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spring 2011

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Closet Confection: Seeing Stripes

old navy blazer, plenty by tracy reese dress, black tights, thrifted leather boots

old navy blazer, plenty by tracy reese dress, black tights, thrifted leather boots

old navy blazer, plenty by tracy reese dress, black tights, thrifted leather boots
{Old Navy Blazer, Plenty by Tracy Reese Dress c/o Daffy’s, Trina Turk for Hue Tights, Thrifted Boots}

I’m all about spring cleaning… however, my packrat tendencies have only been reinforced by today’s outfit.  For years (3 to be exact), my husband has been insisting kindly suggesting that I get rid of this blazer.  I can’t tell  you how many times I’ve placed it in the “toss” pile, only to dig it out at the last second before it met it’s fate at either Beacon’s Closet or the local goodwill.

In any case, it looks like my reluctance has paid off because this jacket matches perfectly with my new frock and allows me to get a few wears even with the chill still in the air.

And how about you guys?  Do you have any articles of clothing that others have “gently recommended” you get rid of but you just can’t seem to part with?

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Closet Confection: Weekend Warrior

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{Urban Outfitter Sweater, Gap Body Tank, Forever 21 Jeans, Boots courtesy of Wanted}

After a long work week, I just wanted to relax and lay about.  Unfortunately, I had about a million errands to run.  So I threw on a pair of stretchy skinny jeans, a tank top, and a long cardigan that I swear is almost as cozy as a bathrobe (but much more relatable).

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Closet Confection: Purple Haze

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{Betsey Johnson Dress, H&M Belt, Jessica Simpson Shoes, Tommy Hilfiger Tights, Forever 21 Sunglasses}

Blue skies are finally here again!  With the 30 for 30 Challenge (finally) officially behind me, I jumped at the chance to inject some color back into my life.  It felt SO GOOD!  I scored this lovely Betsey Johnson dress for an additional half-off the current sale price and I couldn’t be more pleased with it.  The skirt is really full and just makes me feel like twirling whenever I wear it… although I usually wait until I’m out of view from my co-workers before doing so.

I also scored these sky-high heels (seen on fashion bloggers all across the interwebs) for half-price as well.  Sadly, I think they’re all sold out on the Jessica Simpson website (except for a size 5 in purple crushed velvet), but I posted a link above to Macy’s where they still have them at full price.  With a 5.8 inch heel, these shoes put me over 6 feet tall!  I admit, it makes me feel a little freakish to tower over everyone on a crowded NYC subway, but they’re totally walkable because of the super-thick platform sole.

And yes… I also got them in black.  Like I told you guys before, I have a really bad habit of buying things in multiples.