The Crown Bijoux: Black Dress

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31.10.14

Hand Me Downs

Let me start by saying, I wanted to wear this outfit with black knee-high boots.

I don't have black knee-high boots and this outfit is mocking me.

But alas, I'm trying to make a point here. One of my favorite people in the world decided to go through her closet and give me some of her clothes. Now, she's a naturally generous person, but I don't know how someone can give away clothes - except I kind of can. You know that shirt that you purchased on a whim and were like "no way, I'm not trying just this shirt on... it'll fit" and then it didn't? Yeah, you don't wear it... what are you going to do with it? You have some options:

A) Keep it and never wear it. Hi, Hoarders is calling.

B) Consign it... except you've already tried that and it didn't sell within the 9 week time-frame.

C) Donate to Goodwill - Great cause! Total option... but...

What if your friend wants it?

I'm not saying don't give to Goodwill (or your other local charity thrift store). I make a point to give up clothing at least twice a year (sometimes more) because I'm SO super fortunate, and I need to give up some of my material possessions for the greater good.

But... to save money and kick that "must go shopping" habit for a couple of weeks, have a clothing swap! My dear friend gave me this AWESOME wool sweater - BRAND NEW and I love it.

I'm usually freezing at work - not today!

Get over the stigma of hand me downs. They're fabulous. And sometimes, you may try something you normally wouldn't but continue to try because you just love that friend. I know this because this said friend loves jewel tones (I'm afraid of them) and she gave me a couple jewel toned shirts. Every time I wear them, I think about her and it makes me happy because I live an hour and a half away from her and don't see her often. It's like a token of friendship right there.

Hand me downs are great.

In other news:

HAPPY WEEKEND/HALLOWEEN!

28.9.14

Early Halloween

My favorite television show of all time is Gilmore Girls. During their 100th episode, Emily Gilmore, the grandmother who is impossible to please, tells her daughter Lorelai that it's very important to find a man who has excellent taste in jewelry. Well, I've never made that a large part of my criteria, but it is pretty nice. Boyfriend tends to get me an item or two each Christmas and Birthday for me, and this necklace was one of them. Not only do I love it, but it's something that I probably wouldn't have picked for myself. But I love that he looks at pieces and thinks of me, and that's the best part of all.

Also - the wrap dress is my favorite thing, ever. Like, no lie, I love it. This one is actually a faux wrap, but it is so chic, so comfortable, and just a great classic piece. Thank you, Diane Von Furstenberg. I will always be indebted to you and your fashion creations.

10.3.14

Black & Yellow

[Glasses - Warby Parker; Necklace & Belt - Loft; Shirt & Dress - Gap; Bracelet - Gift; Bag & Tights - Target; Shoes - Strawberry]

I've discovered another outfit for the tights! I think I can handle this one a little more. Because I wear black so often, I enjoy adding a pop of color here and there. Usually that comes in the form of a necklace, cardigan, scarf or shoes. But the tights really give the outfit something.

I did have an issue with it when Boyfriend said "I like your Steelers outfit." I'm not a fan of Pittsburgh sports.

Or Big Ben. Ew.

But I digress, I think they're growing on me. Watch - by the time I come up with another outfit it'll feel like summer - I'm afraid we're going to skip spring completely.