This will most likely be the last WIB post you’ll see for a while. In a couple of weeks, I’ll be moving into my first home and I’ve made the executive decision that all unnecessary spending (read: purchases not related to decorating/furnishing my new place) must cease and desist. I know, I know — tragic. But it’s a sacrifice I’m more than willing to make!
So in anticipation of this spending freeze, over the past few weeks I stocked up on spring pieces I’ve been coveting that had finally been marked down. I didn’t go crazy with the shopping. I just picked up a couple items to help freshen up my existing wardrobe — and that could carry me for a while until I decide to shop more regularly for clothing, shoes and accessories again.
Here’s what I got:
1. Trenchcoat, $29,95, hm.com (no longer available online): I’ve got another trenchcoat that hits mid-thigh, but had been on the hunt for a longer version (i.e., below the knee) for a while. So when I spotted this one on H&M’s Web site — for that price — me buying it was a no-brainer. It would even look cute worn as a dress, too.
2. ASOS Clutch Bag With Radiator Quilting, $37.63, asos.com: I had every type of clutch you could think of except for a solid all-black one. ASOS is one of my go-to sites and their clutch section is the stuff affordable (and stylish) handbag dreams are made of. I tend to gravitate towards accessory items with subtle details that help make them look more expensive than they really are, so the contrast quilting on this bag made it a must-have.
3. ASOS Midi Skirt in Abstract Print, bought on sale for under $60, asos.com: I can’t say enough about how much I l-o-v-e this skirt. I plan on wearing it with everything — bold bright tops, printed blouses and I might even breakdown and test out the crop top trend. The pleating is very ladylike, but the print makes it funky.
4. T by Alexander Wang Sheer Panel Striped Pullover, $79 (marked down from $275), barneyswarehouse.com: This is one of those pieces that you can get so many wears from — tucked into a pencil skirt, worn with a slim-fit pant in vibrant color like cobalt blue or with your favorite pair of distressed jeans.
5. Vacay D’Orsay Flats, $49.99 (marked down from $79), ninewest.com: These adorable color-block flats have been discounted even more since I originally bought them during Nine West’s Friends & Family sale a couple weeks ago for $59. This shoe style is one of spring’s biggest footwear trends and will be in heavy rotation this season.
Keep it stylish,
