I took a couple of days off this week, and spent them recharging my batteries at home. It was all very low key — the highlight of my day was doing kindergarten drop-off and pick-up — but I did manage to squeeze in a pedicure and run some errands that required me to step out of my “around the house” leggings into something … um, less comfortable. Hah, just kidding — this outfit was pretty comfortable. A soft, knit blazer is usually a good bet for that.

This skirt was a favourite of mine a couple of summers ago, but I haven’t worn it much (or at all, yikes!) this year. I’ve come to realize that I just don’t gravitate towards skirts on my days off anymore, which is why I’ve been slowly winnowing down my casual skirts selection. I’m currently down to three, but I’m too attached to this one to let it go. I’m getting extra sentimental in my old age …

For those reading along at home, chapter 6 of A Temporary Engagement is up on my other blog today. Read it here.

Ok, so this is basically a casual, polar opposite iteration of my pants outfit from earlier in the week. Is this the last hurrah of the year for my Pilcro jeans? Who knows. Practical considerations aside, I’ve come to understand why some people are devoted to their white jeans; they are SO versatile. Not practical, mind you. Definitely not … especially when hanging out with small kids. Casual Friday at the office is a slightly more feasible proposition.

I like the texture (and interesting back) of this Design Lab sweater quite a bit. It’s not particularly itchy, but I played it safe, and layered a lightweight tank top underneath. As a bonus, the lace hem peeked through — a nice extra bit of texture. The outfit is otherwise as simple as it gets, but I also added a bright pop of colour because that’s how I roll.

Still, bright fuchsia bag notwithstanding, my BFF texted me (from her overseas trip) to inquire if I was feeling down — my outfits have been, to paraphrase, uncharacteristically somber recently, it seems. While her “BFF mood radar” is not exactly off, I still thought it was funny because, as much as I’ve been (intentionally) hewing to the minimalist side of style lately, I’ll forever be the “girl who loves all the colours of the rainbow and prints.” And I guess I’m okay with that 🙂

Oh yeah, I went there. No shame in my lame pun game. Ba-dum-tish. Don’t forget to tip your server on your way out. But wait! Don’t run away yet — lets talk outfit for just one minute. I love this skirt a lot (very madcap English aristocrat, no?) but it’s a tricksy one. It has an asymmetrical flounce on one hip, which doesn’t always play nice with toppers. Luckily, everything works with my J. Crew Factory tweed blazer. And so I turned a bunch of old pieces together into a brand new outfit. The end. Hey, I promised a minute and I’m a woman of my word 😉