Day 16: Floral Fire

My new bracelet came to me first from a yard sale. As I was browsing the dresses at Ross, this one jumped out at me and screamed, "You need me for that bracelet." The rest is history and I'm one dress richer, or poorer depending on how you look at the situation. It has a high neck on it and I didn't want to detract from the design, so I stuck to the bracelet and a costume ring (also from a yard sale) that blend into the look. I'm incorporating my wedges again (even if I don't know their price) just because I like the feeling of wearing them, but any black flat, other black booties, or a nice shoe that matches the colors in the dress could also work. The dress is a bit clingy but still classy which can be a tough line to straddle. I adore the fiery fall spirit in this dress and would love to go walking through a path of deciduous trees during autumn sometime. One item is often enough to start an entire look, so long as you keep your eyes peeled for the other pieces of the puzzle.

Dress: $ 8.99

Ring:$. 50

Bracelet:$. 50

Outfit:$9.99

Take advantage of the privilege to dress how you want, and boldly take your fashion where no one has gone before. 

Day 15: Tropical Transcendence

This dress was such a great find at Ross with its short slip and long overlay. The whole outfit makes me feel like I'm on vacation. Blue and gold were the leading colors for the accessories here (earrings, belt, sandals) with a necklace that includes every color of the outfit. This is actually the dress that the belt came with, even though I've used it before in a couple of my posts. This belt gets passed through my wardrobe quite a bit and the versatility is astounding, from the elegant Breezy Blue to the loud Flower Power and now this Tropical Transcendence. With such a colorful and eye-catching dress, confidence is the most important accessory so you don't drown its brightness. The earrings and necklace were from yard sales, but I just got the necklace a couple days ago and decided it fit with this outfit the best. The sandals were a gift so the price is unknown. When it comes to yard sales there are a few pointers to give out. Even if the place looks a bit run down, you never know what you will find. A relative could have given a beautiful present and the seller had no idea of its worth so they sell it for a dollar. In the ritzy neighborhoods, there is a cross between people knowing its worth and wanting that price for it and the people who have a lot of money and don't particularly care how much they sell it for, as long as they get rid of it. Of course there are other people (like movers) but these are just a few. 

Dress:$4.19

Earrings:$1

Necklace:$1

Outfit:$6.19

Do not equate quality and beauty with price. Yard sales and discount/second hand stores are free-for-alls where no such rules apply. 

Day 14: ( Jackie) Onassis Opulence

This is a Jackie O. inspired outfit on the left and a flight attendant style on the right. I built the outfits around the scarf that I got as a gift. Sometimes, two ways of wearing something are too wonderful to choose just one, so I had to display both. Jackie O's signature style of a scarf tied under the chin and large sunglasses needed to be paired with a nice set of pearls (even if they are costume) and vintage heels. For the other outfit, I decided on simpler jewelry that matched the roses on the shoes since a necklace would get lost under the scarf. My Ann Taylor Loft dress, heels, pearls, ring and earrings have all come from yard sales over the years. 

Dress:$2 

Necklace:$1

Bracelet:$. 50 

Earrings : $. 50

Ring: $. 50

Heels:$2

Left outfit:$5.50

Right outfit:$5

Cheap chic is the best kind there is.

Day 13: Sweet and Simple

Another treat from my Neverending Bag of Clothes has made an appearance.  You can never go wrong with a nice plain t-shirt. Mine has a sequin pocket and stripes on the shoulders, but they are minor embellishments that add just a hint of pizazz. I always get so many compliments when I put this bow clip in my hair since it blends so well with my natural color. It's amazing how something so minor as a clip from a yard sale can add a wow factor to a style and make everyone comment on it. Not to mention, I have this necklace from an entirely different garage sale that goes perfectly with the stones on the bow. An important tip is to try and remember what you already have and what you can add on to, such making a jewelry set with assorted pieces or adding a new item to a favorite outfit. 

I adored these shorts when I first saw them at Ross because of the fine details like a lace made of circles, lining the pockets and the strategically placed tear marks. Lastly, I have my trusty Ralph Lauren white flats that I love incorporating into my outfits. 

Shirt: < 10 cents 

Shorts: $13.76

Hair bow: $1

Shoes:$2(should I even include this price anymore)

Outfit price: $16.83

Details make an outfit special. They are what take a boring set of clothes to the next level of envy and glory. 

Day 12: Country Charisma

The country flare is always a nice change. It had a nice innocence in its sweet style, colors, and pattern that most other outfits can't replicate. The lighting added a beautiful golden atmosphere to the photo. I found this dress at Ross for super cheap and it came with the belt, which I love, since I can add it to my collection. The double flower ring and mint butterfly bracelet were yardsale items and match the colors of the dress perfectly. 

The short boots definitely completed the outfit in that there was no more room to question if it was meant to be country-style or not. I have used these boots before in my Southern Sass ensemble and the feeling these two outfits give off could not be more different.

Dress: $10.19

Boots: $2

Bracelet: $1

Ring: $.50

Outfit: $13.69

How you want to portray yourself is important to how others perceive you. 

Day 11: Industrial Impact

Today's outfit has a nice balance of girly and practical, between the low-cut dress and the combat boots. It's always nice to make a feminine outfit wearable in most any context. It gives a bold and strong feeling to wear such an ensemble, and for it to be low-cost to boot is the icing on the cake. The dress and jeggings came from yardsales, as did the earrings. However, the necklace and boots were gifts. I just thought they went so well with the outfit, it would be a shame not to include them. 

Dress price:$1

Leggings price:$. 50

Earrings price:$. 50

Outfit price:$2

Skirting the line of society's standards of beauty can be fun; try it sometime with an outfit you find bold, daring,and out of the norm. 

Day 10: Beach Bound

Comfy and cute, this outfit is a Macy's clearance discovery. It was made by American Rag and is definitely beach casual since it's so light and breathable. The red, five-petal earrings had to be a part of it and I'm reusing this necklace in a very casual manner in contrast to the more formal and classy Breezy Blue outfit. My jewelry is from yard sales today and the navy sandals were a gift, so price-wise, I'm not sure. Overall, it is a fun, carefree ensemble that I would usually wear on a hot day at the beach.

Top/bottom (sold as separates but bought together):$17.79

Necklace: $ 1

Earrings:$. 25

Outfit:$19.04

Comfort and confidence are key. If you don't feel confident in an outfit or it hurts to wear, sometimes it is a sign to leave it.