gray is the way/TT+L

Two Truths + a Lie Tuesday, courtesy of Write It In Lipstick.

So here goes:

1. I have had plastic surgery.

2. I met Jude Law in Louisiana

3. I had a year supply of Lunchables in 2nd grade

There ya go- Jump on it.

I saw a look similar to this in a magazine- 

With the temps in the 60s today, I was going to jump on the bare legs bandwagon.

I thought I would venture out near the woods this morning because the ground is finally drying.

Lovely dead greenery behind me, yes?

 Not super creepy laugh today.  I'm improving!

scarf: rainbow

striped shirt/dress: dots

boots: hotcakes

(which means this outfit cost me probably under $20 total, not including shoes)

Now, go buy some discounted Valentine's Day candy! Cheers!

thrifty thursday

I fear that without these snow days, I would not have been 

so excited about blogging this week.

I did go thrifting yesterday between school + work

 (students get half off at citi-thrift on park ave) 

and I was SO thrilled to find a really awesome striped jacket

 and two amazing vintage cardigans (to be seen later).

Introducing.... (drum roll, please)

Thrifty Thursday!

Here's the amazing jacket that I instantly fell in love with.

And the possibilites are endless with him.

The belt is the most expensive part of this outfit, everything else was on sale or given.

Love the bargains.

Yes, if anyone viewing this blog is not from the South, don't be alarmed that this constitutes a snow day.

We are expecting three inches or more this time.

shirt: acquired

leggings: target

boots: shoe dept

belt: new york and company

jacket: thrifted

Studded belts are my thing.

Front porch pictures are super fun, eh?

Taking the pictures outside was more fun, but absolutely freezing.

closet canvasing: first edition

can·vass  (knvs)

v. can·vassed, can·vass·ing, can·vass·es

1. To examine carefully or discuss thoroughly; scrutinize:

If you are a Law & Order: SVU aficionado, like me, you are familiar with the above vocabulary term.  But if your Netflix queue is full of lighter, friendlier shows, allow me to explain. 

::LAW AND ORDER THEME SONG:: 

When Detectives are informed of a crime, they canvass the area to see what information they can throw together from witnesses, victims, etc.  So if one were to canvass my closet, they would see a hoard of clothes that either has (a) tags still on them or (b) only seen daylight once or twice.  Thus, I am challenging myself to bring some of the workable pieces out and pair them with new buys. THUS, creating brand new ensembles.  Here's my first trist with Closet Canvass.  Enjoy!

So I got this LBD from Ross (my dress go-to store) and I've only worn it once.  It went in the back of my closet because it hits me at a weird angle due to my height.  It's a little longer than I prefer, so I when it resurfaced (YAY!) I paired it with this belt and it shortens it just the right amount.  Once I was happy with the dress, I was able to pair it with purple tights from DOTS (also, never been opened).

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Outfit #1: The belt is literally my FAVORITE recent purchase.  It hold unlimited possibilities AND it was on clearance!  The shoes are really dressy and tres adorable.  I measure about 6'4'' in them so they are only for short parties.

Close up of the shoes from behind

 Outfit #2: So I took a little break and sat down in a dress, yeah yeah, and changed my shoes for a more comfortable look!  The Gap boyfriend cardi helps make the outfit shabby chic when combined with the leopard flats.

 Outfit #3:  Gray cardigan = more neutral.  I like tights, but only for a limited amount of time.

Outfit #4:  I got this coat three Black Fridays ago at Target.  I wore it that following winter and haven't touched it since.  It compliments the LBD perfectly and it was a hit!

Did you like my outfits? 

Try pulling one piece out of your closet and pair it with something newer, the possibilites and fun are endless.  Happy Friday, enjoy the weekend! xx