Camouflage Utility Jacket and Stacked Necklaces

I am pretty darn proud of this outfit.  It's all about the layering.  I layered my casual camouflage utility jacket with a business-like button down.  And then I layered up some jewels around my neck.  Those necklaces really look like they go together!  This outfit is one of my new cold-weather faves.  Too bad no one can see it under the parka I've been having to wear around New Jersey.

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Glasses: c/o Firmoo (exact) (BOGO FREE V-day SALE!)
Utility Jacket: Old Navy (similar for only $29!!!)
Top: Michael Kors via Marshall's (similar)

Booties: Macy's (worn, similar)

Jeans: Banana Republic (worn, similar)

Kate Spade Riviera Garden Bib: Bloomingdale's (similar, worn)
Juliet & Co. Minuit Choker via Rocks Box (similar)

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Bracelet: Banana Republic (worn, similar)
Watch: Michael Kors (worn, similar)

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August Purchases

I almost forgot to show you all the goodies I got in August.  There were some pretty great clearance rack finds....and I managed to reign myself in at the Lilly Pulitzer After Party Sale.  However, I pretty much bought everything in my Rocks box...

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August 14 Purchases by veggielawyer featuring a lariat tassel necklace

• Marielle Sweater: Lilly Pulitzer (Orig. $68; Paid $29) - SOLD OUT
• Janice Shift: Lilly Pulitzer (Orig. $188, Paid $69)
• Ear Buds in Lobstah Roll: Lilly Pulitzer  (Orig. $34, Paid $14)
• Tassel Necklace: Burlington Coat Factory (Orig. $30, Paid $6)
• Betsy Johnson Speedy Satchel (Orig. $99, Paid $24)
• Abba Earrings: Loren Hope via Rocks Box (Orig.$68, Paid $15)
• Carina Necklace: Loren Hope via Rocks Box (Orig. $162, Paid $112)
• Pom Pom Scarf: Old Navy (Orig. $20, Paid $6)
• Betsy Johnson Mispris Heels: Burlington Coat Factory (Orig. $99, Paid $20)
• Lobster Tank: Old Navy (Orig. $20, Paid $14)
• Aqua Striped Dress: Bloomingdale's ($80...I paid full price...I can't believe it either)

TOTALS

Total Original Price: $867

Amount Spent: $389

Amount Saved: $479

Total Percentage Saved: 55%

Clothes Sold on Instagram: $577

Net Spent: - $189

SALES SHOPPED

Lilly After Summer Sale

Burlington Coat Facotry Clearance

Rocks Box 15% off and credits

Old Navy Extra 30% off

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Stripes, Vest, Repeat

 

Vest: Target | Striped Shirt: thrifted (worn) | Jeans: Old Navy (worn, similar) | Shoes: Gap (worn, similar) | Necklace: Style Lately (worn, similar) | Star Bangle: C. Wonder Store (worn, similar) | 

Rings: Ishyara via Rocks Box (worn)

I wore this outfit so much that I started to worry that the staff and other patrons at our favorite restaurants around town noticed.  Then, I realized that the bigger problem was that we might go to the same restaurants too much.  We've become those old people that have a Friday night place, a Saturday night place and a Sunday lunch place.  So, we threw caution to the wind and went to our Friday place on a Saturday and ordered pizza in on Friday.  We are wild and crazy.  

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Look What I Got: Anjolee to the Rescue!

 

Anniversary Ring: c/o Anjolee

Blazer: Calvin Klein (worn, similar) | Top: Banana Republic (old) | Jeans: Old Navy (worn) |

Shoes: Just Fab (similar) | Monogram Necklace: c/o Onecklace (worn, exact) | 

Bar Necklace: Kate Spade Saturday via TJ Maxx (similar) | Bracelet: Banana Republic (worn, exact) | Watch: Michael Kors

If you know anything about my life, you know it's weird that I'm wearing an "Anniversary Ring."  The Scot and I don't yet have an anniversary worthy of sparkly jewels (i.e. we're not married yet).  You will also notice that my ring finger is missing a bit of antique sparkle (i.e. my engagement ring).  Well, tragedy has befallen my pretty.  

