New Neutrals

white midi skirt, colorblock sweater, black bucket bag, cobalt suede pumps, leopard coat, le tote

white midi skirt, colorblock sweater, black bucket bag, cobalt suede pumps, leopard coat, le tote

white midi skirt, colorblock sweater, black bucket bag, cobalt suede pumps, leopard coat, le tote

white midi skirt, colorblock sweater, black bucket bag, cobalt suede pumps, leopard coat, le tote

white midi skirt, colorblock sweater, black bucket bag, cobalt suede pumps, leopard coat, le tote

white midi skirt, colorblock sweater, black bucket bag, cobalt suede pumps, leopard coat, le tote

I’m not sure when I became such a fan of black, white, and gray, but apparently it happened. The brights-lover in me has been repressed, but don’t worry. I’m confident she’ll be back one of these days. For now, I feel like these neutral colors let me get away with wearing some more interesting pieces to work without getting skeptical glances from the suit-wearers on the elevator. Actually, I don’t know…I might still get skeptical glances. I have trouble noticing others’ reactions when I’m busy looking awesome.

Speaking of awesome, be sure to check out last week’s post on How to Wear Midi Skirts if you want some guidance on how to style a skirt this length. Another post you might have missed: this one, in which I thoroughly embarrass myself for your entertainment. Enjoy. I would really appreciate it if you pin a photo from the first post (it really helps my traffic!), but NOT the second one. K thanks.

Bag (under $30!) // Sweater via Le Tote (or buy similar) // similar Skirt (on sale) // similar Shoes // Earrings via Le Tote (or buy similar) // similar Coat

I Love Your Funny Face

Today is my wife Kristin’s 30th birthday, and I’m giving her the ultimate gift: the gift of my own public humiliation.

As some of you know, she takes most of the photos for my blog, even when it’s not convenient for her. And sometimes it’s cold and she’s grumpy. But she does it anyway because she’s the best and she loves me. Most of the time when Kristin takes my outfit photos, she insists on taking a shot or two of me making a funny face. I play along because sometimes it’s the only way to get her to finish taking real photos. All of these funny faces stay on my hard drive so that I can maintain the classy, formal, and serious tone that you’ve become accustomed to here on Sarah’s Real Life. Until now…

In honor of Kristin’s dirty 30, here are 30 ridiculous faces from her #1 favorite style blogger, 1 for every year she’s been awesome:

funnyface1 funnyface2

You’re welcome, world.

Happy birthday, babe! Love you!