weekend wonderings

Indigo Rein jeans, Macy's

top, H&M

ear cuff, etsy

Born "Jassie" sandals, Ross clearance

   Most of my posts are work outfits, so I thought it'd be fun to post a weekend look for once. I didn't wear the sandals out but I put them on for a few photos, just to see how they'd look with the cuffed jeans. I like the idea of these sandals, but after looking at the photos I wonder whether they make my feet look big.  I like the top and jeans together (see below), but when I add in the sandals, the proportions seem a bit off. I think I'd need a shorter top if I was going to wear the jeans and sandals together. The pressing problems of style bloggers ... an easy weekend outfit triggers all kinds of scrutiny!

   

    One thing I definitely love about this outfit is the ear cuff. My husband doesn't get the appeal of the itty-bitty chains but I think they are very rockstar librarian.
      Something else I love is my freshly waxed brows. It makes such a difference. 

busy bee, creaky knees

 Cable & Gauge cardigan and same ol' jeans, Ross

top, H&M (2009)

         This cardigan has been hanging in my closet for months, but it's been getting quite a bit of wear lately. I like its tonal embellishments. 

       February seemed to speed by in the blink of an eye! But I can't complain too much since that means spring break is even closer. ;) 

       While February was a short month, it was also a busy one. The previous weekend was devoted to an aikido seminar, which meant waking up early to lug heavy mats around the gym. I felt like I had gotten a workout even before classes started! On Monday I woke up feeling like someone had stolen my perfectly good knees and replaced them with that of an old lady. This Saturday was also busy as I attended a librarian conference. At first I was tempted to skip the conference and sleep in instead, but I'm glad I went. The presentation was useful and it was a good opportunity to network and let people know that I'm still looking for my dream job.

     What's been keeping you busy lately?

February Freeze: peacock feathers, cloud 9

Matthew Williamson for H&M top (2009)

Michael Michael Kors zipper detail sweater, Macy's

White House Black Market blazer, thrifted

necklace, Forever 21

Sarah Coventry ring, random little kiosk

Beau jeggings, Ross

     This is what I wore to drop off the payment for the wedding officiant. The office does lunchtime weddings on site, and as I paid for the officiant, a wedding was going on behind the wooden partition. As  I listened to the judge lead a couple through the ceremony, I realized that I'm going to be doing the same thing in just about a month. It was an amazing moment for me - while I've been planning the wedding for a bit, it didn't seem real until right then. 

    This top is a February Freeze item, but I do like the colors (yes, I probably have said this about every February Freeze item so far). The ring is also another February Freeze item - the stone (it might be a watermelon rhinestone) is gorgeous, but the ring is so heavy duty that it's not quite adjustable, and tends to slide around on my finger. I used to refer to it as my cocktail ring, but I just don't get out for cocktails much, so I've decided to wear it anytime I feel like it.
    I think I'll be adding to my wardrobe wish list a pair of black skinny or straight leg jeans. Looking at the photos, I realized that a black pair of skinnies would have really pulled this look together. Honestly can't remember the last time I owned a pair of black jeans ... 

     

     Have a wonderful and relaxing weekend! :)