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the time it was Spring

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IMG_6513 IMG_6514 IMG_6515 IMG_6517 IMG_6519 IMG_6520 IMG_6521 IMG_6524 IMG_6525Sweater-seen here//Pants-seen here//Shoes-seen here//Scarf-Boutique in St. Lucia-similar//Necklace-worn as a bracelet-vintage//Coffee Cup-Cath Kidston

It’s Spring today. Like for real. Today it’s 60 degrees out according to the weather channel my car thermometer. Which after the last few weeks feels like 83 degrees. Which means it is Spring today. If only for one day. And Harvey and I, we are going to freakin enjoy it.

It’s Spring today. Like for real. Today several boxes showed up at my ‘job’. And guess what was inside? My online boutique’s SPRING LINE. (Oh I forgot to mention, my day job is running an online boutique with my mom. It doesn’t seem fair to call it a job so from this point forward let’s just call it our adventure). Since fulfilling one of my childhood dreams of opening the boutique in 2012, along with eating crepes under the Eiffel Tower and wearing tutus in my everyday life,  I have lived in retail time. In the Spring I am thinking of Fall and in the Fall I am planning for Spring, rareley. But for a few days I get to enjoy the arrivals of the line for the actual season we are currently enjoying. And Spring, you are gorgeous. Both inside and out. At least for one day.

It’s Spring today. Like for real. And I am enjoying getting to wear Toms with no socks and not worrying about my feet being cold or wet or covered in snow. I am enjoying getting to wear this amazing sweater (SO CHEAP) without having to layer. I am enjoying wearing a scarf for fashion rather than pure necessity. I am enjoying how vital a part of my wardrobe these green pants are becoming. I am enjoying wearing necklaces as bracelets. I am enjoying dreaming of summer vacations. I am enjoying my dirty hair thrown into a bun. I am enjoying the adventure that Tuesday brings.

It’s Spring today. Like for real. What are you doing with it?

Mal

PS Total cost of this little number: Sweater:$11.00// Pants: $12.99//

the time I hugged a zebra

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Zebra Sweater-Macy’s similar here and here//Green Cargo Pants-Macy’s see here//Boots-Shoemint seen here//

Sorry for being a bit out of focus today. I blame everything on the weather. Like Everything.

In case you are just joining us let me briefly sum up what you have missed:

I (the gal in the pics above) am Mallory.

I love clothes and i shop a lot. Like basically everyday.

My husband and my mom don’t think i can take 30 days off and make 30 days worth of outfits from just $300 worth of clothes.

I am flailing around here trying.

You are here reading about it.

We both probably need a snack at this point in our reading/writing.

Ok, so yesterday was day 1. Today is day 29, right? Ok, ok, i still have a ways to go. But the way  i see it is this little ‘project’ will be over JUST IN TIME for all the amazing Spring fashion to debut. Into my closet. Immediately. Watch out.

So today’s outfit joins us for the juniors department. Which is my next tip in thrift shopping. The juniors section is CHEAP. Like way cheaper than the adult section. Now truth be told, i can’t wear the bottoms from the junior section unless i am going to visit the salon for a quick wax (too much? too soon?) but the tops are cute and fun and don’t cause me to get a divorce. The only problem is everything runs a bit tinier. This little sweater is a Large. Its such a fun piece and i love the Zebra goes all the way around to the back. Its like he is hugging me all day.

The pants were found on a 75% off rack at Macy’s and even before this little adventure they were a go to of mine. Plus they are going to be amazing this spring with heels and a fun tank. I. Can’t. Wait.

Well i am off to lunch with a good friend who i know will enjoy my zebra sweater thoroughly. I hope you are all somewhere warm.

Enjoy your HUMP DAY!

Mal

all day dressing

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Day Look: Tank-Nordstrom// Sweater-H+M, old-similar// Jeans-Paige old-similar// Shoes-Toms//Evening Look: Tank-same//Sweater-H+M, sold out-similar//Jeans-same//Boots-Shoemint seen here//

 

So the majority of my days consist of 1-718 outfit changes depending on my plans. I hate wearing the same thing all day. Usually by lunch I am out of the mood of the original outfit and ready for something different/more comfortable/cuter/not what I am currently wearing. It just happens. I am ok with it. I have come to pack for it pretty well on trips. It drives my husband a bit nutty. On days where an outfit change is not an option I have a lot of anxiety. I can not predict what I will want to wear to dinner when I usually can’t commit to a sweater/skirt combination past lunch.

Anywho, last week I was meeting a friend for lunch/gossip, taking back all the things I had been meaning to since Christmas came and went and ending this all day event meeting Joel for dinner(HUSBAND). Needless to say, I tried on roughly 94 different outfits and couldn’t find a good fit that would flow all day. I did, however, find a solution that didn’t take too much packing, just an additional sweater and pair of shoes. And guess what-by the time dinner rolled around I was still pretty pleased with the way things turned out. The long gray tank/oversized cardigan was so comfy that I didn’t feel the need to get away from it and Toms are always a good choice when running around town. Truth be told I wear a version of this outfit most afternoons and when bumming around town. Then for dinner throwing the sweater over the long tank was a perfect casual night out when paired with the boots. Maybe I will go throw that on for the rest of today…

I wish I could say this was me turning over a new leaf. Not putting so much pressure on the perfect outfit. Not needing to change so many times each day. Perhaps being able to pack a carry on for a weekend trip instead of checked luggage. Sadly not. My name is Mallory and I am addicted to an outfit change.

Until next time.

Mal

I dress for Girls

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The clothes:                                                                                                             Sweater-JCrew old-similar here                                                                                Pants-Macys old-similar here                                                                                    Heels-Nine West from a Haute Look Sale (If you aren’t signed up WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR, it’s amazing) check it out here                                                                  Necklace-Stella and Dot

There are three kinds of women in this world-those that dress for men, those who dress for women and those who could not possibly care less (I have heard these people exist although I would be completely intolerable to them so naturally I don’t know any). I, obviously dress for women. I love fashion, I love taking chances and for the most party my husband doesn’t like/care/notice what I wear. Unless its new. He ALWAYS can sniff out a new item. Its rude. And amazing.

The day I wore this outfit I had a happy hour planned with one of my favorite people. Her name is Laura, she is engaged, she is a blogger-check her out here, and, well, she is just plain awesome. She also gave me one of the best compliments I have ever received. In our first year together she told me I make her want to dress better. It still brings a tear to my eye. And a whole lot of pressure to deliver an amazing outfit that looks effortless and original every single time I see her (which is a LOT). Some would crumble under the pressure. This is where I thrive. This is where amazing outfits are born.
I love the unexpected mix of this cozy knit and the army pant all brought together with the studded heel. Maybe others hate it, but I had a feeling she might be impressed. And if not she at least has the good manners to not tell me to my face. That’s not true, she would totally tell me. And probably blog about it.

Unfortunately she came down with a bad cold and wasn’t able to meet up so she is seeing the outfit right now with you all for the very first time. So Laura-if your reading this let me know your thoughts.

What do you all think?

Mal