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

Tied with a Bow (or Two)

tie sleeve top, distressed jeans, black heeled ankle boots, jeweled clutch, chanel red lipstick, bloomington indiana style blog

tie sleeve top, distressed jeans, black heeled ankle boots, jeweled clutch, chanel red lipstick, bloomington indiana style blog

tie sleeve top, distressed jeans, black heeled ankle boots, jeweled clutch, chanel red lipstick, bloomington indiana style blog

tie sleeve top, distressed jeans, black heeled ankle boots, jeweled clutch, chanel red lipstick, bloomington indiana style blog

tie sleeve top, distressed jeans, black heeled ankle boots, jeweled clutch, chanel red lipstick, bloomington indiana style blog

tie sleeve top, distressed jeans, black heeled ankle boots, jeweled clutch, chanel red lipstick, bloomington indiana style blog

Earlier this month we headed down to Bloomington to surprise our friend Abi on her 30th birthday. We lived down the hall from each other freshman year of college. According to math, that was 12 years ago, but I’m skeptical.

Luckily, the weekend was 100% celebrating the milestone and 0% having a third-life crisis. Abi is totally kicking 30’s ass. She can still do the splits and everything. I don’t plan on turning 30 myself, but Abi was a good role model nonetheless.

Anywho, this is what I wore for a night on the town, full of lots of college reminiscing. It was like we were young again, except classier and with a lower tolerance for alcohol.

Top via Le Tote (or buy similar) // Jeans (on sale) // similar Boots (under $60) // similar Clutch // similar Earrings // Lips “La Flamboyante”