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Cropped Sweater and Cuffed Jeans

16 Monday Nov 2015

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Perfect fall weather- cool enough for sweaters and scarves, warm enough not to require a jacket.  I wanted to wear these cute heels and still be casual for class today, so I paired them with boyfriend jeans and a cropped sweater.  This lightweight scarf is one that I bought years ago at World Market.  All these items are examples of versatile staple pieces that can be worn in lots of different ways and will last through the years.  Buy less, keep stuff longer, and still have a great wardrobe.

-A

Sweater by Apricot. Jeans by Style & Co. Fair trade scarf from World Market. Shoes by Novacas, purchased from Moo Shoes. Antique necklace.

 

Fishtail and Wedges

12 Thursday Nov 2015

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A comfortable and stylish fall ensemble won’t stop the 60 mph gusts of wind outside (seriously), but at least it will keep me warm on the way to class.  These wedges by Novacas are super warm and the soles have enough grip for windy, rainy weather like today’s.  A messy fishtail braid keeps my hair out of the way and makes it look like I put in way more effort than I did.  Necklace and ring are both antique store finds.

Stay warm!

-A

Sweater by New Look. Leggings by Style & Co. Boots by Novacas, purchased from Moo Shoes. Antique necklace and ring.

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Casual Rainy Day

03 Saturday Oct 2015

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Hi everyone!  First of all, let me take a second to explain my recent lack of posts.

When I started this blog last year, I had a job at a resale clothing store which allowed me not only access to lots of great pieces at affordable prices, but the ability to dress creatively at work.  That shop has since closed.  As a student, I’ve still got a little while to go before I can get a full-time job in my field.  I now work two part-time jobs, each of which requires me to dress in a certain way.  Long story short, I have limited free time and I don’t get to dress the way I’d like to unless I have a day off!  However, I intend to get back to posting regularly on my days off, especially now that my favorite season is here.

That said, here’s today’s casual rainy day look, complete with what might just be my greatest resale find from my former job- this London Fog raincoat.

-A

Raincoat by London Fog, purchased resale. Sweater by Dolce Vita, purchased resale. Jeans by Tommy Hilfiger. Boots by Novacas, purchased from Moo Shoes. Umbrella by Fulton.

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Vintage Scarf and Bold Stripes

06 Thursday Aug 2015

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Another mix of vintage accessories and modern pieces.  This scarf and necklace were both inherited from my grandmother.  And on an interesting side note, I’d like to add that I once spotted a similar scarf being worn by Joan in an episode of Mad Men (Season 7, Episode 6).  So obviously I felt pretty stylish after that.

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Tank top and maxi skirt by White House Black Market. Vintage scarf and necklace. Wedge sandals by Novacas, from Moo Shoes. Bracelet by Christy Robinson.

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Bandana Dress and Wedges

01 Saturday Aug 2015

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Extreme summer heat calls for clothing that’s cool and comfortable.  This maxi dress with a navy bandana pattern goes great with these black strappy vegan wedges by Novacas.  For an interesting mixture of old and new pieces, I added a secondhand belt and vintage brooch.

Dress by Tommy Hilfiger. Wedges by Novacas, from Moo Shoes. Belt of unknown origin, purchased resale. Vintage brooch by Trifari.

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Vegan New York Trip

12 Sunday Apr 2015

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I’ve been spending time in New York with a friend for the past few days and eating some really amazing vegan food.  Today we ate at Champs, a vegan diner in Brooklyn that does an awesome job veganizing classic diner food.  More restaurant stops included Red Bamboo, Blossom du Jour, Beyond Sushi, and Sacred Chow.  We also hit up the Vegan Shop-Up, an all-vegan pop-up market that appears in different locations during the season, and picked up some really delicious desserts there.

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Another highlight was my first visit to the brick-and-mortar Moo Shoes store, which was already my favorite place to shop online for high-quality vegan shoes.

CAM00265CAM00270My trip is coming to an end, but it’s been fun!  Here’s today’s outfit.  I packed light for this trip and brought a few of my favorite versatile pieces, including this skull scarf and navy cardigan.

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Dress by Talbots, purchased resale. Cardigan by Joe Fresh, purchased resale. Brooch purchased at Aspire. Boots by Novacas, from Moo Shoes.  Scarf of unknown origin, purchased resale.

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Same Dress, Different Looks

08 Sunday Mar 2015

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After a month of sub-zero temps, it’s finally above freezing! Not quite spring yet, but warm enough to venture outside for a shoot.  Here’s a simple dress styled two different ways.

Photos by Samantha Steffe.

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Dress by H&M. Tights by DKNY. Boots by Novacas, from Moo Shoes. Bag by Chinese Laundry, from Alternative Outfitters. Necklace by Touchstone Pottery. Scarf of unknown origin, purchased resale.

Photo by Samantha Steffe

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Boots by Novacas, from Moo Shoes. Necklace from Ten Thousand Villages. Belt of unknown origin, purchased resale.

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Texture and Pattern

13 Tuesday Jan 2015

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Today’s outfit is about mixing interesting textures and patterns.  Pants with a velvety textured pattern, a crocheted top, and mixed bracelets.  The olive green tank adds some subtle color.

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Sweater by White House Black Market. Tank by H&M. Pants by Topshop. Boots by Novacas, from MooShoes.

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Merry Christmas!

25 Thursday Dec 2014

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Red and green for a simple Christmas outfit, in the form of this red pleather skirt and green handmade acrylic scarf from a local farmers market.  I don’t remember where I got this sparkly silver bracelet.

Happy holidays, everyone!

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Shirt by H&M. Skirt by BCBGMAXAZRIA. Boots by Novacas, from MooShoes.

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Floral Leggings

21 Sunday Dec 2014

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Today’s outfit contains a couple of mystery pieces.  I’ve had this hat for so long that I don’t even know where I got it, let alone who designed it.  These leggings have a brand name in them, but I can’t figure out what it is and my online searches didn’t yield any results.  But whatever they are, I love the floral and skull design on these leggings.  Wearing leggings with crazy designs is easier than you think- just pair them with solid, neutral pieces to balance out the craziness.

The necklace is a lion charm that I bought and attached to a chain.

-A

Tunic by Apricot. Boots by Novacas, from MooShoes.