Simple Sunday

This morning I awoke and headed straight for the bookstore where I browsed through Scott Schuman's 'The Sartorialist: Closer'.  I was inspired by many of the ethereal no-fuss looks I saw and was determined to simplify this Sunday.  I also made simple pancakes: just bananas and eggs beat together cooked in coconut oil (I'll link the recipe below.)  Sometimes simplicity is best.

Hat - Sunday Afternoons

Dress Shirt - My Boyfriend's

Denim Shorts - American Apparel

Bag - Thrifted

Bangles - Icing and Thrifted

Sandals - Target

Banana Pancakes - Amelia Liana

(I doubled the recipe with 4 bananas and 8 eggs for my boyfriend and myself : )

Black and White

Today I went and had a mani & pedi with mi madre and then had a late (very late) brunch with one of my childhood besties.  It's always lovely catching up with her - she is SUCH a sweetheart.  We are in the midst of planning a meetup with all of our childhood besties and I am SO looking forward to it.  It's been one of those things where you say that you are going to do it and keep SAYING that but no one gets around to actually planning and committing.  In 2014 I'm determined to keep plans, be a better friend, family member, and person overall.  It takes a lot of work and conscious effort to change habits, but I like challenges and having things to work towards.  I wish you all a happy, healthy, and productive week ahead.  Lots of Love, J

Similar Items:

On Duty Vs. Off

I think it's interesting to compare how one's style changes compared to when they're at work and when they're off of work.  At times I dislike dressing for work because I feel confined to wear only what the corporate world has deemed 'appropriate'.  However, at the same time, it broadens my horizons in a way and forces me to dress differently than I normally would in my off days.  I love denim (especially acid wash), chunky jewelry, and (combat) boots.  If I didn't work in a corporate environment, I would probably dress like this most days, and my style would be easily copy-able :D

I don't feel comfortable wearing anything too trendy or edgy at work, even if it is not necessarily revealing or provocative.  For example I have this faux leather jacket with spikes and enhanced shoulders that I wouldn't dare wear at work.  I'm completely covered, but it just doesn't feel . . . right. What styles would you wear in your off time but not at work?  Should we care or just go all out if it is not offensive and is tastefully done?

Lots of Love,

J

Guilty!

We all have our guilty pleasures.  Below, find my top 10 of the moment.  I most definitely have more guilty pleasures than this, and they tend to change / rotate as I go through phases.  As you can see, most of them involve food / TV (:

Miley Cyrus / UGGs / Twin Cherries (Haribo Candy) / Revenge on ABC / Desperate Housewives / Putting my hair up in a bun most every day / Cherry Coke/ Scandal on ABC / A ridiculous 'Kid' phone case that I currently have on my phone (not the Marc Jacobs one pictured - I got mine from Home Goods) / In-N-Out

Lots of Love,

J