A Day Late

Top - Anthropologie, necklace - thrifted (Monet), belt - flea market, bracelet - antique Tiffany and Co., skirt - Moschino, shoes - Aldo

I intended on posting these yesterday, while I was still wearing these items... but I decided to take a nap that ended up being a 14-hour night's sleep. And to think getting 5-6 hours of sleep each night during the week would have no repercussions! I'm currently trying to upload Facebook photos and it's not working very well! Ah, frustrating.

Anyway, I finally wore my brilliant Moschino skirt... that cost me $6! It's actually a size too large, but I wore my favorite belt over it to keep it up. Normally I don't get many compliments during the day, but many people commented on my skirt/outfit. And I had the pride of knowing that I got a $700+ skirt for pretty much nothing.

This top is from when I went to New York, but I haven't posted it on here. The style is vaguely 1940's (please excuse my lack of historical fashion knowledge) so I decided to pair it with this prim skirt. I think the belt and the fork bracelet added some "weird" elements to what would have otherwise been a very conservative (for me) look. And what a surprise, I'm wearing my Aldo platforms, again... I'll try to give my other shoes equal love in the near future!

Hope you're all well, xox Catherine

Middle of the week

Cardigan - thrifted, tshirt - Forever 21, belt - thrifted, dress (worn as skirt) - H&M, jewelry - antique/grandma's/flea market, boots - Deena and Ozzy

I've worn this dress far more as a skirt than I have as an actual dress. But it just feels so right. It's flowy and comfy and has peacock feathers in awesome colors. I'm sold.

My skirt from the Outnet came today! I probably should've ordered a size smaller, but I suppose it'll have to do. It's going to be a bit of a challenge to style since it's longer than what I'm used to, but I really want to wear it in a 50's-esque way even though it's not exactly a circle skirt. I'll debut it soon!

Sadie is making a reappearance! She just kind of ran over to me while I was snapping photos... now I can enter Chictopia's contest. I'm definitely not her favorite person in my family, but we all shower her with affection. We've almost had her for three years now! Crazy how time flies.

xox Catherine

More mixed prints and a lucky start.

Cardigan - BDG, scarf - H&M, dress - Volcom, belt - vintage YSL, jewelry - thrift/flea market, flats - Kimchi Blue

So, I frequently mention on here that I'm a high school student... which entails sitting in a dirty cafeteria for lunch, and waking up early (among other things). Normally the latter frustrates me to no end, but lo and behold, it's had its benefits. Am I trying to hint at something?

Why yes, yes I am. Getting up early (albeit a half-hour later than my alarm was set for... which actually turned out for the better) granted me entrance to the Outnet's $1 sale. Really. And I had a Visa gift card right in sight. Really. I tried to see if some Stella McCartney was in the running, particularly shoes, but no luck. After browsing, I magically came upon the perfect white cotton skirt I've been looking for since last year. Moschino, my size, $5.95 with shipping.

So, I request that you don't hate me... but I had to share this with people who know what Moschino is. I can only imagine sharing it with my friends would get confused looks and comments about maraschino cherries. I swear, my luck is fabulous, all the time.

This belt is vintage YSL, courtesy of my mom. Her sister worked at the YSL boutique when there was one in Philadelphia, so there were discounts available. I wish I had the guts to wear the dress it came with, but I'm not very polka-dotty. And this scarf reminds me of the fabulous prints from Miu Miu S/S 2010, which reminds me, I want to do a DIY inspired by that.

I must admit, I feel like such a bratty teenager talking about designers. But clothes are my hobby, while other people watch sports and shell out money for equipment. And really, I don't think I ever wear outfits over $100 (maybe excluding shoes).

Have a great weekend! xox Catherine