Searching For Summer

Sorry about my linty mirror!  Anyway, I had to show you my new summer outfit, since it will be months until I get to actually wear it.

I am loving this new anchor top with the button detail and peter pan collar!  Also, the black shorts have the nautical button detail.  Did you notice the necklace?  It is the very one I posted a few days ago.  My loving husband got it for me for Valentine's day, and I couldn't have been happier.

 I think the black and cream ballet flats keep the outfit sweet and classic, since the shorts are quite short.

top: Forever 21

shorts: Forever 21

shoes: Tahari

necklace: Plastic Couture on etsy.com

Red Pants and Chipmunk Ring

 I never thought to wear colored pants until Lori talked about them; and "why not?" I asked myself.

I think the key to wearing colored pants is to keep everything else in the outfit simple and pretty neutral.  I could add a blazer and scarf , or jean jacket with boots.  There are multiple ways to style these pants, so I am happy I tried them!

Chipmunk ring that I got for $5.  I think it is the perfect, waiting for Spring, accessory.  A bit cutesy  for someone my age, but I think as long as everything else in the outfit is simple and sophisticated, it is still okay.

pants: TJ Maxx

top: Old Navy

shoes: Old Navy

ring: On the Blvd. Antiques