What I Wore 11/10/09

Top: Striped Sweater, Forever 21 2009 $10.50

Tank: Grey tank, Aeropostale 2007 $6

Cardi: Navy Cardigan, Old Navy 2009 $29.50

Bottom: Grey Trousers, Forever 21 2008 $21

Shoes: Brown Suede Flats, Charlotte Russe $18

Necklace: Maurices 2008, $6
Earrings: American Eagle 2008, $8

I really like this striped sweater :). It works really well with the ON cardigan, they are almost the exact same shade! I promised myself I would wear new items and underused items more, and that I had to find 3 ways to wear my new purchases by the end of the month.

I am returning the trousers from F21 and I want to get a pair of brown trousers somewhere... but other than that, I am done shopping for myself. DONE. :) I have to figure out christmas gifts for others, on a budget. I am NOT overspending this year!

Forever 21 Reviews

Sorry ladies, I am sick :( No outfit post from yesterday, since I didn't go to work...

However I did get my F21 review together like I promised. It wasn't that hard, since I already had the pics.

Love21 Ruffle Front Knit Top in Burgundy, Size XS, $17.80

Also shown: Juliet Draped Necklace, $7.80

This top is awesome- thin but substantial, soft, a beautiful color, and a perfect fit. I think this top is just lovely. Kudos to A Bigger Closet for introducing this top to me with her review. And YES, I DID steal her outfit idea for this shot (black pants, gold necklace) :P Def. a good investment on the top. I did go with the XS because Love21 has a roomier fit than F21, and I am a S in F21. It fit exactly, so for those of you out there who like it fitted, go a size down.

I found the necklace shorter than I thought it was, but it's pretty and versatile so I am keeping it. I think it looks better in person than in the pic.

F21 Fab Striped Sweater Top in Navy & Cream, Size S, $10.50

This top is great! The low V neck is easily adaped with a tank underneath. This sweater is lightweight and soft, but comfy as can be! This sweater is my first foray into stripey territory, and I think I like it. :) Fit TTS perfectly.


Forever21 Brushed Bootcut Jean in Black, Size 28, $27.80

I was SO surprised with this pair of 'jeans'. The fabric is SUPER stretchy and SO SO SO soft, I feel like I am wearing something SO much more expensive (except they are NOT denim, therefore do not deserve the jeans name). It's a straight fit, not a bootcut, but me loveth :) Please excuse the overexposed flesh :P This jean fit perfect! I run between 28 and 29 currently, but I would say this pant is so stretchy you COULD size down for a better fit, if you have a smaller waist and a larger thigh/rear like I do. Some jeans fit in the waist and are too tight in the rear, but not these :).


Forever21 Eyelet Stud Skinny Belt, Size Sm, $4.80

This belt is a great belt, very well made and a great price. Fits a little bit big, but I usually have a hard time with belts.


Forever21 Polished Stud Skinny Belt, size SM, $6.80

This belt is freaking awesome. It feels like leather, but buttery and soft and perfect. Also, it looks just like the belt Jcrew has for sale at $35 :)

I also got a pair of dress pants, which I am currently debating on returning. They are a bit big in the waist (size 7) and long, and I wanted a trouser I didn't have to alter. Plus they don't look like the model picture- I thought they were dark brown, not pinstripe. ooops my bad!

Overall- Forever21 has improved in quality since I bought last year. Everything FELT like it came from a more expensive store, and I am keeping everything but perhaps the mentioned above pants.

Any thoughts? Sorry for the poor pictures, I was in a rush when I took them.

Not In the Mood Today...

I had to go to the doctors today for some testing... it seems my galbladder isn't functioning the way it should, on top of my other medical problems...

I feel tired/headache/not well today so I am not making an effort to take an outfit picture, sorry. I am planning on doing some F21 reviews by this weekend though, I got my order yesterday, and believe me Forever21 has definetly improved in quality since last year. Lemme just say WOW.

Have a lovely day ladies, see ya' tomorrow.

What I Wore 11/04/09

Top: Red lace turtleneck, Victorias Secret 2008 $49

Cami: Grey lace cami (can't see) JCPenny 2009 OS $6

Bottom: Grey Trousers, Forever21 2008 $21

Blazer: Brown Cord Blazer, H&M 2009 $39.99

hoes: Brown Suede Buckle Flats, Charlotte Russe 2009 OS $18

Necklace: H&M, $6?

Earrings: Charlotte Russe, $4?

Unusual for me- red. I love red. Why don't I have more in my closet?

This turtleneck was bought for my trip to Mexico- I hadn't seen my hubby in a while and I wanted to knock his socks off. I bought this top with color - matching lacy lingerie ;) I havn't worn it since December, becuase it didn't fit after that lol. Now it does again lol. Sorry that I have the same shoes and jewelry on today :P Also, sorry this week has been the week of the blazer lol.

What I Wore 11/02/09

Top: Teal Turtleneck, Old Navy 2009

Bottom: Charcoal trousers, Debs 2008

Jacket: Camel Blazer, JCPenny 2008

Necklace: H&M 2009

Earrings: Charlotte Russe 2009

Scarf: NY&Co 2009

Shoes: Brown suede buckle flats, Charlotte Russe 2009

Sorry glas, running short on time today! No prices- but everything has been worn on the blog before except the scarf and the blazer.

