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Forever 21 skirt; Call it Spring sandals; Old Navy tank

I hope everyone had a nice summer weekend. Mines was filled with a couple great coffee dates, endless episodes of Modern Family, and a couple hours of enjoying the sunshine. It was low-key, but it was just what I needed.

What did you do this weekend?

Nautical pencil skirts.

Forever 21 skirt; Joe fresh striped top; Forever 21 belt; Payless flats

I instagrammed this outfit last week. Then it snowed on Friday and I realized I'd be taking photos of this re-created outfit in the snow. At least my flats held it together.

I love the nautical vibes of the stripes and the red belt. And this jersey pencil skirt from Forever 21 is one of my favourite buys probably ever. For $12 it's lasted a heck of a long time.

Work-Style Wednesday

Forever 21 tee, skirt, tights, belt, necklace; Urban Behaviour sweater; Call it Spring heels

Way back when I was more organized, I used to do Work Style Wednesday posts. Well, today is Wednesday and I've got a "work" outfit for y'all. I figured I'd bring it back for another week.

I just got these cream tights - I am in love! I'm so pasty so I wasn't sure how they'd look, but I almost look tanned! Just kidding. That's impossible. I love how classic this outfit is, and that I got all these pieces (but the cardi) at Forever 21. That store has a bad rep with some people. I mean, about 25% of the clothes are overly trendy, 50% is super poor quality, but there are hidden jems! Like this skirt for instance. Best $11 spent. And this belt? $2.50. I love deals, so naturally F21 can be heaven to me...

Happy Hump Day!

Professional.

Old Navy turtleneck; Forever 21 pencil skirt and belt; Dynamite scarf; H&M tights; ALDO oxfords

This outfit was a winner at the office. It's so funny how a skirt can transform your look. So many people commented on how "professional" I looked. Funny how that wasn't exactly the look I was going for, but I guess it worked its way in.  I'll take "professional" any day at the office!

Also I'm wearing a turtleneck! I can't believe it's getting cold enough to wear these kinds of things... And tights with skirts? They're a must now. Probably for the next 7 months. Awesome, now I'm depressed. Us bloggers wish and hope for fall during the warm months, but once it comes and the prettiness goes away (yeah, pretty leaves are mostly on the ground now), I wish for summer. And I'll be wishing for summer until it comes again. In another 8 months. Great, I have depressed myself once more.

Happy Monday!

Pencil skirts.

Forever 21 top & skirt; H&M flats; Dynamite belt; wishbone necklace from Castellammare Designs

Sooo the belt you see here... well, it used to fit. Now it's too small. I took it off halfway through the day but squeezed it back on for pictures cause I really do love it... Lame. And this pencil skirt? Because it's got such a high waist it makes my butt stick out. I actually wondered a couple of times if it was appropriate for the office because of how big my butt felt... woohoo butts...

It's Friday! <-- most overused, joyous statement ever. Can't help it though, I gotta go with the rest of the world on this one and be uber excited that Friday has finally come.  Tonight I'm going out on the town with some girlfriends, and I'm pretty darn excited. Saturday I'm having brunch with a friend, and then who knows for the rest of the weekend! That's my kind of relaxation :)

Any fun weekend plans? 

Three staple pieces.

Gap cardigan; Forever 21 top, skirt, necklace and belt; H&M shoes; Fossil watch

I wear this cardigan multiple times per week. It's just one of those items - a staple - and I don't know what I'd do without it. Why am I in love with this piece? It's lightweight, long, comfortable and goes with literally everything. Thanks, Gap, for being awesome and creating the perfect cardigan.

And then the pencil skirt. What woman goes through life without a pencil skirt? The best part about this one - it's stretchy and comfortable so I can actually lounge around in it. Yup. Perfection. And I think it was $10? Thanks, Forever 21, for also being awesome and creating the perfect everyday-pencil skirt.

Lastly, the watch. I never go anywhere without my rose gold watch these days. Yellow gold is a little too flashy against my super-ghostly-pale skin tone, and silver seemed too.. blah. Rose gold came out on top and I couldn't be happier. Also, the face is the perfect size and doesn't take over my wrist. So thanks, Fossil, for being awesome and creating the perfect watch.

What are some of your staple pieces?

Closest I'll come to peplum.

Forever 21 top and skirt; Spring shoes; Fossil watch

The other day I tried on THE PERFECT strapless peplum top. Lace, exposed zipper at the back, super pretty cut. The only problem? My chest wasn't big enough. That's right - not big enough to hold that thing up or even look good. I almost gave up on my peplum search right then and there.

BUT (there is always a "but"...), I found this super pretty flowy top at Forever 21. It's not the same as most structured peplum out there today, but it has a definite femininity and peplum-like style to it. I couldn't walk away from it, even if they were out of my size and I had to buy the next size up. And guess what - the girls could still pull this one off. I think I found myself a winner, and this is probably the closest to peplum I'll ever come.

Probably.