Shorts, rope necklaces, cheap pants

The NYC tour continues with lunch and then a brief tour of many soho stores that I never went into before. I went into H&M and found amazing pants (seen below) and fell in love with a beautiful dress.

Have a happy Thursday!

Velvet and Purple Giraffe Print

I know kind of crazy right? But for a dreary day like today Purple Giraffe Print is very much needed. Today is cold and cloudy out but at least our clothes can be a little sunnier!

Today I wanted to wear my older Wet Seal shirt because of the color/pattern and some more basic items like my black tuxedo style Gap pants. To stave off office chills I chose my velvet gray coat, a gift from a dear friend of mine at Bard.

Top: Wet Seal ($10), Coat: Gift ($0)

Charm: Flea Market ($5), Pants: The Gap ($20)

Shoes: Payless ($10), Watch: Casio, Gift ($0)

Parings

 On Thursday I paired two of my favorite gifted items: my printed skirt and my black cardigan.  Both of these are gifts that I received from my parents over the years, albeit several years apart.  At the office I realized this was my third day of wearing patterns this week.  Apparently this week is not for color or accessories, but rather patterns. 

Skirt: Blue Asphalt via Wet Seal in 1999  Cardigan: Nordstrom, gifted  Tights: the Gap, $9  Shirt: The Gap, $8  Shoes: Leifdottir via Anthro, $80

Back to the Grind: Monday

Hello everyone,

Again I apologize for my lack of posting last week. I hope to make up for it with some fabulous outfits this week!

I scored some major deals in Boston and I am very excited to show them off to you all.

Today is a pretty good day weather-wise but long in terms of me being out from 9am-9pm! I also decided that as Fall approached it is time to bust out some layering but with light fabrics because despite the September arrival there can be warm afternoons and no one is liking an outfit doused in sweat! I am wearing three different items with a striped pattern on them. The skirt underneath is a Jersey skirt from Express and I love the way it twirls and makes a dramatic effect. For the top I chose a basic blue and back striped tank-top and for the dress I chose a gauzy summer throw-over dress belted to show off the waist and bring structure to all the flowy items.

For accessories I went basic with a found beaded necklace, a gifted star necklace, a blue sash for my belt, my ever-important Sprout watch, and my Payless wedges.

Happy Monday all!

Tip of the Day: Stripes can work for an outfit depending on the strength (boldness) of the stripe and how they are used together. Try verticals with horizontals, small stripes with bold and wide ones!

Outfit:
Dress: H&M ($10)
Tank: Wet Seal: ($5)
Skirt: Express ($10)
Shoes: Payless ($20)
Watch: Sprout ($20)
Necklace (beaded): Found by my dad ($0)
Necklace (star pendant): Gift ($0)

Labor Day Weekend: Saturday

I had a deeply relaxing rest and ready for some errands! Ah Saturday a day of bargain hunting for food and fresh treats at the farmers market.

I am excited for the hunt but not for what seems like a sticky day. So I wanted to keep it pretty simple but add some interesting details to make it more me. Today I am wearing my favorite yellow shorts from Wet Seal. The button is broken and I like to use a fancy pin to be like a button but a bit more exciting. With that I am wearing a very old Urban Outfitters t-shirt with a key-hole opening in the back. I paired that with a vest because as much as I like to look good at the Farmers Market I do not want to be revealing amongst the veggies.

As for accessories I chose my snake bracelet, Sprout watch, flea market pendants with a found strand, and my Urban Outfitters beige platforms. I almost forgot my headband! Also H&M for cheapie price of $4 for three!

Tip of the Day: Wear an interesting print t-shirt with basics. It will add personality to any outfit!

Outfit:
T-Shirt: Urban Outfitters ($28)
Shorts: Wet Seal ($20)
Vest: H&M ($15)
Shoes: Urban Outfitters ($10)
Watch: Sprout ($20)
Necklace: Found and Flea Market ($10)
Bracelet: Urban O ($20)
Pin: Flea Market ($20)

Housesitting: Recap!

