April OOTD Challenge Day 30

Last day of the challenge; woo, we made it! I certainly learned a lot. For me it was both inspiring and sometimes constricting, but I learned a lot about putting different combos of items together and focusing on different elements of a look. For those that participated, I hope you had a great time! If you didn't get a chance to join in April's challenge, I found this one on Instagram for May if anyone feels so inclined. I'm not limiting myself to this one, although I may squeeze in a challenge from time to time.

Anyway, on to the OOTD. The funny thing about today's pinspo is I actually don't like the outfit. The pants are very Beatlejuice to me, and the neon wedges look all wrong imo. But I like the shape of each piece, and it made me wonder if I could do it better. Do you ever get inspired by just the silhouette of a look?

Pinspiration:

Mine:

Gray/white striped tie waist blouse: Walmart

Cobalt pants: Family Clothes

Red patent wedges: Merona for Target

Multi chain necklace: Walmart

Gold snake ring: vintage

Studded leather wrap watch: jane.com

April OOTD Challenge Day 29

If I worked in an office I would totally wear this blouse with a cute pencil skirt, but since every day is basically weekend wear for me, hello jeans! Loving this heart print so hard. :P I could have also done black shoes and bag with this, but I've been wearing dark things the last several days in a row, so hello color!

Pinspiration:

Mine:

Purple/black heart print blouse: 24/7 Denim, thrifted

Skinny Jeans: Dollar General

Pink/nude cap toed flats: Bongo, Kmart

Bag: Stam replica, thrifted

Bangles: Dollar store

Gold heart earrings: Claire's via flea market

April OOTD Challenge Day 28

Pinspiration:

Mine:

I ended up adding gray tights because it was quite windy today and I didn't want to pull a Marilyn. :P

Burgundy leather jacket: thrifted

Striped tee: Walmart

White lace dress (as skirt): Ross

Black studded motoboots: Kmart

Quilted chain strap bag: thrifted

Gray tights: Target

Silver tassel necklace: Apt. 9 at Kohl's

Earrings: old

Ring: old

April OOTD Challenge Day 27

Not sure if this meets today's challenge requirements, but I feel the dress is kinda sleek and the bag kinda slouchy. Anyway, I love it, it feels very "me." :) Hope y'all are having a great weekend!

Pinspiration:

Mine:

Black/white striped dress: Merona for Target

Coral/white star print scarf: Dollar store

Orchid purple bag: Merona for Target, thrifted

Tan suede fringed booties, Chinese Laundry, thrifted

Star earrings: old

April OOTD Challenge Day 26

Pinspiration:

Mine:

Burgundy leather motojacket: thrifted

Leopard print buttonup shirt: Liz Claibourne, thrifted

Drapey black tee: Zenobia from Family Clothes

Long black cami: Walmart

Black Leggings: Sears

Cognac riding boots: Walmart

Rosegold arrow necklace: Jennifer Lopez from Kohl's

Stud earrings: Claire's via fleamarket

April OOTD Challenge Day 25

Back from my trip, had a lovely time! Returned just in time for rain. -_-

Because of today's challenge, I realized I don't own any particularly distressed denim. All my denim seems relatively content. (Sorry, I had to get a lame joke in there.)

I'm not sure why I've not purchaced any distressed denim in years; I'm not opposed to it. I'm thinking of adding some DIY holes to an old pair of jeans. Why not.

Anyway, Pinspiration:

Mine:

Black sweater: Halogen via Thredup

Jeans: Jordache from Walmart

Leopard Scarf: Walmart

Black quilted purse: thrifted

Burgundy wedge booties: Kmart

Knot earrings: F21

Vacation OOTD Part 3

It's chilly here in the morning and evening, and warm in the afternoon, so I find myself having to add and subtract layers about 4 times a day: morning, swimming, afternoon, and evening. This is the "afternoon" look. :)

Vacation OOTD Part 2

Good morning all! The view from my back door sure is lovely today. :)

I think this outfit counts for today's challenge because my leggings have orange in them and I never wear orange.

Cardigan: thrifted

Black drapey tee: Zenobia from Family Clothes

Aztec print leggings: thrifted

Tan fringed ankle booties: Chinese Laundry, thrifted

Black bucket bag: F21

Coral bubble necklace: jane.com

Vacation OOTD

I'm taking a couple days off from the challenge because I'm camping out for a few days on a houseboat, and vacation clothes are called for.

Today's OOTD:

Some might think it's a little heavy on the black for a vacation look, but I love it! Weather will actually be cooler than usual; 72-81 in the days and low of 45 at night. 

Black/white paisley maxi dress: Walmart

Black drapey cardi: thrifted

Black staw hat: Walmart

Black bucket bag: F21, old

Paisley scarf (on hat): gift

Silver tassel necklace: Apt. 9, Kohl's

Black/silver sandals, Walmart

Sunglasses: Guess

Non-Challenge OOTD

Sorry guys, totally failed for today's challenge. It's too hot for outerwear.

On the bright side, I'm wearing two of my favorite things today: coral and stripes! :)

Coral/white striped dress: Mossimo for Target, thrifted

Aqua bubble necklace: jane.com

Cognac/gold sandals: Faded Glory for Walmart

Earrings: Claire's via fleamarket

Gold cuff: Target, thrifted

Turquoise/gold bangle: dollar store

Gold tote: Vince Camuto, thrifted

Day Off: Easter OOTD

Happy Easter for those that celebrate! 

Pinspiration:

Mine:

Aqua polka dot shirt: Van Hueson, thrifted

Gray pleated midi skirt: Alfred Dunner, thrifted

Rose gold skinny belt: Target, thrifted

Pink and nude cap toed flats: Bongo, Kmart

Chevron bangles: jane.com

Floating pearl necklace, old

Bow earrings: Claire's via flea market

April OOTD Challenge Day 19

Was originally going to do something different for the double denim challenge, but then these wedges happened. :) Somehow I ended up looking very Rosie the Riveter today, lol!

Chambray shirt: Walmart

Red & white striped tee: clothing swap

Denim shorts: Walmart

Red patent peeptoe wedges: Merona, gift

Gold cuff: Target, thrifted

Printed silk headscarf: vintage

Pearl Bow earrings: Claire's via flea market

Bonus FOTD featuring bronze shadow w/navy liner

Mabelline BB cream

Garnier under eye roller

Neutrogena concealor 

Physicians Formula es/liner from blue eyes palette

Physicians Formula organic mascara

Avon blush

Revlon lip butter in Red Velvet

April OOTD Challenge Day 18

Today's challenge was tricky because I received an inpromptu invite to my relatives' houseboat and I wanted to dress pretty casually, so I ended up "tucking" my scarf into my belt, lol.

Pinspiration:

Mine:

Black maxi dress: thrifted

Liberty of London for Target floral scarf: thrifted

Sandals: Faded Glory for Walmart

Bag: Betsey Johnson, thrifted

Black braided belt: Ross

Gold Cuff: Target, thrifted

Bangles: Dollar store

April OOTD Challenge Day 17

Honestly, I have no desire to winterize anything as it's going to be 88 here today. I feel like this look could totally work with black leather boots and a jacket in the winter, but for me, sandals all the way! And yes, I do have another star print scarf, and yes, I feel like I need every accessory in both coral AND mint this season.

Pinspiration:

Mine:

Gray tee: Walmart

Black/white striped maxi skirt: Walmart

Coral/white star print scarf: Dollar Store

Coral bag: brand Alyssa at Family Clothes

Sandals: Walmart

Belt: Walmart

Bangles: jane.com

Earrings:Walmart

April OOTD Challenge Day 16

Ugh, please tell me this counts as monochrome. It turns out I'm not a big fan of just one color in an outfit. I like additonal prints or colors to add interest. 

(Please excuse the shampoo bottle on the floor. Mysterious gremlins were knocking things off the counter this morning.)

Cobalt Cardigan: J Crew via Thredup

Striped Tank: J Crew via Thredup

Cobalt pants: Family Clothes

Silver flats: Delias, thrifted

Mint Star print scarf: dollar store

Chevron bangles: jane.com

Other bangles: dollar store

Pearl flower earrings: Walmart

April OOTD Challenge Day 15

Fashionable ladies, I propose the start of a new trend. "Business Kimono." Because, let's face it, kimono jackets are just awesome. 

I read this hilarious post by Gracey of Fashion for Giants, featured on the blog Already Pretty, and I knew I had to try this look!

http://www.alreadypretty.com/2014/03/gracey-wear-business-kimono.html

(not affil.)

Mine:

Kimono jacket: thrifted

Blue & white striped shirt: St. John's Bay, thrifted

Black leggings: Sears

Ballet Flats: Faded Glory, thrifted

Blue Patent belt: thrifted

Bangles: Dollar store

Stone ring: Souvenir from West Virginia

Earrings: old

So, what do you think of kimonos with button up shirts? I don't work in an office and am just wearing the look casually, but she wore hers to the office. Is your workplace relaxed enough for such attire? I think it could look great with slacks or ponte pants and pumps.

April OOTD Challenge Day 14

As far as the challenge, I didn't want to compete too much with my awesome floral pants, so I'm counting my chevron bangles as a print so that I have 2, lol. Oh, and my cute new mint polka dot phone case too. :)

So excited about today's look and plans! I'm taking my parents out to dinner, but little do they know it will actually be a surprise visit from my aunt and uncle (mom's sister and her husband). We haven't see them in several years, as they live in Virginia, and they enlisted my help to orchestrate this visit. My parents don't suspect a thing; I told them I won a restaurant gift card and that I the occasion for going out. Mwahahaha! :)

Anyway today's pinspo:

Mine:

Black blazer: George for Walmart

white tee: Zenobia at Family Clothes

Floral ankle pants: Levi's, thrifted

Black Ballet flats: Faded Glory, thrifted

Bag: stam replica: thrifted

Mint Bubble necklace: jane.com

Chevron bangles: jane.com

Bonus fotd and notd:

Sally Hansen nail silver french manicure nail strips

Mabelline Dream Matte Foundation

Garnier Anti-Dark Circle undereye roller

Neutrogena Concealer

Revlon lip butter in Strawberry Shortcake

Milani blush in Luminous

WNW es trio in I'm Feeling Retro

Physcian's Formula Organic Mascara