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

Teal & Navy: 5 Years Later

Years ago in a Redbook magazine, I saw a fashion spread that featured an outfit that was head to toe navy and teal. Apparently, it made quite the impression on me as I came up with this outfit at least five years later!

But, I think they were on to something. I like this color combo a lot, it's almost monochromatic... but not really. It just works.

Cluster Earrings: J Crew Factory Store, ~$16 on sale - Old

Navy Blouse: TJMaxx, $35 - Old

Teal Skinnies: TJMaxx, $15 -Old

Navy Flats: Payless, $15 (with BOGO!) (buy here)

Outfit Total: $81

There is something so nice about a neutral long sleeved blouse. I say go ahead and invest! This was more than I typically spend on tops, but I could tell it was well made, and it goes with so much!

What is your favorite unexpected color combo?

All for now,

Alexandra

Sometimes It's Okay to Splurge.... Right?

Hope everyone had a lovely Halloween, pictures of mine coming soon. :)

In the meantime, I thought I'd share another outfit post with all of you!

One day while walking downtown I found this gorgeous cardigan in the window of a local boutique. I walked past it several times before I went in to see how much it cost. 

When I finally went in I tried it on and much to my surprise fit really well (and this is a challenge for me when tops involve buttons!) no gaps or gaping problems. I looked at the tag and took a deep breath... $85. Whew. More than I usually spend on ANY individual item aside from winter boots or coats.

I put it back and resolved that if I still wanted it when I got my paycheck I would go back for it. And I did. 

I've got to say though I'm really pleased. It goes really well with jeans, skirts... anything! 

I especially love it with my printed heart skirt.

Embroidered Cardigan: Nick & Mo, Local Boutique $85 (buy here, for only $75..boo! :( )

Heart Printed Skirt: Francesca's Boutiques, $34 (buy here)

Your basic black sheer tights, $5-10

Navy Flats: Payless, $15 (with BOGO!) (buy here)

Outfit Total: $139

It's not quite pattern mixing, but it definitely has some contrast between the tiny repetitive print and the larger floral embroidery. I think that it really works well together and I LOVE how simple it is!

What is one of your favorite or most worn splurge items?

Thanks for Reading,

Alexandra

Birthday 2010 Swatchboard Part I!

Images of love and inspiration from my 20th Birthday.

July 3rd 2010 (and a few days surrounding)

Birthday Outfit! Clearance shirt and skirt (gifts from mom), pretty headband (birthday money purchase from Francesca's), Earrings from Bloom and Nest Ring (original).

Earrings from Bloom! Super Cute!

Embellished Head Band!

Date with Kyle at Welle's Overlook!

Ready to Cuddle in the Chilly Weather!

Reading Persuasion in the Garden

Reading Persuasion in the Garden

In This Outfit:

Floral blouse (with angel sleeves) - $10 @ Francesca's  

Denim elastic waisted skirt from Walmart (!?!?!) clearance?? < $3? YES

Vintage locket - a gift found at an estate sale/auction

Vintage hand-painted wooden cuff - flea market find on the border of Oklahoma and Kansas very cheap I can't even remember the price * personal favorite

Black Bow Headband - Forever 21 <$5

Perfume - Lovely by Sarah Jessica Parker

Details:

Vintage Locket

Vintage Hand-Painted Wooden Cuff

Perfume, Persuasion by Jane Austen, "the journal" and bow headband.

-Alexandra