Minty Monday

I finally dragged my husband outside with me to take some decent pictures of this outfit.  I think they're a pretty decent improvement, which unfortunately for my hubby means I'm going to be bogarting a lot more of his down time.  Thanks J :)

I wore this a week or so ago, back when it was actually still a little chilly out.  Now that the weather here has shot up to 90 degrees every day, this outfit looks positively miserable.  Ah well, it's nice to remember at least.  I realized that I almost never show my outerwear and bag in my pics, so I made it a point to get a few shots of those in this set too.  I always wear "commuting shoes" and then change at work because I take public transportation and I don't want to mess up my nice shoes.  Plus I have to walk about 6 blocks to/from my bus stops, which really isn't that easy, even in the comfiest of heels.  Anyway, here's what I look like on my way to work.

And underneath the jacket + new shoes =

I'm Wearing

 Romeo & Juliet Couture black anorak (via Bluefly) - $50 (similar, similar)

Tom's black glitter slip-ons - $54 (exact)

Aldo tan crossbody satchel - $40 (similar)

Marc by Marc Jacobs sunglasses (via Nordstrom) - $65 (similar)

J. Crew cafe capris - $49 (exact)

Calvin Klein blue gingham top - old

Talbots mint cableknit sweater - $20 (similar)

J. Crew bubble necklace in white (via Ebay) - $15

Guess silver boyfriend watch - gift (similar)

J. Crew teal and rhinestone stretch bracelet - $11 (similar color)

H&M pastel bangle set - $6 (couldn't find a similar set, but how pretty is this one?)

Talbots teal suede pumps - gift (exact)

Obviously I'm still loving pastels this season (see my obsession with mint here, and another all-pastel explosion in honor of Easter here), and I don't see an end in sight.  I'm also loving brights though, especially as we get closer to summer weather.  One of my favorite ways to include bright colors in my work-friendly outfits is with bright shoes.  I get so many compliments on these heels every time I wear them - I would highly recommend checking them out if you're in the market for something bright and colorful.