Happy Monday

How was your weekend?? Mine was alright, can't complain considering whats going on in Japan.  I'm thankful.  I'm gonna show you Friday and today's outfits:

Here's Fridays:

vintage vest: thrifted, ($6)

scarf: h&m ($12)

blue shirt: old f21 ($10)

gap jeans: thrifted, ($14)

And for today's:

 

cream cardigan: thrifted, ($10)

nude blush striped shirt: target, ($10)

j brand jeans: gab bros. ($20)

american eagle boots: thrifted, ($16)

Notice my glitter nails?  You can't really see the, but there will be more on that tomorrow!  For now, I'm going to go munch on some red velvet cheesecake.  Tata!

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. 

Moo Shirt

This moo shirt of mine, is hands down, one of my favorite thrifting finds as well.  I got it for like $2, and I still hadn't incorporated it into my outfit till today.  Before I went to bed last night, I tried it on with different things and forgot how much I really loved it (p.s. I've found that if I know ahead of time what I'm wearing the next day for work, I make it A LOT easier for myself to get out of the house- in other words, I don't stare half awake at my clothes in my closet without moving for 10 minutes).  Also, for whatever reason, I have just been craving wearing a lot of black lately.  Strange:

 Love this scarf.  This is all I wore this morning and was warm.  Scarves really do a lot to help keep warm.

 I look very Iranian in this ^ pic, no?

Hemi mad a guest appearance, like he always tries to do.  I said FIINNNNEEEE this time.

scarf: old navy ($8)

black jacket: F21, ($14)

moo shirt: thrifted, ($2)

miss sixty harem pants: Buffalo Exchange ($15) <--SOOO comfy

me too booties: DSW ($40)

So, did you see the details of the moo shirt?  It's semi sheer, it has sheer stripes actually that are lined with a thin, thin line of gold, and pearl and black beading on cuffs and collar.  Remember you can always click on the pictures to make them bigger.  Tomorrow's hump day, enjoy!

Thirsty Thrifts

I went to a Goodwill yesterday, I always slacked on visiting it, but it was a gold mine!  I got so much cool stuff, including a vintage dress! Woohoo!  I never find that stuff at Salvation Army, where I go normally.  But, I did find this beauuitffuulll bracelet for $2 there.  I will have to show you guys the rest of my amazing finds soon, but for now, here's inspiration outfit with the shirt and jewelry all being thrifting finds!

{Banana Republic shirt: thrift ($4), black jeggings: Forever 21 ($15), Bakers shoes: ($40)}

{leopard belt: forever21 ($5), necklace: thrifted ($2)}

{bracelets: thrifted $2)

Sorry these pictures are a bit over exposed.  Also, I hate the star tattoo.  But anyway, pretty easy look to pull off.  I really liked the added leopard belt.  This outfit can be a casual everyday outfit and it's even great for work!  

How could I make this outfit a bit more casual?

You could easily do so by loosing the heels and wearing oxfords instead, both black or brown would work.

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