Inspired: Navy & Beige

                                              My Version                   J's Everyday Fashion

I follow a lot of blogs. One of my favorites is J's Everyday Fashion. She has great style and a killer closet! Her Short Story posting inspired me to pull together my version, and finally wear that Vera Wang skirt that's been hanging in the back of my closet!

Top: Old Navy thrifted (Similar)

Skirt: Vera by Vera Wang thrifted (cute)

Heels: Target (On Sale!)

Meet my cute dog Honey!

Mall Adventures: How I Shop

If you follow my blog than you know I mostly only thrift shop. I love Plato's closet! But this past weekend I went shopping at the MALL! Here are some of the things I tried on!

This shirt was at JCPenny and on sale for $4. I liked the colors, but didn't buy it. These shorts were a great color, but didn't fit.

Loved this shirt and shorts. I probably would've bought the shorts because they were on sale and I've been looking for patterned shorts, but they didn't have my size. I also loved this basic Tee by Joe, but it was $8.... I just know I can find a basic V-neck Tee for cheaper than $8!

I've tried on so many shirts like this and they NEVER fit, except this one! I bought this exact same style shirt from H&M probably 4 years ago and I love it. This one was on sale for $10!

I swear every fashion blogger I follow has this polka-dot skirt from Target. It was cute, but now that I don't have an office job it just seems impracticable, sadly. 

On Sale from Target. Loved the light feel, but the upper part didn't fit.

This is that, you borrowed your husband shirt look. This is not a good look....

After hours of shopping and going to at least 10 different stores I ended buying the button down from H&M, two tank tops from target, sandals from target and some nude heels!

We all have our methods, but this is how I shop:

1. I try to know more or less what 4-6 items I'm looking for (this weekend it was basic t-shirts, black sandals and long necklaces.)

2. I have a budget, and try to stick to it. If I spend more than $20 on an item it better be shoes!

3. It needs to fit

4. Just because it's cheap doesn't mean I should buy it.

Stripes Don't do me a Solid: Striped top, Red Blazer and pencil skirt

Red Blazer: Express thrifted (Similar, similar, & similar)

Top: Banana Republic thrifted (Similar)

Skirt: Pencil Skirt (Similar)

Sandal: MUDD thrifted (exact,exact in yellow, & smaller wedge)

I recently found this awesome Banana Republic top at a thrift-sthop. It's actually a thick sweater like material, that I'm hoping will come in handy during the Fall. I had a lot of trouble figuring out what to wear this with. I really wanted to pair it with a bright orange or yellow skirt, or brightly colored shorts, but I don't own such items (yet?)

7 Pieces Outfits

This is only my second time linking up with other fashion bloggers. Thanks Audrey from Putting Me together and Ma Nouvelle Mode. I also do budgeting bloggers. This challenge is a good way to see how creative I can get with limited options. I think it's interesting that I didn't choose any pants for 7x7 since that's what I wear 90% of the time, but whatever! See below for my different outfit combos.

Lace top: TjMaxx

Pink Cardigan: Ross 

Blue ruffled top: Old

Polka-dot Dress: Old 

White Shorts: OP Walmart 

I actually made 9 different combinations with my 7 pieces! I really like the outfits with the white shorts. 

Two things I learned from this blog post. 1) It's really hard to get good photos to include my shoes with my iphone camera. 2) I've been using pixlr to make my collages, but just found fotor and like it a lot better. What website do you use to make your collages?

Weekend Warrior: Salsa top and mint pants

  

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Top: Thrifted 

Pants: Jordache (Wal-Mart)

Heels: Liz Claiborne (Exact Sold out, similar, similar)

My brother saw this top and asked me if it was my "Salsa-dancing" dress. Well first of all I don't normally go salsa dancing and this is actually a top but I was still amused.

June wants: Feeling a little lost in my closet

1. Target dress $20.00 (On Sale)

2. Old Navy Striped shirt $17.50 (On Sale)

3. Pinwheel Long Pendant (On Sale, but still a lot!)

4. Polka-dot top

I just started a new job and literally can't wear half my clothes. Over the past three months I've been building a wardrobe of business professional attire and now I work with kids and glitter glue! Sometimes that's how life works, but it's all good, I'm happy to be working again. I'm looking forward to buying some more basic t-shirts and jeans in the next few months.