There was an unfortunate accident with a faulty showroom sofa bed and my engagement ring.  (Ok, the sofa bed probably wasn't faulty.  It could have been user error.)  I was able to retrieve the tiniest little diamond from the depths of that monstrous apparatus. (Again, it probably is not a diamond-eating monster, but I have a little anger toward that sofa bed).  However, the setting was jacked up.  (Did I use that phrase properly?  Are the kids still saying that?)  I dropped the ring off at the jewelry doctor the very next morning and was sad to learn the repair would be extensive and time consuming because the ring is antique and because I did such a good job of breaking it.

After a whole day of longingly rubbing my ring finger.  I received an email from Anjolee asking if I would like to review one of their Anniversary Rings.  They saved my naked finger!  Within a few days I had some new sparkle to sport.  Not just any ring could take the place of my beloved engagement ring, but this topaz encrusted little beauty is doing a darn good job!  The quality is fabulous, the fit is fantastic, and it adds just the right amount of sparkle.  

Anjolee is a online retailer that literally let's you customize any piece of jewelry you want!  They have engagement and anniversary rings, bracelets, necklaces....all types of jewelry.

Although this little ring will never take the place of my engagement ring, I think I might sport it sometimes instead for more casual occasions....or when sofa beds are involved.      

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Hearts and Stripes

Sweater: Old Navy (similar) | Skirt: Banana Republic (similar) | Boots: Macy's (worn, similar) |  Rhinestone Necklace: Style Lately (worn, similar here & here) | NJ Necklace: Fifth & Mae (worn, exact) |  Bracelets: Forever 21, Guess & thrifted (worn here & here) | Spike Bracelet: Groopdealz (worn, similar)

So here is something you haven't seen in awhile here in NJ....grass and bare legs. We've been seeing more and more of our grass lately, but not so much the bare legs.  I'm not a crazy person trying to wish for Spring before it's time, I'm just a crazy person that saves pictures from November and forgets to post them.
And P.S.  I totally copied this outfit from Shop Freak.  I like to give credit where credit is do and not infringe upon the blogger law of outfit copyright.
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Forever 21 and Old Navy Giveaway!

Forever 21's new arrivals do not disappoint and are exploding with florals and pastels.  My sponsors this month have put together a little giveaway to help you get your wardrobe ready for spring!  Here's what I would get if I had some free money to spend at Forever 21! (Enter via the Rafflecopter widget below!)

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Look What I Got: Let Sleeping Foxes Lie

Don't forget....THREE great giveaways happening now!
$50 PayPal Cash
$15 Starbucks
$25 iTunes
 

Animal Crew Graphic Sweatshirt: Old Navy (exact) |
Polka Dot Popover: J. Crew Factory (worn, similar) | Jeans: Old Navy (worn, similar) |
Necklace: J. Crew Factory (similar) | Watch: Michael Kors (worn) |
Bracelet: Sophistifunk (worn, similar) | Shoes: Gap (similar)

When my sister first saw me wearing this sweatshirt, her first reaction was to ask: "Is that a cat on your sweatshirt?"  I answered, "No, it's a fox."  She responded, "Oh, OK.  If it was a cat, I would think you were crazy."  I then began to think about the social implications of a cat on your shirt versus a fox on your shirt and how people view you.  But, then I just remembered that I got this sweatshirt for $10 and it's adorable.

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Sparkles and Fur

It's winter, it's the holiday season....so it's appropriate to go all out and wear sparkles and fur at the same time.

Fur Vest: Marshall's (similar, worn) | Top: Old Navy (exact) | Socks: c/o Tabbi Socks (exact) | 

Leggings: Target (similar, worn) | Boots: Macy's (similar, worn)

Necklace: TJ Maxx | Braclets: Bauble Bar (similar here, here & here)

And oh wait...I also wore some faux leather.  I'm just a fashion glutton.  I've also been a food glutton the past few days weeks.  My absence from the blog world is due to my attendance at 4 (wait, 5?) Christmas celebrations.  I have a big family...and we like to celebrate stuff.  So, I've been eating my weight daily in mashed potatoes and cookies.  As of January 2nd, I am going to quit that behavior.  I only have a few more days of absurd gluttony.  I must bask in it.

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