looking back.

armani exchange never disappoints. they have a petite line which fits me perfectly, and they have an outlet store which always has small sizes. this is one of my go-to places for un-boring work clothes. each and every one of their pieces has some detail that makes it a bit edgy. this is a simple and classic sheath dress. until you turn around. ok, so maybe this dress isn't exactly office appropriate, but i brought a jacket.

(dress, armani exchange; jacket, calvin klein; bag; le lotus bleu)

wrinkled in time.

love the idea of linen. i'm reminded of advertisements with models in their flowy wide leg pants and crisp white shirts. beautiful if all you do is stand around. after the 45 minute drive to work, i'm already a rumpled, crumpled mess. can you imagine what these shorts look like at the end of the day?

(shorts, bebe; belt, bcbg; top, f21)

flutter by.

i usually don't wear this much lace, unless it's black, but this top had some oomph-worthy qualities i couldn't pass up: 1) its cream color gave it that aged, vintage-y look, 2) it's super soft lace, not stiff and itchy lace, 3) it had these flowing butterfly sleeves, and 4) it was on the "last one in the store" rack, getting me 10% off.

(top, everblue; zip pants, express; shoes, aldo)