Goldilocks

Top: Michael Kors.  Shorts: Old Navy.  Bracelet: Forever XXI.  Ring: Charming Charlie.  Rosebud Wedges: Charming Charlie.

This Labor Day weekend started out great as we had a work grill out on Friday and got to leave work early.  In honor of our grill out, we got to wear extra casual clothes.  To find something for the casual but still workplace appropriate look, I scoured my closet and decided on this flowy top and average length shorts. 

I typically don’t like shorts because I can never find ones that are the right length.  I'm like Goldilocks when it comes to shorts!  They’re either up to my ass or down to my knee – seriously designers?!?  Anyway… last year I did find these Old Navy shorts and would have bought 1 in every color if they had more, but alas, navy was all they had, so here they are – my one average length pair of shorts!  I guess that’s why I often stick to skirts or dresses.

Thank you

Blue Dress: Banana Republic.  Casual Blazer: DKNY.  Necklace: Macy’s.  Shoes: Nine West.  Bag: Betsy Johnson.

I’m always so inspired and appreciative of my fellow fashion bloggers, but so often I forget to acknowledge your fabulousness!  Today, I thank all my lovlies out there and say keep doing what you’re doing!  My outfit today was inspired by a recent look of Kasmira’s from What I Wore Today. 

 

This is my second noted inspiration from Kasmira, but I’m sure there have been others I’ve just forgotten!

 

Charming

 Ruffle Top: Chadwicks.  Skirt: Love Couture.  Shoes: Gianni Bini.

No worries – this was definitely not a work ensemble!  I wore this outfit for afternoon weekend shopping with a friend.  We went to Charming CHARLIE and found tons of really cute affordable accessories.  I wouldn’t say this store is the place to go for long standing quality items, but it’s great for trendy items like belts, jewelry, etc… and even have fun clothing and shoes.