The second night of the conference ended with the "Ball at the Wall," aka a Game of Thrones dance, ha ha.  I brought my Edun printed dress because I thought it had a Wildling vibe. Unfortunately it was already dark by the time we got ready for the party so the pictures are a little blurry. I should have taken them with my phone instead of my tiny camera.

Dress: Edun (The Outnet - shirt and skirt version), Studded Suede Sandals: Lanvin (Net-a-Porter)

Last week I was in Nashville for my friend's Game of Thrones convention. I had a pretty easy job (since I had done my real work - coding the website - before the convention.) I just helped carry around camera equipment and watched the film crew work.  I slacked a bit and only took 3 sets of outfit photos. Here's the first.

The convention was held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center and boy is it BIG!  I definitely got lost a few times on my first day.

Top: Cynthia Rowley (Marshalls), Jeans: Frame (Shopbop), Sandals: Ancient Greek Sandals 'Athena' (Gilt)

It's the blog debut of my Gucci sunglasses from Italy!! Sadly it's been so rainy since I got home that I've only been able to wear them a few times. But they're sure to get tons of wear over the next few years so I'm not worried.  It's also the Mickey bag's first time on the blog!  I primarily bought it to wear on my trips to Disney but knew I would bring it out in my regular activities too. It was the perfect match to go with this top and shoes.

Top: thrifted, Jeans: Current/Elliott (sample sale), Sandals: Franco Sarto (DSW), Sunglasses: Gucci (bought in Rome), Mickey Purse: Coach x Disney 'Patricia' saddle bag

I was pretty good this month and (almost) only bought stuff while I was on vacation in Florida. Surprise, surprise, it's all Disney! I bought a super cute sweatshirt that has a fuzzy Mickey on it and then a Mickey ring matching earrings (I bought February even though I was born in October, haha.) I used advertising money for the jewelry.

Then I found another amazing deal at DSW when I was out with my mom. Some super cool Vince flats. They were another 80% off clearance find so I saved over $250! I had actually tried them on a month or two earlier but they were only 30% off then.



THE (modified) RULES

1. Be mindful of purchases 
2. Quality over quantity
3. Basics are best

MY PROGRESS 

Clothes:

1. She Made Me Essential crocheted swimsuit via Net-a-Porter ($45, $150 retail,  Xmas $$)
2. G.H. Bass burgundy cardigan at Clinton Crossing ($0,  $7.5 w/coupon, $99 retail) 
3. G.H. Bass cargo pants at Clinton Crossing ($0,  $21 w/coupon, $69 retail)  
4. Disney Mickey tee ($10 at Target)
5. Who What Wear x Target Sleeveless Floral Dress ($30) 
6. *NEW!* Uniqlo Mickey Mouse sweatshirt ($30)

Basics:

1. Calypso St. Barth Gylden Cashmere Sweater via Gilt ($71, $295 retail, Christmas $$)
2. M.i.h Jeans Tomboy cropped jeans via Net-a-Porter ($98, $245 retail, Christmas $$)
3. Who What Wear x Target bodysuit ($14, $20 retail)

Shoes:

1. Miu Miu ankle boots via Roundabout Resale - also here and here ($146,  $850 retail)
2. New Look Metallic Block Heel sandal via ASOS ($35, advertising $$) 
3. BCBGeneration 'Beverly' mule via Saks Off 5th at Clinton Crossing ($0,  $110 retail)  
4. Impo 'Omega' boot (or Onnie, can't tell) via DSW ($12, $112 retail - in black) 
5. *NEW!* Vince 'Mason' in pony fig via DSW ($23, $275+ retail)

Accessories:

1. Tommy Hilfiger (similar) via Clinton Crossing ($0,  retail $?)  
2. Mejuri Loop Earrings by Jamie! ($55)
3. Gucci aviator sunglasses ($300, bought in Rome) 
4. Disney x Coach 'Patricia' with Mickey ears ($179 at Coach Outlet, $395 retail)
5. *NEW!* Birthstone Star and Mickey Mouse ring ($15 with friend's discount, used advertising money) 
6. *NEW!* Birthstone Mickey Mouse earrings ($15 with friend's discount, used advertising money)

Gifted from Brands:

Total spent in June: $52
Total spent in June with advertising money included: $83
Total spent in 2017:  $799 - $499 not counting the sunglasses
Total spent with Christmas/advertising money included: $1078 - $778 not counting sunglasses

*the money for the sunglasses came out of my vacations savings account rather than "regular" money

Happy Thursday! Today I'm headed to Nashville for Con of Thrones, a Game of Thrones convention that one of my friends created. (Fun fact: I did the programming for the website.) I'm driving the FOURTEEN HOURS with two of my friends, hopefully we don't go stir crazy in the car! I'll be working when it's not my turn to drive. That's the good (and bad) thing about freelancing, you can really do it from anywhere.

Top: Zara, Camisole: Marshalls, Jeans: Jeans: Current/Elliott, Sandals: b⋅o⋅c (Marhsalls)


The original:

Last Friday one of my best friends got married!! I decided to wear my new Who What Wear x Target dress for the occasion. I paired it with the Mejuri loop earrings designed by Jamie-Lee, color blocked sandals and my quintessential wedding bag by Marc Jacobs! I've had the bag since January 2011 after winning a gift card to Net-a-Porter in a Christmas giveaway.

I also got two adorable rings from www.MoonstoneShop.com and decided they would be a perfect simple accessory! They also pair wonderfully with my multitude of silver rings. I now have a ring for every finger, with a few extras, and these will be joining my everyday set because of their simplicity.

Dress: Who What Wear x Target, Shoes: Cole Haan (Amazon), Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Net-a-Porter), Earrings: Mejuri loop earrings, Rings c/o Moonstone Magic - Moonstone Ring - Moon Eclipse, Moonstone Ring - Petite Double

Another outfit from a cooler day. This sweater is perfect for those weird weather days. The deep v's on both sides let in a nice breeze and the cashmere is thin enough that it's okay to wear when its warm. I decided to wear my necklace backward since there is such a deep v in the back. I feel like the movie stars who wore diamonds on their backs at the Oscars. Except not glamorous at all.

Cashmere Sweater: Calypso St. Barth (Gilt Groupe), Jeans: J Brand 'Maria' High Rise (Gilt Groupe), Leopard Pumps: Cole Haan (Roundabout), Necklace c/o Marrin Costello, Purse: Wink & Winn (giveaway, no longer in business)