Off-Duty

distressed jeans, graphic tee, red satchel, leopard sneakers

When: Saturday // Weather: warm & sunny // Real life: working from a coffee shop

distressed jeans, graphic tee, red satchel, leopard sneakers

distressed jeans, graphic tee, red satchel, leopard sneakers

distressed jeans, graphic tee, red satchel, leopard sneakers

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I had zero intentions of taking photos of what I wore on Saturday morning/afternoon, but Kristin said she likes “casual Sarah” so I figured I should be true to my blog name and show you what I wear when I’m not trying so hard. I had to finish up some work for the end of the month over the weekend, but to make it still feel like a day off, Kristin and I set up shop at a cool new place in our neighborhood called Open Society. It has a hip but not too hip vibe, and they have some really unique breakfast goodies (I recommend the basil berry muffin) and coffee drinks with spices and other fancy things, but it doesn’t cost any more than Starbucks. I haven’t been for dinner/drinks yet, but I’ve heard good things!

Anyway, the point is that I did get dressed to leave the house but I didn’t put much thought into my “look” and this is what happened. Not too bad, right? Jeans and a t-shirt are a little more interesting when you have fun sneakers and a bright bag on hand. Maybe I should try not trying more often. Except when I try to not try, then I’m still trying and we’re right back to where we started.

similar Tee // similar Jeans // similar Bag // Shoes (on sale) // Sunglasses (on sale) // Earrings* (on sale)

*Earrings purchased with gift card provided courtesy of Shopbop.

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Olive Midi

olive midi dress, short sleeve cardigan, blush bag, pink Ray Ban aviators, half bun hairstyle

When: last Wednesday // Weather: hot // Real life: work, then dinner, wine, and froyo on Mass Ave with a bunch of old friends

olive midi dress, short sleeve cardigan, blush bag, pink Ray Ban aviators, half bun hairstyleLipstick: Revlon “Cherries in the Snow”

olive midi dress, short sleeve cardigan, blush bag, pink Ray Ban aviators, half bun hairstyle

olive midi dress, short sleeve cardigan, blush bag, pink Ray Ban aviators, half bun hairstyle

olive midi dress, short sleeve cardigan, blush bag, pink Ray Ban aviators, half bun hairstyle

olive midi dress, short sleeve cardigan, blush bag, pink Ray Ban aviators, half bun hairstyle

Did I mention I’m really into olive green lately? Cuz I definitely am. Last month I got this olive dress, the olive vest you’ve seen me wear here and here, and a black top with olive green floral print. (You can see all the olive and non-olive things I busted by budget on in my July budget post.) I like that olive is an actual color but it’s still neutral enough that it’s not offensive next to most other colors. I offend people enough on my own; I don’t need my clothes to do it too.

The other thing I’ve been loving lately is the half-bun. I’m overdue for a haircut and I feel like this is the only thing that looks remotely cute at the moment. So basically, for the next 10 days you’ll find me wearing something olive and rocking the half-bun.

Dress (on sale) // similar Cardigan // similar Shoes // Sunglasses // similar Bag (on sale) // similar Earrings

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