'As Flies to Wanton Boys Are we to [Sales]'

I saw these oxfords at Lord & Taylor at the beginning of the Winter season, fondled them, smelled the new leather but resignedly put them back. At $195, they had to be left behind. Fast forward a couple of months and a sick sale (in December for those of you who think I went back on my shopping ban promise) and a price tag of $51 and well, that's why there's blog pics of them now.  Snagged them in black as well.

Thought I'd have some fun with them and pair them with this sheer maxi from Free People, my harness belt and floppy hat.  

What I'm Wearing:

Oxfords: J Litvack via Lord & Taylor

               Orig. Price: $195.00

                Paid: $51.00

Free People Sheer Maxi

Sweater: BCBG

Harness: Etsy
Hat: Asos

Rings: NYC Street Vendor, Forever 21 

Lipstick: Mac

Hope of A Flattering Tale did a little spotlight on me! First time I was asked some background information about me and my blog so it was uber cool! Check out her questions and my answers here!

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Thank you to My Mini Bag for awarding BBBlog the Versatile Blogger Award!

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'O, How This Spring of Love Resembleth'

I absolutely adore Spring (when it behaves, that is).  Even though it had just finished raining, the trees and greenery were all so lush and green.  Ah, such a tease for what I hope is to come:  warmth, bare arms and shoulders and legs and feet, picnics among flowers and full swaying trees giving much needed shade with their leafy shadows! Although, right about now, I'm wishing for a 'bonfire' summer (as the BF and Murphy would say)! Screw shade!!

First wore this dress on my blog here (always fun looking at start-up posts and seeing how far I've come!)

What I'm Wearing:
Dress: Urban Outfitters
Sheer Sweater: Aqua - Bloomingdales
Rings: Mango, Forever21
Hat: Free People
Earrings: Ciccada - Etsy
Necklace: Maslo Design - Need Supply
Hunter Wellies

A BIG thank you to Cri of Il Piccolo Mondo de Cri for awarding me the Creative Blogger Award! Even though her blog is entirely in Portuguese, her incredible knack for putting outfits together translates!! Go check her out if you have not already!

I'd also like to thank you ladies for all your responses on the Lita question.  I think I'm just going to go for it.  What the hell, right?  If/when I get sick of them, I'll either hide them under a pair of REALLY long pants that I can't be bothered to hem or stick them on my shelf as part of shoe history!  I'm going to order this gray pair as soon as I can figure out how to get them at a discount! Oh, and I WILL get them at a discount by hook or by crook!

Don't forget to eyeball my lookbook photo strip (on the right side) for sneak peeks of my upcoming posts!

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'Our Remedies Oft in Ourselves Do Lie'

...and in our closets! I've had this jaquard, crystal-waist coat for such a long time and am ashamed that I haven't utilized it more.  Actually, I kinda forgot about it.  That's what happens when you shop, shop, shop and don't actually take stock of the fabulous things already in your closet.  Well, I think I have an idea for a New Year's resolution:  go shopping in my closet and don't buy a single new thing for three months!  Of course everything bought from now till January is fair game : )

Also, bought this ring from A Peace Treaty after seeing it on Mary-Kate Olson (middle finger) in a Marie Claire spread.  Loves!

What I'm Wearing:

Coat:  ArdenB

Top:   Saks Fifth Avenue

Pants:  JCrew Pixie Pant

           Orig. Price:  $88.00

           Paid: $49.99

Shoes:  Faryl Robin Ella Wedges - Zappos

Rings:  Amulet Ring (on middle finger) - A Peace Treaty

           Mesh Ring (on index finger) - bought at Shecky's Girls Night Out vendor

           Oval Ring (on middle finger) - bought at Bryant Park Holiday Booth vendor

Earrings:  Spider Earrings - Esty (themoonandthesea shop) 

Nail Polish:  Essie - Sew Psyched

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