This wall at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk was just asking to be the backdrop for some outfit photos! We took a super quick walk on the boardwalk after having lunch at Havanas, so delicious!  After that I had to do some work in my uncle's van while everyone else did some shopping! Thank goodness for my iPhone's mobile hotspot so I could work on the go!

Sweater: Max Studio, Top: Michael Kors (Lord & Taylor), Jeans: J Brand 'high rise Maria' (Gilt), Sandals: Ancient Greek Sandals 'Athanasia' (Moda Operandi), Bag: Emm Kuo (Roundabout Resale), Sunglasses: Ray Ban 'Erika' (Ditto)

Even though it was cold (and windy!) in North Carolina we made some time to walk on the beaches, even if we were bundled up! (I put my shoes on for the outfit photos) On this day we visited a different beach and then had dinner at my aunt's house followed by old family photos and some REALLY old slides of my Dad's family from the 50s/60s.

Sweater: Max Studio (gift), Crop Top: Zara, Jeans: J Brand 'high rise Maria' (Gilt), Sandals: Ancient Greek Sandals 'Athanasia' (Moda Operandi), Bag: Emm Kuo (Roundabout Resale)

Last week I took a half vacation to North Carolina with my family. I went with my parents, aunt, uncle and cousin to visit family who moved down there a few years ago. I say half vacation because I was working during the trip. I've been taking so many vacations the past couple years that sometimes I have to be responsible and work while I'm away.  But it's always nice to have a change of scenery and get to take a few hours during the day for fun activities! That's what I love about being self-employed, no office means I can work from anywhere!

We stayed on Carolina Beach in Wilmington and this pier was steps outside where we were staying. We had a beautiful view of the ocean right outside our room so while it was cold and windy we could still enjoy the beach from the comfort of our rooms!

Jacket: Cloth + Stone (Marshalls), Top: Zara, Jeans: Frame 'Le Skinny de Jeanne' (Shopbop), Sandals: Ancient Greek Sandals 'Athanasia' (Moda Operandi), Sunglasses: Ray Ban 'Erika' (Ditto)

We've had quite the cold snap this week starting with some snow on Sunday. We've had snow in April before (even May!) but it's still annoying.  But it did give me a chance to wear my cozy Witchery sweater again!

Sweater: Witchery, Jeans: J Brand '811 Mid-Rise Skinny', Loafers: Joie, Necklace: House of Harlow 1960 'Sunburst Pendant'

This shirt may be one of my best thrifting buys from a couple years ago. I paid ONE DOLLAR for it and have worn it at least 10 times, which means it's cost per wear is 10 cents per wear at the most. Insanity!  And this Moschino jacket was one of my first few designer eBay finds in 2008 or 2009! Ahh, memories.

Shirt: thrifted, Blazer: Moschino Cheap & Chic (eBay), Jeans: Free People (Gilt Groupe),  Booties: Alexander Wang 'Freja' (The Outnet)



The Original:

I wore this on a super gross and rainy Saturday to do some shopping with Lydia. We ended up not even taking each others outfit photos - THE HORROR! Luckily when I got to my parents it had stopped raining so my dad took a few snaps for me.  For some reason I have been gravitating toward wearing these "slippers" with my free people patchwork jeans. I've worn these shoes 2 of the 4 times I have worn the jeans since buying them.

Cardigan: Banana Republic, Tee: French Connection, Jeans: Free People 'Jax', Flats: Burberry Prorsum (Net-a-Porter Sale, Bag: Chanel

 

I only wear these jeans a few times a year, but that doesn't mean they will be leaving my closet any time soon! I bought them quite a long time ago at Marshalls and they were just so fun and seventies. I love that they've stayed on trend for so long, let's hope the 70s trend doesn't leave us! Here are some other outfits featuring the jeans:


P.S. Who else is super excited about Star Wars: The Force Awakens being released on dvd tomorrow?! Totally running out to Target this morning to buy it. (It was out on digital on Friday but I like the real thing.)

Cardigan: Marc Jacobs (Roundabout Resale), Tee: Everlane, Jeans: Free People (Marshalls), Sandals: Franco Sarto (DSW)

A nice, easy outfit for a day of lounging and baby holding a couple weekends ago. Is this outfit really blog-worthy? Probably not. Do I care? Nope! The purpose of this blog is to show you what I wear on a day to day basis, even if it's just a sweatshirt and jeans!

Update: Just realized it was the perfect day to post this outfit! Star Wars: The Force Awakens is available on Digital formats today! (DVD/BluRay on Tuesday)

Star Wars Top c/o Kohl's, Patchwork Jeans: Free People, Loafers: Etienne Aigner (thrifted)

I've been neglecting my blazers this year so doing these throwback posts is helping lessen my guilt! I can't believe I've had this Chanel blazer for 3 years already! Time certainly flies. Both the blazer and heels are some of my favorite buys from Roundabout. I've had to limit my trips there to just when they have their end of season sales otherwise I spend far too much money!

Blazer: Chanel (Roundabout Resale), Tee: Cullen (Rue La La), Jeans: Free People (Gilt Groupe), Heels: Lanvin (Roundabout Resale), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La)



The Original: (I look angry because I used to take my photos around 6am, so it's a tired face)

I wasn't planning on buying anything this month, but one weekend my mom and I went to Lord and Taylor to kill some time. Always a bad idea! I tried on 5 things and fell in love with a pretty blue shirt dress, luckily it was on sale for $60 and I had a $50 gift card!



THE (modified) RULES

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

MY PROGRESS 

Clothes:

1. Saint Laurent Multicolor Silk Patchwork Blouse ($350 via eBay, christmas 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. *NEW!* Cynthia Steffe 'Naomi' feather print shirt dress ($10 via Lord & Taylor, $248 retail)

Basics:

1. J.Crew Factory colorblock sweater ($24, used gift card)

Shoes:

1.  None

Accessories:

1.  None

Gifted from Brands:

1.  None