I've had this dress for almost 4 years and this is the first time I've worn it unbuttoned. I have no idea why I never did it before because it looks so much better this way! It's a little frumpy when I wear it buttoned because its looser up top. I love that this dress looks like three pieces even though it's only one., Makes it so easy to wear, just throw on a fun pair of shoes and you're good to go.

Dress: DKNY (Net-a-Porter), Over-the-Knee Boots: Audrey Brooke 'Mirie' (DSW)

Happy Thursday! Not really much to say about this outfit. I wore it on a particularly cloudy day so the bright red sweater made the day a little happier.

Sweater: Madewell (Shopbop), Skirt: Old Navy, Booties: No.704b. (DSW)



The Original:

A couple weekends ago I went to visit my best friend from college and we went apple picking at Johnny Appleseed Farm in Ellington! It was the first day where it really felt like Fall so I had to layer with a vest!  It's always so much fun catching up with friends after being apart for a while.

Vest: Ella Moss (Marshalls), Sweater: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Saks Off Fifth), Jeans: FRAME 'Le Skinny de Jeanne' (Shopbop), Flats: Chanel (eBay), Sunglasses Ray Ban Aviator via Ditto Endless Eyewear [Use code CLOSETFASHIONENDLESSDITTO for your first month free]

Once again I'm able to wear a weird combo thanks to the Fall weather. Sweater on top, shorts on bottom! Woohoo! I was struggling between two pairs of shoes, but in the end my Lanvin sandals won out...they're my closet obsession of the past couple months if you couldn't tell.

I also love the cut of this sweater. The deep-v is a nice change from my usual crewnecks. But that does mean it will be harder to wear once the temperatures drop below freezing. Won't stop me from trying though!

Sweater: Abercombie & Fitch, Shorts: Banana Republic, Suede Sandals: Lanvin (Net-a-Porter), Necklace: Geoclassics



Here was my other shoe option. These Alexander Wang booties are approaching their 6th birthday! Can't believe I've had them that long!

This month I had a big chunk of advertising (and side hustle) money burning a hole in my pocket. I used a LOT of self control and only made one purchase with it - an order from Abercrombie during their Labor Day sale. I'm hoping to save the rest of it to pay for my portion of an airbnb for London this New Years! But who knows, something crazy may catch my eye and I'll be badddddd.




THE (modified) RULES

1. Be mindful of purchases 
2. Quality over quantity
3. Basics are best

MY PROGRESS 

Clothes:

1. Saint Laurent Silk Patchwork Blouse ($350 via eBay, xmas money, $2390+ retail)
2. Free People Jax Patched Skinny Jean ($52, retail $128) 
3. Jason Wu snakeskin pussy bow blouse ($122 via Roundabout, $1395 retail) 
4. Cynthia Steffe 'Naomi' feather print shirt dress ($10 via Lord & Taylor, $248 retail) 
5. Greylin 'Osten' Open Back Romper ($27 via Gilt) 
6. Proenza Schouler Jacquard pants ($247 via Yoox, $1,650+ retail) 
7. Zara striped knit dress ($35 via Poshmark) 
8. Natalie Martin Printed top ($9.75 via Roundabout, retail $133) 
9. Miss Selfridge sweater dress in rust ($15 via Lord & Taylor, $70 retail)

Basics:

1. J.Crew Factory colorblock sweater ($24, used gift card)
2. Banana Republic 'patch-pocket' shorts ($11 at Clinton Crossing Premium Outlet) 
3. Old Navy black bikini top & bottom ($18, used gift card)
4. Everlane The Ryan Long-Sleeve in black ($20, used advertising money)
5. Highline Collective turtleneck tank in black ($14 via Lord & Taylor, $70 retail) 
6. *NEW!* Abercrombie & Fitch  super skinny corduroy pant in blue ($40, used advertising money)
7. *NEW!* Abercrombie & Fitch v-neck sweater in burgundy ($34, used advertising money)

Shoes:

1. Ancient Greek Sandals 'Athanasia' in Croc ($238 via Moda Operandi, $280 retail)
2. J.Crew Raffia Seaside Sandals (Mom bought at Clinton Crossing) 
3. Lanvin Studded Suede Sandals ($316 via Net-a-Porter End of Season Sale, $790 retail)
4. Cole Haan 'Chelsea' Leopard Calf Hair Pump ($45 via Roundabout, $ retail)

Accessories:

1.  Gemstone Necklace via Geclassics in Boston ($8.50)

Gifted from Brands:

1. Simple Retro crop top (via Amazon)
2. *NEW!* Pom-Pom Sandals c/o Soma
3. *NEW!* Larimar Bypass ring c/o Larimar Bliss

Total spent in 2016:  $1150.25
(not counting Saint Laurent top which used Christmas money and items bought with advertising money)