I'm assuming that I wore this outfit with a coat and not just this sweater since this look is from January. But it works perfectly for these early Fall days with no extra layers. Only 2 original pieces in this look today, but I do still have the flats. I'm wearing two new pieces. I changed into velvet mules I bought on the way home and my new Everlane jeans that were delivered!

Sweater: American Eagle, Tee: Everlane, Jeans: Everlane "The High-Rise Skinny Jean" in Mid-Blue, Velvet Floral Embroidered Mules: Zigi Soho (T.J. Maxx), Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Net-a-Porter)



The Original:

I decided to go blue on blue on blue with a hint of purple and leopard print for a lunch and shopping date with friends. You can never have too much monochrome, right?

Tee: Everlane, Corduroys: Abercrombie, Leopard Loafers c/o Joie 'Dylan', Necklace: House of Harlow 1960 'Station' c/o South Moon Under, Sunglasses: Gucci, Eyeglasses chain: Tinksky (Amazon), Bag: Chloé Faye (eBay)

I don't wear this top very often because I find it hard to style. I think the last time it was on the blog I wore it with these jeans too. Oh well, at least it's got different accessories this time! Including my gorgeous dark purple Chloé Faye, oh how I love this bag!!! I also attempted an inside-out french braid but you can't really see it in the photos.

Top: J Cooper (Lord & Taylor), Jeans: Current/Elliott (sample sale), Flats: Chanel (eBay), Bag: Chloé Faye (eBay)

I always feel like I'm stepping back in time when I wear these 70s flared Free People jeans.  They add such an element of fun to any look. I had wanted to wear this tank top and didn't feel like wearing it with shorts or regular jeans so - flares to the rescue!

Top: Cynthia Rowley c/o Marshalls, 70s Flared Jeans: Free People (Marshalls), Heels: New Look (ASOS), Aviator Sunglasses: Gucci

Here is another outfit where I only had 2 of the pieces left in my closet. I'm only wearing one in this recreation because I'm not a huge fan of the sandals, not sure why I'm holding on to them still...perhaps it's time to let them go.

Blazer: Jones New York (Burlington), Top: MICHAEL Michael Kors (Lord & Taylor), Jeans: FRAME 'Le Skinny de Jeanne' (Shopbop), Sandals: Mula c/o Marshalls


The original:

We didn't get to go to Disney for free this trip, BUT we took advantage of an awesome promotion they had. Annual passholders were able to get up to 6 friends tickets for $80 instead of $170. SCORE! When my friends and I go to Disney we don't play around. It was 12 hours of constant moving from ride to ride getting everything checked off. We ended up only eating lunch and basically forgot to get dinner, oops! Don't worry, I grabbed a Mickey pretzel on the go before I fainted, ha ha.

I was finally able to wear my super cute Mickey bag from Coach at Disney! He was so excited to be in his homeland. (I know, I'm super weird! Deal with it)

Camisole: Eight Sixty, Shorts c/o Banana Republic Factory (Clinton Crossing), Mickey Mouse Bag: Coach x Disney 'Patricia Saddle in Glove Calf Leather with Mickey Ears' (Coach Outlet),  Sandals: Glasses chain: Tinksky (Amazon), Sandals: Sam Edelman c/o ThredUp, Sunglasses: Ray Ban 'Erika'

I only managed to take 2 sets out outfit photos while on vacation a couple weeks ago. I ended up spending a lot of time working in our hotel and the rest sweating like a maniac in the theme parks, I only lasted a few hours each outing - except for Disney day - ha ha. This romper always joins me on my travels. It's just so easy to throw on for a day of running around in the heat. It will be a sad day when it gets worn out.  Thanks to my three lovely friends Rosie, Amy and Stephanie for help with these photos!

Romper: DKNY (Clinton Crossing), Sandals: Sam Edelman c/o ThredUp, Sunglasses: Ray Ban 'Erika'

I picked up these super fun gold flecked linen shorts before my Banana Republic Factory styling event for a whopping $8! The first thing I thought to wear them with was this feline print Equipment top. Forgive the wrinkles, I only sat in them for a little bit and they wrinkled right up.

When I got to my parents both of my brothers had interesting thoughts on my look. The youngest said I looked like Ace Ventura. The other told me I looked like an 60 year old woman. That was probably brought on by a combo of the shape of the shorts and the eyeglasses chain. But whatever, I dig it! Personally I'm reminding myself of Ellie from Jurassic Park or someone about to go on a safari.

Cat Print Blouse: Equipment (eBay),  Shorts c/o Banana Republic Factory at Clinton Crossing,  Slides: J.Crew Factory (Clinton Crossing),  Sunglasses: Chanel, Glasses chain: Tinksky (Amazon), Bag: Orox Leather Company 'Merces' (c/o)

Here's a full redo of an outfit from 2010. I was almost going to wear different shoes but decided to just go for the original and add in some new accessories. This dress actually should have left my closet years ago since I never wear it. I hate the fabric it's made out of. BUT...I keep it around for my Willy Wonka Halloween costume in case I ever need to wear it again.

