Miss Tina Tunic

I don't ever remember seeing this shirt the many times that I've looked through Miss Tina fashions in Walmart until now. Originally priced at only $15 it was definately a steal at only $7. I've said before, when it's 90 degrees outside, it's about 50 degrees in my office. This shirt is perfect for the transition from freezing cold to hot as all get out when I get off work. I also found a cute Miss Tina shirtdress from the spring that was originally $20 marked down to only $7 too, but that will be a weekend hopefully date night post.

Miss Tina Coral Tunic-Walmart [$7]
Banana Republic Pants-Goodwill [$3.75]
Silver Belt-Burke's Outlet [$1.50]

Undergraduate Influence

Juniors Blouse-Thrift Fairy [FREE]
Faded Glory (Walmart) Jeggings [$12]
Earrings-Charlotte Russe [2 for $8]
Madison Studio Purse-Goodwill [$4]
Via Neroli Wedges-Belk [$29.99]
Belt-Charlotte Russe

Every once in a while walking across campus, I will see an undergraduate outfit that I think can be recreated for the grown and sexy. I really like the recent off the shoulder, blousy trend but rarely do I have the opportunity to get all dressed up. Last week I finally had a day off (even though I ended up in the office for about an hour-it's annual report time) and put this outfit together with some older items and recent purchases. I spent most of my day off thrifting with my sister and Camden. I came across a great sale at Plato's Closet, clearance was an additional 60%! My sister got a pair of NY&CO and Old Navy Jeans for only $15! I returned later that evening with some girls from work and got two rompers for only less than $10! My girl Brianna got the best deal of all with a romper and at least 6 summer dresses for her beach vacation for only $50, now you can't beat that!

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Spartan Bold, Blue & Gold Challenge, Day 3

 NY&CO Maxi Dress and Earrings

H&M Cardigan [$12.95]

Avon Wedge Sandal [$16.99]

Dooney and Bourke Purse-Thrift Fairy [$50]

Previous Outfits:
Day 1
Day 2

$6 Summer Dresses: Another Look

H&M T-Shirt-Goodwill [$3.75]

Wide Elastic Belt-Maxway [$2]

Orange Print Summer Dress-Maxway [$6]

Nude Mossimo (Target) Pumps [$28]

Madison Studio Purse-Goodwill [$4]

So, I've done it once again, turned one of my $6 Summer Dresses from Maxway into a completely different outfit with the addition of some accessories.

Spartan Bold, Blue & Gold Challenge, Day 2

Ann Taylor Silk Blouse-Goodwill [$3.75]

Casual Corner Cardigan-Goodwill [$3.75]

The Limited (Drew Fit) Pants-Carolina Thrift

AVON Navy Wedge Sandal [$16.99]

It's Day 2 of my Spartan Bold, Blue & Gold Challenge. I really struggled putting this outfit together on Monday, probably because it was a Monday! I knew that I really wanted to wear my new shoes from AVON because they are so comfy, so the outfit came together around my shoes. Spartan Spirit!!

Miss Tina Maxi Dress

Miss Tina Twisted Front Maxi Dress- Walmart [$18]

Kenneth Cole Oversized Handbag-Gift [FREE]

I love, love, love my Miss Tina Maxi Dress! It is so comfy, The wide straps are perfect and it can be worn without a cami underneath (I didn't want to let the girls out at work, lol). Most maxi dresses are way too long, but I didn't have to get this one hemmed and I only wore a 1.5 inch wedge. I was a little apprehensive about the print, but I decided to go for it after some encouragement from my friend Rhonda (I also purchased the dress in black just in case). If you follow me on Twitter, you know that the Thrift Fairy came to visit twice last week! The Thrift Fairy is actually a few people at work who will occasionally gift me clothes and accessories (I ain't too good for some hand me downs), one of them saw me eyeing this handbag from her yard sale pile a while ago when I joined her for dinner. She surprised me this week and gave it to me. I have some really great friends.

What's missing . . .Accessories!?!

NY&CO Jersey Wrap Shirt-Goodwill [$3.75]

Self Expressions Light Control Tank-Target [$16.99)

The Limited Pants, Bandolino Flat Sandals, Vintage Earrings

I love this outfit, but looking back at the pictures I feel like it's missing something, a scarf, a necklace, some bangles, just something extra. I don't even remember why I left the house looking so plain. Maybe it was because I was so excited about wearing the vintage earrings I purchased last week and thought they were just enough by themselves. Or maybe it was the NY&CO shirt, I gave away the exact same shirt a few years ago because it was too small (before I discovered shapewear), so when I saw this one during an impromptu lunch visit to Goodwill on High Point Road, of course I purchased it along with a few other great shirts to add to my wardrobe.

Ann Taylor Loft Blouse-Goodwill [$3.75]

Gap Polo Shirt-Goodwill [$3.75]

Spartan Bold, Blue & Gold Challenge

a.n.a (JC Penny) Ruffle Blouse-Goodwill [$3.75]

GAP Jeans, Soda Gladiator Sandals-Ross [$9.99]

Earrings-Charlotte Russe [2 for $8]



UNCG's Spartan Orientation, Advising ,and Registration (SOAR) began yesterday and will continue through August welcoming new students and their families to UNCG. For some reason, I am really excited about SOAR this year. Maybe it's because I'm working in a new office, Undergraduate Student Excellence or maybe it's the new fashion challenge I've decided to embark on. My office is involved in various activities throughout SOAR, so I plan to wear blue and gold (well, yellow) in a stylish, fashionable, trendy way (because ya'll know I only do t-shirts on game day). My Spring Color Blocking outfits will definitely be in rotation and I also hope to capture some fashionable blue and gold Spartans across campus.

