90's Vibe

Jacket: Zara girls section // dress: swapped // vintage Coach bag: thrifted // 
Ankle boots: Target // Sunglasses: Smak Parlour

Despite the fact that I am a child of the 80's and 90's, when it comes to fashion, I don't often get nostalgic for that time period. But I admit that this outfit does have a hint of the 90's to it (dark florals, denim jacket, bucket bag...).  All I need are some "Poetic Justice" waist length box braids to really take this look back to the 90's.  For today, I'll embrace the 90's, though tomorrow's outfit could be channeling an entirely different decade.

Here's to an awesome week!

Blue Farewell

 

Dress: swapped (similar) // Jacket: Zara (girls section) // 
Wedges: Target // Earrings: H&M (old) // Sunglasses: Target

I decided to wear one more summery dress to bid farewell to the season.  Goodbye summer, hello fall!  I'm going to spend some time this week storing summer clothing, making a fall wish list, setting goals for the season and creating a list of things I'd like to do in my city before winter arrives. 

How do you prepare for fall?

 

Here's to a great week!

Updated Maxi

Maxi: Mod Cloth--dyed (similar) // Jacket: Zara Kids // Clutch: H&M (similar)


What do you do when one of your favorite maxi dresses (previously worn in this post, this one and this one) starts to look faded from washing?  Well, if you're me, you buy a box of RIT Dye and dye it. I really liked the original print of this maxi dress and wasn't ready to part with it, so dying it black was a practical solution.

How do you extend the wear of your well worn (and loved) items?

Red Accents

Dress: swapped; Jacket: Gap Kids (similar); shoes: Retrospect Vintage; 
Clutch: purchased in San Francisco; Earrings: Top Shop (old)

I'm still evaluating what wardrobe editions I want to add for the summer, but in the interim, I'm getting use out of current items I own and love like this simple dress, clutch and shoes.  I'm a big proponent of wearing what works for your body type and simple dresses or skirts with an A-line cut work for me.

What styles do you rely on wearing often? 

Currently listening to: Love Hate Thing by Wale
Book of the Moment: Kinky Gazpacho by Lori Tharps

Denim+ Floral+ Mint

Jacket; Zara, girls section (similar); Dress: Buffalo Exchange (similar); Wedges: Target; Bag: H&M; Earrings: H&M (old)

I love shopping in stores like the Buffalo Exchange because of the thrill of the hunt, you never know what you'll find.  On my last trip to the store, I got lucky and found this dress in my size.  It has been in weekend rotation for a couple of weeks, but is now making its first appearance on the blog.  

Have you had any luck shopping lately (second-hand or otherwise)?
 

Jumpsuited Denim

Jumpsuit: gifted; Denim Jacket: Zara (girls); Wedges: Target; Clutch: 

vendor in Bahamas; Sunnies: Target;  

 This outfit truly felt pajama-like and though that's not a goal in my weekend outfits usually, it was a bonus. The weather in Philly was so great over the weekend that I don't even mind that it's rainy today.

Here's to a positive and productive week!

Denim + Teal

Jacket: Zara Girls section (similar)//Dress: Target (similar)//Necklace: Shoxie

Happy Monday!  Though I missed that hour we lost over the weekend, I'll gladly give up the hour for more sunlight in the evenings.  Daylight savings is definitely a win-win for a style blogger.  Spring (closely followed by fall) is my favorite season so I'm happy that it's nearly here.  This dress will easily transition to spring weather and the next time I wear it, I hope it's warm enough to go without a bulky winter coat . Despite the lack of heavy outerwear in these photos, a winter coat is still very much a necessity until spring weather decides to stick around.

Enjoy this last stretch of winter and have a great week!

Denim + Black + Tapestry

Denim jacket: Zara Kids; Scarf: UO; Wedges: DSW (exactly); Shorts: UO; Earrings: H&M

Happy Friday!  What a week!  Who else is ready for the weekend?

I go through color phases sometimes and looking back on the last few outfits I've posted, I guess I'm really feeling the color teal.

What color are you feeling lately?

Have a lovely weekend!

Currently reading: Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn