When you are attending a bowling birthday party, there is only one right thing to do… dress themed.
Category Archives: Debit $$
Running Around Town
I purchased this dress for a number of reasons: (i) I love the zipper and mesh detailing, (ii) It is incredibly well-made for the price point, and (iii) Its thick and stretchy material is super comfortable and makes bra-less look really good! Due to that last reason, it is my choice for a day out and about and I played up its sportiness by wearing it with my new running shoes.
Turkin’ It
Oh Trina Turk… your store is so perfect for everything spring and summer. In fact, my latest purchase made me so happy, I decided to throw it on and go sip lemonade poolside.
Going Green
I’m styling a runway show in a couple weeks and this green visor is one of my favorite things in my arsenal of accessories (think lots of colorful acrylic and PVC!). Keep tabs on my Instagram for some sneak peaks… and for the video that goes with this outfit post too!
eBaying The Bay
A few days ago I posted about consignment shopping. Today I’m featuring the thrifty shopper’s other best friend… eBay. Ever since I spotted my first Hudson’s Bay coat, I knew I was destined to own something with the iconic Canadian stripes. Only problem was that the styles that I loved so much were made in the 60s and 70s… and that’s where eBay is so amazing.
Navy and Black
Growing up, I wasn’t so keen on mixing navy and black. Then Zac Posen’s collection for Target dropped in 2010 and changed my mind with its ruffled strapless dress and tuxedo jacket (both of which I still have in my wardrobe today). Now I love the dark color combo. Kelly Wearstler seemed to have also gotten the memo, and made this tie-front vest with an amazing textured navy weave with subtle black trim. And to finish off the look, I chose this classic monogrammed purse (in the most pristine vintage condition!) that was handed down to me by my mother-in-law. Pretty amazing.
Consignment Done Right
Some outfits with extreme high-low combos can only be averaged and categorized as ‘debit’. Well, today’s outfit couldn’t get much higher and lower… I mixed and matched a Preen by Thornton Bregazzi jacket (if you’re not familiar, let’s just say that the 100% cotton hoodie from Preen’s current collection is retailing for a cool $815) with my favorite pair of Payless boots. Yup.
A Lesson in Layering: Part 2
I was feeling double outerwear today. Sometimes it can seem a bit bulky, but this trench coat easily accommodates this medium weight denim jacket and the overall look benefits from the added color, different hemline, and texture. To top the outfit off with a little pizzazz, I added my super-glam/super-splurge “razor’s edge necklace” and some snakeskin details.
A Bright and Sunny Day
Can you tell I am feeling colorful today? This shirt dress is pretty subdued and neutral on its own, but with the pink tights, mustard details, and multi-colored satchel, it really comes alive. Perfect for a happy Friday!
Luxe Details
An extremely mixed high-low outfit like this can only be averaged to be ‘debit.’ The sweater and shorts were only $32 combined ($7and $25 respectively), but I glammed them up with a more pricey topaz crystal ring and a gold-chained baby satchel.
Catching Couture 