Oh, Deer

blazer: (old) target | real similar
top: ON | similar
jeans: exact
booties: c/o chicwish | similar
scarf: borrowed from boyfriend
sunnies: similar 1, 2
watch: exact

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Oh, deer indeed. It's been....well, I don't even actually know how long it's been since I've done an outfit post. I blame it on the winter (too cold!) and the holidays (busy busy busy), but mostly it's just the fact that I've been fortunate enough to take 4 vacations in the last 4 months*. SO much on that coming soon.

I wore this around Christmastime, which explains the giant reindeer on my shirt. Though truth be told, I'd rock this reindeer any time of year. Inspired by Megan, who I featured in the Favorite Fashion Friday link-up back in December, I decided to fancy up my reindeer a little bit with a blazer, too. I must admit, though, Megan's outfit, with her camel-colored blazer and bright scarf, just pops way more than my version. Camel and reindeer get along splendidly. Who would have thought?

*This is what happens when you don't go anywhere all year and then have to use up all the vacation days before January comes around. It's kind of surreal to travel someplace new every month...I recommend it.

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One Dress, Two Ways

One of my favorite parts about getting dressed is remixing the clothes I already have. I find the challenge of coming up with new ways to wear the same things really rewarding; it sparks my creativity and forces me to try new combinations that I otherwise might not have thought of. Plus, it's pretty easy on the wallet, too. I'm proud to say that since I started this blog over three years ago, I've only repeated outfits a handful of times (it's usually when I wear something and don't document it for the blog, so I feel entitled to wear it again. I'm a crazy person, right?).

Anyway.

dress: (old) target | really pretty option

blazer: exact

booties: payless | crazy similar

watch: exact

tights: c/o kushyfoot

necklace: super similar

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I hadn't worn this dress in over a year, and never in cooler weather, so I decided to take her out for a spin and remix her two different ways for fall. In this first outfit, my legs stayed nice and warm with the help of my kushyfoot tights. I love their opacity and texture, but I have to admit that when I realized they were control top I was totally turned off. I loathe control top. But  miracle of miracles, they didn't squeeze the life out of me. I can honestly say that this is the first pair of control-top tights I've worn that are actually comfortable. Pain-free control top tights exist.  Who knew?

dress: (old) target | super cute alternative

jacket: f21 | similar (on major sale!)

boots: exact

socks: c/o kushyfoot

scarf: similar

watch: exact

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I love how a simple change of jacket and shoes can transform an outfit into something entirely different. I wore this back when it was still slightly warm enough for bare legs. But even so, I wore fleece-lined trouser socks with my boots, and I was cozy all the way up to my shins. These babies will really come in handy during winter. A lot of my boots require thin socks, which usually leave my feet freezing cold. This pair is thin yet still cozy and fleecey. I don't even know how that's possible, but I'm so glad I found them.

The sweet people at kushyfoot also sent me a pair of emergency flats like such:

I brought these on my recent vacation to Las Vegas, and they were an absolute lifesaver. Or for the less dramatic, a foot-&-toe-saver. If you've ever been, then you know that there is a lot of walking to do, yet high heels look very nice at the club. I have no shame carrying my heels with me all the way from the hotel to the bouncer, awkwardly putting them on while standing in line to get in. Then folded up and into my clutch the flats go, to be taken out again when it's time to stumble on home.  #Classy.


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Favorite Fashion Friday #67

My favorite look this week comes from Jenna at Sincerely Jenna Marie.  I love a good, structured blazer, especially if it's full of pretty fall colors.  Plus, I can't resist a lacy textured top.  And have you checked out those heels??  I'm smitten.

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The 80's Called...

tee: handmade from NYC street vendor
blazer: c/o dxmall (get 20% off with code DXMALLFAN)
jeans: exact
shoes: exact (on clearance for $13!)
rings: c/o born pretty | option
necklace: c/o born pretty
sunnies: kohls | crazy similar
watch: exact

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Having a fresh, crisp white blazer at my disposal to add to an otherwise unremarkable outfit of a tee shirt and jeans almost feels like cheating.  I mean, all I have to do is pull this beauty out and it is instant Miami Vice coolness.  I received this one from dxmall, and it is just perfect.  The quality is top notch, and it fits like a dream (though it does run a little small - the one I'm wearing is size large).  I think Don Johnson would approve.

