Ladylike Print Mixing

[Striped Shirt: Forever 21; Cardigan: J.Crew Factory (old); Jacket: Forever 21 (old) ; Jeans: James Jeans via Gilt; Necklace: J.Crew; Earrings: BaubleBar; Shoes: Cole Haan (old)]

I've loved seeing all the fun print mixing this season and wanted to try it out with a few pieces I had. I bought the striped shirt earlier this spring from Forever 21 to have as a good staple, and realized it was the same color tone as a leopard-esque cardigan I got from the J.Crew outlet a few years ago. I also remembered this fun houndstooth cape-like jacket I bought at Forever going into my junior year of college. I think it gives the look a Mad Men feel. Who says bargain purchases have to be thrown away after a season?

All photos by Mikhail Glabets 

Closet Remix: Neutrals and Leather

[Brown Top: Barney's New York Outlet; Black Tank Dress: H&M; Leggings: Target; Jacket: Cole Haan (old); Boots: J.Crew (old), Purse: Bag: Vintage Coach, thrifted; Scarf: H&M (old); Earrings: BaubleBar, Necklace: Forever 21 (old)]

Black, brown, and leather. This outfit looks more fall than spring. But it's been chilly here, and this look is comfy but still different. The jacket was a recent re-discovery from my closet. My mom had bought it on sale for me years ago and I thought it was odd at first (mustard yellow leather?), but I've come around to realize it's pretty interesting and just enough to spunk up an outfit. I had forgotten about it for most of this year, but was very happy when I realized it was just cool but just warm enough out to wear right about now. Some simple jewelry added another color pop to the very neutral outfit.

Hope everyone had a great weekend.

All photos by Mikhail Glabets 

Purple Dot

[Polka Dot Blouse: J.Crew factory (old); Cardigan: Banana Republic; Pants: Theory via Crossroads Trading Co.; Shoes: Bandolino via T.J.Maxx, Necklaces: J.Crew factory (old); Earrings: BaubleBar]

I love when Boston decides to be sunny and warm. It makes waking up in the morning and snapping some outfit pictures before work much more pleasant. 

J.Crew factory pieces definitely dominate this look, with the purple polka dot blouse, two necklaces and "bracelet" (another necklace actually). I come from a place with two J.Crew outlets within five miles, so the store can definitely be seen a lot in my wardrobe. This whole outfit feels like one shopping deals win. There's the Banana Republic cardigan, which I picked up in December when they decided to discount the entire store by 40 percent one weekend. My black pants are Theory and were thrifted at this fabulous store on my San Francisco trip. And the shoes are the T.J.Maxx ones I've gushed over before. 

I'm starting to realize finding deals on clothes runs in my blood. Every time I compliment my beautiful stylish Nana on what she's wearing, she says something like. "Oh I got this at Macy's, on their clearance rack, which had another 30 percent off. AND I had a coupon. So it cost me $7." I also inherited my nocturnal and anti-morning tendencies from her. 

All photos by Mikhail Glabets

The Blush Gray Lady

[Blush & Gray Jacket: Forever 21 (similar); Blouse: Forever 21 (similar); Gray cords: J.Crew Factory (old); Shoes: Old Navy; Earrings: Old Navy]

This blazer looked odd but awesome on the rack at Forever 21, and I'm so glad I bought it. The menswearish shape, muted palette, and different colored sleeves set it apart from the other more tailored, bright blazers I've been gravitating towards.

This outfit is another in a string of style blogger inspiration I told you about last week. I had been pairing this jacket with grey T's and jeans and had been wearing the blush print blouse separately, and then I saw this post in eat.sleep.wear. The color tones are bit different, but the shape of Kimberley's blazer is similar and inspired me to pair my blush pieces together and pull out the grey cords that have been sitting in my closet, mostly untouched this season!  Oh, and these flats were such a fun last minute buy at Old Navy and added my twist on the outfit, with a pop of my absolute favorite color.

Side note: today's blog post title is a play on the New York Times' nickname, The Great Gray Lady. That's what you get from journalism dork like me.

All photos by Mikhail Glabets