Often my outfit inspiration comes from Pinterest, but today it came from Gap. I was in the Gap store on Sunday, checking out their big clearance event. Like a good girl, I didn’t buy anything, but I did try a few things on I thought I needed. As I was in there I saw a mannequin that had on an outfit I really liked. I realized I had all the pieces already and wanted to try it out.

It’s a little more risky than the outfits I normally put together since it’s print on print, but I really like it. And, the blazer is one of the oldest things in my closet – it’s 10 or 11 years old. I love classic pieces.

Jacket: Express; Top: J. Crew Factory (this season); Belt: H&M (this season); Jeans: Levi’s; Shoes: Lands End Canvas

I’d like for everyone to welcome the latest addition to my wardrobe: Converse All Stars! These Caucasian shoes came into my world yesterday around 6:00 pm PDT and I couldn’t be more excited!!

My friend Jeni once told me that when she buys anything new she has to immediately wear it to welcome it into her closet and to get it started right away on a rotation. I think she has a point, as I stare at things in my closet months later that still have the tags on it because I didn’t incorporate it in right away. Well, not these shoes.

Scarf: Gap; Tee: Hanes; Belt: H&M (this season); Jeans: Levi’s (this season); Shoes: Converse (this season)

Today I got a lot of compliments about my outfit, but I’m not sure if they were necessary good comments. My KISA said I looked like I’m from the east coast. Someone told me I look very summery (which it’s not summer in SF). I was also told I looked like I was ready to get on a yacht. I think everyone meant them as a good thing, but it left me with conflicting feelings on how I felt about my outfit.

My inspiration:

Top: J. Crew Factory (this season); Necklace: Etsy (this season); Belt: Banana Republic Factory; Shorts: J.Crew Factory (this season); Shoes: Lands End Canvas

My outfit yesterday was an inspiration that I really liked literally, but not so much with my own styling. I may need to refashion it again with a real chambray shirt instead of a blazer and make it a little more casual.

Jacket: The Limited; Necklace: Etsy (this season); Top: J. Crew Factory (this season); Belt: H&M (this season); Pants: Gap; Shoes: Lands End Canvas

I bought this lime green gingham shirt a month ago and love it, but find it a bit bright to wear on its own. However, when I saw this inspiration, I knew I had to try it out. And, please ignore the dark shadow on my sweater…we need to work on the lighting in the changing area.

Sweater: Gap; Top: J. Crew Factory (this season); Jeans: Mango; Shoes: Lands End Canvas

This was my work outfit for yesterday. I actually wore it Friday night as well, but no one saw me in it, so it’s still clean, right? Also, do you notice the new background? They got a full length mirror at work in the changing room, so now I can take my pictures at work. Whoop, whoop!

Sweater: Banana Republic Factory (this season); Top: J. Crew Factory (this season); Belt: H&M (this season); Jeans: Levi’s (this season); Shoes: Lands End Canvas

I bought a tan pleather jacket shortly after moving to San Francisco, but have never worn it. I was convinced I’d take it back…until I didn’t and the return time expired. On Saturday night we went to a Portugal. The Man concert, so I decided to use it as my layer going to and from the show. Now I need to research how to incorporate it into more styles.

My inspiration (minus the fake boobs and Paris Hilton sunglasses):

Jacket: Charlotte Russe; Tee: Target; Necklace: Forever21 (this season); Belt: H&M (this season); Jeans: Mango; Shoes: Lands End Canvas

Here’s one of my outfits from last week and my inspiration:

Sweater: Gap; Necklace: Etsy (this season); Belt: H&M (this season); Jeans: Levi’s; Shoes: Zara (this season)

Today I’m recycling a look that I used as inspiration back in April. Which do you like better?

My inspiration:

Sweater: Loft; Top: J.Crew Factory; Belt: Banana Republic Factory; Jeans: Gap; Shoes: Lands End Canvas

Since I’ve declared gray jeans the new mint, I feel like I have to make them work. I’m not gonna lie – one of my favorite thing to pair them with is more neutrals.

Inspiration:

Blazer: Lands End Canvas; Necklace: Forever21 (this season); Tee: Gap; Belt: Banana Republic; Jeans: Levi’s (this season); Shoes: Lands End Canvas