Outfit Post: Black and White and Blonde

First things first:  

Happy Birthday to my awesome sister and business partner, Jayme!
 
Thank you for your attention to this very important message. :)

Finally!  Here is my first outfit post with new hair...I'm not sure it looks all that different (until I look at past photos). It's a strawberry blonde with some golden blonde tones.  And it took 3 tries. Yes, terrifyingly, I did it myself!  But I have extremely thick hair, so I usually have a pretty positive experience with colors.  Of course, if it turned out green or flourescent orange, I would have gone to see a professional.

I am getting really excited as my fall/winter wardrobe comes together...we have several large bags of clothes on our porch this morning, waiting to be picked up by Purple Heart (you can set up the date of the pickup and they come and get your stuff! So convenient!). I only pulled 1 or 2 things out as I closed the bags (shoes!), which is saying a lot for me.

I had a fantastic morning yesterday catching up with an old friend over breakfast, but by the time we knew it, it was one o'clock! I had to run to the post office and to pick up some hangers and do one last perusal of my thrift that's having a 50% off sale (score!).  It was way hotter than I expected, so I actually changed into this outfit after errands.  I picked up some groceries and dinner.

blouse-vintage, skirt-Silence&Noise (thrifted), necklace-vintage, harness boots-Durango

I hope to have a better shot of the hair (down) later this week...and some more outfits as the weather cools down!  In the meantime, we have some KILLER shop updates to usher in those cold evenings.

xo,
Amanda

Outfit Post: Double Denim

When the denim shirt came back "in" to style, I kept seeing it paired with darker jeans.  I wasn't sure I liked it.  It felt too denim-y.  But I think the key is structure and accessories.  If the top is slouchier, go with a skinnier bottom half.  If you have a more form-fitting denim on top, try high waist wide legs or bell bottoms (a huge trend for spring that I wish I could pull off). I added a cardigan (you'll recognize it from a previous post--it's my favorite) and some killer shoes.

I wore this outfit on Saturday for a trip to the Philly area to hang out with Q's family and celebrate a bunch of Aquarian birthdays (I believe there are 5 of us, including me and Aurora now). 

cardigan-thrifted J. Crew, top-Walmart (Miley Cyrus last year! yikes.I know.), jeans-thrifted Gap skinny, clogs-Steve Madden (gift from Jayme), bone/turquoise necklace-eBay

A note on my jeans:  I found them, like new, for $4 at this little thrift that is super crowded and junky, but has some good finds if you dig hard enough.  They are a size smaller than I've been wearing at Gap--score!  But they are skinny jeans.

I am not skinny.  Thus, I have always believed I should not wear skinny jeans. But this pair is super dark, has just the right amount of stretch, and a higher waist. I'm still not skinny, but with the platforms, they were more flattering than I thought (and comfortable!)

I hope everyone had a lovely weekend--only 5 more days 'til the next one!

xo,
Amanda

Splurge and Steal: Valentine's Day

February 14th--it's a love/hate relationship.  If you're in love, it's great (if your loved one remembers and does something special for you--ahem), and if you're not, it kinda sucks because everyone else is busy.

We're giving you some thrifty outfits for the whole V-Day spectrum--a cozy night in, a romantic night out, or a single gal Anti-Valentine's celebration (libations?).

 

The Miskabelle Steals

The Splurge

The Miskabelle Steals

The Splurge

The Miskabelle Steals

The Splurge

However you spend February 14th, remember you are loved and remember to tell someone you love them.  And of course, show some love and buy vintage!

Have an idea for a Splurge/Steal? We'd love to hear from you!

xo,
J&A

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Faux Fur Coat, Miskabelle
Paisley Dress, Miskabelle
Leather Clutch, Miskabelle
Dolce Vita platforms, Urban Outfitters

Key Brooch, Miskabelle
Bow Vest, Miskabelle
Embroidered Flats, Miskabelle
SEVEN Jeans, Shop Bop

Peplum Blouse, Miskabelle
Patent Clutch, Miskabelle
Heeled Loafers, Miskabelle
Flared GOLDSIGN Denim, Shop Bop 

Outfit Post: Ketchup and Mustard

Another outfit post for the week! It was a windy day (evident from the second photo!) and we shot on our back deck-slash-treehouse (yes, there is a tree growing through the middle). Q is getting really good at taking flattering photos of me (though I make him shoot like a billion and choose the best ones).

 I wore this outfit out to a little coffee/scone/crossword date on Sunday morning.

This is my favorite cardigan, which I thrifted almost 5 years ago.  It's a great color, cozy chunky knit, and it has pockets!  My Frye boots were a splurge at about that time too--even though I bought them at a DSW, they're still my most expensive pair of footwear, and I think I will have them forever (or pass them down to my inevitably fashionable and vintage-loving daughter). 

 I scored this vintage belt recently and couldn't part with it!

 This is how my husband sees me--one of my favorite photos.

More outfits to come in the days and weeks ahead! I'm having fun and learning to take advantage of my closet--finally--and to get myself out of pajamas at least a few times a week (though I am admittedly writing in a pair of yoga pants and a tee shirt).

xo,

Amanda