'Too Much of a Good Thing'

It's getting just warm enough to go bare-legged for nights out, so I'm getting as much wear out of this Zara sweater (worn here and here) before it's time to put it away. I'll miss it, but not really! Heat trumps cold any day!

Loving my Marc by Marc Jacobs Sasha bag - I wore it practically all Winter long. The dove grey is so gorgeous, and it's neutrality makes it perfect with everything. The problem is denim or anything dark rubs off on it, so now the back of the bag is a lil greenish (yeah, green, don't ask me why it decided to turn green...) in color. Anyhoo, it still remains one of my fav bags since I can throw everything in it (including my big butt camera), and one of my best scores on eBay! One of these days, I'll take it to get re-dyed.

Any of you ladies ever had a bag dyed, and if you're in the NYC area, any good places I should know about?

What I'm Wearing:

Zara Sweater

Leather Shorts: Victoria's Secret

Shoes: Colin Stuart via Victoria's Secret

Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs Sasha

Collar: Sibilia via Free People

Bracelets: JCrew

Cuff: Asos

Lips: Mac Quick Sizzle

Only 2 days left until this giveaway ends! I'll announce the lucky winner on Monday's post! Good luck, and thank you all for entering!

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'A Little Snow, Tumbled About'

Took some quick shots after the first snow of 2012. We didn't get too much, but it was enough that I had to pick up a shovel. I HATE SHOVELING! But I guess it's winter and a few flurries are to be expected. Just come on Spring, come on!!

Loving my little lace dress from Free People. Been looking for the perfect lace dress for a long time, and this has come very close to what I'd envisioned! Although, I have to say, it really is a tad short, so for the Spring, I'll make sure to wear some bike shorts underneath. I can see it now with bare legs and oxfords! Can't wait!

The calf hair jacket is a little gem I picked up at the markets outside the Duomo in Florence, Italy. Sooo many leather goods for dirt cheap. Got it for $100!

What I'm Wearing:

Free People Lace Dress

Calf Hair Jacket: Bought while in Florence

Fur Collar: Etsy

Hat: Asos

Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs Sasha

Shoes: Seychelles Biography via Piperlime (see two other colors here)

              Orig: $99.00

              Paid: $47.00

Tights: Forever21

Rings: YSL, Carol Marie

Lipstick: Covergirl

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'What Light Through Yonder [Buildings] Breaks'

The weather in NY was FINALLY nice this weekend and I'm so grateful for the change.  Mind you when I say nice I mean it cleared 40 degrees.  But whatevs, I'll take it!  Threw on this outfit for a Superbowl party - some bits are old (like the leather trench coat) and some bits are new (like the cat blouse) and some bits I got for a super steal (like the gap jeans)!

What I'm Wearing:
Coat:  ArdenB
Shirt:  Zara Cat Blouse
          Orig. Price:  $39.99
          Paid:  $29.99
Jeans:  Gap
           Orig. Price: $65.00
           Paid: $7.00
Belt:  JCrew
Shoes: Seychelles
Bag:  Marc by Marc Jacobs Sasha
Necklace:  Need Supply Co.
Ring:  YSL
Bracelets:  JCrew
Watch:  Coach
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'I Come to [Thrift] it Wealthily in [New York]'

FINALLY got to go thrifting!  Loved every minute of it although it was freezing and I must have walked 10 miles.  All in all, I made out like a bandit!  Swiped:

 a new Alexander Wang vest for $45!

a Brooks Brothers Wool Grey Blazer for $30

a Bennetton brown herringbone blazer for $15

 and

a yummy fuchsia/berry silk blouse for $6

What I'm Wearing:
Coat:  Free People - We The Free Fur Trimmed Parka
                     Orig.: $248.00
                     Paid:  $74.00
Sweater:  Diesel Miggy (also worn here)
Blouse:  Tucker for Target via eBay
Pants:  JCrew Pixie Pant
Uggs (whatever, it was cold and I walked a lot!)
Marc by Marc Jacobs Sasha Messenger
JCrew fingerless gloves
Bird Skull Ring - Urban Outfitters

Love Love Love that I received the Stylish Blogger Award again this time from Style Forever After whose blog I just discovered a few days ago.  I simply adore her style...she knows how to put an outfit together!  So please check out her blog and show her some love!

So, 7 different facts about me:

1. I've written a yet unpublished book about vampires (and no, NOTHING like Eclipse which would make Bram Stoker turn in his grave)
2. Saw Paranormal Activity 1 week ago for the first time and still sleep with the TV on all night
3. Had nightmares after watching Jurassic Park
4. I'm terrified of bugs and once waited outside my apartment for a half hour until a moth with the wing span of Texas flew away
5. I think mice and rats are the cutest things
6. I'm convinced that I will never be able to save copious amounts of money - spending it is far too much fun!
7. I'm a speed demon....'move, get out the way...'

Here are the lovely bloggers I gave the Stylish Blogger Award to.  If you haven't checked them out yet, do so here!

DON'T FORGET TO ENTER MY VINTAGE RAZZA ELEPHANT NECKLACE GIVEAWAY EVERYDAY FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN! (CLICK ON THE PIC TO ENTER)

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'Thou Art a Votary to Fond Desire'

...and boy did I desire this Marc by Marc Jacobs bag!  I saw it on a girl in the street one day in July while on my lunch hour and practically ran back to the office to peruse store websites for it.  Bloomingdales seemed to be my only hope but after calling EVERY Bloomies store in the nation, (yes, I'm nuts like that) found, to my chagrin, the bag  to be sold out.  I could not believe I missed out on so fabulous a bag!

Anyhoo, I turned to my next trusty source: eBay.  It took some time (especially since I wanted this cement color) but I finally found it, bid on it, and now it's mine!  It was fairly new and still has that wonderful new leather smell!  Oh genious bag!  It holds absolutely EVERYTHING!  And as a bonus, I snagged this ultra toasty Diesel sweater : )

What I'm Wearing:
Sweater:  Diesel Miggy
               Orig. $250.00
               eBay Price:  $58.00
Top:  Anna Sui - Lord & Taylor
Belt:  Anthropologie
Pants:  Banana Republic

            Orig. Price:  $88.00

            Paid:  $8.99

Bag:  Petal to the Metal Marc by Marc Jacobs

          Orig. Price:  $498

           Paid: $350

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