Some outfits are like classic recipes. You may rework them a little over the years, but you keep coming back again and again. Today's look reminds me of this similar look from 2014 as well as this outfit in 2016. Sometimes a casual look with a preppy wool blazer and gingham print hits the spot!

Blazer: J.Crew Factory, $83 (similar, similar, similar)
Top: Gap, $30 (similar, similar)
Jeans: Express, $37 (similar, similar)
Belt: Limited, $15 (similar, similar)
Shoes:  J.Crew Factory, $48 (similar, similar, similar)
Purse: Michael Kors/Macy's, $220 (similar)
Necklace: My Stella & Dot
Earrings: My Stella & Dot
Approx. dates: Blazer is 3 years ago. Top, belt, jeans and shoes are 2 years ago. Purse is 1.5 years ago. 

Also, last month I shared my "resolution" for 2017: to read lots of books! Here are six I've read so far, in the order I read them. All six were great and I would recommend all of them. I've got another ten or so on our bookshelf that I can't wait to dive into, and a long wish list on Amazon once I exhaust that pile. Have you read any of these books? What books would you recommend?

1. Moving Mountains by John Eldredge - If you've ever wondered why we pray, how to pray or why some prayers get answered and others don't, then this is the book for you. John Eldredge is one of my favorite authors, and this book is a great resource for some very tough questions! 

2. Captivating by John & Stasi Eldredge - I decided to re-read this favorite after I finished writing my book. And while I didn't love it as much as I remembered, I would still recommend it. It contains some wonderful wisdom about women's issues and the captivating nature of a woman's heart. 

3. So You've Been Publicly Shamed by Jon Ronson - This book reads like an exciting detective's case that dives into how we shame people on social media, with tons of interviews with victims. It does not really explore how to solve the problems it presents, but the first-person accounts were gripping and valuable.

4. The Tipping Point by Malcom Gladwell - I read this "classic" on recommendation from my husband. It reads like a straightforward research journal (a bit dry), but the studies and info it contains about how concepts reach their tipping point (or "go viral") is so good, I'd definitely recommend it.

5. Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert - Completely obsessed with this book! One of my favorite books is War of Art by Steven Pressfield, and this felt like Gilbert's take on the same subject. If you're in a creative job or have an art that you love (writing, painting, fashion, etc.), it's a must-read! 

6. 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman - A quick, easy read about how to identify your own love language, as well as love those around you better. I've been familiar with the concept for years, but it was great to dig in deeper, and to read this book together as a couple. There's always room for improvement!