I'm starting to run out of cute Summer looks to throw back to! Might have to start going back to 2014 and 2013 instead of trying to keep them a lot older. Hopefully I can still keep up this feature for another year, it's so fun to re-wear old outfits! This is another that is almost all original, I just don't have the tank top anymore.

Cardigan: Kohl's, Cashmere Sweater: Paolo Rodesco (Roundabout Resale), Skirt: American Eagle, Wedges: Madden Girl (DSW)


The Original:

Only the bottom half of this outfit is original. I had to improvise with the top and came up with a pretty similar alternative! I also added the necklace since it matched part of the print of my skirt.I think I prefer this new version more, a bit more polished.

Chambray Bomber: Cloth & Stone c/o Marshalls, Cashmere Sweater: Paolo Rodesco (Roundabout Resale), Skirt: made by mom, Belt: Kenneth Cole Reaction (Marshalls), Wedges: Madden Girl (Marshalls), Necklace: House of Harlow 'Station' in stingray (won from South Moon Under)


The Original: Tank: Ellen Tracey, Sweater: Urban Outfitters

Well, we've entered Summer weather territory with temperatures in the 80s recently! On this particular day I wore my new dress from Aeropostale and layered this cashmere sweater on top for some more coverage. The dress is more appropriate for the beach being so short and very skimpy up top. But it is so comfortable, I love the softness of the fabric!

Cashmere Sweater: Paolo Rodesco (Roundabout Resale),  Dress c/o Aeropostale and Clinton Crossing, Sandals: Madden Girl (TJ Maxx), Necklace: House of Harlow c/o South Moon Under

A quick two-photo post today to share what I wore to celebrate my Grandma's birthday this past weekend. The family went to one of our favorite restaurants for lunch then back to her house for cake! not sure this was the best color combo, but none of the shoes I wanted to wear were working, so I settled for these.

P.S. Today is my sister's birthday: HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALAINA! :) (even though she doesn't read this)

Cashmere Sweater: Paolo Rodesco (Roundabout Resale), Pants: Kenar c/o Marshalls, Heels: Manolo Blahnik (Roundabout Resale), Bag: Etienne Aigner (thrifted), Watch c/o Movado & Lucky

This was one of those days where I wanted to be comfortable with minimal effort. Enter: this cute cashmere sweater I bought at Roundabout for under $40. I don't normally buy/wear pink but it is so comfortable! On this day I also went sans-makeup since I was just going out to lunch with a friend. A Cheescake Factory just opened last week and neither of us had been, so we figured we would make a fun mid-day excursion out of it! I had a mini pizza and we shared a DELICIOUS Godiva Chocolate Brownie Sundae....yum!

Cashmere Sweater: Paolo Rodesco (Roundabout Resale), Jeans: Current/Elliott (sample sale), Sandals c/o fibi & clo, Necklace: Shop NBC (giveaway), Bracelet: from Grandma

I added a couple new basics to my close this month, a new pair of sandals as well as a new sweater for the Winter (not sure I should have included it in here, but I bought it so I am.) You will also notice that one of my five items from the previous posts is missing. I decided to sell it because I don't think I will get much use out of it. Lesson learned. No more impulse thrifting buys.

I also bought a few things during Roundabout Resale's Summer Clearance. All the items were brand new with tags, how awesome is that?! A Burberry London dress, which is part of my 5 and a pink cashmere sweater that I'm putting under basics.  I also bought some crazy Tabitha Simmons boots that should technically be part of my 5, but they're Winter so I'm not counting them. They are in the photos anyway. [Oddly enough, I posted them back in 2011, how funny is that?!]




THE RULES

1. Just five standout pieces per season.
2. Quality over quantity.
3. Basics don’t count.
4. Accessories don’t count, unless you’re spending a lot more than usual.
5. Socks and underwear don’t count.
6. Shoes do count.

MY PROGRESS

Part of my Five:

• Carven Paris Map Print Dress via Yoox
• Carven Printed Skirt via Net-a-Porter End of Season Sale
• Ancient Greek Sandals 'Astrapi' via Net-a-Porter [used H&R Block Emerald Card I won]
• *NEW!* Burberry London leopard print dress via Roundabout Resale; $194, retail $995

Basics: 

• Teal Keds Sneakers via DSW
• Current/Elliott ankle skinny jeans via The Outnet
• *NEW!* Franco Sarto sandals via DSW clearance sale
• *NEW!* Paolo Rodesco Cashmere sweater via Roundabout Resale

Accessories:

• Indulgems necklace via Gilt
• House of Harlow"Multi Arrowhead Necklace" via South Moon Under Trunk Show
• House of Harlow "Blue Stingray Station Necklace" c/o South Moon Under
• House of Harlow "Tribal Locket Necklace" [won from South Moon Under]   
• House of Harlow "Engraved Orb Pendant Necklace" [won from South Moon Under] 
• Bubu Ruby  Lightening bolt necklace 
• Bubu Ruby  Amethyst necklace
• *NEW!* Bijou Limon Number necklace

Exempt:  Not counting any items I got from brands or bought for Marshalls Project FAB (bought with a gift card)

• Mother Denim 'The Rascal' Crop Jean in white [Marshalls]
• Equipment 'Mina Tie Front' Blouse in dark grey [Marshalls]
• Solitare Top in navy [Marshalls]
• Etienne Aigner Sunglasses [Marshalls]
• Cynthia Rowley Top [Marshalls]
• rag & bone boyfriend shorts [Marshalls]
• Malu sandals [Marshalls]
• Cloth & Stone chambray bomber jacket  [Marshalls]
• Mother Denim 'The Looker' crop jean in True Hollywood Lies [Marshalls]
• MICHAEL Michael Kors Blouse [ThredUp]
• Marc by Marc Jacobs Tank Top  [ThredUp]
• Elementz Dress  [ThredUp]
• Sam Edelman Sandals  [ThredUp]
• Studio 1 Blouse  [ThredUp]
• Free People Top   [ThredUp]

Winter Items: I'm still trying to limit these types of purchases, but I can't resist a good deal!

• 3.1 Phillip Lim 'Peggy' ankle boots via Barneys Warhouse (Memorial Day Sale)
• *NEW!* Tabitha Simmons animal print boots via Roundabout; $74, retail $1900 [they are a Winter item, so I'm not counting them]
• *NEW!* Witchery cable knit sweater via Jaime-Lee's blog shop!