$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

Sparkle & Shine // My Holiday Outfit 2013

Linking up this old post with The Creative Closet & Friends here. :) -Forgive the crummy old images! :) 

The holidays may be over for now, but I thought I would go ahead and post my sparkly holiday outfit for you guys! It came together at the last minute & I am so in love with the color combo and the feel of the whole outfit! The look cost just $70, including jewelry!

Top: TJMaxx, Clearance $16

Skirt: Francesca's, Sale Rack, $30

Bracelet & Necklace: Francesca's, Sale Rack, ~$16 for both

Shoes: Vintage, Salvation Army, $8

Outfit Total: $70

I was so happy to have finally found a sequined skirt! The color is so unusual, but works perfectly with my coloring! The fit is really nice and it actually looks great with quite a few things!

I found the jewelry at the same time as the skirt and thought the amber color in the middle of the jewelry was really compatible with the color of the skirt, and the deep green teal was just bold enough to pair with it, but not too crazy. It was sort of a leap of faith since I didn't have a top in mind to go with it.. but it ended up working wonderfully! Plus the clearance price made me feel better about getting them, knowing that they were an affordable addition to that or another outfit. :) 

I'm so glad I did, because then I found the perfect coordinating top at TJMaxx on the clearance rack! It is very comfy and the most beautiful color! The front and arms are knit and the bottom part of the back is chiffon-y like a blouse. It makes the fit really nice and flowy. Perfect for wearing with skinny jeans and boots too!

Then I realized that I didn't have any brown shoes that weren't boots and my flats just weren't really working either. Luckily I had bought these vintage heels a few weeks earlier, and they amazingly enough matched really well, but weren't so shiny that they were overwhelming! 

What a lucky outfit, and quite cheap for the items that I got! :) Especially since I had been wanting a sequined skirt and more statement jewelry anyhow! :)

So excited to use these pieces in other outfits too!

Did you score any great deals during the holidays?

I would love to know what you found!

Leave you links & share in the comments!

Thank you for reading!

Alexandra