( dress thrift store, blazer H&M, wayfarer sunglasses Forever 21, bag Vintage
Here is the story of how "the little teal button-down leafy tree dress" and I were meant to be. One bright sunny day while shopping at my favorite thrift store, I stumbled across this leafy tree dress. I tossed it in my basket and proceeded to conquer the rest of the dress aisle. I shopped around until my arms could no longer carry my basket due to the massive weight overload of apparel. I made my way to the fitting room and found success in almost everything I had tried on. I was already tired of trying on clothes and ended up passing on everything that was left in the basket including the dress. A couple of weeks later on my next shopping trip to the thrift store, I walked down the dress aisle. And there it was the leafy tree dress, waiting for me to purchase it again and now it hangs happily in my closet. The dress has such a great fit and is the perfect length. I can't wait to explore the many ways of wearing it and changing the look by switching it up with different jackets and shoes.
( scarfH&M, shirt some random store that was closing down, it was only $7!, cardiganEmanuel by Emanuel Ungaro, high waisted denim shortsLevis, bagvintage, cross necklacethrift, rock ring(my fav.) Native American boutique , boots Delicious)
Today Ron Alan and I were on a mission to find myself a dresser for my newly made over room. We made a trip to Home Goods leaving empty-handed- mission not accomplished. On the way home we saw this interesting furniture store,City Life. The store had a modern vibe going on from cutesy owl figurines to creative nature themed paintings. They also sold books! This place was genius! I had to leave with buying something to add definition to my room. We discovered these cool chandelier lights that were originally $70, but since they had a sale we purchased it only for $20! I can only imagine the day I would be able to afford all the high-end furniture in that store to decorate a loft of my own.
I decided to take these boots for a walk, considering they have been collecting dust in their box. The brand Delicious usually has really cheapy looking styles but I try not to judge the label and keep an open mind. It doesn't matter what the brand label may be whether it's high-end or a lower end brand, it's the style and the way you wear it.
(denim shorts Kaitlyn, black pocket tank Eight Sixty, vest thrift store, ankle booties by Nicole, over the shoulder bag Golden Duck leather collection, jewelery various boutiques)
Shopping spree for my little sister's birthday = Shopping spree for me!! Being the awesome big sis that I am, I took Lil J to go shopping for her birthday. I knew this was risky because I did not want to buy anything for myself, but everyone knows that to be impossible! I browsed the aisles with Lil J trying to pick out various items she would possibly wear. This is where my self control kicked in, this is for her NOT FOR ME! While she was in the fitting room this vest immediately caught my eye. I couldn't help but try it on! This has got to be the most unique vest I have ever seen. The vest is composed of tiny flowers which appear all to be hand sewn together. Each tiny flower is either a solid color ranging from purple, orange, red, green or plaid that form the vest's shape. I can't imagine the hard work and thought that was put into creating it.
( cardigan Ralph Lauren, top thrift store, wedges Classified, bag by Liz Claiborne)
These wooden wedges are my all time favorite from my shoe collection. I love how they go with almost everything in my wardrobe, plus, they are super comfortable. I can throw them on with a pair of skinny jeans and an over sized T-shirt for a casual look, or to make the wedges look formal, I would wear them with a blouse tucked into a pencil skirt.
(topThrift store ,skirt H&M, watch by Kenneth Cole, bowler hat Metropark)
At first, I found the idea of wearing stockings with open toed heels to be pretty awkward, but the the look has grown on me. After flipping through numerous magazine pages I was inspired to finally give the look a try.
The blouse I am wearing is actually a crop top when raising arms belly will be exposed. Note to self: most definately not a top to wear to an all-you-can-eat-restaurant
