Talk Nerdy To Me

Gold Hoops - Mom's Closet

Watch - Citizen Eco Drive

Book - An Autobiography of B.F. Skinner

Striped Button-Down Sweater- Tommy Hilfiger

Bow Ballet Flats - Anne Klein

This is one of my absolute favorite sweaters. It was an extremely brisk day in Southern California and this sweater was perfect. Tommy Hilfiger is one of my favorite designers and I got this sweater for an amazing price. It's so comfortable and a bit heavier than your average sweater. It's the perfect essential for a cold, windy day! I love this sweater because it matches so many different items in my closet. I love wearing it with black pants and high-heeled boots. To make the outfit more work appropriate, I added ballet flats which were just as cute and a bit more practical. 

I stumbled across the shoes at T.J. Maxx and fell in love with them. Ballet flats are my best friend since I work with kids all day and am constantly running after them or playing on the ground. Anne Klein makes extremely nice shoes and if you can find them at stores like T.J. Maxx or Marshalls, you are guaranteed to get a great price. 

I wore black pants with this outfit. I would also recommend wearing red pants to add a pop of color and to brighten what was a gloomy day. I love cozy days cuddling up by the fire with a book and coffee in hand. I frequent Coffee Bean often since I'm constantly on the go with my job and this day was perfect because I had extra time between clients to grab my book and read. 

On an additional note, I did get hit on while sipping my coffee and reading which was not a pleasant interruption to say the least. I only have a few minutes to myself during the work day so I really appreciate my quiet time. If you are wondering, I love reading books that are intellectually stimulating like this one. My line of work is directly a result of B.F. Skinner's radical behaviorism so I love comparing notes and learning about his experiments. I would highly recommend this read! 

As far as jewelry goes, I would stick with gold pieces when it comes to tan clothing. Silver would look a bit tacky with such rich hued articles of clothing. I chose to go with simple gold hoops and my watch which has become a staple item in my wardrobe. I am constantly checking the time at work and using it to record behavior data! 

Xoxo!

Kate

PS. I apologize profusely for my lack of posting. I've been extremely busy with work and graduate school plans! 

Let's Sail Away in Navy

“Think, Travel, Celebrate, Charm, Decorate, Dress, Live - colorfully” 

― Kate Spade, Becoming Myself: Reflections on Growing Up Female

Peter Pan Collar Cardigan - Target

Gold Watch - Citizen Eco Drive

Red Pants - Vigoss

Boat Shoes - Gold Angelfish Sperry's 

I just recently found this cardigan at Target and I am in love with it. Peter Pan collars are such a fun addition to any top and I loved the little gold studs on the collar. Most of my wardrobe consists of navy and red so I knew this cardigan would be a welcomed addition. I love the color navy because you can wear it with red, pink, white, or a light yellow. You want to find colors that bring out the rich hue of the blue. With that said, I would not advise wearing navy with black pants or jeans because the colors are too similar. This look is definitely more on the preppy side! As far as accessories go, Peter Pan collars speak for themselves. I would not wear a necklace with this outfit. I chose gold earrings to compliment the gold studs of the cardigan, my gold watch, and my sparkly gold Sperry's! 

I love my red pants. I own pants in literally every color and it's great because you can really change up a look simply by changing the color of your pants. I actually found these in the kids section for such a great price. While I realize that my kid's-sized find definitely isn't for everyone, always keep an eye out for possible fashion finds at great prices! If you can only afford to buy a few pairs of colored pants, I would definitely recommend finding a great pair of black pants, white pants, and red pants! 

The gold Sperry's are also one of my favorite pairs of shoes! They are comfy and cushioned so they are perfect for my job working with kids and running around all day. I love that they match most outfits as well! I also own a sparkly silver pair of Sperry's, but this outfit definitely called for the gold ones. :) Not to mention that my silver ones are entirely too small, but I still attempt to fit into them because I love them. :) 

As far as hair goes, I'm lucky I actually had a good curling day. When I curl my hair, I never know how exactly it's going to turn out. If you are wearing something as poised and elegant as this outfit, I would go with curls. I definitely felt refined and girly wearing this cardigan. I'm sorry that this post is a bit overdue, but I've been extremely busy with work and new clients! 

I hope everyone had a fabulous Christmas and New Year's! I know I had a blast. I will post a New Year's outfit of the day very soon!

Xoxo! <3 Kate