$4 Cashmere & The Case of the Broken Clasp

I know that it's technically spring, and no one wants to see or even think about sweaters... but let's be honest, it snowed in Kansas again Monday... so sweaters really are in the mix for at least part of the country for a bit longer.

Sometimes you hit thrifting gold at the salvation army and goodwill. Seriously, it's possible! I recently found this fantastic bright pink cashmere Izod sweater at Goodwill for just 4 dollars! It is so cozy and fits really well! It will go with so many more things... but it was so comfy paired with my leather leggings. 

Izod Sweater: Goodwill, $4

Leather Leggings: Target, $25

Studded Black Flats: Target, $21

Camisole: Old, Clearance. - gift

Bow Earrings: Icing, $7?

Vintage Necklace: Salvation Army, $3

Purse: Target, $20 - Pictured Below

Outfit Total: $80?

I love this purse. I really wanted a basic everyday, black purse. So I got this at Target for only $20, but within the first week of wearing it, the magnetic clasp on the flap broke. :( So every time I pick it up, or turn a corner in the car and it falls off the seat... its entire contents fly everywhere. I'm sure that if I try, I can find some type of magnet or piece to put in there that will fix it. But I'm a little irritated, because I haven't bought a purse in a while. So I'm choosing not to try to fix it right now... haha.

This is what happens when KC is shooting pictures of me. :) Silliness. 

Have you ever found a super nice quality piece at a typical thrift store?

I would love to hear your thrifting stories! :) 

XOXO,

Alexandra

Garnet & Black

I love when jewel tones come back in the fall...

I especially love this red garnet color!

Black Velvet Blazer: Thrifted Old Navy, Garage Sale, $5 (at most)- old

Sequin Tee: Aerie, $20. Sold Out

Faux Leather Leggings: Target, $25  (buy here)

Flats: Payless, $10 (BOGO!) (buy here)

Black Vintage Clip-ons: Antique Mall, $5

(going to try to put them on posts!)

Outfit Total: $65

I love this outfit for fall and winter. It's SO comfortable (again, leather leggings woot woot!) but it looks really polished. I think you could make it work out for dinner, at work or even a holiday party. For a warmer look it also goes well with my heeled black boots.

I'm linking up with Danielle & Andi for Blazer week! You can linkup here! :)

Anybody else excited to pull out the dark colors and jewel tones again?

Thanks for Reading!

Alexandra

Black Cat // My First Fashion Post!

I have been wanting to get some fashion posts together for a while... but just hadn't had time/energy/motivation... ;) Until now!

A few things you should know about me (or will find out quickly in these posts): 

1) Blazers are the most worn items in my closet
2) I have an unhealthy amount of scarves
3) I'm a bargain shopper. We're on a budget so it's good that I am naturally one of those dig around, mix it up, garage sale-ing, wear it until it's falling apart kind of people!
4) I looooove little vintage touches in an outfit!

So here you have it, my first full blown fashion post! I hope you like it! I thought it was Halloween week appropriate. :)

Blazer: TJMaxx, $30 - Old

T-shirt: J Crew Factory, $12 (sale price) (buy here)

Cat Print Scarf: Icing, $18 (buy here)

Faux Leather Leggings: Target, $25  (buy here)

B & W Oxfords: TJMaxx, $20 

Earrings: Gift - Old

Outfit Total: $105 
(but really much less once you think of how long I've had the jacket etc. ;))

At the beginning of the school year I really wanted something with a graphic cat print on it. I don't really know why.. but I was on a mission! After a day at the mall I finally(!) came across this cute scarf. I think it's super fun, and luckily still in stock (follow the link above)!

Also, I live in these leggings... so advance apologies for many many outfit posts including them. :) Anybody else obsessed?!?

I'm linking up with Danielle & Andi for Blazer week! You can linkup here! :)

Thanks for reading and Happy Halloween week!

All for now,

Alexandra