Best from the Bedroom Mirror

I was perusing old cell phone photos and came across some rather cute outfits from a few years ago. Not the best quality, but I've got to say - I'm digging my own taste from 2012. Even if I have no idea how to hold my hand on the phone while taking selfies. 

Mad Men, mod-style jacket, dress, and hat suit. AND the gloves! 

 

Gold shoes #FTW always.

DADGUMMIT, Fashion!

Small town fashion icons. Posing in front of the local grocery store with some lively getups!

And if you don't already have a windbreaker with an aquarium scene printed on it, you should probably invest in one. I have two! Thank you, yardsales. 

Elven-chic

I am really into Elven-chic. I just love a little fantasy mixed in with modernity. It can go horribly wrong if you overdo it, but I definitely don't mind busting out my medieval faire wear year-round. Currently, I am really into shoulder pieces. I've only got one of my own, (it's more Xena-chic) but these are some great examples of beautifully worn shoulder jewelry.

I basically have to wear sleeves. I hate sleeveless. So as an alternative, I would love to get my hands on some of these. Probably going to make some with some chain and jewelry wire. ;)

My Jeff Gordon Birthday!

I measure my birthdays by NASCAR driver numbers. 24, means it's finally my Jeff Gordon birthday!

I wore a super vintage, old lady sequined dress that spent most of the night raining beads onto the floor, with a western style wait belt to keep it from looking frumpy around the waist.

We went to the Piano Bar, Rockey's, which is my favorite place in Gainesville. They were a big fan of the dress, and I even got to impersonate Aaron Carter all night. So much fun.

Emma Stone, you fox!

Dang you - beautiful, wonderful, fashionably flawless Emma Stone! Why you got to make we want to cut my hair again? I'm finally growing it out, but this look just make me want to lop it all off again!

Which, by the way, I ALWAYS cut and dye my own hair to save money. Always thrifty. And the more you do it, the better you get at it, too. It will always grow back - don't be too afraid to experiment! You can always start slow by trimming your own split ends off. Thinning shears are wonderful for starters, too.

Con*sigh*ment

Consignment. It's more expensive, and it's hard to resort to after frequenting bag sales and thrift shops that practically give you beautiful things for free. But it's totally worth it if you are looking for gifts, or for something special to wear out, or if you just don't feel like wading through all the ugly at thrift stores to get the goody.

How consignment works - ordinarily, one person runs a shop, and multiple sellers pay a percentage to have their items displayed in the shop. The shop owners makes a small percentage, and the rest goes to the original owner of the item. This is why consignment, generally, is non-negotiable.

I found this really amazing beaded necklace for $9 at a consignment store. I have been so spoiled by thrift that I almost didn't buy it - even though I have never loved a piece of jewelry more. Don't get so caught up on thrift prices that you can't bear to shop regularly without buyer's remorse. You've got to #treatyoself sometimes. 

Vogue Throwback!

This was on of my favorite spreads in Vogue of all time. Mostly because this kind of style is practical outdoors, as well as timeless in its aesthetics. Flannel will never truly go out of style, in my opinion. I loves me some outdoorsy woman look. Makes me yearn for camping! It's almost most fall... almost.