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Closet Confection: Shocking {Pink}!

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{Miss Sixty Coat  (similar), H&M Sweater, Romeo & Juliet Couture Leggings via HauteLook (similar), Boots thrifted via Beacon’s Closet, Girl Props Sunglasses  (here and here), Imported Cltuch via eBay (tons of auctions here, or splurge on the real deal here), H&M Ring, gifted La Mer Collection Watch}

As the temps continue to plummet, it seems like big cozy sweaters are all I want to wear.  Don’t let the sunshine and blue skies in these photos fool you… it’s COLD out there!  To help chase away some of my winter blues, I decided to have a little fun with accessories in this outfit.  As you may have noticed, this shocking shade of pink has become something of a signature color for me this season.  So it was only natural for me to include this watch and scarf in my ensemble.  I won this magnificent little knuckle-duster clutch on an eBay auction (for $0.01!*) a while back, and I couldn’t wait to take it for a spin when it arrived in the mail.

*Plus an additional $20 for S&H

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Closet Confections: Oh The Places You’ll Go

Summer Weekend Outfit: Thrifted Marc Jacobs Dress, Charlotte Russe Espadrilles, Gucci Sunglasses

Summer Weekend Outfit: Thrifted Marc Jacobs Dress, Charlotte Russe Espadrilles, Gucci Sunglasses

Thrifted Marc Jacobs Sundress Closeup

Thrifted Marc Jacobs Sundress, Dooney & Bourke Cork Large East/West Handle Top Zip Handbag, Gucci Sunglasses

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{Marc Jacobs Sundress thrifted via Buffalo Exchange, Charlotte Russe Espadrilles, Dooney & Bourke Cork Handbag, Gucci 3138/S Sunglasses via Saks Off 5th}

There are just so many things I love about this outfit. For starters, this dress was a major thrift store find.  I had pined away for this Marc Jacobs dress when it first hit the stores, but I just couldn’t justify the $628 price tag.  Luckily, my pocketbook and I didn’t have to brood for too long once I scooped up this bright and cheery frock for just $30!  And speaking of pocketbooks…

I couldn’t be more thrilled with my new Dooney & Bourke handbag.  To be quite honest, Dooney & Bourke isn’t a brand I’ve given much thought in at least the past 10 years or so.  They were somewhat popular when I was in high school, but somewhere along the way they just fell off my radar.  I think I got turned off by those weird pastel designs with logos plastered everywhere that they were doing for a while. In any case, they have some great new designs available now.  And not only are they great quality, but they’re pretty affordable.  For the best deal, I’d recommend buying in a store rather than online as I was able to scoop up my bag for under $100 via in-store promotions!

And finally, the thing I love most about this outfit is that it reminds me of one of my favorite Dr. Suess books of all time…
Oh--The-Places-Youll-Go--Book_20090627149Not sure if that was intentional on the designer’s part, but I still think it’s pretty cool!

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Closet Confection: Awesome Blossom

Tucker for Target Blouse. Banana Republic Skirt, J. Crew Belt, Guess Shoes

Tucker for Target Blouse. Banana Republic Skirt, J. Crew Belt, Guess Shoes
{Liberty of London for Target Blouse,  Banana Republic Skirt, J. Crew Belt, Guess Shoes via Filene’s Basement}

I scored this top during a very fruitful thrifting adventure last month, and I immediately knew I wanted to pair it with my bright yellow pumps.  I’d originally hoped to score of pair of aqua-colored jeans to complete the look. But alas, the denim gods decided not to smile upon me in my quest for candy-colored bottoms.  Never one to give up on a cute outfit, I unearthed this azul high-waist pencil skirt from the depths of my closet.  Mission accomplished!

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