Thanks for the Fashions!

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and before we all start stuffing ourselves with turkey, cranberry sauce and sweet potatoes, and then fall into a post-dinner food coma, I wanted to take a moment to give a thankful shout out to the bargains -- and not so much bargains -- that I came upon this year.

Converse Shoes

Who knew it would take me 32 years before I realized the cool factor of owning a pair. I can't wait to expand my collection!

Chuck Taylor All Star, $45

Coach Bag

It took me many years to justify spending more than $50 for a purse. I was always adamant about not buying a designer purse just because it was a designer purse. But, I was on vacation, in Vegas, and I ventured into the Coach Outlet store. I gave in to temptation, and oh was I glad I did.

IKEA Bed

My old bed was still in good shape -- in fact, it now resides in one of my parent's spare rooms -- but I wanted a new bed and one that played off the shabby chic look of my bedroom.  And, boy was I lucky to have found the bargain of all bargain beds at IKEA. Now, my room is exactly how I had envisioned it, and I love going to sleep and waking up in it every day!

Jewelry

I've never been much of a jewelry person. I put on an outfit and am never quite sure what jewelry goes with what, if less is more, or if should just say, forgetaboutit! But I am happy to say, I took a leap this year and started buying necklaces, earrings and even a cocktail ring.

 Necklace, World Market; Earring, Stella & Dot, Saveena Flower Ring, Stella & Dot

Fall Finds: Part 2

I had another successful shopping excursion to Anthropologie a few weeks ago. I had been wanting to get this jacket for a few months after doing a post about it and thought it would be a nice treat for myself to get it.

 Terrace House Jacket, $138

Unfortunately, when I tried it on, it just didn't look right on me.  The ruffles sat weirdly on me -- sticking straight out instead of lying more flat like it looks in the photo. But, lucky for me, my mom's eagle eye had picked out another cute jacket I had glossed over because I didn't think it was "right" for me. To appease her, I figured I'd try in on. And, I'm glad I did. It looked great on me and totally had that stylish military theme going on. I can't wait until it gets a bit cooler here in Phoenix so I can start wearing it with some dark wash jeans, trousers or a black pencil skirt (Note to self: get black pencil skirt.)

Thatcher Jacket, $69.95

I also bought a couple other tops that evoked the sailor/sailing trend popular right now. One is a classic navy and white striped t-shirt that was only $10! I actually thought it was going to be more since the price tag showed $19.99, but it was my lucky day when I went to pay and the sales clerk told me it was actually only $9.95. Don't you love moments like that? 

 Striped Boat-neck T-Shirt, $9.95

The other top is another striped one -- a cute yellow and white striped cardigan/sweater with some rope-like detailing on the front. Very chic to wear with just about anything and still appropriate, I think, to wear in this transition months before winter. (I always like to wear color year round.)

Loose Lines Cardi, $29.95

In the end, the total for all three tops were as much as that initial jacket I was dying to have. So, I'd say it was definitely another delightful trip to my all-time favorite store. Yippee!