Raid My Closet: My Recent Purchases

Below is a list of some the items that I've acquired over the last few months.  I was blessed to receive some great gifts for my b-day at the end of May and also found some great sales and deals on all of these items.  As always, the prices listed below are the original ticket prices.  I purchased all of the items at a discount using the coupons or codes that I post on this blog!

Footwear

 

 

Above:  Gucci GG cage ballet flat for $495 on www.gucci.com; RED Valentino bow espadrilles for $250 on www.piperlime.com; Sam Edelman "Gideon" sandal for $119.95 on www.nordstrom.com (I actually bought these in an all neutral color-scheme at a boutique in Hawaii) ; Steve Madden "Jenny" wedge for $80 on www.piperlime.com.  

Work Apparel

 

Above: Mad Men collection crew neck top for $69.50 on www.bananarepublic.com (also purchased in navy); Tinley Road contrast bow blouse for $49 on www.piperlime.com (also purchased in blush).

Weekend Apparel

 

 

Above:  Free People crochet denim shorts for $88 on www.macys.com; Old Navy "The Rockstar" jeans for $34.50 on www.oldnavy.com; Free People cutout mini dress for $108 on www.macys.com; Katrine peplum top for $88 on www.anthropologie.com. 

Evening Apparel

 

Above:  BCBG "Hanne" layered cami for $138 on www.bcbg.com; T by Tadashi bandage dress for $138 on www.nordstrom.com (purchased for a wedding next month).

Accessories

 

  
Above:  Alexis Bittar sparkle hoop earrings for $150 on www.saks.com (still loving the rose gold!); ASOS jewelled flower headband for $20.36 on www.asos.com; Kate Spade Margherita floral ipad folio for $85 on www.katespade.com; Lipsy floral garland hair band for $20.36 on www.asos.com.  Thanks for the hair accessories and ipad case Cori!

Poolside

 

Above: Milly "Ava" drawstring tunic for $202 on www.piperlime.com (love, love this coverup!); Sunstripe rancher hat for $42 on www.anthropologie.com; Blushed shades for $38 on www.anthropologie.com (obsessed with these shades; thanks Cori!)

Handbags

And, finally, since I worked so very hard last year, I decided to treat myself on my birthday to my holy grail of purses!  I've always wanted a quilted black Chanel tote bag that is large enough to bring to work and store a notepad if need be, so I decided on the bag pictured above, which is called the caviar timeless tote.  I purchased the bag from the Chanel boutique in the Saks at Polaris mall (price undisclosed because it is embarrassing!).  But I couldn't be happier with my purchase!!!

Raid My Closet: My Purchases for This Spring/Summer

Over the past few months I've acquired a few new pieces to update my Spring/Summer wardrobe, so I thought I'd go ahead and post pictures of the items that I've purchased.  I haven't gone as crazy as I normally do this time of year because I've been saving for a BIG purchase (to be revealed soon!!!!!), but I have snagged a few cute items here and there.  And to show you that I follow my own fashion advice, I have divided my purchases into categories based upon certain of the Spring/Summer trends this year.  As usual, all of these items were purchased at a price much less than retail using the discount codes and coupons that I post on this blog!

Black and White Graphics

 

Above: Color-block ponte knit dress for $69.90 on www.express.com; Color-block dress for $119 on www.bebe.com; Aqua "Barcode" stripe maxi dress for $108 on www.bloomingdales.com (super cute paired with a black blazer and wedges or a denim jacket and flat sandals).

Pastels

 

Above:  Silence & Noise "ex-Boyfriend" blazer for $79 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; Vince Camuto inverted collar blazer for $150 on www.macys.com.

Neon

 

Above:  Luxlight v-neck sweater for $39.95 on www.gap.com; "Portofino" shirt for $49.90 on www.express.com.

Other

 

 

Above: "Tropicalia" pleated maxi dress for $228 on www.anthropologie.com (love, love, love this dress.  It was a splurge, but totally worth it!); Silence & Noise "boyfriend" blazer for $78 on www.urbanoutffiters.com (I seriously can't get enough of this blazer.  I now have it in 4 colors!); "The tuxedo" metal bracelet for $98 on www.henribendel.com (I'm still on my rose gold kick!); "Santorini" necklace for $88 on www.nordstrom.com.

Raid My Closet: My Christmas Haul

So I gifted myself a few items over the holidays and received a few lovely gifts and thought that I'd share.  As always, for those items that I purchased myself, they were all purchased at a discount using the codes and coupons that I post on this blog!!

