Grey Shift with Coral Spring Coat

If I look fancier than usual, it's because this was my outfit for Report Card Pickup. I tried to be pretty straight-forwardly professional (for once!), but snuck in that cheetah belt for a tiny bit of flavor.

The most interesting part of this outfit is the coat. It is a children's Crewcuts coat I found at a J Crew outlet. I didn't buy it the first time I saw it, regretted it, and then miraculously found it again in my size! The color is gorgeous, and I love the playful/sophisticated vibe. 

Are you guilty of raiding the kids section, too?

J Crew Crewcuts: coat

Calvin Klein: dress

Target: belt

Payless: shoes

Forever 21: earrings

Sheer Blouse with Studs and Leopard Pumps

I was so excited for the first day back at school with kids. Finally, I was back to "real clothes" and not just dressing to bear the heat. But when the day actually came, I stared at my open closet and felt like I forgot how to dress for real! I relied on the classic black and white to get me back in the swing of things. And, of course, I got to finally bust out these perfect Vince Camuto leopard pumps. Expect to see a lot of these babies.

similar Blouse // similar Belt // similar Skirt // similar Shoes