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