Fashion

I work at home, which equates to I don’t get out much and when I do get out most often its for things like running errands and chauffeuring kids around. I was never into the yoga pant thing but leggings? I love what I call legging fashion.

I live in leggings and I have no problem dressing them up, or down and turning them into whatever I need them to be. They are comfortable and in the right blend they work, like these I got from Banana Republic. All the stretch and softness that makes me comfortable and somewhat stylish.

Add a little flair to your leggings if you like. Throw on an oversized sweater and belt it, toss on an oxford and a jean jacket, I tend to think there are no rules in making leggings work except they must be OPAQUE, meaning we shouldn’t see your panties through them. I almost think that should go without saying but alas I’ve seen some infractions in this area.

I do always try to make sure something is covering my hiny because I’m not comfortable just having it all out there but each to his own when it comes to showing off the assets or lack there of in my case.

Cardigan | Banana Republic  Leggings | Banana Republic Turtleneck| Thrifted Shoes | Target Ring | Thrifted

Are you team leggings with anything or leggings belong in the gym?!

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There is nothing like entering  the last year of your 30s to get you thinking about responsible spending, investments and retirement goals. I’m there. There are few frivolous dollars that I part with  that aren’t scrutinized for necessity over desire.  I’ve always employed the high | low wardrobe method and over the years I have come to appreciate a good deal.

As we peruse the internet and Instagram it is so easy to compare what we don’t have or feel some kind of way about not being able to afford that bag or those shoes. I mean, I can’t be the only one who has clicked one of those affiliate links ready to buy and that basic item  was like $500.

I can never stress enough that good style doesn’t have to cost a fortune, if you are down for  a good romp with the sale rack, and the thrift or consignment store looking put together can be very affordable. Let’s never forget that time is money and searching for a deal takes time so sometimes you have to take that into consideration when bargain hunting.

When it comes to building a High | Low wardrobe here are a few tips and tricks to consider:

• The low in High | Low should never be confused with low quality. I’ve come across a $20 shirt in a trendy store and a marked down $75 shirt for $20. Fabric quality matters. I love my trendy items but I refuse to spend more than $20 on them because they will be marked down to nothing at the end of the season and won’t hold up long enough to help  build a sustainable wardrobe.

• Splurge on the basics. I will spend money for a good oxford, blazer or classic shoes. These are the things that build wardrobes.

• Don’t be afraid of thrift and consignment stores. Also peruse online sites where people resell their high quality goods. I’ll admit they can be intimidating at first. However, once you find your steal of a deal you’ll be hooked. It’s a thrill like no other.

• No matter how cheap it is if you are unsure leave it. It’s wasted money that could be put toward something you really want or need.

• Make a list of what you need and search for those items first. If you do it the other way around you will have a closet full of things you don’t need.

• Pick a neutral palette….or not. If you notice my wardrobe is very void of color, this jacket was a push, but at $5 I didn’t care. I wear lots of black white and gray so building an interchangeable wardrobe comes easy for me. If I loved color I would keep my basics neutral and bring in pops of color elsewhere while building up my basics.

Jacket | Thrifted  Jeans | Gap  Blouse | Banana Republic Outlet  Boots | Target Bracelet | Thrifted Belt | Nine West

Are you down for the discount hunt or would rather pay full price and be done with it?

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Thrifting over the years has been good to me. I’ve lucked up on some gems especially in the jewelry department. If you are looking for unique and cheap pieces now is the time to start snooping around your local area thrift stores.

The all familiar purge and declutter movement is kicking up steam all across the country as we prepare to leave what we don’t want in 2017. Somebody else’s junk will overwhelmingly become somebody else’s treasure as thrift and consignment stores abound with purged finds.

I know some people are averse to thrifting and that’s fine, I’m not and if you aren’t either jewelry pieces are great to thrift. The years have been good to me and I’ve collected some pieces that are unique and might I add cheap.

I don’t have sensitive skin so after a good wipe down with alcohol I’m good to go. As far as caring for high end costume jewelry,  I don’t coat anything with clear polish but I do take care not to expose the items to water.

If you are looking for cheap ways to dress up your outfits, and you love a good treasure hunt be sure to hit up your local thrift stores. When you find something good make sure you tag me on Instagram so I can see!

In a few weeks I’ll be doing an epic thrift store tour of Atlanta so stay tuned!

In the meantime, here are a few of my favorite thrifted jewelry finds, some of these stay on repeat like my favorite thrifted necklaces here and here.

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