Oufit of the Week #1

I tried to start doing this once before but failed miserable. I really enjoy other bloggers post like this especially Makeup by Tiffany D. I'm not quite ready to do individual outfit post yet but I hope you guys till enjoy this one !

September 22 - 28

Sunday: Work Day

Sunday's at my work place is really 'Where Whatever You Want Day' since there is only a couple of us in the office its really doesn't matter what you wear. I like to think I still look presentable but sometimes I come home and I'm like did you really just wear that to work ?

Sweater: H&M

Bottoms: Rag & Bone - found here

Purse: Longchamp

Flats: Zara 

Necklace: Costa Blanca (found in stores)

Monday: School Day

I like Mondays, because unlike the weekends where I have to get up at 5:30am my Monday lecture isn't till late in the afternoon so I get to sleep in and take my time getting ready to school.

Blazer: Zara

Top: Aritzia

Jeans: Rag and Bone - found here

Flats: Sam Edelman

Tuesday: Work Day

My office is a more relaxed business casual. I usually can get away with anything that isn't blue jeans.

Sweater: Gap

Pants: JCREW Factory - found here

Purse: Michael Kors - found here

Loafers: Target

Necklace: Nordstrom

Wednesday: Work & School Day

I hate Wednesdays. I work 6am-3pm then travel an hour to campus and have class from 4:30pm-8:20pm. Its the absolute worst but on the bright side only 9 Wednesdays of torture left. Therefore I try to dress as comfortable as I can.

Blazer: Forever 21

Top: Aritzia

Jeans: Rag and Bone - found here

Loafers: Target

Necklace: Forever 21

Thursday: School Day

Like Monday my Thursday class is also in the late afternoon so I get to sleep in and take my time in the Mornings. Its a wonderful thing.

Sweater: Aritzia - Found Here 

Dress: Winners

Purse: Rebecca Minkoff - Found Here

Necklace: Forever 21

Flats: Ardene

Friday
This week Friday was a complete write off day for me. I spent the majority on the day sleeping and never even changed out of my pjs. You don't even I have to tell me, I am the life of the party.

Saturday: Work Day

Again the weekends are pretty casual at my work.

Sweater: Aritzia - Found Here 

T-Shirt: JCREW Factory- Found Here

Jeans: Citizens of Humanity

Shoes: Converse


Again Thanks for Stop By,

#wishlistwednesday

I am an avid list maker and a frequent window shopper so I love this tag when I first saw it on Krista's Blog: Southern Shopaholic

So here is currently on my wish list:

1.  A Large Red 'Le Pliage' Longchamp Tote.

I currently own the a beige on and absolutely adore it for both work and school but due the lightness in colour it gets dirty quite easily :(. I love red as a pop of colour and really want to add this one to my wardrobe.

2. Rayban Aviator Sunnies

I know summer is ending but it doesn't stop me from wanting these any less. However unlike the other items on my list where I can justify purchasing these I think will permanently live on the wishlist. Why? because I have sat on, wrecked or lost all my sunglasses to date.

3. IPAD mini 

Apple gets me every time, when this first came out I thought it was absolutely ridiculous like the regular IPAD was cool enough and I thought the mini was just an overkill. Until I saw my friend use it for all her class and thought it was genius. She only had to carry a light tote to each class, where I carried my heavy backpack or a huge tote cause I need to carry my laptop on me a all times. Needless to say I will most likely be purchasing one once the IPAD 2 comes (rumour has it in October).

4. JCREW Factory Crystal Pendant Necklace
I was on a hunt for the Lattice Necklace Dupe last year. This year JCREW have duped themselves and I am in serious lust.

5. OASAP Collarless Asymmetric Tweed Coat

This was love at sight.

xoxo,

@jenniferanbui



My Favorite Work Pants

The majority of my summer I have spent working and although my office is business causal, people here tend to dress how they like, we have agents that wear swim shorts and t-shirts to people in full on suits.

Before this summer I only worked one 'business' day a week (I worked the weekend too but it was unwritten rule that weekends were wear whatever you want to the office day, pjs included !) but because I was in the office more and I had a more 'important' position I wanted needed to vamp up my wardrobe. I want to fall somewhere between swim shorts and suit (leaning more towards suits). It was then that I was introduced to Minnie.

I first met Minnie last summer down in Portland, Oregon at a JCREW Factory outlet. I originally found out about her through the wonderful world of YouTube (I'm addicted to haul videos) and was thrilled when she was at the outlet for an extra 30% off. So how could I say no?

Next thing you know, I now own 4 pairs (3 Minnie's, 1 dupe). What I love the most about these pants are you really don't have to break the bank for them. I have gotten all of mine on sale ranging from $10 dollars to $55)

They feel like leggings, the crop hits you perfectly (sometimes you need to adjust it), they look professional, and most importantly don't break the bank.

Here are my tips to scoring your own Minnie's

1. JCREW factory  the Minnie Pant

why I love it:

-They are an exact dupe for JCREW Minnie pant 

-The factory store consistently has 40-50 percent off sales

-The factory store sells them in wearable, staple colours.

(I've got my navy ones for $55 and my black ones for $45) 

2. JCREW sale

Why I love it:

-You can find fun colours

-If you wait till there super sales (extra 40%) you can find some for super cheap, were talking $17 cheap.

(I got my royal blue ones for $17)

3. Dupe it.

After my life altering discovery of these wonderful pants I start seeing them everywhere at every price point and in tons of different colours.

My own dupe is from Old Navy and they are called "The Diva Skinny-Ankle Pants."I have these in a dark grey and paid $10)

I've gotten my sister a dupe pair at Banana Republic and they are called "Sloan fit slim ankle pant." I paid $45 for hers.

And finally I was lusting over a couple pairs (mint and red) on Aritzia site when they were on sale but regrettably decided against them. They are called the "Elliot Pant" 

All the store i've mention have wonderful sales and you can often find them for more 50% off !

& that ends my tribute to my favorite work pants.