must-shop sample sales January 19 - on Gilt: Tucker, Final Sale. on Rue La La: Romygold. on Refinery29 Reserve: Stephanie Johnson travel cases, Public bikes, AlleyCat Trade & Beth Lauren Jewelry.
WEARING:
Mociun wrap dress (secondhand via MOSS – linked dress is a different pattern)
Spanx leggings
T by Alexander Wang long sleeve tee
Candace Ang necklace
DV by Dolce Vita booties
Balenciaga bag (secondhand via MOSS)
I’ve had a secret desire for a Balenciaga bag for years, but I was unwilling to pay full price or buy from ebay, so I had kind of given up on ever owning one. But this one showed up at MOSS designer consignment recently and I was instantly in love. It was still too much at full price, so I waited not-so-patiently for it to be marked down and hoped that it would still be there when it went on sale. I think it didn’t sell because of the denim staining and wear on the bag, but honestly, I don’t think the wear is that bad – I mean, it looks used, that’s all, not destroyed – and my friend Sari at MOSS was able to get a lot of the denim stain off, so I felt like it was a steal at the price. AND I had store credit for my consigned items, so it was kind of a no-brainer. I LOVE yellow with gray, and you know I wear a lot of gray – and black – and white – so I think it will fit in quite nicely to my wardrobe. And it adds just the right amount of color 
I’m excited to have something in my wardrobe that really makes me smile. Not that I don’t have any pieces already that I have an emotional reaction to, but last year, I got rid of many items that I DID love, in favor of making my wardrobe more practical, and ultimately more monotone and easy to work with. This year, I don’t plan on adding much to my wardrobe, because I REALLY don’t need anything, but what I do decide to add will have to make me smile, and I will have to LOVE it.
We’ll see what I can find! (I can already tell you that when these Repetto BB flats get marked down they will be MINE)
WEARING:
Inhabit NY Cashmere cardigan (gifted)
INDi custom jeans (they’re offering 30% off until 1/13)
DV by Dolce Vita Jamison Booties
Splendid tee
Candace Ang necklace
Jerome Dreyfuss Billy Bag (other colors on sale at Stuart & Wright)
Yesterday it was 75 degrees here in Austin – today, it stayed around 50. No wonder I’m sick. But it was the perfect opportunity to wear my new Inhabit cashmere cardigan (graciously sent to me by Inhabit NY). I got a size large, because I wanted it to be oversized, but I cannot say enough good things about this cardigan. It’s 100% cashmere, and thick – SO WARM – and it has enough interesting details so it doesn’t look like you’re literally wearing your grandpa’s cardigan (I did take out the shoulder pads though…didn’t want to look like Tim Tebow ). It’s on SUPER sale now, and with the extra $20 off code CASHMERE, it would be $219 – a mere fraction of the original retail. If you’re a cashmere-lover and always cold, you will love it, and wear it constantly for many years; I had the previous “version” of this cardigan for nearly 4 years, and I wore it every day during the Winter months.
Also, I’m really loving my INDi custom jeans lately – the wash is just right, and I’m getting used to the fit. The rise is higher than I normally wear, and they don’t gap at all in the waist; something I’d gotten used to with most jeans, but I appreciate the custom fit now. I still think they’re priced a bit high, but if you can get them for 30% off they’re worth it, especially since you won’t have to get them altered!
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WEARING:
T by Alexander Wang slit-back tee
Bordeaux (Anthropologie) skirt
Theyskens’ Theory shoes (similar style, on sale for $147)
Jerome Dreyfuss Billy Bag
It’s not often you get an outfit view from the back but it’s way more exciting than the front! And unlike the Shopbop models, I’m wearing a tank top underneath. Thank goodness. But it’s a great top; it’s a wool-blend, so it’s warmer than a basic tee, but the slit in the back will provide some built in air-conditioning for when it gets up to 73 today. It is VERY long though, so I’ve got it kind of bunched up a bit so I could wear it with this skirt. With jeans, I wear it all the way down.
This is my first item of clothing that has any interest in the back – and I like it. Kind of like a mullet: office in the front, party in the back LOL. Do you have any pieces that drape or have interest in the back?
WEARING:
Madewell skirt
Etoile Isabel Marant sweatshirt
Boots purchased in Italy
Jerome Dreyfuss Billy Bag
I decided to copy Sharon today, since she copied me yesterday with her Candace Ang necklace…and anyway, I’ve been kind of knocked for a loop the last several days with cold/allergies/sinus issues, so comfort was paramount today. As if it isn’t always
I was hoping to be able to do a big “resolutions” post and reflect on the previous year/talk about what’s to come, but my stuffed up nose isn’t allowing enough oxygen to my brain for those kinds of deep thoughts right now. But generally, Nanashi really inspired me to reflect on what I DIDN’T wear last year, which I intend to do, but I think my main goal this year, style-wise, is to buy and wear FUN things more often. Last year, I impulsively got rid of a lot of my “fun,” happy pieces (like the hot pink long skirt from Anthropologie), so I’d like to work on adding some similar pieces back into my wardrobe. Otherwise, I don’t need ANYTHING else. I have enough basics, jeans, long skirts, etc. to last the year. If I’m going to add anything to my closet, it must make me smile and feel intense happiness. As much as any item of clothing or accessory CAN make you happy….
