tuesday {tweaked}

webster at target white tunic {thrifted target stock}  ·   handmade (by me) skirt
 mossimo wanda wedges   ·   target belt {thrifted target stock}

tweaked / i was at my favorite GW bright & early yesterday as all colored tags {except red = target stock} were 50% off for labor day.  i love these sale days!  i came away with four tops and a blazer, including this blouse for $1.99.  it has such a pretty embossed jacquard pattern & crisp white always leaves me feeling so polished. belting this tunic-length top with a wide brown belt gave the outfit a different look compared to my typical tucked in blouses and cardigans... it's nice how a minor tweak in your typical uniform can keep you excited about putting together outfits and getting dressed each morning.  i think i need to try this more often!

here's a peak at the other items i brought home with me from the GW:

wednesday.

merona artist cardigan   j crew frances blouse   mossimo slacks {thrifted}
banana republic tiona heels {thrifted}   inpink linked circles necklace

 

just a simple little outfit to get me through the day of sitting at my desk all day doing paperwork and charting... don't worry, i took a couple breaks away from my basement office to see what was happening in the world and to get some quality doses of vitamin d outside.  i'm glad i got everything done today that i wanted to so i can focus on other things tomorrow.  have a good one!

tuesday.

isaac mizrahi for target scallop blouse {thrifted}   nicole by nicole miller blazer {thrifted}

handmade (by me) skirt     mossimo vassie pumps {thrifted}

merona leather belt {thrifted target stock}   forever21 short beaded necklace

even though i really like prints and outfits with color explosions (hello!), i'm also enjoying putting together more subdued color combinations and just letting one part of the outfit pop.  today it was these printed shoes, so i kept my jewelry pretty simple with the neutral tops.  i think tan & pink go really well together and i really liked the overall effect.  thanks for dropping by!

tuesday (my thing)

old navy v-neck sweater   banana republic skirt {thrifted}

merona belt {thrifted target stock}   mossimo wanda wedges

my two coworkers and i were visiting after a meeting today we had with another colleague who always accessories with very distinctive earrings.  it got us to questioning what our "thing" is in terms of fashion or appearance.  one of my coworkers said that i always wear cute handmade skirts and that i have cute shoes.  what a compliment!  is it true?  i'm not sure, some of the skirts i make are misses and i always wear the same shoes over & over (although i did pick up this pair and another pair at target the other day on mega clearance!) but i thought it was nice that they noticed things that they think are very "me."  do you think you have a distinctive or identifiable aspect to your appearance, or do you wish that you did?  i wish i could think of better ways to style my hair each day or that i could keep up with polishing my nails... good things to remember when i have some down time and want to devote a little extra time to "me!"

ps:  the inspiration for my outfit today is kelley at threads & buttons.  i only wish my scarf was longer and i could have tied it like hers, isn't that magenta & khaki such a great color combination?  i've already copied one look from her, hopefully she doesn't start charging!

thursday (sorbetto)

 

handmade blouse {sorbetto pattern}   kohls bracelet

merona cardigan, skirt, and wedges {all thrifted target stock}

on saturday, i plugged in my printer and printed off the twenty-five page pattern & instructions document for this blouse from colette patterns.  i was really proud of myself for tackling this without really knowing what i was getting into.  i had to rip out & redo three different parts of the blouse construction and i ignored the bias tape neckline & armholes step because i don't know how to do that... but it is wearable!  this little blouse was a lot of trial & error and my craftsmanship isn't nearly on par with the original pattern (don't look too closely)... but i feel proud in saying that i intuitively figured it out and made it work and i made it (out of thrifted fabric, no less) and that is pretty awesome!

tuesday (denim)

old navy cardigan   merona purple ruffle shell {thrifted target stock}

old navy diva trouser jeans   mossimo "kat" booties   kohls jewelry

today i went to an all day workshop series for continuing education credits for my social work licensure.  i've talked about attending theses events before and how interesting it is to be surrounded my other colleagues, as i'm always curious about how peers my age dress.  however, my boss texted me last night stating that it was okay to wear jeans, so i knew this would definitely be a more casual atmosphere.  if we were allowed to wear jeans on fridays at my office, this is what i would probably wear--trouser jeans, heels, and a nice cardigan and blouse.  it was definitely fun to wear an outfit like this today since i never get to dress so casually at work!

wednesday

merona jolen blouse {thrifted target stock}  gap mesh panel cardigan {thrifted nwt}

merona navy slacks {thrifted target stock}   unlisted patent pumps {thrifted}   kohls bracelet

a couple months ago i went to the goodwill and saw all sorts of gap merchandise on the racks in entire size runs... new stuff, too, with tags still attached.  i looked this cardigan up on gap.com when i returned home with it hot in my hands and saw that it retailed for $59.99!  i don't know what crazy relationship the goodwills in my area have with taking stock from other stores, but i kinda like it!  i wish i could invite you all here for a goodwill spree!

monday.

j crew swiss-dot fontana dress {thrifted}  target necklace  
xhilaration rosette flats {thrifted target stock}   kohls bracelet

this dress ranks as one of my all-time favorite goodwill finds.  i'm not sure what the original price point was, probably over $100, and it came home with me for $6.99.  this is one of the reasons why i love thrifting so much--there is the potential of finding really high quality, lovely pieces like this dress.  it's a second chance to find something after it's passed through the stores and at a much more reasonable price.  finally, it's an economical way to update or add to your wardrobe.  i've only worn this dress a couple times {the first was to an big event hosted by my work}, but each time i do it feels so special to me... and i think that's exactly how our clothes should make us feel--no matter where they come from.  i'm so proud to showcase this dress on ebew!