brooke's nooks.

& speaking of new shoes,

a tradition of sorts began 5 years ago when I first started working at the Nordstrom downtown Indy (RIP store 226).

in July, when the Anniversary sale came about, 

I purchased my first pair of Frye boots.

a smart tradition to start fresh out of college when you’re on a limited budget? probably not.

a closet full of beautiful boots that will last me a lifetime? indeed.

i had no idea that each & every year Nordstrom would continue to include Frye in their annual sale, 

but they have & they do,

& i’m clinging to it.

this year, i chose the Frye Veronica in a vintage brown.

i haven’t seen them in person, but they will be arriving at my doorstop tomorrow afternoon.

Happy Nordstrom Anniversary to me!

daily outfit: the “i dress like a 16 year old?” edition.

confession: sometimes, i like to watch shows that air on ABCfamily (oh, hey Pretty Little Liars!).

this week,

i found myself quietly saying to myself “i have that top!” “i have that bracelet” “i want her hair!” while watching Secret Life of an American Teenager.

if this is wrong, i don’t want to be right.

here’s the thing.

when it comes to summer tops, (i.e. today’s top),

i like to shop at places like the Junior’s department at Nordstrom.

& apparently, 

so does the stylist of ABCfamily shows about teenagers engaging in scandalous behavior!

• JPark cardigan
• Hip top
• J Brand skinnies
• Jimmy Choo flats

want a Matta NY scarf look-a-like for way less?!?

this afternoon, i discovered a very similar, Matta-inspired, silk gauze, colored just right for spring, ballsy (ha!) scarf in this month’s Nordstrom catalog.

designed by La Fiorentina & only $58….it sounds like you need one (or two!).

(available in peach, white, beige, & purple)

daily outfit: the “wear green to work” edition.

since today is the last day we work before St. Patrick’s day,

we were asked by the culture club to wear green.

& seeing that i will never shy away from theme/costume days,

i’m game.

• Remain cardigan (on sale @ Nordstrom)
• T by Alexander Wang blue tank
• Stem white tank
• Gap flared jeans
• BC Footwear boot shoe wedges

this vince linen, lightweight, striped, infinity scarf is spring-inspired goodness.

daily outfit: the “if you have to work on New Year’s Day, you might as well wear sequins” edition.

this outfit is inspired by the lovely, C, of CharlieBravo fame.

I fell in love with the different textures & the mix of sexy & sweet the moment i saw her perfectly put together ensemble.

within minutes of spotting the gorgeousness, i immediately began re-creating the look.

• Sequin tunic (on sale at Arden B…yes, that store still exists!)
• Liquid leggings from American Apparel
• Amber Sun cardigan from Nordstrom
• Frye Boots

daily outfit: the “nice & flowy” edition.

working until 10 pm means dressing in comfortable pretties…

at least, that’s the goal.

• JPark cardigan
• top from the BP section @ Nordstrom
• Gap skinny cords
• Frye boots