Giraffe Print Scarf + A Day In Red

olive pants $3.49 Caslon, tee $3 Jones New York, vest $2.79 Christopher Banks, scarf $1.99, bangle .99 cents, ankle boots $6.99 Mossimo Supply Co.

red pants $4.47 JM Collection, sweater $6.70 Chaus, bangle $1.52, necklace (w/matching earrings) $6.99 via ebay, loafers $4 Naturalizer

Cognac Riding Boots

I finally thrifted a pair of riding boots.  They're the first pair I've ever owned.  I never have been much of a (tall) boot wearer, but I've always wanted to try this style out for fun without spending a fortune.  These were only $10 so I was fine with that.

This scarf is a new purchase also and I think it will be one of my favorites.  It has some green and blue in it, but is a good neutral piece.

I love scarves and thrifted 4 more the day I photographed this outfit...which was yesterday (Tuesday).  I had a get together with my daughter, Shelley, for lunch and thrift shopping.  John (hubby) and I will be going out to lunch New Year's Eve and I plan on wearing my favorite of the bunch...a red one...and you'll get to see it on Thursday or Friday.

So, since this will be posting New Year's Eve, I wish you all a safe and happy one! xo

Khaki Pants $4.20 Jigsaw 
Dark Teal Sweater $3 St. John's Bay
Cardigan $1.95 J.J. Basics
Scarf $5.99
Teal/Gold Necklace $2.09
Bracelets
Purse $3 Kelly & Katie
Cognac Boots $10.50 Scruples 

Tortoise Shell Necklace and Wedged Ankle Boots

I had been wanting a tortoise shell look necklace and so I was very happy when I found this one in such a beautiful color for only about $5.

This was a first time wear for these boots.  The wedge added extra comfort for my work day.

I almost didn't buy this purse because I already had one very similar....but I am so glad I did.  It is a bit more structured than the other and it's one of my favorites.

Do you have any favorite new fall purchases or colors for this season?

Skirt $4.40 Sag Harbor
Sweater $2.50 Old Navy
Bangles $1.50
Necklace $5.35
Purse $7.99 
Boots $19.99 Liz & C0. 

Link Ups:
Visible Monday
Friday's Fab Favorites
Passion 4 Fashion

OOTD: Maxi Skirt With Zig Zag Print

Skirt $6.16 Verve Ami 
Black Tee $5 Talbots
Cardigan $6.52 Career Essentials
Purse $5.94 Alfred Dunner
Circle Necklace $3 Chico's
Bead/Metal Necklace $7.11
Boots $6.99
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Bracelet $8.80 via Forever 21

Wardrobe Newbies: Long Layers

 New:  Brown boots, skirt, dark gray purse

The skirt has a grayish olive color in it so I wore my olive cardigan, a gray scarf, and carried my new gray purse.

I like the fact that the skirt has colors of olive, gray, navy, cream, buttery yellow, cognac, and burgundy.  I plan on styling it with several different top pieces I already own to create many new outfits.

Skirt $4.40 Sag Harbor
Olive V-Neck Tee $2.58 Forever 21
Long Olive Cardigan w/Pockets $1.29 Mossimo
Bracelets
Gold Necklace $3.50
Gray Scarf $2.99 Fairfax
Gray Purse $5.94 Alfred Dunner
Brown Ankle Boots $6.99 Forever (T.J. Maxx)

Through Thick and Thin (well, not sooo thin)

This skirt has been wearable for me through 30 lbs of fluctuating weight.  It's elastic waistband has made it possible to wear it in larger and in smaller days.  I can wear it through all seasons.  I've had it at least 7 years and will probably hang on to this one because, even though I don't wear it often, I do like it.

 Thrifted Items:

*Red Sweater $6.63 Prophecy by Sag Harbor (Value Village)
*similar @ Kohl's here

Scarf

Purse $13 Nine West (Goodwill)

Brown Boots $6.99

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skirt = old

Gold Cuff Bracelet $8.80 Forever 21

When The Dragon Flies

Hi everyone!  How is your January going so far?  I'm glad to start a new year and feel like I'm getting back on track after holiday derailing. ha
I wanted this outfit to be mostly white, cream and a neutral look.  I'm also wearing a pair of my favorite dragonfly earrings which remind me of love and a romantic restaurant (called Dragonfly) my husband and I ate outdoors at (a few years ago when we were newlyweds) on a summer's evening in Oregon before going to see a play. (Was that a run on sentence? ha)  I'm sure I've relayed that story before when wearing these earrings, but it means so much to me I must tell again.  :)

 Thrifted Items:

White Jeans $8.50 Gloria Vanderbilt (Value Village)

Cream Tank Top 

Striped Button Down Top $2 Eddie Bauer (Value Village)

Brown Bead Necklace w/Medallion $3.99 (Value Village)

Nude Purse $4.90 Monet (Value Village)

Ankle Boots 

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Dragonfly Earrings $15

Cardigan = very old

Orange And Brown

I wore this skirt one last time and then we parted ways.  I just didn't wear or love it enough to keep it any more.  For a couple of years I wore mainly skirts....now hardly ever.  I think I go through phases.  I may get in a skirt mood again someday and buy some new ones though.

Thrifted Items:

Skirt

Brown Long Sleeved Tee $2 Great NW Clothing Co. (Value Village)

Suede-like Button Down $4.99 Alison Taylor (Goodwill)

Necklaces

Earrings $1 (Value Village)

Orange Suede-like Belt $1.99 (Value Village)

Purse $13 Nine West (Goodwill)

Dark Brown Boots $6.99

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Bracelet $8.80 Forever 21

 

My Outfit: Bright Green And Orange

Thrifted Items:

Orange Pants - Sitwell

Green Sweater .99 cents

Orange T-Shirt - St. John's Bay

Scarf

Scarf Clip $1

Purse $1.29 Liz Claiborne

Brown Ankle Boots  

  

Suede And Denim

This outfit features a suede look in the skirt and boots.  With the addition of belted denim I'm feeling a western vibe. 

 

Thrifted Items:

Skirt $6.99 White Stag

Denim Top $1.99 Chic

Sweater

Necklace

Belt $1.99

Purse $5.99 Liz Claiborne

Boots

The Undershirt

I am so glad I've discovered from other bloggers the style of wearing a shirt under a shirt and leaving the shirt underneath untucked.  (I know...that's probably an old trick...and I'm an old dog learning [slowly] many basic style techniques these last few years.)  It's a casual look that allows me to cover the hip area that I prefer to keep as hidden as possible.  I never did like to tuck in shirts (except maybe when I was at my very thinnest...which has not been in a good looooong while, ha) and I rarely do it.  
But I sure do like a good dose of bright pink. :)

Thrifted Items:

Pink Jeans $4.50 Gloria Vanderbilt

White T-Shirt

Pink Ribbed Sweater

Scarf $2.99

Purse $2.99 Chaos Leather Collection

Brown Booties    

Lemon Yellow Sweater And Colored Jeans

After spending the last few days in neutral tones it was time to break out the color. 

 This is a first time wear for both the sweater and striped button down.  The button down cost me only $1.29 and it's something I know I'll get a lot of wear out of.

 Thrifted Items:

Jeans $6.99 Express

Yellow/Aqua Striped Button Down $1.29 Old Navy

Pullover Sweater $7 Jamaica Bay

Necklaces

Brown Leather Purse $2.99 Chaos Leather Collection