Layers: Vest + Jacket

A few weeks ago we went up to NY to visit family.  The trip was great and it was the first time in years that I was up there during fall when the leaves were changing.  It was beautiful and I miss experiencing this time of year.  It was a bit colder than we were expecting, so I was glad to have the different layers to wear together to stay warm (especially since I can't zip up my jacket over my belly, haha)!  In addition to giving the outfit a fun layered look, the blue vest under the jacket also gave it another pop of color.

What I'm Wearing
Shirt - Limited
Vest - Columbia (similar)
Scarf - WHBM
Jacket - Victoria's Secret
Jeans - WHBM
Boots - Ugg
Purse - Kate Spade


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Thrift Style Thursday: Perfect Pastels

I'm excited to announce that I have been asked to joined Thrift Style Thursday, which is a weekly feature where I'll showcase an item found secondhand, based on that week's theme (chosen by the participating bloggers).  As I mentioned in an earlier post, you can find great fashion pieces anywhere, including second hand stores.  They are typically in good shape and an added bonus is that they much cheaper than what you would pay for something similar that's new!

In participating in Thrift Style Thursday, I am joining an awesome group of ladies that have very cool blogs.  I have listed links to their blogs at the end of the post.  Please be sure to give them a look and see how they interpreted this week's theme of perfect pastels. :)

So, let's talk about thrifting.  Honestly, I don't know why I haven't done it sooner.  I had always thought about it but never went.  Then I came across Justine's cute blog over at The Two Cent Chick and got inspired by a couple of her awesome Thrift Style Thursday posts and decided to go.  A friend and I went and we found some good stuff at unbelievable prices.  I mentioned it to Justine and she invited me to join her and the rest of the girls that participate in Thrift Style Thursday each week!  This will be a fun weekly challenge as you never know what you'll find when you go thrifting! :)

This week's theme was perfect pastels, which was, well, perfect since today is the first day of Spring!  Little did I realize that most pastels (at least at the first 2 places that I went to) would be limited to old-fashioned grandma style tops, haha.  I wasn't sure what I was going to do, but then I came across 2 great finds at the third store I tried.  I decided to get both and see how they worked when I styled them.  I ended up loving both, so I decided to show you both!

Outfit 1: My thrifted item is the pastel pink polka dot dress.  I found this on the 50% off rack and scored it for only $8!

Outfit 2: My other thrifted item is the pink blazer (I'm sensing a theme here, ha!).  I decided to go all out and pair a bunch of pastel items together for this outfit!

The bows on the pockets were a cute detail and what ultimately that sold me on this.  Also, the brand, Nanette Lepore, sounded familiar, so I googled it and found that most of her blazers sell for around $400.  I was sold ~ what a steal at $25!

Please be sure to check out how all the other lovely ladies styled their perfect pastel finds!

The Two Cent Chick

Being Zhenya

Spoolish

Snippets With Alex

Confessions of a Refashionista

Sandpaper Kisses

Buttons and Birdcages

Alligator Toe

Sistas From Cali
Eclecticity
Sincerely Miss J

Do you want to have a say in the upcoming themes for Thrift Style Thursday?  Head over here to vote for your favorite!

What I'm Wearing

Outfit 1

Dress ~ One & Only for Urban Outfitters, thrifted from Buffalo Exchange, $8

Jacket ~ New York and Company (Black Friday find for only $25)

Belt ~ WHBM

Shoes ~ WHBM

Necklace ~ Limited

Earrings ~ Kate Spade

Outfit 2

Dress ~ Sequin Hearts from a local boutique

Blazer ~ Nanette Lepore, thrifted from Buffalo Exchange, $25

Shoes ~ Guess

Necklace ~ Etsy

Leather + Lace

I love the leather trend that's been going on for awhile now.  It always seemed like it would be too hard for me too pull off, but I found this great faux leather skirt a couple months ago and decided to give it a try.  I wanted to soften the look, so I added a top with lace.  I'm really loving how the leather and lace play off each other with the pop of pink.  I recently bought these coated jeans which give the appearance of leather pants (real leather pants are way too expensive for me) and will hopefully be putting an outfit together with those soon.

I like this outfit so much it might be what I wear for Valentine's Day.  We shall see.  I will have a post up tomorrow of ideas for Valentine's outfits.

Don't forget to enter my giveaway if you haven't already! :)

What I'm Wearing

Shirt ~ Banana Republic (old), I really like this one

Cardigan ~ WHBM (old), similar

Skirt ~ The Limited (no longer available online), other options here and here

Shoes ~ Guess (old), similar

Earrings ~ Park Lane, similar

Necklace ~ The Limited (old), similar

Bracelet ~ The Limited (old), available in another color

Hearts

TGIF!  The first full week of working after the holidays is challenging!  Ha ha...

When I first saw this sweater, I thought the heart pattern was so fun.  After pairing it with the red pants, I realized this could also be a great Valentine's Day look that's not too obvious.  Then throw on a leather jacket and leopard scarf when you go out to give it an edge.

What I'm Wearing
Sweater ~ The Limited
Jeans ~ WHBM (old), similar
Jacket ~Victoria's Secret (available in other colors)
Scarf ~ The Limited (old), similar here and here
Shoes ~ Target
Necklace ~ WHBM (old), another option here
Earrings ~ Express (old), similar
Bag ~ Kate Spade (old), similar here and cute clutch option

Shades of Pink

I wasn't ever one to wear monochromatic outfits, but lately I've been playing around with it.  While this isn't completely one color, I've paired a couple different shades of pink together.  Baby steps... :)

Confession: I started watching Once Upon A Time on Netflix after I was injured and stuck on the couch for a month.  I fell in love with Emma's red jacket and it was the inspiration behind getting this faux leather one.  I absolutely love it.

What I'm Wearing
Jacket ~ Guess (old), very similar style
Top ~ The Limited
Skirt ~ The Limited (now on sale!)
Shoes ~ Steve Madden (old), similar
Clutch ~ Henri Bendel (no longer available online)
Necklace ~ The Limited
Earrings ~ WHBM (old), 2 similar styles here and here