I wore this on Friday to go shopping with Lydia. We both had the day off and what better to do than shop til we drop!  We started at Starbucks where I found my new Summer drink - a Very Berry Hibiscus.  Next we headed to Coco's on the Green where I was a bad girl and bought a black Marc Jacobs top ($10) and a Salvatore Ferragamo suede skirt ($10) and a gorgeous opal and sapphire ring ($24.)  Next we quickly stopped at Sarah's Cupboard Thrift shop, I didn't find anything there but it's always fun to look around!  Finally we stopped at The Cedar Chest where I found a beautiful Anthropologie dress. Unfortunately it was $59 even though the tag said the person paid 29.99 (on sale from $189)...UGH! Oh well, maybe I'll come across it again somewhere else.

The day was beautiful, nice and hot but with a breeze. Definitely great Summer weather!  I brought out my new Zara shorts for the first time, they're so much fun!  I went with a monochromatic look for their first outing.

Song of the Day: Black Betty by Ram Jam (watch the video today, it's funny)

Top: Cullen (Rue La La), Shorts: Zara, Wedges: Simply Vera by Vera Wang (Kohl's), Bag: Chanel,  Necklace c/o Maximal Art, Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Earrings: Urban Outfitters, Rings: Urban Outfitters, vintage & Mom's

Photos by Lydia

The Net-a-Porter Sale is now in Final Reductions! Don't miss out! 

As promised, my Marc Jacobs collection.  As I was taking these photos I realized my problem is far worse than I thought.  I can't help it though, Marc Jacobs is amazing. If I was rich, I fear I would have way more than this, which would be awesome!  My obsession started because of Emma Watson.  I saw her in a couple Marc Jacobs jackets and loved them, so I tried to find them on eBay and then learned more about him and his designs.

As you can see, most of these I got way below retail, but I did splurge a couple times...

Marc Jacobs Velvet Polka Dot Blazer x 2: Retail: $398?, I paid $80 and $20 via eBay (I bought 2, 8 years apart because I needed a larger size. But I can't let myself get rid of the original, it was my first Marc Jacobs item)
Marc by Marc Jacobs Dusted Violet Mosaic Cotton Ruffle Tank Dress - Retail: $298, I paid: Christmas Gift

Marc by Marc Jacobs Perfect Purse ostrich-effect PVC - Retail: $225, I paid: Net-a-Porter gift card (on sale as well)
Marc by Marc Jacobs Ozzie Square Baby Aiden Bag - Retail: $328, I paid: $313 via Shopbop

Marc Jacobs MultiColor Blazer - Retail: $298?, I paid $30 via eBay
Marc Jacobs Denim Jacket - Retail: $300?, I paid: $10 at Coco's on the Green

Marc by Marc Jacobs Oversized Sunglasses - Retail: $98, I paid: free with Shopbop gift card
Marc by Marc Jacobs Purple Sunglasses - Retail: $164, I paid: free c/o Sunglasses Shop
Marc Jacobs Wishbone Necklace - Retail: $7, I paid: free c/o Shop It To Me

Marc Jacobs 'Cynthia' Dress - Retail: $398?, I paid: $24 via eBay (worn by Rory on Gilmore Girls and Anne Hathaway! I realized after I bought it)
Marc by Marc Jacobs Dress - Retail: $298?, I paid: $28 via eBay

Marc by Marc Jacobs 'Cleo' Print Reversible Bikini (top & bottom) - Retail: $170, I paid: $48 via BlueFly 

Marc by Marc Jacobs 'Jeepers Peepers' T-shirt - Retail: $68, I paid: $25 at Marshalls
Marc by Marc Jacobs snake T-shirt - Retail: $68, I paid: Christmas gift, from Marshalls

Marc by Marc Jacobs Metallic Mouse Flats - Retail: $238, I paid: $95 with Shopbop gift card
Marc by Marc Jacobs Patent Leather Pumps - Retail: $400, I paid: Net-a-Porter gift card (on sale as well)
Marc Jacobs Sweatshirt - Retail: $?, I paid: $10 at Coco's on the Green
Marc Jacobs Striped Tank - Retail: $?, I paid: $5 at Coco's on the Green

As long time readers will know, I have a teeny bit of a Marc Jacobs obsession.  He is definitely the designer you will find most of in my closet. Luckily a huge portion of the pieces were found for far less than retail, but a few items I couldn't live without that I paid closer to full price for. The moment Lydia texted me to say she found this Marc by Marc Jacobs dress for NINE dollars I was so jealous! Luckily she let me borrow it because she's awesome like that.  See how she wore it for our blogger meetup.

