{Style} Ruffled...

Outfit details: blouse- Forever 21; vest- Old Navy; floral leggings- Zara; pumps- ShoeMint; leather clutch- vintage; necklace- Zara; two-finger ring- H&M

{Details} Nautical Stripes...

It's no big secret that I'm a huuuuge fan of stripes� I mean seriously, can you think of a more versatile print? It's an all-season style that can be rocked just as easily in spring as it can come fall, which is precisely why I love it so. This particular dress is perfect for brisk days because it's lined, long sleeved and lovely... How's that for your daily dose of alliteration? Throw on a woven belt, breezy vest and a pop-o-colour cuff (nicely done, Joe Fresh!) and you've got yourself a fall-tastic look. Easy peasy.

Outfit details: nautical striped dress- Michael Kors; military vest- Old Navy; woven leather belt- thrifted; kitten heels- Zara; necklace- Forever 21; leather cuff- Joe Fresh

{Style} Prep School...

It's been several months and I still can't get enough of these pants... I've worn them more times than I care to count, which pretty much makes them the best $30 I've ever spent. And if you think about it, that's quite the return on investment � waaaaay better than six lattes, a fancy lipstick or whatever else $30 gets you now a days (listen to me, I sound like Grandma Moses or something). I guess H&M is just trying to give their customers a leg up... Ba da bum cha!

Ok, ok, enough cheese from me � Happy Thursday lovelies! xx
 
Outfit details: chambray shirt- Topshop; military vest- Old Navy (similar here); pants- H&M; loafers- Zara; tortoise watch- Michael Kors; necklace- Forever 21; bracelets- Michael Kors & The Bay

{Style} Falling for Plaid...

I bought these pants a few weeks ago while in New York, but for some reason I forgot all about them until this past weekend. Super lame on my part (what a dumb dumb!), but awesome because their reappearance couldn't have come at a better time. You see my friends, the impossible is happening� I, Vickie Laliotis, shopping junkie and clothing fiend, am embarking on a month-long shopping ban. So if anything, rediscovering these bad boys eases the pain that not shopping has left in my heart... Sigh.

So why am I putting myself through such anguish, you ask? Well lovelies, let me lay it all out for you. First of all, I went a little crazy in NYC (you'll be seeing more of the damage in upcoming posts!) and I need to spend a little time paying off the old credit card. Second, and most important, I think it's time I came back down to earth and worked with the existing pieces in my wardrobe, of which believe me there are plenty. Blogging can sometimes skew your perception of what's important, and as much as I love shopping and putting together outfits, I don't think it's always healthy to let yourself get carried away. Somewhere along the way I lost that sense of balance, so I figure one month sans shopping will help me appreciate what I have and show me that I don't always need to buy something new to stay relevant... At least I hope not.

So here's to one month of recycling, remixing and shopping my own closet... Happy October! xx

Outfit details: military vest- Old Navy (similar here); tank- Urban Outfitters; plaid pants- Uniqlo (similar here); cheetah pumps- Calvin Klein (similar here); oxblood tote- Zara; watch- Michael Kors; necklace- Forever 21

{Weekend Update} The Coffee Date...

No, this isn't some shameless Starbucks plug; This, my friends, is a glimpse into my weekend. I kicked things off with a lovely coffee date with my good pal Andrew � isn't he the cutest?! We gabbed over warm bevies and, true to blogger form, snapped some outfit pics when we were done. Typical.

Happy Monday, lovelies! What did y'all get up to? I wanna know! xx

Outfit details: sequinned tank- Forever 21; military vest- Old Navy; pants- H&M; loafers- Zara; jewelry- Forever 21; watch & ring- Michael Kors

Colour Splash...

Outfit details: peplum dress (similar here)- H&M (borrowed from Kastles); military vest- Old Navy; clutch- vintage YSL; pumps- Zara; necklace- Forever 21; neon braided bracelet- H&M; watch- Michael Kors