Thursday, May 23, 2013

The leather pencil skirt

I thrifted this leather pencil skirt months ago; for the quality, it was an absolute steal. Soft, supple leather, no visible signs of wear, and remarkably comfortable to wear and sit in for hours at work.

Yet, this is only the second time I've worn it, and I'm pretty sure my leather skirt wearing days are dwindling as the humidity level steadily rises. I'll just have to resolve to wear it more this fall, however I'm loving it mixed with the lighter neutrals and brights, it feels perfectly 'spring'.

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The Rundown
Striped Sequin Top The Limited similar
Leather Pencil Skirt Lord and Taylor Thrifted similar
Denim Jacket Gap
Pumps BCBGeneration via TJMaxx similar
Color Block Clutch Gap similar
Earrings Aldo
Crystal Spike Bracelet c/o t+j via LuckyFabb
Spike Bracelet Ebay similar
Ring The Cavernous Jewelry Box similar
Crystal Bar Ring Upper Metal Class
Mirrored Aviator Sunglasses TJMaxx similar

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Back of the closet

This outfit is an excellent example of why I don't need to buy any new things; both this dress and blazer have not been worn/blogged in over a year. That's pretty bad.

But I did finally hem this maxi so now when I put it on with my highest sandals it no longer drags on the ground. That only took me two years to do. Damn, I'm so lazy.
 
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Striped Maxi Dress H&M similar
Red Blazer United Colors of Benetton similar
Sandals MRKT identical
Willis Bag Coach Thrifted
Anchor Necklace Gifted similar
Chain Bracelet c/o Ily Couture
Hammered Ring Thrifted similar
Sunglasses Ray-Ban Emma

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Sakaura

All the petals fall off the cherry blossom tree, making a carpet of pink on the ground, a flurry of petals in the air; a beautiful goodbye.

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Two Tone Lace Dress c/o London Times
Pumps Seychelles similar
Earrings Market in Italy similar
Monogram Necklace Amazon similar
Pink Bracelet c/o INPink
Bracelets The Cavernous Jewelry Box
Signature Spade Ring Kate Spade similar
Midi Ring Urban Outfitters
Crystal Bar Ring Upper Metal Class
Sunglasses Ralph c/o Sunglasses Shop
Dog Chloe
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Monday, May 20, 2013

The no shopping challenge

At the start of this year, I definitely fell off the budget wagon, and it seemed the longer I was off, the easier the excuses as to why my purchases were totally and completely justifiable, would come.

So I've decided on a month of no shopping. Not even if I have a gift card, because that never works out. Case and point this outfit: I had a gift card for $20 to the Gap. I was going to get the floral shorts which were on sale for $20. I became obsessed with having the denim jacket. It's nothing like the denim jacket I presently have, it will go with everything. It's so unbelievably soft and comfortable. It's 35% off and I have a gift card.

I've also decided that there will be a reward, this Linea Pelle leather bag that I adore. It's very expensive and more than I'd normally be comfortable with spending, which is why it is the best motivator for this challenge. I know, rewarding no spending with excessive spending makes no sense, but the truth is, the money will actually come from blog generated revenue! Yes, two years of affiliate links will get you one shiny new leather bag.

So that is the challenge. I hope I can do it.

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White Eyelet Top Gap via Coco's similar
Floral Shorts Gap
Denim Jacket Gap
Yellow Flats Mia similar
Bag Tahari c/o TJMaxx similar
Necklace Made by Me similar
Bracelet TJMaxx similar
Green Onyx Ring c/o RedEnvelope
iPhone Case Kate Spade
Sunglasses Ray-Ban Emma

Friday, May 17, 2013

All about the stripes

I have this theory that in order to do casual wear in a cute way, you must wear stripes. They have a magical power to make boyfriend denim and a grandpa cardigan look youthful and fun.

Yes, heels and a pile of accessories help too, but the stripes are still carrying the look as far as I'm concerned.

In other news, my bronze band from Upper Metal Class got lost while I was grocery shopping the other week, so this is the last post it will ever be seen in.

I'm really not one of those people who loses/misplaces things, and the fact that it was kind of expensive and I barely had it for two weeks makes me particularly peeved. At the very least, I hope someone found it and is giving it a good home.

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The Rundown
Striped Top Old Navy
Grey Cardigan Express
Boyfriend Jeans Old Navy
Cherry Pumps Oh...Deer
Marielle Satchel c/o Nicole Lee
Chain Necklace Home d'jour consignment similar
Necklace c/o Jami via LuckyFabb
Midi Ring Urban Outfitters
Bronze Ring Upper Metal Class
Watch c/o Caravelle by Bulova via Lucky Fabb
Bracelets The Cavernous Jewelry Box
Sunglasses Ray-Ban Meteor c/o TJMaxx
iPhone Case Kate Spade