I'm writing this post on Saturday the 25th, so hopefully nothing changes over the next 3 days. I've successfully gone the full month without buying any clothes or accessories!! I had done it a few months last year as well but that always included purchases made with advertising money or gift cards. This month it was absolutely nothing!

I'm currently saving up for a trip to Italy this May , so any money I don't spend on clothes is put away into my vacation Capital One 360 account.  I will attempt to behave in March as well but I am on the hunt for silver shoes for my cousin's wedding in April (I'm in the bridal party.) I also have a gift card to J Crew that's been burning a hole in my pocket for a while.


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 cotton swimsuit via Net-a-Porter sale ($45, retail $150, used Christmas money)

Basics:

1. Calypso St. Barth Gylden Cashmere Sweater via Gilt ($71, $295 retail, used Christmas money)
2. M.i.h Jeans Tomboy cropped mid-rise skinny jeans via Net-a-Porter sale ($98, retail $245, used Christmas money)

Shoes:

1. Miu Miu ankle boots via Roundabout Resale - also here, here, here and here ($146, retail $850)

Accessories:

Gifted from Brands:

Total spent in 2017:  $146
Total spent with Christmas money included: $360

Sometimes you feel like wearing all gray. And sometimes you're having a bad hair day so you need to throw on a burgundy hat as well. Too add a little more whimsy I also added in polka dot socks.

Sweater: Madewell, Jeans: Free People 'Jax' Patchwork, Velvet Flats: Chanel (Roundabout Resale), Red Necklace: Isabel Marant c/o LuisaViaRoma, Other Necklace: Grandma's

Last weekend we had a nice Spring-like day so I decided to wear light layers. I ended up not needing the purple cardigan, but it adds some extra color to the look and who doesn't love jewel tones? Funny how there can still be a lot of snow on the ground but it was almost 60 degrees outside. Ahh Mother Nature, so weird.

Cardigan: Max Studio, Shirt: Philosophy (Marshalls), Corduroy Pants: Abercrombie, Two-Tone Ballet Flats: Chanel (eBay), Sunglasses: Chanel

I haven't worn either of these pieces on the blog in quite some time. There were a few times where I threw on this sweater the past few months but never managed to take photos. The jeans on the other hand have been hanging in my closet waiting to be worn.  I've had them for almost 5 years and they've gotten a lot of love in that time, just not recently. That's why I like doing these throwback looks, makes me re-wear pieces that have been neglected. 

Sweater: Phillip Lim x Target, Burgundy Leopard Jeans: Current/Elliott (RueLaLa), Mouse Flats: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop), Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop)




The Original:

Fashion month is upon us so I decided to try and recreate a few of the looks with pieces already in my closet. This one didn't come out quite as good as I was imagining in my head, and I had to use my mom's brown coat, but it's not horrible, ha ha. All you need is a burgundy sweater/turtleneck, a grey layer on top and long coat. Then throw on some cropped jeans and black slides and you've recreated this look by Veronica Beard.

Sweater: Everlane, Vest: Ella Moss (Marshalls), Jeans: M.I.H. TOMBOY in Farrah (net-a-porter), Slides c/o Luxe Me Now, Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop)

 Who doesn't love a fun statement coat. This vintage suede jacket is just that! The fun western detailing makes it such a unique piece. I'm always a little bit sad when we have a huge snowstorm because it means I can't wear any of my regular shoes and need to resort to rain and snow boots. But then I remembered these boots have soles that I won't slip in while walking on ice and slush!

Vintage Suede Jacket: vintanthromodern, Turtleneck: Willi Smith (TJ Maxx), Jeans: Free People, Boots: Cordani (Roundabout Resale), Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop)

Happy Friday! Another outfit from before last week's blizzard. I wore this when my parents and I went to go check out my aunt's new spa - Balancing Bodies Spa in Rocky Hill, CT. So go get a massage from her if you're in the area! She's been in the biz for over 20 years.

After that we headed to my Grandma's for the Super Bowl. I was almost a little too warm in this outfit, even without a coat. Then, of course, we were hit with 12 inches of snow. Stupid winter!

Turtleneck: Vanessa Bruno (Coco's $10 sale), Sweater: Madewell (Shopbop), Jeans: Free People, Over the Knee Boots: Audrey Brooke 'Mirie' (DSW), Necklace: Geoclassics

I'm a bit light on outfit posts thanks to the recent snowstorms so I thought I would re-share this recipe for Nigella Lawson's Chocohotopots that I first posted back in 2012. Chocohotopots have been one of my favorite desserts for as long as I can remember. It's simple, quick and the perfect portion. I've introduced it to quite a few friends over the years and I even brought my own ramekins when I visited a friend in DC so we could make them. As I'm sure you've seen on my Instagram, I make them quite often!



Ingredients

• 1 stick unsalted butter (I'm use salted and it tastes just fine)
• 3/4 cup (120g) semisweet chocolate, with 60 percent cocoa solids
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup (180g) superfine sugar (I just use regular sugar)
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• Special equipment: 4 (2/3 to 1-cup capacity) ramekins

Directions

1. Place a baking sheet in the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F.
2. Butter the ramekins (not from the full stick) or use non-stick cooking spray.
3. Melt the dark chocolate and 1 stick butter together, then set aside to cool a little.
4. Mix the eggs with the sugar and flour and beat in the cooled butter/chocolate mixture. 
5. Divide the mixture between the 4 buttered ramekins. 
6. Bake for 20 minutes, by which time the tops will be cooked and cracked and the chocolate gooey underneath.
7. Let cool and enjoy!!! :D

Some more looks at the finished product because who doesn't love a good Instagram?

🍫😋😋😋😋😋

A photo posted by Megan (@closet_fashion) on Sep 30, 2015 at 3:32pm PDT

A crazy work day calls for TWO chocohotopots. 😋 (followed by more work...😳)

A photo posted by Megan (@closet_fashion) on Oct 18, 2016 at 4:13pm PDT

Hugh Grant + molten chocolate = 💜

A photo posted by Megan (@closet_fashion) on Feb 14, 2016 at 3:56pm PST

Going to eat away my sorrows

A photo posted by Megan (@closet_fashion) on May 20, 2013 at 4:50pm PDT

If I had a date for Valentine's Day I imagine I would wear something like this. Cozy, but still showing a bit of skin. I don't really have much red in my closet so burgundy will have to do. I hope everyone who has someone to celebrate with enjoys their plans! I will be watching a Good Eats chocolate marathon on the Cooking Channel. WOO!

Sweater: Abercrombie, Skirt: T by Alexander Wang (net-a-porter), Boots: Audrey Brooke 'Mirie' (DSW)

Hello pre-snow front yard. I wore this two weekends ago to do some shopping with my Mom. We went to a jewelry store, Home Goods, Marshalls, Jo Ann Fabrics and the dollar store and guess what? I didn't spend a dime! So proud of myself, ha ha. I've been very well behaved so far this motnh and have only bought gas and groceries! GO ME!

Cardigan: Calvin Klein, Tee: Everlane, Jeans: FRAME 'Le Skinny de Jeanne' (Shopbop), Sneakers: Nike Air Max 90 Premium iD (c/o), Necklace: Madewell