Sunday OOTD:)

Hey lovely people:)

Just want to do a quick OOTD! Today was a great fashion moment for me because really learned the beauty of basics and how they can create an awesome outfit. I overslept and  I had a good excuse lol. I was out of town for a conference and I've been traveling nonstop for the past month. The events I've been going too have been a great blessing but traveling constantly can wear you down. So - I slept for 10 hours lol. But I had to quickly get dressed this morning and I had ZERO time to think. I quickly put this together :

ALL of these pieces have been purchased throughout the last 5 years of my life. lol.

The flats are from BCBG and I thrifted them from a local consignment shop in 2011 for $10.00. I was incredibly happy when I saw my baby feet size on the inside of the shoe.

The jacket is from Papaya and I purchased it in 2012 at the company's store when I visited the Tanger Outlet in Mebane, NC. I purchased it for less than $20. Around the time I purchased it this jacket was definitely super trendy on UVA's campus. I didn't want pay a lot for it so I was super happy when I came across it and I snatched it off the rack. I am so glad I purchased it because it definitely pulls together a lot of my fall outfits!

My jeans are from Levi's and my mom found these amaaazing babies at Marshall's in September 2013. They were literally $7.99 and the BEST jeans I've ever worn. I am so glad my mom encouraged me to try them on. 

My belt, shirt, and bag are recent purchases. I purchased the gold belt in June for $4.00 from Target. The top was purchased from Aeropostale two weeks ago for $4.99 and I purchased my bag from JustFab last week for $10.00 as a special for a new VIP Member. Can you say - Wiiiiin?! lol. I've been searching for a bag and I've never used JustFab before but I fell in love with this purse. I've been looking at JustFab purses since August and I finally took a chance to make an account. Please check out the site - they have some awesome items.


For me this outfit solidifies why bargain shopping and thrifting for basics and quality pieces are so important. One of my favorite bloggers - Natalie Live from The Tiny Closet really inspired me to really take ownership of my own style. After a major lifestyle change - she decided to stop aimlessly and craft a tiny closet full of her favorite things. She inspired me to not shop just to shop but to shop for what I love and what can be used in many ways. 
NOW - I never purchase things unless I know they can be worn many different ways and to many different events. When I shop - I want to make sure I love every piece in my closet. 

In addition to Natalie - Alana has also inspired me to buy what I love! Before I knew her - I just purchased to just purchase and I never thought of how quality or love of a piece of clothing could truly change my life. She is a bargain hunter as well and we have exchanged sooo many tips over the years. Definitely grateful for Alana being a stylespiration to me <3

So yeah - I loved my outfit today and it required zeeero effort to put together. Definitely wanted to share AND I wanted to encourage you to wear what you love

<3,

Tonyette