2011 asos purchases

2011 asos purchases

          
             Since I’m newly re-unemployed I’m going back to my “don’t buy any new (non thrift/ secondhand) clothes until employed” pledge. I may have to cave and buy a couple pairs of pants at some point, but I’m gonna try and look for them awhile in thrift stores first. Anyway while I was still technically employed (last week) and Asos was having a sale, I decided I should go for it and buy a few last minute pieces I’ve been drooling over for a while. As you can see this year I’m all about the statement Jewelry, which is good since one of my weaker fashion skills is accessorizing. I’m hoping to step up my accessorizing game this year and, of course, channel Liz Taylor as Cleopatra as much as possible. I’d been drooling over the statement necklace ever since I saw it on Asos and since it was on sale and back in stock I decided the time was right to buy. The earrings weren’t on sale but are so cute I couldn’t resist. The mesh shirt is a bit of a departure for me, especially since it’s January and cold. I bought this black forever 21 dress a couple years ago, as a bit of an impulse buy, that I really like but it’s sleeveless. I don’t mind sleeveless but this is a short black tube dress and wearing it as is just didn’t feel very me. I’d been looking for a good sheer/mesh shirt to put under it but hadn’t found anything good, so when I saw this online I knew it would be perfect. I still have to try it on with the dress and make sure it works though. There was another item, a mesh bodysuit, on Asos that also would have worked. But, years of Dance leotards and  less then fond memories of bodysuits I wore when I was 5 deterred me from buying it. I figured this shirt would get me more mileage, it’ll work well with the dress, as a shirt with a tank top underneath during the summer and possibly with a blazer during the winter. Anyway if I hate it with the dress I can always return it and get the bodysuit (same price). Finally I’ve been lusting after this red knit dress for a while. It has a 50’s cut to it and seems a little Cleopatra to me. I think with a statement necklace and some cute shoes it’ll be fabulous. Anyway you should be seeing these in outfit posts as soon as I receive them and I’ll let you know how they are in person.

          So after my few months of relatively little thrifting (gasp) I’m getting back in full gear for the new year. First though, I think I’m gonna go through my closet and see what I can donate and try to come up with creative way to wear stuff that’s I already own but rarely wear or haven’t worn yet. I love thrifting but I’m gonna try and spend as little money as possible, period, until I get another job. I’m also gonna try and be more selective while thrifting. I’m usually pretty good at this but there’s always room for improvement. So that should keep be busy for a while and hopefully drum up some content for the blog as well. 

Recently Aquired

Recently aquired
     
            Sorry for the lack of posts lately. I got a new to me computer and have not been able to find the disk for my camera’s software and have been a bit lazy to use the other computer to post. But, I will definitely post my new year’s outfit and blog more in the new year.  I haven’t really acquired much fashion-y things lately. I’ve been waiting for after Christmas sales, been trying to save money and haven’t been to many thrift stores. Anyway I figured I’d give an update on the things I’ve recently bought/ received for Christmas.
1. In November after lusting after this Asos dress for a while, I finally caved and bought it as a birthday present to myself. It had been sold out in my size for a while so when it came back in stock, in my size and on a weekend when they had a 20% off coupon code I just couldn’t resist.  It’s sparkly and fun and I’m totally in love with it.
2. If you haven’t noticed I’m going through kind of a Cleopatra phase, which basically means I’m obsessed with statement jewelry and simple solid colored dresses. When I saw this necklace on A Beautiful Mess, it was just too perfect. Very Cleopatra. But, it’s a bit pricey so I asked for it for Christmas and I got it! It’s definitely my favorite gift this year and I’ll be working it into an outfit post soon.
3. As you know my mission this fall was to find knee high boots. While I’m still in search for more lovely boots I finally made a purchase earlier this month. I found these boots on Payless.com while casually surfing and immediately liked the style and price. I haven’t been able to wear them much, the pitfalls of a work uniform, but you’ll definitely be seeing them soon.
4. I finally caved and bought the Nasty Gal draped across dress. I ended up getting it in Melon, which wasn’t my first or second choice but the only color I liked left in my size. I’m still not 100% on the color but it’s pushing me outside of my color comfort zone and it’s growing on me. I do, though, love the cut of the dress and was pleased to find that the deep V doesn’t drape as deeply as shown in the above picture.  It’ll be fabulous in the summer and I’ll try to figure out a way to wear it in the winter as well.
5. This summer I became obsessed with Melody Ehsani Jewelry when browsing the jewelry section on Karmaloop. These earrings were available in the summer but by the time I got any money they were out of stock. Luckily the designer has them for sale on her personal site.  I asked for them (in gold) for christmas and got them. They’re huge but super cool and totally go with my Cleopatra phase, I mean they have king tut on them!

Anyway I hope you all had a fabulous Christmas, Happy Hanukkah or just a good December 25th. I probably won’t be posting until the New Year so I hope you have a fun New Year’s Eve and I’ll be back January 1st, 2012 with a new outfit post!