I decided to go all out and wear all Marc Jacobs pieces, except jewelry, to show how obsessed I am, ha ha.  But the full outfit was relatively cheap because I had gift cards that I used on almost all of it.  I probably paid $100 for all of it (except the dress obviously.)   I wore this outfit over the weekend and plan to wear it to work this week too.

Later this week I might show all my Marc Jacobs pieces, including 2 new ones I got this weekend for under $10!

Dress: Marc by Marc Jacobs - similar (borrowed), Flats: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop), Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop), Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Net-a-Porter Sale in 2011), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Earrings: Urban Outfitters, Rings: Urban Outfitters, Coco's on the Green & Mom's

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Happy First Day of Summer! Today is the longest day of the year, hopefully I'll be able to hang out outside for a while and enjoy the fresh air.  We are slowly having less rainy days per week, that's something to be excited about, right?!  I have another day off today so I'll probably spend it shopping even though I shouldn't really spend money if I want to splurge on something when the Net-a-Porter End of Season Sale gets to final reductions. ;)

I really need to switch up my morning poses. But I take these pictures at 5:50 in the morning, so my mind is still in sleep mode.  On the plus side, at least I don't look like death warmed up this week. And I actually let my hair dry naturally this week so it's straight. I've been lazy lately and have gone to bed with my hair in a bun so it's wavy in the morning (and then straightens through the day.) Oh straight hair problems, gotta love 'em!

Also, I guest posted on Stylelista Confessions today, check it out!

Monday: Tee: Everlane, Skirt: Made by Mom, Sandals: Steve Madden (Marshalls), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Earrings: Urban Outfitters, Rings: Urban Outfitters & Mom's

Tuesday: Top: Mexx (Coco's $10 sale), Sweater: Kohl's, Jeans: Current/Elliott (Sample Sale), Heels: Manolo Blahnik (Roundabout Resale), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Earrings: Urban Outfitters, Rings: Urban Outfitters & Mom's

Wednesday: Top: Winter Kate (Hautelook), Jeans: American Vintage, Heels: Simply Vera by Vera Wang (Kohl's), Jacket: Theyskens Theory (Nordstrom Rack), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Earrings: Urban Outfitters, Rings: Urban Outfitters & Mom's

Thursday: Jacket: Chanel (Roundabout Resale), Tee: Everlane, Jeans: Rag & Bone (Shopbop), Sandals: Seychelles (DSW), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Necklace:  SparkleFarm,   Earrings: Urban Outfitters, Rings: Urban Outfitters & Mom's

Some inspiration because tomorrow is the official first day of Summer! Wahooo!
(I know the first picture isn't exactly Summer, but I love the hair)


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The return of Summer means my boyfriend jeans are back in business. They are super destroyed so I can only wear them when it's warm-ish, otherwise I'll get too cold. I've been looking for a pair of dark washed boyfriend jeans with no rips, but it's hard to find exactly what I want.  I wore this over the weekend to go shopping with my parents. I bought a very odd assortment of items: a tall accent cabinet with a peacock on it (only $20!,) some new candles from Yankee Candle and a bunch of plants for a mini garden my mom and I are making at my cousin's house (aka my house.)

Song of the Day: My Boyfriends Back by The Angels

Tee: Everlane, Jeans: American Eagle, Belt: Kenneth Cole Reaction (Marshalls), Sandals: Seychelles (DSW), Sunglasses: Michael Kors (Marshalls), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Jewelry: Urban Outfitters earrings, Urban Outfitters ring & Mom's rings



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I'm hopeful that this rainy weather is finally coming to an end (although there is rain in the forecast this week) so I've decided to round up some of my favorite swimsuits!  I don't really "need" any new ones, but I still desperately want a We Are Handsome one-piece...maybe if the one below goes a teeny bit more on sale. Let's start off with one-pieces!

We Are Handsome (on sale!),  Tory Burch, MINKPINK

Next up, bikini's of course!

Melissa Odabash, We Are Handsome (on sale!), Marc by Marc Jacobs top & Marc by Marc Jacobs bottom (on sale for $48; $24 each piece!)

And third, the mixes...monokinis, tankinis, vintage style, etc.

Rachel Comey, Old Navy, J.Crew rash guard and J.Crew bottoms

P.S. I confess: I bought the Marc Jacobs bikini! It was only $48 instead of $170 AND is purple AND is reversible, how could I resist?! (I had wanted another version of this suit last year, but it's sold out now.

