{ when I have a few pennies to spare... }

{ blouse, jacket, trousers, heels }

 

I haven't been clothes shopping in quite some time, and I must say, I miss that rush of trekking home with a bag full of new goodies! It's not a huge priority for the moment, as I have many other things to take care of first (like getting an apartment), but when I dooo have a few pennies to spare, I definitely plan to hit up Miss Dorothy Perkins. I always find such great deals on this site, though I've never actually purchased from them before. Does anyone have any first hand experience with the quality of their items? I'll admit, $57 for a blouse sounds a little steep for me, personally, because I typically buy that kind of thang from H&M or the Nordstrom Rack where you can usually find decent deals around $30. But! Who knows. Sometimes ya just have to shine your shoes.

 

Just in case you were a wonderin', there is a reason that I've been spending some time window shopping online lately...I'll be filling all of you in tomorrow, so be sure to check back :).

 

Thanks for stopping in guys. I hope you have a marvelous Monday. lovelovelove.

 

-C

 



{ wanna know a secret? }

I got lots of sweet compliments on this little ensemble that I wore to The Everygirl Contributors party at The Bedford the other night, and I just thought I had to share the little secret.

I'm dressed head to toe in Target, y'all.

The only part of that that embarrasses me is that I hate wearing head to toe of any store. I always feel like such a dork walking into H&M because half the time I look like the mannequin. #needtogetoutmore.

Anyway, this stuff is awesome. The leather panel leggings were $30, as was the top, and the shoes were actually on sale for $20, I believe. I did, however, mix things up by throwing in my Blair Ritchey Mini Lulu in pale pink. I really love all of Blair's pieces (I mean, who doesn't?). 

Shop the look here:

{leather panel leggings, white blouse, snakeskin pumps, blair ritchey mini lulu}

Something neato is happening today that I don't want to share with you just yet...but fingers crossed I can soon! Just send good vibes, please :).

I'm heading to Cincinnati this weekend which I am so.excited.for. 

I think a little weekend away from work, the hustle and bustle, a few brewskis and glasses of wine with old friends, and quality time with Trevor is just what the doctor ordered.

Have an awesome weekend guys. Thanks so much for stopping in. lovelovelove.

-C

{ Perfection }

I am dreaming about getting dressed for work this morning in any of those Fall ensembles. The perfect amount of chic (I'm really not cool enough to use that word) and effortlessness. Don't you agree?

Alas, I am still in my pj's sipping my coffee and I have thirty minutes to get dressed, so the likely hood of me looking like the ladies above when I head to work is looking slimmer by the minute. But hey, sometimes a girl needs a few extra minutes with her coffee and blogs before she starts her day. Am I right? 

By the way, if you are near an Ikea, go pick up the TINDRA Apple Cinnamon Candle. They are only $1.99 each and they smell like fall in a cup. I bought two at my last visit but I wish I would have stocked up even more because I burn them just about every night. I love.

It's almost the weekend y'all! Happy Thursday :)

-C

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