Posted on July 3, 2014 in Outfits
Just as I was about to head off to North Carolina for the holiday weekend yesterday, Mother Nature decided to play a cruel cruel joke on us. After a day of clear blue skies, a major thunderstorm rolled right before our flight, resulting in delays and eventually cancellation.
But fear not — we’re resilient travelers and are back at it this morning with a rescheduled flight with hopes of being lakeside by the late afternoon. I’ll be there for the rest of the weekend, wearing all things red, white and blue. I’m loving this navy crochet lace skirt (on sale now!) paired with a little patriotic plaid for a casual/chic holiday look. Happy Fourth of July weekend my loves!
WEAR
Shirt: Forever 21 (similar here and here)
Skirt: LOFT (on sale!)
Necklace: Ann Taylor
Bracelets: Greenbeads by Emily & Ashley (c/o); Sequin (c/o)
Shoes: JustFab (c/o)
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James Colvin
Posted on July 2, 2014 in Outfits
It’s only Wednesday, but I’m already in vacation mode in my head. Later today, the boyfriend, the pup and I all head down to North Carolina for a weekend on the lake for the Fourth of July! In the meantime, I’m adding a touch of tropics to my wardrobe with this midi-length palm print dress and counting down the hours!
WEAR
Dress: H&M
Necklace: J.Crew (similar here and here)
Bag: Michael Kors (similar)
Bracelet: Gorjana & Griffin (c/o)
Heels: Ann Taylor
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Posted on July 1, 2014 in Shopping
Well guys … I knew there would come a time when I would regret putting my spending habits out in the open for everyone to see. I’m slightly embarrassed about how much I spent in June, but there were some investment pieces that just needed to be had. For starters: this bright red anorak jacket for summer storms, a similar khaki anorak that I found in Chicago after it had been sold out for two months and a black leather trim trench coat (spring version here) that is completely out of season but will be an essential wardrobe staple come fall.
I know, I know — I can justify it all I want but the truth of the matter is that this month’s purchases was slightly outrageous. Luckily, I came in under budget for most of the year so far, leaving me only $25 over budget for the year to date. I would say time to reel it in, but today officially kicks off my birthday month which means I probably won’t be acting fiscally responsible until August. Can I get a YOLO?
PURCHASES
Red Coated Twill Anorak Jacket — $51.20 (was $128)
Wallpaper Floral Maxi Dress — $39.20 (was $98)
Strappy Teal Maxi Dress — $49 (was $98)
Khaki Twill Anorak Jacket — $64 (was $128)
Teal Fluted Skirt in Double Crepe — $42 (was $59.99)
Vintage Cotton Striped Sleeve T-Shirt — $17.50 (was $24.99)
Light Chambray Button Up Shirt — $22.25 (was $54.50)
Black Trench Coat (spring version here) — $176 (was $295)
White Chuck Taylor Sneakers — $44.95 (was $50)
Pearl Chain Necklace — $38
Palm Print Midi Dress — $24
SPENT
$568.07
YEAR TO DATE RECAP
January: $324.25
February: $225.84
March: $328.85
April: $390.16
May: $288.34
$25.51 over budget!