Frank's Shoe Repair

So, remember way back when in early spring I did a Closet Purge and pulled out these shoes to be repaired? Well I'm glad you remembered because I almost forgot about my shoes being in the shop! I guess that's what happens when you have so many shoes. Well, Frank (I think that's his name) at Frank's Shoe Shop was only able to fix 3 pair, but I added another pair that were in my yard sale/give away basket (I had a change of heart). Getting your favorite shoes repaired is a lot cheaper than buying new shoes everytime the heel gets worn or the toe gets scuffed.

 Total to Repair [$38.60]

Frank's Summit Shoe Shop

(In the Foot Locker and Citi Trends Shopping Center)

918 E Bessemer Ave

Greensboro, NC

Red, White, and Blue

Ann Taylor Loft Blouse-Goodwill [$3.75]

Red Leather Belt-Nu Fashion Beauty Supply [$2.99]

NY&CO Knit Boot-Cut Pants

Independence Day is next month, but I've been wearing a lot of red, white, and blue or just blue and white lately. The Ann Taylor Blouse above and the Merona (Target) Tank are some of the fabulous finds from my best Goodwill Shopping Trip video. I had been searching and searching for a skinny red belt and finally found this one in the beauty supply store (or just "hair store" if you're country).

Now to these Banana Republic Pants, white pants have been on my thrift wish list for quite some time. Last week, one of my girls called me to meet her at my favorite Triad Goodwill location to help her decide on a few things she had picked out. We joke because my number 1 goal for her this year is to stop wearing juniors clothes all the time! After leaving the dressing room and with 15 minutes before the store closed, I headed to the pants and right there in front of me where these pants! I didn't even try them on before I purchased them. They are a perfect fit and are fully lined.

Now isn't that what IMPR(4L)ess is all about, finding quality name brand staple items at thrift and consignment price.

Merona (Target) Tank-Goodwill [$3.75]

George (Walmart) Cardigan [$12]

Banana Republic Trousers-Goodwill [$3.75]

I've worn this cardigan a few times this spring, each time has been different. What's your favorite look?

Black and White: The Wedding Edition

AB Studio Short-Sleeved Jacket-Goodwill [$3.75]

NY&CO White Lace Skirt $32.95 [$7.95]

Apostrophe (Sears) Belt [$1.49]

Express Beaded Necklace-Plato's Closet [$1]

NY&CO Body Shaper

Over the past few years, there has been an increasing number of weddings and baby showers in my circle of friends, families, and coworkers. In my early twenties I remember saying that I would never attend another wedding until I was married. Now that I'm in my early thirties, I've totally thrown out that saying because there is nothing like a good wedding reception with good music and great cake! And when you've witnessed someone's love story, seeing the beginning of their lives together gives you hope that just maybe one day that could be you in that white dress saying "I do" to your best friend. 

I can never decide what colors are appropriate to wear to spring/summer weddings. I don't want to be so over the top with color that I clash with the wedding colors or so dull and boring that I don't look cute when I take pictures with the bride. Lately, I've just kept it simple with black and white. It seems to be working for me so far at work and at weddings.

NY&CO Black and White Blouse
The Limited Wide-Leg Pants-Goodwill [$3.75]

Top Right: Ann Taylor Loft Blouse, New Directions (Belk) Skirt
Bottom Right: NY&CO Print Dress



My Secret Obsession . . .Earrings

Back when I first starting wearing my hair short, I probably owned 5-10 pairs of earrings, just enough to fit into a small wooden jewelry box. After my first big chop, I became slightly obsessed with earrings, big and small. I purchased this earring holder last year from TJMaxx so that all of my earrings would be easily visible and accessible. It holds 56 pairs of earrings and I just discovered with my most recent purchase of earrings that it is already full! So it's either get rid of some earrings or buy another holder, I guess I will be stopping by TJMaxx one day this week.

Black and Silver $3.80

Red and Gold $2.80

White and Gold $2.80

Forever 21 and Charlotte Russe have become two of my favorite stores to shop for trendy earrings because their earrings are lightweight (I have an attached earlobe, so heavy earrings are not an option) and inexpensive. Earrings at Forever 21 range from $2.80-$7.80 and Charlotte Russe 2 for $8.

$13 Total for All

I found some fabulous vintage jewelry for less than $5 while shopping at the Indie Market for Downtown Greensboro First Friday. I am loving all of these pieces, but really I am in love with the black and gold earrings, so much so that I wore them all weekend. I really wish I would have purchased more items because I have to wait until the next First Friday to shop Carver Jewelry. They seem to have more of their expensive pieces and not even 1/4 of the items they had at the Indie Market on Etsy. The flower piece at the top is actually a scarf clip and ya'll know I love my scarves.