I enjoyed my color pallete today. I thought the colors were pretty! It was super cold in the office today, the layers were very helpful. The scarf only came off for 1/2 hour today lol, the blazer only for an hour or two!

Make The Most of Your Closet

Kimberly over at Fab Finds Under $50 had a contest a while back to win a personal wardrobe makeover, called 'Make the Most of Your Closet'. The winners would give her pictures of 15-20 items in their closet, and she would suggest new items to buy and create several outfits from those items. I was one of the lucky winners! You can see my 'Make the Most of Your Closet' post on her site HERE.

Of the outfits she created for me: Some I had done similar versions of before, though none were exactly alike. Some outfits wouldn't work well in real life, due to unseen details. Most were fresh new outfit ideas, full of inspiration!

Here are some RL pictures of some of the outfits she did for me:

Outfit # 11- done previously

Outfit # 13

Outfit # 14- Done previously

Outfit #46

Outfits #46 and #13 probably never would have come together without seeing the outfits Kimberly put together! I never had thought about combining those particular peices :). As for the outfits she put together that look like what I have done before, I am just glad that we seem to think alike :). Since she is super stylish IMHO, I am glad that I have done outfits she would suggest!

I really enjoyed all of the 'Make the Most of Your Closet' makeovers. Kimberly is extremely creative, and there were so many ideas to be found! It's always a good thing to have someone look at your wardrobe with a fresh eye, but it's especially fun when that person is very talented and stylish! I can't wait to try more of the ideas she suggested for me!

What I Wore 10/30/09 and Happy Halloween!!!

Top: Blue shrug-shoulder top, Maurices 2009 OS $24

Tank: (can't see) Black Aeropostale tank 2007 $6

Cardigan: Black silk blend cardi, Maurices 2009 OS $29

Jeans: Guess Premium Illenia Jeans 2008, $178 new, but via ebay NWT $80

Boots: Black Charlotte Russe riding boots, 2009 $39.99

Necklace: Maurices 2008 $6

Earrings: don't know, 2005?

How funny is this- this old guy at the office that I get along with with goes to me today 'what did you dress up for halloween as, a hottie?' which of course got me laughing. I told him I was going to add that to my list of 'worst pick-up lines ever'. LOL

We had a lot of fun at the office today, playing halloween bingo, a costume contest, etc. It's been a work/play day, and it's been going pretty well.

As for the outfit today- these jeans are the most expensive item I own, except my coat. I never got rid of them because I love them so. I have lost so much weight recently with my stomach/medical issues, that I fit into them again :(. I figured I might as well wear them. Hopefully I don't lose any more weight, my work trousers were getting big enough for two!

What I Wore 10/29/09

Top: Leaf/floral print maroon blouse, American Eagle 2008 $18.38
Tank: Grey tank, Aeropostale 2007 OS $6
Pants: Dark Grey Trousers, Maurices 2009 OS $29
Cardigan: Black silk blend, Maurices 2009 OS $29

Shoes: Brown MUDD shoes via JCPenny, OS $20
Necklace & Earrings: Trip to Germany Feb 2009, $3 and $6 euros?

This outfit is yet another outfit inspired by my 'Make the Most of Your Closet' makeover by Kimberly from Fab Finds Under 50 (I can't say thank you enough!). There will be a post about this hopefully before the weekend. Anyways, this outfit was inspired by outfit #13. It's not exactly what she suggested- I didn't want a scarf today. If you look at the other outfits though, she suggested I buy a floral statement necklace. That one is sold out online, but I thought of the necklace I bought in Germany, and decided to wear it. It might not be such a statement, but it's pretty.

I think this is a steller outfit- I love the colors and it feels good :) It feels very ann taylor loft to me today lol!

What I Wore 10/28

Top: Polka-dot blouse, H&M 2009 OS $12

Tank: Black Tank, Aeropostale 2007 $9

Sweater: Print Cardigan, Jillian Jones via Ebay, $15

Pants: Grey trousers, Forever21 2008 $21

Shoes: Walmart Booties 2008 $20

Necklace: H&M statement necklace 2009, $7?
Earrings: Charlotte Russe $3

Today's outfit was inspired by Kimberly over at Fab Finds under 50. She had a contest a while back for 'make the most of your closet' and I was a winner! I will have a separate post on this later with more info. Anyways, one of the outfits she created for me was THIS one. I didn't want to buy another cardigan just yet, but the idea of a patterned cardi gave me the inspiration to use the one I did today. I have only worn it one way before, so this was a great use of an underused item.

I bought this necklace quite a while back, but only wore it once because I couldn't figure out how to work it. The necklace is one of those in-between lengths, where it doesn't work with a lot of necklines. When I saw the outfit mentioned above, it had a statement necklace, and I decided to give this one a try.

What do you think, does the necklace work? Is the combination of patterns in the tops too much, or just right? I have never done pattern mixing before!

BTW- please leave me an idea for an outfit for vacation on this post!

What I Wore 10/27/09

Top: Teal rib-knit turtleneck, Old Navy 2009 OS $15.60

(can't see) Tank- Gray rib-knit Aeropostale 2007, OS $6

Trousers: Black Slacks, Maurices, 2008 $34

Shoes: Walmart booties, $20

Necklace & Earrings: Maurices 2009, $4 and $8

Sorry, another blue outfit! I couldn't help myself :) Hopefully I will have something more imaginitive tomorrow. This outfit WAS super comfortable tho!

BTW- please leave me an idea for an outfit for vacation on this post!