Dress: ASOS, Jacket: Mudd (Kohl's), Shoes: Simply Vera Wang (Kohl's), Necklace: BubuRuby (etsy), Opal Ring & Earrings: Grandma;s


The Original:

I tried to behave a little more this month since I spent quite a bit in July. Buuuut that all went to heck when I decided to bite the bullet on a purchase I've been wanting to make since last year: a Chloé Faye bag. Technically I've wanted it since Summer 2015 but last Fall they came out with MY COLOR and that sealed my fate! I've slowly been saving up to buy one but it was slow going for a while and it's almost impossible to find a brand new dark purple bag.  This is the biggest clothing purchase I've made, apart from my Chanel 2.55 purse back in 2012.

I've been scouring eBay, The Real Real, Luxury Garage Sale, and Vestiaire Collective for at least 8 months. During that time I came across maybe 1 or 2 bags in passable condition. That's why it was a little easier for me to justify buying it before I had fully saved up. I took the remainder of the money I needed out of my Australia vacation savings account and now I'll just build that back up to where it needs to be over the next 6 months. So while I was bad, it's not a huge deal since I basically robbed a vacation that won't be happening for at least a year to pay for a bag. Don't you all love reading about how I justify my huge purchases?

Other than that, I did add a few other pieces to my closet, but all were gifted by brands, so no issues there! Let's see how I behave next month.



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 swimsuit via Net-a-Porter ($45, $150 retail,  Xmas $$)
2. G.H. Bass burgundy cardigan at Clinton Crossing ($0,  $7.5 w/coupon, $99 retail) 
3. G.H. Bass cargo pants at Clinton Crossing ($0,  $21 w/coupon, $69 retail)  
4. Disney Mickey tee ($10 at Target)
5. Who What Wear x Target Sleeveless Floral Dress ($30) 
6. Uniqlo Mickey Mouse sweatshirt ($30) 
7.  Proenza Schouler tweed colorblock shorts via Roundabout ($57, $1680 retail)

Basics:

1. Calypso St. Barth Gylden Cashmere Sweater via Gilt ($71, $295 retail, Christmas $$)
2. M.i.h Jeans Tomboy cropped jeans via Net-a-Porter ($98, $245 retail, Christmas $$)
3. Who What Wear x Target bodysuit ($14, $20 retail) 
4. FRAME Ribbed wool & cashmere-blend sweater via Net-a-Porter ($104, $325 retail, used advertising money) 
5. Alice + Olivia blue striped cashmere sweater via Roundabout ($25, $368? retail) 
6. *NEW!* Chloe 'Faye' in Dark Purple via eBay ($1500, $1950 retail)

Shoes:

1. Miu Miu ankle boots via Roundabout Resale - also here and here ($146,  $850 retail)
2. New Look Metallic Block Heel sandal via ASOS ($35, advertising $$) 
3. BCBGeneration 'Beverly' mule via Saks Off 5th at Clinton Crossing ($0,  $110 retail)  
4. Impo 'Omega' boot (or Onnie, can't tell) via DSW ($12, $112 retail - in black) 
5. Vince 'Mason' in pony fig via DSW ($23, $275+ retail) 
6. Nicholas Kirkwood suede prism pumps via Net-a-Porter sale ($250, $625 retail) 
7. Sam Edelman Lars slub satin espadrille slide via Net-a-Porter sale ($36, $90 retail)

Accessories:

1. Tommy Hilfiger (similar) via Clinton Crossing ($0,  retail $?)  
2. Mejuri Loop Earrings by Jamie! ($55)
3. Gucci aviator sunglasses ($300, bought in Rome) 
4. Disney x Coach 'Patricia' with Mickey ears ($179 at Coach Outlet, $395 retail)
5. Birthstone Star and Mickey Mouse ring ($15 with friend's discount, used advertising money) 
6. Birthstone Mickey Mouse earrings ($15 with friend's discount, used advertising money)

Gifted from Brands:

1. *NEW!* IRO Faxy Cropped Jean via Gilt c/o Wikibuy (retail $285)
2. *NEW!* Banana Republic Peplum Sweater c/o Banana Republic Factory at Clinton Crossing
3. *NEW!* Banana Republic Cherry Blossom 'Ryan' Pant c/o Banana Republic Factory
4. *NEW!* Banana Republic 'Sloan' in purple c/o Banana Republic Factory
5. *NEW!* Banana Republic ruffle sleeve top in teal c/o Banana Republic Factory
6. *NEW!* Banana Republic linen shorts c/o Banana Republic Factory

Total spent in August: $1500

Total spent in 2017:  $1167 - $867 not counting the sunglasses
Total spent including Chloe Faye: $2,667 - $2,367 not counting sunglasses
Total spent with Christmas/advertising money included: $1550 - $1250 not counting sunglasses

*the money for the sunglasses came out of my vacations savings account rather than "regular" money