Spend or Save... Banana Republic Mixed Pop Stone Necklace

I must confess... I've been in love with this Banana Republic necklace since I first saw it.  And although it is under $100 ($98) and it's now on sale for $76, I still feel it's way too much to pay for a trendy piece.  But I've found a better (read: cheaper) option!  {More after the jump}

DIY ~ RBG Dissent Collar ~ Banana Republic Inspired Crystal Bib Necklace

Hey lovelies!  Happy New Year's Eve! I've been meaning to post this for a while now, and it's probably not a great time to post (ie, everyone's busy and won't see it) but I really wanted to share it!  {More after the jump}

Animality ~ Bloggers Do It Better ~ Animal Instincts

Hello lovelies!  Of course, when Kristina of Pretty Shiny Sparkly posted the newest Bloggers Do It Better challenge, Animal Prints, I was stoked!  So if you know me, simply wearing my Leopard Trench Blouse (seen here) and matching heels (seen here) was not nearly enough.  Since I'm putting myself on shopping restriction this month (more on that later), I had to get creative with what I have.  Of course, last year's fad faux fur vest (which thankfully is still in for this fall) immediately came to mind!  Of course it needed a belt to give me some shape, and I thought I had a little Flintstones look going on, so I topped it off with a chunky faux turquoise necklace.

Vest: TJ Maxx
Jeans: Seven 7
Blouse: Ann Taylor
Belt: NY & Company
Shoes: Banana Republic
Sunnies: Marc Jacobs
Earrings and Gold Tone Bracelet: Jewelmint
Necklace: Forever 21
Wooden Bracelets: Vintage

Guy was giving me a weird look, so I gave him one right back.  So glad JT captured it!

This shot came out blurry but I really love it.

And this one too.

What did you wear for the challenge?  And if you haven't taken part yet, be sure to next time!!

xxooxoxo
Lia

Military Vest ~ Outfit Challenge Post

Remember this vest from my list of items I was going to make myself wear this week?  Well here's how I styled it!

I wanted to temper this tie dyed tiered skirt that I paired with a simple tank so on went the vest and it instantly dressed it up!  I wrapped a belt around my waist for definition, and added some neutral wedges and a vintage snakeskin print clutch!

Bella was my photographer, so the pics came out a bit blurry :)

Vest: Banana Republic
Tank: NY & Company
Skirt: Target
Belt: NY & Company
Wedges: Michael Kors via TJ Maxx
Pendant Necklace: Jewelmint Daphne Pendant
Wooden Beaded Necklace: Vintage, thrifted
Earrings: Jewelmint World's End Earrings
Ring: Jewelmint Moonbeam Ring
Bracelets: Vintage, thrifted
Snakeskin Embossed Clutch: Vintage, thrifted
Sunnies: Moschino
Kilt Pin (on lapel): Vintage, belonged to my grandmother

What do you think of this look?  How else would you style this vest?

Detailed shot of my accessories, listed out above.

Closer look of the vintage kilt pin on my lapel, cute huh?  Love it!!
What do you think of this look?

xxooxoxo
Lia

Dressing to Kind of Impress...

Today I had to go meet with my recruiter to sign my contract for the new job I'm starting next week.  Last night it hit me:  What do I wear???
Since it wasn't an interview per se, I quickly ruled out a suit.  Although I prefer to be overdressed than underdressed, it just was not appropriate for the situation I thought.  I felt even a typical work / business casual outfit was too much.  Again, I was just filling out paperwork.  So I decided upon a 'Casual Friday' type look, and since the weather went to hell here today, it was perfect!
I'm wearing:

• London Fog trenchcoat ($50/Burlington Coat Factory)
• Vintage Kate Spade Tote ($5/thrifted)
• DKNY skinnies ($15/TJ Maxx)
• Banana Republic Cheetah Print Pony Hair pumps ($30 on clearance!!!)

• Forever 21 Sweater ($10)
• Forever 21 Necklace ($4)

Yes, that is a framed picture of Tim Tebow, running for his first NFL touchdown as a Denver Bronco I have hanging up.  Good eye :)



I'd like to thank Isabella and JT for once again playing photographer!  They get to fill in a box everytime they help out/do a chore.  (It's a grid, they color in a box.  Each box is worth 25 cents.  It's like a bank, they can cash out when they've earned enough for what they want.  Works REALLY well!!)