I can be your china doll if you like to see me fall

Forever 21 knit top, years old Max Rave skirt, Lane Bryant sunglasses, and Target tights and boots.

Yesterday was the first time I had seen the sun in weeks. Feeling overjoyed at seeing the lost sun, I decided to dress up for the occasion. I pulled out one of my favorite skirts that I've had for years. It's actually one of the only pieces from my high school wardrobe that I still wear. My mom surprised me with it back when I was 15 and I'm still in love with it today. I wasn't very fashionable in high school.

I'm so happy I got to wear these boots - they're outrageous. I got them over the summer at Target for $10 and they're so fun. I love that they mimic hiking boots, although you should never wear them hiking. That probably would result in a sprained ankle. They're very well made considering how cheap they are and are very comfy.

The lipstick that I'm wearing photographed much more burgundy that it is in real life. It's really more of a violet, like this color. It's Sephora's rouge cream lipstick in Bewitch Me. I got it on clearance for $5. It's super dramatic and I love it.

I had a wonderful Wednesday catching up with a friend I hadn't seen in awhile. I hope your week is going great.

simplistic saturday

Thrifted turtleneck, H&M trousers, thrifted leather bag and vintage Ferragamo flats.

Getting a late start to my Saturday prompted this simplistic outfit. It was my first time wearing these pants that I got back in January and at first I didn't know what shirt to wear. Then I remembered I had this turtleneck hiding in my dresser. I thought it would be a nice little homage to something Audrey Hepburn would wear.

I got a lot of strange looks from passerbys and I couldn't really figure out why. Maybe they don't like turtlenecks. I never really did until I bought my first one - now I'll never look back!

I hope you had an easy start to your week. Mine is going to be a busy one.

the lights that light the lights

 



Freeze shirt, Forever 21 knit skirt, gifted scarf, thrifted leather bag, Target tights, and thrifted Timberland boots.

Lately I've been trading in more conservative outfits for something that's a little more fun. With the weather being a murky gray every day, it's hard not to feel so blah about everything. So I decided my Beetlejuice skirt needed to come out again. Why not pair some ridiculous stripes with hot pink? Seems like the most logical thing to do. I had fun wearing this outfit and isn't that the goal of fashion? To have a little fun?
I truly love these boots too. They're perfect for the slushy/muddy weather we've been having. I like wearing them with tights and skirts/dresses. There's also a plus side: they're super comfy for days when my feet hate me.

Well Wednesday is almost over! Hope you're having a great week.

but you fail to remember

Vintage 1960's wool coat, years old sweater dress from TJ Maxx, Target tights, Lane Bryant sunglasses and Forever 21 pumps.

Unfortunately, during this photo session after a major chow down at my favorite buffet, my camera's battery died. We only got a few photos of me looking incredibly cold and awkward. It was freezing and to be honest I probably wasn't dressed properly for the weather. I'm just hopeful that one of these days I won't be restricted to pants and can wear a dress without freezing.

I know I've talked about this coat before, but it's my favorite. I wear it so much that the old threads have ripped in a bunch of places. I have to get it repaired - I can't imagine a winter without it. It's the perfect length for me since I'm so short and all the little details are so wonderful.

I'm bummed my camera died before I got the chance to take a photo of my new pumps. They're perfect for wearing in not-so-nice weather since they were so cheap. I think they were $7 on sale. Great deal.

We made it through Monday; I hope the start of your week was wonderful!

you are my voice my microphone

Thrifted skirt, H&M shirt, thrifted Nine West coat, Target tights, and Forver 21 Mary Janes.

I decided to put on some super-girlie, red and pink clothes for Valentine's Day. I sprung for this skirt, because every time I open my closet, there it is staring at me. I haven't worn it since I bought it almost a year ago. It has a pretty funny story associated with it. I saw it sitting on the rack and thought it was cute. I held it up against my waist and thought it would fit. When I got to the dressing room I saw the label. It's from The Children's Place and is a child's size 6. It fit me fine so I bought it anyway. I know my waist is small at 25" but I can't imagine a 6 year old fitting in it. It just goes to show you, you never know what interesting things await you at Salvation Army.

Another piece I was dying to wear was my Nine West coat. I got it for $12 at Volunteers of America and it's been way too cold to wear it. Luckily, I got to wear it a few times in the fall. You can't really tell from the photos, but it has a very beautiful embroidery pattern all over it. The details can really make a piece.

Well, I hope you all had a wonderful Valentine's Day and have a wonderful weekend. Brian and I are going to see Wreck-It Ralph at the dollar theater tonight. I'm excited!

all mixed up in the wash hot water bleeding our colors

(a faceless selfie)









Vintage sweater, vintage 60's skirt, Target tights, vintage Gucci bag (on consignment at my shop!), and vintage Ferragamo flats.

When I woke up this morning feeling overtired and crappy, I was surprised at my urge to dress up. It was because I was so excited to wear my new skirt! Last week while searching through hundreds of unwanted bottoms at Salvation Army, I found her. A 1960's original for $3.50? Truly a one-in-a-million find. I always half-heartedly search the skirt rack hoping to find something and I never do.

I paired my skirt with my old favorite 50's sweater and added some crazy mustard tights. I felt like my outfit wasn't colorful enough for the gray weather we're having. It's awful - it just sucks all the life out of you. I always feel like a zombie at this time of year.

My new Ferragamos got to take a spin. I think they were pretty happy with that. I love the alligator/croc/snakeskin pattern and the deep brown color. So classic!

I hope you had a good start to your week!