happy friday!

Yesterday was so nice. We got so much accomplished around the house. It was lovely to be around my family the whole day. I wish I was "black fridaying" right now, but I choose to be thankful for my current large-enough closet :)

makeup ART

I am feeling a little flat and uncreative these days and I am in search of inspiration. That's why I am desperate to go to museums, which hopefully I will be able to do next week. Also, I have been rushing and doing so many things, and I haven't taken the time to just sit and think and write creatively to keep the ideas flowing. I really need to make time for that more often.

silver and gold

The other item I bought from NY&C was this lovely polka dot sweater. I can't wait to wear it in a whole bunch of combinations. Here, I paired it with a neutral and casual skirt, with pops of bright pink. You can see how I wore the same skirt here. I really like the skirt because its not a typical denim and its stretchy and comfy, but I get a little lost on what to wear it with. I guess I went pretty safe both of these times with a grey top. Do you have any ideas?

blue and black

I have been obsessed with cobalt blue for a while now. I have quite a few pieces in that color in my closet, and I am always looking for more. This is a dress that I have been recently using as a top (like here). Its comfortable and loose and so pretty. Up until recently my style has always been more fitted because I am worried about looking like I am swimming in my clothes since I'm short. But lately, I have been getting into some loose and flattering styles. I bought this dress about two years ago, right before I got married and I have worn it so many times since--even when I was pregnant. I just pushed the empire waistline up and tied a bow sash over my belly! I love converting regular clothes into maternity :)

bohemian and braids

Friday night with hubby was a bit of a bohemian look, with a maxi skirt and loose top, and braided head scarves. I usually wear braids when I am wanting the feel of long hair, and I love how thick the braid is.

purple all over

As I said last week, I bought a couple of items of NY&C. One of them was this skirt in a delicious color and texture. It is a great classic and work appropriate shape in such a rich and warm color. I decided to complement the deep color by going with other purple pieces. I really love how it came out!

fur two ways

I have been wanting a fur piece so badly, but with a ban on shopping, that is so not happening right now. Yesterday, I wandered into Banana Republic and saw some amazing pieces. Here are a couple of ways to style them.
First up is a casual and fun look:

faux fur vest

floral dress