liar liar

 

Dress: Gap [very similar]

Bag: Target [exact]

Shoes: Banana Republic c/o Chippmunk [exact]

Belt: H&M

So...I didn't actually wear this anywhere. I had every intention of actually wearing this to school last week. I got up, got dressed, and was all ready to go to school...when I realized that school didn't start for another two hours, which in itself isn't a bad thing since it meant more free time (LOL yeah right - more time to study). Then I realized that in the afternoon I was going to have to change twice at school, and doing that while wearing a slip (I wear this one) was going to be really uncomfortable in a shared open locker room. So I wore my pencil pants and a chambray shirt instead. 

But I took these pictures, and I liked the outfit, so here it is. My pretend outfit that never made it past my garage.

neutrals like whoa

Last week during a particular weak moment of anatomy sadness, I ordered a few things from Gap during one of their 40% off sales. I originally just planned on ordering this polka dot button up, but then this cardigan caught my eye. A tan cardigan has been on my "holes in my closet" list for so long, that I figured I had nothing to lose since I would have to return at least part of the order in store anyway (I was ordering the button up in two sizes). When the package arrived a few days later, I didn't even take the button ups out of the package - the polka dots were neon, and I knew there was no way I was going to ever wear the shirt. 

The cardigan, on the other hand, is a keeper. I've felt myself pulled towards more neutrals lately anyway- I think they are not only super versatile, but I feel there's just something so pulled together about a neutral outfit/closet. With my cognac shoes, belt, and bag (which is now available online!), I felt like it just all fell together so easily. My girl Lauren has talked at length about how she's transitioning towards an all neutral closet (also see this and this post!) and I'm so inspired by that. Neutrals don't have to be boring as long as you keep it interesting with texture and accessories. I don't see myself getting rid of the color in my closet, but I would like to make my closet as versatile as possible, piece by piece.

Cardigan: Gap [exact - use code GAPEARLY to get it for 30% off]

Pants: The Limited [exact]

Tee: Everlane

Belt: Gap [same style]

Bag: Target [exact]

Watch: Target

Shoes: Banana Republic c/o Chippmunk [exact]

tassle!

 

Shirt: Tahari via TJ Maxx

Skirt: thrifted

Necklace: c/o White Bear Accessories [exact]

Shoes: J.Crew Factory [exact]

Bag: Target

So medical school is nothing like the blogging world - people aren't around to help you decide which pants to buy and they don't tell you on a daily basis that they like your outfit (I KNOW, SO RUDE), but today I had three people tell me that they really liked my necklace...and two were boys! 

When Lindsay from White Bear Accessories offered to send any piece in her store to me, I was unsure which piece to choose because you guys know I really only do smaller, simpler jewelry, but this pretty thing caught my eye. Now that I have it, I can think of many different ways to wear it - with a simple dress, with my polka dot blazer, casual with jeans and a cardigan - I don't know what I was ever afraid of! Thank you to White Bear Accessories for getting me to step out of my comfort zone...and for providing me with this beautiful necklace. Use the code fran20 to receive 20% off your own order!

P.S. I apologize for the blurry picture :(  I hope we can still be friends ;)

matchy matchy

Dress: Old Navy

Belt:  H&M

Shoes: Missoni for Target via consignment

Watch: c/o Daniel Wellington [exact]

Bag: Target 

Do you guys remember that episode on the Hills where Whitney Port was talking about how on her first day of work she was all "matchy-matchy"? Well, I felt a little matchy matchy today with the colors of my belt, shoes, and bag being reflected in my heels, but I also secretly liked it. Not so secret now that I've mentioned it to all of you though...

Also, I took a history of medicine course with Whitney's sister in college. My claim to fame! ...ish.

P.S. Everything I ever learned I learned from Bri.

but i'm le tired

Blouse: J.Crew Factory [exact on sale]
Pants: Gap
Belt: The Limited
Necklace: gift from Whitney
Shoes: Old Navy
Bag: Target

Yesterday was our first real day of classes, and it was really only a half day of learning. I haven't been in school in for two+ years, so going from having a job that didn't require that much brain power, to funemployement, to having to focus for five hours, and then going home to study for another five is like....oh man. And this is the easy part! Next week we start anatomy and that's when it's going to get ccccccrrrrrrrazzy. 

My brain, it's tired. 

via instagram

P.S. In case you haven't watched this since 9th grade...hokay.

P.P.S. Have you signed up for the latest Chippmunk contest? $600 up for grabs!

linking up with Audrey for the ways I've worn this shirt!

pantyhose: do not want.

 

Blouse: Everlane

Skirt: Anthro via eBay

Necklace: gift from my mom

Bag: Target

Belt: H&M

Shoes: Banana Republic c/o Chippmunk [exact]

Nails: Essie Fifth Avenue

you know what isn't fun to wear all day? pantyhose.

I was putting my favorite pair on this morning, and they completely ripped. I was so upset, so then I had to wear this whiter/sateeny pair, and I just was not happy with them. They were uncomfortable all day. 

I honestly think the best feeling in the world is coming home, tearing off all of your clothes, and putting pajamas on. 

P.S. I ordered one of those gorillapod tripods so I can take a few quite pictures on my front porch without lugging around a huge tripod so hopefully the quality of photos improves somewhat soon.

day one of the rest of my life

Shirt: Tahari via TJ Maxx

Skirt: J.Crew Factory [exact]

Belt: Old Navy

Wedges: J.Crew Factory [exact]

Tights: c/o Hanes 

Bag: Target [current in stores]

Funemployment is officially over - today was our first day of school! We haven't actually learned anything medically related yet - that starts on Tuesday with a fun three hours of histology. Today was just the orientation / meet people / have your paperwork in order day. I wasn't really sure what I was going to wear until I bought this skirt on Monday. I was a bit afraid that I was too colorful (I had a necklace on as well but decided to tone it down) and that I would be this giant blue blob in an ocean of black, but the girls (and some of the guys) were bright too so I felt a lot better once we got into the school. I also wore my new wedges for the first time since I ordered them in May. They were pretty comfortable as far as non-flats go - they didn't rub any of the wrong places and were actually fine to walk in. I just need to get my toes used to having a bit more pressure on them. Because I had to wear flats at work, and because there weren't many occasions outside of work that warranted heels, my feet are not used to it, but I'm sure they'll get used to it all real quick. J.Crew Factory is currently having a 40% off everything (both online and in stores if you are need an outlet) so I may order the black pair as well. I may also order this sweater since it is quite a bit cheaper online than it was in the store earlier this week (seen here) but I also feel a little silly about buying a sweater in July so I may just hold off....even though it's really cute. 

Also, I apologize about the crappy iPhone pictures lately. We carpool with the girls in our complex the mile and a half to school, and actually taking real pictures and editing them take up quite a bit of time (that I won't have), so hopefully you guys can put up with this method for a while until I get it all figured out. 

P.S. budgeting bloggers goes up on Sunday. Time to fess up (for me anyway...this month wasn't that great).