4 day week in review

Tuesday was my first day back this week- decided on something comfortable, since I never know what awaits after a few days off. I chose a dress I bought at the most recent NY&Co BIG Sale. I believe it ended up being 12.99. It's a great one, too, because it is just a heavy cotton/knit but it didn't lose its shape after a few hours like so many of these dresses tend to do.

Dress: NY&Co, $12.99
Jacket: JCP, Worthington, Clearance, some time ago
Shoes: Forever 21, clearance in store, $12.99

Wednesday I had a breakfast with incoming students and several meetings throughout the day. I've had this dress for awhile now and haven't worn it. It is very fitted which I usually stay away from at work (for reasons of comfort and vanity) but since it is knee length and I planned to wear it with flats, I figured it was de-hussied enough to warrant a work wear. I will wear it again but I was conscious of its body-hugging-ness throughout the day. :)

The shoes are funny- I bought them to go with a "retro" look I'd put together for the LA Derby in 2013; didn't LOVE them then, but they worked with the outfit at the time. Hadn't worn them since. Decided to give them a shot with this dress and I decided I like them- they are not something I'd wear away from the office, but they are a cute flat option when a sandal feels to casual.

Dress: H&M, $12.99
Shoes: JCP; $20
Cardi: JCP, Worthington, $12

Thursday was my "Is it Friday yet?" day, and I'd only been at work for 3 days! Went to Happy Hour Wednesday after work with an out-of-town friend and a few drinks turned into dinner and being out later than I like to be on weekday.
Even with the later night the night before, some weeks feel long no matter what happens, I suppose. I just didn't want to deal with Thursday from the moment I woke up. Went with one of my "this may as well be pj's" standards, the cotton maxi skirt. Originally picked out a hot pink blouse to wear with it but decided that I wanted to go even more casual with a full cotton outfit. Bought this tee probably a year or so ago and wore it for the first time today.

Skirt: Ebay, $5
Top: Love Culture, $8.99

FRIDAY!! Oh sweet Friday, you never disappoint! Today is going to be a great day, if for no other reason than it is Friday and I like my outfit. (that ALWAYS helps) I am showing a close up of my bracelet (and my oil burns from cooking this past weekend!) to show the detail of this shirt- so neat... it's linen with specks of every color of the rainbow subtly running throughout. Love it.

Jeans: SO brand, KOHLS, $14
Top: J Crew Factory, $24
Shoes: Nine West