OOTD-Flower Power Activated

During a recent trip to Kohl's, I was on a mission to find a t-shirt. I have a million and one tees in my closet, but lack the very basics like a simple white or simple black version. Well, a peek through the racks turned up a pair of jeans that I was more than happy to take home with me. I tried on the designer pair that inspired these way back in February (Citizens of Humanity), but didn't buy them because I can be a real cheapo when it comes to paying for designer jeans. I mean seriously, I remember when $60-75 was a big deal back in high school. And although I feel a million years behind the trend, I was really happy to have these babies spice up my denim selection. And I'm going to rock these jeans like it was the 11th grade again and I bought myself a pair of fancy designer jeans for the first time. Ah, memories!! 

What is something from your youth that you just had to have and was so excited when you went out to actually buy it?

Outfit Details:

Seafoam top- Forever 21 (alternative here)

Flower jeans- LC Lauren Conrad for Kohl's (available here, similar here, light color designer version here on sale)

Belt, chain necklace, pink bracelet, signet ring and pink ballet flats- J.Crew (signet ring alternative here) (similar ballet flats here, darker alternative here)

Tan croc embossed handbag-Rebecca Minkoff MAM (textured alternative here)

OOTD- A Mix-Up

What do you think of my new haircut?

I'm slightly addicted to my new phone. Words with Friends has become a bit obsessive.

Have you ever created an outfit of random things? I suppose that's what any outfit is, but I'm sure you also have a few go-to looks. This outfit is definitely a hodge-podge of things that I'm not sure if it works well together, but layering random items will definitely come in handy when I get bored of my stuff by January. So be prepared for lots of future mixing and matching. If I start to look like a crazy lady, definitely tell me!!

What do you do to ward off thoughts of throwing out everything in your closet and buying all new things?

Outfit Details:

Polka dot blouse- thrifted (similar here w/o sleeves, similar in black with large dots here, similar in sheer version here)

Tan vest- Old Navy (available here)

Navy blazer- Priorities

Tweed skirt and leopard belt- J. Crew outlet (similar skirt here, similar in pencil version here)(similar belt here)

Pink "Brulee" necklace- J. Crew (available here)

Quilted cap-toe flats- Delman (similar here, bargain version here)

Burgundy handbag- Marc by Marc Jacobs "Natasha" (available here)

P.S. I did not cut my hair, just trying the fake-out bob.

OOTD-In Before the Deadline

Although I don't firmly stick to those antiquated fashion rules, including don't wear white after Labor Day; I thought I should still wear those summer-y items in my closet before Monday (and the end of summer)rolls around. Apparently, my friend had the same thought because when I meet her after work she was wearing a white blazer too. :)

I know I'll be craving darker colors and wool and cashmere, so this little number will get less attention come fall. Speaking of rules, I think tackling navy and black together might actually happen this year. I feel like living on the edge just a little!!

Are there any fashion "rules" that you still have a hard time letting go?

Outfit Details:

White Blazer and necklace- Forever 21 (similar blazer here, necklace available here)

Yellow draped blouse- Zara (old)

Navy metallic skirt- LOFT

Lavender belt- J. Crew

Leopard watch- Timex (available here; similar watch here and here)

Lilac studded handbag- Spotted Moth (available here)

Cap toe ballet flats- Delman via Gilt (similar in larger sizes here, similar color here)