Merry Christmas Dear Friends!

Outfit Recp for Third Week of December

Ann Taylor Blouse

Banana Republic Outlet Cardigan

American Eagle Skirt (Still in stores, not online)

F21 Booties

Kenneth Cole Bag

New York & Co Infinity Scarf

F21 Gloves

F21 Necklace

Loft Pin

Target Cowl Neck Sweater

F21 Cape (Thrifted & Altered)

American Eagle Trouser Jeans

Payless Peep Toe Pumps

Jessica Simpson Bag

Banana Republic Outlet Bracelet

Ann Taylor Turtleneck Sweater

H&M Skirt

Steve Madden Booties

JC Penny Bracelet

JLo for Kohls' Ring

Loft Puff Vest

Loft Long Sleeve Tee

Express Men's Scarf

Express Cropped Pants

Aldo D'orsay Pumps

Francesa's Clutch

Loft Wrist Wrap

JLO for Kohl's Ring

F21 Dress (Altered)

H&M Bag

Steve Madden Flats

F21 Bracelet

Loft Military Cardigan

Loft Bow Front Blouse

Areopostle Avery Jeans

Target Flats

BCBG Bag

Banana Republic Outlet Bracelet

New York & Co Blouse

Banana Republic Cardigan

F21 Scarf

Banana Republic Skirt

H&M Pumps

Marshall's No Name Bag

I ran out early Saturday morning to purchase the American Eagle Skirt in the first picture at their 40 % off  sale this weekend one hour before I had to be at the party that I was wearing it too!  It's not that I hadn't prepared my outfit beforehand, just turned out that I had bought the wrong size (which is what happens when I don't try things on before purchasing).  Luckily they still had my size in stock, which I bought with the additional discount and I managed to snag another skirt along the way!  Don't you just love a great silver lining?!!

Don't buy it, Recreat it: JCrew

JCrew is one of my favorite catalogs to get in the mail.  Their looks are always fresh, inspiring, visually interesting and even exciting!  Their November catalog, where I got the picture above did not disappoint. 

My first thought when I see an outfit I like is "what a great look" which is quickly followed by "how can I replicate it"?  For this look I chose a skirt that I felt mirrored more the style rather than the actual fabric of the JCrew skirt. 

I was thinking that it might be fun to receive catalog looks from you guys that you might like to see replicated.  What do you guys think?.......sound like fun?

Outfit Recap for Second Week of December

This outfit was inspired by A Bigger Closet

Loft Blouse

Loft Skirt

MaxStudio Heels

Hype Bag

Armitron Watch

F21 Blouse

Loft Slim Jeans

Target Fur Vest

Chinese Laundry Boots

Hype Bag

Loft Sweater Dress

Loft Cardigan

Loft Scarf

Chinese Laundry Boots

BCBG Bag

Eckles had to have a chin rub :)

Simply Vera Tunic

Loft Slim Jean

Dkny Outlet Booties

Hype Bag

Old Navy Necklace

This outfit was inspired by Jean from Extra Petite

Target Skirt

Kenneth Cole Sweater

Bandolino Boots

Francesca's Clutch

Armitron Watch

Avon Ring

I have really been paying out for tailoring costs lately.  So when Mr PEMS suggested I simply fold over a bit of the extra waist material on this skirt and sew it secure with a button, I gave it a try.  I have to say that I love the extra visual interest it adds (and the money it saved me)!  What do you guys think?......Too contrived or easy solution?

Outfit Recap for First Week of Decembeer

Banana Republic Outlet Dress

Target Chambray Shirt

Banana Republic Jacket

Rhiana Booties

Hype Bag

F21 Dress (Previously worn here)

Old Navy Vest

Bandolino Boots

Marshall's Bag

F21 Turqouise Ring

Same outfit.......just added F21 coat.

Loft Petite Tie Neck Blouse

AE Trouser Jeans

BCBG Bag

Bandolino Boots

Limited Necklace

Loft Outlet Cardigan

F21 Striped Sweater

Banana Republic Tank

Loft Cords

Steve Madden Ballet Flats

Anthro Necklace

Francesa's Ring

Target Ruffled Tank Dress

Loft Sequined Tank

Target Cardigan

F21 Infinity Scarf

Nine West Crossbody Bag

F21 Ring

Banana Republic Outlet Bracelet

Nurture Boots

Hello Lovely Friends!  I know it's been forever since I've posted, I've missed you all so much!!  I hope you all had an amazing Thanksgiving ;)

Outfit Recap for Second Week of November

Ann Taylor Knit Cowl Neck Dress

Isaac Mizrahi Swing Jacket for Target

Ann Taylor Textured Belt

Merona Patent Pumps

Marshall's No Name Bag

Banana Republic Outlet Pearl Cluster Bracelet and Gold Ring

(Tuesday's "Don't buy it" outfit)

Loft Jacket

Banana Republic Outlet Shell

Gap Outlet Trouser Jeans

Bandolino Boots

No Name Bag

F21 Bangle

F21 Dress

Express Vest

Nine West Cross body Bag

DKNY Outlet Booties

H&M Ring

Thrifted Necklace and Bracelet

Ann Taylor Outlet Cord Skirt (Style # 263978)

H&M Teal Faux Wrap Top

Limited Scarf

Payless Shoes

No Name Bag

Banana Republic Outlet Gold Stretch Bracelet

Loft Sequin Tank

Banana Republic Outlet Sweater Vest

Loft Olive Jacket

Areopostle Avery Jeans (Hemmed)

Dkny Outlet Booties

H&M Bag

F21 Necklaces and Silver Stretch Bracelet

Fossil Watch

Loft Sweater Dress

H&M Camel Coat (Sleeves Shortened)

Bandolino Boots

Marshall's Bag

Fossil Watch

Express Silver Ring

Same outfit, just buttoned up the coat so you can see the fit. 

I wore this outfit out Saturday and received numerous compliments on this H&M coat.  It didn't break the bank at $49.99 + $18.00 to have the sleeves shortened.  If you're taller than 5'1" the sleeves will probably fit you just fine without alterations.  Sydney from Petite Little Girl does a wonderful review on this coat here.  If you've purchased this coat as well, please leave your information and I will link back to your post.

Thank you so all so much for your feedback on the new "Don't buy it, recreate it" post series.  I'm really looking forward to doing more of those!

Also very excited to announce an Allison Izu review coming up!  Especially after trying on 30 ................(I'm seriously not exaggerating) multi branded pairs of jeans at the mall Saturday and none of them fitting correctly.  If you've reviewed Allison Izu jeans in the past, please leave your link and I will add it when I post ;)

Have a great weekend dear friends!

Don't buy it, recreate it: Anthropologie

I received my Anthropologie Fall Catalog yesterday and almost lost my breath when I came across the picture of this jacket!  I would so love to purchase such a lovely piece but my closet is already stretched to it's limits, not to mention my wallet.  (The fact that it's already sold out online didn't help either) Lol

All of these obstacles gave me the idea to do a post about recreating outfits that I can't just buy for some reason or another.  This is just an experiment, if you guys like it "Don't buy it, recreat it" will be regular feature for this blog in future.

So using the pieces I had available in my closet, here is my rendition of the amazing look above.

I'm not saying that I wouldn't buy the Anthropologie Tartan Boucle jacket given half the chance (because I so would).....

What do you guys think?  ........Yes, no, maybe so?!