Outfits Not Just Clothes

You may recall from this post my ongoing search for the perfect white blazer. Well I've taken the plunge and ordered this version from J.Crew: Thompson Blazer in  Bi-Stretch Cotton  also available in several other colors. My plan is to wear this piece beyond summer into fall and hopefully next spring as well. I'm debating on getting the "matching" trousers... In the meantime, included in the white blazer shipment are these wool, drawstring bottoms.  Drapey Wool Sweatpant You may recall how last year I deemed S/S '14 as the season for the drapey pant here . Well, I'm going to revive that proclamation for THIS summer in the vein of athleisure wear and all around comfort. This pair being wool, will also be great come fall/winter. When adding new pieces to one's wardrobe I think it's smart to see beyond the current season and plan ahead. Being a dyed-in-the-wool Virgo I can't help but make a plan, and I LOVE making outfitting plans ...

Awaiting the arrival of the following items with giddy anticipation!!! Anthropolige Went back and forth on whether to get the black or the blue, decided on the black, as I can see this finding it's way in the fall with a turtleneck and boots. Also, the lovely piece has side-ties to adjust the fit! Banana Republic I'm usually not a fan "spelling out" my style so to speak, but I just couldn't resist the humor of this clutch. I plan on having it be my summer  go-to going-out bag! Besides the top two purchase I've been eyeballs deep in an ongoing search for THE white blazer to complete my summer style.  Zara J.Crew Mango The trouble I'm having is finding non-linen options. Yes, linen is great for summer, but the wrinkle factor is just too much for my busy schedule. Plus, ideally, I'd like a piece that can be worn into fall, and possibly later winter/early spring aka sprinter of next year. Plus, I'm coming a...

This past weekend I went with a friend to the Red White & Blue Thrift on E. Ohio Blvd and I scored a major, MAJOR deal.  This Jcrew blazer: As you can see the original tags are still attached and the original price for this blazer was $278!!! Red, White, & Blue priced it at $74.95, which is a very deep discount.  But wait... the green tagged items were an additional 50% off that day!!!! So I paid, $37. 48 saving $240.52  from the original price!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!     I know I said I was going on a shopping fast here . But this was not a retail or online situation, so I felt that it was not in violation of my previous edict.