Day 3 of Valentine's Colors

I'm a little behind on Valentine's Day outfits, but this was the first time I had gotten dressed in days (after being sick). Yesterday, I wore rolled up jeans with this burgundy cutout sweater and matching boots and brimmed-hat and a floral/lace scarf. To go with the scarf, I wore cream-colored lacy, metal earrings. For makeup, maroon eyeshadow and lip-gloss. Admittedly, I have had this hat for one or two years and haven't worn it until now- it was too cute for the bargain when I bought it- it's really a better hat for fall than winter. 

Sweater: Express, 50% off, $20

Booties: Rue 21, $15

Scarf: LTD. Commodities, clearance, $5

Hat, Rue 21, clearance, $5

Earrings: warehouse sale, $2

Makeup: Ulta

Day 2 of Valentine's colors

These pants can be worn with many colors, but today, they are Valentine's Day-themed and I'm highlighting the pink. I wore a navy blue tank underneath this pink dolman top, and pink booties. For jewelry, an array of matching charity bracelets and pink rose studs with dark blue faux pearls. For makeup, pink and navy shadows with navy liner and a muted pink lipstick. For a handbag, I'm using my reversible blue and white patterned tote. 

Pants: NY&Co, 50% off, $35

Top: have had for a very long time

Boots: Rue 21, $15

Earrings: both pairs- eBay, blue earrings were worn on my wedding day

Go Pats! (...and Happy Valentine's Day month!)

Since today is Feb. 1, I already knew I was going to wear red or pink to kick off Valentine's Day month. However, it was a matter of what red (or pink) item I would be wearing. Since the Patriots will be in the SuperBowl this weekend, I went with red and the other Pats colors. I wore a red cardigan with a navy tank and navy tights and ankle boots (!!!) Instead of my navy pencil skirt, I wore charcoal because the navy skirt has a gold zipper. I knew I would be wearing this silver Patriots necklace, so I couldnt' mix the gold and silver. Also, for jewelry, I wore silver hoops and red rose studs as well as a Patriots bangle bracelet and red and blue charity bracelets with a silver ring. For makeup, I wore charcoal and navy shadows with navy eyeliner and red lipstick. 

When outdoors and traveling, I am using a reversible grey, navy and white handbag and a red shawl over my jacket with a charcoal grey winter hat. 

Cardigan: hand-me-down from Godmother

Tank: Amazon, $5

Skirt: H&M, $9

Boots: Kohl's, $20 with coupon? 

Jewelry: Patriots charm: Christmas gift; Hoops and bangle: given to me from Aunt; Rose earrings: eBay; Ring: found; Charity bracelets: ALS fundraiser/memorial

Handbag: Dickie's, school bookstore clearance, $11

Shawl: hand-me-down with matching dress from Godmother

Hat: K-Mart, clearance, $2 (have a matching scarf)

Makeup: Navy shadow: Avon; Charcoal: Ulta; Lipstick: Ulta; Eyeliner: given to me from mother 

InVESTed Two

Similar to yesterday's outfit, I'm wearing another vest and it, too, is grey. (I notice that I go for a certain type of outfit in my closet each week- as if it's a theme for the week. I have been known to do this intentionally, but apparently do it un-intentionally, as well.) With this charcoal vest, I wore a plaid and antique lace charcoal scarf and a black pencil skirt and long-sleeved tee- just like yesterday, as well. Instead of black tights, however, I wore grey and, shown below, you will see that I'm wearing black boots (!!!), but I am chancing charcoal ankle boots at the moment. (Should still be in flats, probably...) For jewelry, I wore grey dangly earrings that go pretty well with this scarf- these are from the 80s, I think. For makeup: charcoal shadow and a bright lipstick.

Vest: have had so long, I cannot remember where it's from or the cost! 

Scarf: gift from mother

Earrings: hand-me-down from Aunt, vintage ;)

Long-sleeved tee: hand-me-down from Godmother

Makeup: all Ulta 

InVESTed

Today, I wore a grey vest that hasn't been worn in a while- I had to look at least a little more professional than usual since I'm presenting this evening. Hopefully this works with the black pencil skirt, long-sleeved tee and flats. (The vest is much cuter with dressy ankle pants and heels, but...you know....that cold-legs and no-heel thing right now.)

For jewelry, I wore a black, white and grey geometric gold-toned necklace and earring set. I tend to always wear this necklace with this vest since they match and, well, I bought them at the same time. For makeup, the same as yesterday- orange-red lipstick for a color pop and gold and black shadows. 

