a delightful affair: clothes

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Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Monday, September 19, 2011

Friday, September 16, 2011

This is one of my "own 8,000 of them" staple pieces. It's the "double scoop tank" by Nordstrom BP and sells for something like $15 but they're always on sale. They also come in about 20 different colors which is awesome.

I fell in love with this top the second I saw it and am so glad I caved and bought it (at 40% off thanks to Lana!) from Free People. It's so dreamy and playful in a sophisticated way and I can't wait to wear it on some of the more dreary Winter days when I need a little pick me up.

I bought these years ago from J.Crew. Probably on sale. I'm all about down to earth sparkle, the glam with the natural.

You've seen this one before but I broke it out in yellow this morning. Another sale item from Anthro plus my 40% off...this may very well be the most thrifty outfit I own!

I'm in love with body con skirts. They look fantastic with a blouse-y top and heels. They're also super affordable if you know where to look. I have a post on them planned but this one in navy is from Nordstrom BP and cost a whopping $22.

The tried and true DV by Dolce Vita sandals from the beginning of Spring...

And the fringe purse that makes me feel like an awesome chic hippie flower child.

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

What I'm Wearing Today (is back!)

Guess who's feeling much better...after two weeks of painful coughing I think I'm ready to get back to the blog.

I'm so super into this outfit. The dress was originally $248 at Anthropologie but was marked down plus I got my 40% off so it ended up being around $35 and is sooo pretty. Perfect for Summer and Spring or with tights in Fall and Winter. I'm already planning on pairing it with non-solid black tights (lace? chevron print?) and brown leather boots. The cardigan was also an on sale item at Anthro and I got an additional 40% off so I got three of them in various colors for about what one cost originally. The one I'm wearing today is more of a "greige" color but I can't for the life of me find an image of it so... The bracelet is a belt, the necklace is my new favorite thing ever and the sandals have been my go with everything summer staple. The fringe purse is still getting tons of use mostly because I'm too busy to move everything over to a new bag.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Wishes Granted

First things first. I apologize for ditching you. I've been in a blog funk. I think of things to write then realize I'm not excited to write about them and I never wanted this to be an obligation, part of the reason I didn't put too fine a point on what was going to happen here. I have, from the beginning, wanted this to be fun and full of whatever I felt like in the moment. I'm trying to make a comeback here but I may be slow to get back into my groove. So bear with me.

In less whiny news...you know how every season I make a wish list full of pretties I want to wear? Well for Fall 2011 you're not getting one. Because I couldn't possibly wish for another piece of Fall fashion after my recent stock up. Now I know I didn't ever follow through with a birthday post but I got some gifts. Trista's boyfriend Zach made me a beautiful serving bowl (he does ceramics), my friend Amelia got me the cutest ever rectangular espresso cups, Johnathan gave me a fantastic comic book and a garland he made me out of vintage postcards...my friend's were great to me. And I hate to play favorites here but Lana may have been the greatest. You see, Lana's gift to me was making me her significant other.

Now before you get all excited Lana works for Free People. So, by making me her significant other I get a card that gives me huge discounts at Urban Outfitters, Free People, and Anthropologie. Which means this girl went on a major 40% off shopping spree. This is what I'll be wearing this Fall.

Side lace up moccasins! (Free People)

Is it a dress? Is it a maxi skirt? It's both! (Free People)

Love the big open stitches, love the color, love the length. (Urban Outfitters)

Not totally sure about this one but I think I could work it out. Plus it ended up being like $20 after sale and my discount. (Free People)

Perfect purse. Small enough, big enough, color, and shine. (Free People)

I'm in love with this one. (Free People)

Silk and leather. Divine combo. Also the lining is red with tiny white polka dots! (Anthropologie)

Cardi with super thin black and tan stripes. Will go with everything. (Free People)

A slip. For peaking out from under or through things. (Urban Outfitters)

This dress is fantastic. It only cost me about $30 and I cannot wait to try wearing different things under it and belting it. Check out the detail. (Free People)