wardrobe wednesday

Just Add Red.

Life is just non-stop crazy right now, I tell ya. Some days on my iCal are a veritable rainbow of activities and appointments and getting everyone where they should be (on time) requires a time machine Delorean and a flux capacitator. Despite my good intentions to have a productive and fun-filled summer, I'm beginning to think I just may have overscheduled this season. 

Luckily one thing that doesn't require much time or thought is my go-to outfit of denim + one of the many varieties of white tees I've stockpiled. Rule #1 in my fashion bible? You cannot own too many white tees. But to keep it from being a total bore, I've taken to adding a few doses of red to my ensemble. Whether it's sandals, a scarf, or a simple bracelet (or in this case, all three!) it only takes a dose of red to make me feel a bit more pulled together. Even when my life is pulling me in every other direction.

And, of course, it goes without saying that adding a glass of red wine at the end of the day always helps, too. Happy Wednesday!

 

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Old Navy Dolman Sleeve Tee
Old Navy Star Print Denim Shorts (last season) | on ebay
Mossimo red gingham scarf (old) | similar
BedStu belt (unavailable)
Crown Vintage sandals | similar, similar
American Eagle sunnies
Leather Tote by staceyleigh
Big & Bold Leather watch by Creative Urges
etsy glass bead bracelet | similar

 

Inept at Ironing.

Yeah, I know it's Thursday. I really should have thought about my procrastination issues when I named this blog feature. Wardrobe Whenever-the-Hell-I-Get-Around-to-It would probably have been more fitting.

So I have a thing for button-down shirts, especially when they are happy colors and patterns. They always look a bit more polished than a tee but still have that comfort factor. They're great for layering in the colder months but stand alone when it's warmer (ala casually rolled-up sleeves). And since J. Crew Factory Store always has a huge selection of cute (cheap!) options, my closet is usually well-stocked in this staple.

The only thing I really hate about cotton button-downs? The fact that they often require ironing to make them look presentable. Despite the steam settings and wrinkle-free claims made by my dryer, these shirts just don't look good without the help of the antiquated chore. And since I can usually only motivate myself to iron about twice a year (and even then, it requires a decent amount of pinot grigio) I guess it's a good thing I have lots of these shirts waiting in reserve. You know, so this ironing thing doesn't cut into my drinking wine thing.

So what's your favorite wardrobe piece to stockpile? And does it pair well with wine?!

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J. Crew Factory shirt (last summer) | on ebay
AE denim shorts
Thirty-one purse (adorned with various flower pins)
Reef flip flips | similar
Betsey Johnson bow belt | similar
green beaded cuff / silver bangles
Burberry sunnies

Cool Rider.

It looks as if my grand plans for a regular Wardrobe Wednesday have gone into a tailspin the last few months. I haven't been able to manage a post here, let alone maintain a whole WW blog in addition. Life has gotten in the way of such trivial things as outfit photos and I haven't really been too concerned with what's on my body at any given time. PJ pants and a halfway clean-smelling tank?! Good enough!

But I needed a little distraction this week so I pulled out these shots taken back in mid-April and thought I'd compose a post for today. Even though the photos turned out really crappy (I do have a lingering spring break tan, but it's not quite as Jersey Shore Orange as these pictures might portray) I do really love this outfit. I bought the white pleather moto jacket several years back on a deep, deep clearance at Kohls, if only for the fact that it reminded me of the girls in Grease 2, a movie I'll unabashedly admit that I can sing every line from. Yes, I'm just that cool.

Cheesy songs aside, the jacket has actually proven quite versatile and it never fails to elicit compliments when I do break it out of the closet. I love it paired with dark denim and the fun ruffled detail adds a girly touch to an otherwise edgy jacket. Paired with a stretchy pencil skirt (super comfy), cotton tee, and my favorite Jack Purcells, I feel like I could hop on a motorcyle and go conquer the world. Or at least do a mean lip sync to Cool Rider. 

Have a wonderful Wednesday, my friends!

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Candies Moto Jacket (old) | similar on ebay
denim pencil skirt (Ross) | similar
Old Navy tee (old) | similar
Converse Jack Purcell sneaks
American Eagle sunnies
Mossimo tote | similar
Target silver belt