Remix

Outfit Breakdown:

Turtleneck: Gap Link!

Peplum: Tinley Road via Piperlime Link!

Pants: Gap Link!

Leather Jacket: Gap, last year 

Scarf: Homemade by my Mom

Shoes: Aldo, old 

It's a bit hard to tell in the photos but this peplum is leather (vegan leather) and sleeve-less.  I wore it to a wedding in September when it was obviously still warm out.  I wanted to wear it again this winter and decided to layer it over my Gap turtleneck to make it warmer and also to make it a little more office-appropriate.  Even still, I think I was toting the line of work wear haha.  

Just for fun, below is how I fashioned it for the wedding (this picture was a test shot and my room was a DISASTER, sorry!) 

xoxo

Joanna

Elementary

Outfit Breakdown:

Shirt: Old Navy Link!

Jumper: BCBG MaxAzria, very old

Tights: unknown

Shoes: Target, last year

Neaklace: Jcrew, gift

No, I'm not in 3rd grade, but yes I am wearing a jumper.  But this is an adult jumper, so no judgies.

xoxo
Joanna

Vests

Outfit Breakdown:

Shirt: Gap Link! Different color

Vest: Target, old

Pants: Gap Similar

Shoes: Target, old

Necklace: urban outfitters

I put this outfit together without the vest and it seemed a little boring and uninspired, so I dug through my drawers and found this old (like college old) vest and put it on and voila! much more interesting.  Not really rocket science, but I was proud of myself!

xoxo
Joanna

Comfort

Outfit Breakdown:

Shirt: Gap Link! in gray

Sweater Wrap: Express, old Similar

Pants: Gap Link!

Boots: Nine West Outlet, last year

Bag: Vintage Gucci via Ebay Similar Ebay

Neaklace: LC Lauren Conrad, last year

Some days... you just want to be comfortable.  This sweater is SO warm and comfy yet still has a shape since it has a belt, so I can justify wearing it to work ;) (or so I keep telling myself)...

This year I've been buying basically all of my Christmas presents online.  I get so anxious being at the mall during holiday season:  the parking, the lines, the chaos... no thanks.  I've been avoiding stores the past two years and it's made the process more enjoyable.  I probably don't save as much money, the deals are better in stores I think... but I would gladly pay a little bit more to save my sanity!  What do you guys do for present shopping?

xoxo
Joanna

Sparkles

Outfit Breakdown:

Sweater: Katsumi via London Boutique

Dress: James Perse via South Moon Under, old

Tights: Gap Link!

 Booties: Target, last year

I was in London in September for my girlfriends wedding, it was a beautiful time of year to be there and I loved every minute.  I went with two of my other friends and of course we factored in a couple days of shopping :)  I love sparkles and this sweater spoke to me!  I justified the purchase because it seemed perfect for the holiday season.  I was going to save it for Christmas but it's too pretty to only wear only once so I wore it to work yesterday.  I also love the high-low hemline, I hate when shirts or sweaters are too short, especially in the back, so this solves that problem.  What are you all planning to wear for the holidays?

xoxo
Joanna

Mustard

Outfit Breakdown:

Top: Target, old 

Tank: Loft Link!

Pants: Narciso Rodriguez for Kohls  Link!

Shoes: Tory Burch Link!

I've had this top for many years now and it's funny how colors come in and out of trend!  It's a very simple top I got at Target but I love the sleeve detail, it gives it a little something special. 

These pants I just got a few weeks ago at Kohl's and they are SO comfortable.  It's a bit hard to tell in the pictures but they have a tuxedo strip on the side to add some interest.  They were a little long, but my Mom was nice enough to hem them for me (I'm 5'4" for reference). 

xoxo

Joanna

Military

Outfit Breakdown:

Vest: Uniqueen (sold out)

Shirt: Forever 21, old

Pants: Gap Link!

Shoes: Walmart, old

I learned my lesson... don't take pictures with sun blasting in the window.

On to the outfit, military is a big trend this year and I searched high and low for a vest I liked.  I found a lot of them were really boxy and made me look big on top.  I found this one online and it has a wasteband that you can pull and adjust.  I also like the ruffles on one shoulder, it gives a little feminine touch to a masculine trend!  I also love these pants, I will admit they might not be the most flattering fit but they are SO comfortable, I have two pairs and wore them all spring and summer and just couldn't put them away for the winter months ;)

xoxo
Joanna