sweater vested

Work is kicking my butt, readers, but I'm sneaking in a post during my lunch break. I can't wait to move closer to my job - the extra hour my lessened commute will give me will be much, much appreciated!

This look was centered around my desire to wear this neon orange belt. I used to wear it with everything when I first got it (because really, what doesn't go with traffic-cone orange?) (don't answer that), but it had unfortunately fallen into Closet Oblivion lately, so I decided to finally dig it out again.

striped shirt, gap [x]
sweater vest, j.crew outlet (circa 2008)
denim, joe's jeans
metallic 'liv' flats, j.crew
neon leather belt, j.crew
locket, lucky brand

How do you decide what to wear, readers? Do you base your decisions off of the desire to wear one specific piece (a belt, a shirt, a hat, etc) like I do or is there more method to your sartorial choices?

Also, I completely forgot to thank Tara B. from Little Girl Big Closet for letting me do a guest post last week! It was a lot of fun, and you can check it out HERE. Don't forget to look at the rest of her blog, she has some fun fashion sense and a sharp sense of humor to boot!

Finally, I need some advice. I've run out of my stock of face wash and have decided that it's time for a change of pace. I've been using Mary Kay's Timewise face wash for the past 3 years and I want to move on. It's just not working the wonders on my skin like it used to. What I'm saying is, HELP ME PICK A NEW FACE WASH! I have sensitive skin that's prone to extreme dryness and extreme oiliness. If any of you readers have the same issues and have found your holy grail of face washes, pray tell!

zombie eyes

I must have blinked or something while this picture was being taken because WHOAZ my eyes look crazy! I promise I don't have zombie/flesh-colored eyes in real life.

top:
H&M plaid shirt
bottom:
J.Crew double serge pencil skirt
Target tights
etc:
Go Jane flower flats
Urban Outfitters belt
Anthropologie headband

wee little knit flowers

I got this headband a few weeks ago and it is just about seven shades of adorable. I love flower-themed accessories, and this is no exception.

Question: How do you keep your skirt from becoming a wrinkled, rumpled mess by the end of the day? Two hours into work and my skirt was looking all disheveled, like I had dug it out from the bottom of the laundry hamper or something. Not cool. Is there some kind of secret weapon against wrinkles? An anti-wrinkle dance? A chicken I must sacrifice? WHAT?