I'm not usually one to wear red but for I asked for this fun Everlane sweater for Christmas this year and decided to go with the red rather than black, white or green (I asked for a different Everlane sweater in green.) I love the wider sleeve and the rib detailing at the end of the sleeves, bottom and  neck. Small details like this make clothes look so expensive, don't you think? It also has a slight cropped fit which makes it totally different from any of my other sweaters. If you're going to go red, might as well go big too, right?

Sweater: Everlane 'Wool-Cashmere Square Crew', Jeans: Genetic Denim, Necklace: Indulgems (Gilt), Bag: Emm Kuo 'Calle Bahia' (Roundabout Resale), Sunglasses: Ray Ban 'Emma' (Marshalls), Slip-on Sneaker: BCBGeneragion Yerra (DSW, also in tan)

I wore this over the weekend to go to my cousin's son's birthday party. You may have seen the back of his head on Instagram over the last 2 years (I don't post his face since he's not my child and I think that's inappropriate for me to do.) It was on the warmer side that day so I decided to wear a three quarter statement sleeve. This is only the second time I've worn this top but it's so much fun! I love how bit the sleeves are at the bottom.

Sweater: Context (Lord & Taylor), Jeans: J Brand 'Mid Rise Photo Ready Super Skinny Jean' (Gilt), Boots: vintage (eBay), Necklace: Indulgems (Gilt), Watch: Platform 9 3/4, Bag: Dark Purple Chloé Faye (eBay)

This blazer is one of my favorites. My blog friend Christine generously gave it to me a couple years ago because she was getting rid of it and knew I loved it. You can actually see her in it in this post from 2012! I wore it with super skinny jeans and over the knee boots to emphasize the oversized look. Funny how it makes my purse look less purple. My mom insists that it's burgundy but depending on my look it really is the "dark purple" that is on the tag.

Blazer: Evan Picone (from Christine),  Sweater: Everlane, Jeans: J Brand 'Maria' High Rise in Supreme (Gilt Groupe), Boots: Audrey Brooke 'Mirie' (DSW), Necklace: Indulgems (Gilt Groupe), Bag: Dark Purple Chloé Faye (eBay)

This is the most luxurious and soft tee I've ever worn. If I am lucky enough to find another one for a similar price ($20 rather than $135) I will DEFINITELY be scooping it up!  I do love The Outnet for all the steals and deals! Speaking of deals, everything I'm wearing in this outfit is designer, and I paid full price for NOTHING. The bag and loafers were still a splurge, but both will last for quite a while so cost per wear will go down. However, the jeans were free after a gift card.

I pride myself on not paying full price for my clothes. How do I do it? I wait for sales and shop at stores like eBay, Roundabout, Marshalls and The Outnet. I even make sure to wait for sales at these types of stores to get even better deals! 90% of the time I'm successful, but there are times when I can't wait for something to go on sale.

Tee: Vince (The Outnet), Jeans: J Brand (The RealReal), Animal Print Loafers: Burberry Prorsum (Net-a-Porter), Necklace: Indulgems (Gilt)

It's one of my favorite times of the shopping year - Net-a-Porter's End of Season sale started last week! So I've started by making my wish list of everything in the sale that I could possibly want (mostly swimsuits and shoes this year) and now I will wait until they get further reduced in a week or two. Ideally I'll wait until the final reductions, but sometimes I pull the trigger early if it looks like something I really want will sell out. 

This jungle print skirt by Carven is one of my sale buys from the past! I bought it in their 2014 sale and it's one of my favorite statement pieces! The Outnet currently has a t-shirt version of the print.

Suede Jacket: Ralph Lauren (Marshalls), Tee: Everlane, Skirt: Carven (Net-a-Porter Sale), Sandals: Ancient Greek Sandals 'Athanasia' (Moda Operandi - on sale!), Necklace: Indulgems (Gilt), Sunglasses: Chanel

This will be the oldest of my throwback outfits. I think this was my first actual "outfit post" on the blog after I bought this blazer and jacket. I was super jazzed about my purchases, and the excitement was well founded seeing as they're still in my closet. The jeans and tee, not so much. I was still able to recreate the look pretty closely. I could have been more exact with jeans, but I felt like wearing the distressed pair.

Blazer: Jones New York (Burlington Coat Factory), Tee: Everlane, Jeans: Current/Elliott, Boots: No.704b. (DSW), Necklace: Indulgems, Sunglasses: Chanel


The Original:

The time has finally come for my favorite boots to come out of their Summer slumber! It is almost their 4th birthday and I love them just as much as when I first got them.  It's rather fitting that I'm posting this look today since it's my birthday on Sunday and I got them as a gift.*

They are a perfect match with this sweater dress which could be a little boring with other shoes.  The boots bump up the volume, so to speak. That is also why I opted to add a vest on top as well, for a bit more interest.  It's nice to still be able to have bare legs during this time of year, the outfit will feel a little heavier come Winter when I have to wear tights with it.

* Well, I said I wanted them and my mom gave me the money to buy them for my birthday, but same thing.

Dress: Balenciaga Knits (Roundabout Resale), Necklace: Indulgems (Gilt Groupe) Booties: Alexander Wang 'Freja' (The Outnet), Vest: Ella Moss (Marshalls)

Here's another outfit that has been on repeat this Summer. I seem to be very into navy and outfits that could double as pajamas. Not something I thought would happen, but there you go. We're at that stage of Summer where I'm getting bored and don't want to get dressed so I'm opting for super simple outfits. I need to make myself try harder to experiment with my clothes. Let's see what the rest of the week brings.

Tee: Madewell, Pants: Sea (The Outnet), Sandals: Seychelles (DSW), Necklace: Indulgems (Gilt)

This is what I wore on the 4th of July. It was a little chilly during the day so I was able to wear a sweater over my romper. Probably not the best idea bathroom-wise, since I had to take off my sweater then my romper, but what can you do?

Sweater: Madewell (Shopbop), Romper: DKNY (Clinton Crossing),  Sandals: Ancient Greek Sandals 'Clio' (Nordstrom, Necklace: Indulgems (Gilt)

This hoodie used to be one of my favorite pieces of clothing! I got it at least 8 years ago at TJ Maxx, an awesome clearance find. I think I "splurged" and paid $30 for it...funny how that used to be a splurge. I shudder to think of what my splurges cost now.  Anywhooooo...I try to bring this out at least once a year even though I don't wear hoodies too often anymore. I also have to be selevtive about when I wear it because some of the sequins have started falling off from too much love over the years. I'm not sure if it ever made it's way on to the blog, so that is being rectified now! (I found one post with it, from when Lydia and I went to see The Princess Bride at the drive-in, but you can't really tell what the pattern is like)

This outfit and hair combo makes me look super sporty! Brings me back to my days of gymnastics...wish I could go back and compete again! We're to think I haven't competed in almost 10 years, closer to 9.

Hoodie: Vertigo Paris (TJ Maxx, old), Tee: Cullen (Rue La La), Jeans: Mother c/o Marshalls, Sneakers: Keds (DSW), Necklace: Indulgems (Gilt Groupe), Rings: old, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Lumo 'Violet, Lumo 'Rope',



P.S. Enjoy this throwback video (if it doesn't play, use this link)

A gymnastics #tbt today! 10 years ago, and I still miss it! (Excuse the horrible quality, I taped this off the tv like 6 years ago. I overlaid new music b/c the sound quality was horrible 😆)

A video posted by Megan (@closet_fashion) on Jan 8, 2015 at 8:05am PST