Month two of the French Wardrobe challenge is complete! I did well this month and only bought one item, and it was an awesome necklace by Indulgems (seen in this post).  So I still have 4 of my Five items up for grabs - wonder what they'll be. I'm considering using a gift card I won to buy these Ancient Greek Sandals because they mix my love of the brand with Harry Potter. Yes, I know the lightening bolt is representing Zeus, but who says it can't also be Harry.

Now, you might be saying - but what about all that Marshalls stuff you bought!? (Also seen in the post linked above)  Well, since I have an ongoing relationship with Marshalls, those items won't count towards my challenge (or my five items.) Plus, 90% of it is bought with gift cards, I always end up going over my budget.  For this latest challenge, the items I bought would have counted as basics anyhow, score!


THE RULES

1. Just five standout pieces per season.
2. Quality over quantity.
3. Basics don’t count.
4. Accessories don’t count, unless you’re spending a lot more than usual.
5. Socks and underwear don’t count.
6. Shoes do count.

MY PROGRESS

Part of my Five:

• Carven Paris Map Print Dress via Yoox

Basics: 

• Teal Keds Sneakers via DSW
• Current/Elliott Ankle Skinny Jeans via The Outnet

Accessories:

• *new* Indulgems necklace via Gilt; had 20% off & free shipping. Been putting off buying one of their pieces for weeks, so I pulled the trigger on this one.

Ordered and Returned:

• Black Alexander Wang Draped wrap-effect jersey dress in The Outnet's Clearance Sale; too small

Exempt:  Not counting any items I got from brands or bought for Marshalls Project FAB (bought with a gift card)

• *new* Mother Denim 'The Rascal' Crop Jean in white [Marshalls]
• *new* Equipment 'Mina Tie Front' Blouse in dark grey [Marshalls]
• *new* Solitare Top in navy [Marshalls]
• *new* Etienne Aigner Sunglasses[Marshalls]

Let's start off with a song, shall we? *drip drip drop, Little April Shower! Beating a tune as you fall all around*  Let's hope that April Showers really do bring May Flowers.  If so, this weekend definitely helped.  Thanks to the rain on Saturday I only took one shot of my outfit. But, in exchange you get some pretty rain photos as well.

Sweater: Marc Jacobs (Roundabout Resale), Tee: Everlane, Jeans: Target, Sandals: Target,  Necklace: Indulgems (Gilt), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage, Brilliant Imports & Mom's


Now for the rainy photos.

Last week Tory Burch's Summer collection made its way to her online store. I love how easy the pieces are, since the collection is so print heavy you don't have to go crazy with accessories, which I am always a fan of. I don't usually do a ton of floral pieces, but I really love the Watercolor Botanical Print, it's not your typical floral which is why I like it.

P.S. Use code FRIENDLY for 25% off through today. ;)

Say hello to Easter outfit number 2.  This is the first time this dress has been featured in an outfit post, but I have worn it a couple times since buying it.  It's definitely an easy piece to wear since it is a statement on it's own and just needs shoes. The only problem is getting it on and off, the zipper is concealed in the side and I have to do some major acrobatics to not rip it. But that's the price you pay for a cute dress!

Song of the Day: Just the Way You Are by Billy Joel

Dress: Veronica Beard (Roundabout Resale), Heels: Lanvin (Roundabout Resale), Purse: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Saks Friends & Family Sale),  Sunglasses: Etienne Aigner c/o Marshalls

I am in desperate need of a getaway, but I don't see that happening any time soon so I've decided to share some photos of places I'd like to go. There are many more on the list, but that would be one long post.

Africa/African Safari

Photo via Go2Africa

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Hobbiton/New Zealand

Photo via Hobbiton website

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Greece:

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Rome:

Photo via Wikipedia