Going Green!

20 Friday Mar 2015

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Asos Oversized Blanket Scarf, black skinny belt, Black turtleneck, Blanket Scarf, Denim Jacket Outfit, Green, Max Studio, Over the Knee Suede Boots, Plaid, St. Partick's Day Outfit, Steve Madden Windsor Satchel, Tiered skirt, tortoise cateye sunglasses, Zara Tartan

This is what I wore on March 17th. You’ve to go green, Irish or not, right? I searched my closet and tried on multiple options but in the end this outfit was the victor! I was volunteering at the school for Kindergarten Registration and you know what they say about 1st impressions, so I turned it up a notch. Plus it was a slightly warmer day so a skirt seemed like a good idea considering it has been much, much to cold to wear anything but pants in the last 2 months!

I love this look because really, it doesn’t have to be just a St. Patty’s look. Black top, black tights and a colored skirt looks so simply sharp to me. Let’s start with the skirt, It’s a summer knit skirt and I usually wear it with a ribbed tank top and flip flops so it’s nice to see it finding a place in my winter wardrobe. It is old — 3 years, maybe. Marshall’s, of course. The black turtleneck from Target (this past fall) is amazingly soft and I like that the sleeves aren’t quite short, makes it less casual. My denim jacket (also seen here) is ancient– 15 years old, at least. It’s H&M and I remember when I bought it — Syracuse working my first publishing job. I have tried to replace it and made a valiant effort last year but to no avail. None of the ones I found were right. Mostly too long. I like this one because it’s short, but not cropped. I think a lighter washed one is in my future. Stay tuned. Black tights, my Chinese Laundry over the knee suede boots (seen here and here and everywhere!) balance the look. My ASOS blanket scarf (seen here, here and here)is the finishing touch because of the holiday and it is a bit chilly, so an extra layer never hurts.

Accessories! Check out my new shades from Target. I love the thick bold tortoise shell frame. I’d bet they’ll be my go to this spring. My that girl (click here to read my That Girl story) earrings look kind of Gaelic, don’t they? Bag is Steve Madden and I bought it to imitate a Coach bag that I had to have but could never find. Belt is a skinny patent from Target.

Skirt / Max Studio / Marshall’s, Turtleneck, Tights and Belt / Merona / Target, Boots / Riley over the knee suede / Chinese Laundry, Denim Jacket / H&M / Similar here, Scarf / ASOs Oversized Blanket Scarf / Similar here (color 1), Sunglasses / Target, Bag / Steve Madden Windsor Satchel / TJ Maxx

Parade Day

18 Wednesday Mar 2015

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ASOS blanket scarf in check, Asos Oversized Blanket Scarf, Aviators, Blanket Scarf, Cable knit Hat, casual outfit, Gap, Green, Green and Navy, Hunter Original Tall Boots, Jean Leggings, Plaid, Ray-Ban, St. Patrick's Day Outfit, Target c9 fleece

St Patrick’s Day Parade! So many great memories of going when I was in my 20’s (for obvious reasons) and when the weather is agreeable, we’ve taken the kids.

This sweater is one from the great sweater buy at Marshall’s of 2015 (other sweaters are here, here and here). I love the navy and green combo and have worn it many times since I bought it. Plaid seemed appropriate for the day’s festivities so I’m once again wearing my fav blanket scarf from ASOS (also seen here). Jeans are Leggings from GAP (seen here and here). The jacket is NEW! I found it on clearance at Target last week. Love it! It’s fleece with nylon quilting. Of course, now I can’t find it on their website, but it was $22 (similar here). A “cannot pass up this deal” purchase (even hubby agreed with me on this one). Boots are Hunter Original Tall in Green. If you are thinking of getting a pair — now is the time. When all this snow melts it is going to be one sloppy baseball/softball season! The knit hat is cable knit, black with silver threads and who can resist a pom-pom on top? I bought it at our local supermarket (go figure) in their seasonal section — clearance of course, $5.00. So great I bought 5 of them (different colors) and G and I share. 🙂

Sweater / Splendid Honeycomb Rugby / Marshall’s (no longer available), Scarf / ASOS / here in black, Boots / Hunter / Lord & Taylor, Jeans / GAP / Jean Leggings, Jacket / C9 / Target

Hockey, Hockey, Hockey!

