Black with brown isn't everyone's favorite look, but I file it under the same category as wearing black with navy or white with cream. It looks a little softer and more natural to me, especially with brights. I shouldn't have worn my bag on my shoulder for this picture; the slouch is reading kind of sloppy... but I don't *think* it looks that bad in real life.
DIY July continues with Day 2's handmade item: the flip-up cat watch. I found the face alone at a swap meet and picked it up for a buck or so. Then I cobbled together a leather strap from a broken belt and some rivets. Portable photo album!
Nexx blouse via Nordstrom
Perlina bag via Goodwill
Talbots skirt via swap meet
Boutique 9 Mystery Boots via swap meet
Cat Watch DIY by me
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. :)