Drive by WIW post during short lunch - great, albeit busy day.
Ebayed Theory Lanai inspired by Shannon and Una!
Drive by WIW post during short lunch - great, albeit busy day.
Ebayed Theory Lanai inspired by Shannon and Una!
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I have been mentally mush the past few days after flying out to see my dad and returning to work. Been stalking you all and reading posts but not commenting much since I can hardly get two words together. But I still love you!
Both sad and happy to report that I have finally reached the point where some clothes give out before I tire of them... unfortunately I'd say it's a quality issue on a couple of these, but at least I did not misjudge the style or functionality.
#1 shows two vacation purchases: a Lululemon jacket to replace my horribly pilled modcloth cardi and a patterned dress to take the spot of my pilled MMK agate print dress. The cardi only lasted... A month? before it felt shabby, but the dress was a workhorse for about a year. Since I usually hold onto dresses way longer and use them less, it's okay to say goodbye.
#3 is a replacement for my defective Trouve blouse, which split down the back - twice. This is a draped front Vince Camoto (online only) in almost the exact same color.
I also need to show you guys my first pair of cowboy boots, and gush about my dad's awesome wife (I want to say stepmother, but does that sound too "evil stepmother"??), bit I will save that for when I am typing on a keyboard an not my phone.
See you more once I get my "LA legs" back. :-)
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Behold: a window into my scattered packing process! Clothes all over the floor, mirror lugged into whatever room in which I happen to be experimenting, and plans that get abandoned when I change my mind in the morning. :) Anyone else take the mad scientist approach to dressing?
#1 is what I will wear on the plane when I head out to see my dad. The 50-cent "Burberry" plaid scarf sports a couple discreet spots of discoloration, but it's a soft rayon and a bazillion percent cheaper than a real one.
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Dared to wear a sweater tunic to work and so far it's not too warm for the in-store temps. Ended up removing the necklace, though. The tunic also looks less tummytastic IRL.
Tried out one of Angie's suggestions for Beatle boot styling with my Uggs in chelsea mode. DH hates the booties exposed like this and thinks they should only be worn under pant legs, but I thought it looked okay. Ideally I'd prefer a rolled leg instead, but I'm not mad at the look!
What I am kinda mad at is this shirt - the larger size of the one that ripped the first time I wore it. I figured there was no. possible. way. this one could rip with how big it feels on me but... you guessed it, the back seam failed in the exact same spot. I saw online reviews saying this happened to others, too. I'm really sad, because I really do love the color and the sheer details. :_(
In other news, 11am in the alley create crazy hipster beard shadows.
Trouve silk blouse - Nordies
BR Sloan crops - Ebay
Ugg boots - Ugg
Brahmin bag - Nordies
Elizabeth & James sunnies - Nordies
Chainmail watch - gift from a friend
Hawaiian heritage pendant - gift from Mom
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Post and run off to work!
But this is what I wore out this morning with DH to get a quick bite.
BDG tee - Urban Outfitters
Banana Republic Sloan crops - Ebay
Brahmin Debi phone case - Ebay
Vintage Shoe Co. Veronica boots - Planet Shoes
Spy sunglasses - Ebay
#2 is from our recent Instagram shoot. The pile was my idea...
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Once again, very poor photography. :T Posted just to have a record, since I know you'll be straining your poor eyeballs to see what happened here. Must figure out better picture spots for evening... if there is such a thing.
Out for sushi:
BCBGeneration army jacket - Amazon
F21 turtleneck tunic - $1 at flea market
Gap denim leggings - ebay
Brahmin bag - Nordies
Ugg Cortonas - Ugg
Fluid Flares for work:
Ella Moss moto - Nordies
Three Dots tee - $0.50 at flea market
Bebe flares - $1 at flea market
Brahmin - Nordies
Oh! Shoes booties - Amazon
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I'm just your average working stiff who loves nice things and hates to pay for them. This blog outlines my efforts to navigate that treacherous shopping/saving divide through swappin', thriftin', and even a little resellin'. Many of the pieces in my wardrobe cost me just $1! We've heard a lot about people "living above their means" in recent years; I'm championing the concept of living large *below* your means - whatever that means for you. :)