Proper Pin-Up

Dress: Kieu's, $15 // Sweater: Forever 21, $23 // Shoes: Vintage, thrifted, $1 // Ring: Courtesy of Accessorize

I felt like this look had some dual influences going on: the proper, almost nun-like quality of the collar coupled with the saucy animal-print and hot pink shoes.

 

Short Skirt, Long Jacket

Top: Vintage via Goodwill, $3 // Skirt: Urban Outfitters, $25 // Sweater: Old Navy via Salvation Army, $5 // Boots: Vintage via Wild Man Vintage, $15 // Necklace: Forever 21, $9

While chunky knits are especially big this season, they're a no-brainer for fall and winter every year, which makes me eager to expand my collection! Luckily, thrift stores are a good source for cute, cozy sweaters. I like how this oversize cardigan tones down an otherwise flirty ensemble.

Salute to Style

Top: Forever 21, $18 // Pants: H&M, $20 // Jacket: Hang Ten via Kohl's, $30 // Boots: Target, $35 // Necklace: Forever 21, $5 // Bracelet: Payless

Fall was in the air yesterday, so I decided to give a couple of seasonal trends a spin: over-the-knee boots and a military-style cropped anorak. While I experimented a bit with ultra tall boots last season, I'm still having a bit of trouble styling them. I think I've decided that with my stature, they look best with similarly hued tights and a short skirt or dress rather than with jeans or pants. How do you feel about over-the-knee boots?

Matchy Matchy

Dress: Goodwill, $5 // Belt: Came with another dress // Shoes: Vintage via Goodwill, $4 // Bracelet: Forever 21, $9

Here's a simple little office get-up from last week. Dusk snuck up on me. Hence, the yucky indoor photos. During the long days of summer, it's easy to forget how challenging it is to get good outdoor photos during the colder months! As for the outfit, I was wearing different shoes initially and then changed into these. At first, I kind of laughed at the black & white bracelet with the black & white shoes, but then I decided I liked the overt coordination.

Success!

Top: Old Navy, $15 // Skirt: Local shop, $20 // Necklace: JCPenney, $16 // Shoes: JCPenney, $10

My camera woes magically disappeared, so I have a few old outfits to share. This is what I wore on Monday. It felt like summer, so I dressed like it despite my yearning for fall fashion. It has cooled off quite a bit, so I'm breaking out some jackets this weekend! Also, sorry for the dreadfully wrinkly skirt. That's what I get for taking my outfit picture after sitting at a desk all day.

Phone Tag

Shirt: Urban Outfitters, $10 // Jeans: Delia's, secondhand, purchased with store credit // Shoes: Steven by Steve Madden, $50 // Necklace: Forever 21, $9

Boo! My camera and laptop are refusing to speak to each other right now. So, here are some first ever iPhone outfit pictures! I suppose a simple camera is sufficient to capture my understated ensemble. Today was all about quick and easy, so I fell back on menswear classics: white button-up, blue jeans and oxfords. I found myself yearning for a chunky wristwatch to complete the look. I'll have to keep an eye out at thrift stores!

Let Them Eat Cake

Top: Urban Outfitters, $10 // Shorts: Vintage, thrifted & hemmed, $3 // Blazer: H&M, $34 // Shoes: Christian Siriano for Payless // Necklace: Forever 21, $9

Some camera connectivity issues have prevented me from posting new outfits the past couple of days. For now, here's an ensemble I put together for a guest post on Jen Loves Kev. A big thank you to Jen for inviting me to contribute, and congratulations on the beautiful new baby! Check out the post to learn more about the inspiration behind this look. Hopefully I'll be back to normal daily outfits posts soon!