Cleaning Out the Archives: NY&CO

Apostrophe (Sears) Blouse - Goodwill $3.75,  NY&CO 7th Avenue Pants $23.40

NY&CO Cardigan - Goodwill $3.75, Earrings - Charming Charlie's $5.97, Old Navy Flats

DATE: July, 2011

I love New York and Company for a few reasons:

1. Their clothes are simple and timeless. Even if I thrift something that's a few years old it usually fits right into my current wardrobe.

2. Fit. I can't say enough about the fit of NY&CO, especially their pants.

3. Cost. With the right coupon and the right sale, I can usually go in NY&CO and really rack up on some wardrobe staples.

4. Professional Trends. Somehow NY&CO takes fashion trends and make them appropriate for young professionals.

FYI - Not every outfit has made it to the blog this year for whatever reason. Every week, I plan to take a look back at some outfits that didn't make the cut before and post it. If I wore it, I have to be comfortable enough to share it.

GHOE: Mary Mary Concert Outfit

Every since I started thrifting a few years ago, my shopping experiences have just not been the same. I try and try to shop in some of my favorite retail and department stores but the price and sale has to be just right. One of my favorite stores of all time is New York and Company. When I catch a sale and have a coupon I am just too excited. I popped into NY&CO on my lunch break and while back and caught one of their 70% off redlines sales. I can't believe this sweater was on clearance, I don't remember ever seeing it on display or on the website but it's perfect for this  mild fall weather we are having in NC right now.

 I wore this outfit yesterday to kick-off the Greatest Homecoming on Earth (#GHOE) at NC A&T State University. AGGIE PRIDE! This year Mary Mary, two of the most stylish ladies in gospel, headlined the gospel concert. It was amazing! I loved all the fashion from the students who attended (although a few outfits were more club appropriate than gospel concert appropriate) to Erica and Tina looked who looked great from head to toe. Erica had on this too cute sequined top that makes me want to jump on the sequin bandwagon, like today.

NY&CO Streetwear Sweater $15

Faded Glory (Walmart) Jeggings

NY&CO Faux Leather Jacket

Summer Recap . . . Rompers

Where did the summer go? The temperatures are cooling down and I'm already shopping for fall/winter again. Here's a look back at a few trendy rompers that I added to my summer wardrobe:

Juniors Romper-Macy's [$9.99]

Vintage Purse [Thrift Gift]

Gladiator Sandals-Forever 21

 Juniors Romper-Plato's Closet [$4.12]

Mossimo (Target) Sandals [$7.48]

Vintage Patent Purse [Thrift Gift]

 Mossimo (Target) Tank

Juniors Shirts - Macy's [$9.99]

Bamboo Platform Sandals - Rugged Wearhouse [$7]

 Juniors Romper-Plato's Closet [$3.60]

NY&CO Cardigan [$6.24]

Cleaning out the archives . . .

I admit that I haven't been on it the past few months with taking pictures and posting regurlary. And even when I've taken picures, they somehow just haven't made it to my computer, much less to the blog. In an effort to clean out the archives, here's a few outfits from the past month or so. 

Outfit 1

Xhiliration (Target) Dress - Goodwill [$5]

H&M Cardigan [$12.95 BOGO 50% Off]

Forever 21 Earrings [$3.80]

Outfit 2

Fire (Macy's) Romper - Plato's Closet [$6.50]

NY&CO Cardigan [$7.49]

Outfit 3

Apostrophe Blouse - Goodwill [$3.75]

NY&CO Cardigan - Goodwill [$3.75]

Earrings - Charming Charlie's [5.97]

Outfit 4

White Stag (Walmart) Cardigan [$5] - NY&CO Skinny Pants [$6.56]

Outfit 5

Casual Corner Cardigan - NY&CO Tank - Banana Republic Pants

Outfit 6

Miss Tina (Walmart) Dress - NY&CO Shrug - NY&CO Sandal [$13.47]

Fun Floral Shirt

Delia's Floral Shirt-Goodwill [$3.75]
NY&CO Cardigan [$7.50]
Easy Spirit Sandals-Goodwill [$4]
Earrings-Walmart [$3.88]

NY&CO Pants

Who remembers Delia's catalog? I remember my cousin Treeia and I flipping through Delia's when we were younger, picking out things that we never ordered. This shirt is bright, fun, and floral! I paired it with some wardrobe essentials for work, but could easily wear it with some denim shorts on the weekend.

June Ambrose Inspired Turban

June Ambrose and Chrisette Michelle

I've been taking quite a few fashion risks lately! A few weeks ago, I decided to jump on the turban bandwagon and see what responses I would get. I'm sure that this look will never make it to work, but it was fun to wear on the weekend.

