OOTD-We Were On A Break

Wow, I sure took a hiatus that was longer than expected. Between the holiday season, getting prepared for Christmas and honestly needing a surge of fashion inspiration, it's been a little slow going on the blogging front. But I miss all of you guys and this blog and I swear I have been getting dressed (not getting dressed because there's nothing to wear in my closet is just not an option in real life). Like this weekend when I braved the malls to tackle some of my Christmas shopping. I managed to last a few hours before I was reading to expire from hunger and annoyance at being in a crowded mall and I knocked a few names off my list (sigh, but still several more to go). Lots of walking and bag holding required comfort from head to toe, so I threw on some jeans and a tee. Of course I couldn't leave out style too, so I added some color and loaded up with jewelry including a few new pieces from BaubleBar that I'm totally loving. And all of this jewelry layering has me craving more cute and edgy pieces. Maybe Santa will be really nice this year since I've been a very good girl...most of the time. :)

Have you finished your holiday shopping?

Have you been partaking in the two for me, one for you gift strategy like I have?

Have all of these retail sales been driving your wallet mad?

Outfit Details:

Blue blazer- old Lilly Pulitzer (similar here, here and here)

Gray tee- stolen from my guy H&M

Boyfriend jeans- Madewell (available here, similar here)

Purple suede flats- Madewell (available here on sale)

Sunglasses- StyleMint

Magenta handbag-old Kale

Necklaces (from top to bottom)-initial, old Urban Outfitters (similar here), heart, old Forever 21 (cute alternative here; double bar necklace, BaubleBar (available here in silver, alternative here)

Bracelets- left arm from top to bottom-white studded cuff, old Forever 21(alternative here); double arrow bracelet, Baublebar; purple skull bracelet, BaubleBar (available here)

Bracelet- right arm from top to bottom- studded bracelet, old Forever 21; gold watch, old Nixon (similar here); fox bracelet, BCBG (alternative here on sale, alternative here in colors)

OOTD-How Does Your Garden Grow?

With summer getting closer to home base and making way for Fall, I figured I better get all the floral, neons and pastels out of my system before I have to retire most of them (although I'm going to hold on to the floral for a bit longer). First up is this adorable skirt that I found on one of my consignment store treasure hunts. Some days are fruitful and some days are not, so it was a total score to walk away with a cute new skirt. I'm even envisioning ways to fall-erize it. Tights, boots or maybe a sweater might be in its future soon. Oh I can't wait for layering, but in the meantime I'll try and enjoy the tank tops, bare legs and long days.

Do you have any fun plans to enjoy before the summer comes to an end?

Outfit Details:

Yellow silk blouse- J.Crew (same blouse in other colors here, more budget friendly option that comes in yellow as well as other colors here)

Blue flower skirt- (consignment find) Gap

Pink studded belt- Matthew Williamson for H&M

Brown necklace- Baublebar (available here)

Pink ballet flats- J.Crew (available here and also comes in other fun colors)

Bracelets- (on left side from top) Forever 21, JewelMint; (on right side) J.Crew (similar here with more pave links, similar here with less pave links)

Leopard watch- Timex (available here, alternative here and here)

Blue handbag- Zara (same bag different size in other colors here, similar in blue here)

OOTD- The Staples

I have heard countless declarations that the chambray top is a must have in any lady's wardrobe and I completely concur. I've never encountered any item that could go from work to play so seamlessly. Now, I can't necessarily say the same thing about a pair of polka dot pants, but for my closet they are a close second to this top. This little ensemble was perfectly ready to handle a day at the movies and if I was still a young whipper snapper and headed out for a night of mayhem and debauchery, a few simple changes in accessories (and a few buttons undone) could have made it work just as easily for a night out. If I could only figure out how to make my pink velvet shoes work with any and every outfit, then my closet would be closer to perfection, but something tells me that one item will be a bit tougher to figure out.

What is one item that you are constantly reaching for out of your closet?

Outfit Details:

Chambray top and pink belt- J. Crew outlet (similar here, similar here in a sleeveless version

Polka dot pants- Madewell (similar here, similar here with white background,

Black sandals- old Zara

Pink Chanel- old consignment find (similar here, alternative here in darker pink

Pink link bracelet- BaubleBar (similar here, similar here in red)

Striped hat- old Target

OOTD- Twin's Style

I was doing a quick scan through the racks of Nordstrom Rack one day, not really intending on buying much of anything, yet I walked out of the store with two things; one being this coat/sweater/blazer hybrid from Elizabeth & James. Darn you Olsen twins for designing things I like!! Most celebrity clothing lines end up disappointing me due to lack of originality in designs and/or quality, but StyleMint, Elizabeth & James and The Row all hit the right mark. Although maybe not so much in price sometimes (at least the latter two lines). I mean have you seen the prices of The Row's handbags!! Insane!! Oh, what a life it would be to have the means of a billionaire.

Are there any celebrity lines that hit high marks with you and your wallet?

Outfit Details:

Lace print tee- Jason Wu for Target (available here)

Orange knit skirt- Simply Vera Vera Wang

Gray double-breasted blazer/sweater- Elizabeth & James

Black double strap belt- Target

Crystal necklace- BaubleBar (similar style in a different color here, here and here)

Black buckle boots- Loeffler Randall "Cale" (size 8 on sale here)

OOTD- Over and Under

We are only a few weeks into the new year and I'm well on my way with tackling my fashion resolutions of getting in more prints. This sweater must have known what it takes to get me interested, pretty colors and cozy softness; I headed right to the register and felt determined to make it work in my wardrobe. But you see, the problem is that this is the only tunic length top that I have and I know the "ideal" pairing with a tunic is leggings and my poor selection of leggings are delegated as loungewear. And so I decided to just go on and add even more color with one of my favorite thrift finds to date, this lovely purple number. Ah, color just might help me make it through this winter after all....let's hope I'm feeling this way once the end of February hits and I'm jonesing for spring to get here.

Are you making it okay through the winter already, or do you want spring to get here soon? And seriously, is all of these resort wear collections in the store making anyone else sad to not be on a tropical getaway right about now?

 

Outfit Details:

Tunic top- Forever 21 (similar vibe here and here)

Purple skirt- thrifted (similar here)

Black belt- J. Crew

Black ankle boots- (consignment find) LOFT 

Bracelets (top to bottom)- BaubleBar (available here), J. Crew, Forever 21 (similar style here)