United Colors Of Benetton Coat

This season for me was all about coats. I can not, I repeat can NOT pass up a great coat at a thrift store. Its a problem, one which I should probably seek help for. But, until I do get help. I will continue to find and buy these amazing coats. This one is a United Colors of Benetton coat which I found at the Goodwill. It is practically brand new! I don't know who gave it up but I thank them for it. I love the color and the wool is some of the softest I have ever felt. I paired it with a thrifted turtle neck poncho. for a warm and wearable look :)

Wearing:
Coat-United Colors of Benetton, thrifted
Poncho- Thrifted
Long Sleeved Tee- Forever 21, old
Jeans- Forever 21
Boots- Old, Target? maybe, can't remember
Neacklace and Bag- Canal street

Great Outfit-Terrible Lighting

So sorry about the bad lighting and weird shadows in some of these pics. That is what happens when you accidentally drop your best lens from a great height. Its totally broken but its impossible to take shots in doors with the other lens due to the limited size of the apartment (meaning you can't stand far enough away to get a whole body shot). And when my photog came home it was too dark to do out door shots and I really loved this outfit. So I decided to do a few in doors even if they would be sub par and have weird effects.
On another note, I loved how comfy this combo of sweater tights and denim dress where. Throw a sweater on and you are good to go. These work boots are amazingly warm and wearable too. The heel height isn't too much for actual walking.

Wearing:
Sweater & Button up- Thrifted
Denim dress, Belt & Earrings- Forever 21
Sweater tights- Canal Street
Work Boots- Charlotte Russe

Orange Excitement

I wanted to do a quick post with some old pics that are actually from October. And what color is better for the month of October than a really bright orange. I love this pashmina. I don't know where I got it but I continually pull it out year after year to add color to a dull drum outfit. These pics were taken on a very very windy day so please excuse the somewhat uncooperative hair. The trench coat was an AMAZING Goodwill find. Its Banana Republic and I got it for $20. I LOVE that!! I love coats/jackets that are thrifted. Its a super bonus that its a trench (classic, love) and that it's in a color I didn't already have (a feat considering how many I am acquiring). Can't wait until after Christmas when everyone donates their "old" coats which have been replaced with new ones that they got as gifts. That will be like my second Christmas. YEAH, can't wait!

Wearing:
Navy Trench- Banana Republic, thrifted
Sweater- Cashmere, thrifted
Button Up- Men's H& M
Jeans- Forever 21
Boots- Target, super old
Pashmina- ??, but I LOVE it!
Necklace- ??, old

Bow Head-Bandit

Sorry for the long absence as of late. I have been dutifully studying for the first Step of my medical licensing exams. Other wise known as the USMLE, Step 1. Its pretty much the most important test of my life, so no pressure really (heavy on the sarcasm). But I take it soon and then it will be non stop blogging delight. Well, at least until I start a clinical rotation.. :) On another note. I do happen to love a good head band (you know the kind that don't squeeze your head too much). I came across this little beauty at Forever 21 and when I saw that it was only $1.50, I knew I couldn't resist. I paired it with a new fetish of mine, riding pants. Added in some knits in various neutral tones. And topped it all off with of course a cherry (thats the pinkish bag). Wow I just made myself hungry for an ice cream sunday.

Wearing:
Black Coat- H&M (old)
Sweater- Thrifted from the DI
Riding Pants- Forever 21
Scarf- Forever 21
Headband- Forever 21
Boots- Go Jane
Purse- Canal Street

PS- One of these days I HAVE to do a post about nail polish, because I am obsessed with it...