23 Friday Jan 2015

Posted by clearlycorinna in Outfits, Thrift Store Finds

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Blanket Scarf, colored cords, Dolman sleeve Tee, lands end coat, Over the Knee Suede Boots, Quilted Coat, white work shirt outfits

OMG, this was one of the busiest days I’ve had in a long time (as far as kids’ activities go). 2 hockey games in the morning, then another 3 at the Arena downtown, then out to dinner with family and friends and back downtown for the Sabres game. Whew. One outfit had to do it all…keep me warm, but also not too warm. Layers of course. I struggled putting this one together, knowing what the day was going to be like and not knowing how cold it was going to get, I wanted to be prepared. I hate being cold. Looking at the pics now, I don’t love every aspect of this outfit as I did on that day. But that is all part it, isn’t it? Hit or miss?

Marsala is the color of the year, that’s just burgundy, right? Well, that’s what I’m going with. I have a couple of pairs of colored cords and they are such an easy way to add color to your wardrobe. These are from Banana Republic (maybe 2 years ago). The shirt layering is combo of a long white dress shirt, I bought just after I had T. It came with a belt (shocking, I know) and I loved it because it hid all of my extra, post baby curves. The sleeves are 3/4 and roll to short, but here I just left them rolled down and they perfectly matched the length of the striped dolman sleeve tee (also seen here) that is TJMaxx (2010). It’s a boatneck too, which I love. I have a matching fabric belt for the tee, but I thought something more structured was a better fit (belt is seen here and here). The next layer was an open front Cardigan (Kohl’s) from a few years back. And I topped it all off with my Lands End coat (seen here and here) and a trendy blanket scarf fro AE (seen here).

A special thanks to my photographer, Gigi. My girl is too cute, we had a good laugh trying to get a decent picture.

White Shirt / old (similar here and here), Dolman Tee / old (can’t find anything similar), Belt / old, Corduroys / old / Banana Republic (similar here at GAP), Cardigan / old, Coat / Lands End Kids (thrift store find), Scarf / American Eagle (no longer available online, but try stores), Boots / Chinese Laundry

More? It’s not possible.

17 Saturday Jan 2015

Posted by clearlycorinna in Outfits, Thrift Store Finds

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Blanket Scarf, Denim Dress, Over the Knee Suede Boots, Plaid Blazer, Thrift Store Fashion, Winter Layers

I can read your mind. More Plaid? YES! and this is not the end of it either! This blazer was a fabulous thrift store find. I could not resist. I thought it would be great with lots of things and for the price if I wore it twice, I’d be happy. I also thought I’d wear it sometime over the holidays but that didn’t happen so I am debuting it today. I layered it with a a small blanket scarf inspired by photos I’ve seen recently (I can’t remember where) and a belt. My denim dress (seen here with the same belt) from Kohl’s is over a light heather grey long sleeved shirt. I finished the look with black tights and suede over the knee boots (seen here, here, here and here), which are not warm at all but look so good with the outfit.

Plaid Blazer / Thrift Store find, Blanket Scarf / old, Denim Dress / Kohl’s (no longer available, but a simple google search shows tons of options), Over the Knee boots / Chinese Laundry

Blanket Scarf Obsessed

05 Monday Jan 2015

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American Eagle, Black Suede Booties, Blanket Scarf, Embellished Sweatshirt, Front Seamed Leggings, Oversized Demin Shirt

I am in love with these blanket scarves. I now have 2 of them and plan to be wearing them all winter and into the spring. I spotted this one at American Eagle while shopping for my niece. Today we took the kids slot car racing at a local hobby shop and out to dinner after at a local dive that serves AMAZING burgers. This oversized denim shirt and sweatshirt combo is one I’ve worn before (here), but it’s perfect for skinnies and leggings and today I am definitely feeling comfy leggings (need room for that burger!). These leggings were a gamble find at Walmart. The material is thick and I like the front seaming. I went with booties for a more casual look.

Denim Shirt (Old)/Old Navy, Embellished Sweatshirt/Target (no longer available), Leggings/Faded Glory, Booties/White Mountain (similar here), Scarf/American Eagle