Layered Pleats

Black Pleated Blazer Calvin Klein | Pleated Pink Jules Dress Diane Von Furstenberg | Black Ulltra Patent Pumps Steve Madden | Black Bow Ring  Forever 21 | Pink Flower Stud Earrings Betsey JohnsonOnce again I rely on some clothes I have worn before on the blog, but remixed.
I had a meeting today that I wanted to look pulled-together for, but also have a soft, feminine feel to it. I think I pulled it off with the pleats and soft pink color from this DVF Jules dress. I took the sash from another top to tone down the volume of this dress.

I added a pleated blazer to go with the theme of pleats. 
Of course I could not resist having fun with the accessories! Life is to short to not wear ridiculously over-sized rings. I am also love the Betsey Johnson flower earrings. I felt the color and the petal details really matches with the dress.

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DVF Wrap Dress

Black Blazer Zara Women | Vintage Print Wrap Dress Diane Von Furstenberg | Graffitit Print Purse Coach Poppy | Ring Forever 21 | Black Patent Ulltra Pumps Steve Madden | Photos by Vivian Do

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Teal

White Blazer Silence + Noise | Teal Shift Dress and Fish Cuff Bracelet Forever 21 | Tan Belt Vintage | Nude Patent Ulltra Pumps Steve Madden | Tortoise Shell Sunglasses Tory BurchYesterday’s outfit was a thrifted find, and I had to note that the bottoms were originally gaucho style, so a lot longer and wider. Needless to say, not very flattering or current. I had the suit altered, but now I am interested in learning how to do that, especially to stay on budget.
Today’s outfit has 2 thrifted items: the blazer and the belt. The blazer I discovered at Goodwill, and the belt is from Crossroads Trading Co. The dress is from my mom’s closet, so I am stretching my dollars even more. Sometimes I really like having an outfit on so much, it is almost hard to go workout after work. Yesterday I felt so tired after uploading photos all I did was go to my bed and fall asleep. Eventually I will have more energy, so until that happens I’ll at least keep posting my outfit photos.

Hope you enjoyed seeing some of my thrifted finds!
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Fendi Blazer

Yellow Blazer Fendi | Shadow Floral Wrap Dress Diane von Furstenberg | Pink Bow Ring Forever 21 | Black Ulltra Patent Pumps Steve MaddenI’m a little behind, but adding swimming to my afternoons prompts me to take my photo as soon as I get to my apartment. Afterwards I get ready for the gym and yesterday I got back and went out for dinner. No time left to post because I came home afterwards and passed out. I slept so well, and that was probably because working out actually takes a lot out of me.

I am really happy with this yellow blazer. First of all it is Fendi, and it clearly needed to come home with me. Once again I snagged an amazing find from a Goodwill, and for only $7.99! Say what?! To top it off, dry cleaning was another $7.50, so a total of about $15 to add some serious color to my outfit. I’ve worn the other pieces in my outfit before, so I am really stretching my dollars. 
Straight hair adds to the polished look, which was necessary for a big meeting with my supervisor. I’d say this would be great to wear to a job interview, especially because the bright yellow blazer would stand out amongst black and navy suits.
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Black Princess Coat

Black Princess Coat and Black Ulltra Pumps Steve Madden | Black Cardigan and High Waist Skirt Twelve by Twelve | Sheer Button Down Top Wet Seal, | Scissors Pendant Necklace Crossroads Trading Co.Simple black and white look with pieces that are not so basic. Photos are a little off because I attempted to take them myself with my tripod. The scissor necklace is pretty awesome and I love that it was a gift from my sister.

Ordered this coat from alloy.com and I love it! What would you wear with this type of coat?

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Polished in a Blazer

Black Pleated Blazer Calvin Klein | Blue Mesh Dress Lola | Gold Wing Cuff Forever 21 | Belt Vintage | Black Patent Peep-Toe Heels Christian Louboutin
Rain in June? How strange!
While the weather was less than ideal for a dress, I really wanted to wear this blazer and dress combination. The look is almost effortless, and these pieces really mean a lot to me.
The blazer is part of a suit my mom gave, and that I just got altered to fit me. The dress I wore before for my graduation and the shoes were my first pair of Louboutins (which I bought for my 21st birthday). The belt is just another example of the great little treasures one can find thrifting (or on a Crossroads mannequin). I think some outfits you just know work. I see this not only at work but out at night with the girls or on a date, just by adding a cute clutch!
It is important to feel good in your clothes, and to keep that up I started swimming on campus. It is hard to resist since I get a free trial period of 30 days. I want to feel great in everything I wear, especially them skinny jeans taunting me in my closet. For the most part, I believe women, and men should dress to accentuate their assets. But it is always good to be healthy since a hot bod goes with everything! 
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