No need to adjust your screen, I am in fact wearing a tie. This is also not a late Halloween costume, it's just me trying out a "trend" to see if it works in real life. I personally think it's not all that different than wearing a statement necklace over your collared shirt, and overall I think it's a cute look for the right occasion (perhaps a casual Friday in a creative office?). Can't wait to hear what you guys think though - do you think bow ties work in real life? Would you wear one?

Inspiration photo: J.Crew Factory
Jacket: Banana Republic, $75
Shirt: Gap, $15
Bow tie: Urban Outfitters, $10
Jeans: American Eagle, $33
Shoes: Calvin Klein via Filene's, $70


1. Charlotte Russe bootcut distressed jeans, $36.99
2. PacSun skinny distressed jeans, $49.50
3. ASOS boyfriend distressed jeans, $80.86



ps. I have moved on to round 2 in the Cheap Sally contest! The prize is $100,000 so I can't tell you how much this means to me - thank you so much for voting! Voting has started over and I need your votes again to move onto to the next round, and then after that it's up to me to "bring home the bacon." Please go here to vote ONCE PER DAY between now and the end of November! Thank you! :-)