Cobalt Blue Blazer

Cobalt Blazer - Goodwill $5

I jumped on the cobalt blue bandwagon early simply because it's one of my favorite colors. I purchased this wool blazer in early fall from Goodwill, but really haven't worn it much until recently. I think colored blazers are a trend that's going to be in for a while. So far, I have red, yellow, and pink, but I'm on the look-out for orange and white. I'm not sure what brand his blazer is, but most of mine are Sag Harbor.

What color blazers are currently in your closet? 

Earring Inspiration

 Earrings - Plato's Closet $4.50

I've really been stepping out of my box and trying some different looks here lately. Yesterday, I traveled to Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC to see the amazing Kierra "Ki Ki" Sheard in concert. This outfit was totally built around my earrings I got while thrifting Saturday. I originally had on a black dress, but changed into this outfit ten minutes before I walked out the door. It's definately a cute weekend look, I'm not sure it will ever make to work or church.

Feeling Blue

Faded Glory (Walmart) Cardigan - Madison T-Shirt - NY&CO Skinny Jeans - Xhiliration Booties

NY&CO Floral Scarf

Silver Bangles

Gold Stacked Ring

Total $15.54

Retail Rehab: #50DollarChallenge Lesson: USE COUPONS!!

My shopping this month has been slow and sporadic. My #50DollarChallenge has started off great but I am learning so much about my shopping and spending habits. I have been the "See, Like, Buy" shopper for so long that it's been really hard saying no and walking away. New York and Company is one of my weaknesses so I have avoided all temptation by not even going into the store since before the Christmas holiday (I still go online 2-3 times a week). I found a $10 Rewards coupon while cleaning that expired soon so I decided to stop in for a quick lunch trip. With $20 left in my January shopping budget and only 30 minutes to spare I didn't have time to try anything on, so I already knew I would be looking at accessories only. The scarf was regular price $19.95, but blue is my favorite color and I had so many ideas for it I decided to go for it. While waiting in line, I spotted an entire rack of accessories marked down to $1.99 and $2.99, so I grabbed a couple of must-haves. The only catch with the Rewards coupon is that I had to use my NY&CO Card. But I immediately paid the $15.54 I charged with cash to avoid overspending for the rest of the month. Now next month is going to be tough with spring items hitting the stores and so many bright colors to choose from, but I think I'm up for the challenge!

New Color Combo: Red and Brown

Madison Studio (Belk) Dress - Merona (Target) Sweater - Rampage Boots - Belt XXI

Well the spring semester is well underway at UNCG and I'm just now getting caught up on everything (well, almost anyway). I really don't like taking indoor pictures, but it's way too cool in the morning so I'm trying my best. You've seen this dress a few times last year HERE, but I've been trying a new color combo, red and brown and came up with my own wardrobe remix. I don't know why I didn't think to put these colors before because they really work.

Beyonce's Red Blazer Remake

 NY&CO Scarf

George (Walmart) 3/4 Sleeve T-Shirt

Faded Glory Jeggings

Sag Harbor Blazer

Charlotte Russe Booties

Congratulations Beyonce and Jay-Z!! 

I had been meaning to remake this outfit for months now when this picture first surfaced on the web, but just got around to doing so this weekend. I absolutely love dressing up on the weekends. Although working in higher education allows me to have some creative professional style freedom, there are some looks that I would never wear to work. I was having a TWA (teeny weeny afro) bad hair day and decided to rock the turban look before my hair appointment later in the day. I'm still going back and forth with whether or not to get a frohawk. Every time that I have my mind made up, I change my mind when I get in the barber's chair.

Totally Thrifted

Hooded Sweater

Madison Turtleneck

Mossimo Skinny Jeans

$3.75 each

I have officially started Retail Rehab $50 a month challenge with my first purchases of the new year!! My first stop was Triad Goodwill and it was one of those rare occasions where I put together an entire outfit in the same shopping trip.

If you haven't stopped by your local Goodwill, Salvation Army, or other thrift store that accepts donations make sure that you find some time to do so in the next few weeks. Stores are usually overflowing this time of year with end of the year donations.

The weather has been so up and down in NC lately that I ended up switching out the turtleneck for a brown short-sleeved short, but looks were great for the weekend.

Happy New Year

Belted Sweater - Steinmart $12

Madison Turtleneck - Goodwill $3.75

Rampage Boots - Belk $19.99

NY&CO Skinny Jeans

I know I'm a few days late, but as you can see from my last couple of posts, my laptop was acting crazy resulting in some crappy photos. My first day back at work was yesterday and I just got my laptop back today, yayyy! After reaching the spending limit in my Retail Rehab $50 a month spending challenge for December, I didn't do much shopping during the holiday break. I did a little window shopping and shopped for Camden to curb temptation, but I'm gonna be honest, this is going to be one long year. 

It seems like every year for the past 5 years I have received a scarf/glove or scarf/hat set that I've exchanged for something that I really liked or needed (sssh, don't tell anybody). This year was no different. I headed to SteinMart and found this cute belted sweater on clearance (and I still have a store credit left). I finally had the chance to wear my one and only Black Friday purchase, boots, and they are oh so comfy.