never say never

blazer-vintage; top-H&M; jeans-XXI; belt-Nine West; flats-Old Navy; clutch-vintage; ear rings-thrifted; scarf-Suzy Shier; watch-gifted

I think I shocked a few people (friends and family) with this top; let's just say this is the most leopard print I've ever worn. Lately I've just grown fonder of the beloved pattern, and I figured for 17 bucks, it can't hurt to try it out ;) I'm really starting to see why it's such a wardrobe staple, considering it can be a great neutral to remix and at the same time it can easily be a striking focal point.
It's been 2 weeks since I got it, and I've worn it 5 times already...I suppose I'm a convert now.

Oh, and here's a close up shot of the pretty, pretty earrings I snatched at a thrift store for only 50 cents!!!:) I know; I was quite excited myself! And the best part was that the 50 cents actually went towards a child that the thrift store sponsors in Central America; it's a win-win-win.

p.s.- first time wearing jeans in 3 months...I guess I'm kind of looking forward to fall, what with all the layering options and all (but really this is just my 'glass-half-full' response to what was the coldest day of this entire summer)

lucky stop

blazer-vintage (thrifted); top-Joe Fresh; shorts-Suzy Shier; wedges-Payless; clutch-H&M; ring-H&M

Sometimes you walk into a thrift store with a mission and you end up disappointed (I've been there) but other times you walk in out of pure impulse and score a bunch of fantastic silk garments for under 20 bucks! This yellow blazer was part of this latest thrift trip, which was prompted by really hot weather and a bit of time to spare :)
I'm not much of a labels person; I really don't care for them. BUT certain labels that say things like 'made in France' do get me excited (especially when they're next to "100% silk" ;))

B-day lunch date

dress-H&M; cardigan-H&M; sandals-XXI; clutch-thrifted; watch-gifted belt-H&M

I wasn't 100% sure about this outfit as I put it together, and my bf even cracked a few jokes about me checking it by sitting down and stuff, but all in all, it was a great choice for the perfect Birthday lunch date :) I wish I had taken pictures of the food we had too, because it was absolutely amazing (but then again, I wouldn't want to make you all drool ;PP) I will say this, a sweet potato/coconut with citrus and pineapple soup is probably the most genius combination of ingredients I've tasted!

p.s.- also, 2nd time we've taken pictures outdoors, and this time in a residential area! Really stepping things up, huh?! (I will admit I was sort of tense that someone would come out of their homes and ask us what we're doing...because explaining outfit shots is no easy task) We did get a few pass by-ers give us confused looks, but that's all part of the fun, right? ;)

for realz

Going thrifting doesn't always end successfully; a well known fact to many, I'm sure! But, sometimes, SOMETIMES, you luck out so awesomely that it makes up for all the times you've browsed and browsed and strikes out completely. These printed Nine West heels were a total score; so much so, that I had to pinch myself to make sure they're really an 8.5!

dress-H&M

blazer-Jacob

belt-vintage

bag-Aldo

shoes-Nine West thrifted

scarf-gift

for the love of stripes

My infatuation with stripes began a long, long time ago when I was really young and only got a part-say in what I wore. My mom was awesome enough to always ask me what I thought of the 'outfit' options she'd lay out, and would even take some of my least crazy suggestions into account. Every summer she loved to put me in some sort of nautical, striped ensemble, and ever since, as summer approaches I feel more and more drawn to stripes! I just can't pass them up.

top- American Eagle (via Winners)

pants-H&M

belt-thrifted

flats-Joe Fresh

hat-H&M

necklace- Forever 21

What's your take on stripes?