Outfit Post: Clarissa Explains It All

The one nice thing about having your sister live 3 hours away, is that fact that she will send you fun packages just because!  Amanda sent me this little piece of nostalgia last week-- a Clarissa Explains It All t-shirt (it is legit-- it even has the Teen Nick logo on the sleeve!).  Yes, my love for all things 90's does include the realm of Nickelodeon television (The Secret World of Alex Mack, Salute Your Shorts, Hey Dude, Fifteen, Are You Afraid of the Dark....blast from the past, huh?).  The thing I really love about this tee though, it that is that perfectly worn in, soft cotton and heather gray.

The full finger ring was a Christmas gift from my husband--I love it!  The large statement bracelet, from my parents and the motorcyle boots were from Amanda!  Guess I was a good girl this year.  ; ) (the rest of the outfit are old pieces that I don't even know how to credit because I can't recall where/when I got them!)

I have been trying to figure out a way to wear a maxi skirt in the winter, and I think I'm happy with this combo.  A long open sweater and some motorcycle boots did the trick (and a hot pink lip for good measure)!  Any other good ideas for winter-izing a maxi dress or skirt?  I'd love to hear!

xo
Jayme

Outfit Post: Sister Style, Vol. 2

Hello, everyone! It's the second edition of our Sister Style series, featuring an exclusive sneak peek of brand new baubles from Blue Nile.

I (Amanda) spent a fun long weekend in Philadelphia with Q and Aurora, staying at my sister-in-law's beautiful home.  I couldn't resist taking some shots around her porch.  There is so much gorgeous architecture in Philly--it made me sad to come back to DC!  And if you're wondering, I'd like to say my bare feet were an aesthetic choice, but the truth is, I forgot to pack my shoes!  At least my pedicure was pretty...

Jayme got really creative with her look with some DIY's:  the sock bun and a vintage top that she cropped and sewed herself!  We used to do a lot more vintage re-styling (especially with basics and 80s clothes that needed a lift), and with Jayme's renewed passion for the sewing machine, we might consider trying again for the fall!

On Jayme:  top- vintage redesigned (t-shirt blouse turned crop top), skirt- Miskabelle vintage (buy it HERE!), shoes- Candies, purse- vintage, bracelets- Forever 21, rings- vintage, earrings- white agate gold vermeil drop earrings, c/o Blue Nile

On Amanda: dress-F21, purse-Whiting & Davis/vintage, brooch-vintage/Great Grandmother's, carnelian and amethyst  bracelet, c/o Blue Nile, watch-vintage, earrings- carnelian and amethyst gold vermeil drop earrings, c/o Blue Nile

We have both has our ears pierced since before we started kindergarten, so we have always been big fans of earrings. These lovely drops from Blue Nile are best displayed with an updo (go try that sock bun! It's amazing!).  Everyone knows that the cost of gold is monstrous currently, but these gold vermeil pieces are extremely affordable. And they won't make any part of your skin turn green.

Speaking of gold, I have to brag a little about that cute Whiting and Davis purse (circa 1920/1930) that I found at my thrift...in the kids' section.  Yes, it does pay to look EVERYWHERE at a thrift store.  That's why it's called the hunt!  And if you're wondering, yes, it was also priced for a kid too.  I squealed a little.

Hope you are having a great week--stay tuned for more Sister Style next week!

xo,
Amanda