Understated Statement

This month's Marionberry Style Trend is statement necklaces. I, like just about every blogger out there, has a knock off J. Crew bubble necklace that was a gift from my sister (she bought it at H&M Germany). I decided not to wear it this time because 1. how original and 2. sometimes a little understated statement necklaces are more appropriate for wearing under a lab jacket.

Plus now I get to look like I'm celebrating the 4th of July.

Cardigan: Old Navy {similar in black}
Necklace: Ann Taylor Outlet  {similar, similar}
Blouse: H&M  {exact}
Jeans: Gap Outlet
Shoes: Rocket Dog
Watch: Fossil
Bracelet: J. Crew

Linking up with Real Girl Glam and wiww.

Copy Cat

Today's weather was perfect. Now if only I got to experience it at all during the day at work - there aren't any windows in the room I sit in so I just like to pretend the weather is terrible outside so I don't have to feel bad about not enjoying it.

Luckily for me I get 2+ undisturbed hours "with nature" tomorrow as it's the day of my half marathon! It turns out that Chris doesn't have to be at the hospital this weekend so he is doing it with me. Wish us luck!

Sweater: Old Navy  {exact, splurge}
Jeans: Urban Outfitters  {exact}
Belt: The Limited
Shoes: Rocket Dog  {exact, spend, splurge}
Bracelets: Forever 21

Since buying this vest I've been playing around wearing it with different pieces in my closet. I ended up not wearing it today but will re-wear this outfit for a cooler day. Not wearing it though means that I basically copied Sarah from Small Town Catwalk exactly - I just think it means we have great taste ;)

 Hansi wanted in on the pictures...

Have a great weekend! If you never hear from me again, take that as a lesson to never sign up for a half marathon.










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Spotted

A few weeks ago I was debating between getting a pair of maroon skinny jeans, and a pair of green ones. Ultimately I decided that for $75+ a pop at Express, a maroon pair was going to be a better fit for my wardrobe.

But when I saw that Old Navy was coming out with a whole line of colored jeans, I knew that that green pair was waiting for me. I had a coupon which brought the price down to $25 - a much better option for my budget (which also brings my July budget to $180). I had a rebate code for paying off my Gap card over 6 months ago, which made the top free! According to Laura that makes me smart, not cheap ;)

(just as an fyi, these jeans run super small. I got 2 sizes larger than my normal pants size)

I'm loving pattern mixing on others but continue to do it in baby steps. Last time it was floral + leopard print...and this time it's polka dots + leopard print. I'm linking up with Marionberry Style's Trend of the Month - go see how all the other ladies are more adventurous than me!

Shirt: Old Navy  {save, spend, splurge}
Jeans: Old Navy  {save, spend, splurge}
Belt: Gap  {save, spend, splurge}
Shoes: Rocket Dog
Watch: Fossil  {save, spend, splurge}
Bracelet: J. Crew  {save, spend, splurge}
Nails: Seen here

Linking up with Real Girl Glam, Two Thirty Five and Visible Monday