The last of 2013 and second chances

Jacket: Zara (option) | Earrings: Kate Spade (similar) | Top: Splendid (option) | Necklace: JCrew (gifted) (option, option) | Cuff: Kate Spade (option, option) | Belt: JCrew (gifted) (option) | Pants: Express (option) | Booties: Sam Edelman

This is my last post of 2013 - I can't hardly believe that the year has come and gone! I actually had to be at work today (Monday), so I do have one last outfit to share with you, even though it is a casual one. It was hard enough to get out of bed! I certainly did not feel like putting much effort into what I was wearing, especially since there would be a limited audience at the office with the majority not being back until after the New Year. To be completely honest, I got the idea for this outfit from What Not to Wear. Clinton Kelly was wearing something super similar on an episode I recently watched. Yes, I got inspiration from a man, and I wish I could find a photo so you'd believe me. It works though, right? That's all that matters.

Now for the reflection part of this post. There are so many "best of" posts around right now, I couldn't decide how I wanted to end 2013 in terms of this blog; especially since my 1-year bloggiversary is right around the corner, and I can only imagine I will be doing some kind of outfit roundup at that time, too. (Or will I? Still can't decide.) I loved how Rebecca over at Red Tag Chic Los Angeles pulled together one look for each month in 2013. Her post has inspired me to do the same for you all now! I wouldn't necessarily say these are the best, but perhaps some outfits that I thought deserved additional airtime - second chances, so to speak.

January

Pinspiration of the week: Sequin Skirt

February

Pinspiration of the week: Pattern and color mixing

March

Shoesday: Glitter and suede booties

April

Boot Ban

May

Dresses and good friends

June

Death (almost) by maxi skirt

July

Routine

August

Floral and leopard

September

Limsanity Remix

October

Vest weather

November

Distressed and blue

December

Bootie Pinspiration

Wow, that was actually pretty weird going through my archives. It's crazy because I can see a gradual evolution/improvement in my style, and there were a lot of outfits I looked back on and thought - gosh, I hate that. Perhaps that is just my taste changing, who knows? But regardless, I'm truly excited to see what 2014 holds. Have a safe and happy new year! See you in 2014!!

Linking up with Elizabeth, Tori, Lauren.