Earth Tones With a Pop of Red

Howdy! I've been MIA because of my busy schedule lately. Here's a quick outfit post before I finish cleaning up and head to the gym.

Gap Sweater    |   Gap Pants   |   Gap Beanie   |   Jeffrey Campbell Shoes

This sweater made an appearance in my last post, and I'm wearing it again here! Slouchy sweaters are a no-brainer when it comes to incorporating them into your outfit. You can wear them with everything: mini skirts, pencil skirts, a-line skirts, jeans, trousers. Since my ensemble is mostly earth toned, I opted to wear a bright red beanie for a pop of color and extra warmth.

I've been thinking about the act of multitasking, and its effectiveness. Some say that it's not really multitasking but task switching, and that multitasking actually results in lower productivity because you're not entirely focused on one thing. What do you think? I'm always multitasking because I often feel pressed for time, and feel that things get done faster if I do several things at once. I eat breakfast while getting ready in the morning or while walking to the train. Sometimes I exercise while watching tv at home. I cook, clean, and do laundry at the same time. But now I'm rethinking this whole multitasking strategy. Sometimes I find that if I start several projects at once, I get sidetracked and then the projects are halfway done. And this is only my personal life.

At work, the multitasking increases tenfold. I always have a list of things that need to be done for the day. But there's also emails that need to be answered. People coming to you in person with questions all day. Last minute requests, deadlines to be met, tasks to delegate. Does this sound familiar to you? I'm sure you can relate. So, do you multitask and if so, do you find that it's effective? I'm really interested to know!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Textured: Cozy Sweater and Suede Skirt

Gap Sweater on sale!    |   old Forever 21 Skirt (similar)   |   Apri Booties via Marshalls

There was a period where every single top I picked up in stores was part of the cream, off white, beige family. I would see tops in other colors and think "this sweater in red is so pretty. But the cream, the cream goes with everything!" And as much as I like color, sometimes I just dig the good ole' neutrals more. They just make any outfit look, well, classic. They look great when worn with a rich, vibrant color like the cognac skirt I'm wearing. Check out this post to see how I last styled the same skirt.

Collared Top and Pleated Floral Skirt

Gap Top on sale for $24.99    |  Gap Skirt on sale for $31.99    |  Zara Shoes (old)  |  Gap Clutch

Slouchy Knits

Although my busy schedule has me running around, I always make time to look presentable. It takes the same amount of time to put on a nice outfit as it does to put on a crummy outfit. When I'm pressed for time, I gravitate towards pieces that are easy and casual, like this slouchy top from the Gap that I'm wearing. I paired it with this a-line skirt from Loft. I had been stalking this skirt, debating whether or not to purchase it, and I'm so glad that I did. My favorite part about this skirt is the soft, stretchy knit material. It's too bad that the store ran out of my size though.

Do you have a go to piece for the days when you're in a time crunch?

Gap Top    |  Loft Skirt    |  Gap Boots  |    |   Right Arm: CWonder Cuff, Left Arm: BaubleBar    |   History + Industry Earrings

Gift Guide For Her: the Gap edition

Still working on your holiday shopping list? I'm here to help! Here's a Gap edition of the gift guide for her. All regular priced items are 30% off their website and stores right now!

1- Love love love these boots. Black, leather, low heeled, and practical. Wear them with EVERYTHING!

2- Burgundy calf hair tech gloves are perfect for the busy career women on the go.

3-Festive pom-pom honeycomb beanie. I own this hat and it keeps my head and ears super warm.

4- Chunky Fair Isle Scarf

5- Calf Hair Wristlet Clutch. I saw the black version of this clutch on a heightened display shelf and couldn't find it in on the sales floor. But a salesperson found the burgundy version, and let me tell you, I SWOONED when I saw it. Burgundy calf hair on one side, black leather on the other, strap for your wrist, pocket and card slots on the inside. SOLD.

6- Quilted slippers to keep those tootsies warm.

7-Every woman needs a leather tote bag. This Gap one is lightweight and come in a variety of colors.

8- These Maximum Heat Tights are a must have! They will save your legs from the frigid temperature when wearing skirts and dresses. I wore these tights today in 30 degree weather, and barely felt the cold.

All regular priced items are 30% off on the website and in stores. Happy Shopping!

This is not a sponsored post.

The Five Dollar Top

Hey there! I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I spent my Thanksgiving eating too much food, catching up on The Walking Dead and making Chocolate Cornflake cookies. I found the recipe in Saveur Magazine. Apparently, chocolate cornflake cookies are popular in Iceland during the Christmas season. They didn't turn out how I expected them to, but everyone enjoyed them and they sure were crunchy, chewy and sweet.

I wore this Free People Tunic on Thanksgiving. I scored it for FIVE DOLLARS at Marshalls during their Labor Day clearance. When I saw the price tag, I thought I was reading it incorrectly. FIVE DOLLARS! WHOOO!

Free People Tunic    | Gap Hat    |  Apri Boots

Leather you will or leather you won't

gifted Bebe Jacket    |  Gap Dress    |  Apri Boots  |   Top necklace:DIY  |   Bottom Necklace: Lucky Brand

Last week, you could still get away with rocking bare legs, but now all I can say is brrrr! You'll freeze your tootsies off.

Every woman should own a black leather jacket. They make you look instantly cool and chic. But owning a light colored leather jacket was something I never gave a second thought to. My friend had this jacket that I'm wearing in these pictures. I thought it was kind of cheesy when she showed it to me, but after some convincing I thought "why not? There's no harm in just trying it on." I was sold! It fits well, it's real leather, and surprisingly, I reach for this jacket more than my black one. Moral of the story: Step outside of your comfort zone because sometimes your friends know best. Happy Monday ya'll!

Sweater Weather

Gap Cardigan    |  Gap Tee   |  Lucky Brand Jeans  |   Random Scarf   |   Gap Girls Hat (on sale for $10)   |   Gap Boots

I have always preferred wearing knits over chunky wool sweaters. There's something about the bulkiness, the weight, the heat trapping material that has always made me uncomfortable, so I'd say that sweater cardigans are a compromise. This one from Gap is soft and cozy, and since it's a cardigan, I don't have to worry about getting too hot since it's open.

This picture makes me think of TLC's song "Creep."

Ombre + Knits: The Gap Edition

Gap Cardigan (similar)   |  Gap Girls Dress (cute one here)   |  Gap Boots   |   Free People Belt worn as necklace

TGIF! It's been a long week, and I can't wait to unwind with some tea and catch up on episodes of Californication. You know how most people dress down on Friday's? Well, I do the opposite. Friday's are the day I put in a little more effort and finally put on some makeup. It helps to lighten my mood and makes me look forward to the weekend.

Simple pieces like this Gap Kid's ombre dress I'm wearing can be dressed up or down. Since my black booties and awesome statement necklace add a little bit of edge to the outfit, I threw this cream colored cardigan on to soften up the whole look. Also, my necklace is actually a belt from Free People.

Remember to always accessorize and have a terrific weekend folks! Thank you so much for stopping by!

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This post is not sponsored by Gap. I am just obsessed with their clothing.

Crochet Sweater and Floral Shorts

I wore this a few weeks ago when it was still warm enough to wear shorts and too hot to wear a sweater. I almost forgot I had these shorts. I found them in the back of my closet, and figured the bright floral print would compliment my crocheted sweater, and GH Bass oxfords.

Gap Sweater   |   Zara Shorts (cute ones here)   |   GH Bass Shoes