Same Jacket and Shoes - Two Different Ways

Hi everyone! I hope your first week of the year was marvelous! Mines has been really great so far and I am so excited to see what God will do in my life. I am learning to listen, embrace a quiet spirit, and accepting the change<3

This weekend I really flocked to a certain jacket and heels. My mom purchased a AEO moto jacket from Marshalls a few years ago for $15 dollars and it's been a huge staple in my closet. I purchased a pair of nude heels a few months back at the J.Crew Clearance Center in Lynchburg. 

As you all know, I haven't been buying clothes over the last few months. I promised myself that I would experiment with the clothing I already have. With the exception of 4 staple items from Gap, I successfully achieved just that. 

This weekend, I helped throw a bridal shower for a long time friend. I am incredibly happy for her and it was such a blessing to celebrate her. I decided to wear red to match the colors of bridal shower.

For the bridal shower, I paired the jacket and  heels with a striped shirt I purchased 3 or 4 years ago from Aeropostale and a Mario Serrani full skirt that I purchased from Marshalls last winter! I absolutely love this skirt. It fits well and doesn't swallow me hahaha. 

In addition, I wore my Ann Taylor Pearlized Crystal Statement Necklace , which I purchased last winter for super cheap (around 22 dollars). It is currently on sale for 50% off on the website. 

Today, I switched it up for church! I wore my chambray top from The Loft which I purchase two years ago, my American Eagle ripped jeggings which were a gift from my lovely sister:) In addition, I wore a cheetah print belt courtesy of my mother's closet. 

I really love how versatile this jacket and heels are! They really add style to anything you put on. In addition, these two outfits really manifest power of staple clothing items. All of these items (with the exception of the belt) were purchased over the span of 4 years and they can be worn many different ways and in many different occasions.  I am learning that I don't have to purchase clothes every month. My lifestyle has changed since I've been in graduate school and I no longer have a full-time job. In this season of my life, my personal style comes from utilizing what's around me and being creative. 

Thanks for stopping by and reading <3 

xoxo,

Tonyette

Things I basically live in this season =)

1.) American Apparel Circle Infinity Scarf (top right): I am LIVING in this scarf. I bought this for a little less than 9 dollars at Marshall's. I was able to wear this in the mild Fall weather and today's 35 degree weather. Definitely glad my sister saw into the future and encouraged me to buy this. It is made of fleece and it is HUGE. Like it can be worn as a shawl, shawl-hat, shirt, dress, etc. etc. But I've been wearing it as a BIG 'OL SCARF. Very versatile and it looks so good with everything. 

2.) Wet N' Wild Copper Dust (below the scarf): Purchased this baby for 1 DOLLAR at Walgreens. This has been my baby for the past two months. It is in the Red lipstick family- but I classify this as a orangey-brown with a tint of red lol. It literally WAKES my face up. This definitely makes a difference when I jumping out of my bed in the morning and want to do the least possible. 

3.) Lancome Desert Sunset Eyeshadow Palette (bottom left): My mom purchased this for me about a year and a half ago (summer after I graduated from college)for like 15 dollars. This palette definitely goes for A LOT and we scored it for NOTHING. Honestly - I love this palette and it definitely is a summer color palette but I love the darker colors and I don't really care too much for anything other than neutral colors. AND I keep coming back to this lovely <3. Here's another view.

Photo from Beauty2Couture

4.) Old Navy Women's Chambray - So I couldn't find the actually top but I wanted to put a photo of one of Old Navy's Chambrays in the post lol. The one I purchased is a tad too big for me and I honestly didn't like it when I first purchased it. BUT I love how it looks on me and I love wearing it with jeans, leggings, and I am actually going to try to wear it with a skirt tomorrow and belt it! Woooot. 

5.) Pacifica Color Quench Balm - I purchased the Blood Orange color a few months ago from Marshalls. This stuff is LIKE BUTTER. It literally has Shea Butter in it and it has so amazing oils in it that keeps my lips moisturized. I've bought another with Cocoa Butter in it and that one is equally amazing. This keeps my lips moisturized like NO OTHER LIP BALM. I am grateful for this. lol. I've seen this lip balm at like two different Marshalls for 4 dollars. Definitely be on the look out for them.

6.) American Eagle Party Cardigan (Bottom right) - My sister bought this for me when she worked at AEO last Christmas. I totally went into the store and almost bought it and she had already picked it out for me. BEST CARDIGAN EVER. It is really comfy and it has two slits on the sides that definitely makes it edgy. I live in this thing and it makes me feel like I am walking around with a blanket on all day LOL. It is my comfort item hahah. Thanks sis - you da best giiirl <3

7.) Madewell Transport Tote - Okay...I took forever to purchased this tote yall. I looked at it for months.I finally purchased it and it has been so great to me for the past few weeks. I can comfortably carry my laptop,wallet, water, umbrella, journal, a book, pens, and chargers in this tote. CHANGED. MY. LIFE. I am glad I invested in it because I know my future educational/life goals will keep me on the move. What better way to transport with the transport tote...hahaha. 

There ya go! Some of my faves and here I am in FOUR of the seven I posted =D 

See yaaaa

<3,

Tonyette