Dots + Belted Blazer + Blue Suede Shoes

Outfits|August 8, 2013

Dress: Delias {shrunk} – size XS (buy red version here or cute pink)

Blazer: H&M {sleeves taken up and buttons added} – size 2 (similar here and here)

Belt: Kate Spade – size small (buy here)

Shoes: J.Crew {old} – size 5 (similar here and here)

Purse: Chanel WOC (similar here and cute bow here)

I’ve been making an effort to remix my wardrobe a little bit more and shop a little bit less. It’s not easy to do (the shopping less part). LOL I got this Delias dress awhile back (see previous post here) for $15 and it’s proven to be a good purchase for me. I love that it’s all cotton (including the lining) and I was able to shrink it successfully in the dryer. I will need to take the straps up eventually because when I bend over, you can see straight down the front of my dress. Not exactly the look I’m going for. I really don’t think anyone cares to see my not so pretty nude bra underneath.

If you’ve been following my blog for awhile, you know that I love shopping. It’s almost like my second job. I love scoring deals and the idea of new stuff. I get bored easily with my clothes and love “new” things. Don’t judge. 🙂 Some people like certain things, I happen to like shopping and eating. Is anyone with me?

I get blind sighted by tempting sales..this flash sale..that flash sale. I can hardly keep up anymore. I end up adding items as filler just to get free shipping and then end up having my hubby haul them to the Mall to return. Most of the time, I only keep one or two items if even. I don’t know how he hasn’t snapped yet. Maybe it’s because of I feed him well? Being a fashion blogger’s husband is a full time job in itself.

Speaking of sales, Gap is having their Friends & Family 40% sale for card members and I picked up this polka dot aceademy blazer and these leopard pointy flats. I really like this tweed blazer but no more small petite sizes.

Okay back to being serious, I’m in the process of purging my closet. I like to do this a few times a year (usually in between seasons). I’ll be donating a lot and selling some items. I used to do a blog sale but just don’t have the time or patience for it anymore. I have a few ladies that I offer my stuff to privately and it’s just much easier instead of posting each item. I’ve seen some ladies do a separate Instagram account to sell their items (shop What Jess Wore’s closet) and am thinking about doing that as well.

As I was remixing this dress, I added a bow belt over my trusty H&M white blazer and voila, I changed the look of this dress into a work appropriate outfit. It’s very feminine and dresses up a casual $15 dress. I’ve also worn it with a chambray shirt tied at the waist too.

Do you try to remix your clothes?

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