Capitol Hill

Linking up today with Marionberry Style!  There was a time when my closet solely consisted of black and white.  Seriously.  Black and White only.  Black and white attire is my safe and comfort zone but I grew tired of the usual.  Even though I've incorporated much more color into my wardrobe, black and white will always be my go to colors.  Heck, my wedding colors were even ivory and black.  Do you have any go to colors?

Sweater: H&M  /  Dress: Target  /  Shoes: Steve Madden  /  Necklace: Banana Republic  /  Handbag: Louis Vuitton

Walk Like an Egyptian

So this is going to be the weirdest and most will think vain post ever but here goes.  Although these are pictures of what I wore to work, my post today is about my amazing co-worker, Mary, who now lives in Cairo.  Yeah, so the pictures having nothing to do with my post except it's what I wore to work and Mary used to work at my office...

Anyhow, when I moved back home to work at my firm, as soon as I walked through the doors, Mary and I clicked immediately.  We share the same sense of humor, tv shows, everything.  Soon, other co-workers joined our now little family which made going to work enjoyable.  After working together for two years, Mary, was accepted to graduate school in Egypt.  It was such an amazing opportunity but, selfishly, I was sad to see her go.  Thankfully, Mary has been blogging about her experiences as a way to help other students or foreigners looking to visit Egypt.  I've learned so much about Egypt through reading her blog and definitely hope to visit Egypt in my lifetime.

If you're interested, I highly encourage you to check out her blog Mary in Cairo.

Sweater: H&M  /  Shirt: Loft  /  Skirt: Ann Taylor  /  Handbag: London Fog  /  Shoes: Ann Klein via DSW  /  Jewelry: J Crew

Linking up with The Pleated Poppy!

Sunny Disposition

My trusty Kate Spade work bag has gone everywhere with me.  My dad bought it for me when I was in law school and now it holds all my goodies and court files. Ordinarily, I would have worn a handbag that perfectly matched this outfit but I don't always perfectly match when going to work. This bag is so functional that I don't even think about whether or not it "matches" that day or not. I call it my Mary Poppins bag but I'm constantly reminding my husband that it isn't a backpack as he hands me tons of papers and crap to stuff in my bag for him.  Maybe I should get him a man bag?  Hmmm... :-)  If I'm a little slow answering emails/comments please accept my apologies.  I have big things going on at work but will be back to my old self after Wednesday!

Sweater: The Limited  /  Skirt: Loft  /  Shoes: Aldo  /  Jewelry: Necklace gifted, H&M, David Yurman  /  Bag: Kate Spade

Grandfather Shirt

A couple years ago, my grandfather came from Puerto Rico to stay with my parents for a little while.  I was living in Jacksonville at the time but would come visit every weekend to spend time with him.  He used to wear a shirt, similar to the one I'm wearing, all the time to the point it got a hole in it.  He asked me to throw the shirt away since he couldn't wear it anymore but I must have gotten it mixed in with my laundry since I found it in my suitcase when I got back home.  He passed away shortly after but I never threw the shirt away and keep it on my blanket throw stand for safe keeping.  It's an odd memento to keep but warms my heart whenever I catch a glimpse of it.  Has anyone else kept odd mementos?

Shirt: J Crew Factory {Similar}  /  Sweater: H&M  /  Skirt: JC Penney  /  Belt: Anthropologie  /  Shoes: MIA  /  Handbag: J Crew 'Little Edie'  /  Sunglasses: Dior  /  Jewelry: J Crew, Ebay, Stella and Dot, David Yurman

Classically Headless

It was a headless kind of day.  The kind of day where I had no inspiration to think, thus I turned to my J Crew catalog, and no makeup to cover up the under eye circles.  My hubby says that my head being chopped in most of the photos was on accident but I know the truth.  You see, there are these things called mirrors and I may or may not have glanced in them one or twice throughout the day.  Bless his little heart.

I'm not one to reapply makeup during the day so that doubled with the fact that I barely even put on makeup in the morning did not turn out well.  It's just one of those days...