Black Jumpsuit

Norma Kamali Jumpsuit - Walmart [$7]

Leopard Print Scarf - NY&CO [$5.11]

Mossimo Wedge Sandal - Target [$20.98]

Wide Red Belt - H&M

I really thought that I just couldn't pull off the jumpsuit look with my body type. I actually tried it on months ago when it first hit Walmart stores (it was regular priced and not in my budget at the time so I left it behind . . . until I saw it on sale on Walmart.com. I made some minor adjustments (pulled out the drawstring and added a belt), but everytime that I've worn it I've gotten so many compliments. An added bonus is that it's super comfy!

Sunday's Best: Tea Party Bridal Shower

NY&CO Ruffle Blouse

White Floppy Hat - Dots [$8]

Silver Earrings - Walmart [$3.88]

Cato Print Full Skirt - Goodwill [$3.75]

Easy Spirit Sandals - Goodwill [$4]

Navy Straw Hat - Maxway [$6]

White Veiled Hat - [Borrowed]

Sherita's getting married!! And I was super excited when I received an invite to her "Tea Party" themed bridal shower! The skirt and white sandals were a Goodwill find a month ago and were perfect! Now the hat, let's talk about it. I bought the blue hat from Maxway for only $6 and loved the look, but it just didn't give the outfit the pop I was looking for. I borrowed the white veiled hat the day before the bridal shower from my friends mother, and also loved the look (I am loving all things vintage lately), but again it just didn't give the outfit that pop I was looking for. The day of the bridal shower, with two hours to spare, I decided to venture out and find the perfect hat in my IMPR(4L)ess budget! I ended up at Dots, the first hat I tried on was ok, then I tried on this one. One of the cashier's stopped stocking earrings and exclaimed, "That's cute, buy it, like right now!" Another customer asked, "Are you gonna wear it with what you have on?" Another customer walked up, sooo you get where I'm going . . . I purchased the hat, declined a bag, ripped off the tags, put it on my head, and went to the bridal shower. I had so much fun! Now I have to figure out what to wear to the wedding in a few weeks, maybe Black and White?

Jersey Knit Dresses

Juniors Dress-Rainbow

NY&CO Ruffle Dress

Braided Belt-Uptown Cheapskate [$2]

Via Neroli Wedges-Belk [$29.99]

Sometimes I get really frustated when I walk in my closet to and see a bunch of knit, solid-colored summer dresses. Don't get me wrong, I love some jersey knit for the summer, but I wish I was a little more daring with color and prints. In an effort to step outside the box I try to add accessories that will make each dress stand out a little bit. I guess even a true fashionista has days were they just feel "blah and boring". 

. . .stay with me in the YELLOW!

NY&CO Knit Maxi Dress

Straw Hat-Ross [$5.99]
Liz Claiborne Purse-Goodwill [$3]

Yellow-India.Arie

Everytime I hear you say hello
All I see is yellow
Like daisies in the meadow
And I just thought you should know
That everytime you go away, my yellow turns to gray
What I'm trying to say is it shouldnt be this way
And I need you to stay

Stay with me in the YELLOW! 

More Yellow:

Spartan Bold, Blue and Gold Challenge

Spring Color Blocking: Blue and Yellow

Sunday's Best: The Mother's Day Edition

Sunday's Best: The Easter Edition

Fashion Dare Tag: White Pants

The Limited Knit Shirt

NY&CO White Ankle Jeans [$14.99]

Forever 21 Gladiator Sandals [$9.99]

Vintage Handbag-Yard Sale

I was so excited last week when I stumbled across a "Fashion Dare Tag" from Chica Fashion. White pants had been on my wish list for a while until recently, I found a pair of Banana Republic Trouser Pants at Goodwill and bought these jeans at New York and Company the same day they went on sale.

Black Jeggings

He asks - "Are those tights or jeans?"

I reply -"They're jeggings"

He looks at me sideways and says - "Leggings?"

I reply - "No, jeggings. J-e-g-g-i-n-g-s"

Another sideways look, he asks - "Why are you making stuff up?"

LOL, it took him calling his older sister to confirm that there was actually pants called "jeggings", why he didn't take my word for it I just don't know. I found these Faded Glory Black Denim Jeggings on clearance at Walmart for only $5!! I really wish they would have had more colors in my size, because I would have gotten them all.

Outfit 1

Apostrophe (Sears) Blouse

H&M Cardigan [$12.95]

Outfit 2

NY&CO Blouse

NY&CO Thong Sandals [$13.50]

Outfit 3

NY&CO Print T-Shirt

Soda Gladiator Sandals-Ross [$9.99]

Spartan Bold, Blue & Gold Challenge, Day 4

NY&CO Tank and Cropped Ankle Jeans [$14.99 each]

H&M Jersey Cardigan [$12.95]

Soda Gladiator Sandals-Ross [$9.99]

Where did the time go? SOAR Session 8 was last week and I only posted 4 outfits for my Blue and Gold Challenge! Now that SOAR is over, July is spent getting ready for August and the beginning of the Fall semester. This outfit is probably my favorite. White jeans have been on my wish list for a while and I absolutely love these skinny fit ankle jeans, they're perfect for the summer.

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

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]

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

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]