At the Office

Pants, Top, Belt: Gap Shoes: Payless

There are some days I crave the professional, structured look of a good pair of dress pants and a classic white button down. Today was one of those days. My alarm woke me up from a dream where I was running late, a major no no, coupled with being lost on the way there that had me frazzled and stressed before my feet even hit the floor this morning.

Not good.

To compensate, I decided to go for a pulled together, take charge outfit with some fun pops of color to keep it "me".

So take that tired eyes and frazzled brain! Nothing like an outfit to give you just the confidence you were looking for and an empty office to duck into for a moment to document your wardrobe.

Manicure Monday

I decided to keep it simple this week and just go pretty and polished with a neutral light brown color that exudes fall. I have a cousin's wedding to attend at the end of the week and I am doing one of the readings so I know I'll be re-doing my nails for that so a couple coats of case study by Essie did the trick to kick this week off on the right foot.

Friday I'm in Love



The chaos that is me getting ready. What can I say? I like options! 

 I know, I know. I AM SO BEHIND! But ok, I have a funky new post idea I wanted to try! Instead of the usual "things I am loving/not loving from the week" I bring you....drum roll...a hooray for the weekend playlist in honor of a fun girls night out a couple of friends and I are FINALLY having! Fun right?

And now, by the power of youtube, I bring you my September selections:

1) Rolling Stone-Bob Dylan Random? Yes. It came on first when I got out of the shower. I dig.
2) Faster-Third Eye Blind Tough to choose just one but as a favorite band, had to go with a classic. 
3) Young London-Angels and Airwaves  It is literally about the weekend. Must have. 
4) I Can't Do it Alone-3OH!3 Had it in the college "Friday Night" playlist. 
5) Obladi Oblada-The Beatles One of the best and most underrated Beatles songs. 
6) That's Right-Girl Talk Really, any Girl Talk will do but this manages to include In Your Eyes by P. Gabriel
7) She Wolf- Shakira  If this does not get you dancing, what will?

It's called the Blog Eclectic for a reason people! The eclectic part extends to my musical taste too.
There are plenty more jams that could be added but this should start to get that foot tapping. Hope you find at least one new song that you can add to your getting ready, going out rotation. After all, throw some glitter on it, it's the weekend!

Meet Me in the School Yard

Shirt and Bag: Thrifted, Shoes: Sperry

The forecast called for rain all weekend while I was home but as luck would have it, the weather was fairly pleasant, aside from the insane amount of humidity that was my hair's nemesis, clearly documented above. There were some overcast skies too, but I was only caught in a few sprinkles while we were at my grandparents’ house and at the school across the street, stealing a moment on the swings. Is there anything better than your legs pumping you higher and higher? Talk about a flashback to when I was growing up. All the cousins, and even aunts and uncles too, spent many an hour at the playground across from grandma and grandpa’s and even though the classic set we grew up on has been changed out with a newer, apparently up-to-code version (I mean, I turned out fine but whatever), there are many memories there that cannot be so easily replaced.

Sticky Fingers

Shirt: Urban Outfitters, Hat: Plato's Closet, Necklace: Fossil

How could I possibly say no to a homemade popsicle? You're right, I couldn't. Especially one that came in raspberry lemonade from a cute little street cart. I am not sure there is anything that captures the true spirit of summer like popsicle juice running down your fingers, sticky and sweet, whille you race to finish the cold treat before it completely melts.

I felt it only right to send summer out in the best way possible and enjoying a bit of sunshine, a fruity treat and some time spent with a couple friends seemed just about perfect to me.  

                                                                                                                                                                    

This Train's Never Leaving the Station

Dress and hat: Gap, Shoes: Macy's

I love to buy a piece of clothing that's super soft and comfortable to wear but still feels put together and this dress fits the bill on all the above. I spotted this at the Gap over the weekend and wore it the very next day. It works for summer since its a tank top but it can also transition into fall with the addition of a sweater or cardigan and a belt around the waist. And I could not leave the store without that hat too and with summer accessories on clearance, it was a complete steal for under $5. I am just going to have to make it work for multiple seasons because I simply cannot wait an entire year to wear it again.

Manicure Monday

Polish: Essie Little Brown Dress and Absolutely Shore

It was so lovely to wake up this morning and not be headed on my usual daily commute. I am still at home soaking in some extra family time. I fit in everything I wanted to accomplish this weekend which is a rare feat. Shopping, DIY, cooking, visiting my grandparents and lots and lots of eating. It was just the way I wanted to spend the extra day and as I head back to my own quiet apartment, I can rest up for this shortened 4 day week.