What I Wore Wednesday

 

So far, this is not my favorite week. Monday was surgery clinic, which basically means 8 hours of "butts and guts" (the fond phrase describing much of general surgery) and weird lumps in weird places (which I admit can be sort of interesting). Tuesday was our research presentation day. Our research project did not go so smoothly, particularly our data collection, and I honestly thought that my project partner was going to stroke out right before we presented. And once we finished the presentation and thought we were home free, one of our administrators walked into the room and told us that our medical school had decided to give us a surprise test on research methods right then and there. Not a good surprise. I think my last 'pop quiz' was in 9th grade.

So anyways, let's talk about better things, like this Aztec sweater. I would say that in general I gravitate more towards classic preppy pieces (J. Crew) than trends, but I've fallen head over heels for geometric and tribal prints. Also, my dad actually complimented me on this sweater. I can't remember the last time (if ever) that my dad noticed anything that I was wearing so this sweater must really have something going for it.

Cardi: Urban Outfitters (color sold out), another almost identical one

Jeans: J. Crew Factory

Shoes: Madewell (I wish that I could own them in every color)

And to try to make up for our mediocre research project, I wore my favorite sweater for our presentation. If I could keep only one top in my entire closet, it would be this one. I've worn it way too many times to count since I got it last year. I layered it over a ruffly button-up top that I looooove but is way old and starting to look a little shaggy. Also, I blame my research project induced-stress for my frazzled hair (and the dark circles that Stephen commented on when he got home from work).

 Sweater: J. Crew (old), similar-ish options here and here

Shirt: J. Crew Factory (old), similar here

Pants: Loft clearance (old)

Shoes: Jessica Simpson via TJ Maxx (old)

 Apparently Katie Holmes agrees that this sweater is the best. Also I'm sure that this is the only item I own that resembles anything in Katie Holmes closet.

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Happy Wednesday! Is it the weekend yet?

Linking up with Style Elixir, Alison, the Pleated Poppy, Wardrobe Wednesday, and Rolled Up Pretty.

Lace + Mustard and Poppy Jeans

I don't really have any inspiring stories, funny moments or wise (maybe?) words today, just a couple of outfits that brightened my week (all photos by my lovely sister).

Numero uno: Lace + Mustard

I've always loved lace (my wedding dress was all lace), so I'm thrilled that lace is supposed to be huge for spring. I'm all over it.

This mustard skirt is one of my favorite things to wear to work since it's not-your-average neutral pencil skirt. and I love this lace shirt (a J. Crew Factory sale find last year). Originally I had a mint cardi on too (mint and mustard!) but my sister convinced me that simplicity was better (and she was right).

Necklace: Ann Taylor Loft

Top: J. Crew Factory (old), similar here and here

Skirt: J. Crew (old), similar here and here

Shoes: Madewell

Joining Marionberry's Trend of the Month: Lace!

More lace loveliness (via my Pinterest)

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Numero dos: Poppy jeans + stripes

Like the striped dress, this is another 'cheater' outfit since I'm definitely not wearing this today on my general surgery rotation (and again, you probably don't want to see my OR scrubs and stylin' goggles/booties). But I will hopefully be wearing it this weekend (no call!) 

I wasn't so sure about the colored jean trend at first, but Kate Middleton convinced me: 

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Love her. And now I want them in every color: I definitely came home with this pair from Target, but they're going back since it just doesn't make sense for me to have multiple pairs of colored jeans that I can't wear to the hospital (or in the OR).

Scarf: FashionABLE (love their mission)

Top: Forever 21

Colored jeans in Poppy: J. Crew Factory (on sale!)

Boots: Famous Footwear (old) but this year's version

Have a lovely Wednesday!

Linking up with The Pleated Poppy, Style Elixir, Wardrobe Wednesday, Marionberry Style, Rolled Up Pretty, and Allison.

What I Wore Wednesday

Oh, Wednesday. I'm fighting a cold that I can pinpoint to one little munchkin who let out a huge cough/sneeze when I was listening to his lungs the other day (you'd think I would have learned after 6 weeks of pediatrics to avoid standing in the direct line of fire during an exam). We are also completely buried right now after the-snowstorm-to-end-all-snowstorms hit yesterday. Everything was closed except for the hospital and our clinic. I was extremely fortunate and did not get paged last night while I was on call since I was dreading making my way to the hospital in the middle of the blizzard.

Stephen luckily snapped a few outfit pics before the crazy storm hit. I did things a little differently this week and took some insta pics of my other outfits. Not the best quality, but it was extra motivation to get dressed in the a.m.! I noticed an unintentional theme this week of simple + a little pop of color.

Weekend casual: grey + cream polka dots

Polka dot sweatshirt and skinny high risers: Madewell/boots: Hunter

Manic Monday: green dots + leopard for work

Chiffon dot top: J. Crew/trousers: Gap outlet from forever ago/leopard flats: J. Crew on super sale

Work #2: Black/White + a pop of coral

Polka dot ponte dress: J. Crew (last worn here)/Button-up, tights, wedges: Target/Necklace: J. Crew Outlet

After work: Colored jeans + a cozy sweater

Jeans: J. Crew Factory/Sweater: Forever 21/Skimmers: Madewell

Joining The Pleated Poppy, Shanna, Alison, and Rolled Up Pretty on this lovely Wednesday.