In a pinch

Well, considering that it is now December, the trees featured in this post definitely do not look like this anymore. So sad, but glad I was able to get some pics before the crazy wind blew all the beautiful yellow leaves away.

This outfit was actually the outcome of a group effort. I was trying to find something to wear one Saturday that would be causal and low key for watching a Bama football game. But of course it also needed to be cute and somehow represent my team colors, without going overboard on the crimson and gray.

After a couple of photos posted on my GroupMe app, the girls and I decided on this final ensemble. And since I thought it was also cute enough for everyday wear, I figured I'd do a blog post featuing it. So this is a super thankful shout out to my girls who came through in a pinch and helped me decide what to wear.

Here's the cheapskate outfit breakdown:

1. Chambray button down, thrifted ($4.99)
2. Pants, Necessary Clothing ($24.99)
3. Knee socks, ?? (??)
4. Scarf, gifted (thanks Mom!)
5. Guess boots, Macy's ($54.53)
6. Cross bodybag, thrifted ($5.99)
7. Sunglasses, gifted/passed down (thanks Mom!)
8. Leaf ring, gifted (thanks Em!)
9. Turquoise ring, gifted (thanks Mom!)
10. Dainty ring, gifted/passed down

Total: Under $100.00

 

 

 

Photos: Leslie Evans

Back of the Closet: Knee high flat boots

Ever since my injury, my ability to wear heels has been somewhat limited. I've been able to wear them more lately, but those first 6 weeks, not so much. As I have lamented before, I don't really own a lot of flats. So these flat boots have been been seeing the light of day a little too often lately. And as much as I love them and even with all the compliments I get on them, I still find myself frustrated that I have to wear them almost every single day. I've worn them with dressy dresses and casual dresses and tucked into jeans and the list goes on and on. So in an effort not to get bored with the same old shoes, I thought I'd try a different, more "Ralph Lauren" look than what I usually wear and pair the boots with a classic sweater/skirt combo. And I gotta say, I think I created a pretty fab look for fall!

Here's the cheapskate outfit breakdown
1. Crew sweater, Old Navy ($13.99)
2. Polkadot button down (gifted)
3. Suede skirt, AZ Well ($7.99)
4. Boots, DSW ($60.00)
5. Crossboday bag, thrifted ($5.99)
6. Sunglasses, Forever21 ($5.80)
7. Leaf ring, Charm (gifted)
8. Thumb ring, Charlotte Russe ($2.99, part of stackable set)
9. Earrings (??)

Photos: Laura Menconi