Sweater: H&M  /  Shirt: Ann Taylor  /  Pants: JC Penney  /  Shoes: Guess DIY Cap Toe     Sunglasses: Dior  /  Handbag: Chanel  /  Jewelry: J Crew, Macys, David Yurman

A Hoot

Whenever I visited my family in Puerto Rico and stayed at my grandmother's house, my mom's little sister would lend us her room for us to sleep.  My sisters and I loved sleeping in her room because she would let us play with her makeup, jewelry, and play dress up.  Another thing I really loved about her room was her collection of owls.  She had tons of owl figurines.  Growing up, I took a liking to owls because it reminded me of being young and my aunt's owl collection.  When I saw that this GAP blouse had little owls on it, I was smitten.  Then when I saw how cute it looked on Beach Chic Style, I knew this shirt and I were meant to be!

What wasn't meant to be...all the dry shampoo I failed to properly mix in my hair...holy gray hair!

Shirt: GAP  /  Pants: Talbots  /  Shoes: H&M  /  Handbag: London Fog  /  Sunglasses: Dior  /  Jewelry: Banana Republic (old), J Crew, David Yurman

Over the Moone

I'm guest posting over at Olivia Moone today!  I'd love for you to check out my post and say hi :-)

Dress: H&M  /  Sweater: Kohls  /  Shoes: Sam Edelman 'Trina'  /  Handbag: Coach 'Kristin'  /  Belt: TJ Maxx  /  Sunglasses: Dior  /  Jewelry: Target, J Crew, David Yurman, Ebay

Miss Matched

Has anyone ever gotten dressed in the dark?  I have and did today.  I feel like I have two outfits on at once (like the top part should be worn with jeans and the bottom part with something more polished).  By the end of the week, I'm feeling uninspired which is when I just throw on something that somewhat resembles a work appropriate outfit.  Ugh, come on weekend!

Shirt: Old Navy  /  Sweater: Loft  /  Skirt: Ann Taylor  /  Shoes: H&M  /  Handbag: Chanel  /  Sunglasses: Dior  /  Jewelry: C Wonder, Eve's Addiction, J Crew, David Yurman

Fall for Neon

I petition to the fashion police and fashion gods to allow neon to be an acceptable fall color.  I'm impatient so I've decided to incorporate little bits and pieces of neon into fall.  It's still August but I'm already looking forward to fall weather, fall fashion, and college football!

Sweater: Loft  /  Dress: H&M  /  Shoes: Ann Taylor  /  Handbag: Louis Vuitton  /  Sunglasses: Chanel  /  Jewelry: J Crew, David Yurman, Target

Pattern Mixing

I'm linking up today with Marionberry Style's Trend of the Month which is pattern mixing.  I originally planned to wear a black skirt with this but I chose to wear pants and look at that, I managed to get myself all wrinkly again.  I think I need a steamer in my office.  Oh and I am wearing a necklace it's just hiding in the photos.  I like mixing different patterns together and have been staring at my closet more and more to see what else I can mix up!

I also wanted to share the gift my hubby gave me yesterday for our two year anniversary!  From the mr. to his mrs. :-)

Sweater: Ann Taylor {Similar}  /  Shirt: Nine West via Macy's  /  Pants: TJ Maxx  /  Shoes: H&M  /  Sunglasses: Dior  /  Handbag: Chanel  /  Jewelry: J Crew, Vince Camuto, David Yurman, Lorenzo via Prestige Jewelers, Kate Spade 'Mrs' Necklace

Gotta Wear Shades

It comes to no surprise to those who know me that I'm obsessed with sunglasses.  When Firmoo contacted me about their sunglasses, they had me at sunglasses.  Full disclosure: Firmoo sent me the sunglasses for free but my opinions are 100% my own.

