Best Kept Secret

What I'm wearing: J.Crew jersey dress (2007), Gap cardigan (2008), Target wedges, NY & Co Outlet necklace

I'm a bargain shopper. The older I get, the more difficult it seems for me to spend a lot of money on one item. Which is why I'm in love with outlet malls. They are a stylish girl's best kept secret; they're a great way to update your wardrobe without spending a ton of money. On a recent trip, I struck gold at the NY & Co. Outlet. They were having a buy one, get one 75% off sale on jewelry, so I snagged three necklaces and a bracelet. All four are colorful and fun, and I think they will be in constant rotation in my summer wardrobe. I didn't get a close-up shot today, but I'm sure you'll be seeing a lot more of this necklace. Also, today I was able to do another outfit shoot in the Numbers Garden on campus. It was so fun; thanks for being such a good sport Alex :)

In The Garden

What I'm wearing: Forever 21 top, J.Crew Minnie pant, J.Crew flats, Forever 21 necklace

Reason #728 that I love my university: so many awesome spots on campus for photo ops. While on the way to a meeting yesterday, my roommate Alex and I decided that I needed to have an impromptu photo shoot in the "Numbers Garden" on campus. So much fun! This was another "business casual" event which means no jeans, so I wore my J.Crew Minnie pants again. They're proving to be a great purchase: they're comfortable, flattering, and feel less stuffy than long black dress pants. I can already tell they're going to be a staple in my work wardrobe this summer!