'Tis the season of the Poncho

Okay, technically this isn't a poncho... but that's what all the non-patternmakers have been calling it these days. It's really just a wrap, which to me makes more sense anyways... 

since yah know, you wrap it around yourself...

But anyways, I LOVE IT. It was another thrift store find a couple weekends ago and its reversible, comfortable, and flat out fashionable!

I threw it on with some jeggings, booties, and a hand-me-down shirt from my older sis. (Funny story, my mom actually mailed me the shirt last week. Along with the shirt, the contents of the care package included 26 crochet hooks, 4 skeins of yarn, 1 bill, and 3 other shirts... this is what my life is becoming :P)

Linking up today with:

Mix & Match Fashion  // I’m Perfectly Human  //  Living in Color Style  //   Sequins & Style  Happiness At Mid-Life  //     The Red Closet Diary  //   Perfectly Coutured  //  Sincerely Jenna Marie Penniless Socialite

Shades of Blue

Don't you just love a good graphic print skirt? And finding it brand new, in your size, and at a thrift store... #swoon.

I went to a super huge thrift store by Marymount last weekend with a couple friends and totally made it out with 8 articles of clothing for $40! Among my finds, was this FAB skirt.

I figured I'd throw it on with my lovely Ann Taylor blouse, black tights, and Just Fab boots.... and off I went to a day of work and classes.

Blouse: Ann Taylor Sold Out (similar, similar)
Skirt: Thrift (similar, similar)
Tights: Old Navy (similar, similar)
Boots: Just Fab (similar, similar)
Earrings: Old (similar, similar)

Linking Up today with:

The Pleated Poppy // Because Shanna Said So

Shopping My Closet // My Girlish Whims

Sporadic Fall Days

Ever buy something because its such a good bargain and you just can't resist? Well... thats what I did last summer at H&M. I saw this black t-shirt dress for $5 and was like 'Well I don't have a t-shirt dress... it is black... black matches everything... and it is summer..... why not!' So, a little over a year later, I had still never worn it.

I don't like to have things in my closet that I don't wear often (or at least see when and where specifically I can wear it), so I decided to either donate, or alter it. *Guess which choice the fashion design major did* You guessed it. Snip snip snip at this bad boy!

If it turned out bad, I was honestly planning on just making it into another yoga shirt... So, sewing scissors in hand, I started hacking away at it! This is the result:

A little slimmer on the side seams, back is ~10" shorter, front is ~14" shorter, and side slits were added. Now its just a nice tunic to throw over leggings (still practical for yoga!), or skinny jeans like mine. Wasn't that fun!?

Plus this outfit is perfect for these nice fall temperature days we've been getting sporadically in the DMV area. After all, layering is the key to happiness.

Top (or tunic... or dress...yeah you get it): H&M (similar, similar)
Jeans: Old (similar, similar)
Jacket: Old (similar, similar)
Shoes: Target (similar, similar)
Bag: Just Fab (similar, similar)
Necklace: Forever 21 (similar, similar)
Scarf: Old (similar, similar)
Earrings: Forever 21 (similar, similar)

Happy Monday Fashionistas :)