Some Finds from After Christmas Sales

So yesterday I had totally planned on going out to hit up the after Christmas sales, however it rained horribly and I really was enjoying my pajamas so instead I just trolled through the online versions of said sales and picked up these two items:

both from UrbanOutfitters

Now the pants weren't exactly on sale, but I couldn't resist. I'm thinking of totally wearing them together. I figure I can slap on a blazer like the one from this post. Or I may layer the blouse over a turtle neck. Either way I intend to try it out as a possible office outfit. The basic components of trousers and an embellished blouse are definitely safe enough for work, but the colors here make it a bit more daring/interesting.

Here are a few additional finds:

Now I actually didn't buy this particular collar, but I did get one similar from Asos that I think will be perfect with the black blouse above. And these shoes finally went on sale!!!

dress, blouse, shoes-Zara

Yes these are open-toed shoes and we are in the midst of winter, but a thick sweater tight will save these lovelies from being shut in for the next few months.

I am still hoping to make it out (possible today) to hit up some of the boutiques on E. Carson St. here in the South Side. I really want to check out Jupe, Fig Leaf and of course all the amazing vintage shops. There's also this new place Pandora's Box between 23rd and 24th that opened right before Christmas. I've seen dresses in the window, but it also looks to have some curios as well. Oh and I should probably go to Pittsburgh Jean Company, but in all honesty their window displays have really slumped as of late. They used to some of the best windows in the South Side. Well, where ever I find myself I'll be sure to report back.

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Two Things

First: Isabel Marant's collocation for H&M debuts today in select stores AND online at noon, so you may want to get up on that. Here are a few looks I'm lusting after. Hello mixed patterns! Love the oversized coat and the detail on these jeans. Patterned blazer, cropped colorful trousers, yes please! Of course, I cannot partake in this collection with my Year Of No Shopping, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't. So get ready to go by noon because I'm sure this noise will sell out fast. Number Two: I'm thinking about a new haircut. Something along the lines of Tilda Swinton . What do we think? I'm not going to go blond, but I like the shorter/buzzed sides and back with length on the top. Mr. Keller is hesitant, he thinks it's too masculine, but I'm kind of in the mood to go a bit edgy and I've had the same cut now for two-ish years... FYI: Tilda Swinton is my spirit animal!

Nasty Gal

Since the weather has been horrible I've been consoling myself with online shopping. And have made my first purchase with Nasty Gal : Lacy Chiffon Blouse Yuma Studded Blouse Alva Knit Dotted Stud Blouse Apparently I'm having a button-up shirt craving. I think all three of these shirts could work with the sweater, which is an alternative to your basic pull-over and may be a bit too edgy for work. But, I'm thinking a conservative wool trousers would nicely balance it out. And in writing this I've come to the realization that my work "uniform" for the rest of the winter will focus on mixing edgy pieces, (or items with unexpected details) with conservative basics. That might not always actually happen, but it's a good starting off point in planning a week's office wear. Okay, enough of my pontificating, go check out the sale over at Nasty Gal there are some great deals to be had.

40 Year Old Cottagecore

dress-Anthropologie(more options here ), sunnies- DIFF Eyewear , necklace- Benevolence LA , bag-- Shiraleah , sandals- Born I first became aware of Cottagecore earlier this summer and found it to be an aesthetic I can appreciate and find aspirational , but was not necessarily a style that aligned with my wheelhouse. Well as I've been growing my hair during covid quarantine and having picked up this dress as seen here , I felt that I was ready to tackle #cottagecore here on my 40th birthday!!! Yep, that's right today I turn 40 (but I don't look it). And while it's been a year like no other, I feel excited for my next year, decade, chapter of my life. I think it's fair to say I'm done having babies and ready to move on from the chaos of very little children to the chaos of big kids. I no longer feel like I have something to proof in my work, writing, sense of self. I'm just going to enjoy and be grateful for the many blessings of family, friends, health, a

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