Office Time to Adventure Time

Monday, June 29th, 2015

Yes, yes, yes, I suppose this is one of those “one top, two ways” posts, but not in a “from day to night” kind of way. I’m more of an “office time to adventure time” type of girl. I love a fun, professional look for meetings, interviews, and coffee dates, but let’s be honest, I need adventure in my life as well. I need fresh air, friends, and explorations.

I was so excited to receive this top from Sweetest Stitch in the mail! It is beyond what I expected. The cut and design is so unique, and obviously, can be dressed up or down. In my “business” attire look, I paired this flowy striped top with a black pair of jeggings, and this asymmetrical blazer, also from Sweetest Stitch for a bit of structure. When I popped on my pair of favorite heels, I was SOLD. To add to this monochromatic look, I added my favorite statement necklace for a bit of shine, and a nude lip for once instead of my usual red. The different cuts of each piece of this outfit really modernizes this sophisticated look, and makes it perfect for day and night.

I also took this fun top on a bit of an adventure with my beautiful friend, Jordan. We took a couple of my film cameras and explored some bike trails, losing a bracelet, getting lost, and eaten alive by mosquitos in the process — but we ended up with some lovely images and memories! Seriously though, how gorgeous are my friends?!

I love film photography, and I desperately wish my family still had a room converted into a blackroom so I wouldn’t have to wait weeks to get my film back. I really love getting one shot to capture something beautiful and never knowing how it’s going to turn out until it’s developed and in an envelope in my hands. This time, I paired the striped top with some stretchy jean jeggings for a more casual, easy look, piled on the gold jewelry, popped on some adventuring booties, and threw my hair into the messiest of fishtail braids for the ultimate nature experience, obviously.

We totally had the most strange adventure ever — as in, everything that could have gone wrong, probably did. But, hello, we’re still alive, we have a couple of pretty pictures, and not to mention, my top survived the test of the outdoors! ha! Here’s to coffee dates and adventures. Happy Monday! Cheers!