Watercolors

Outfit Breakdown:

Shirt: H & M, recent

Pants: Talbots

Cardigan: Old Navy (old)

Shoes: Target (old)

Bag: Tory Burch

Last Monday I went in to the city to have brunch with my best friend who got engaged on Valentines Day!! (yay!)  We went to this cute little place Lallisse and I got to hear the whole romantic story. 

I generally always take the train in to the city, it's easy and I'm not a fan of driving in NY but the downside is you're dictated by train times.  I had about 45 minute to kill before my train home and (of course) decided to stop at H & M which is right by Penn Station.  I have done this a few times but don't usually buy anything, just look around-- but this time I spotted this cute top and at first I walked by but I kept thinking about it so I went back and grabbed a size 6 and then proceeded to spend 30 min trying to check out (not a fan).  I NEVER buy things without trying them on but there just wasn't time and it worked out pretty well except the arm holes are a little small and it rubs under my arms so if you end up getting it size up!  I love the print, it's just so dreamy and reminds me of a Monet painting. 

xoxo

Joanna

Prints

Outfit Breakdown:

Cardigan: Loft, old

Shirt: Target, old

Pants: Gap Link!

Shoes: American Eagle Outfitters Link! limited sizes

Scarf: Bass, gift 

My parents recently went on vacation and this little gem of a scarf was their gift for me!  I LOVE the print and it's going to look great in the spring-time... the colors are my favorites (greens and blues). I hope you all have a great weekend!  I'm looking forward to it, I have my book club tonight with my girlfriends and then I have a friend's birthday in Hoboken tomorrow :)

xoxo
Joanna

Grandma

Outfit Breakdown:

Tank: Loft

Cardigan: Gap

Pants: Loft

Shoes: American Eagle Outfitters Link! (in coral)

I got a lecture from my mom the other day for wearing cropped pants and flats all the time, without socks or stockings... she's like, "Aren't you freezing!?" So I decided to give knee-high's a whirl and I actually like the contrast with this outfit.  Maybe it will be a trend ;)

xoxo
Joanna

Neon

Outfit Breakdown:

Shirt: Loft

Blazer: Gap Link! (in pink or white)

Pants: Jcrew Link!

Shoes: Target 

Scarf: Gap Link!

I wouldn't say I'm a huge fan of neon, it just feels too 80's for me... however in small doses and accessories I feel it can add a pop to an otherwise boring outfit.  I am partial to bright greens and yellows for some reason and I recently got this scarf at The Gap and I'm in love!  The color is great and it's very lightweight so I don't feel like I'm being strangled all day ;)  Sometimes I have trouble with scarves at work because they kind of get in my way but this isn't too big.  And as promised, it added a nice fun pop to this boring winter outfit.

xoxo
Joanna

Multi-purpose

Outfit Breakdown:

Dress: Banana Republic

Cardigan: Loft

Shoes: Target

I got this dress a couple years ago at Banana Republic, it wasn't cheap and I didn't really need another dress... but it fit so nice and it was comfortable! 
I took the plunge and it's become a staple in my wardrobe.  The colorblocking is very flattering and interesting and the fabric is stretch so it's really easy to move in.  I feel like it can be dressed up or down, I've worn it to a wedding, work and errands! 

xoxo
Joanna

Pinks

Outfit Breakdown:

Tunic: Levi's, old

Scarf: Lands' End Link!

Pants: Jcrew Minnie Link!

Boots: Nine West Outlet

Belt: ASOS, sold out

I'm getting a little sick of winter and snow... so I'm trying to incorporate some color into my winter style in the hopes that spring will come a little quicker! 
On another note, I got a Lands' End catalogue in the mail a few weeks ago and was flipping through and there were actually some really cute things (not just for Mom's!)... I went online to scout it out and found that they have a branch called "canvas" that has more young adult clothes and I ordered a dress, pants, bag and this scarf (scarf from regular Lands' End).  I'll be incorporating them into the blog but I just wanted to give you all a heads up- they have cute stuff and you should check it out!! 

xoxo
Joanna

Love

Outfit Breakdown:

Tunic: Target, old

Pants: Gap Link!

Shoes: Marshall's (recent, check stores)

I apologize for the blogging absence it's been a busy week so far!  I hope you all have a lovely Valentine's Day with the people you love :)

xoxo
Joanna

Blizzard

Boots: Hunter "Huntress"

I didn't get a chance to put together an outfit post the end of this week, but I did take some photos of the blizzard today after work!  I only worked a half day today- and even still it was pretty terrible conditions driving home.  

I'm a good driver but I've always been anxious when driving in the show.  It's so easy to slip and slide and I hate it!  Luckily everyone made it home safe and sound today and we're all just relaxing at home... most likely I won't have work tomorrow but I won't know until the morning, cross your fingers for me!

I'm sure there will be much more snow when I wake up tomorrow, so if I get some good ones I will post them this weekend!

BTW, this is my cute kitty Callie :)  She really wanted to go out and every time I opened the door she just stared haha.  This time she braved it (for about five minutes) so I went out to take some pics of her. Every time I crouched down to get a pic of her she came over and jumped on me, silly cat.  

xoxo

Joanna

PS- If you're in this storm, stay safe!

Girlie

Outfit Breakdown:

Top: French Connection, old

Skirt: Target, old (college old)

Tights: Hue

Shoes: Target, last year

I have a weird sentimental attachment to my clothes/accessories.  I have way too much stuff and I always get on these kicks where I want to get rid of things and simplify so I can actually SEE what I have!  Then I  get to the actual process of parting with clothes and I just can't do it.  I remember when I got it, I remember wearing it to "such and such" and how fun it was.  It's a problem.  Does anyone else have trouble purging??
xoxo

Joanna

Jump Jump

Outfit Breakdown:

Shirt:  French Connection Link!

Jumper: BCBG (old)

Shoes: Target, last year

I've worn this jumper before on the blog, but it's an easy piece to style!  I usually wear it with a t-shirt underneath but I decided this time to try a button up style and it worked well.  It makes it a little dressier for work.
Last night we had fun watching the Super Bowl (mostly the commercials to be honest).  The game was pretty boring until the end and then it picked up!  How did everyone like the halftime show?

xoxo
Joanna

Gold and Black

Outfit Breakdown:

Shirt: LC Lauren Conrad (Kohl's) Link!

Jacket: Narcisco Rodriguez for Kohl's Link!

Pants: Gap Link!

Boots: Steve Madden, old

I'm not sure about the proportions of this jacket with this outfit, but I like it enough to post it ;)  Have a great weekend everyone!

xoxo
Joanna