bare legs

it's hard to believe that november is starting in a few days and i'm still wearing bare legs!   we had a few days of cooler weather and even some rain!  and then another mini heat wave.  90 degrees in october?  with the temps so high, i've been scouring my closet attempting to put things together that are weather appropriate but don't scream summer.  my solution: oversized pullover with a sequin skirt. 

free people sweater (old, similar), zara skirt (old, similar), frye boots (old, similar), elizabeth & james sunglasses, j.w.hulme bag

these photos are reminding me how much i need to take my boots to be cleaned.  i guess i'll add it to my list of never-ending weekend errands.  happy monday?  at least its halloween this week!

i wanna be formal

but i'm here to party.  except i'm not going to a party.  i'm just going to work, and this is what i wore.  this outfit reminds me of that quote about tuxedo t-shirts from talladega nights - trying to be formal (the blazer and the pumps), but really not formal at all (the tee and slouchy skinny jeans).

trina turk blazer (old), american apparel tee, ag jeans, zara pumps, cambridge satchel, elizabeth & james sunglasses

i didn't last in the shoes all day.  i haven't worn shoes like this since the prom and haven't gotten my walking on toothpick legs back.  also - my first time wearing the sock bun (in public).  i like it. 

birthday suit

no this isn't my actual birthday day suit, but it is what i wore on my actual b-day!

gap jacket (similar), splendid tank, zara skirt (similar), free people socks, jeffery campbell boots (old), ray-ban sunglasses, jw hulme bag

 
if you wondering why my legs are bare in march (please ignore my pale-ness, i know i need a tan) its because it was 80 degrees. yes, it was actually 80 degrees in march. i think this is the warmest birthday i've ever had!   

st. valentine's

we aren't big on celebrating valentine's day.  this year the only thing i did for the holiday was wear my pink jason wu for target blouse, it seemed kinda valentine's day-ish!  

    

madewell blazer (old), jason wu for target top, free people skirt, zara tights, indigo by clarks booties, ray-ban sunglasses

we had left-overs for dinner and watched a movie.  not that different from any other night, except that i gave the dog a bath! whether you celebrate v-day or not, i hope you all had a wonderful day!

p.s. was anyone else able to snag some jason wu for target? 

minty fresh (spring '12 color obsession)

unless you've been living under a rock, you probably have heard that pastels are hot for spring '12.  yay!  pastels!  i'm much more of a pastel girl than a neon girl.  don't get me wrong, i love a little neon on my nails, but i don't think i could pull of a pair of neon yellow or green skinnies!  one of my favorite pastel colors for the spring season - mint green.  honestly, i'm not sure why its call mint as the actual leaf of the mint plant is not this color.  i suppose mint toothpaste is this color.  but really, who wants to wear something that is toothpaste green?  so i've rounded up a few of my favorite mint colored spring '12 pieces:

1. paige denim verdugo ultra skinny in mint, 2. asos pyramid metal tip clutch, 3. zara pleated trousers , 4. splendid striped jersey t-shirt, 5. topshop drop back sleeveless shirt, 6. essie nail polish in mint candy apple, 7. 7 for all mankind minty pump

if you follow me on instagram (@stylextraordinaire, if you don't you should!) you may have seen that i already bought those paige jeans (love!!).  what are your thoughts on the pastel color trend?  will you be wearing any minty green this coming spring?

sunday/monday

quick little tuesday post of what i wore sunday. and also monday. after my weekend of waking up early, i wasn't feeling like putting together a new outfit so i wore the same thing as sunday.  its okay though, cause no one that saw me sunday also saw me monday.  i guess could have kept this a secret.

gap denim jacket (similar), madewell shirt (old), vintage blouse, j brand shorts, zara tights (similar), jeffrey campbell boots (old), jw hulme bag

hope the week started well for everyone!  almost half way to the weekend!  i can hardly wait for it, i'm going to palm springs!

more sparkles!

finally - a new outfit post!  i bet you guys all though i wasn't wearing any clothes the last few weeks!  in reality i've been too busy to take outfit photos (not waking up early enough/wearing leggings everyday). 

 splendid sweater, rag & bone shirt (old), ella moss shorts, zara tights, free people socks, frye boots, ray ban sunglasses, j.w. hulme bag

  
i saw this sweater a while back at letters from LA, and kinda became obsessed with it.  only splendid didn't have it on their site in this color so i was super bummed that i couldn't get it with my discount.  but then - it was like the universe wanted me to have it - i snagged the last one at letters from LA!  for 70% off!!  practically a steal!!