Since my internet was down last week, prepare for a crazy amount of photos!

WEDNESDAY!

I based this outfit around wearing flat shoes! I was picking up a friend from the airport in the afternoon and then spending the evening catching up so I needed clothing that would be work to play appropriate. At the end of the night when I was taking these pictures I realized two things: (1) My friend and I had been friends since our first week of high school (we were in the same orientation class based on the fact that our last names both begin with a B), and (2) I had also had this skirt since my Freshman year of high school, which I remember because I wore it on my fifteenth birthday! I am glad to still have both of these things in my life. Proof that somethings really do last.


Skirt: Blue Asphalt via Wet Seal, bought for me by my marm in 1999 (before I bought my own clothes)
Shoes: BR, traded from Miss CT
Shirt: The Gap, $7
Cardigan: Nordstrom, gift from my parents!

Kitty: Gordon, the Claw Cat Cutie











THURSDAY!

On Thursday, I knew that I was meeting up with friends for happy hour after work, so I knew that I wanted to wear flats again. This was a perfect excuse to break out my brown J. Crew dress again. This time I paired it with my favorite blue wool cardigan from The Gap and my gold BR flats that I traded with Miss CT for a pair of shoes that did not fit me. These gold flats were the only flats I brought with me to the Casa de Claw, and I chose them because even though they are gold, they are still kind of neutral (yes, it seems like an oxymoron, but theses shoes can be worn to give an outfit a kick or to dress it down depending on what they are paired with). The little Gordini even approved of my outfit!



Dress: J. Crew via Maribel, $35
Cardigan: The Gap, $35
Shoes: BR, traded from Miss CT!

Kitty: Gordon, who like Miss Fiona also matches this dress.







FRIDAY!

On Friday, I went color crazy! I wore my yellow silk shirt from BR, with my teal shoes and skinny cropped cords. These two together are not that outrageous, but then I convinced myself that morning that I hadn't brought the purple cardigan I wanted to wear with this outfit, so I grabbed my orange one and headed for the train. I think I had also initially planned on wearing my flats with this outfit before happy hour got moved from Friday to Thursday. I really liked the combo of these pieces, but I felt like it might have been a little over the top for the work place. Luckily when I warmed up and took off the orange cardigan, my outfit was far more toned down and office appropriate. The best part was that when I got home that night, I realized I had brought 4 other cardigans with me that I could have worn. I DO love my cardigans. Also, see my earlier post for the full outfit with the orange cardigan.


Shirt: Banana Republic, $18
Pants: The Gap, $35
Shoes: Seychelles via Nordstrom's, $55
Cardigan: Eileen Fisher, $40









SATURDAY!




Saturday I had a bevy of things to do. I went to work for a few hours to ensure my coming week was not as crazy as my past week. I saw "The Help" with my parents, and I met up with friends for drinks. This outfit transferred nicely for all of those purposes. It was low key, but it wasn't sloppy. I really like the detailing on the outer purple tank. It makes the shirt interesting but not too flashy. I found this top on super sale at the J. Crew outlet in Tilton, NH. Unfortunately, its a really low cut so most days I wear a tank under it. Because the shirt is pretty voluminous, I paired it with my skinny cropped cords. During the day I wore my reefs, and at night I threw on some heels to make the outfit more bar appropriate. I also threw on a cardigan over it to keep warm at my desk during the day.

Purple Tank: J. Crew, $13
Teal Tank: The Gap, $7
Pants: The Gap, $35
Shoes: Reefs, $10
Sunnies: Mosely Tribes, gift from my bro









SUNDAY!

Today was my last day at the Casa de Claw and I lay out by their pool while my sheets were in the laundry and the dishwasher ran.

As a swimmer I own about a million swimsuits. My favorite by far come from J. Crew. I recently bought this red one to swim laps in, but it was such a nice day today that I broke it out to sunbathe in. To cover it up, I threw on my boyfriend shorts from The Gap and a basic tank, also from the gap. No shoes needed.


