Happy Monday! Let’s talk about the weekend.
This post should really be titled, “What the hell should I wear this weekend?” With my limited budget, I end up spending my money on work-appropriate items. If it wasn’t for Lar leaving me a bunch of her fun, laid-back clothing when she moved, I’d end up wearing my pencil skirts* and button-up shirts on the weekend.
I wore this outfit to brunch on Sunday. The sunglasses, belt and purse are Lar’s. The denim skirt is a hand-me-down from my aunt. I bought the top right before going to a Minnesota Twins game when I was freezing my butt off in Minneapolis last month (proof here). The boots are the only item that I sometimes wear to work.
Target fleece • H&M skirt and belt • Urban Outfitters bag • Frye boots • Michael Stars sunglasses
If I had an unlimited budget, I’d buy a couple of pairs JBrand jeans and these sweaters in different colors and wear them as a weekend uniform. It might sound boring, but really I just want some comfortable, good-looking clothes that work just as well for sitting around watching TV as they do for a Sunday brunch.
Since I don’t have an unlimited budget, my fall clothing wish-list includes nothing but work-friendly items: navy blue heels (I have my eye on these), button-up silk shirts and a perfect black blazer. If I buy any or all of those items, I’ll include them in some upcoming blog post.
*This might be a little bit of exaggeration. I do own a few pairs of jeans that I have on heavy rotation on the weekends.
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Dearest Lar,
I know you feel that you don’t have many interesting clothes, but your eye is so much better than mine. You always look great in your outfits even with just a few key pieces in your closet. You’ve actually inspired me to do more thrift store shopping this season – I think that’ll be the only way I get some items on my wish list.
I hate that we weren’t able to Skype this weekend. Who knew yard work was so time consuming?!? I thought it was only going to take me a few hours – not 7. Mom and I ended up working well past sunset. Maybe we can video Skype during my lunch break this week.
Miss you so, so much,
Cath
HI Cath!!!
I know I was so bummed we didn’t get to skype either. It always makes me realize how very far you are — especially on weekends when we aren’t distracted by work.
But I do NOT know what you are talking out about having a better eye — not at all. I remember whenever we would thrift shop in the states together you would find the amazing stuff that just worked so well in your closet. I would buy random things that looked cool on the hanger, but terrible on me and didn’t match a thing I owned.
I can’t wait to see what you guys did in your yard. I bet it looks gorgeous! I forgot what it’s like to plant things. I don’t even have a house plant (don’t think we get nearly enough sun — even our herbs die).
Miss you sooooo very much!
Neeps and Tattiesly yours,
Lar
I think it’s so funny that we think the same about each other. I always think that you find the best stuff at the thrift stores and I end up with nothing or some stupid necklace that I’ll wear for like 3 weeks and then grow tired of it.
I’ll send you pics of the yard once it’s sunny out (it’s rainy today).
Red beans and ricely yours,
xoxoxo cath
I buy a lot of tees from target and pretty scarves at a wholesale store (for cheap) to dress up the tees. Works great
Brilliant! Come to think of it, I did buy a Target scarf last year that would be perfect for fall. I’ll check out the tees next time I’m there!
So. does nobody just wear pajamas to watch tv? Even on weekend days? Just me?? Ok then! 🙂 I’ve been trying to buy “less trendy” and “more versatile” pieces lately, but it doesn’t always work that way. My new thing for this fall is Blazers!! I figure throw that on top of a tee and skinny jeans and you’re set to go. hopefully, I’m not wrong in that thinking 😉 Happy Monday to you all!
You’re totally right in that thinking! That’s why blazers are so wonderful. Also I definitely wear pjs, yoga pants or sweatpants to watch TV – you’re not alone! I just need some items I can wear that don’t look too formal, but are pulled together enough that I can wear out in public. Although, come to think of it, I wear my yoga pants in public all the time 😉
Good luck with the shopping list! This might be a bit of an obvious question, but have you considered integrating your work wardrobe into your weekend wardrobe? Pencil skirts can be surprisingly versatile: a cotton tee, a sweatshirt, or a chambray or flannel button-up can take the office-appropriate stiffness out of a humble pencil skirt and make it much more weekend-friendly.
You’re totally right, Lisa. I need to start focusing on the versatility of pieces. I have a pencil skirts that can be easily dressed down and a chambray shirt I can wear to work.