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Dresses from Shabby Apple
Thu, May. 09, 2013
andalusia

  • cardigan: H&M (thrifted)
  • shirt: Ann Taylor Loft
  • khakis: J.Crew
  • shoes: Target
  • watch: Michael Kors
  • necklace: Golden Thread

I’m so confused about the weather now that when we finally have a warm and sunny day, I still wear an outfit that could literally be worn on any day of the calendar year. I’m reading a book right now about Flannery O’Connor, which is set in Milledgeville, Georgia and on her farm, Andalusia. It’s pretty special because I visited there with a class my senior year of college. You know what else is special? Tomorrow being Friday - I’m looking forward to a chill weekend and celebrating Mother’s day with my mom and grandmothers.

tags || Sarah Beth wear sbk khaki black stripes thrifted thrift tan pants cardigan monogram wedges gold necklace
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Mon, Apr. 22, 2013
out of storage

  • skirt: JCPenney Outlet
  • shirt: Gap (thrifted)
  • scarf: thrifted
  • shoes: Target
  • belt: Banana Republic (thrifted)
  • earrings: handmade

It was a chilly Monday (temps have been down in the 30s at night!) but I actually wore this a couple weeks ago and never got around to posting. This skirt was one of my favorites last year and I think that will continue to hold true this season. My grandparents are visiting for a few days so I’m spending the evening eating cookies and watching HGTV with them. Not a bad way to spend a Monday.

tags || Sarah Beth wear work skirt stripes belt flats brown blue navy green scarf white tee thrifted thrift
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Mon, Apr. 15, 2013
additions

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  • dress: J.Crew [thrifted]
  • shoes: Seychelles
  • earrings: gift

I scored this dress back in the winter and have been dying to wear it ever since, so I got my money’s worth over the past couple of days since I wore it to church yesterday and to work today [even though today was a little more chilly]. I can see this being a staple once it gets miserably hot and humid this summer because it’s so lightweight!

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tags || cait wear work dress shirtdress stripes green gold earrings thrifted
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Fri, Apr. 12, 2013
storm warning

  • blouse: J.Crew [thrifted]
  • skirt: Banana Republic [thrifted]
  • wedges: Mix No. 6 [via DSW]
  • necklace: With Your Heart Jewelry
  • earrings: gift

Happy Friday, y’all! And it was a pretty one, which was nice considering we had a pretty insane thunderstorm last night… there were rumors of tornadoes but thankfully the roof stayed intact over my head because I was too comfortable to move to the basement. That’s a good excuse, right?! Today went much faster than the rest of the week seemed to - had lots to keep me busy but finished everything right before it was time to go. I like days like that :D

tags || cait wear work skirt blouse blue yellow navy stripes thrifted necklace earrings pearls
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Tue, Apr. 02, 2013
hello, sunshine

  • sweater: Target
  • skirt: thrifted/made over
  • heels: Kimchi Blue [via Urban Outfitters]
  • earrings: vintage [my grandma’s]
  • necklace: With Your Heart Jewelry

Today was so pretty that I stared out the window all day at the sunshine filtering through the trees till it was time to go home, then I rode home with the top down! I think spring might finally be showing up?! Fingers crossed. Also, my cat is a pro at her glamour shots… she was trying to be in all of my pictures so I gave up and just started taking pictures of her. If I’m not a cat lady yet I must be well on my way haha.

tags || cait wear work fashion skirt sweater heels necklace earrings vintage thrifted upcycle teal stripes
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Wed, Mar. 27, 2013
heel upgrade

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  • pants: Liz Claiborne via JCPenney Outlet
  • jacket & cardigan: Eddie Bauer
  • scarf: thrifted
  • shirt: Target
  • shoes: Indigo by Clarks
  • earrings: handmade

One upside to this chilly spring we’re having is I’m getting remarkable good out of my floral trench coat, which is typically only worn for a couple brief weeks each spring. Also, I’m excited to finally get some new black heels! My last pair has a busted heel, plus these are all cushiony and padded. Bonus. Doesn’t it feel like it should be at least Thursday already? I did make the most of today, finishing up this book and running in the daylight.

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tags || Sarah Beth wear work heels pumps slacks stripes cardigan trench coat trench teal aqua floral scarf thrifted thrift
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Wed, Mar. 27, 2013
repetition

  • sweater & flats: Target
  • pants: Calvin Klein [via Marshalls]
  • earrings: vintage

I ended up having to go in to work for about an hour, so nothing too fancy today! I thought I’d already had this outfit on here, but after doing some research, I found some similar but not quite identical ones. Something that I haven’t had on here yet are these cute earrings I got when I was in NYC over spring break - got them at the Brooklyn Flea! That’s a place I could definitely use more of in my life… so much cool stuff to peruse :)

tags || cait work wear fashion stripes rose sweater pants flats snakeskin gold earrings anchor nautical vintage
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Tue, Mar. 19, 2013
second round

  • skirt & belt: thrifted
  • cardigan: H&M (thrifted)
  • shirt: Ann Taylor Loft (thrifted)
  • shoes: Target
  • bag: Aigner via TJMaxx
  • necklace: Premier Designs

Well, Caitlin and I inadvertently went for a thrifted theme today when we met for lunch and pictures because I also have a heavily thrift shopped outfit today. In other news, I had Mexican for both lunch and dinner today and I was pretty pleased about it. And I just finished this book, which I always remember my parents talking about, since one of their teachers got in trouble for assigning it to their class back in high school. 

tags || Sarah Beth wear cardigan stripes belt wide belt skirt brown teal aqua flats loafers thrifted thrift necklace
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Fri, Mar. 01, 2013
change of scenery

  • cardigan: Cable & Gauge [via TJMaxx]
  • dress: Calvin Klein [via Marshalls]
  • belt: vintage
  • boots: Corso Como
  • earrings: gift

Made it through another week! And another month for that matter. I can’t believe it’s already March! And I’ve started to see daffodils venturing out of the ground, always a good sign :D I decided to take pictures at the end of my driveway today… maybe I should see how many days I can go without repeating a background at my house. I bet I could get a solid three weeks at the very least!

tags || cait wear work fashion green navy stripes dress cardigan belt gold vintage boots earrings
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Thu, Feb. 28, 2013
pleats please

  • cardigan: Merona [via JCPenney Outlet]
  • blouse: J.Crew [thrifted]
  • pants: JCPenney Outlet
  • wedges: Forever 21
  • earrings: gift

I’ve decided that if I can’t wear pjs to work, these pants are the next best thing. And since I did some major altering recently, they actually fit the way they should [spoiler: there’s a tutorial coming up on that :D]! The blouse is a recent Goodwill find; I’m a fan of the knife pleats and how they play so nicely with the stripes #ilovedetails #idon’treallygethashtags #whatev

tags || cait wear work fashion cardigan blouse pants wedges purple blue stripes black pearls earrings thrifted
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