This past weekend I drove up to Massachusetts to go to the drive-in with my friend Kat! We saw Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Hercules (with The Rock.) Sadly the car battery died so we couldn't really hear Hercules all that well, but it looked bad anyway, ha ha. I didn't hate TMNT like I thought I would, but it is still nowhere near as good as the ones from the 90s. It was such a great night, perfectly cool weather, but not too cold!

Sweater: French Connection c/o Marshalls, Jeans: Genetic Los Angeles c/o Lucky Mag & Piperlime, Sandals: Seychelles (DSW), Watch: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Gilt)

I don't wear this top nearly as much as I should. I guess it's because it's more girly than my usual style. So to toughen it up I paired it with these skinny jeans that are aptly called "love destroyed."  This post also sees the return of Arnold, my beloved purple purse! He's been neglected lately in favor of smaller bags, but I used it basically every day for 2 years straight, so it needed a break. Wouldn't you say?

Top: Zara, Jeans: Current/Elliott, Shoes: Jessica Simpson (hand-me-down from Lydia), Sunglasses: Cole Haan c/o Marshalls, Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop)

Summer is far from over, but I couldn't help but share these photos from the Tory Burch Fall lookbook! I am so looking forward to getting back into all of my comfy sweaters and jeans.  My favorite thing to wear!

I especially love the cora dress, bettina coat, danielle tunic & skirt and the shawn tunic. Maybe come sale time I'll actually be able to afford some of the pieces! One can dream, right?

A couple weeks ago, 9th & Elm, a store that offers handmade and independent designs, approached me to try out some items from their website. They even have a great selection of vintage items, I have my eye on a bunch of beautiful rings (and this roadrunner brooch)!  It took me quite a while to decide what I wanted since they have so much to offer! But finally I decided and waited anxiously for the times to arrive.

I bought: Oui Oui Paris Tee V-Neck Tee, Owl Cuff in Red and a Blue/Orange i-Glow phone case.
Other items: Skirt: Made by Mom, Sneakers: Keds (DSW), Necklace: BijouLimon (etsy)

This tee is super soft and I love the nod to Paris, I really want to get back there some day! I was only there for 12 hours the first time I went, and that was over 3 years ago now.  And I am obviously a huge fan of this owl cuff! I have amassed quite the collection of owl pieces over the years and now they happen to be trendy - score!


How cool is this case?! It even has a spot for a card, be it an ID, credit card or a Starbucks Gold Card (I don't even drink coffee! Ha ha. Yay for hot chocolate and baked goods)

I've worn this dress twice since buying it two weeks ago. Once was to the "ball" at LeakyCon a couple weeks ago, and second to my cousin's engagement party this past weekend. Such a beautiful dress, and I scored it for under $200! Still a splurge, but it's Burberry.  I definitely see this as a versatile dress. I can wear it with tights and a jacket come Winter and Fall. And in Summer I can wear it like this and with sandals to dress down a bit.

I felt like such a label snob in this outfit, but nothing I bought was full price (except perhaps the Chanel, I saved up a few years for that and still bought it second hand - but it's still expensive) That's what I love about consignment stores. I can find amazing pieces at even better prices, sometimes brand new with tags - like this dress!  It's amazing to me that someone paid (probably) full price, never wore it and then consigned it and I magically found it! Such a thrill, right?

Dress: Burberry London (Roundabout Resale), Heels: Dolce & Gabbana (Uptown Consignment), Bag: Chanel (Madison Avenue Couture)