I generally tend to be about five days behind in posting outfits. This helps to keep putting posts together from being too stressful, because I don’t have to worry if there simply isn’t time to take a picture of an outfit one day. Thus, this is actually what I wore on Valentine’s Day.
To be honest, I don’t really take the holiday too seriously. My first job was working for Hallmark Cards, so I’m a bit disillusioned at the commercialization and pressure that tends to come with Valentine’s Day. My boyfriend and I kept it simple. He gave me some chocolate, and we relaxed and watched movies and cooked a really tasty dinner of mashed potatoes and gravy with turkey and brocolli. This outfit was the perfect compliment to a low-stress, relaxing day, and the floral pattern kept it a bit romantic.
When I picked up this blouse off the sale rack at Anthropologie last week, it was mostly on a whim, because I was attracted to the pattern. I didn’t really expect to get it, since I have so many sleeveless patterned blouses. But now, I absolutely love it, and I think it’s going to become a wardrobe staple for me in the coming months. It’s funny how you sometimes find your favorite items when you least expect to.
What’s one of your favorite wardrobe items that you stumbled onto without really looking for?
Blouse: Anthropologie
Salmon Layering Tank: The Limited (via Revolve)
Cardigan: J Crew (via Ebay)
Jeans: Express
Shoes: Born Codder
Necklace: garage sale
Ring: from my mom
Bangles: Jill Popowich
Quote: Anatole Over Paris
All the colors in that top are going to make it so versatile! It’s very pretty.
I know I’ve had one of those items but right now I can’t think of a specific one. I think mostly because I rarely ever going searching for something specific. So I guess technically most things I have I stumble upon.
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Love an easy holiday. Sounds perfectly peaceful.
I like the colors on the top. It is almost a “neutral” because it could go with almost anything.
I think the biggest thing I discovered by accident that I absolutely love is a pair of ironically enough inexpensive black pumps from Walmart. They instantly make me feel ladylike more so than any other shoes I wear. It doesn’t matter what I wear them with — jeans or dressier clothes — the effect is the same.
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Oh, what a gorgeous blouse. It is romantic, and with the cardigan it has such a sunny, springy vibe. I love this outfit! So perfect for a laid-back Valentine’s Day (those are definitely the best ones).
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Very cute and romantic. The blouse has pretty colors.
In answer to your question, I bought a pair of flats recently because I needed shoes without a heel; after putting them on, I fell in love with their simple design and enjoy their comfort. So I understand your point.
The pattern is beautiful, and I love that you paired it with that yellow cardi of yours!
I never expected to wear my yellow cardi or the red pencil skirt I thrifted nearly as much as I do.
You’re a beautiful bouquet of fresh spring flowers!
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such a sweet pose and cardi!
Love your smile
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hey, I’m about the same amount ahead on outfits
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Very cute top and great colors. And definitely wear this type of patterns while you are young. They become impossible after 40.
those shoes… too cute!!
Yeah, I am really glad you bought this top and I still love the Born codders. They look phenomenal with all of your outfits- they are such a burst of color.
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