Future's so bright...blah blah blah...
Trench: J.Crew (19.00)
Sweatshirt: J.Crew (15.00)
Button Up: Marshalls (7.00)
Jeans: Urban Outfitters (gift)
Shoes: Sperry Topsiders via Salvation Army (7.00)
Sunnies: Fred Flare (11.00)
Photos: Chris
This weekend was a quiet one, just a lot of errand-running, so I wanted to be comfortable. I wore this on Saturday to go with Chris to Salvation Army and a bunch of other places. Usually, when I go to thrift stores I'm a little more practical with what I wear, but it was 50 F outside and I felt springy! I had the incredible luck a few weeks ago of finding a brand new pair of Sperry boat shoes at the thrift store, so they made their debut on saturday. I really want to get them broken in before Summer. I'm not going to lie, I want warm weather badly. This has been an anti-climactic winter, although the weather sounds like it's going to be nasty later this week.
I also broke out one of my favorite pins (above). It's rare that I find anything with my name on it that isn't "Julia" so I was stoked a few years ago to find this vintage pin-up girl. She's an old WWII plane decal. I like knowing that a hot lady with my name cheered up soldiers long ago. And yes, that button needs to be sewed on.
Also, Rachel from AdventuresInCooking asked a great question:
Q: "I have a question for you...how do you decide if you are crossing the line between "professional" and "Unprofressional" with your clothing. I have a purple and navy dress similar to the one you are wearing that I am dying to wear with tights and flats. I worry it's too short. How do you decide?????"
A: First of all, I am in no way the authority on how to dress in the workplace. I have the advantage of working in a creative environment where we are able to get away with a lot. For my skirts and dresses, I usually go by the five finger rule: lay your arms flat against your sides with your fingers straight down, is your skirt above or below them? Mine are usually even with or a little below my middle finger (this was the rule for camp dances when I was a kid, I guess it stuck). In the winter, I always wear tights, and year round I always stay covered-up up top. The key is to keep your outfit balanced. During my travel season when I'm visiting high schools, I am more modest with what I wear in consideration for the circumstances. I also almost never show the tattoos on my back and usually wear bracelets to cover the one on my wrist, this is to balance the fact that I have a big metal ring through my nose (I am not the only one in my office who has piercing's). Also, and this is a big one, my work mantra: Dress for the job you want, not the job you have. With-in reason, of course!
If you have a question, please feel free to email me or leave a comment!
(any hair questions will be addressed in the monthly hair-post)
44 comments:
holy goodness, those sperry topsiders were such an awesome salvation army find, i'm extremely envious.
I love your trench and that little button!! :) What an adorable detail! I'm also lovin' your buns...hehe Spring can't come soon enough
Lucky you for finding the sperry topsiders!!! I'll keep my eye out for Julie pins :)
Also,
How do you find such great deals on j.crew??? Thrifted?
I love this! Cute pin and lovely outfit :) You look great as always! x
sweatshirts and button downs are amazing! you pull it off perfectly.
I LOVE that trench, oh my god!
lovelove, M.
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Holy cute - I love the pin.
adorable! you look so badass in the first picture. i'm envious of your sperry find b/c i kind of want to try a pair but can't bring myself to pay full price for something so specific that doesn't go with most of my wardrobe. :/
xo!
I just bought those same sunnies last Friday, and I can't wait for them to come in!! Hope they look as cute on me as they do on you.
Love your mini trench, really cute :) Like that mantra, about work dressing!
I can't wait for the warm weather to come either! Stay warm and dry this week!
an awesome answer to a great question!
it's hard for me to dress up at work cuz it's a cubicle job and i handle a team of agents..i'm supposed to look professional and 'supervisor-y' but i sneak in boho pieces by piling on my bangles...or long necklaces. :D
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Mmm, I sure do like the minimalist look you've been doing lately--stripes and basic trenches and whatnot. Very French. Also, your hair tutorial a while back inspired me to start fooling with my (unruly) mane more frequently.
I am in the fetal stage of a new fashion blog--what I mean to say is, it has just been born--so if you get a chance, check out lucymarmalade.blogspot.com . My focus, like yours, is frugality and fashion! Anyway, I've been a long-time reader, so thanks for all the great ideas.
This is a perfect Spring-y outfit. And it sounds like you've been having great luck at the thrift store!
Those shade make me want to shimmy straight out of my drawers.
I love the jacket! So classy and cute.
gorgeous love your trench jacket
Good advice on work appropriate clothes! You look awesome!
Cute outfit!!
what a simple yet chic outfit. love it!
love the hair!
Love that short trench! The collar on it is fantastic! I can rarely find something that says "Annie" and not "Anne" (unless its of a redheaded orphan), so I get your excitement about the pin! She's so pretty!
love the trench!
i remember the five finger rule, still use it too haha
I'm excited for your thrift finds!
And that pin is adorable! I love finding stuff with my name.
Gorgeous outfit. Love the hair :)
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perfect footwear! awesome to find sperrys for $7!
xo.
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Love the trench & the Sperry's - What a great thrift shop find!!
XoXo
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very nice shoes!! Perfect weekend outfit!
I work in a business casual environment, but I totally bend the rules. Short skirts(with tights although it doesn't really help the situation), ripped jeans(but not messy), heels EVERYDAY.
I just need to enjoy being me, and I'm not going to let my silly business casual scenery put a damper on my bright lights!
BEEP BEEP, COMING THROUGH!
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ah yes, the finger tip rule. I remember many a hallway stop by the security guards in High School stopping girls in the springtime w/their booty shorts on.
You have the best luck thrifting shoes... every time I look (because I think, hey, Julie finds shoes!) I end up seeing a bunch of 3 in black wedge plastic flip flops. fail.
I love the simplicity of this outfit. Awesome thrift find with the shoes.
Definitely a good mantra for staying sane with work outfits! Although I'm sure my coworkers wouldn't mind seeing me in something other than scuffed boots...
hey julie! i find that what you suggested is very good advice. my office says they are business casual (where i would definitely use your measurement suggestion)but really, everyone is more-so conservative. i heard tim gunn say that usually 2 inches above the knee is where you should land for skirts. i tend to lean that way, or else i get looks from my co-workers! ha
I love this outfit!! You got that trench for $19?? I'm sooo jealous! I need one of those in my life! :)
I actually do have a question about your job - you have my dream job! I really want to become a college recruiter or admissions counselor. If I may, I am curious to ask about your (educational, professional) background and what led you to your current position?
I love that side bun! Super cute! I can't wait until my hair is long enough to do that!
that pin is adorable :)
would you be able to give us some close-ups on your shoes, though?
I love that pin!! So cute..
great pin on your coat and shoes. this is so adorable!
Oooh, nice shoes! :D I found a nice new pair of shoes at Salvation Army this weekend too. Thrift shops have the very best pairs!
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Thanks for answering my question (and in your blog!!!). It really helps and reaffirms how I have been gaging my dress!
so cute! love your hair and shoes...and coat...and everything :D
I love this outfit. The first thing I thought of when I saw your pics was "this is what Audrey Hepburn would look like if she were playing a spy on her day off."
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Adorable! I am really loving the hairstyle you've been rocking lately :o) I have bangs, so putting my hair up super high and then pinning back the fringe with a headband would work perfectly! Thanks for the ideas
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