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

Camel & Cobalt

striped turtleneck, cobalt tank, ponte pants, long camel coat, pearl and crystal bangle cuff, cap toe pumps

striped turtleneck, cobalt tank, ponte pants, long camel coat, pearl and crystal bangle cuff, cap toe pumps

striped turtleneck, cobalt tank, ponte pants, long camel coat, pearl and crystal bangle cuff, cap toe pumps

striped turtleneck, cobalt tank, ponte pants, long camel coat, pearl and crystal bangle cuff, cap toe pumps

striped turtleneck, cobalt tank, ponte pants, long camel coat, pearl and crystal bangle cuff, cap toe pumps

Over the weekend, a January miracle happened – it was warm enough that I didn’t need a coat. So what did I do? Went coat shopping, obviously. I was actually in Forever 21 looking for something for a costume party, but this baby was under $60 and I’ve been wanting a long, classic camel coat for a while. Check back with me in a year to find out if the quality matches the cheap price tag, but at least for now, it looks and feels a lot more expensive than $60. This forever-29-year-old is pleased.

Coat // similar Top // Bracelet* // Midi Ring* // Shoes // similar Bag // Nails

*Bracelet and ring purchased with gift card provided courtesy of Shopbop.