Happy first Throwback Thursday of 2017!! Here's an outfit from almost 3 years ago. My how time flies! This outfit looks much better in photographs than it does in person, I have to say. Or maybe it's just because Lydia took these photos for me.

Tee: Everlane, Sweater: rag & bone NM x Target (boys), Skirt: 3.1 Phillip Lim (Net-a-Porter sale), Boots: Gianvito Rossi 'Finlay' (Marshalls)


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I hope everyone had a great Christmas weekend spent with family! (Or a regular weekend for those who don't celebrate)  Only two outfit posts left for 2016, guys! Both are my Christmas outfits and then I'll be leaving you until 2017. I'm headed to London tomorrow night to spend New Years with the Brits. 

Blouse: Jason Wu (Roundabout Resale), Skirt: Lauren Conrad c/o Kohl's, Tights c/o Wolford, Boots: Gianvito Rossi 'Finlay' (Marshalls)

I usually layer this turtleneck under my bigger sweaters because it's very thin. But on this day it was a little warmer so I decided to just wear a vest over the top.  I quite like the mix of teal and dark gray/black and the super soft fur. Definitely a look for days when you want to be super comfortable.

Vest: Simply Vera Wang c/o Kohl's, Turtleneck: Vanessa Bruno (Coco's $10 sale), Jeans: Free People (eBay), Sunglasses: Chanel, Boots: Gianvito Rossi 'Finlay' (Marshalls), Bag: Emm Kuo 'Calle Bahia' (Roundabout Resale)

My "no spending my own money" streak ended the first week of the month. I went to Marshalls to find a gift for a friend and walked out with that gift plus a pair of GORGEOUS Gianvito Rossi boots for a steal! An expensive steal, but a deal nonetheless. I had actually been wanting a pair of black lace up boots since I love my brown pair (from AGES ago) so much and these are super luxurious. Really the perfect basic. Most of the high end designer shoes they had were in smaller sizes but they also had the slingback Gucci loafers in my size, sadly they were still $500...only $95 cheaper than regular price (here's the men's version.)

I also picked up a Vince tee during The Outnet's clearance sale when I was buying a Christmas gift for someone. What? Two for you...one for me! ;)

However, I didn't buy anything on Black Friday, so proud of myself!!

THE (modified) RULES

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

MY PROGRESS 

Clothes:

1. Saint Laurent Silk Patchwork Blouse ($350 via eBay, xmas money, $2390+ retail)
2. Free People Jax Patched Skinny Jean ($52, retail $128) 
3. Jason Wu snakeskin pussy bow blouse ($122 via Roundabout, $1395 retail) 
4. Cynthia Steffe 'Naomi' feather print shirt dress ($10 via Lord & Taylor, $248 retail) 
5. Greylin 'Osten' Open Back Romper ($27 via Gilt) 
6. Proenza Schouler Jacquard pants ($247 via Yoox, $1,650+ retail) 
7. Zara striped knit dress ($35 via Poshmark) 
8. Natalie Martin Printed top ($9.75 via Roundabout, retail $133) 
9. Miss Selfridge sweater dress in rust ($15 via Lord & Taylor, $70 retail) 
10. Equipment cat print signature short-sleeve blouse ($80 via eBay; $228 retail, used advertising money) 
11. Banjo & Matilda Trinket embellished sweater ($98 via The Outnet, $375 retail. used birthday money)

Basics:

1. J.Crew Factory colorblock sweater ($24, used gift card)
2. Banana Republic 'patch-pocket' shorts ($11 at Clinton Crossing Premium Outlet) 
3. Old Navy black bikini top & bottom ($18, used gift card)
4. Everlane The Ryan Long-Sleeve in black ($20, used advertising money)
5. Highline Collective turtleneck tank in black ($14 via Lord & Taylor, $70 retail) 
6. Abercrombie & Fitch  super skinny corduroy pant in blue ($40, used advertising money)
7. Abercrombie & Fitch v-neck sweater in burgundy ($34, used advertising money) 
8. J Brand Maria High Rise skinny jean in Blueberry ($0 via The RealReal, $198 retail)
9. *NEW!* Vince purple stretch-jersey t-shirt ($20 via The Outnet, $135 retail)

Shoes:

1. Ancient Greek Sandals 'Athanasia' in Croc ($238 via Moda Operandi, $280 retail)
2. J.Crew Raffia Seaside Sandals (Mom bought at Clinton Crossing) 
3. Lanvin Studded Suede Sandals ($316 via Net-a-Porter End of Season Sale, $790 retail)
4. Cole Haan 'Chelsea' Leopard Calf Hair Pump ($45 via Roundabout, $386 retail)
5. *NEW!* Gianvito Rossi Suede Finlay Boot ($300 via Marshalls, $1295 retail -  shorter heel version)

Accessories:

1.  Gemstone Necklace via Geclassics in Boston ($8.50)

Gifted from Brands:

1. Simple Retro crop top (via Amazon)
2. Pom-Pom Sandals c/o Soma
3. Larimar Bypass ring c/o Larimar Bliss

Total spent in 2016:  $1470.25
(not counting Saint Laurent top, which used Christmas money, or items bought with advertising money)

This is my first outfit wearing my favorite (okay, only) purple cape this season. What is happening?!! Normally I would have already worn it at least 3 times. It was a warmer day so I decided not to wear a sweater under it and opted for my sleeveless turtleneck instead. Paired with super skinny jeans and my new boots and you've got the recipe for a favorite look!

Cashmere Cape: b chyll (Roundabout), Turtleneck Tank:  Highline Collective (Lord & Taylor), High Waisted Jeans: J Brand 'Maria' (Gilt), , Boots: Gianvito Rossi 'Finlay' (Marshalls), Sunglasses: Chanel 

Hello, new boots! I picked these up at Marshalls a couple weekends ago. They were my first actual purchase (aka not made with advertising money or birthday money) in a couple months so I'm pretty proud of myself. Ha ha. Still pricey, but I pride myself on my ability to get designer clothes for less. 4 pieces in this look are designer and I didn't pay full price for any of them. Most I paid less than 35% of the retail price.

Book Printed Blazer: Paul Smith (Roundabout Resale), Tee: Everlane, Jeans: FRAME 'Le Skinny de Jeanne' (Shopbop), Necklace: BubuRuby (etsy), Bag: Emm Kuo (Roundabout Resale), Boots: Gianvito Rossi 'Finlay' (Marshalls)