Wearing lately

Since I can't seem to put together a complete blog post highlighting an outfit here are some iphone shots of things I've been wearing lately!

Leather skirt, booties and stripes

Stripes and statement necklace

Patagonia vest and plaid shirt

Coated Denim Moto jacket and graphic Tee

Earnest Sewn Jeans, cool ripped knee and a gingham shirt with quilted jacket

All of these items were thrifted except the Coated Moto jacket from the LOFT!

A little party

It all started with me trying to get tickets for my husband to see his favorite band. The Marshall Tucker Band in November 2013. 

The story at Syracuse.com MTB

Doug Gray and Marcus James Henderson of the Marshall Tucker band.

Now they are coming back to celebrate with me...how amazing!

Mellow yellow

Poor quality ipad shots here, sorry!

This is an outfit I wore to get my monthly infusion of bisphosphonates for improving bone strength due to the metastasis of the cancer.

 I want to mostly remark that in this outfit I felt really put together and classy, if I can use that word...

And I really have to thank my best friend Annette for passing on to me a bunch of awesome clothes, I love wearing all of them!!

Lucky and blessed to have such nice hand-me-downs!

Sweater: Loft-hand me down
T shirt: Loft-hand me down
Skirt: Gap-hand me down
Shoes: Loft-gift

Spring Leather

I decided to ride the leather trend that is peaking now for spring.

This soft, slightly A-line leather skirt was the one that worked for the rainy and chilly day.

I paired it with a cashmere blend short sleeved sweater to lighten the look and bare legs of course!

Pointy toed flats and some necklaces completed things and I was surprised how well it all pulled together into an outfit, I wasn't sure if I would like wearing leather like this, but I do! 

 You just may see more of my leather skirts....

Skirt: Berman's-thrifted
Sweater: Banana Republic-thrifted
Shoes: Sam Edelman-thrifted
Denim Jacket: Old Navy-thrifted
Necklace: thrifted

Striped out with floral

 Stripes on Stripes!

I managed to get dressed nicely another day this past week...big goals for me...and this is how it turned out!

The silk scarf is a newly thrifted Yves Saint Laurent! This outfit was driven by my red Minnie pants and everything else just fell nicely into place. And by nicely into place I mean an impulse buy...the jacket.  My daughter (a little shopper) and I were walking around our village on Friday afternoon, window shopping and such and I walked into a local boutique, Lillie Bean, spotted this on the rack, tried it on, and walked out wearing it!

I really think it will be a versatile and well used jacket this spring and summer.

Jacket: Nick & Mo via Lillie Bean, Local Boutique
Shirt: Splendid via TJ Maxx
Pants: J.Crew Minnie
Shoes: Ellen Tracy-thrifted
Scarf: Yves Saint Laurent-thrifted
Necklace: Amazon.com

Minty

I quickly threw this outfit on one morning last week to take my daughter to school. After I looked at it more closely I really liked the way it came together!

The mint cords kept me warm during this non-spring weather we are having but also keep everything looking fresh. I took pictures first with my Hunter's as I originally wore it and then took a shot in the house with my nude heels, more refined!

I picked up these pretty earrings from Target and they added a nice bit of sparkle.

My hair has since fallen out and I will post any old photos I have to keep up with the blog...and then you'll see me sporting hats and scarves and wraps, I just need to figure out how to make them look right and make the most of it! Thanks to everyone for all of your continued support, prayers and encouragement. 

Cords: Joe's Jeans-via TJ Maxx
Denim Jacket: Old Navy-thrifted
Shirt: L.L.Bean-thrifted
Scarf: Old
Earrings: Target
Boots: Hunter's via Zappos
Leather Tote: Coach-old (2003)

A little more ankle...

Another warmish day and an opportunity to bare some skin, on my ankle that is.

 I loved the way this outfit came together with such a classic feel.

Aviators, red pants,silk shirt, leopard and a trench: timeless pieces for my fashion collection.

Trench Coat: Banana Republic
Pants: J.Crew Minnie
Shirt: J.Crew (2008)
Flats: Mossimo-Target
Necklace: Walmart

Full on Layers

I found these photos of an outfit I had worn before the snow let up.

These do a good job of showing how much I layer up in the winter around here. Leggings, shirt, skirt, jacket, puffy vest, boots and the down jacket I didn't pose in for the real warmth! I had to take the vest off to show the details of the pocket I loved on this jacket

I loved how this pleated skirt contrasted with the black and blue and grey; I call it my watercolor skirt.