I really like this pair I chose because they are lightweight and not tight around my ears.  If there is anything I hate more in sunglasses, it's that they give me a headache from squeezing the sides of my head too tight.   I chose this pair because of the shape and for the price.  I always feel anxious if I take my more expensive glasses out to the beach, for example.  They can get stolen, broken, scratched, etc.  I look forward to taking my Firmoo glasses with me to lay out and on days I feel retro!  I'm not crazy about the case that came with the glasses because they don't fit, but for the price and the glasses overall, I think it is definitely worth it to check out other Firmoo glasses.

Firmoo also wanted me to share that the company launched a program offering free eyewear for first time buyers.  Not too shabby for a pair of great sunglasses :-)

Sunglasses: c/o Firmoo  /  Sweater: H&M  /  Shirt: Loft  /  Shorts: Loft  /  Shoes: Payless {Similar}  /  Jewelry: J Crew, Vince Camuto, David Yurman, Banana Republic

Fashionspirations: Pinterest

Sometimes, I can't think for myself and it's easier to look at my Pinterest boards for help.  Olivia Palermo just happens to be pinned a lot in my Pinterest boards...I want her closet people!

I laughed when I saw the pin below because it is exactly how I feel.

Shirt: Kohls  /  Shorts: Loft  {Similar}  /  Shoes: Steve Madden 'Vegass'  /  Handbag: Coach  /  Sunglasses: Gucci  /  Jewelry: David Yurman, H&M

Purples and Yellow

I'm terrible with coming up with blog post titles so I occasionally ask my hubby for help and 99.9% of the time, I don't use his suggestions. Hence why most of my post titles are just names of colors. Take today's post for example...I asked him for help on the title and he says, "What's the name of that purple McDonald's character?" NOPE!  Not gonna answer that for ya hubs because I guarantee I'm not going to name my post after a McDonald's character!  So here I give you my Thursday post, purples and yellow :-)

Skirt: J Crew  /  Shirt: Loft  /  Sweater: NY and Co.  /  Shoes: Me Too 'Patty'  /  Jewelry: H&M {Similar}, David Yurman, Vince Camuto  /  Sunglasses: Dior 

Neon, Navy, and Stripes

It's already mid July which feels so nutty to me!  When I was still in school, by this time, I was itching to start school clothes shopping and excited for my summer classes.  Therefore, I think I should start a movement that lawyers get summer vacations.  I'm not sure how that will work, but I'm going to keep brainstorming that thought.

Dress: J Crew {on sale!}  /  Sweater: Loft  /  Belt: TJ Maxx {Similar}  /  Shoes: Steve Madden  /  Jewelry: David Yurman, Macy's, H&M {Similar}  /  Sunglasses: Dior

Teal and Stripes

Woo!  Another long and busy week is over and, hopefully, a relaxing weekend to come!  Happy Saturday :-)

Sweater: Anthropologie {Similar}  /  Shirt: Loft {Similar}  /  Skirt: Ann Taylor {$10 in store!}  /  Shoes: H&M  /  Handbag: Louis Vuitton  /  Sunglasses: Dior  /  Jewelry: David Yurman, Forever 21, Coach  /  Belt: Banana Republic  {Similar}

Fresh Whites

For many many years, I have strayed from owning any kind of white dress or white bottoms because I am a pro at staining my clothes.  Up until this point, the only white dress I owned was my wedding dress.  When I saw this white dress at H&M and these white shorts at J Crew on the same shopping trip I thought, you can do this, Maria, you can wear white and keep it white!  Hopefully, this lady can keep this dress clean because it's such a great summery dress!

Dress: H&M  /  Necklace: J Crew  /  Clutch: Marc by Marc Jacobs  {Similar}  /  Sandals: Target  /  Sunglasses: Dior  /  Jewelry: David Yurman, Forever 21, Target

Stings Like A Bee

It's odd going back to work after having a day off in the middle of the week...once again...not complaining :-)  It was actually a good break in between and makes the work week flow better for me.  I hope everyone had a safe and happy 4th of July!

Shirt: Loft  /  Shoes: Tory Burch  /  Belt: Kohls  /  Handbag: London Fog  /  Sunglasses: Dior  /  Jewelry: David Yurman, Macys, Banana Republic, Forever 21, H&M