Familiar

Happy Tuesday, everyone!  BF and I both had the day off from work yesterday and it was such a treat to be able to spend the extra time together.  We agreed to go out to lunch and discussed the merits of a few neighborhood restaurants.  This was our chance to try something new!  Someplace exciting!  But in the end, we settled on the local diner.  He had an omelet and I had a chicken sandwich.  Not so new or exciting.  We're typically adventurous eaters, but sometimes the familiar favorites just hit the spot. 

I think my eating habits are similar to my dressing habits.  Although I'm very willing to take risks when assembling outfits, my default mode is to rely on the familiar.  Take this gingham shirt and v-neck sweater.  I almost always wear them together.  And I almost always style them with red (see here for proof).  I know that both items fit well and that they work well with a variety of bottoms.  And I know that they allow me to look work-appropriate without looking the least bit stuffy.  Sometimes you just have to go with what you know, right? (And I would be remiss if I neglected to credit Lisa's post with the inspiration to combine black and white with this particular shade of tomato red.  Thanks, Lisa!)

J. Crew No. 2 Pencil Skirt in Vibrant Flame (splurge, but 25% off) (similar)
Ann Taylor gingham button down. Thrifted for $5 (similar)
Theory v-neck sweater. Thrifted for $5
AK Anne Klein boots.  Gifted
J. Crew thin hand-enameled bangles.  Retail: $20/each. Sale: $11/each (buy)
Marc by Marc Jacobs "Daisy" perfume ring (very similar without the perfume)

Thanks for reading!