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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: Retro Metro

Juicy Couture Dress, Hue Tights, Vintage Necklace, H&M Ring, H&M Earrings, Jeffrey Campbell Shoes

Juicy Couture Dress, Hue Tights, Vintage Necklace, H&M Ring, H&M Earrings, Jeffrey Campbell Shoes

Juicy Couture Dress, Hue Tights, Vintage Necklace, H&M Ring, H&M Earrings, Jeffrey Campbell Shoes

Juicy Couture Dress, Hue Tights, Vintage Necklace, H&M Ring, H&M Earrings, Jeffrey Campbell Shoes
{Juicy Couture Dress via Filene’s Basement, Forever 21 Sunglasses, Vintage Tassle Necklace, H&M Ring, H&M Earrings modified by me, Hue Tights, Jeffrey Campbell Shoes via Daffy’s}

“The 60s called… and they want their dress back!”

That’s what someone said to me the first time I wore this dress.  Fortunately, I don’t really trust this person’s fashion advice so I wasn’t really fazed by the remark.  I usually only wear this dress around the holidays.  It has little gold flecks running throughout the fabric which makes it extra festive, in my opinion.  However, when I recently scored these cranberry-colored suede shoes (on sale for $30 at Daffy’s, thank you very much!) and then dug up a matching pair of tights… well  I just had to drag this little number out for one last hurrah.

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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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