A Fall Scarf In Olive And Cinnamon Print

 I thought this was a perfect scarf for the fall season and it matched my earrings and jacket so well.

I'm wearing just a basic dark gray tee with tan pants.  Wearing a simple base and then adding interest with the scarf, earrings, bracelet, and jacket is my favorite way of dressing.

Shortly after I thrifted these loafers in 2012 the side seam busted open.  These shoes were so soft and I loved them so much I decided to have them repaired.  It only cost me $6 and so for a total cost of about $11 for the price of the shoes and the repair I feel it was well worth it because I wear them often. 

thrifted:
gray tee $2.09
scarf $2.79
pants $? Gap
purse $7.99
jacket $3?
earrings $?
loafers $4.99 Honors

New Banana Rebuplic Trench Coat

I think I may have forgotten to show you my new (thrifted) Banana Republic Trench coat.  I meant to post it on the day I wore the leopard blouse and forgot.  I feel like I already posted about it...but oh, well...it's here again.  :)
I was really excited to find this.  It was exactly what I was looking for and was only $9. 

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

Light Wash Blue With Khaki

I could see myself just having an assortment of tees and layering them under jackets and cardigans for a year round daily uniform.  They are becoming my number one wardrobe staple.  They can be worn with a simple necklace, dressed up with some bling, or add a pretty scarf for a whole new look.

 I found this dusty blue floral scarf recently and decided to add it to my large collection.  It was only $1.39, so that's a very inexpensive way to complete and lend variety to my outfits.

khaki pants $4.19 Calvin Klein
tee $2 St. John's Bay
scarf $1.39
denim jacket $9.10 Nordstrom

Outfits: A Work Day, A Free Day

 Adding red low heeled mules, lots of bracelets, and dark denim equaled an outfit suitable for my semi casual office day.

 Then, on a day off work, getting really comfy in some khaki's and blue gray canvas slip on sneakers...but carrying my snazzy snakeskin print purse. :)

Outfit 1:
dark denim jeans $3 Gloria Vanderbilt
dark blue tee 
cardigan $5.99 Bobeau
scarf $2.91
navy purse $7.38 Liz Claiborne

Outfit 2:
khaki pants $4.20 Jigsaw
gray top $3.75 Mossimo
purse $3.50
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sneakers $6? via ebay
 

Red and Yellow

Khaki Pants $4.20 Jigsaw
Yellow Button Down Blouse .99 cents L.L. Bean
Cardigan $6.79 Lane Bryant
Scarf $4.20
Purse $6 St. John's Bay
Shoes $4 Karen Scott
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Gold Bracelet $5.99 via Rite Aid

A Good Dose Of Color

 Khaki Pants $4.20 Jigsaw
Multi-Colored Silk Tunic $2.25 Talbots
Green Long Sleeved Tee
Scarf $4.45
Purse $10.52 Harve Benard
Coral Ballet Slippers $7.99 Gap
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Coral Bracelet $1 via downtown boutique
Earrings (pt of a set w/ necklace) $6.99 via ebay

Super Bowl Sunday!

Our Seahawks are in the Super Bowl for 2nd year in a row!  So exciting!  Hope you all are enjoying your weekend.

p.s.  Awwww, toooo bad we lost the game...but that's the way it goes.  Congrats to all you Patriot fans! :)

Khaki Pants $4.20 Jigsaw
Green Tee $4.78 Karen Scott
Sleeveless Cardigan $3 Chico's
Gold Circles Necklace $2.29
Wood Bangle $1.82
Purse $10.52 Harve Benard
Shoes $5 Nine West
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Green/Gold Necklace/Earring Set $6.99 via ebay
Gold Bangle Set $5.48 via Walmart 

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

Less Blog Time

Well, my work schedule/work load seems to be increasing quite a lot this new year so I've had less time for blogging and have not been able to visit and comment on many of your blogs.  I will try to do more catching up on the weekends as time allows.  

My outfit this day was a monochromatic one.  I liked the sparkly gold threads in the cardigan and I chose to wear my gold flat loafers too.  I like them and they're comfortable, but just don't get much wear.

Khaki Pants $4.20 Jigsaw
White Sweater ?
Cardigan $3 Chico's
Shortest Gold Chain Necklace $5.99
Longest Gold Necklace $3.50
Medium Length Necklace $3.99
Gold Flats $6.99 Sandra Miller
 

OOTD: Gray, Silver, Tan, Melon

This is just one of those outfits that makes me feel good even though it may not look like anything particularly special.  I adore this necklace, like the color combination in the outfit, and the whole thing was very comfortable.  I did end up changing shoes before I left because I could tell these would not get me through a day of work.  Instead I opted for a soft leather nude loafer.  Ahhhh, much better (but I didn't get a  photograph).  This is an outfit favorite.
Someday......  I hope to have my closet paired down to only my very, very favorites...what I feel happiest in and most comfortable wearing.

I wore earrings (but you can't see them here) in little dangly heart shapes that had the same colors as these two bracelets...melon and seafoam.

 Link Up:  Visible Monday

Khaki Pants $4.20 Jigsaw
Gray Sweater $7.24 Tommy Hilfiger
Turtleneck Sweater $6.63 Liz Claiborne
Bracelets
Necklace $5.99
Snakeskin Print Flats $4 Fioni 

Orange, Blue, and Cognac

Khaki Pants $4.20 Jigsaw
Long Sleeved Tee
Sleeveless Cardigan $4 Charter Club
Blue Denim Colored Scarf $2.91
Orange Scarf 
Cognac Bangle Set $1.50
Orange Bangle $1.89
Cognac Purse $7.99
Cognac Loafers $4.99 Honors
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Gold Bracelet w/Orange Stones $8.80 via Forever 21