30 for 30: take eight!

{dress & belt - target | scarf - gifted | blazer - banana republic | tights - gap | boots - hunter}

today was a rainy, gloomy, stormy day. this weather makes it really difficult to snap outdoor shots, but i pulled it off! with the help of hubs, of course. in between the rain, there was wind. lots of wind. 

so although i didn't count these boots in my 30x30 remix, i desperately needed to adjust to allow for dry feet. these are the most favorite rain boots i've ever owned. they're durable (unlike two previous pair), and they're so comfortable. i also love that i can pair them with pretty much anything, and they look alright. i wore these to and from the office, and switched into my black flats while i was indoors. does it still count as cheating? 

i have a hard time mixing things. i discover one outfit that i really love, and i wear it over and over and over again. this challenge is really bringing me out of my rut and helping me figure out how to mix the things that i have. this process is really a lot of fun! 

what worked: this outfit was perfect for the weather today. it was comfortable, warm, and easy to take off the jacket when it was too hot in my office. i've said it before and i'll say it again: i love this dress. 

what didn't work: i'm still on the fence about the tights with this dress. i'm trying to get out of the rut of black tights, black skirt, black dress, etc. what do you think?

i forgot to take photos of my weekend outfits in michigan (of course) so i'll try to re-create them to add. i had a fabulous trip to michigan, hanging out with my sister & catching up with my best friend.

{me & BFF}

xoxo,

pilar

30 for 30: take one!

(dress & cardigan - target | tights - betsey johnson | boots - urban outfitters | bag - anthropologie | necklace - lia sophia)

well, it's day one of the 30 for 30 challenge. i decided to combine my current favorites: dress, cardigan, tights, and boots. this outfit was perfect for this warm sunny monday.

note to self: when husband leaves the house before i do, throw a tantrum until he agrees to take photos of my outfits outdoors. my self-portrait self-timer catastrophe has gotten no better with practice. 

i'm really looking forward to these next 30 days. i feel like i already really recycle similar outfits, and i think this will challenge me to incorporate my items smartly, and also learn to accessorize better. 

xoxo,
pilar

she's got a ticket to ride

(dress - tucker for target | leggings - target | boots & earrings - urban outfitters | 

necklace - family hand me down | gym & work bags - fossil)

i'm so glad it's friday. (now, i say this every friday, but it somehow makes me feel better.) today is one of the most beautiful days in this city. i may even say it's the most perfect day of the entire year. hmm...

today was a terribly busy day. fridays always are, and this week even more so because the program that i run was being audited. i hate audits. i needed something especially fun to wear to work today to keep me positive. i purchased this dress a few weeks ago from the tucker for target line. i absolutely love it! i paired it with a pair of leggings and boots, and i was good to go.

what worked: this dress is so comfortable! and it has pockets! i love pockets! i also love the detail on the buttons (see close up below)

what didn't work: i have no complaints. this was a great outfit. i'm definitely going to wear this or a very similar version of this, again.

happy weekend!

xoxo,

pilar