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.

Via

Happy Wednesday! Is it the weekend yet?

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

What I Wore Wednesday

This concoction was loosely inspired by the Take One, Pass it On challenge that lots of lovely style bloggers have been doing lately. I wore this navy gingham shirt on Sunday and then repeated it for work with one of my favorite skirts, this mint beauty (a.k.a. the J. Crew sterling skirt, via super sale). I'm still trying to decide what I think of this outfit. Even though navy and mint are perfect together, I think I liked this skirt better when I wore it last and kept it simple with a grey crewneck sweater and black boots.

 

Take One, Pass it On:

 

Navy gingham take 1

 





Navy gingham take 2

Sweater and skirt: J. Crew

Gingham: Forever 21

Necklace: J. Crew Factory

Wedges: Target

 

 

And a couple other random outfits:

 

Marshmallow coat and Hunters for our crazy snow... 

Cozy Aztec cardi and leggings along with one of the hubby's comfy tees for studying and nursing my ugly case of bronchitis (thank you again, pediatrics rotation).

Cardi: Urban Outfitters

 

Linkin' it up with The Pleated Poppy, Alison, and Shanna. I have a couple blog posts in the works, but I'll posting them later since I'll be buried in books and pediatrics notes until my exam Friday. Can't.wait.for.the.weekend.