What I Wore: Day and Night

Yesterday was an extremely busy day. The night before was a can't sleep night and I didn't actually close my eyes until 6am. I'm sick of hearing that I should go to sleep earlier, because trust me, I'm not trying to stay awake that long.

Under a heavy cloud of exhaustion, my husband and I went to my mom's friend's house to fix her DVD player problems, then we had lunch at Panera Bread and ran errands.  We didn't get home until 4:30 and I frantically got ready for our night out.  My darling friend Erika planned a surprise 30th birthday party for her husband Keith and it was also my friend Danielle's birthday.  We ate dinner and then went to a local bar to listen to a cover band where I danced poorly, sang loudly, and sucked down some amaretto sours.

So yesterday included two completely different outfits, which was interesting to my husband since he claims, "Dudes just need one outfit a day."

Day look:

Outfit consists of:

Sweater: green cardigan found at Sears

Necklace: Aimee necklace found at Tree and Kimball

Tank top: stone tank by American Eagle found at TJ Maxx

Jeans: Beau jeans found at TJ Maxx

Shoes: gray ballet flats found at Gap Outlet

Two things about this outfit: 

1) the lovely Lisa of Tree and Kimball designed this necklace and named it after me! Her new spring line is filled with gorgeous dip dyed lace creations that she named after fellow etsians. I can't begin to say how flattering that is and how sweet Lisa is. 

2) this sweater may be recognizable to family and friends. That's because I bought it over 10 years ago to go to college. It's like the Energizer bunny of sweaters. There's no pilling, or fading, or wear of any sort (except one of the buttons escaped and I have yet to fix it). It's done this well and I must say I've never been careful with it. I mean it lived through 4 years of college washings!

Night look:

The second picture is what happens when your husband says, "Do something interesting!" Incidentally, this is also my signature dance move.

Outfit consists of:

Sweater: drape front black cardigan by Joie found at Last Chance

Sweater: 1980s zebra print sweater by S/J designs found at Purple Deer { more zebra print here at Greatest Friend and here at Volenska Vintage }

Belt: clear and black belt found at Last Chance

Pants: black jeggings by 7 for all mankind found at TJ Maxx

Boots: black Madden Girl boots found at TJ Maxx

Cost per wear

Cost per wear. The first time I read those words together was in a fashion magazine which was trying to justify why purchasing an outrageously expensive article of clothing actually makes sense. Really, the concept makes sense. Spending more money on an article of clothing that you'll use frequently and that's constructed well enough to hold up over time is a smart use of money.

For me, the top end of what I'm willing to spend on a piece of clothing is drastically smaller than what many fashion magazines would like me to spend.  Still, it's nice to pick up pieces that I'll use over and over and to different venues that I know will last. Again, another advantage of buying vintage. Clothes that can handle prancing around the world for 40, 50, 60 or more years can usually stand up to any abuse I may put them through and live to move on to another wearer. Take that for cost per wear.

On the weekend:

1970s graphic acrylic sweater by he limited available at Adore Vintage for $56
Orange lace sequin cami available at Wet Seal for $7.50
Boyfriend jeans by 7 for All Mankind available at piperlime for $198
Orange pointed flat available at GOjane for $11.10
1970s brass earrings available at Adore Vintage for $12
Brown faux leather handbag available at Tilly's for $25
Leather wrap bracelet by Rachel Leigh available at Zappos for $100


At work:

1970s graphic acrylic sweater by he limited available at Adore Vintage for $56
Sage lace button front cami available at TOPSHOP for $50
1960s drop earrings available at Adore Vintage for $13
Navy button down skirt by Steven Alan available at Net-a-porter for $170
1960s orb ring available at Adore Vintage for $18
1900 celluloid French Exposition change purse available at The Purse Place on Ruby Lane for $75
Faux leather Sheldun Boot by Madden Girl available on Endless for $54

A hint of vint

Here, without much commentary, are two outfits with a hint of vintage to them.

Outfit consists of:
Violet Calvin Klein tights available at ASOS for $23.80.
Black faux suede slouch boots by Adi available at Target for $37.
Black acrylic pointelle dolman sweater available at Forever 21 for $14.50.
100% organic cotton giraffe tank available at Belle and Dean for $40.
Black 8mm stud earrings by Carolee available at zappos for $28.
1950s cotton swing skirt with 28" waist available at Vintage Trends for $38.

Outfit consists of:
1960s/1970s beaded necklace available at Adore Vintage for $24.99.
1940s cream and floral clasp purse available at Adore Vintage for $36.00
Gold clasp elastic belt available at Top Shop for $30.
Wool twill club pant available at J.Crew for $59.99.
Gray satin and crocodille accented Lianne heels by Marciano available at heels.com for $112.49
Green modal and polyester drop-waist top available at Old Navy for $6.00.