Shirt: J.Crew
Skirt: Gracie and Hannah-thrifted
Leggings: Hue
Jacket: Ann Taylor LOFT-thrifted
Vest: Land's End
Boots: J.Crew-old!

Denim on Denim

Cropped pants are as hot as ever for spring and thrifting a pair of cropped boyfriend jeans last week gave me a reason to put some on!

 

The weather also warmed up to forty so I didn't feel so foolish wearing these outside!

The suede wedges anchored this look to still feel seasonally appropriate.

Yes, there is still plenty of snow on the ground but, I have to say, it was fun to break out of the boot habit!

Shirt: J.Crew
Jeans: American Eagle-thrifted
Shoes: Payless
Watch: Micheal Kors
Necklace: Target



(As always thanks for your continued readership and support through this difficult time. Connecting and writing here helps to keep my mind off the serious stuff!)

I Heart this Sweater

Who would have thought I'd wear a heart over my heart.

I tend to stay away from anything too trendy or sweet but, I really like the graphic quality of this sweater.

If you look closely, you can see that it is half of a heart but a quick look just gives off a pop of pink and red.

 Paired with this army green cargo jacket and jeans, it doesn't get too sweet or sappy.

Sweater: Mossimo-Target

Jeans: Land's End Canvas-thrifted

Jacket: thrifted

Booties: Sam and Libby

Leopard Pants: Take 2

I love these leopard pants!

When I styled, this time I stayed with a black shirt but accessorized with more casual pieces.

  

I was happy to keep my ankles covered and liked the way these booties and denim jacket gave off a casual vibe.

Shirt: J.Crew

Pants: Merona-Target

Boots: Steve Madden

Jacket: Old Navy- thrifted

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Sweater Coat

Winter is not going any where and my dressing is definitely reflecting the weather! Bundled up in layers except when I take these pictures for you.

This is my first sweater coat and a Christmas gift from my sister-in-law. Where I live, in the winter, you need a sweater and a coat, so this picture is sans coat to focus on the sweater.

 I wore these great pair of Ralph Lauren gloves I thrifted, they are a beautiful ox blood colored leather.

  And a pretty combination of old and new bracelets, the gold flower linked one is a vintage auction find from my friend Jennifer. She went to an auction a few years ago and bought a jewelry box full of vintage...and every time she visits she brings my daughter (and sometimes me) a treasure from that box! Shhhhhh, this one was for my daughter.

Sweater: Brooklyn Industries-Christmas gift

Jeans: J Brand-via TJ Maxx

Boots: J.Crew-(2008)

Bracelets: Gold wrap-New-Target, link-old-Auction, silver link-thrifted

Watch: Walmart

Gloves: Ralph Lauren-thrifted

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Printed Jeans

I've been on the look out for some printed jeans and I found a pair in 2013! 

On a recent trip to Target to return some Christmas items, I was flipping through the sales racks and came upon these maroon and blue patterned skinnies. 

For a trendy item like patterned jeans I don't necessarily look for quality and instead look at the price point. For $6.68, these fit the bill perfectly!!

I tried to elevate the overall quality of the outfit with Frye boots and a J.Crew chambray.

Topped off with my Brooklyn Industries Utility Jacket and cross body Coach purse, I felt well put together and hip! But, sometimes an outfit lacks a thrift.

Skinnies: Mossimo-Target

Boots: Frye-Durango

Shirt: J.Crew Selvedge chambray

Jacket: Brooklyn Industries (Christmas gift)

Purse: Coach-Clothes Mentor consignment shop

Linked up with the Tiny Heart and Penniless Socialite for Look what I got!

Why I thrift...an awesome orange skirt!

I thrifted this skirt and immediately knew how I was going to wear it. That's not always the case when thrifting, sometimes you pick up something that you otherwise would not have chosen, and then it takes a while to incorporate it into your wardrobe.

In this case the skirt does all the talking and the other things just accompany it.

Black cashmere, black tights, black boots.

Quality essentials that can elevate a $2 skirt. Not that it isn't in it's self quality, it is. Dense wool, fully lined and a flattering drape.

With this title for a post you may have expected more...I thrift because I find gems like this...a simple answer for a longer post I may someday write...

Skirt:  Banana Republic-thrifted
Sweater: J.Crew
Boots: Frye Durango's

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