Blue and Yellow

 
Top: Gap sz xs / Shorts: Gap sz 0 / Belt: Target / Shoes: Gap sz 7 / Necklace: Bought in Italy / Bracelet: Bought in England

 

I usually shy away from wearing blue-on-blue, which makes the number of blue shirts I have in my closet hard to style. Whenever I wear jeans, or bottoms like these shorts, I feel like an all-blue ensemble will make me look like Britney and Justin circa the 2001 American Music Awards (don't pretend like you don't know what I'm talking about). So, in an effort to break up the blue-ness, today I went with stripes (my favorite), and my magical yellow belt. Mission accomplished.

(Belated) Petite Fashion Challenge #10: Summer to Fall

I am more than a bit late on the 10th Petite Fashion Challenge, but, better late than never!

This challenge was brought to us by Fashion For Teens, who challenged us to "put together a look appropriate for fall using summer pieces like dresses, skirts, shorts, tank tops etc."

This challenge got me sooooo excited for fall, my favorite season! Just putting on the one extra layer that changed my outfit from summer to fall made me feel so much more composed. I honestly can't wait until its time to wear boots and tights and sweaters and all those lovely fall pieces.

Summer Look:

Tee: Forever 21 sz s / Skirt: Bought in England / Sandals: Gift, from Thailand / Necklace: From a local boutique

 Summer looks are so flat so much of the time! Layering really makes the outfit, but when its 98 degrees like it was today, I cannot be bothered to wear more than this. Cotton T, cotton mini (with pockets! And polkadots!), pretty sandals (which you can't really see...).

Fall Look:

Sweater: Gap sz xs / Skirt: Bought in England / Belt: Came with a dress, bought in England / Boots: Urban Outfitters Necklace: From a local boutique
  

 

I like this fall look so much more! Comfy sweater, wide belt, soft flat boots, mmmm. This basically feels like a hug. I honestly cannot wait for cooler weather so I can bust out all my lovely fall pieces.

Zara to launch online shopping!

I almost think this is too good to be true, but I wanted to post about it because, well, this would be so great. Apparently Zara is launching online shopping from their website tomorrow.


NY Mag says the website will include "free standard delivery throughout the U.S. (Alternatively, shoppers can pick up orders at a store of their choice within three to five days, also for free.) You can return things up to 30 days later as well."

Who else is so excited?

Pattern Mixing 101

 
Shirt: Gap sz xs / Skirt: Forever 21 sz xs / Belt: Bought in England / Shoes: Target Elliana Wedges ($24.99) / Bracelet: Gift

   

 I was inspired for this outfit by the lovely Kendi of Kendi Everyday. She is a pattern-mixing genius. Seriously, that woman has some crazy skills. I usually stick to one pattern per outfit (if I have any pattern at all!), so this definitely fits the "out of the comfort zone" bill. And guess what...?

  I love it! Stripes and florals is an easy pattern-mix that is almost guaranteed to look good. Something about juxtaposing the sporty with the girly, I think...

68cent Striped Skirt

 True story: This skirt cost 68 cents.

Top: Forever21 sz s / Skirt: Goodwill outlet (68 cents) / Shoes: Macy's / Necklace: Various charms, put together

To be perfectly honest, I wasn't really feeling this outfit at first; I thought it was nice, but just a bit too simple. (Heels would have helped, but I have a 6 block walk from the bus stop, so no thank you!) Two things changed my mind and made me love the outfit by the end of the day: 1) I remembered, hey, this cost me 68 cents, and 2) a really friendly homeless woman told me I looked "Cute! Really cute!" on my walk to work. Fair enough.

Hope you all have a great 3-day weekend!

Anthropologie Free Shipping and Free Returns until September 30th

Anthropologie is offering free shipping and free returns on all items from now until the end of September. Anthro's shipping prices are usually a bit high, so this is definitely a nice bonus.

I don't need anything right now, but a few pics from my wishlist (all in the Sale section!) never hurt anyone...
Pitter-Patter Skirt, $78.00 $39.00
Pretty pleats in cool colors make me want to drink delicious drinks on the front porch.

Sorbet Skirt, $148.00 $39.95
How cute is this skirt? I want to wear it with heels and a solid-colored top to work, and be totally killin' it in the wardrobe department.

Printed Boy Tee, Stripes, $38.00 $19.95
My favorite simple t-shirt, updated ever so slightly.

Varying Degrees Belt, $68.00 $39.95
Maybe the Boyfriend would stop teasing me about only ever wearing the same skinny brown belt.

Skinny Weave Belt, $34.00 $9.95
Take that, Boyfriend! A skinny pink belt.

Coining Necklace, $38.00 $19.95
I usually go for silver jewelry over gold, but something about this necklace's simple, graphic quality combined with it's statement-esque size is making me really like it. Perfect for petites so as to not overwhelm a small frame.

Anyone planning on taking advantage of Anthropologie's free shipping?

Ms. Mary Mack

I had the schoolyard song "Ms. Mary Mack" stuck in my head all day today.

Ms. Mary Mack, Mack, Mack

All dressed in black, black, black,

With silver buttons, buttons, buttons,

All down her back, back back...

Shirt: (Dress!) H&M sz 2 (borrowed from my sister) / Skirt: Bought in Spain (about $10.00) / Shoes: Target Elliana Wedge Sandals ($24.99, buy here) / Necklace: Made by the Boyfriend


Even though my buttons aren't silver. And they're down my front, not my back. Details, details...

I've been wanting a chambray shirt for a few months now, but hadn't found one cheap enough yet still of good quality. Solution: find a light denim blue colored tunic in my sister's closet and wear it as a shirt! Success.

Also: I'm feeling all kinds of patriotic in this outfit.


So there you have it, a dress as a shirt and buttons all down my front. Happy Monday!