More Pieces of Me | St. Louis Fashion Blog: trouve

I just realized I've accumulated NINE looks that haven't made the blog, so I figured I should probably dump them now before they start to further multiply. If you'd like to scroll through my past posts of outfit randoms - I've conveniently consolidated them all for you here. Yes, I'm considerate like that. And as always, I'm only linking to the pieces that are still available and not bothering linking to any duplicates. Though, if there is something you like that I have not linked to, I am more than happy to try and find you something similar - just let me know! Let's begin, shall we?

Bag: Rebecca Minkoff | Top: Trouve | Shorts: Express | Sandals: Rebecca Minkoff

This was a casual Friday dinner outfit with the husband. We ended up eating at Buffalo Wild Wings that night (so random, but they have the best sangria - seriously). This goes along with my whole summer sweater concept I just blogged about here. This sweater is sheer in some places, but since it was Friday night out, I didn't bother with a cami for modesty. I'm such a risk taker. You can also see this top here (be warned of the awkward posing), which honestly is one of my least liked looks on the blog to date.

Top: Express | Bottoms: Express | Flats: JCrew Factory

Speaking of looks I haven't liked on the blog - remember that Golden Girls outfit when I over accessorized? Yeah, this outfit looks wayyyyy better without all the bling. I didn't even wear any jewelry, but it didn't matter, I felt good in this outfit. The top was all the accessorizing I needed. This ended up being a travel outfit - I had to go straight from the airport to a job site, partially under construction, then to a meeting with a prospective consultant, and then to dinner with that same consultant. This outfit made me feel fresh and relevant at all of my destinations.

Jacket: Zara | Top: Express | Jeans: Express | Flats: JCrew Factory

This is day two of that same work trip. I had honestly planned on wearing this outfit instead because it was the day I was meeting friends for cocktails and dinner after my work stuff was over. But, there was a threat of a torrential downpour, and I didn't want to be caught getting drenched in a white top. This ain't a wet t-shirt contest, this is work! So, I opted for this instead and wore the white top/olive skinnies combo to travel home and to the office in.

And this is how I made the outfit a little more nighttime worthy - I was able to use the exact same accessories I planned on wearing with the white top/olive skinnies outfit. Lots of pattern mixing going on, but I still felt good in this. Oh, and here's a bonus pic of the three of us in case you missed it on Instagram.

Middle: Joan (The Baloney Bug) | Right: Renata (Really Renata)

It was a lot of fun. I had watermelon martinis, which didn't work so well with my 6am flight and full work day, but they were worth it! Love these girls! And yep, Renata is wearing the same Sam Ed sandals I'm wearing in a picture below. She was one of my victims who I convinced that she needed them. Come to think of it, Joan has them, too!

Jersey: Boys size from Target | Tank: Victoria's Secret Pink (from the Cardinals stadium store) | Shorts: Express | Socks: Highsocksundays | Shoes: Skechers

You know I had to throw in a random game day or workout outfit. Sigh, I love game day. My favorite Cardinal, Center Fielder Jon Jay, started this hashtag on Twitter called #highsocksundays because he and some other players wear their socks over their uniform pants. So, naturally I had to get a pair of my own so that I could wear them to every Sunday game we have tickets for. These are also the socks that made me famous. Yep, 3,861 people liked my socks, and that was just their Instagram! I was on their Facebook page, too. OK, I'm starting to get all excited and nostalgic, let's move on.

Top: JCrew Factory | Bracelet: Express | Skirt: LC Lauren Conrad | Sandals: Sam Edelman

This was day two of my birthday celebrations when we went for dinner with his parents. We went to this pizza place downtown call Pi - if you're ever in the STL area, you should try it! It's pretty amazing. I made it a point to wear sequins every day we celebrated my birthday. I mean, wouldn't you?

This is what I wore to work on my actual birthday. Yes, I wore this to work. Yes, I can basically wear anything I want to work. I hadn't worn this top to work yet. The last time you guys saw it styled was here. I decided to skip the jeans for the sequins because of the occasion. The side knot worked out a lot better with the skirt also.

Necklace: Express | Top: Express | Bracelet: Express | Bottoms: Express | Shoes: DV Dolce Vita

For whatever reason, this is my least worn portofino. I can only remember wearing it twice (the last time here.) And both times I've reached for the same necklace and the same shoes. I need to branch out and find other ways of styling this. Funny how a camo top isn't as versatile to me as camo pants…. or perhaps it's that I don't own blush colored pants, polka dotted pants, or striped pants… Oh, but I do own burgundy pants - that would work!

And last but not least is this beauty. Which really is my birthday outfit that I blogged about here. I simply traded the sequin top for this layered necklace, ditched the heels, and traded the Chanel for my new leopard bag. I love that the skeleton of this outfit is the same as the other, but the accessories, and even my hair, make them two totally different looks. Have I said how much I love these lace tunics? They're amazing. Seriously.

Told you I had a lot to cover this time around! Basically, if I'm leaving the house in it, you guys are getting a picture of it. Call me a bit obsessive, but I can't not photograph my outfit. It's become part of my routine now. Partially for my own record keeping. Partially to enable you guys to buy the things I like. Partially because I just enjoy talking about clothes and shopping. :)

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Coat: Wilson's Leather (option, option) | Necklace: Francesca's | Top: JCrew Factory (option) (similar, but not similar, but still love this!) | Bracelets: Kate Spade (option), Kate Spade (option), Cara (option) | Skirt: Trouve (crazy sale, but limited sizes) | Tights: DKNY (option) | Booties: Pedro Garcia (similar, limited sizes) (budget option)

In case you missed my Monday post, I had attempted to wear my silver metallic skirt, but it ended up not looking right. So if you're counting, I have two metallic skirts. Today's and Monday's. Too much? My biggest challenge is trying not to look like a Fembot. Seriously. Which is why I stayed away from knee high boots. Luckily this top was perfect to pair with today's skirt - it was my first choice, so I didn't have to go through a lot of trial and error. I love the circle lace next to the asymmetrical skirt. Geometric dichotomy at its best!

The good (or bad) thing about taking outfit photos everyday is that you see the pictures and sometimes think - OMG is that how I really look?? In this case, it was the fact that the skirt's black liner was peeking out of the bottom. I didn't notice that looking in the mirror getting dressed. We took photos after I got ready, I downloaded the photos onto my iPad during the commute to work (the husband drives), and that's when I noticed the liner showing. It wouldn't go away! Literally, as soon as I got to work, I went to the bathroom with a pair of scissors and trimmed the liner about an inch all the way around. Ahh, so much better - I hate having to fidget and fuss with my clothes to keep things tucked or concealed or whatnot. Too bad I didn't notice it *before* I took these photos. At least you guys know I don't use photoshop! :)

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