Mint Condition

(January 1, 2012)

 I thoroughly enjoy shopping..but sometimes you get to a point where you just have to stop and assess your inventory. I know I'm not the only one who's done this. You allow retail therapy to get your through those free afternoons and heart wrenching moments..but then you never quite get the chance to wear all your fabulous pieces. Yet, the mountain continues to grow. *sigh*. I'm so dramatic sometimes. Honestly, though. I found myself with several wonderful items that were just waiting to be worn. So I made a decision, no more shopping or thrifting, until I wear all the items I've previously purchased. I'm doing pretty well with it so far, and seeing as I've yet to get paid, I have no choice but to closet shop. Not the worst thing ever :).

 This jacket I wore for this look was another cute piece I picked up from my Goodwill Hunting post. I really wasn't sure how to wear it..It has a similar shape to the black, off shoulder top I wore on Christmas Eve. They both come in at the waist and flare out at the bottom. This jacket comes up higher, though. It's almost cropped.

I didn't want to do skinnies..I felt they took away from the put together look of the jacket, so I paired it with some flared jeans..aaaaaand these!

I've had these pumps for a while. As soon as I spied them, I knew I had to have 'em...this happens a lot ^_*. 
The scarf was a last minute addition: 1) it brought the look together. 2) made the look a bit more modest. 3) gave me a scarf to use during praises lol. If you've attended an African church, you know what I mean. 

"When all the leaves have fallen, and everything is dark, cold and bare; there is still a ray of light..of hope."

What's in the drawer?
Jacket: Jesa&Jonnie (thrifted)
Jeans: H2J (Kohl's)
White tanks: owned
Belt: Old Navy (thrifted)
Heels: Bakers (thrifted)
Scarf: mommy
Earrings: owned

~Amanda