jette

Banana Republic isn’t “stylish” but they have good basics and a 25% off everything sale if you have one of their credit cards today. I bought three pairs of work-worthy trousers (which I have even brought to the dry cleaner for hemming so they will look nice and not sloppy) and a few cute tops. I also got my hair cut.

I went to jcrew and athleta and bought some basics. I know that’s not so “stylish” but I’m more about putting things together in a good way rather than labels or trends. I got two nice grey suits, a bright green merino sweater, a pair of kelly green hiking pants with a boot cut leg and a low yoke which should be flattering, and a slate gray short trenchcoat. I also went to zappos and bought a pair of cute ankle boots for under my trousers and a pair of ballet flats with rounded toes.

I went to the gym a lot this summer but slacked off again. There are still benefits to having had a strong workout schedule – I don’t get winded as easily and my resting heartrate is under 70.