Swimsuit: J. Crew, $30
Shorts: The Gap, $20
Tank: The Gap, $5
Sunnies: Mosely Tribes, gift from my bro

Don't be too jealous of my housesitting heaven I had to go to work again today! And I did have to put on shoes for that!

A day in Queens Outfit

Today I head into the real world once more after battling the 19th century ailment of Conjunctivitus and then a throat infection. Despite these set-backs I am ready to plunge back into internship (for at least a few hours) and into a new outfit!

Today I am wearing an older dress I bought at Wet Seal. This is a dress I wore for my 22nd birthday and my graduation so it is one that has befitted many happy occasions. I also have a plaid blazer for the office. I accessorized it with a blue sash, two necklaces (long and short), my Sprout watch, and some earrings!

As for shoes I chose my Turquoise wedges to against the graphic black and white print.

Tip of the Day: Pull out an old favorite and make it new with accessories!

Outfit:
Dress: Wet Seal ($15)
Blazer: H&M ($20)
Shoes: Payless ($10)
Necklace 1 (Long): Falling Whistles ($20)
Necklace 2 (Short): Forever 21 ($2.50)
Watch: Sprout ($20)
Belt: From another pair of H&M shorts ($0)
Earrings: Flea Market ($5)

Despite some set-backs this week, some pink-eye and a swollen glands, I plow on and dress for the library and ANOTHER 90 degree day!

Today I am wearing a dress as a wrap skirt that was given to me as a gift. It is from Jamaica and the colors say healthy and bright (the message I want to send out to the world!) As a top I chose my striped blue and black tank with a green cardigan for the cool library. For accessories and shoes I chose a gifted necklace, my Sprout watch, and Payless wedges.

Tip of the Day: Challenge in outfit with serious prints and switching different items to play different roles (dress as skirt)!

Outfit:
Dress (as skirt): Gift ($0)
Pin: Gift ($0)
Tank: Wet Seal ($5)
Shoes: Payless ($20)
Necklace: Gift ($0)
Watch: Sprout ($20)

Brunch and Errands Weekend Wrap-Out Outfit

Hello my lovely readers!

Today is warm but much nicer out so I tried to wear some light and airy items with some accessories that added the oomph and sassiness needed for a fine brunch with a lovely friend!

Today I chose my basic green tank-top tucked into a striped Express skirt that I belted a little higher up my waist. In addition I chose some funky accessories - the tinier one is in the shape of a pink owl and my favorite the rocking plastic glasses that my dad got me last year.

As always the Sprout watch is in attendance and I wore my yellow peep-toe small wedges to complete the outfit!

Tip of the Day: Funky necklaces make any outfit interesting and you do not need to leave comfort at the door. Wear flowy fabrics and bring in the funky with your jewelry or shoes (or perhaps a belt too!)

Outfit:
Tank: Wet Seal ($5)
Skirt: Express ($10)
Shoes: Payless ($10)
Watch: Sprout ($20)
Belt: H&M ($5)
Necklace (Owl): Forever 21 ($2.50)
Necklace (Glasses): Aldo Accessories ($20)

Holiday Monday

It is strange not to have work or internship today and I want to capitalize on it by doing the things I love to do but do rarely ... go to a museum.

I am off to the MET!

Anyhoo today is also humid and pretty cloudy so I am wearing my high-waisted shorts with a glittery black tank-top and blue sandals. For accessories I chose an old ring given to me by HB, a Turquoise necklace, and my Sprout watch.

Happy 4th everyone!

Tip of the Day: Wear comfy high-waisted shorts but put some sparkle in there too!

Outfit:
Shorts: H&M ($25)
Tank: Wet Seal ($5)
Sash: from another H&M shirt ($0)
Shoes: Payless ($10)
Ring: Gift ($0)
Necklace: Çultural Survival Bazaar ($12)
Watch: Sprout ($20)