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Closet Confection: Hello, Sailor!

M Ruffle Sleeve Top, Club Monaco Sailor Skirt, Guess Yellow Patent Slingback Shoes

M Ruffle Sleeve Top, Club Monaco Sailor Skirt, Guess Yellow Patent Slingback Shoes

M Ruffle Sleeve Top, Club Monaco Sailor Skirt, Guess Yellow Patent Slingback Shoes

{H&M Top via eBay, Club Monaco Skirt, Guess Shoes via Filene’s Basement}

At first I thought the ruffles on this shirt seemed a little over-the-top. So I decided to tone things down by slipping on a pair of bright yellow pumps…

Ummm, yeah.  This is the kind of logic that runs through my head at 6am as I’m rushing to get ready for work.

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Closet Confection: Brown Out

nine west tweed blazer, h&m chiffon dress, brown tights, vince camuto ankle boots

nine west tweed blazer, h&m chiffon dress, brown tights, vince camuto ankle boots

nine west tweed blazer, h&m chiffon dress, brown tights, vince camuto ankle boots

nine west tweed blazer, h&m chiffon dress, brown tights, vince camuto ankle boots

{Nine West Blazer via Burlington Coat Factory, H&M Dress, Necklace and Ring, Hue Tights, Vince Camuto Ankle Boots via Loehmann’s, Forever 21 Sunglasses}

Even though it looks like Punxsutawney Phil has pulled a fast one on me this year, I’ve been easing more and more of my spring-y pieces into my wardrobe by relying on all manner of tights, blazers, and cardigans.  So far, so good… but I’m still longing for the days of sandals, and dare I say, no jacket at all!  A girl can dream, can’t she?

One thing I am happy about: For the past few weeks, the sun has still been out when I get off work!  There’s nothing more depressing than spending an entire day in the office, only to have it be pitch black when you leave for the day.

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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?