This is how you'll find me on most of my days off, sitting on the couch with my Mac watching TV (now accompanied by Layla.) I lead a very exciting life, no? These photos are from Friday, I had the day off and spent my morning watching tv (Gilmore Girls for those of you who can tell from the screenshot.)  It was an icky, rainy morning so I didn't really feel like going anywhere.  After that I headed to my parents house and my mom, dad and I had tons of junk food for dinner.  Fried shrimp, french fries, biscuits, milkshakes! And then brownies for dessert...yummm!

As you can see I go with very comfortable outfits, if I get dressed at all (which I obviously did this day.) What do you usually do/wear on your off days?

Sweater: Madewell (Shopbop), Pants: Maison Scotch c/o Aritzia and Lucky


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Another gross, rainy week. Will it ever end?!  We had one nice day this week (Wednesday) but the rest was pretty nasty. I wouldn't mind it being chilly if it wasn't raining, I dislike rain unless I can sit at home curled up with a blanket and a movie.  This week I have a three day weekend, woo! Hopefully I will do something fun today, but I may end up sitting on the couch all day with our (meaning my cousins') new adopted doggy, Layla.  I'm not really a dog person because 1. I'm scared of them and 2. don't like jumping/barking/licking and such but she has been pretty good so far.  She knows not to jump on me but has been trying to put her paws on me while I sit, which is cute but can lead to her jumping and trying to sit on me so I constantly have to say "NO!" and put her feet back on the ground.  

In a fun bit of news, I entered Monday's outfit in Current/Elliott's Instagram contest and won one of their daily $50 gift cards! I can't wait to spend it! I'm deciding between 2 of their "The Skinnies" jeans.  Either the "Blue Note" (to replace my Free People jeans that are dying) or the "Loved Destroy." I'm leaning toward the regular ones because they'll be in style longer and they're cheaper, but the destroyed pair looks so cool! Which would you do?

Monday: Blouse: Equipment "Sophie" (Sample Sale), Jenas: Current/Elliott (Sample Sale), Heels: Lanvin (Roundabout Resale), Sunglasses: Michael Kors (Marshalls), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Jewelry: Urban Outfitters earrings, Urban Outfitters ring & Mom's rings

Tuesday: Tee: Marc by Marc Jacobs (gift), Sweater: Ami Dans La Rue (Shopbop), Jeans: Free People (Gilt Groupe), Heels: Alexander Wang (The Outnet), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Jewelry: Urban Outfitters earrings, Urban Outfitters ring & Mom's rings

Wednesday: Dress: Jones New York (Lord & Taylor), Sandals: Seychelles (DSW), Necklace: Francesca's, Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Jewelry: Urban Outfitters earrings, Urban Outfitters ring & Mom's rings

Thursday: Sweater: Ralph Lauren (GoodWill), Tee: Everlane, Jeans: Genetic Denim c/o Piperlime & Lucky, Flats: H&M, Watch: Michael Kors (Lord & Taylor), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Jewelry: Urban Outfitters earrings, Urban Outfitters ring & Mom's rings

Confession: I have not worn this outfit... yet. But I couldn't wait to show you this gorgeous new bag from Linger Rose. My bag collection was in desperate need of an evening clutch so this filled that void. It is by Danielle Nicole, one of the designers Linger Rose carries, and is made of faux metallic lizard and has geometric piecing details on the flap. I love how different it is and the quality is great, I love the texture of it.  Now I just need to find a real occasion to wear it!

Dress: Burberry London (Net-a-Porter sale), Bag c/o Linger Rose, Heels: Dolce & Gabbana (Uptown Consignments), Watch c/o Caravelle by Bulova,  Jewelry: Urban Outfitters, Urban Outfitters & Mom's & unknown bracelet


And now for the fun part! Linger Rose is offering my readers a choice of any of their six Mondani bags. Use the widget below to enter and good luck! The giveaway is open to my US readers and will close a week from today.  The first 2 items are mandatory, the rest are bonus entries:
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Time for Part 2 of my Net-a-Porter sale picks!  They are constantly adding new items, therefore I am constantly adding new items to my cart.  They also started further reductions yesterday so now everything is up to 70% off! As I said in my first roundup, I add everything I like to my cart and then I wait until Final Reductions before deciding on what to get. This does mean I miss out on some pieces but since I don't really need anything that's fine by me. Have you picked up anything from the sale yet?


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