Rainy Monday

Rain + Monday = wanting to be cuddled up in my bed with a book.  This has been my little fantasy/daydream since I was in 2nd grade, and ever since, I've loved rainy days.  Especially rainy fall days.  There's something so cozy about them, but I love rainy days in summer too.

Last week, I had plenty of outfits that I loved and wanted to share.  However, I had some obligation almost everyday after work, which resulted getting home around 830-9, and having not time to spend with my lil man or do anything else for that matter.  Thus, I only have one outfit to share.  Maybe if I gt some extra time this week, I can try to recreate last weeks outfit for one post.

new york & co soft pink cardi- gab bros. ($6)

turquoise silk tank- thrfited, ($3)

vintage multi colored belt- thrfited ($3)

hunter green capris- f21 ($14)

tan heels- target, ($13)

You can't really see in these pics the multi colored belt, but I am wearing two belts.  Got the idea from the j crew catalog (they make it look so easy!).  One thing I liked about this outfit, is that I would have never thought to pair these two colors before, but with a little bit of inspiration mixed with creativity, I did it successfully and loved it.  What two colors have you paired together and ended up loving the combo?

Hope you had a great weekend, and that you have a great week ahead of you!

I Saw Red

Clearly, I have been very into this bright orangey-red and red colors.  I'm happy I'm seeing a lot of it this spring season.  Oh yeah, and it's OFFICIALLY spring! W00t!

Now, I really can't wait to show you my new favorite necklace.  I got it at the thrift store last week, and had to put it on immediately.  I thought I would get some weird looks from my fellow co-workers, but to my surprise, I got a lot of compliments instead.  I'm in love with this necklace, and love how it can be worn with almost anything- all while giving the outfit the ultimate finishing touch.

Behold:

The necklace has all types of animals, elephant, dog, llama, etc.  So many beautiful colors.  I wish I knew it's origin. Do you have any idea?

And now for the silly pic:

(I don't really know why I do this shit either).  But anyway, I really loved wearing this necklace with the leopard flats, it looked so planned, while it was so accidental- but clearly, meant to be.

worthington cardigan: thrifted, ($4)

taupe tee: f21 ($13)

black ann taylor crop pants: "thrifted" ($14)

leopard shoes: old f21 (?)

animal necklace: thrifted ($5)

Todays Outfit:

 red cardigan: thrifted, ($5)

black studded crop tee: gab bros. ($7)

olive green skirt: thrifted, ($5)

hue black tights: ross ($5 for a two pack)

steve madden shoes: ebay ($36+ shipping)

I really love the color of this skirt, I don't think the pictures portray it as accurately as I'd like.  I can do so much with it (color wise).  It'll be fun to remix.  Here's my little man enjoying red, thrifted, and vintage!

So that's that folks!  Hope you had a great weekend and an alright (or better) Monday!

New Years Part 2

Oh yeah! I wanted to share this dress I got from H&M.  I wore this on the eve of new years eve.  Maxi dresses are very "in" right now, and I always have loved them, but also had a hard time imagining what I would pair it with especially in this cold winter weather.  But, I threw on my handy dandy rough boots (that I pair with girly items for a nice balance).  p.s. I definitely hate heels with a maxi dress, maybe I'm the only one but I couldn't do it.  Oh, and to add a little spice (and shape), I added a leopard print sash and tied it like a obi belt.  I was hesitant it would look like a bit much, but it was cute and definitely added a little shazam to the outfit.

leopard dress: h&m ($20- it was on sale from $40)

leopard sash/scarf: thrifted, ($5)

black zip up: f21 ($4)

earrings: gifted

zigi soho meena boots: dsw, ($20)

Back to New Years Eve

 muuuscclleee maaaannnnn.  I always hated my arms growing up because they were always cut.  I swear I'm not even flexing.  BUT, in my 20s so far, they have been pretty...um, not cut.  Until now!  Thanks to Devs heavy ass.

