Fringed Jeans With Loafers

thrifted:
fringed (diy) jeans $4 Ann Taylor
olive v-neck tee $3.49 Great Northwest Clothing Co.
cardigan $6.52 Career Essentials
scarf $?
purse $3
loafers $6.84 Aerosoles

Fall Leaves

thrifted:
pants $6.99 Halogen
beige long sleeved tee $2.09 No Boundaries
jacket $?
scarf $1.39
bracelet $2.58
earrings $.49 cents
purse $4.90 Monet
flat loafers $4 Enzo Angiolini
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necklace $4.99 Charming Charlie

Over The Shoulder Draped Cardigan

I had actually never worn my cardigans in this way until recently.  I really like it! It gives the outfit added color and interest, is a great layering piece, and is available if I get chilly.
I imagine I'll be wearing my cardigans this way a lot in the future. :) 

thrifted:
cardigan $2.79 Mossimo
short sleeved sweater $?
mint bangle 3 pc set $1.40
earrings $.89 cents
purse $4.90 Monet
slip on beaded mules $5.59 Matisse
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necklace ? via Fred Meyer

A Scarf From Paris

I love scarves and was so happy when my daughter gifted me with this beautiful one from her trip to Europe.
The rich colors will work very well in so many outfits.

thrifted:
jeans $3 Mossimo skinny premium denim
green/navy striped tee $4.99 Land's End
belt $1 Kenneth Cole
sneakers $6.49 Ked's
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scarf = gifted 

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Leopard Print Blouse With Loafers

For this outfit I mixed a silk leopard print blouse and heavy gold chain necklace with dark washed jeans and  comfy loafers.

thrifted:
silk leopard print blouse $9.58 Michael Kors (similar)
jeans $4.99 Rich & Skinny
purse $6.99 Style & Co.
brown loafers $6.99 Sierra Breeze (similar)
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gold bracelet cuff $8.80 via Forever 21

Casual Style: Black and White

This is a super comfortable casual jacket.  It's all black except for the white piping along the zipper.

My outfit was very casual and basic, black and white, with sneakers and simple silver jewelry.

thrifted:
jeans $6.39 Miracle Body
striped top $3.25 Liz Claiborne
jacket $?
earrings $2.80
sneakers $6.49 Keds

Fringed and Flared

 I thrifted these slightly flared jeans to try the popular fringed look.  I cut them off and gave them just a tiny bit of fringe.  I didn't want this pair to look sloppy so I only fringed a little bit and used a dark denim.  I may do another pair sometime in a more casual lighter wash and not cut them off quite so short.  I'm not sure yet if I'm fond enough of the trend.  I probably just prefer to roll up my skinnier fit jeans....but it was fun to try on an inexpensive thrift pair.

thrifted:
jeans (diy fringed) $4 Ann Taylor
olive tee $3.49 Great Northwest Clothing Co.
cardigan $1.95 JJ Basics
scarf $?
bangle $1.52
purse $8 Nine West
booties $5.59 Body Central
red coat $7.79 Rafaella

New Banana Republic Sloan Fit Pants

I recently thrifted these gray pants and also a black pair of the same style, but in a smaller size.  Both are the Banana Republic Sloan Fit style.  This style is great because the legs have a slim fit on me which I love.  Not too baggy, but not super skinny.

 I've had this top for over 4 years and really like the coral and light gray colors.  It's lightweight, I like the v-neck, and it feels a little on the dressy side without being too much so.  I'm leaning away from lots of prints these days and opting for more solids(except stripes or prints in scarves), but I do like the print and colors in this one so I've kept it.
Paired with the loafers this was a very comfortable look for me and about as dressed up as I like to be.

thrifted:
top $4.50 Liz Claiborne
pants $5 Banana Republic
necklace $?
purse $5.94 Alfred Dunner
red loafers $6.99 Partners
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pearl/crystal earrings $3.98 via Target 

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Cuffed Jeans and Loafers

thrifted:
jeans $4.19 Mossimo
pink/brown print tee $2.80 INC
brown cardigan $4 Reflex Jeans
purse $6.99 Style & Co.
dark brown loafers $2.50 Rockport
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pink/gold necklace $4.49 via Fred Meyer
 

Are 4 Pieces of Snakeskin Print Too Much?

Well, don't answer that.  I already know the answer, but I couldn't help myself.  I rarely get to use these pieces and so I piled them all on and splurged on snakeskin print. 

This was the last days wear on these flats though because they rubbed my foot a little.  I covered one place up with a tiny band aid and so that was okay, but then they just rubbed another spot...and I thought well, this is just unacceptable.  Out they go.  I have plenty of other shoes so no need to be uncomfortable.

 

I would say I covered my two favorite Pantone fall colors in this outfit...warm taupe and sharkskin.

thrifted:
pants $? Khaki's by Gap
short sleeved sweater $2.79 Gap
cardigan $7 Chico's
snakeskin print skinny belt $.99 cents
necklace $2.67
snakeskin print bangle $2.10
snakeskin print purse $3.50
snakeskin flats $4 Fiona

New Animal Print Loafers and Faux Leather Jacket

These leopard loafers are backless.  I love this style that you just slide your foot right into.  They have a cognac trim that matches my new jacket too.

The jacket is a brand I had not heard of.  It is by Bernardo Fashions.  On their webpage here's what they had to say about their pieces:

"Bernardo’s company signature is trend-right fashions with an international design sensibility. By producing outerwear that is rich in detail, Bernardo designs showcase modern style & sophistication.
Bernardo offers the customer a high quality, easy to care for garment with a high fashion twist. Bernardo designs are go-to pieces for the modern woman with an active lifestyle. "

From looking at their faux leather jackets at retailers, such as Nordstrom, I'm guessing this jacket originally sold for between $70 and $100. 

thrifted:
jacket $4 Ashley B Bernardo
leopard slippers $4.79 Talbots
black top $5 Talbots
pants $6.99 Halogen
purse $3 Kelly & Katie
scarf $.69 cents
earrings $.49 cents
bangle set $1.50
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necklace $3.65 via Target

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