Is it bad that when I first start typing out a post I always start with the weather? Just a like I would if I were sitting next to a stranger and trying to start up a general conversation. So cliche and so true. I think most of my posts have covered the weather the last couple of weeks. So tonight I will spare you. Ok, ok — it rained today. But that’s all I’m sharing.
My friend Amy and I were talking the other night about “the one that got away.” You know that one piece of clothing that you either gave away or you didn’t buy and it’s haunted you since. (Okay so haunted may be a bit strong…) My worst thing that “got away” was a pair of brand new jeans — I mean never worn, tags on and still had that just-purchased smell kind of brand new. I was helping at a garage sale and somehow my new jeans got thrown into the sell pile. I don’t even know how it happened. But before I realized it, they were gone. Some lucky person hit the garage sale lottery that day. Maybe this means that I have good thrifting karma floating around out there. Maybe one day I’ll find a brand new pair of jeans, just my size marked down for $1.50. I’m keeping my fingers crossed and eyes open. So, did you ever have that one that got away?
I have to tell you about how cheap my outfit is today. We’ll start from the top:
Cardigan — $10
Dress — $25
Belt — $20
Shoes — $8
Necklace: -$3
All together: $66 — less that what the original price of that dress cost. What a good job of saving I did! I think that I deserve a raise…
B and I are taking tomorrow off and we’re heading down to Austin to hang out with some friends. Let the three day weekend begin.
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your style is very classsy, love it!
Absolutely love it! That dress is darling.. and those close ups of you are so pretty!
Love your outfit. That dress is so gorgeous, and your photos are so much fun.
My worst "got away" piece was a dark pink Diane von Furstenberg silk tunic that was $6 at a thrift store. Perfect condition too. It was really like finding the holy grail of clothing items in this small store. But I didn't get it, and I've been haunted by the possible outfits ever since.
– JoAnn, Sidewalk Chalk
i love the dress, great colour scheme.
I love this outfit in a million different ways.
love everything about this look and those close ups are amazing!
Such a sweet outfit, really gives me a serene feeling. Who knew I'd feel serene from an outfit? And I especially enjoy the location where you took pictures, so romantic!
I love this outfit…and you have such great little nooks for backgrounds! A few years ago I tossed a Ralph Lauren jumper and a vintage pleated wool skirt into the scrap pile…that was so foolish! Thankfully, my scrap pile never went anywhere and this week I pulled them both out to find that my fit and tastes had changed. They were welcomed back into the wardrobe with loving arms! 😀 Now if I can only figure out what to wear with the plaid skirt…
Hi hi hi! I do the exact same thing with the weather talk. Most of the time I end up erasing it and start over! 🙂
Adorable outfit, I love your way of showing us what you are wearing over the picture! Such a cute idea!
-Coco from Our Paper Moon
Love your blog! I've added you to my blogroll 🙂
This outfit is just amazing!! It's the perfect balance of color! Love it!
Love this outfit, very cute and classy! I really like your belt, I feel the need to find a great wide brown belt now.
Hmmm I have a coat I really, really love but can't buy that was out of stock and is now in stock again. I'll probably get to watch it sell out again. Maybe that counts?
– Ana
http://www.ToilTroubleStyle.com
So pretty! I love the colors of your outfit, hair, and the back drop! I just found your blog and am a new follower! I like your previous post. I just started my blog, and I haven't really told anyone besides my husband and roommate!
Found your blog through Unveiled and I am already hooked!!! I LOVE this dress but haven't been able to find it on the sale rack at the LOFT here. The tank is there but not the dress.
Loooooooove your style and your photos. I would take almost every outfit I've seen so far and wear it right off your back. So pulled together but still relaxed which is the best way to be. 🙂
I always talk about the weather too… but it really impacts what you wear so that's my excuse.
I love how you wore a navy dress, shoes and tights and kept the look seamless. love it!
Oh, you look so pretty and feminine here.
This outfit is just beautiful, and I have to say that I really love the way you label your photos.
I have that same belt from Anthro, so I might be copying this look sometime 🙂
I found your blog via Already Pretty, by the way.
i have the same shoes and wear them all the time. cute outfit 🙂