Lately (May Edition)

I'm a sucker for a sale. $5 off $25? 30% off? Free shipping with minimum purchase? My credit card is in hand faster than you can say, "Are you aware of our return policy?" At times, I realize that a new piece just isn't going to be as versatile as imagined, so back to the store I go for a refund or merchandise credit, which occurred with this purchase. Other times I realize that I unknowingly bought something similar to what is already in my closet. If that is the case, I head to the nearest Crossroads Trading Co. to consign the older and less loved piece (which happened with this blouse) and give way for the newer and better - it's Darwinism, people!

Here's what I've bought this month, so stay tuned and see how I will style the pieces.

Apt 9 Striped Blazer and American Apparel Stripe Long Sleeve Boat Neck shirt

Adrienne Vittadini Prim Platform Sandal and American Apparel Basic Leather Belt in lilac 

Jennifer Lopez Chevron Wide Leg Pants and Simply Vera Wang Jacquard Skinny Pants

A Casual Date

On our weekly weekday date night, I like to walk the line between casual and fancy. I don't want my man to not feel like I didn't dress up for the occasion, but I don't want to be making a spectacle out of a diner or hole in the wall bar wearing stilettos and sparkles (especially if our date ends with a long walk and frozen yogurt). I try to wear one amazing piece, like a metallic skirt, and tone it down with weathered booties.

Xhiliration jacket (similar), XXI jean vest, i jeans by Buffalo skirt, Steve Madden booties (similar), gold spike ring, Kohl's snakeskin bangle (similar)