Not the best photo of this outfit... if dusk is "magic hour," then 1pm is "inverse-magic hour." All the harsh shadows really make the ruching of the skirt and top look distorted from real life. The outfit is basically just #2 with sandals to account for heat over 80F.
The good news is that the new jacket is fantastically comfortable, even when it's hot outside and I have a lot of moving about to do at work. Very pleased. :)
Pic #3 is what I finally decided the color of the jacket reminds me of: sea glass! My mom used to have a collection like this set out as decoration when I was growing up. Hm... seems like everything reminds me of the beach these days - might have to make a trip out on my next day off!
Veda "Boss" leather jacket - Rack
B44 ruched top - Rack
F21 Jersey skirt - F21
Lucky Brand "Moran" sandals - Nordies last year
Kate Spad satchel - Ebay
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. :)