The Fashion Tag

I am going to complete the "fashion tag" and answer fourteen questions about my style and my view of fashion.  I hope you enjoy and learn a little something about my personal style! 

1.  What 5 words describe your style?

classic, comfy, preppy, practical, quirky

2.  What are your favorite jeans?

American Eagle Hi-Rise Jegging

3.  What is your most worn piece?

My most worn pieces for fall are vests.  I love to layer them with long sleeve shirts or sweaters and scarves or statement necklaces.  I have 6 and wear them way to much!

4.  What are your favorite shoes?

Keds.  I know they aren't traditionally the most stylish shoes but I wear them all the time.  I like to mix them with a feminine outfit to make it a bit edgier.  They give off  a chill vibe and are super comfortable! 

5.  What is your favorite store?

I go to Marshalls,Tj Maxx, and thrift stores the most because they are affordable and have great finds!

6.  What was your last fashion purchase?

I bought a romper from Nordstrom Rack two days ago for my sorority's formal

7.  Spend or save?

SAVE!

8.  What is your favorite winter outfit?

My go to outfit for fall is a sweater, leggings, scarf, and boots.

9.  Who is your favorite Youtuber?

Casey Holmes

10.  Who is your fashion crush?

Lauren Conrad has been my fashion crush for years!  I love how she rocks looks from romantically sweet to masculine chic.  She always looks put together and powerful, which is my goal.  Her line at Kohls is amazing and I want to raid her closet so bad! 

11.  Heels or flats?

Flats

12.  What is your go to bag?

Vineyard Vines Classic Tote  or my polka dot black cross body from target.  Just depends on the occasion!

13.  What is one splurge item you are lusting after?

I am saving up for a Kate Spade bag and watch

14.  What is your favorite season to dress for?

Fall and winter are my favorite because I love layering!  Vest, scarves, fuzzy socks, sweaters, flannels, boots!  Ah, the BEST

I tag Danielle of Beautiful Disaster!

Designer Deals

I am a second year college student which automatically means that I am very broke.   Over the past four months, I have re-discovered thrifting for everything from clothes to home decor.  Baltimore has a thrift store every five miles pretty much so there is no shortage of thrifty deals!  Even though not every thrift trip results in bags of designer brands, I have found some party provoking, scalp tingling, jaw dropping deals.  

When I am shopping in a thrift or second-hand store, I search for gorgeous colors, patters, or textures since you only see a sliver of the side of the garment.  You never know what brand the piece is until you pull it from it's thrift tomb.  When I pull a top out and see the "way to expensive for my closet" brand name, I let out a little shriek of excitement.  Tip: ALWAYS check the sale/clearance rack in thrift and consignment stores.

This first piece is a J. Crew stretch mini skirt with an abstract floral pattern.  I was drawn to it for the striking colors and modern shape.  I found this at a Goodwill in Crofton, Maryland.  It was a sale day so I snagged this amazing piece for $2.00! I will style this skirt with a flowy black chiffon shirt and a pair of black heels.  

The second piece is a light pink button down dress from Loft.  I recently got this dress at a Goodwill thrifty thursday event in Annapolis, Maryland.  Dresses are usually $7.00 so with 50% off, this was $3.50!  I am an education major and have to wear professional clothing when I intern in elementary schools.  This dress screamed "I'm a teacher" to me so I snagged it.  I will wear this dress with a cream or gold cardigan sweater with some nude wedges.

This second dress is a blue and white striped t-shirt dress from J. Crew.  I found this gem at a consignment store in Annapolis, Maryland called New to You.  The original price at the store was $27 but I got it on clearance for $5.50!  I have been searching for a throw on shirt dress for a while and I am so excited that I found this J. Crew one for literally dollars!  I would pair this with a pair of white or brown sandals, my hair in a bun, and this silver belt pictured below.  

 

This last dress is a tan Vineyard Vines dress with intricate white embroidery.  I found this dress at a consignment store in Annapolis, Maryland called Navette.  The original price at this store was $25 but I found it on the clearance rack for $15.  I love this style of shift dress because they are effortless and comfortable.  I was drawn to this dress by the amazing embroidery and the neckline. I have bi-weekly formal meetings for my sorority where we have to wear business professional clothing.  Our shoulders have to be covered so this dress is perfect for meetings in the summer.  I will style this dress with curled hair and a pair of white heels.  

Thanks for letting me share my amazing finds and stay tuned for some more posts about thrift finds and "back to college" shenanigans!