spring!

Omg it's officially spring! I can't believe that it's now so wonderful outside. The snow is finally melted and it's 70 plus degrees out. We spent the day getting lunch at NM cafe and picking up organic family owned farmed foods from my bf's mom's farm.

Todays list: maharishi pants, loeffler randall shoes, balenciaga bag, chloe shades, br tank, jack bb dakota mini trench

my own sunshine

It was rainy and gross out which made my mood pretty awful too. I wore the brightest happiest thing I could find.

Today's list: ella moss dress, banana republic sweater, mbmj leggings, steve madden boots, prada bag, and scarf from a neighbor

hello, spring? are you there?

It is surprisingly nice outside this week. It actually feels like spring might be coming after the most snow we've seen here in years. Apparently the Canada geese agree, I've been seeing and hearing them fly over already. Hopefully nature knows something we don't and spring is coming! The nice weather is the perfect excuse to put away some of my boots and bring out the peep toes. This utterly retro lace top is another hand-me-down. Not a flattering shape, but the lace and high collar so so fun! Also, Neiman Marcus has declared relaxed pants a spring trend. I have to agree with them because at the moment my favs are my harem pants, some loose draw string pants from last post, and some wide casual cargo-ish pants. They are so comfy and soft, it's the perfect transition for me, since I've been so stuck on super soft leggings all winter, I'd hate to be wearing stiff trousers or rigid jeans now.

Today's list: vintage lace blouse, theory harem pants, gap wedge peep toe shoes, aridza bross bag, balenciaga sunglasses, and banana republic gray cardi

kitty kat

This thoroughly retro cheetah print top is another hand-me-down. I love the super pointy lapels and zip up collar :)

Today's list: bcbcg pants, vintage top, thrifted blazer, balenciaga bag and shades, steve madden booties

hand-me-downs

I LOVE THIS BLAZER! This giant plaid blazer has the best giant shoulder pads. Man, vintage stuff is fun to wear. It was given to me, as was the lace top under my sweater. I have taken on the reputation of wearing old weird vintage items. It's true, I love out-dated 80s stuff to mix into my wardrobe and I would much rather wear clothes from my friends (or their moms) than from a stranger at a thrift store :)

Today's list: old navy sweater dress, vs leggings, frye boots, vintage blazer, prada sunglasses, random lace top, balenciaga flat brass first bag

a man's world

I bought this coat from the womens section of my thrift store a while back. It was missing some buttons but with some careful button rearranging of the ones that were left, it looks fine now. I love the tons of pockets and epaulettes and herringbone weave on it. It also has a drawstring at the waist to create a more cinched look. I didn't really think about the name tag but I looked at it again and realized it's by Shades of Greige. Funny because it's a trendy menswear company (maybe that's why I was attracted to it!). I love menswear stuff for its utilitarian look. Maybe that's why my new glasses are also technically Prada men's too. They are bigger and boxier than all the womens I found. My boyfriend was also wearing a great thrifted herringbone jacket...which I might have to borrow.

Today's list: thrifted shades of griege coat, theory harem pants, alternative apparel tank, frye boots, balenciaga sunglasses, balenciaga 02 caramel flat brass first

a day of chic

We decided to use up my NM perk cards and eat at NM cafe. I was surprised by the long wait but very impressed with the food. I had the hummus plate as a starter which is a misnomer because it included pita and hummus, tsatziki sauce, and salad with olives and feta enough for a meal on it's own. The fresh made rolls and strawberry butter were awesome and my meal of chicken quesadilla minus the chicken (I'm a vegetarian) was great. If you will be in Tyson's NM anytime soon I recommend stopping for a drink and hummus plate for a great shopping snack!

Today's list: mcQ lavender gabardine pants, fiorentini & baker boots, banana republic lavender tank, banana republic long brown sweater, limited shorter sweater, banana republic little army jacket, chloe sunglasses, and prada fairy bag