Jeweled & Coated

Shirt and Sweater (similar) - Loft / Jeans (similar) - American Eagle / Flats (similar) - Target 

Hellooooo from chilly Minneapolis! These pictures may have been taken on my usual rooftop balcony but today I'm actually traveling for work. I can't imagine being one of those people who jets off all the time, but I like the occasional business trip for a little change of pace and because they're usually great bonding experiences with co-workers. Another great bonding experience? Company parties, and we're having ours tomorrow. I'm interested to see how it goes, I've heard tales of previous parties ending with the guys shirtless and wrestling on the floor. Totally normal.

And now for a complete one eighty topic wise - this shirt! Since before I even purchased this jeweled collar shirt, I wanted to pair it with a little faux leather. I think the little bit of shine from the pants and collar play off of each other really well, while the sweater tones it down for everyday style. I have a really casual workplace, so I can get away with things like coated denim in the office as long as they're toned down with more classic pieces.

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Coated & Jeweled

Tee (similar) - Loft / Jeans (similar) - American Eagle / Heels - Sole Society / Bracelet (similar) - BaubleBar

I feel like I've been having this problem lately, where I feel like I've been neglecting the trendier items in my closet (like these coated jeans), and then feel like I have to wear them.  I give you exhibit A.  I was trying to get dressed for a dinner date with a friend, and decided I had to get some use out of my coated denim.  And then spent forty five minutes in my closet trying to plan an outfit around them.  I should have given up and just worn something else, but I couldn't bring myself to do it.  The struggle is real.

Another problem I've been having is shooting a bunch of pictures, thinking they look fine, and then loading them onto my computer the next day and realizing they were all out of focus.  D'oh.  I should really just check them sooner, but I usually take pictures of my outfits in real time (read: as I'm about to run out the door) so there isn't time.  So sorry about the blurry pics you guys, I'll try to do better!

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Green & Coated

Emerald may have been the color of 2013, but I seem to be wearing it everywhere these days.

Sweater - JCrew Factory / Top - NY&Co (old, similar) / Jeans - Old Navy / Flats - Steve Madden (similar and super adorable)

I have been less a fan of the wind lately, but it still seems to be everywhere in 2014.  

I also rocked coated denim here. 



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Coated + Flannel

Remember how I said not to tell my sister I was wearing flannel?  Well, I showed up to our annual family "Christmas Walk" (aka four hour lunch the day after Thanksgiving) wearing this and she was so mad.  Or at least feigned being mad.  Hard to say for sure.

I knew I would be eating a big lunch (I was not exaggerating when I said it was four hours long) so I went for something loose and comfy.  The loose/comfy factor came in handy too while demonstrating my trainer's dance moves.  Ahem.  Is my hair different in that video?  Yeah, maaaaaybe I've worn this outfit multiple times in the past couple of weeks... like also to Friendsgiving... and my company holiday party...

Shirt and Jeans - Old Navy / Flats - Target / Bracelet - Stella & Dot

In other news, my coated skinnies are still holding up well!  Of course, I've also been trying not to wash them too much (is that a TMI?), and when I do, I turn them inside out.

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Black and White and Coated

I was having a hard time finding coated jeans that got good reviews - it seems most of them lose their coating after a few washes.  I really wanted a pair, but the reviews everywhere, from the high end to low end, were not great.  So finally I caved when Old Navy was having a sale and decided to go cheap, if the coating was going to wear off anyway.  I've only worn these a couple of times so there haven't been any issues yet.

Tank - Target / Denim - Old Navy / Flats - Payless / Bag - Jessie Blume / Necklace - JCrew Factory / Bracelet - Stella & Dot

I wore this out to dinner with Jeff and his mom and cousin a couple weekends ago.  I wanted to get a little dressed up, but still leave room for all of the Japanese BBQ I was planning on putting in my belly.  It worked out well ;) 

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