Pants That Don't Flatter But are Crazy Comfortable

 I thrifted these print pants (White House Black Market brand) for summer due to their thin fabric and the fact that they feel like pajama pants when you're wearing them.  They are not the most flattering (baggy AND wild print), but I like them.  They can be worn with my casual black sandals, my white sneakers, black ballerina flats, or my dressier black low heeled mules....however, these days I seem to not be wanting to wear any type of heel at all and am opting for more casual looks most of the time.

thrifted:
pants $9.09 White House Black Market
tee $5 Talbots
necklace $2.62
earrings $2.80
sandals $4.87 Great Northwest Clothing Co.
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purse $14.99 Koltov Collection via Ross

Casual Classic: Basic Black, Tassled Loafers, Scarf

 Stuart Weitzman tassled loafers $4.79

Holiday Outfit #2 - Faux Fur Collared Duster

thrifted:
leggings ?
black top $3.19 Western Connection
duster $2.99 A-List by Wrapper
black mules $10.40 Nine West

Pashmina Scarf and Booties

thrifted:
boy fit jeans $5.59 American Eagle
sweater $6.70 Studio Works
pasminia scarf $3.49
Booties?
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purse $14.99 Koltov Collection via Ross
necklace via ebay

Knee Length Skirt

 thrifted:
skirt $3.49 RL Richard New York
black 3/4 sleeve tee $4.20 Talbots
necklace $2.40
shoes $4.19 Bandolino
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purse $14.99 Koltov Collection via Ross

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Black, Gray, Silver

black jeans $7.67 Celebrity Pink
top $?
necklace $2.62
silver earrings $2.80
purse $5.94 Alfred Dunner
shoes (shooties) $6.99 Franco Sarto

A Vibrant Colored Scarf

I'm letting the scarf make the statement once again in this basic all black outfit of long sleeved tee and jeans.

This simple style is my absolute favorite and when I'm in an outfit like this I feel my best.

thrifted:
black tee $?
black jeans $7.67 Celebrity Pink
scarf $3.99
shoes $4 Cole Haan
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purse $14.99 Koltov Collection via Ross

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

The Black Stripes

Another combination of black jeans with striped top.

thrifted:
black jeans $7.67 Celebrity Pink
top = old (not thrifted)
belt $2.25
necklace $.49 cents
purse $6.99 Style & Co.
sandals $?

Going Neutral

thrifted:
pants $6.99 Halogen
sleeveless top w/ruched print waistband $? Perceptions New York
cardigan $?
black/gold hoop earrings $.69 cents
gold necklace $4.99
purse $4.19
sandals $? White Mountain

Too Many Sleeveless Tops

This thrifted Forever 21 sleeveless top ($2.09) is hip length in the front and then knee length in the back.  It's a semi sheer fabric so I wore a black dressy tank top under it.  The top has a little draped opening in the upper back area.

 I wore my long black and gold scarf to match the back length.

I really bought way too many sleeveless tops this year.  Our weather is rarely even warm enough to wear them.  Some of them can be layered underneath cardigans, but these longer styled ones will not get much of a chance to make an appearance.  
I'm learning that just because something is cute or pretty and a ridiculously good price...that doesn't mean it has to come home with me.  Well, let's be honest...  I really I haven't learned to resist making the purchase.  I am just having to stay out of the thrift store to avoid that happening. :)

Bowie Tee

Shortly after the legendary David Bowie's passing I was out thrifting and happened on this altered tee.  Even though the sleeves had been sloppily cut off by the previous owner...at $3.49 I couldn't pass up the cool graphic.

Supersized Accessories

 I have had this dark chocolate brown lace skirt for absolutely ever. :)
I'm wearing it here in a different way than I ever have before.  I liked the idea of adding the super wide black belt and black tee...along with the turquoise earrings for a bit of color.  Since my earrings (and belt) were so large I skipped adding a necklace.
Slightly adjusting the styling an old favorite  is a great way to make it feel new again. 

Classic Black And White

Even though I've just paired this sleeveless top with black skinny jeans, this color combination always looks classic.  I wore dangling pearl earrings and opted for a clean neckline letting the white v-neck and the shoulder detail of the top be the attraction.

Borrowing From Angelina Jolie

I can't remember if I shared this purse on the blog before.  I may have.  I thrifted 3 new purses this year and love them all.  This was one of them.  It was only $4.19, but I don't know what brand it is.

 I already had a couple of other leopard print scarves, but they are heavier fabric and more for fall/winter.  This one is lightweight so I can wear it any time. It was worth the price of $2.09.

 I decided to wear these hoop earrings with green and brown beads to give this outfit just the tiniest touch of color.  I rarely wear these earrings and I liked them with the leopard print scarf and black top.  I wanted to replicate a casual look in the colors Angelina Jolie wore below.

I'll always remember Angelina Jolie looking stunning in these earrings with the gorgeous black dress.  I even thrifted a pair of earrings that look very similar to hers, but they are so large and heavy I don't think I've ever even worn them.  I'll have to see if I can put together an outfit using them.

khaki pants ?
black dressy short sleeved top $3.19 Western Connection
scarf $2.09
purse $4.19
earrings ?
dark brown slide sandal $3.24

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