One of my favorite things about blogging and fashion in general is that I feel like I never stop learning. Without this inspiration photo, I never would've paired these pants with heels and a blazer. I was limiting them to casual flats and warm weather because of their loose fit and linen-type fabric. Not to mention that for this outfit I'd usually wear denim or cropped dress pants - I'd never usually consider a pant this casual. I don't think it photographed as well as it felt in person (might try a slightly different mix of colors next time), but it certainly felt great to try something unexpected!

Blazer: Banana Republic, $75 (similar, similar)
Tee: Forever 21, $10
Pants: LOFT, $30 (similar, similar)
Shoes: Nine West, old (similar, similar)
Clutch: Sole Society, $30 (similar, similar)
Necklaces: My Stella & Dot 2, 3
Approx. dates: Shoes are 6 years ago. Blazer is 4 years ago. Clutch is 1.5 years ago. Pants are this summer. Tee is recent. 

Missguided  /  Bluefly  /  ASOS  /  Boohoo
Lulu's  /  H&M  /  ASOS  /  Nasty Gal
Dillard's  /  Shoptiques  /  Lulu's  /  Guess

Something that's totally *not* unexpected, however? Sequin dresses for NYE and the holidays! I'm a huge fan and already planning my outfit to ring in the new year. Here are some top picks under $120.