H&M

I’m gonna need a bigger closet

I don’t know if you’ve been able to tell or not, but I’ve recently become just slightly obsessed with fashion. The most I’ve been since having kids actually. I tried to remember back before husband and babies and while it was 15yrs ago, I do remember taking a portion of my tips (I was a Bennigan’s waitress back in the day) and going to the mall every week. I also remember having a $500 JCP card & a $300 Victoria’s Secret credit card that were always pretty close to limit. Although it’s apparent I was once in to shopping, this is the first time I’ve really been interested in fashion. Like, putting whole outfits together with accessories & such.

As you can imagine, after 15 yrs, two babies, a myriad of sizes from 0-10…my wardrobe was kinda sad. Toss in the fact that when I did buy things, I bought things that would get me by, but not necessarily classic staples. Which means, half of the stuff I bought that still fits, ends up getting tossed because I don’t like it anymore.

So…for the last few months I’ve been buying some much needed additions to my wardrobe.

black blazer (H&M) :: jean jacket (H&M) :: seersucker blazer (the Limited) :: black sheath dress (the Limited)
nude wedges (Gianni Bini) :: brown flats (Gianni Bini) :: black pumps (Christian Louboutin)
striped tee (H&M) :: white tee (the Limited) :: white sleeveless blouse (H&M) :: black pencil skirt (Express)

And, because shopping for staples is boring without some ‘just because’ pieces thrown in…here are some of the fun purchases I’ve made

1) I am in L.O.V.E with my new DVF wedges (anniversary present from my hubs!)

2) You know when you try something on, and the instant you put it on, you know that you have to have it? That was this Cremieux striped maxi. I was not leaving the store without it!

3) white peplum & pink sequin pencil skirt (black version)

4) neon distressed chinos (clearance rack at AE)

5) boyfriend jeans (Target) – not the most awesome boyfriend jeans ever, but at $30 and the only ones I’ve found thus far that I even liked on me, I was sold!

6) Vince Camuto low heeled sandal

I {heart} shopping

I’ll be the first to tell you that I’m not the most fashionable person I know. But with the help of the fashion savvy people in my life, Pinterest and the interwebs, I’m getting better (I think).

I’ve been having a lot of fun shopping lately. I don’t always love shopping, but I’ve found a ton of fun stuff recently. Shopping comes in waves for me. Sometimes I try to shop and there’s nothing good out. Other times, I find all kinds of great stuff. We got an H&M in our city this past year and I have been horribly overwhelmed whenever I tried to shop there. However, I must have been in a good shopping mood the other day because I was finally able to find a few things to try on…yay! That was just the start of my shopping fun.

H&M finds…awesome blazer for $20, the shirt underneath and a cute summer sweater with a zipper at the back neckline (not pictured :().

Dillards…Michael Kors top (on sale for $27!) and Jessica Simpson Jeans. (already owned the Gianni Bini nude wedges)

Now to figure out the jewelry. Accessories are my biggest obstacle, my kryptonite…whatever you want to call it. I just can’t seem to visualize it very well when I’m out buying jewelry and I seriously…over think it! I really love the layering look that’s popular right now so I think a couple of layered necklaces would look great with this outfit. Just gotta find some! Maybe I’ll cheat and buy the layered necklaces that are all in one.

In addition to looking for a necklaces to layer, I’ve been looking for bracelets to add to my collection so I can sport an arm party like these girls.

Source: The Beauty Department

Source: The Glitter Guide

Target shoe finds…Red wedges. Don’t these just scream SUMMER?! I love them! They’re pretty comfy too.

Yellow Merona ballet flats

Those who know me, know that I’m usually in jeans & tees or workout wear (see exhibit A & B below). I’m just trying to get more fashionable so that when I do actually have somewhere to go other than the grocery, school or the gym…I’ll have something cute to wear. 😉

Exhibit A & B…my daily attire along with jeans & t-shirts

Sorry about my cut off head. I’m usually not made up or I feel like a dork smiling for the camera when I’m trying to show my outfit. It’s a bit ridiculous how much I cut my head off though. I’ll have to get better about that!