I made a spectacle of myself

A couple weeks ago I had a really bad day at work. So what do I do when this happens? Retail therapy of course! I admit this isn't the best way to shop - you can end up with some really interesting choices this way... But it worked for me this time.

I wandered into Lane Bryant thinking I would grab a pencil skirt but I didn't see anything new. I decided to check out the clearance rack before leaving and found the most adorable sweater. At first I thought I'd pair it with a red skirt but it just didn't work with the skirt. Thankfully, a friend suggested the pink and it was perfect! I really like this take on the graphic sweater trend.

 

Sweater: via Lane Bryant - similar here / Skirt: (old) via JC Penney - similar here (love this one!) and here / Heels: (old) via Target - similar here and here / Necklace: local boutique - similar here and here

 

The Breakdown:

 

Sweater: Lane Bryant, $24

Skirt: JC Penney, $15

Heels: Target, $8

Necklace: Local boutique, $1

Day 1: Shop your Closet Challenge

The first assignment of the Shop your Closet challenge was to choose 5 of our favorite pieces of clothing and 5 accessories (shoes, jewelry, scarves, etc.) Here are my pieces:

Blouse: (old) via Walmart // Skirt: via Lane Bryant // Dress: via Target

 

Skirt: via JC Penney // Sweater: via New York & Co

 

Bow Heels: via Marshalls // Leopard Flats: via New York & Co //Black Shooties: via TJ Maxx // Necklace: via Catos // Earrings: via Beall's Outlet

 

The purpose of this assignment is to have pieces ready to go for tomorrow. Can't wait to see what tomorrow brings!!

 

What do you think of my choices?

A little leopard

Grey Leopard Print Blouse via Old Navy (old), other good options here and here from ShopStyle ;  Lane Bryant Pont Pencil Skirt; Necklace via Bealls Outlet; Black Nine West Kitten Heels (old) via Ross, good options here and here.

 



 

This grey leopard blouse is one of my favorites. It works dressed up or casual with a pair of skinny jeans and boots.

 

The breakdown:

 

Leopard Blouse: Old Navy, $24

Black Ponte Pencil Skirt: Lane Bryant, $26

Black Beaded Necklace: Bealls Outlet, $8

Black Nine West Pumps: Ross, $15

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Kick it in neutral

Nude Blouse, New York & Co (old), other good options here and here; Black Ponte Pencil Skirt, Lane Bryant; Black and Champagne Stone Necklace and Bracelet, New York & Co (old), other good options here and here; Nine West Giraffe Print Heels (old) via Ross, other good options here and here. 

 

 

 

 

 

Neutral colors can look very polished and sophisticated when you add some interesting elements like a long necklace and unique pair of heels.

 

The breakdown:

 

Nude Blouse (actually a tunic tucked in): New York & Co, $35

Black Ponte Pencil Skirt: Lane Bryant, $26

Long Necklace: New York & Co, $15

Gold Bracelet: New York & Co, $15

Nine West Giraffe Print Heels: Ross, $15

Hi there!

A little about me: My name is not Ginger but I am a ginger. I am not a size 2 or even a 10; I am curvy and do not apologize for it. I think the outfits I wear work well on all shapes, sizes, and ages. I get a lot of inspiration from Pinterest, blogs, catalogs, etc. If I closely follow another's outfit I will do my best to include the photo and source.

I work in a very professional atmosphere so most of my outfits will reflect that. You will see very quickly that I am a huge pencil skirt and high heels fan! I love a BARGAIN!! I strongly believe you can have a fabulous outfit without spending a lot of money, it just takes a little bit of work searching out the best deals.

I want to hear from you! Do you love it? Do you hate it? Do you have a suggestion or a question? I will do my best to reply as quickly as I can to your comments.

Blouse: J.C. Penney, no longer available. similar great detail, great color for Fall; similar love the color; Skirt: Lane Bryant Ponte Knit Pencil Skirt; Heels: Bandolino Capture High Heels; Jewelry: Crista Stephen, available at Beall's Outlet

 



The breakdown:

 

Blouse - $7.99 on clearance

Skirt - $26.97 ($44.95 with 40% off promo code)

Jewelry - $7.99 for the necklace and earring set

Heels - $45