Black attack

I wasn't feeling the greatest today but I did manage to slap on some clothes and take some outfit pictures. Things have been a little bit hectic lately with work so I haven't been able to post nearly as often or as detailed as I would like. I hope to do a lot more quality blogging now that I have my new laptop (which I am loving). I hope you are enjoying 2011 so far, I am looking forward to sharing some exciting things with you this year!

So, as I had mentioned, I did do a little bit of shopping recently. These are the red tights I cheated with during my shopping ban (oops), and I decided I needed a fresh new pair of black boots for the remainder of this year's winter season. I have a list of DIY's that I have been meaning to get to, so this is a sneak peak of the faux fur that I added to the collar of this jacket.

All the outfit details are listed below. 

Earrings & Jacket: H&M

Ruffled white shirt: thrifted

Red Tights: Forever21

Black knee high boots: Chinese Laundry

Epiphany

Remember that song... I can see clearly now, the rain is gone. I can see all obstacles in my way. It's gonna be a bright, bright, bright, SUNSHINY DAY!  I miss the summer sun!

On a somewhat serious note
These are the things I have realized...
1. I've been trying too hard to be something I'm not. Today I feel like me. What a great feeling!

2. I have an unhealthy obsession with scarves
3. Life is too short, make the most of every day
4. I always want what I can't have (I will always love you Chanel)

5. I have very little patience
6. That dreams are meant to strive for, not day dream about
7. That I have a pair of boots for every day of the week :)

8. Fashion is about expressing yourself and creating your own individual style
9. I do not own a single piece of orange clothing (probably because it looks horrible on me)
10. I have minor OCD, therefore I could not end this on #9, it must be an even number

Fashion Finds

I don't know how a Christmas shopping trip turned into all this... but it did.

This is what I got from the past couple of weeks while trying to start my Christmas shopping. I have had a list of things that I need for myself and just happened to find everything on that list within the past couple weeks. I can't pass up a good deal... maybe that's part of the problem.

 

 I have wanted a circular scarf since last winter, but haven't been able to find one that I like. They were all either too big, an ugly colour, or too expensive. I found this one for only $7.50 at Ardene's! I plan to simply sew the ends together to make my own circular scarf. Stay tuned for that project coming soon!

 

 I realized that I only own one pair of closed toe high heels, so I'm always stuck wearing the same pair during the winter. I found these beauties at Aldo on sale at 80% off and couldn't give them up! They ended up only costing $40. They are a mix of suede and leather so I know they will last a long time. Now I just need somewhere to wear them.

 I have needed a black racer back tank since the beginning of the summer and finally found one on sale for $5 at Joe Fresh. I know the summer is over but it'll be great for the gym, or to use as a layering piece during the winter.

 I have wanted a pair of cognac coloured boots for a while, and never found a pair that I really liked. I usually wear flat boots so I thought I'd push myself to be a little more fashionable by getting this pair from Guess. They were also on sale (I am a bargain hunter as you may have noticed) so they were under $100 which is very hard to find for a pair of boots. They have a wooden heel which I also really like and I can wear them casually or dressed up.

 For some reason I am really into bows. Maybe it's that festive spirit coming out of me but I found these both for really low prices and couldn't refuse them. Above: This mesh bow is from Ardene's and cost $5. Below: This bow charm & necklace were only $3 from Forever 21!

On another note; I did also get a lot of gifts for other people as well so it was doubly rewarding. I go by the one for me, one for you motto. Although I really should get out of that habit!

Frye To Die!

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