Nuuly #4

This is the 4th and last item I will show from my Nuuly rental box, as 2 of the 6 items did not fit well. But I loved the 4 items that did fit, so I am considering it a WIN anyway! I do not plan to rent another box right away for a few reasons - I don't think there are enough items I am interested in, in my size right now. And, our state is going through more Covid rules so I don't really need anything at the moment (although that won't stop me from buying good deals and still posting outfits). This is the Sawyer Balloon Sleeved Tunic from Anthropologie, and I really like it! It's a very tiny black and white polka dot print with contrasting floral sleeves. I love this type of pattern mixing, and my Lenora Dame necklace (via TJ Maxx) goes perfectly with it. It finally seems like Winter here as you can tell my favorite photo spot is becoming more desolate, so tights were in order today.

 

Second Chances

I recently got this cute dress at Anthropologie during an extra 40% off sale prices deal, and even though it's colors are Spring/Summer I had to wear it anyway. I wore it last week with tights and boots (see second set of pics), and had a belt on at the beginning of the day, but felt the length of the dress with tights was a bit dowdy. Maybe it's just me but when I don't like an outfit, I feel like I need to redo it fairly soon. So it got it's second chance this week. I went with bare legs, which I don't usually do in the Winter, and a cropped jean jacket helped give waist definition (and warmth). What's going to be even better is some strappy sandals in the warmer seasons!

 

ett:twa Coreyell Turtleneck Dress - Anthropologie
Lenora Dame Necklace - TJ Maxx

1 Necklace, 7 Dresses

TJ Maxx has always been one of my favorites places to find statement necklaces for a steal! Like this $6 Anthro. And this $14 Anthro. And this Lenora Dame gem. What about a $10 Kate Spade? I recently fell in love with this agate piece there - it has so many pretty shades of pink, purple and blue. I think a common misconception about statement necklaces is that people feel they will only wear them with one or two things. I am proof that this necklace, and the 4 I linked to above, are some of my most worn accessories! Case in point, I've already matched up this beauty to 7 different dresses!

 First up is this pretty floral Maeve dress from Anthropologie which you can see on me here.

 It goes great with this Zara dress remixed with this painted jean jacket.

 It's going to dress up this solid Maurine dress.

 Love it with this oil painting tunic!

 I think this Loft dress is my favorite match!

 It goes with many swatches on this fun patch dress.

 The colors on the back are much deeper and I like how it looks with this Simply Vera dress from Kohl's (which I haven't blogged yet).



Skipping Spring

With a Winter that overstayed its welcome, and temps in the 90's this past weekend, I feel like we did not have Spring this year! Good thing I got to wear this dress at least once because with its sweater top I don't think I'll be wearing it again anytime soon. I am a sucker for "twofer" dresses, which are dresses that look like separates but are really not. It makes for super effortless mornings. I really love pattern mixing, especially black & white with a floral. I waited for this to go on sale with an extra 40% off. I believe Anthro has an extra 25% off sale right now but it is always changing.

Osceola Sweater Dress by Maeve : Anthropologie
Lenora Dame Necklace : Anthropologie via TJ Maxx
Ankle Strap Wedges : Rockport


Fresh Cut Flowers

When putting this outfit together, I was starting toward my usual colored tank with jean jacket........ I mean, there are so many colors to choose from in this skirt! But, it's been damn hot here lately and the thought of wearing a jacket was too much. So I went with a "neutral"...... chambray. I really liked how easy and comfortable this was today! I couldn't resist the print of this skirt...... little vases filled with flowers....... snagged at Anthro's Summer Tag Sale!

"Jardiniere Pleated Skirt" by Pankaj Nidhi : Anthropologie

Sonoma Chambray Tank : Kohl's

Lenora Dame Nostalgic Floral Strand Necklace : TJ Maxx

Bussola Style "Ibiza" Sandals : Kohl's

 

Linking up with The Pleated Poppy

Midsummer Remix

I know I say this a lot, but this is one of my favorite dresses from Anthropologie! You can see the comparison below on how I remixed this for the warmer months. I love the fact that my olive jacket goes with this, since there is olive in the dress - dang! that was such a good purchase! I knew I was going to get a lot of wear out of it! One of my favorite statement necklaces goes well too, with it's friendship bracelet details mirroring the patterns in the dress.

