'One [Cardigan] Is Gold, Another Is Silver'

Can't believe I contemplated returning this cardigan after walking for miles (going to three H&M stores), and rudely reaching over the woman who was about to reach for the last one when I finally did find it. After deciding to keep it on principal, I've now fallen madly in love with its molten, metallic look! And it's warm!

Incidentally, H&M currently has the same sweater in gold.

Oh, and this is what I wore to my office holiday party. Of course you who follow my twitter page know this ;)

(photos by N. Murphy)

What I'm Wearing:

H&M Silver Metallic Cardigan

                   Orig. Price: $69.95

                              Paid: $51.00

Top: French Connection (I think I got it for $9 12 years ago)

Alice & Olivia Pleated Leather Mini

Tights: Hue

Shoes: Calvin Klein Collection

Necklaces: Vintage, Forever 21

Ring: Made Her Think

Watch: Michele

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'She Did Praise My [Shirt], Being Cross-Gartered'

Decided to shoot some blog pics just before me and the BF hauled our Thanksgiving food contributions from my car up to my mom's apartment. The weather was strangely and wonderfully warmish for November and all that was required to stay warm was a sweater and some tights.

Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving Day!

Am in absolute love with this cross shirt. Saw it on a fellow blogger and couldn't believe I had missed it during my daily perusing of Asos. Luckily it was still available so I snagged it. The gold cross embroidering is brilliant!

 

Some of the massive amounts of food consumed on Thanksgiving!

 
What I'm Wearing:
Sweater: H&M
Blouse: Asos
Skirt: JCrew
Shoes: Steve Madden
Necklace: Forever 21
Rings: A Peace Treaty, Made Her Think
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'Hath Not [Wang] Eyes?'

And what eyes he had to see this vision!

I am in love with my Alexander Wang Diego bag!  The leather is just sooooooooooooo yummy, strong and puckered!  It will last for a long time and will even get better with age!  The studs are just the perfect touch and it is extra roomy.  Was at first skeptical when I ordered it, but it is fast becoming one of my favorite bags.  Am now convinced and will get the Rocco in black for my birthday in April.  Total lovs!

A little gush on this sweater - it has become a staple that I turn to almost twice a week.  It is warm, plush and oh so comfy to wear!


STAY TUNED!  THIS WEEKEND I PLAN TO OPEN MY CLOSET FOR ALL TO SHOP!  FIND THE LINK ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF MY PAGE!

What I'm Wearing:

Bag:  Alexander Wang Diego

Sweater:  Renee C - Need Supply Co.

Leather Skirt:  Alice and Olivia - Bloomingdales (also worn here)

Shoes: Joan and David

Sweater Tights - Hue

Watch - Michelle
    Orig. Price: $1,295.00
    Paid:  $700.00

Swallow Necklace - Forever 21

Square ribbed ring - Macys (had since I was at least 16)

Square ring - Tiffany's 1830

Knuckle ring - Greek key design - bought in Mykonos, Greece

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'Oh Happy Dagger'

I bought this skirt over 10 years ago (actually loved it so much, I bought it in a lilac color as well). They were each mid-calf and just didn't flatter me anymore. I was about to give them away to the Salvation Army when it hit me: just have them hemmed! So, that's exactly what my seamstress did.

The lilac (to be styled at a later date) is now an-above-the-knee pencil skirt while this one hits at mid thigh. Et voila, two new skirts!

What I'm Wearing:
Skirts:  French Connection (had them over 10 years)
Shirt:  JCrew Fine Cotton Desert Shirt
          Orig. Price:  $65.00
           Paid:  $34.99
Belt:  JCrew Wide Calf Hair Belt
         Orig. Price:  $78.00
         Paid:  $54.00
Necklace:  V3 Necklace - Need Supply Co.
Rings:  YSL
Watch:  Coach
Wrap-around Leather Stud Bracelet - Bought off NYC streets
Swarovski Cuff Leather Bangle - Gifted
Sweater Tights:  Hue
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'Fortune's Fool'



On a whim I popped into JCrew a few weeks ago to browse all the lovelies they had and to perhaps JUST try something on.  That is until I walked by the Sherpa hoodies looking so pretty and cozy on the hanger, and what was sitting next to them but the beloved little orange and white card declaring it to be on sale!  So of course, I scooped it up (after all, it was on my wish list) and decided to buy it - it'll come in handy as a great layering piece under my anorak and leathers now that the weather is getting nippier.  I happily waited in line and when I got to the register, the salesman told me that it wasn't supposed to be on sale.  Unperturbed, I simply stood there and blinked at him knowing that he had to honor the sale.  He finally called up who he needed to call up and declared that yes, he had to honor the sale sign to which I hardily grinned and produced my extra 25% off JCrew promotion card, leaving the salesdude to proclaim that I was getting it for a steal!  Ahhh, I love a great discount : )

What I'm Wearing:

Sweatshirt:  JCrew - Sherpa Hoodie

                  Orig. Price: $69.50

                  Paid:  $42.00

Dress:  Zara

Jacket:  ArdenB

Sweater Tights: Hue

Boots:  Zappos - Frye Harness 12R in Charcoal Old Town

Sunspecs:  Vintage YSL

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Anthro is charging $298 for this absolutely adorable necklace.  Absolutely not!  So what's a girl to do?  I'm going to make her!  When I study her, I see a feat not at all insurmountable.  I will scour the city for all her parts and construct her from scratch, probably only spending $30.  So ladies, if at any time you come across any of her parts and would like to give me a heads up, I'd appreciate it.  Stay tuned for the finish products!

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