Look What I Got: Floral Lace Crop Top

Technically this is a lace crop top.  However, on my frame...it's just a regular shirt.  However, after paying only $7 at Plato's Closet, I wasn't too mad at myself for not trying it on.  And you can basically tuck anything into an elastic-waisted midi skirt.

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Skirt: Banana Republic (similar) Top: Madewell via Plato's Closet (similar) Shoes: Nine West (similar) Blythe Necklace: Loren Hope via Rocks Box (exact)

Sarra Cuffs: Loren Hope via Rocks Box (worn, exact here & here)
Watch: Kate Spade (worn, exact)
Sunglasses: Kate Spade (worn, similar)

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Plaid and a Midi Skirt

The thought has crossed my mind that I have too many full midi skirts.  However, I just love this silhouette too much. It's so retro classy!  And it doesn't hurt that, in my opinion, it looks good on almost any body type.  So when I saw this beautiful blue number on sale, I could not resist adding another one to my collection.  It hangs next to the same skirt in salmon (that I stupidly paid full price for).

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Plaid shirt: Marshall's (worn, similar)

Full Midi Skirt: Asos (exact)

Shoes: Steve Madden via DSA (similar)

Kendra Scott Elle Earrings: via Rocks Box (exact in teal)

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Watch: Michael Kors (similar)
Pave Bracelet: Groopdealz (similar)
Spike Bracelet: Stella & Dot (similar)

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Brocade Skirt and Dots

I picked up this skirt on my last trip down to Washington DC in one of my favorite shops: Violet Boutique.  I have a little ritual when I travel to our nation's capital.  I get a falafel lunch at Amsterdam Falafel, a beer (or 3) at the Black Squirrel, and then I buy myself something pretty at Violet.  It's really my perfect afternoon, combining all of my great loves in life: fried food, beer, and shopping.  The Scot is usually there too.

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Skirt: Violet Boutique (similar)

Sweater: Banana Republic (similar)

Shoes: Kate Spade via Marshalls (worn, similar)

Necklace: Unknown (similar)

Bow Bracelet: JewelMint (worn, similar)

Crystal Brulee Bracelet: J. Crew (worn, similar)

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Stripes and Lime Green

 

Skirt: c/o SheInside (exact) | Top: Banana Republic (worn, exact) | Shoes: Just Fab (exact) |

Necklace: Bauble Bar (sold out) | Bracelet: C. Wonder Store via Poshmark (worn)

Most members of my family do not understand this whole fashion blog thing.  However, I think it helps them come to terms with some of the things I wear.  I would like to point out that no one commented on my lime green skirt.  (I mean, it is a lime green skirt.  I expected comments).  The question my youngest brother had for me,"Why does your necklace say Happy?"  I actually had no answer, other than, I liked it and Bauble Bar told me it looks good.

Full Disclosure: This skirt was provided to me free of charge for review purposes.  I did not receive any thing else in return for this post and all opinions are 100% mine.

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Look What I Got: Twirly Skirt and Pink Purse

I have the twirliest of twirly skirts and the pinkest of pink bags ever on here today.  I could not love this outfit more.  I feel like the theme is sexy cotton candy. 

Shirt: Michael Kors via TJ Maxx (worn) | Skirt: Asos (similar) | Purse: c/o DressV (very similar) | 

Shoes: Nine West | Necklace: Banana Republic (worn, similar) | Fox Bracelet: c/o JeweShop (exact) | 

Pave Link Bracelet: Groopdealz (worn, similar)

And I could not be happier with all of the pieces in this outfit.  I ordered the skirt, fox bracelet and purse online.  I am sometimes weary of ordering online because of sizing and quality.  I've ordered clothing that looked like high quality silk online and arrived looking more like crumpled paper.  However, this skirt?  Perfection!  It's a petite size, so it hits my legs just right.  The fabric is a bit thicker than you would expect given the twirly appearance, so it hides all the bumps and lumps.  That pink purse?  It's the perfect shade of pepto-bubblegum delight!  And lastly...that little fox bracelet.  Ignore the ridiculous name of the shop.  Jeweshop knows what it's doing with jewelry!  This bracelet fits my petite wrist perfectly and is super high quality.  I've been wearing it nonstop and it hasn't tarnished yet like some jewels from lower quality stores.  (I'm looking at you Forever 21). 

Full Disclosure: Pieces of this outfit were gifted to me in exchange for this post.  However, all opinions are 100% mine and I styled the items myself.

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Stuff I Wore: Million Pleats Midi (OOTD 11.7.11)

I finally broke out the Million Pleats Midi the other day (that I got on sale at Anthro for about $30!!).  This outfit was fabulous!  In fact, I was so distracted by my fabulous-ness, I forgot to take a photo of it.  I plan on recreating the outfit this weekend in order to submit it to Behind the Dressing Room Door's Reader Outfits.

OOTD 11.7.11 by veggielawyer

Pocket tee
$8 - target.com

Halston Heritage cocktail jacket
$154 - theoutnet.com

Paperbag skirt
$40 - anthropologie.com

Black hosiery
$5 - target.com

Nine west pumps
$79 - piperlime.gap.com

BKE rhinestone jewelry
$12 - buckle.com

Chain jewelry
$4.50 - threadsence.com

Belt
$26 - kohls.com

A Fashion Friend - Stella & Dot Stylist
$44 - stelladot.com

Stuff I Want: November Wishlist

So, I am really trying to resist the temptation to shop (for myself).  Between vacation and trying to save for Christmas shopping, I really need to reign in my spending.  I'm also really trying not to shop until Anthro's potential Black Friday sale.  AND to add to all of this, I also have to save up to get my dog an expensive shock collar that the trainer recommended.  (Yes, my dog is such a wild animal that the trainer recommended a SHOCK COLLAR.  He has assured me that it is perfectly safe and will not hurt the dog.)

Well, here are the few items that are in the budget between now and Christmas.    I plan on doing the 30 for 30 Challenge after Christmas and save up some money (perhaps for another vacation?).

November Wishlist by veggielawyer

Button Belted Dress
$248 - anthropologie.com

Noon and Night Dress
$158 - anthropologie.com

Liquid Silk Skirt
$118 - jcrew.com

Bucco Western Ankle Boots
kohls.com

Crystal Brulee Bracelet
$45 - jcrew.com