OOTD- Saturday Fun

Whee!!

I'm not sure what this face is about

My poor excuse for a Karate Kid pose

Detail shot of my new necklace

I was all set to do an outfit post yesterday when I discovered that my memory card made 200+ pictures go to Disappear Land. You know, the place where random socks, that one earring and a pair of shoes that you can never find like to visit and never return. I curse you stupid memory card because that was a cute outfit!!!

Today's outfit was relatively simple and casual, all the better to showcase my fancy new necklace and have some fun on the playground. I definitely enjoyed myself, but was reminded of how out of shape I am compared to my younger self. One of these days, I'll make it across the monkey bars again! 

Have an awesome, feel like a kid again weekend.

Outfit Details:

Black sweater- thrifted

Green cargo pants- Nordstrom Rack

Black flats- Chloe

Statement necklace- Forever 21 (available here)

OOTD-Baby, It's Cold Outside

I would have done an outfit post, but a combination of boring plus freezing your butt off cold, conspired to give you a coat of the day look instead. This coat is one of my favorites and was such a cute find in Forever 21. The main reason why I snagged it was so that the sleeves could show off these long gloves I purchased. Have you ever done that? Purchased one thing just to really showcase another (i.e. sexy shoes or a fab necklace)?  My mother saw me in this last weekend and is determined to steal it from me, so now I have to find her a nice alternative because this coat is mine!!! Paws off mom, even if it is your bday, lol.

Hope your weekend is lovely!!! And if the weather has paired up with the month of December to make it freezing in your area too, stay warm and toasty!!!!

Outfit Details:

Tweed coat- Forever 21 (similar vibe here, oooh in red)

Bowler hat- Forever 21 (available here)

Pink circle scarf- Forever 21

Long fingerless gloves- J Crew (similar here)

Black pants- Theory

Flats- Chloe

OOTD-Vested Interest, Why Can't I Quit You?

I didn't really realize it until I was looking at my pictures, but I guess I was having what I like to call a NY uniform moment (almost, my shirt messed up the all black theme).

I have had this buffalo plaid shirt for awhile that I plucked off the sales rack for maybe $8. I'm not sure what drew me to it (I'm fairly certain it was the price), but it has a strong masculine vibe to me. I thought that it needed some love, so I decided to pair it with another wardrobe problem child, this vest. I remember seeing it on a website years ago, drooling over how special it was for months, finally ordered it when it went on sale (Merry Christmas to me!!) and now it sits in a dark closet crying over being neglected. The problem is I sometimes get lost in the armholes when I put it on and then I ponder over what the heck to wear it with. I don't know if I could ever get rid of it though because I have a fond memory of being a broke, just out of college and paying a million bills to be an adult and waiting forever for that one special piece to finally be mine.

Is there something in your closet that you just can't let go of no matter how many times you try?

Excuse the butt shot, but I wanted you to see the open back of my vest. That is all!! :)

Outfit Details:
Black/white buffalo plaid top- Old Navy (similar here)
Open back knit vest- Mason by Michelle Mason (vest with similar vibe here)
Black cropped pants- J Crew outlet
Black belt- J Crew (similar style in suede here)
Black pumps- Chloe
Black trench coat- DKNY
Black driving gloves- Forever 21