I loved this outfit!  It was so perfect for new years.  How lucky was I that I found that top at the thrift store that day??  The coloring is perfect.  And my pants??  They are the most perfect material.  They are super soft, and best of all, they don't wrinkle and cat hair doesn't stick to it! w00t w00t!

blazer: h&m ($15)

sequin tank: thrifted, ($5)

silky urban outfitters pants: gabriel brothers ($3- no lie!)

 boots: thrifted, ($10)

Are you starting to wonder where I shop with all these amazing "thrifted" items? I'm so selfish, I almost don't want to tell....*le sigh* I get most of them from Goodwill, Salvation Army, and now Mustard Seed.  Mustard Seed is a shop in Bethesda, right across my job (so so so bad for my pockets!).  They are picky with the clothes they buy from people, but I love going there.  I've come to the realization that  love shopping way more when I'm looking at used clothes.  It's so much more fun for some reason.  I guess it's the unexpected finds.  I feel like I love the pieces a lot more when I buy them used.  They're always more interesting, I don't know.

Anyway, I wanted to also share my make-up, which definitely completed my look.  I was super careful about putting on the makeup.  Of course, Urban Decay's primer potion was a must for the eyeshadow.  I basically did a gold/browns smokey eye. I feel that I'm usually not successful when I do this, but for whatever reason, I do think it turned out nice this time.  I didn't really think at the time of my pics to take a picture with my eyes shut for you to see the eyelids, but these are all I've got:

 Oh, and the lipstick was new as well, but it is the perfect nude pink.  Nudes are always a win win with any smokey eye look.  This lipstick is Angel from Mac.

So that's that! I hope you enjoyed the looks and got some inspiration to find great items for cheap. 

Warm and Cozy

I am fortunate enough that I got gifts for Christmas, and I love everyone of them.  But one of my favorites, I got for myself.  I discovered this Anthropologie sweater on Christmas Eve, when it was gifted to Michael's sister.  I loved it soooo much, I knew I was going to go get it the next day the store was open!  This is another one of those purchases that is rare for me....aka very expensive (and ya'll know by now my cheap ass NEVER spends a lot on any one item).  So anyway, here I am debuting my comfy, warm and cozy sweater. 

Here is what I wore to the store (I just threw on this outfit and quite liked it!):

pale pink New York & company cardi: Gabriel Bros ($6) originally $50

one of those thick scarves (similar to infinity scarves but not): Gab Bros. ($2)

light gray/cream shirt: f21 ($14)

j brand jeans: Gab Bros. ($20)

Aerie boots: thrifted, ($16)

Anthropologie cardi sweater: ($80)

light gray/cream shirt: f21 ($14)

j brand jeans: Gab Bros. ($20)

Aerie boots: thrifted, ($16)

Yup, the sweater was quite a splurge.  But I got a few other great items for great prices.  I got a glass ring holder for $10, an oven mitt and matching pot holder for $7 each, and a cute lion salt and pepper shaker set for $8.  I never knew that some of their items could actually be affordable!  Yup, that's my confession...I had yet to ever go into an Anthropologie store, can you believe it?! I've been drooling over their stuff from the catalog for YEARS!

Some of my other Christmas gifts were,

- Zara silk perfume (yum!)

- Nikon camera remote (did ya notice?  No more bothering Michael for pictures! ;p)

- Minnetonka moccassins I've been wanting forever

- two circle scarves (yay!)

What are some of your favorite items?  Remember to be thankful that you even had a holiday in a warm home. Tata!

Banana Pudding

I'm eating this amazing banana pudding as I type.  Have you had banana pudding?  It's bomb.  My boss made it for a holiday potluck.  I really love this time of year. I actually crave it at some point in every summer.  I don't like my wallet being empty and my credit cards being full, nor the long lines, the crowded stores and psycho people, but I do like the holiday spirit, candy canes, holiday lights on peoples homes, holiday lights in general, hot chocolate, and snow!