Vest and jewelry set: local boutique- Flaunt, 50% off, $20/ 50% off: $7

Skirt: K-Mart years ago, $8??

Shoes: (same as yesterday)

Makeup: same as yesterday)

Shiny new things!

Today, I wore a top I purchased in October and haven't worn yet. In my defense I thought I might wear it around New Year's, but plans changed. With this elastic mock-neck, I thought these black gold-toned tassle earrings would go well. I wore a black pencil skirt with black gold-tone leather flats. The gold in the shoes and earrings go with the gold in my blouse. For makeup, I wore gold and black shadows and an orange-red lipstick to add some color to this outfit and so I'm not totally washed out. I wore my hair down with curls- I normally like hair up with a mock-neck top, but I was afraid this top ad earrings would like too dressy. 

Blouse: JC Penney, clearance, $5

Earrings: NY&Co., sale, $7

Shoes: Aldo, clearance, $15-20? (have had them for a long time)

Makeup: Gold- CVS, NYC brand; all other: Ulta

Romantical

Yesterday I needed to wear black so I went with this new top that I haven't worn yet. It's kind of romantical with it's lacy shoulders and high neck and statement sleeves. With the high neck it looks nice with a bun and I wore pearls and black rose jewelry. (The pearls match the buttons on the back of the top and the black roses match the lace.) For makeup, I wore just black shadow. For pants- high-waste ankle. 

Top: NY&Co., sale, approx. $20

Pants: NY&Co, sale, $30

Pearl bracelets: given to me as a set

Rose bracelet: warehouse sale, $2

Rose earrings: eBay, $2?

Double-sided pearl earrings: purchased for my wedding (didn't end up wearing)

Makeup: Ulta

More pink.. for Valentine's Day

Yesterday, I decided on all pink and would have even worn matching shoes if I were able to put on some heels. But, I'm still in flats, so it just looks like I have no shoes on, these days, when I wear black tights. 

In addition to this antique rose top, sweater and skirt, I wore a matching necklace that's accented with charms, pearls and fabric rings. To go with the necklace, I wore assorted pearl bracelets and dangly multi-tone earrings, also accented with pearls. 

Since I wore aa black top underneath this blouse, I wore black tights and shoes and added a black belt to bring it all together. For makeup: antique rose and black shadows and a muted pink lipstick.

Top and skirt: Nordstrom Rack, $12.99, $19.99

Sweater: Frugal Fannie's, $16

Necklace: warehouse sale, $5

Earrings: Charlotte Russe (or Alloy), clearance, $3?

Bracelets: some came with different bangle sets and the others were given to me (stretchy pearl set) 

Makeup: all Ulta

Hate is too great a burden

It was MLK's birthday weekend, so I had to represent, as usual. I wore this custom-made MLK tee (that I outgrew years ago) with a long sleeved tee underneath, jeans and a floppy hat. I also wore these Adidas high tops that match perfectly since, they too, are navy blue and black. I just so happen to (still) have an Adidas backpack purse I've had since high school and it matches my sneakers to-a-T (pun intended).

For jewelry, I wore 'peace' and lotus flower Alex & Ani bracelets as well as a 'dream' Luca & Danni bracelet.

For makeup: navy eye shadow.

Tee: custom made years ago

Sneakers: Adidas sale, $22

Backpack purse: Bob's Stores, circa 1998

Bracelets: lotus flower and dream- gifts; peace- free with coupon

...I still have a dream...

Yesterday

More pink for Vday in...28 days! Really, though, I'm not sure I'm totally comitted to Vday colors just yet, but you may see a lot of pink in the upcoming weeks. 

The top I wore today reminds of one an old school poet would have worn with it's puffy shoulders. (Isn't there a Seinfield episode about puffy sleeves?) With it, I wore a blush and cream crochet-lined scarf (very similar colors to yesterday). I wore black pull-on dress pants (with socks) since it's SO cold out. For earrings, I wore cream danglies that have a similar pattern as the lace on the scarf. I wore blush ruffle flats (again, like yesterday) to go with the scarf since I'm really just sick of wearing my black flats. For make-up, you got it!- the same as yesterday's colors!

Top: Express, 50% off sale, approx. $20-25

Pants: NY&Co, Doorbuster deal, $15

Scarf: Christmas gift a couple years ago

Earrings: warehouse sale, $2

Flats: Family Dollar, $8

Makeup: all Ulta