Shirt: Banana Republic via Goodwill Outlet
Scarf: Gift
Belt: From the tanneries in Fez
Skirt: Selfmade
Tights: F21
Boots: Goodwill

Simple, but I enjoy it. You can't really see the coral-colored necklace I am wearing in the picture, but it really does pop in real life.

My awesome shoes sold out at Zappos. My heart is crying...I will *definitely* be on the hunt for something similar after the No-Buy is over. 10 more days!

Shirt: AE sweater via Goodwill Outlet
Dress: Ross
Tights: F21
Shoes: Steve Madden
Necklace: Goodwill


Goal Count Up:
Exercise: Yesterday walked a TON. Today=Finals day.
Vitamins: Yummy yummy.

Lessons in Proportions

Ok, so this definitely isn't my most flattering look. However, I am posting it here to figure out why it is not the best look for me. I think it is because one of my favorite features of myself is my small waist, and here the sweater stops at the bottom of my ribcage, not my smallest area, and then the dress hangs straight down, giving the illusion of a thicker waist. The proportions also seem off--I'm thinking a longer sweater, belted, would have been a better choice. However, I do love the gray tights--I have worn brown before, but it always ends up looking too matchy-matchy.






Sweater: AE via Goodwill Outlet
Dress: Unknown via Goodwill
Tights: F21
Shoes: Merona
Camisole: F21

Vintage Yummy

Excuse my pink slippers! This is what I wore a few weeks ago when we still had warm, springtime weather (as opposed to the rain/hail/snow mess we've been having). I enjoy this dress, it combines my love for 50s silhouettes with the safari spring trend I've been seeing.

Dress: Selfmade from a vintage 50s pattern
Earrings: Gift


Goal Count Up:
Exercise: Ran 1 mile. Wanted to run more, but had a killer side cramp. Anyone have any idea how to stop those? I'm breathing slowly, so that's not the problem...
Vitamins: Yesterday

Belted

This is my first time wearing a belt at my natural waist, while still wearing shorts/pants that set a lower waistline. I wasn't sure if I would like the 'double waist' effect but it turns out that I do--it gives more definition and adds something extra. I also enjoy the tights + shorts combo--not many people are doing it here at State University, but I think it's something that's fun and a bit different.

Finals week coming up, which means dressing extra nice for extra confidence. I'm anticipating blazers, skirts, and heels. Almost done with school--so hard to focus on studying!


Buttondown Shirt: F21 via Goodwill Outlet
Undershirt: Old Navy
Shorts: Self cutoff, AE
Tights: Target
Belt: From Morocco
Shoes: Merona

I do love my neutrals...

Confession: Although I love this shirt, I just donated it to the Goodwill--it's super cute, but slightly too small for me and always ALWAYS rides up, which I hate. I love the color combo of white and light gray though, and the stripes were a welcome pattern in my closet of solids. I'll be keeping my eye out for something reminiscent of this that actually fits once I am shopping again.


Shirt: Goodwill Outlet (so really, with me re-donation, it's like a catch and release program for clothing! lol)
Vest: F21
Pants: AE via Plato's Closet
Shoes: Unknown from France



Goal Count Up:
Exercise: Weekend, plus weekend before finals, so I am off the hook
Vitamins: Check

No Buying Allowed!

This morning I went to a bi-annual garage sale that is hosted by my University. I always go with one of my friends, and I wasn't about to let this year be an exception because I'm on a No-Buy! We got there, I helped said friend look for shelving units and tables (weirdly, none to be had), and I naturally gravitated towards the clothing. I actually did find two things that I enjoyed--a short sleeved gray sweater and a leopard-print sweater--but I stopped, thought to myself 'do I love these enough to fail my No Buy?' and ultimately the answer was 'I don't even love these enough to want to incorporate them into my work wardrobe.' So, I placed them back in their bins with no regret and continued on my merry way. I think the main effect the No-Buy has had on me is just to re-evaluate what I actually want to incorporate into my wardrobe--what is worth it to be included in my precious closet space.

Outfit of the day (well, of awhile ago)

Blazer: Marc for Marc Jacobs, via Nordstrom Rack--quite a bit, compared to what I normally would pay (this cost 60$), but then I realized--I physically could not make this for 60$, with just the cost of materials, not even including time. Plus, it's super cute and awesome for interviews!
Belt: Unknown brand, from Plato's Closet
Dress: Selfmade
Tights: F21
Boots: Steve Madden