My work-at-home uniform is a pair of skinny jeans, ankle boots, layers on top. If I go out, I’ll swap out the flannel shirt with something lacy.

Ankle boots are super important. Seychelles ankle boots are seriously the most comfortable pair of shoes that I have ever owned. I bought another pair last week; these ones will look good with a mini skirt. More good boots here, here, and here.

Lacy tops are easy. Ann Taylor has 50% off right now. I’m waiting for this one and this one to arrive in the mail.

I tried StitchFix this month. I was just alright. I’ll give it one more try.

Purses are important. I like crossbody bags and totes.

Jewelry this year has to be very, very simple and quality. No more big clunky jewelry from J. Crew or massive bracelets. It’s all very feminine right now. Long necklaces with very small gems like this one,  or bar necklaces like this one from Shinola or this one on Etsy. Longer pendants with a gem stones work, too.

And a good girlie romance novel? Something from Christine Milan — her characters are always super damaged, so it’s amusing — or Eloisa James — she’s an English professor, so it fits with the academic theme of this blog.

I’m loving this Zara coat.

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