1. Tuesday, February 21, 2012

    Bargain: What I Wore to the Dentist

    Shirt: Gap, $10 | Sweater: Macy’s, $11 | Belt: Kensie via Marshall’s, $3 | Pants: Gap, $13 | Shoes: Calvin Klein via Macy’s, $30

    Today, my dentist told me I’m one of her best patients…and this totally made my day. Many fear trips to the dentist, but, not me. I LOVE going and look forward to the super clean teeth feeling so much that I’d go every month if I could. I also enjoy impressing my dentist with my diligent daily flossing routine.Today she told me I hardly had any plaque build up, and I was like “see I’ve been flossing exactly the way you told me. Do you have a new challenge for me?”  Yes, I know this might make you think I’m strange. What do I not love about the dentist? Dentist offices always look like 80’s/90’s lifetime movie. You know, pastel textured wallpaper, gold accents, and all.

    Enough about the dentist, let’s talk about my outfit….$67 total, not bad!! I really love this sweater. It doesn’t work well when not belted, just flows everywhere in a shapeless way. But, the belted along the bottom is amazing!

    Ok, gotta go floss!

  2. Thursday, February 2, 2012

    Bargain: Pumpkin Purse

    Blouse: H & M, $10 | Pants: Banana Republic, $17 | Belt: Gift | Flats: Ann Taylor Loft, $10 | Purse: Etienne Aigner via Filene’s Basement, $30

    The power went out at work today and never came back. I had a few morning meetings in dark conference rooms lit by our laptops (I’m not kidding). When laptop batteries started dying we really found ourselves in the dark and unable to do anything. So, we were sent home to work remotely — hooray! Before jumping into my pj’s and setting up office on my couch, I snapped a few pictures because I was excited to be home during daylight. Except, daylight was not exactly bright and cheery today.

    This was my first experience taking pictures outdoors in the cold. I have a whole new admiration for fashion bloggers who brave the elements for photos. It was a balmy 42 degrees today and I was freeeezing!! How do you ladies do this??

    Anyway, I rarely feature my purses on this blog. I have a slight obsession with purses. And yes, all my purses were bargains like this orange leather Etienne Aigner hobo style ….just $30 (original retail was about $190)! I LOVE this bag. The leather is gorgeous and it also has a cross body strap, which comes in really handy.

    Just wait, there are more purses coming! Does anyone have a favorite purse brand?

  3. Wednesday, February 1, 2012

    Bargain: Wide Leg Pant Transformation

    Cardigan: Ann Taylor Loft, Gift | T-Shirt: Banana Republic, $4 | Pants: J.Crew, $20 | Necklace, Gift | Shoes: Etienne Aigner via Macy’s, $20

    This outfit is actually from a few weeks ago and I never got around to creating a post. Cardigans over a cute t-shirt is a look I’ve always loved and gravitate towards. I like to think I was way ahead of times in high school when I rocked the now trendy boyfriend sweater cardigans with white v-neck T’s (and red Dr. Martens). Cardigans just call out to me and I can’t say no to them.

    What do I love about this outfit?

    • $4 Banana republic shirt? Yes please! About a month ago I wandered into Banana and these were $8 with an extra 50% off! I bought 3. They’re a perfect soft stretchy material that can be dressed up or down.
    • These classic chinos from J.Crew are about 7 years old and were originally a wide leg. I altered them down to a fitted straight leg, shaving off about 6” in fabric. I’ve been wearing them tons ever since and love them cuffed with heels!
  4. Thursday, January 5, 2012

    Bargain: Not Great Photos, but Great Outfit

    Long Sleeve T: Banana Republic, $6 | Wrap Sweater: Macy’s, $11 | Belt: Marshall’s, $5 | Skirt: Express, $15 | Shoes: Calvin Klein via Macy’s, $20

    Sometimes this outfit photo taking thing just doesn’t work out, and today was one of those days! Can you tell? It’s amazing how many shots I may have to take to get a decent one. Today was exceptionally difficult from the lighting, to shoes being in the way everywhere, to my awkward hand in the third photo, and to be being really hungry and thinking about my home-made pizza in the oven. In this last photo I’m looking around to clear more shoes out of the shot! Someone must have thrown shoes all around our place while we were at work.

    Good photos or not, I’m really loving this outfit. Why?

    • I love the angles the sweater creates at the bottom when wrapped.
    • These argyle-ish patterned tights.
    • Typically, I pair pencil skirts with a top, tucked in. Wearing a long top over a pencil skirt is new for me. For some reason, it made me feel extra dressed up and elegant today!

    A few days ago someone asked if I live near an outlet mall. I actually don’t have any outlets right nearby. I just love really scouring clearance racks and have developed the habit of never paying full price for clothing!

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