The Closet Files

21 June 2011

So much for thrifty (5 of 30)

Skirt: Francesca's, $30

Top: J.Crew, $30

Sandals: Walmart, $10

Necklace: Forever 21, $5

Good news- I've been doing the 30 for 30 every. single. day. Bad news- It's been difficult to get pictures lately. I'll get them up though! Also, how ironic is it that my very last post I blogged about how thrifty I was, and now I'm wearing a $75 outfit?? I know some people would consider an outfit under $100 a good deal, but not me. Under $50 is pretty good, Under $20 or 30, now that's the best.

I also learned that although this braided hairstyle kept my hair in place all day, it definitely was notttt a good move for my face shape. Oh well. You win some; you lose some.

17 June 2011

Elephant Leg Pants (4 of 30)

Jeans: Old Navy, $4

Top: J. Crew, Thifted, $2

Belt: Mom's

Clutch: Thrifted, $2

Necklace: Mom's

Shoes: Forever 21, $15

I call these my elephant leg pants because the bottoms are seriously so large. But who passes up $4 cute and comfy clothes? Certainly not me. My entire outfit cost barely over $20, and 3/4 of it was on these sandals. I feel like I've been wearing some awesome bargains lately! I was going to wear this outfit with a navy, red, and white printed headscarf and possibly red lipstick- but it came out so nautical in a costumey way, and what I was aiming for was definitely not costumey. So I went with some brown and gold accents instead and liked the way it came out.

See this poor kid? This is all he's been doing for over a month straight- I'm not kidding. All day AND a large chunk of the night studying. For what? The DAT. It's apparently this pretty hard test that determines whether or not all of those dentist wannabees get into dental school. Greg wants to be an oral surgeon, so this test is pretty important to him. It's important to me too, because as of Monday night I have my companion and photographer back! Yay!

16 June 2011

Heels and a Dress (3 of 30)

Dress: Thrifted, $3

Necklace: Target, $6

Heels: Steve Madden via Dillards, $30

Bag: Really old

Sunglasses: Forever 21, $5

I'm kind of in love with these heels. And they kind of kill my feet. But I love them anyways. I also love this dress, and it was 1/10 the price of my shoes, which is pretty darn cool in my mind.

** Also, I wore technical #3 yesterday, but it rained and I couldn't take pictures, which is fine with me because the outfit wasn't that cool anyways.

15 June 2011

Grapes, Lace, and Awesome Dads

Dress: Kristen Davis for Belk, $15

Wedges: TJ Maxx, $20

Necklace: Banana Republic Outlet, $8

Watch: Thrifted, $2

I feel like I shouldn't be wearing something as easy as a dress already, but I really just wanted to. I also really wanted to take pictures with these dirt piles. Why? I have no idea. But for some reason these pictures remind me of grapes. I think it's the color scheme- purple, green, and brown=grapes. I have a weird thing with color association though; everything reminds me of something.

Also, my dad is pretty much amazing. Nothing in particular thats different; he's just one of those dads that somehow knows how to be your parent and your best friend at the same time. And I think thats pretty darn cool.

Lastly, were you incredibly inspired by the Lace EBEW or what?! I seriously am in love with every single one of the outfits. Definitely bookmarking that page- you should too.

Well, I that's it for random postings from me. Goodnight everyone!

14 June 2011

30 for 30 Picks

Well here they are! I wanted more skirts, but hopefully this set will make some pretty good outfits. I think I challenged myself while still staying within my own personal style, which is exactly what I hope to do with this challenge!