A Yellow Statement Necklace and Bracelet

cardigan $5.99 Merona
loafers $4 Enzo Angiolini
bracelet $2.09
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necklace $5.59 via ebay

Gypsy Gold

Loving my multi-tiered antique gold necklace.  It's the heaviest jewelry piece that I own...but not too heavy that it's uncomfortable to wear all day.  I love the bohemian look of it.

black jeans $3.49 Forever 21
nylon tee $1.99 Field Manor
scarf $2.23
earrings $2.62
purse $12.99 Bueno
taupe/black flats $5.60 Bandolino (new w/tags $29.99 sold at TJ Maxx)
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necklace $5.99 via Charming Charlie
black cardigan $9.99 JKLA via ross

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Amethyst Cardigan

gray jeans $3.49 Forever 21
tee $1.49 gnu
silk cardigan $4 August Silk
necklace $5.99
purse $5.94 Alfred Dunner
gray suede flats w/chains $7.99 Bamboo

Sequins, Snakeskin Print, Sparkles, and Fur

faux fur vest $5.99 H&M
snakeskin print sparkly top $3.49 Jaclyn Smith
necklace $5.99 Goodwill
jeans $3.99 Style & Co.
shoes $5.59 Newport News

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 

Wearing A Dress As A Shirt

I am most comfortable in a longer style top and so when I saw this striped garment, in ocean blue-green colors I love, in the dress section I thought it would be perfect as a shirt on me. 

 I don't believe I've ever purchased a dress to wear as a top, but I've enjoyed wearing it this way so much that I am keeping my eye out for another one to wear like this as well.  So far I have not found just the right one, but now I know what to look for.

This day I wore the dress/top with my khaki pants, but I've since worn it with jeans (switching up a few other elements) and will show that soon.  I like it both ways. 

khaki pants $4.20 Jigsaw
dress/top $6.99 Natori
dark denim jacket ?
polished stone necklace $5.35
earrings .89 cents
purse $3 Kelly & Katie
backless wedge sandal $3.50 Naturalizer
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bracelet set $4.20 via Target
 

Trench Coat and Statement Necklace

And below, just a random photo of an outfit I wore about a week ago. 

Jeans $3 Gloria Vanderbilt
Long Sleeved Tee $2.50
Trench Coat $7.78
Necklace $4.80
Scarf
Bracelet $2.29
Purse $6 St. John's Bay
Shoes $4 Karen Scott
 

New Plaid Loafers

This outfit was a mixture of metallic gold with black.  Loving these shoes.  They're cute and comfy.  They are Cliff's by White Mountain.  I have never heard of this brand or know where they're sold.  Have you?
I thrifted them, of course, and I think they're brand new. 

 I've been a bit sick again and so I apologize for not replying to comments or visiting as much as usual.  This darn cold hit me a couple of weeks ago, then I was all better for a week, and then it came back...bringing it's cough buddy with it.  All I've had the energy for is getting through my days at work.  I'm hoping to perk up soon though. :)

 Black Pants $4.90 Sag Harbor
Black Tee $2.50
Gold Cardigan $3 Chico's
Purse $4.90 Monet
Loafers $7 Cliff's by White Mountain
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Necklace $3.26 via ebay
Bracelet $5.99 via Rite Aid

Polished Stone Necklace

This outfit made me happy with it's color scheme and comfort factor.  Also loving this necklace I thrifted.

This could easily be an everyday look for me and is one that really fits my life and style. 
I hope to whittle my wardrobe down to 90% of outfits like this and 10% a little more casual/dressy...at least for the next 10-14 years that I plan on working and then up the more casual to 99%.  My goal is to increasingly, over the next several years, have far less clothes in my closets than I do now.  This is my year to work on that and shop less.  I'm in training. :)
I'm sure I keep repeating myself on this point, but if I keep saying it enough maybe I'll eventually really make it happen. :)
So far this year I've really surprised myself and have done very well in the spending/shopping department.  I need to do some more purging, but I feel like I am making some progress and definitely improving from the last couple of years.

When I took a step back, stayed out of the thrift store, and assessed my closet...I realize the hoards of clothes and outfit possibilities I have.  Tooooo many.  I want to wear outfits in a much heavier rotation, but change them up a bit with the scarves and jewelry.  I do like to have options and play dress up in my closet...but I'm also realizing I don't need to have 200 tops to choose from (not sure how many I actually have, but it's a LOT).  ha
It was fun for a while, but totally unnecessary.  I want to LOVE and feel good in the things I wear...and I know not all the things I own do that for me...and those items need to go.  I need to pick out my most favorite pieces and let some others go.

At the moment I feel extremely limited in the pants I wear and I know I tend to wear the same ones over and over and over...but that's because I had a weight gain.  I have lots of other pants...I just need to lose some weight so that I can fit into them.  Another thing I'm working on.  Was supposed to do that at the beginning of the year and here it is...nearly March...and I'm just getting started.  I do have hope to start fitting into at least a couple of my other pairs of pants within the next few weeks though.

These khaki's are my favorite pants I can fit into right now and I know you see them about 2-3 times a week it seems.  That's about how often I actually wear them.  That's probably not unreasonable for my minimizing goals though.  It just feels like I wear them a lot.  But my other options at this point, and ones I go to occasionally, are black jeans, black ponte pants, gray pants, burgundy jeans, and blue jeans.  You probably mainly see me in these khakis and the black ponte because that's what I wear most often to work in my 3 day work week.
I cannot wait to lose the 4 pounds needed to introduce my dark denim pants I have yet to wear.  Will have sooooo many outfit options once I can fit into those.  I also think they're a nice enough look for my semi casual office.

Are you happy with your current clothes situation?  What are your clothing and shopping goals?

Khaki Pants $4.20 Jigsaw
Striped Long Sleeved Tee $3.50 Merona
Cardigan $3 JM Collection
Polished Stone Necklace $5.35
Teal Sea Glass Bracelet
Wide Bracelet $3.82
Narrow Bracelet .91 cents
Nude Purse $4.90 Monet
Nude Loafers $4 Naturalizer

Tortoise, Gold, and Rhinestones

Loving my new necklace in links of tortoise,  gold and rhinestones.  Got it on clearance at Target.

Black Ponte Pants $4.90 Sag Harbor
Sweater $5.42 Great Northwest Indigo
Gold Necklace $3.99
Wide Gold Bracelet $4.46
Thin Gold Bracelet .76 cents
Tortoise/Cognac Bangle Set $1.50
Purse $5.99 Liz Claiborne
Sequined Shoes $5.99 Two Lips 
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Tortoise/Gold Link Necklace $3.65 via Target

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