Not only does dxmall offer lovely clothing like this sophisticated blazer, but they have a whole array of amazing, affordable products ranging in everything from clothes and jewelry to shoes and handbags, and even garden items and camping gear.  With free worldwide shipping, they're definitely a site to check out.  Plus, you can get 20% off your order with code: dxmallfan.

Here's a little sneak peek at the pretty printed blouse & necklace dxmall sent me.  Stay tuned for the full post coming Friday...and kindly try to ignore the fact that ironing my clothing is *clearly* a top priority in this household.

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Chill.

jeans: exact
blazer: option 1, 2
top: gifted | similar
scarf: h&m (old) | similar
necklace: c/o born pretty | so similar (get 10% off w/ code KNT10)
booties: c/o chicwish | so similar
watch: exact

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I took these photos back around the end of March, when it was pretty chilly with temperatures in the 30s, and was worried that they'd seem out of place if I posted them now -- but oh, hey, look, it's 34° today!  Suddenly this outfit is entirely appropriate, which does nothing to console nor deter me from having a mini-temper tantrum because it feels like winter just. won't. end.


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Alright, Alright.

{target top & blazer | ON jeans | aldo booties | fossil watch | f21, groopdealz, kohls bracelets (similar 1, 2, 3)}

Now this is the kind of weather I'm talking about.  Sunny, warm, and clear blue skies.  This was on Saturday, just one day after we had a snowstorm.  Talk about a split personality.  Lately it seems that whenever spring peeks its little head up, I feel compelled to bare my ankles.  It's the perfect way to say "I'm ready for spring" while simultaneously (yet reluctantly) acknowledging that it's still winter.  

On another note, with the graphic black & white and all the spiky jewelry, this is one of my edgier looks.  Which is really an oxymoron since I'm about as edgy as a circle.  But there's something so irresistibly cool about pairing a light, billowy top with some skinnies, a structured blazer, and booties.  Am I right or am I right?

p.s. - these awesome, artsy photos were taken by my friend, Fatiha.  You can check out more of her photography here.

p.p.s. - Linking up with these lovely ladies. 

All Business

{target blazer & chambray | gap jeans (similar) | gifted sweater (sewn into vest) | aldo booties}

I've got a bone to pick with Mr. Groundhog.  He promised an early spring, but winter's still got us in its icy grip.  The rat straight up lied.  Even though we're now in March, we're still getting temperatures that are dipping below freezing.  At the rate this season's going, I'll be surprised if spring even starts on March 20.  In fact, taking these photos was one of the coldest moments I spent outside all season.  I could think of nothing but finishing and getting back inside.  With the temperature hovering around 25 degrees with lots of obnoxious wind, there was no time for messing around.  It was all business for those 4 1/2 minutes we spent shooting these.


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Accessory Anomaly

$80 to spend on a custom tailored dress could be yours if you enter my giveaway!

{target blazer | f21 blouse | UO jeans | steve madden boots | h&m scarf (old) | vintage necklace (similar)}

Would you believe me if I told you I got a wind machine over the weekend?  Well, I did one better.  I got Mother Nature's wind machine - aka...uh, wind.  When it wasn't giving me hair-blown-in-face-mustache (which my boyfriend was all too happy to point out each and every time it happened), or making me shiver down to the very core of my soul, we actually manged to get a few shots that made it seem as if my crazy, windblown hair was intentional.

I inherited this amazing vintage necklace from my Gramma a couple years ago.  I love it, but it never seemed to go with anything I wore - it always gave the outfits a way-too-fancy vibe (and if you know me, you know I am anything but).  But when I put this outfit on, I instinctively reached for it, knowing full well that gold polka dots mixed with pearls and rhinestones is practically a recipe for fancy.  Yet somehow, the combination reads more laid back than lavish.  I cannot explain the anomalies of nature, people; I just wear them.


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