Lately I have been learning more and more about the value of money. My parents worked hard their entire lives so that we could live comfortably and not have to worry about financial issues. Admittedly, they spoil me to this day and make sure I have more than enough to live on. Although it is because I am still in school and not working, I know that this is not to be taken for granted. There are also many more productive ways to spend money than on clothing (or anything for yourself, for that matter). In addition, I want to start learning to save money for the future and develop some good money management skills. I do not want to live paycheck to paycheck when I start working like so many North Americans do today!
Therefore, I have resolved to not do any clothing/non-essentials shopping until I find a job for the summer-- and even when I do, I will be very careful about what I buy. This will be harder than it sounds, because I have some pre-sale postcards sitting on my desk from a few of my favourite shops! However, I think this will be a great opportunity to stretch my creativity as well and see what I can come up with from my existing closet.
The skirt and top were my last two purchases. I had dim sum on Main St. with my parents after church on Sunday and decided to drop by Front & Co for a browse. Am I glad that I did-- this ruffly cobalt blue top immediately caught my eye. It is Liz Claiborne, if you can believe it and only set me back about $20. The gorgeous pale-yellow, silk lined like-new condition (excuse all the adjectives) pencil skirt is Cacharel and cost only $38... did someone price it wrong?! It fits like a glove and makes me feel so girly! The bold colours in this outfit remind me a bit of Emma Pillsbury from Glee :)
Wearing: Thrifted Liz Claiborne top, thrifted Cacharel skirt, Wilfred belt, Stuart Weitzman sandals, vintage earrings
Love the colors in this outfit. The pale yellow and cobalt blue work really well together, and the dark camel of your shoes and belt ties in perfectly!
ReplyDeleteThose are the prettiest colors! I've always loved blue and pale yellow together. Is Cacharel a designer brand? I think $38 is so much for a thrifted piece!
ReplyDeleteLove your outfit especially the top. It's so different.
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Love the flower detailing on the shirt, and the color is perfection! Good luck with your shopping ban and your job search! Hey, at least you can wear this adorable outfit to interviews!
ReplyDeleteIt's such a charming oufit!:D I can't take my eyes off of the top!:D So cuuuuuuuuuuuuuuute!:D
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Beautiful, i want this top! you're adorable!
ReplyDeleteJen! That blouse is amzing. I love it!! And you look so adorable. You have such a great smile. :) I hope you find a great job this summer. Something you'll have fun doing. It's good to hear that although mommy and daddy still help you out, that you don't take it for granted. You're such a great daughter! Hope you are well hun.
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Oh my! You're so stylish, your outfits make me think of Olivia Palermo! :o)
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looks like someone's getting the hang of taking pictures! i love these. great finds from Front! don't you just love it when you can find one of a kind items there at a great price? i can't believe that top is liz claiborne! but you totally make it all work. very chic and pretty!
ReplyDeleteLove the blue and yellow combo! Good for you for staying committed to working with what you already own...I will be you will be surprised with all the goodies that already exist in your closet :) (plus, you pocket book will thank you :))
ReplyDeletethanks Jen! Yay! You're the one! I finally can follow someone who has hips bigger than 32 or 33! I'm totally excited! How tall are you? I'm only 5 feet!
ReplyDeleteThe top is gorgeous. It's always fun to shop at one's own closet, you will unearth a lot of stuff that you've neglected for years. Go girl, I admire your discipline. xoxo
ReplyDeletei love that top!!! its amazing. :) i mean the detailing is gorgeous.
ReplyDeletethese are such cute thrifted items. I'm trying to find a way how we can make ouor own top that looks like that.. it's GORRRGEOUS!! I've seeen earlier posts and my, my, you loooooook and match royal blues!!!!
ReplyDeleteI cannot believe that this chic and stylish outfit only cost $58! Too fabulous!
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ReplyDeleteFront & Co is such a fabulous store! It always has the greatest finds - like your outfit! I love the uniqueness of that top.
ReplyDeleteYes the dining thing is by referral, if you like I can refer you. Just shoot me an email :) Each meal costs about $60 + tip, which I heard from the other diners is pretty typical.
Such a beautiful outfit! I love the details on the blouse! Looks so pretty!
ReplyDeletecutest top EVERRRRRR
ReplyDeleteSaving money can be hard - especially when you have Gilt Groupe calling out to you all the time!
ReplyDeleteLoving your top!! :)
Such a beautiful top, really like your outfit.:)SarahD
ReplyDeleteThis shirt is PERFECTION.
ReplyDeleteStunning! That top is just simply adorable! You look very elegant and feminine :) I understand what you meant about the value of money. I used to not care so much about it back then. But now that I'm earning my own money, I try to live in a more frugal way (compared to my school years:p)
ReplyDeleteHave I told you that you have such a mesmerizing smile?:D
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i really like your skirt babe... it looks great on you! and i like the way you styled your hair too! looks really good! cant wait til i get back and see you! miss you tons!
ReplyDeleteThis outfit is ridiculously cute. I LOVE it.
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