OOTD: Haute Weather/I Gotta Be Me

Well, it's supposed to get up to 108° here today, so I guess my prediction for "haute" weather turned out to be correct, lol. Today seems like the perfet day to debut a breezy white outfit!

Pin:

Mine:

Shirt: Notations, thrifted

Shorts: Zenobia, Family Clothes

Bag: Dooney & Bourke, thrifted

Sandals: Walmart

Hat: F21

Necklace: thrifted

OOTD: Summer Straw/Feeling Fruity/It's on and Popping

Idk, about the fruity part, but I have the straw and a big pop of coral, lol. 

Dress: Target, thrifted

Hat and bag: F21

Wedges: St. John's Bay, thrifted

Necklaces, thrifted

OOTD: Rockin' Neon/Put A Bow On It/K.I.S.Sophistication

Here's what I'm wearing for daytime today. This look was inspired by this Instagram user.

Hers:

Mine:

Neon coral bag (and pedi) for Rockin' Neon, Bow earrings for Put A Bow On It, and LOL @ the title K.I.S.Sohistication! (Kiss abbreviated stands for keep it simple, stupid.) Wacky Title. :) I chose to interperet it a different way and show off my new lipstick: Avon Crushed Rose.

Shirt: Merona, Target

Jeans: F21

Bag: Alyssa, Family Clothes

Sandals: Walmart

Earrings: Claire's via flea market

Watch: groopdealz.com

Chain bracelet: Walmart

Elephant bracelet: thrifted

OOTD: Feeling Floral/Pretty In Paisley

Floral lace on the top, and skirt has both floral and paisley! :)

Lace tee: Wet Seal

Skirt: Coldwater Creek: thrifted

Bag: thrifted

Wedges: St. John's Bay, thrifted

Elephant necklace: thrifted

Earrings: Claire's via flea market

Belt: Ross

OOTD: Aztec/I Love Eyelet/I Prefer A Pencil

This outfit's all in the details. Eyelet neckline tunic, black lace pencil skirt, and a printed cardi that I'm not quite sure is Aztec, but the geometric earrings kind of help lend to that feel. Whew, tough combo!

Printed cardi: Merona, thrifted

Eyelet tunic: Coldwater Creek, thrifted

Lace pencil skirt: Kmart

Flats: Aldo, thrifted

Bag: F21

Earrings: Walmart

Elephant bracelet: thrifted

Bangles: dollar store

New Feature: Blogging For Books!

Although I will continue to feature my daily OOTD's here on Vintage Meets Modern, I am also looking to expand the range of topics I blog about. One of my greatest passions, besides fashion, is reading. I was so excited when I received an email from the organization Blogging For Books! By completing a short survey about my reading interests, I am now able to request free books to review here on the blog! I can order as many as one free book a week in exchange for my honest reviews here on my blog and on the bloggingforbooks.org website. 

The first book I chose to request is Simple Thai Food by Leela Punyararabandhu. I also have a live for cooking and and interest in Asian cuisine, so I look forward to trying some of these recipes and reviewing this book for you! Look for my first book review within the next 3 weeks.

For more information on how to participate in the Blogging For Books Program, please visit www.bloggingforbooks.org.

OOTD: Maxi-mized/Lady In Red/Bold And Bow-tastic

I'm sure many of you have seen/pinned or even done this look from Sequins and Things. It's so simple and pretty; I'm glad I'm finally getting around to it.

Hers:

Mine:

Tee: J Crew via Thredup

Skirt: Merona, thrifted

Sandals: Walmart

Watch: groopdealz.com

Clutch: yard sale

Elephant bracelet: thrifted

Bow earrings: Claire's via flea market

Necklace: old

OOTD: Three Colors/Birds of a Feather/Minty Fresh

Gray, black, and mint color palette today. Feather print tee and mint belt, nails, and bag for the challenges. :D

Maxi: Target, thrifted

Bag: F21

Cuff: vintage, thrifted

Everything else: Walmart

OOTD: Makes Me Happy/Monochromatic Monday

I'm doing something unexpected (for me) today. Some people look so chic in all black ensembles, but I've always felt awkward, like I was wearing a Halloween costume or heading to a funeral. I think there are two things that really made me love today's outfit; finally finding the perfect pair of black skinny jeans, and adding metallic accessories. The jeans are from F21, and the fit and inseam is perfect. They're also comfy; I'm really impressed with how much the quality and variety of their plus sizes has improved.

