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30x30 Challenge: Day #5, Peaches & cream garnished with mint

My favorite 30x30 outfit thus far! This challenge is much harder than I thought it would be. Looking back (ha, it has only been 5 days), I have probably only been satisfied with 3 of my outfits.

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30x30 Challenge: Day #4, I look like...a dumpling

You all might be tired of this navy blazer by now, but I just can't help to wear it because it's a bit oversized, so I can fit any sweater inside (not just some dinky thin one), comfortably. Since my office is one of those eco-friendly green buildings, it's always freezing inside! I always have to be wearing a thermal (which I don't count as part of my 30x30 by the way) and even an oversized irish wool grandma cardigan. While this outfit looks ok, what I wore out to brave the storm did not...

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30x30 Challenge: Day #3, Regrets?...maybe

As I was on the elliptical this morning doing my morning workout, I played virtual dress up in my mind. I wanted to make smart choices for my 30x30 challenge  so I wouldn't run out of steam later. I think the wool check mini goes well with the burgundy pullover, and both are pieces I can easily remix later. I have no idea what inspired me to pull out my scuba blazer, which I bought a month ago and have only worn once. The blazer fits a bit big, and so I've shied away from wearing it. I guess I was subconsciously trying to force myself to find ways to make this work. When I looked at myself in the bathroom mirror at work, I wasn't sure if I liked this pairing. It might be a bit too much? Clashing colors? I'm not sure...still trying to make a judgement myself. Thoughts? I would love to hear your honest opinion, really!

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Luncheon wears

Obviously I was having too much fun
blazer - zara m, sweater - zara s
skirt - ann taylor 00p, tights - loft, shoes - shoemint 5.5

(I actually wore my black loft wedges instead of my booties to the luncheon today, but I left them at work. The booties are my commuter shoes)

When I first started to going to work luncheons, I had no idea what to wear. My first time, I wore a black suit just to be safe, which was fine but also quite boring. I hoped to take fashion cues from other women in my industry, but their tastes were a bit mature for me. As I go to more of these functions, I am slowly learning how to style an outfit that is age appropriate, fashionable, but yet professional.


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Review: Quest for my perfect winter coat, the J.Crew slim trench

coat - j.crew 0p, dress - banana republic - 0
tights - loft, shoes - loft 5.5

Review after the jump!

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Red and green after Christmas?

I have always been tentative to wear green and red together, especially if Christmas has passed. I think today's outfit is appropriate for both the holidays and daily life because the green is more on the olive side. I am extremely glad that winter in NYC has taken a hiatus, as exploring the city can be so miserable when its freezing cold.

jacket - charlotte russe s, red cropped hoodie - urban outfitters s
shorts - h&m 4, tights - loft
shoes - shoemint 5.5, bag - rebecca minkoff


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Out of style? idk, idc

I purchased my first pair of colored denim jeans early last spring, my last semester of college. I wore my first two pairs, baby pink and baby blue colors, quite often, but never wore this pair, since it was a size smaller than the other two. Now that I fit into them, it is the middle of winter, and probably out of season as well. Sigh. It's okay, this electric coral pops against the edgy, dark colors that surround me in New York City.

shirt - loft s, coat - nordstroms s
pants - zara 2, shoes - shoemint 5.5
purse - rebecca minkoff

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Mixing prints & a little bit of sweetness

The following are two outfits I wore to work yesterday and today. I actually work in a pretty corporate environment, but I am lucky enough to have superiors that do not demand for us to be in business formal attire daily. As a recent graduate, I am having trouble determining what is and what isn't ok in the office, as well as finding a cohesive style. They say that, if you have to think about it, then it's probably not appropriate, but I think that's just for more skimpier wear.

shirt - loft xs, sweater - arden b. xs
skirt - h&m 4, tights - loft s
shoes - shoemint 5.5, wallet - kate spade

sweater - china, jacket - ann taylor 00
skirt - h&m 4, tights - loft
boots - report 5.5, wallet - kate spade

I feel like both my outfits look a bit childish or young, despite shopping at more work friendly places. Is this appropriate for the work place? I know my skirts are a little short, but being short and tights hopefully lets me get away with it!

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Wednesday blues

This weekend, I purchased this blue blazer from Loft for $35. I had been eyeing it for awhile, and finally bit the bullet after I saw it on sale with a further 50% off. At the time, I had a chambray shirt on and the blazer seemed to fit perfectly. However, today I paired the blazer with a thin shirt from F21, and it seemed a bit loose in the chest area. In the past, I probably wouldn't have noticed this fit issue, but after following various petite bloggers this past year, I have become more critical about the fit of clothes, almost to a fault (more on that in a later post). In the end though, good fitting clothes have made me more satisfied with my purchases, which is super important considering that I have tended to be a purchase-and-regret type of girl.


(sorry about the cut-off shoes)
blazer - loft 0p, shirt - f21 s, skirt - h&m 4
shoes - loft 5.5, bag - longchamp

This skirt from H&M is my favorite purchase as of late. I can't really describe the pattern other than with the phrase "nautical honeycomb." Even though the skirt is unlined, the material is thick enough to hide lines, and most importantly, the material does not crease even after sitting for hours! Today was my first day wearing the skirt and I know it'll be a piece that I'll be keeping for years.

Until I get my tripod and clicker in the mail, I will make due by asking strangers to help me take pictures using my iPhone. A little out of my comfort zone, but as my boss says, "it builds character."

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