Berry and Blue

Finally getting to posting a few outfits from last week. This was a fun little combo I put together with a few pieces Mom got me for Christmas, as well as the berry skirt (would you call it berry?) I got from my local NY&Co outlet while Christmas shopping. I like the pairing of the pink with the navy sweater and printed top - especially how the the skirt makes the cream in the top look almost pale pink, even though it's not at all. Looking at this now, I wish I had worn a skinny belt over the sweater, but oh well. We live and learn right?

Top, cardigan: TJMaxx
Skirt: NY&Co
Tights: Hue
Heels: Bandolino
Bracelets: Greece, Ebay, Brooklyn Flea

A belated Christmas post

It may not be what you'd expect in a Christmas outfit, but when do I ever follow the rules!

I decided to put together a few of my new pieces for this outfit - the Forever21 skirt is super stretchy and comfortable; it's tight enough to be scandalous but just long enough to stay classy. I topped it off with this pussybow blouse I scored on sale at my local New York & Company outlet. Black cardi, black tights, and these awesome pumps from Payless finished the look.

I went on the hunt for these pumps after seeing them on Kendi and Jessica...I found the very last pair which so happened to be a 9. They're so snug though, I'm not sure if I can really wear them (yea, I switched them in for the photos - I'd originally been wearing boots). Anyone interested in them? Email me and we'll talk :)

Cardigan: Mom's
Top: NY&Co
Skirt: Forever 21
Tights: Hue
Pumps: Payless
Necklace: Vintage
Bracelets: Brooklyn Flea
Watch: Syms

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas with family and friends, and that Santa treated you well! He sure treated me nice this year!

You're an animal tonight

Oh, sunshine. Between shorter days and lots of rain, it's a rare sight these days (and getting rarer).

So, I decided to keep my Evans booties after all. They're cute no? They are a bit roomy but with a pair of thick socks they fit well enough, and I love them with skinnies - these skinnies in particular, the Zip Me Skinny Jean from City Chic. On sale and with a credit I snagged these babies for just over a dollar! They fit so well through the leg and butt, but of course are roomy in the waist - it's my usual problem with all this junk in my trunk. I had to hold 'em up with a belt this time, but they'll be making their way down to my sewing room for a quick darting soon enough. But if you're straight through the waist and hips I can't recommend these jeans enough! They're super stretchy and comfortable, and I just love the rich, dark wash.

Oh, and do you like my new bag?? Finally, a purse big enough to hold all the crap I lug around. I scored it off ideeli; the price was so good that I just had to get the black version for my sister for Christmas as well! I just might have to borrow it - that's allowed right?

Sweater, button down: Old Navy
Skinnies: City Chic
Booties: Evans
Necklace: H&M
Coat: New York & Co. outlet
Bag: ideeli

Black and Red

Sweater: gifted. Skirt: Forever21+. Tights: We Love Colors. Boots: Evans. Belt: Misc. Bracelet: Francesca's Collections. Necklace: Macy's. Ring: New York & Company. Sunnies: Cole Haan via Syms.

Back to my default pairing of this red Forever21+ skirt: black! I love the drapey silhouette the sleeves of this top creates with the fitted skirt, and how a thin black belt cinched it so perfectly around my waist. I really can never get enough of black, white silver and red together; it's just so crisp and chic!

In other news: It's looking like these boots, my most favorite pair from Evans circa 2009, are about ready for retirement. Let's be real, they were ready for retirement LAST season, but I just couldn't bear to part with them - they're so comfortable and fit my wide calves perfectly!

But I've got my eye on another pair from Evans to replace my dearly departed friends...

Utility blues

Top: NY&Co Outlet (here on the regular site). Skirt: NY&Co, thrifted. Tights: c/o We Love Colors. Booties: ASOS. Jacket: Macy's. Necklace: gifted. Bangles: Syms. Ring: NY&Co. Polish: Orly Galaxy Girl.

I have this problem. It starts with an innocent, selfless shopping trip to pick up a birthday gift for my sister at the local outlets, and it ends with me in a dressing room in a frenzy, trying on about 20 pieces while my sister's pile sadly stays at about two. But at a New York & Company outlet store where everything is on additional sale, how can you help but try on half the place?! This blue utility shirt is one of the pieces I picked up that day, it came out to about $14 if I'm not mistaken.This one's a hit for me not only because of the modest V-neck, waist-cinching tie belt and fantastic color (thanks, BF, for steering me away from the gray), but because the XL buttons over the girls with nary a gape! Unheard of!

Don't worry, I did manage to purchase bunch of awesome pieces for my little sister as well - between the NY&Co, Banana Republic, and J. Crew outlets and H&M, I got her a few flowy chiffon tops, a red bodycon skirt, as well as a few choice pieces of jewelry :) I love shopping for other people almost as much as I love shopping for myself!

Skirt remixed:

Originally unoriginal

Holy wind! I'd like to thank mother nature for the wind machine she provided for photo number two, though I really wish she would have brought it down a notch.

If you've been around here for a while, you've seen this outfit's siblings before. This ruffled, polka dotted top has made appearances on the blog before, and somehow I just always want to pair it with denim and a bright cardi.

See? But hey, if it ain't broke, don't fix it, right?

WRONG. I vow the next time you see this top, it will be in a very different way. I'm thinking red pencil skirt and a blazer perhaps...

Cardigan: H&M
Top: Old Navy
Tank: Forever21+
Jeans: Calvin Klein via Macy's
Shoes: Nordstrom Rack
Belt: Nordstrom Rack
Bangles: Syms
Ring: NY&Co

Are you a repeat outfit offender like I am?

A perfect pair

I have to say, this is probably one of my favorite outfits I've ever posted on the blog. And it's funny, because this is not the type of ensemble I really wear on the regular nor one I would think I'd fall in love with. Maybe it's the colors (I do have a thing for blue), or the fact that the flowers on the top match so perfectly to the print on the skirt (how did I never see it before?), or how the pattern repeats again on the necklace. Whatever it is, this one's a winner for me.

The last time I wore this skirt, it was in a completely different way. Which do you like better?

In other news, I've had this belt for probably 3 years, and this is the first time I'm wearing it. Touche.

Top: Syms
Skirt: Thrifted, NY&Co
Pumps: Nordstrom Rack
Belt: Old Navy
Necklace: Gift from BFF
Watch: Syms
Ring: NY&Co
Polish: Gift from Case