Holiday Glam

 

 

Above:  Draped metallic jacket for $138 on www.thelimited.com; Seraphine gold and crystal elongated drop hoop earrings for $40 on www.maxandchloe.com (thanks Cori!); Nipped brocade dress for $158 on www.anthropologie.com (love this dress -- perfect for a holiday party!); Neiman Marcus + Target Collaboration Tracy Reese blouse for $79.99 on www.target.com; Sparked agate collar necklace for $58 on www.anthropologie.com (collar necklaces are super on-trend right now and are unique looking).

My Rose Gold Obsession

 

Ever since I recently discovered rose gold I have been obsessed.  What's not to like about pink-colored gold!!!  So to add to my growing rose gold collection (still loving my Alexander Wang Rococo duffle with rose gold hardware), I purchased (or was gifted) the items above:  Marc by Marc Jacobs "Marci" watch for $275 on www.piperlime.com (I realized recently that I really do need a watch and I love the bling on this one!); Sam Edelman "Jolie" flats for $150 on www.piperlime.com; House of Harlow 1960 tribal engraved bracelet for $75 on www.piperlime.com (thanks Cori!); Rose gold diamond necklace in bezel setting (special order from my husband!!!!)

Basics

 

 

 

Above:  "Achroma" layered blazer for $148 on www.anthropologie.com; Aqua girlfriend blazer for $98 on www.bloomingdales.com; Heritage denim shirt for $79.50 on www.bananarepublic.com; Stripe short-sleeve pullover for $69.50 on www.bananarepublic.com; Stitched seam pencil skirt for $59.90 on www.thelimited.com; Tinley Road peplum crepe blazer for $79 on www.piperlime.com.

Looking Ahead

 

Spring is right around the corner so I also picked up a few items that I can't wait to wear during the warmer months!  Above:  Tory Burch "Thora" sandal for $115 on www.bloomingdales.com (I've wanted these sandals forever and now I want to get them in every color!); "Gather Ye Rosebuds" dress for $84.99 on www.modcloth.com (this dress is more of a blush color than ivory and it is so perfectly girly)!  

Raid My Closet: My Purchases for This Fall/Winter

Over the last few months I've acquired some new pieces to update my fall/winter wardrobe (and to replace some of my older items that are falling apart lol), so I thought I'd go ahead and post pictures of the items that I have purchased.  Luckily, I already own a lot of pieces that happen to be on-trend this season (i.e., I already have loads of black and white pieces, lots of vintage brooches from my grandmother and flea markets, a pair of nude pointy-toed shoes, a great plum wide-brimmed fedora hat from Banana Republic a few years ago, and a military-inspired jacket by Smythe that I adore).  But just to show you that I follow my own fashion advice, I have divided my purchases in categories based upon certain of the Fall/Winter trends this year.  As usual, all of these items were purchased at a price much less than retail using the discount codes and coupons that I post on this blog!

Contrast Sleeves

Above:  Kensie faux leather sleeve dress for $98 on www.macys.com.

Bold Collars

Above:  Big jewel collar blouse for $88 on www.bloomingdales.com.

Opulence

 

Above:  Tasso necklace for $48 on www.anthropologie.com; Crystal pendulum drop earrings on www.anthropologie.com; BCBGeneration foiled miniskirt for $88 on www.bcbg.com.

Western-Inspired Booties

Above:  Report "Rudy" booties for $120 on www.piperlime.com.

Denim Jackets

Above:  Zara denim studded jacket for $79.90 on www.zara.com.

All Over Leather

Above:  Short faux leather skirt for $13.50 on www.forever21.com.

Other

 

 

 

Above:  Adia Kibur chain and neon necklace for $84 on www.shopbop.com (I bought this necklace for a friend and was so jealous that I knew I needed to get it for myself!); Alexander Wang "Rocco" duffel with rose gold hardware for $895 on www.shopbop.com (this was my big splurge this season; I have been eyeing this bag forever but when it came out with rose gold hardware and I found a 15% cashback coupon, I knew that I had to have it -- I love love love love this bag!!!); "Dayna" ponte knit mini skirt for $69.50 on www.bananarepublic.com; Dolce Vita "Brenna" pumps for $216.95 on www.lorisshoes.com (love these shoes and they are actually quite comfortable!); Juicy Couture cashmere v-neck pullover for $270 on www.piperlime.com (I got this sweater to replace my cashmere hot pink sweater that now has holes in it; the gold trim on this sweater is lovely!); Tortoise shell glasses for $27.95 on www.zennioptical.com (a friend turned me on to this website -- the price includes your prescription -- what an amazing deal!); Wayfarer glasses for $29.95 on www.zennioptical.com; Bar II sheath dress for $69 on www.macys.com (this dress is actually a beautiful forest green color and is much longer than the dress in the picture -- it is great for fall!); Flocked sable dress for $168 on www.anthropologie.com; BCBGeneration ruffled yoke dress on sale for $54 on www.bcbg.com.