Leopard and a Chunky Gold Chain

One of my favorite thrift finds is this Michael Kors silk leopard print blouse. It's just perfect for beginning the transition into fall. 
The chunky gold chain necklace is another of my favorite pieces.  It is substantial and makes a bit of a luxurious statement when paired with the silk blouse. 

blouse $9.58 Michael Kors
dark brown jeans $7.99 Chico's
chunky gold necklace $2.50
sandals $6.99 Anne Klein 

OOTD: Lucky Blouse

navy pants $6.99 Nautica
blouse $7 Lucky
necklace $2.67
navy purse $7.38 Liz Claiborne
navy flip flops $2.99 Old Navy

OOTD: Casually Spring In Blue and White

The blue and white striped top paired with a light blue floral scarf, white jeans and silver flats makes for a fresh and casual outfit just right for spring.

jeans $8.50 Gloria Vanderbilt
blouse $4.90 L.L. Bean
scarf $2.39 Gap
navy purse $7.38 Liz Claiborne
silver ballet slippers $11.41 Tahari

The Button Down Returns

It has been quite a long while since I've worn a button down blouse.  Until a few years ago I never even wore them at all.  Then I discovered I liked using them as a layering piece or on their own...generally untucked.  As I hadn't pulled one (of my many) out of my closet in a while I was wondering if I was over them.  Another blog photo spurred me to layer one again with a cardigan and so I came up with this outfit.  It felt nice to wear the button down again, I liked the look, and have realized I'm definitely not over them at all.

This particular blouse is a nice shade of yellow...which I don't wear a whole lot of.  I can't believe it only cost 99 cents!  I love this newish scarf and thought it worked well to complete the look.  In a bit warmer weather I could wear the same outfit, but with a necklace to replace the scarf and a different pair of shoes to replace the ankle boots.

Khaki Pants $4.20 Jigsaw
Yellow Button Down Blouse .99 cents LL Bean
Cardigan $6.79 Lane Bryant
Ankle Boots $19.99 Liz & Co.
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Gold Bracelet $8.80 via Forever 21

Matching Leopard Prints

The Michael Kors 100% silk blouse is nice, but it's the shoes that stole my heart.  My favorite style shoe...and so pretty.

I found both of these leopard pieces at random in one shopping trip to Value Village.  I saw the blouse first, put it in the cart, but was unsure whether or not to get it.  When I walked over to look at the shoes I found these beauties.  What a lovely match!  After seeing these together I knew I was definitely buying both pieces. 

The backless low heel is dark brown with a leopard belt and gold buckle.

Black Ankle Pants $9.97 Atelier Luxe
Silk Leopard Blouse w/Tie at Collar $9.58 Michael Kors
Sleeveless Cardigan $1.95 J.J. Basics
Gold Engraved Earrings $2.62
Bangle Set $1.50
Purse $13 Nine West
Shoes $12.46 Etienne Aigner
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Necklace $3.26 ebay

OOTD: Animal Print Blouse + New Accessories

The silver necklace I purchased from ebay and the black/silver one I picked up while thrifting.  I'm very happy with them both.
Actually, the silver one is meant to be worn on the other side where it's shinier and has rhinestones.  I chose to wear it with the back side facing forward this day.  It's a duller finish and no rhinestones.

There is one thing that bugged me about the black/silver necklace.  It's intentionally not symmetrical.  All day I was adjusting to at least keep these three bottom pieces in this position.  I really don't know why I bothered. haha

Black Jeans $2.50 Gloria Vanderbilt
Blouse $1.50 Le Caviar
Black/Silver Necklace 2.63
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Silver Necklace $1.87 ebay
Purse $14.99 Koltov Collection = Ross
Sandals $20 Marshall's

OOTD: Polka Dots and Pearls

Definitely right in my comfort zone with this one.

White Pants $5.99 J.Crew
Button Down Blouse $5.60 Foxcroft
Sea Glass Bracelet & Earrings
Necklace $1.99
Purse $8 Nine West
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Sandals = Sketchers ?

Snakeskin Prints

First off, hello to Suie, my newest follower.  I clicked on your photo, but was not taken to a blog or email so that I could say hello.  Any new followers...it would be wonderful if you'd leave a comment to let me know if you have a blog so I could follow back or so that I could just reply to you here to let you know I'm happy to meet you.
Thank you to all of my followers and visitors.  I have never been much of a fashionista in my lifetime so everything for me is trial and error/hit and miss.  Thanks for sticking around during the good and bad fashion days. :)

If I'm venturing out of the house I like being casual in a comfy (yet not sloppy) way.  Here are two OOTD attempts at a casual chic look.

I ended up tying the scarf.  I didn't like the undone look with this particular scarf after seeing the photos.

New snakeskin print flats to go with the snakeskin print scarf.  I loved these shoes so much, but after several hours of wear they began to rub my feet.  I will try to cushion the heel and wear a little half footie sock next wear and see if that helps.

I actually wore my gray flip flops with gemstones with the outfit below, but tried to elevate the look with a pretty scarf added to this navy sweater and added red lipstick.

OOTD #1:  
Beige Jeans $3.99 Style & Co.
Cream Patterned Silk Blouse $2.35 Daniel Carone
Scarf
Bangle $3.82
Purse $13 Nine West
Snakeskin Print Flats $4 Fioni

OOTD #2:
Gray Pants $5 Banana Republic
Navy Sweater
Scarf $2.10
Navy Purse $7.38 Liz Claiborne

Polka Dot Blouse

Pants $5.99 J.Crew
Blouse $7.19 Timing
Single Strand Pearl Necklace $1.99
Earrings
Purse $7.79 Liz Claiborne
Brown Sandals $6.99 Anne Klein
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Gold Chain/Pearl Necklace $5.80 Forever 21

Feel Good Colors

After having some outfit/hair stinker days, this day was much needed.  This look revived me and made me feel much better and more like myself.  I love the robin's egg blue color, the gauzy thin top with tank underneath, and the new pants are super comfy.  We're planning a little oceanside getaway for our anniversary in July (going back for the 4th time to the little seaside cabin where we were married 7 yrs ago) and these pants will be making the traveling journey on the 6 hour or so trip each way.  I've chosen a different top to wear, but may take this one along too.

Thrifted Items:  (Value Village and/or Goodwill)

Pants $9.23 Great Northwest Indigo

Paisley Semi-Sheer Top $2.35 Ann Taylor

Tank Top w/ Sequins at neckline

Cardigan $5.99 Nie & Zoe

Bracelets

Purse $7.79 (new w/tags) Liz Claiborne

Sandals

New Snakeskin Print Blouse

I just loved this gray and cream snakeskin print blouse when I found it.  I have hardly ever worn thin dressy blouses before, but in the last couple of months I've bought 4 of them.  Other than this one, I also got 2 animal prints ones and a minty green with white polka dot one.
I wore my cream silk jacket over it on my way to work on this slightly cool morning.

Thrifted Items:  (Value Village and/or Goodwill)

Beige Jeans $3.99 Style & Co.

Blouse $2.50 Old Navy

Cream Tank Top

Silk Jacket $4.99 Talbots

Brown Belt $1.99

Purse $13 Nine West

Sandals

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Necklace $5.80 Forever 21

Gold Bangle Set $5.48 Walmart