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5.08.2013

WIWW: Caramel or Khaki (?)

For the last month or so my department has been planning and preparing for a HUGE health and wellness fair coming up next week for one of our biggests clients.  In a final planning meeting last week my boss casually said:
"We've ordered polos for everyone.. and plan to were khakis and comfortable shoes with it."

Khakis? Really? 

Circa 1998.. take me back to middle school.

Do real khakis even still exisit??

My and the girls that I work with had a minor brain bleed thinking about where in the world to find these pants. 

So, whats the big deal?  Well, as you all know.. I have not just one, but TWO infants I am diapering these days.   Going through over 200 diapers a week.

I don't shop with ease anymore.  Sad day. So, if I am going to make a purchase, it better be on something I plan to wear more than once. 

When my boss said 'khakis' I had horrible flashes of front pleats and MC hammer like poofage.  Even after a brief Google search, I came up with nothing worth a swipe of my card.  Enter my perfect go-to... LOFT {shocker}

I searched under their pants and came to realize that khakis aren't  khakis any more.  They are caramel or camel or tan or natural.  I promise these pants sell better if they dont have the 'k' word attached to it.

These ankle pants caught my eye.. in caramel.  SOLD.
AND.. because they were have a 40% off sale.. I snagged this shirt and I'm totally in love with it.  It is more of a tunic in length if you ask me.  Light and breathable with this crazy hot weather making its way to Texas in the coming Summer months. I want to get it in the other 3 colors it comes in.  But, of course.. I went for the coral/orange first. 

Typical Amber MO.

Earrings // Trade Show * Necklace // BiJouxbyMeg on Etsy * Long Necklace // LOFT
Blouse // LOFT * Pants // LOFT * Shoes // Ann Klein via DSW
Alrighty boss lady, I'm all set.  Khakis and all.



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18 comments:

Sarah Tucker said...

Love the "caramel/tan" pants, but I really love that top!! Flowy and loose tops are my fave. And your hair looks perfect! Love you!

Anonymous said...

That coral top is so pretty, it's a great color on you! I call then tan now. Your right, calling it khaki feels so 90's, haha! Visiting from the Random Wednesday link up today :)

Lindsay
LindsayJEveryday.blogspot.com

Ashley D said...

You so pretty!

Lara said...

I love that top. Such a pretty color on you. I feel the same way about needing clothes that can be used for work, play and church.

Sarah said...

Love those pants! I have been wanting to add more work appropriate pants to my attire that aren't dress pants! I think these fit the bill!

elle rae-marie said...

love that shirt!!!

Lindsey
Life on Countryside

Stacey Thacker said...

The color of the top is beautiful! Love it! I think you will wear those Carmel pants tons.

Cute!

Emily said...

So cute! I work at LOFT and think you look absolutely fabulous in the ankles AND the shirt! That shirt doesn't look great on everyone and you definitely rock it!

Brianna Persson said...

You look so cute that outfit! Great summer color :) Love the necklaces with it too.

http://www.briannamattias.blogspot.com/

Alison @ Get Your Pretty On said...

Khakis? Blech. But I can get down with caramel ankle pants! Your top is the perfect color.

Kelly said...

Does it suprise you that I have the same pants in four different colors?!?! I LOVE them. They are my favorite!

k8te said...

loft is the best. these look great, definitely not old school khakis!

palmandpineblog said...

Hello! I’m visiting from Random Wednesday! Such a lovely color on you.

Xo, tasha
twenty-something blog

Abby said...

Such cute colors! You look lovely :)

If you have a sec, hope you can drop by my blog too and read my latest: www.fashchronicles.blogspot.com

Callie said...

Cute outfit, and I love your hair!

~Callie
www.creationsbycallie.com

Unknown said...

Would love for you to share your style sense at the link party I do where we pin all who join http://myfashionforwardblog.com/2013/05/09/all-things-pretty-number-7/

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Sherry said...

You are just adorable. Love this look!

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