Yellow + Black

Blazer: Loft (old); shirt: H&M; Necklace: Shoxie; Skirt: swapped; wedges: Target

There's nothing like adding a dash of yellow to your outfit to
brighten your mood.  

I've been wearing a lot more black and white lately, so adding a
dash of color gives this look a nod to spring.  Speaking of spring,
I sure hope this morning's snow was the last until next winter.

Hope your week is off to a great start!

Unseasonable

Jacket: Buffalo Exchange; Shirt: H&M; Jeans: Gap (old); Scarf: Express (old)

 I enjoyed the weekend's mild weather, but it felt a little odd to wear a leather jacket in the middle of January.  Am I the only one hoping for one good snow before winter ends? Just me?  

Here's to a positive and productive week!

Stripes + Cobalt + Tan

Vest: Swapped; Top: H&M; Skirt: Francesca's Collections; Boots: Marshalls

Not much to say today except make today a great one! I'll have a list of my favorite reads of 2012, my holiday wish list and reflections on the year coming soon.

Stripes + Teal

Top: thrifted; skirt: F21 (dyed); Shoes: purchased w/a gift card c/oBurlington Coat Factory

A few weekends ago, I dyed (with RIT Dye) a summery skirt to give it a second life.
Have you give any clothing or accessory items a second life lately?

Faux peplum/Keeping it in neutral

White, Stripes, and Faux Snakeskin

Dress (worn as skirt): The Limited (10 years old); Shirt: swapped; Heels: Target; Necklace: H&M

This Zara top is the items I picked up in the past few weeks at swaps and thrifting excursions.  I always manage to find great thrifted and swapped items during the summer.  I try to get at least a few wears out of this ten year old dress every season which I had no idea would last so long when I purchased it.

Because I love summer so much, it's hard to believe the season is almost over.  To be honest, I've been in a bit of denial about the season ending soon but it's hard to deny now that my fall magazines are starting to arrive in the mail...I have them neatly set aside until I'm ready to turn my eye to fall fashion.  I'll give it another week before I start looking (and thrift shopping) for fall wardrobe additions. 

Is anyone else trying to soak up as much summer as possible over the next few weeks?

Happy Wednesday!

Belted Prints and Neutrals

Vest: Swapped (similar); Skirt: H&M; Shirt: H&M; Shoes: Loft; Necklace: Target

I remember a time when I rarely wore belts, but now, on most days I don't feel like my outfit is complete without the addition of a belt.  It's funny how your accessories preferences can change over time...

That's all for now, Happy Monday!