Inspired by this pin:

Mine:

Top: Apt. 9, thrifted

Jeans: F21

Bag: thrifted

Flats: Aldo, thrifted

Necklace: purpleperidot.com

Earrings: groopdealz.com

OOTD: Vintage Finds/Floral Frenzy/Take It To Church

Inspired by this pin.

Mine:

Floral blouse: vintage, thrifted

Cobalt pants: Family Clothes

Bag: F21

Shoes: Arizona at JCP, thrifted

Necklace: purpleperidot.com

Earrings: groopdealz.com

Cuff: vintage

OOTD: Stylin' Shorts/Tropical Paradise/Flip Flop Frenzy

Kimono jacket: groopdealz.com

CA tee: souvenir

Shorts, hat, belt: Walmart

Sandals: JCP

Necklaces: thrifted

Bag: Merona, thrifted

OOTD: Sailing Away/Blazin' In My Blazer

Earrings: Croft & Barrow, Kohl's

Necklace: purpleperidot.com

Skirt: Coldwater Creek, thrifted

Bow belt: ? Old

Everything else: Walmart

OOTD: Radiant Orchid/Printed Patterned Pants/Jewel Thief

When I saw today's challenge combo I was like o.O

"How am I going to strike the right balance of radiant orchid and printed pants without looking OOT?" After much thinking, I believe I finally came up with a winning combo. :)

I wish the print of these awesome ankle pants photograped better. They are dark burgundy/black baroque print.

Drapey top: groopdealz.com

Printed pants: Mossimo at Target, thrifted

Flats: Aldo, Thrifted

Bag: Merona at Target, thrifted

Headscarf: gift

Necklace and ring: thrifted

Earrings: Claire's via flea market

Recent Thrift Scores

Vintage Dooney & Bourke purse for $16! I knew the stalking would pay off eventually, haha. I love this style for it's shape and color combo, and since I don't have anything else like it, it will really round out my handbag collection. This style's going on Ebay and Etsy for $49-$159.

My other recent thrift scores:

St. John's Bay wedges: $10

BNWT Macy's Sunny Leigh blouse: $12.99

BNWT Target coral top: $7.99

BNWT Notations white blouse: $6.99.

These vintage elephant pieces go with my boho tendencies and will be fun to incorpoate into outfits. $5 each.

Also very excited about all these BNIP Avon products I scored for $10 +shipping. I haven't bought new MU in forever.

Included are:

1.6 fl. oz. Mark. “Instant Vacation” fragrance mist

True Color eyeshadow duo in “purple” and “deep sea”

0.4 fl. oz. nail enamel in “chic pink”

Beyond Color line softening mousse foundation in “buff”

Light It Up! lighted mirror compact

Painters Palette lip color with 5 colors in pinks, reds, and purple

Quick Cover lip brush with metallic pink handle

Shine Removal oil absorbing sheets

Ultra Moisture Rich lipstick in “crushed rose"

Ultra Moisture Rich lipstick in “sheer pink” (not sealed, unused)

BNWT originally $78 from Torrid, I got it for $18.50! I also thrifted these Aldo pointy flats to wear with it, $4.99.

BNWT Mossimo Cardigan: $9.99

Yellow Crossbody Bag Only $2!

  

OOTD: Pretty Pendant/Golden Girls/I Play With Blocks

Pinspiration:

Mine:

Champagne silk blouse: clothing swap

Skirt: Target, thrifted

Sandals: Walmart

Necklace: purpleperidot.com

Bag: Chicos, thrifted

Earrings: Claire's via flea market

OOTD: Tunic Tuesday/Tossed In Textures

I'm very happy with my new lace oxfords; very comfy and a perfect fit. Quick shipping from Famous Footwear too.

A fun, quirky look today, inspired by this pin.

Mine:

Tunic: Apt. 9, thrifted

Shorts: Walmart

Bag: F21 

Shoes: Famous Footwear

Earrings: Target

Ring: clothing swap

OOTD: Music Monday/Sassy In Stripes/I Wanna Rock With You

I borrowed one of DH's band tees for this look, and have some leg action going on a la Angelina Jolie, so I think I've got all the challenges covered, lol. :)

Fedora and bag: F21

Bangles: vintage and dollar store

Everything else: Walmart