I've been on a mini bag kick lately. I guess what they say is true...less is more. And it's a heck of a lot lighter to carry around.
Do you guys find that the bigger the bag the more you carry? Me, too.
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One of my favorite gifts this Christmas was this faux jacket from my husband. It's the perfect amount of attitude when you're lacking outfit inspiration or it's just freezing. Readers...meet Chicago. Chicago...meet the readers.
I bought this vintage dress years ago from a boutique that is sadly no longer in business. I often think about donating it but then I hesitate. For once, hesitation worked in my favor. This coat literally breathed new life into it. See...I'm really trying to reduce, reuse, recycle.
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Officially...this will be my Valentine's outfit. Typically not a floral person of sorts; I simply adore the large scale flowers on this dress. And the voluminous skirt = major fun!
The only challenge I had was finding a topcoat that wouldn't complete with the structure of the dress. Leopard saves the day...again!
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Styling a sweatshirt has never been more fashionably accepted as it is today. The key is wearing fitted separates so you don't look like a college kid rolling out of your dorm late for class.
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Polar Vortex has reared her ugly head again this winter and I'm layering up in preparation. You see, it's all about dressing smarter, not harder. ...errr something like that.
Truth is, I go through spurts. I just completed my denim spurt hence I'm craving skirts and dresses. Natch, in -11 temps.
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I don't know what to say here. I'm sorry. I like long walks on the beach and plaid.
It's a phase. I promise I will grow out of it. Maybe.
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Well hello fashionistas! Today is the first installment of my Budget Babe series in 2015. I didn't post any in December because let's face it...we all shopped our brains out, myself included.
There are so many sales to be had it's enough to make a girl's head spin. And if you shop wisely, you can fill your closet voids easily with luxe staples and fun accessories -- all under $50, thank you very much! (even though it's tempting to jump straight to Spring fashion, Chicago temps have gently reminded me that we have a ways to go!)
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I can't seem to kick the habit of wearing red plaid. This is the most enthusiastic I've ever been about plaid in general. Perhaps it's because the Midwest is so darn gray these days!
Recently, I was turned onto Maude from a fellow blogger and fell in love with...well, all their inventory! Especially this sweater. It's the coziest and puts a smile on my face which is worth something in the dead of winter!
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As someone who experienced teen angst in the 90's; I am fully embracing the trend of worn-in denim and plaid as an homage to my youth. Ironically, we've been introducing the girls to a lot of Pearl Jam and Nirvana in the house recently.
So holiday, no?
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