 Tanvi Kedia "Patchworked Chevron Midi Dress" - Anthropologie

Hei Hei "Report to Base" Jacket - Anthropologie (via buy/sell/trade board)

Lenora Dame "Starlight Mesa Necklace" - Anthropologie

Apt 9 Belt - Kohl's

Catherine Malandrino Heels - Zulily

Tahari Sunglasses - TJ Maxx

Zoo Outfits

Per usual, we are visiting the zoo a lot this season! I have been bad at getting outfit photos - too much commotion while there and by the time we get home I am spent. So I figured I would at least lay them out to share.

HD in Paris "Savane" Tank - Anthropologie (buy, sell, trade board)

Hei Hei "Report to Base" Jacket - Anthropologie (buy, sell, trade board)

American Eagle Festival Crop Jeans

Bussola Style "Ibiza" Wedges

Wicker Elephant Bag - Charitable Union gift shop, Battle Creek

I just love all the embroidered animals on this top! The boys are enthralled with my elephant purse!

Rock & Republic High Rise Jeggings - Kohl's

Perfect Tee in giraffe print - LuLaRoe

Birkenstocks - Moran's Consignment, Chelsea

random belt

Lenora Dame Party Animal Necklace, giraffe - Anthropologie

Sonoma Empire Midi Dress - Kohl's

City Safari Belt - Anthropologie

"Val" Sandals - Payless

Jessica Simpson Sunglasses - TJ Maxx

For past inspiration:

Camel Dress

Animal Pants

Giraffe Top

Giraffe Skirt

Camel Tee

Giraffe Tee

Camel Dress again

I'm sure I am forgetting some..... And, I already have my eye on my next piece of "zoo appropriate" clothing that I hope to show soon! Just has to go on sale. And yes, I do wear all of this stuff even when not at the zoo!

Rare Bird

A few weeks ago, I watched the documentary IRIS, about Iris Apfel. What an interesting person! Claiming that nothing she ever did in life she ever set out to do, or planned, she and her husband started out in the interior design business. Out of that, they found themselves starting up their own textile company, Old World Weavers. Over the course of their business, she decorated the White House for 9 different presidents! As she traveled the world, she picked up unique clothing and jewelry. Her signature style is like no other! She is easily recognizable with her big, round, black glasses. Her tiny frame supports not just one, but several statement necklaces! Same as her wrists, layered in bangles. Well into her 90's now, she is just as busy as ever.... curating art shows, designing window displays for posh department stores, and selling her own line of accessories (QVC) and home décor (One Kings Lane). It is said that she has one of the largest costume jewelry collections in the world. I just fell in love with her and her quirky New York apartment - what a treat it would be to have coffee with her! I really identified with her, as I love a good statement necklace, and also the fact that we both would rather have costume jewelry over real jewelry! So I thought it would be fun to round up my statement necklaces for an eye candy post! Get ready to see a whole lot of close ups of my neck wrinkles and moles - LOL!

Because of her travels, Iris's style can be very ethnic. I came close here, a few years ago, by layering 2 thrift shop necklaces.

Roberta Chiarella, sold at Anthropologie but I got on their site direct

Peacock Bib, made by me

Anthropologie - bought off the buy, sell, trade board

Target from a few years ago

Rhinestones! made by me - inspired by a Halcraft (Michael's) project

Rhinestone Bib painted by me with nail polish!

Made by me

One of my favorite Anthropologie sale finds!

Lenora Dame via Anthropologie

Lenora Dame look-a-like, made by me

Anthropologie look-a-like, made by me

Anthropologie via TJ Maxx

Anthropologie via TJ Maxx - the infamous $6 necklace!

Lenora Dame via TJ Maxx

Macy's flowers - post on this outfit coming soon...

Douglas Poon via Anthropologie - haven't posted about this one yet, but this designer likes to use lucite that looks like cut glass/crystal! Love it! Thankful I snagged this piece when it was percentage off of sale prices so it was affordable! $200 down to $40

Anthropologie

Kate Spade via TJ Maxx - an unbelievable $10!!!

J. Crew Bib via TJ Maxx - $12.99! Have you caught on yet that TJ Maxx is great for jewelry!

A few shots from my closet shelves..... Upcoming post on those fab sunglasses too! My really cool peacock lady is from Anthropologie, by artist Florence Balducci. Another bargain find - $158 down to $50.

Peacock painting by local artist with whom I am taking a class with soon. I'll post about it!

I love that I can mix in art, pictures, special trinkets, etc... in "my space", just like Iris. If you would like to know the official names to any of the Anthropologie necklaces, to search for them yourself, just contact me.