'What, My Dear [Suede Skirt], Are You Yet Living?'

I've had this pink suede skirt for a little over 10 years now, and I've yet to put it in the cleaners. Why? I'm terrified that if I do, it won't come back the same (i.e., significantly lighter in color). I've had bad experiences with dry cleaning and leather/suede and have had to get rid of the piece because it was simply ruined. And so I keep this skirt in my closet, under plastic, pulling it out a few times a year. I'll just let it age gracefully...

Not a huge sock and shoe kinda gal, but when I saw these bold polka cuties in Lucky Mag., I just had to have them on my footsies.

What do you think of socks and shoes? Infantile or sweetly mature?

What I'm Wearing:

Suede Skirt: Banana Republic

Sweater: Renee C. via Need Supply Co.

Socks: Hansel from Basel via Anthropologie

Clutch: Clare Vivier

Shoes: Urban Outfitters

Necklaces: Forever 21

Bracelets: JCrew

Ring: A Peace Treaty

Lips: Mac Quick Sizzle

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'I Will Buy With You, Sell With You, Talk With You'

I first saw this coat in Bloomingdale's in early 2011 while on a search for an interesting black winter coat. This Gryphon studded beauty was what caught my eye. Oh yeah, and so did the $665 price tag. I tried it on for fun then put it back on the rack, hearing it calling my name as I walked away.

This November, I saw it on eBay for $149 (Oh, eBay, how I adore you! You've given to me many a gem at fabulous prices).

 Of course I was the winning bid, paying $160!  And it was new with tags...Booyaa!

What I'm Wearing:
Coat: Gryphon Sophisticate
Top: Victoria's Secret
Faux Leather Leggings: Gap
Shoes: J. Litvack via Lord and Taylor
            Orig. Price: $272.00
            Paid: $103.00
Clutch: Love Cortnie (get yours here and check out the other colors)
Rings: YSL, Made Her Think
Necklace: A Peace Treaty via Urban Outfitters
Lipstick: Covergirl

A huge heartfelt thank you to Linisa of Black Girl in the Ring for choosing to feature my style. Her writing is really expressive and her words really touched me! Thanks, Linisa for choosing to feature BBBlog. I am nothing without my readers and am flattered that you find my choice of clothing inspirational :) Like I told you, it gives a girl the justification to shop on! Ha!! Check out her blog ladies and as always show some blogger love/support!

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'Come, Let Me Clutch Thee'

I LOVE this Zara sequin clutch! It is absolutely stunning. Perfect for going out, perfect for everyday...just perfect!!

What I'm Wearing:
Zara Sequin Clutch
Cashmere Tee: JCrew
              Orig. Price: $158.00
              Paid: $118.00
Pants: JCrew
Belt: JCrew
Rings: YSL
Necklace: Forever 21
Bracelet: JCrew
Shoes: Urban Outfitters
Lipstick: Mac PlumfulPin It

My Favorite Things

 

 

Just a few of my favorite things:

1. DIY Zara Leather Arm Vest

2. Most Comfy/Most Versatile Jeffrey Campbell's

3. Urban Outfitter Mint Green Wedges (can't believe I finally found a pair)

4. The BF

5. Home Made Apple Pie (that got half eaten immediately out of the oven)

6. Favorite H&M metallic sweater that I walked miles to get; Gryphon score on eBay

7. Latest eBay and Etsy finds (LOOOOOVE that vintage faux fur coat)

8. Zara Python Skimmers

Happy Weekend All!

Oh, and CONGRATS to Yasmeen of Castle Fashion! She's the winner of my Shabby Apple Dress Giveaway! The winning number was 428 and she came the closest with 444! 

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NEW IN:

My new Jeffrey Campbell loves!  Just in time for Fall!

Black and Cream Patent Leathers - Urban Outfitters

Orig.: $199.00

Paid: $99.00

Taupe Suedes - Karma Loop

Orig.: $199.00

Paid: $68.00

Originally bought the melon versions and fell in love with their comfort and the structured heel.  Couldn't resist when the other two went on sale. They will be very close friends for life :)

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'Alas Poor [McQueen], I Knew Him Well'

Wore this outfit to go and google at the Alexander McQueen exhibit on Saturday (wanted to finally catch it before it closed).  Got there at 9pm, waited in the rain and through starvation for about an hour and a half only to finally break through the museum doors to find the line snaking a couple of times in the lobby, up the steps then around the balcony.  Turned right around and went for dinner and some drinks. C'est la vie!

Did you ladies catch it? Was it absolutely breathtaking?

What I'm Wearing:

Tube Dress: Victoria's Secret

Maxi Cardigan: All Saints (also worn here)

Belt: Urban Outfitters

Shoes: Sam Edelman

Neclaces: JCrew, Etsy

Rings: YSL, A Peace Treaty, NYC Vendor

Bag: Alexander Wang Diego

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'Where Thou Art Not, Desolation'

The economy is making short work of many businesses. This gas station near my house is one such casualty. I love the overgrownness of it all, and I instantly saw photoshoot -- the bf suggested overalls, et voila!

How do you ladies come up with your ideas for blog shoots?

Here is my compromise to the Lita's.  I was in a long debate with myself on whether to get them or not and then I saw these babies which are a bit more my taste (and I've seen no one with them!).  Perhaps in the future I will give in to the Lita craze, but for now, I'm beyond contented with my melon sweeties.  LOVE the architecture of the heel, love the suede, love the peep toe and love that they are uber comfy!

I've had this linen dress for at least 15 years.  It used to be ankle length and every year, it would just hang in my closet until I took a pair of scissors to it!

What I'm Wearing:
Dress: DKNY
Boots: Jeffrey Campbell
Body Chain: DIY
Talon Earrings: Asos
Skull Necklace: UO
Suede Pouchette: Forever21
Leather Bracelets: Random NYC street vendors
Fedora: Free People

Would love to thank Abigael from Like Mousse Au Choco for including my picture in her polka dot feature (click here to check it out)! Super, super flattered and grateful to be included so thanks again, Abigael!!

Would also like to thank Kamila of PepperMind for awarding my blog the Lovely Blog Award! Give her blog an eyeball ladies when you get a moment and show her some love!

And don't forget to check out the latest addition to Street Style

(click the pic for more)

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