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My sister’s caftan is from @anthropologie (bought this summer so maybe you can find on resale sites).

I’m wearing a @bananarepublic dress also from this summer with the @universalstandard denim chore jacket and a hat I got from a @madewell collab a year or so ago. I glammed it up with some gold chains and gold drop earrings, but kept it comfy for a night of standing and dancing with @birkenstock sandals.

This was my first big outing since my eye surgery, and with a pocketful of eye drops I felt good (and grateful we splurged for good seats!).

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Outfit Posts, Summer · June 3, 2011

My Wardrobe Today – Friday

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Chambray shirt – Merona for Target
Pencil skirt – Calvin Klein (no longer available – similar)
Black pumps – Nine West (no longer available – similar)
Turquoise necklace – Allison Dayton
Silver cuff
Black bag – Banana Republic Sandhurst hobo (no longer available, purchased from a reader who was selling it)

I dug the slouchy shirt with the crisp skirt in the mirror; my husband said the outfit was “casual chic” but in the photos I think it looks a bit sloppy. I am not the best model; I get in front of the camera and get so stiff and awkward and worry about the lack of time, the neighbors watching, Emerson waiting in the car behind my husband (the photog) and it doesn't help translate the ensemble. I know my photos have improved since the days when I posed all stiff in my office mirror with my cheapy camera; my poses too will improve with time!

This weekend is our seventh wedding anniversary! Tonight we are going to a party (hello overnight babysitter – thanks Mommy!), tomorrow morning there is a community meet-and-greet for little kiddos and their parents, Sunday is the farmers market (in my community, the farmers market is the big weekend social event where you see all your friends and neighbors and catch up) but other than that the weekend is pretty open and I can't wait!

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  1. Jnicks says

    June 13, 2011 at 12:35 am

    I’m actually posting here for the first time to tell you I think you look really good here. 

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  2. Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

    June 7, 2011 at 3:25 pm

    I was just complimenting my husband tonight, that he takes 3-5 pics at most, neither of us look at them until I slap the memory card in the reader.  My pics aren’t eye candy worthy, but they are pretty darn good for 1 minute shoots! 🙂

    Reply
  3. Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

    June 7, 2011 at 3:24 pm

    Thanks Katie!

    Reply
  4. Katie Porter says

    June 7, 2011 at 3:22 pm

    I didn’t think “sloppy” once when looking at the photos.  I was actually thinking how utterly cute the outfit looks and how I must get a similar shirt to wear with my pencil skirts.  I think it’s perfect for a business casual work setting.

    Reply
  5. Kat says

    June 6, 2011 at 3:16 pm

    Posing ain’t easy, lady. I have no idea how you do it with such limited time. Most of my shoots take at least 20 minutes, and we throw out 75% of the shots!

    You look lovely – and I like the ‘casual friday’ vibe of it, but it’s still professional.

    Reply
  6. Ashley says

    June 5, 2011 at 3:18 pm

    Love the denim and black together! So cute!

    Reply
  7. Kimberlee VDW says

    June 5, 2011 at 12:09 am

    Aww congrats on 7 years! I love the look of a denim/chambray shirt with black 🙂

    Reply
  8. Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

    June 4, 2011 at 10:26 pm

    Thanks so much!

    Reply
  9. Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

    June 4, 2011 at 10:26 pm

    That could be cute, with a pencil skirt or some skinny jeans and flat sandals? 🙂

    Reply
  10. Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

    June 4, 2011 at 10:25 pm

    We have yet to get to our pool.  Walked past it twice today and it was calling to me.  Maybe tomorrow…

    Reply
  11. Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

    June 4, 2011 at 10:25 pm

    Thank you so much Primrose!

    Reply
  12. Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

    June 4, 2011 at 10:24 pm

    I just got it a couple weeks ago; it’s sold out online but I saw it in the store just the other day.  Good luck!

    Reply
  13. Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

    June 4, 2011 at 10:24 pm

    Thanks!  I am really surprised how versatile this shirt is!  Glad I got it, even though I was going to return it originally!

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  14. Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

    June 4, 2011 at 10:23 pm

    Nope, no jacket.  My office is “business casual” so I am often more dressed up than many of my colleagues.  The very tres stylish director of our office yesterday was only wearing a polo and chinos when he usually is in suits or at least a crisp shirt and suiting trousers. 🙂

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  15. Primrose Beresford says

    June 4, 2011 at 6:21 am

    Hi Allie

    I just found your blog and have been reading back through some of your entries. Here in Edinburgh UK, we are in the high 50’s temperature wise at this time of year. Yesterday it was in the 80’s however, and without aircon our office was very hot. I immediately thought of your blog, and how you manage to stay so stylish despite the warm weather.

    I like the fact that your fashion is very stylish, but suited to a mum with a job and kid.

    I absolutely love the way you accessorize fairly plain outfits, and turn them into something sensational.

    Very best wishes,
    Primrose

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  16. caitlin says

    June 4, 2011 at 12:55 am

    i love this chambray shirt on you & with the black skirt! it’s such a good way to dress it up for work. i may have to go get it, hope they still have it !!! have a wonderful weekend lady ! XO 

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  17. Ways2BWicked says

    June 4, 2011 at 12:44 am

    I think the outfit looks very chic and put together. I have that shirt too and it can be worn casually or for the office. You look great, Allie!

    Reply
  18. Ginger says

    June 3, 2011 at 11:44 pm

    It’s casual, but not too sloppy.
    Did you have a jacket for the office too?

    Reply
  19. SweatStyleSwoon says

    June 3, 2011 at 11:44 pm

    Oooh I’ve been eyeing this shirt at Target — looks great on you! What if you untucked it then belted it at your waist? That might be fun. Enjoy your anniversary weekend — hooray for love & babysitters! 

    Reply
  20. Misty says

    June 3, 2011 at 9:00 pm

    Happy anniversary! Our weekend will be spent at the pool since it is already in the upper 90’s here.

    Reply
  21. Ruby Girl says

    June 3, 2011 at 7:42 pm

    that denim top is awesome on you! <3 EverRubyGirl.blogspot.com

    Reply
  22. Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

    June 3, 2011 at 3:58 pm

    You know you convinced me to get it, looking so good in it on your blog! 🙂  And thanks!

    Reply
  23. Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

    June 3, 2011 at 3:57 pm

    So true about the belt, but with the shirt more slouchy the outfit looked complete and didn’t need something to define my waist. 🙂

    Reply
  24. DWJ says

    June 3, 2011 at 3:55 pm

    You know I love that shirt, since I own it too 😉 And happy anniversary! 

    Reply
  25. EvaNadine says

    June 3, 2011 at 3:53 pm

    i dont think this outfit looks sloppy at all — i agree with your hubs that you look casual chic. perfect outfit for a friday.  maybe the only thing that looks “off” to me is that i think we are used to seeing you with a belt. i like the outfit without one, but maybe thats what is making it look a little less crisp to you? either way, its a thumbs up from me. 🙂

    and happy anni!

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