Emeralds and Sapphires

(January 22, 2012)

Black and white is a wonderful color combo, classic, clean and refined. I have this skirt..I wouldn't call it polka-dotted, but it has a dot pattern; white skirt, black dots. I've had it for some time, but never found a way to wear it. I also have a green, puff sleeve sweater that I haven't work in literally years, that I wasn't sure how to wear. 

What do these things have to do with my post?? Welllll, the two came together into a wonderful outfit. One that made me feel like a billion dollars :). "I look so expensive!" My exact words before leaving for church with my family. 

Do you love it?! I was kind of iffy about wearing the skirt, but as soon as I threw the sweater in there, I knew. And the heels just #BAM. 

my little cousin, isn't he cute?

I'm trying to be more creative with my photo locations.

I love this picture; it's so..fancy lol. That's not the word I want, but it's not coming to me right now. 

What's in the drawer?

Sweater: Candie's (Kohl's)

Skirt: Skirtin Around (thrifted)

Heels: Wild Rose (Burlington Coat Factory)

Jewelry: owned

I loved the color pallet of this outfit, emeralds and sapphires, and of course come pearl studs.

"If you can't speak your mind, no one will ever know what you have to offer."

~Amanda

           

         

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