Plaid

Happy Friday!  I'm so glad the weekend is finally upon us.  I have some final Christmas presents to find this weekend, then my shopping will be officially done.  Can you believe Christmas is less than a week away?  Have a fabulous weekend!  Don't forget to follow along via Instagram!

Link Ups: Style Elixir  //  Penniless Socialite  //  Rachel the hat  //  two thirty five designs  //  We Took the Road Less Traveled  //  The Fashion Canvas

OUTFIT DETAILS 

sweater: 424 Fifth (on sale!)  //  jeans: Jessica Simpson Rockin' Curvy Bootcut Jeans  //  necklace: J.Crew Factory, similar here  //  lips: MAC 'Viva Glam III'  //  shades: Burberry  //  beanie: J.Crew Factory  //  heels: Nine West UGoGirl  //   purse: Tory Burch (old), very similar here  //

Citron Central

There is something elegant about the midi skirt - longer than your typical pencil skirt length, but not as long as a maxi, showing just the right amount of calf.  The pictures don't actually do this skirt justice (shame on me).  The color is vibrant citron and the texture is oh-so-silky.  

I kept this look basic with a simple (and inexpensive) ribbed high-neck sweater, black leather pumps and minimal accessories.  See below for similar options.. 

OUTFIT DETAILS: 

skirt: 424 Fifth, similar options + colors here  //  top: Forever 21 Ribbed High-Neck Sweater ($16!)  //  heels: Enzo Angiolini Fayson Pumps (seen here)  //  necklace: Best of Everything 

and the Glamour Continues...

I just couldn't resist snagging this sweater when I did.  The graphic quote on this 424 Fifth sweater adds a playful touch.  {I am totally eyeing this "Amour" pleated back top.}   I stepped it up a notch by adding a black + white printed below with structured black pumps, but balanced out the look with light washed denim jeans.

OUTFIT DETAILS 

{ sweater: 424 Fifth {sold out} love this L'Ensemble tunic }  { blouse: J.Crew Factory Printed Heart Blouse, last seen here }  { heels: Enzo Angiolini Fayson Pumps }  { jeans: J.Crew Factory Straight and Narrow Jeans on sale! } 

Gingham Goes Floral

Oh, the joys of Friday...  Even though I have to work all weekend (Sox are home and Yanks are in town), I have no other major plans, except for a long run sometime tomorrow.  Sometimes the days // weekends are just so damn-jam packed, it's nice to just sit back + relax.  I have some busy weekends coming up in August so I should enjoy this "down" time while I can, right?  That's what I'm telling myself anyways.

Back to the outfit, I ended up purchasing this skirt on major sale at L&T (obvs).  I love the print mixing happening, even though I can't take credit since I didn't design the skirt.  My goal in life (or at least in my wardrobe) is to experiment more with different patterns + prints.  {I started to look for some separates in my closet that may help get my creative juices flowing, see here.}  I can do it, just gotta stay confident.  Have a fabulous weekend!  

OUTFIT DETAILS 

{ skirt: Lord & Taylor 424 Fifth }  { top: Lord & Taylor Split Neck Blouse (I just purchased it in black, too) }  { heels: French Connection Ellis D'Orsay, black option here }  { purse: Kate Spade Charlotte Street Sylvie, more colors here, similar style here }  { shades: Ray-Ban Aviators }  { necklace: J.Crew Factory, old but so many great options here }