breaking out the pants

Today I was just not feeling a skirt or dress.  Nothing flashy here.  Old standbys.

The shirt is from Ross, and my sister-in-law told me it makes me look too busty, so I added the wrap sweater (from NY&Co via Goodwill...nwt) to try and tone down the bustiness.  The pants are an old standby.....every woman should own a pair of black pants that fit her perfectly.  The shoes were a hand-me-down from my aunt who found the heel too high.

Monday, Monday

Not much of a title on the post, as it is Monday....and one of those Mondays that really feels like a Monday.

The cardigan is Forever 21 via Goodwill.  The dress was target clearance, bought with a giftcard last fall.  The shoes are Aldo final clearance ($29.99).  The tights I got at a random Walgreens when I was at a conference and needed another pair of tights (2 for $5).  The belt is new, it is Betsey Johnson, clearance prices at Marshalls ($7).

Date night

After my 2010 "only new to me" shopping year, the first thing I went to buy in 2011 was skinny jeans.  They are just not something I could find at Goodwill.  I also picked up this top at the same time, thinking it would be good for dates.  I decided to test drive the new shirt on my date tonight (1st date) since we were going bowling and I needed something casual.

Considering his mouth literally dropped a little when I took off my coat, I would say the top was worth it's $17.99 price tag (which after a year of second hand shopping felt like a lot!).

too costumey?

Last night I swung by a Goodwill a few miles from campus.  I fell in love with this plaid skirt with an asymetrical hem by Cato.

But I wonder if it is too costume like......do I look like I am going to some Highland games?  Maybe a different styling would help.  I did try it with my new olive green cashmere wrap sweater, but I thought this look was a better shape on me.   I thought about my cream turtleneck sweater, but it is in the hamper waiting for a wash.  The cardigan is Target (new with tags) via Goodwill.  Seriously, I should become a spokesperson for Goodwill.

a springy winter look

This skirt is probably intended to be a spring or summer skirt.  But with boots and a wool turtleneck, I think it works for winter.

The skirt is Ann Taylor via Goodwill.  The sweater is Banana Republic (100% merino wool) via Goodwill.  The pink t-shirt underneath is from Target clearance and the boots are also from Target.  This whole outfit was under $50, and considering the boots were $35, I think that is a pretty good deal.

happy hump day

Easy peasy for me on this Wednesday.

The skirt is via Goodwill (previously worn here).  The belt is also from Goodwill.  the boots are from Target and the sweater is from Forever 21.  All have been worn many times before.

wrap it up

Today I am dragging and just not feeling the cute vibe.  Plus it will likely be a rainy day here at some point.  So I went for a comfy wrap dress, cardigan and boots.  Boring? perhaps.  Do I care if it is boring?  no.

Did I mention the dress has pockets?  yay, pockets!  I got this dress from the Talbots outlet in Fall 2009 for $10.