OOTD- Busting Out of the Box

It's all about the small victories sometimes. I actually put on an outfit today! After living out of boxes and wearing pretty much the same thing on repeat, I'm slowly coming back to the world of fashion (creating an actual outfit and putting on jewelry) and blogging, both of which I've missed. Gotta get my mojo back. I think a scroll through Pinterest might be in order. Pics of Olivia Palermo usually does the trick for inspiration. Besides that is much safer than heading out to the mall...which is now up the street from my new place. Such bad temptation, so close. I need someone to take the credit cards away, quick!

What's one thing you like to do when you're feel in need of inspiration?

 

Outfit Details:

Sweater- LOFT (alternative here)

Pants-ASOS (wool alternative here and skinny leg alternative here)

Leopard handbag- thrifted (alternative here, here and beautiful designer version here)

Pink velvet shoes- Marc Jacobs (alternative here and it comes in a pretty ruby color)

Blue crystal necklace- Forever 21 (older version but re-released in other colors here)


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OOTD- A Good Thing

It's Monday, which usually doesn't get as much love as say Friday, but I think it's going to be a good day anyway. This morning I had my very first butt-crack of morning boot camp class. I might be crazy for signing up for it and I'm already feeling out of shape and slightly sore, but it was a great way to start off the day. Plus, that hour we lost yesterday means that it won't be dark when I get off from work and it's that signal that spring is just around the corner. That gets a big yay from me since it means I can start to ignore those tights in my drawers. And finally, this post features my favorite shoes ever and a new bargain sweater that just might take top prize out of some of my new purchases. Color, pattern and texture, it's a trifecta of outfit goodness. $25 and two outings so far, it is well on the way to being worth pennies in the cost per wear calculation. Winning!

Happy Monday!!!

Outfit Details:

Space-dyed sweater- Old Navy (available here, similar here in other colors and a different hemline)

Navy pants- J. Crew

Pink velvet pumps- Marc Jacobs (similar here in a pointy toe, cute alternative here, peep-toe alternative here)

Leopard hat- Albertus Swanepoel for Target (similar here and a less leopardy version here)

Claw bracelet- ASOS (real deal designer version here, budget version available here)

OOTD- Sparkle and Shimmer

I pulled out one of my favorite sweaters today to help get me through the middle of the week. A little shimmer and shine has the power to make the day just a little bit better.

Oh, and party shoes make it ten times better too!!

Do you have something that instantly makes your day feel more special?

Outfit Details:

Sequin sweater and "Minnie" pants- J. Crew (sweater in a similar vibe here and here) (pants in a similar color and other fun colors too here)

Blue blazer- Lilly Pulitzer

Fuchsia velvet pumps- Marc Jacobs (similar here on sale and in limited sizes and here)