Tonight, there is a lunar eclipse tonight in a couple hours and I am excited.  I can see the moon from my bedroom window quite perfectly, I'm very excited!  So I wanted to quickly post a couple outfit pictures before I try to get some shut eye before said lunar eclipse.

#1- Dream Coat:

I had been looking for an affordable long, white, wool trench for a couple years.  I didn't stop until I found the perfect one, and this was it:

I look like a midget with no neck in this pic, but I wanted you to see the colors of the shirt.  I wish you could see it better, but it's so pretty!

I looooove love love these shoes I got over the weekend.  They are Nine West vintage collection, and I couldn't stop myself from getting them.  They will be fun to pair with, and you will probably see a lot of them.

Whole outfit from Gabriel Brothers (I posted about here)

Express Coat: $15

Liz Claiborne shirt: $15

J Brand Jeans: $20

Nine west shoes: $35

Later that day I changed (terrified to get the white coat dirty), and good thing I did, as I spilled the coffee I'm holding in my hand all over myself 15 minutes later.

This coat was new too.  Well, new to me, but thrifted for $40.  It's warm, long, and has a large fold down collar, which I love!

#2: Comfy clothes for a quick holiday shopping run:
These leggings are thick, warm, and super soft.  They have cute buttons on the bottom that make them look not as pajama-y, but I will probably mostly wear boots with them, so I guess they will always look like jammies.  Maybe when it warms up I will get creative.  I got a paid of brown ones too, I couldn't resist!

cardi: thrifted ($14)

black shirt: hand me down

poof sweater leggings: gabriel brothers ($7)

uggs: nordstrom anniversary sale ($80)

Hope you enjoyed and/or got some ideas.  Goodnight!

What Christmas Lights Do To Me

I for reals love Christmas lights.  They immediately change my mood as soon as the lights go out and they are turned on.  I've had this feeling towards xmas lights since forever.  I put them in my room around the ceilings in high school, and it honestly made a huge difference on my mood as soon as the lights went out.  I dunno if some may think that's weird, but for whatever reason, they make me happy and I wish I could have them on year round.  Maybe I'll think of some way of making it chic and possible?  Anyway, we just put the tree up tonight (finally):

how amazing is this pic? I am so proud of myself.

And now for the outfit of the day:

I promise this outfit looks less boring in person.

I got several compliments on my boots, one from a male stranger (and no, he did not seem gay AT ALL).  With that being said, they kill my feet.

sweater: f21, old ($12)

black miss sixty harem pants: thrifted, ($16)

black "rouge" boots: thrifted, ($8)

 And now for my outerwear:

Either people commented on how much they loved the hat, or they looked at me like I was crazy.  This Hispanic guy was asking his friend if I had some type of animal on my head. LOL 

 hat: H&M, ($13)

Sophia Eugene coat (lined in silk): thrifted, ($5- in PERFECT condition might I add!)

Tomorrow, it's supposed to snow about an inch.  I LOVE snow and can't wait for a real snow storm.  There are so many snow haters here, but I love it!

Windy Days

It has been like, 5 degrees with 30 mph wind gusts.  It's the kind of wind that burns.  And the timing couldn't be worse because I have some skirts and a dress I've been itching to wear.  But I can't bring myself in this coldness.  It will get better.  The wind is what makes it so much worse, so a skirt def wouldn't do.  But anyway, courd's keep you warm, and so does my long cardigan/sweater:

red long sweater: thrifted, banana republic ($4)

white tank: old ($6)

scarf: f21 ($8)

corduroy's: paige, thrifted ($16)

Steve Madden booties: ross, ($20)

So thats the outfit that kept me nice and warm.  I wish you could see the details of the pants better.  I don't like plain old flare, or boot leg I guess- but this is more of a flare, which I think is cute if it's dramatic enough.  I guess I'm just over boot legs for the most part.  But anyway, if you live in the area, stay warm!