Skirt Dress Revisited

So, I decided to actually wear this as a skirt :) With an airy, bright canary yellow v-neck sweater, I threw on a wide belt to give the skirt a high-waisted look. I paired it with my purple patent-leather open-toe wedges and a black Birkin-style handbag (that's for sale in my poshmark closet, fyi). I love how I felt in this outfit and will definitely be wearing it again.

Sincerely,
A GeekChicChica

Sweater - Old Navy

Necklace - Thrifted

Belt - Marshalls (old)

Skirt - Thrifted

Shoes - Marshalls or Aj Wright (can't remember)

Handbag - For Sale in Poshmark closet

Nautical Necessities

 Every girl needs a white pair of slacks, right? Right. I have been searching high and low for the elusive pair of white pants that flatter me and are comfortable... and then I found these!

While Poshing, I came across these stark, white pants that are perfect for spring. Along with the amazing stretch in them, that slims me, the cut (boot cut) is perfect for my shape AND can be worn with flats or heels and not look like high waters :) How often do you find the perfect pair of pants? Never, right? Wrong.

I will devastated once I'm much smaller and not able to fit them (sad face), but as of now I am a happy camper.

I also found this Old Navy pinstriped blazer and blue top (formerly a dress... maybe it still is... wink, wink) on Poshmark. I do find the jacket to be a bit snug in the arms, which is odd for Old Navy clothing. Anywho, I went with a nautical theme, which is very classic and sooo my mother's style! She loves this outfit on me (smiling). This outfit would also have worked with a red shoe and handbag. The handbag and shoes are interchangeable for that matter.

I paired it with my Coach bag, some cognac wedges that I also Poshed by Mossimo (Target) and a gold chain.

Sincerely,
A GeekChicChica

Pinstriped Blazer - Old Navy (via Posh)

Navy Blue Top/Dress - Xhilaration (via Posh)

White Slacks - St. John's Bay (via Posh)

Cognac Wedges - Mossimo (via Posh)

Coach Handbag - Coach (via a gift from my mommy)

Gold Chain - Thrifted

This is a different, less expensive handbag, which is equally as stylish and functional (for school).

Gotta love a pinstripe. Automatic class!

Total cost of my outfit (excluding Coach handbag): $54.50

Mix & Match - Lesson 2

Fashion is like canvas, you can put whatever you want on it, but you won't know it's a masterpiece until you take a step back and look at it. The saying, "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder" most appropriately applies here.

I think that too many people care too much about what other people are wearing and pegging someone else's style as a fashion don't than they actually spend time developing their own, unique style. I'm not one who cares if I commit a fashion "don't", as long as I feel good in what I'm wearing.

In this look, I experimented with mixing colors and patterns. If you just need a rule to follow, I'd say stick with patterns that have a common theme or pick up the accent color in one pattern and repeat it in a solid somewhere else in the outfit.

I love this striped a-line dress in black and white! Snagged it from Old Navy, of course (love that store!). I consider this dress a staple because it is versatile and two of the most classic colors there are (black and white), not to mention comfortable.

It's finally warming up here and I wanted to infuse some color, so I threw on my cropped fuchsia cardigan (also from Old Navy) and a bright yellow belt I bought on eBay... but what shoes???

I completed this outfit with a pair of floral flats I stumbled upon by Xhilaration (via Poshmark). My entire, head-to-toe outfit cost around $38!

Dress - Old Navy

Yellow Leather Belt - eBay

Cardigan - Old Navy

Flats - Xhilaration (via Poshmark)

Sincerely,

A GeekChicChica

P.S. I'm back! Sorry I've been away so long XOXO

Kelly Cognac Polka Dots

Morning Chica's! It's almost spring right? Well, it doesn't matter either way to me because I love bright colors. Today's outfit is the very essence of that. I can't wait for spring so I've already started :)

I paired my blue polka dot dress with a kelly green cardigan and chandelier necklace. I threw on my cognac boots for comfort, but also because they are a neutral shoe.

I am loving the result! What do you think?

Cardigan - Old Navy

Necklace - Madrag

Dress - Thrifted

Boots - Dots

Clutch - Thrifted

Total for this outfits: $61.46

February Find #28

Well Chica's, this is the very last Fab February Find as it is the last day of the month and I thought I'd showcase an item that is the very essence of what I'm feeling right now... bright and cheery, fun and playful.

I grabbed these flats from Old Navy on clearance for $8.99 and I can't wait to wear them this spring. Of course, they are in one of my favorite colors, yellow! The reason I chose these as the last Fab February Find is because they are sort of the culmination of all my Fab February Finds.

They are light, fun, casual, playful, feminine, bright and comfortable. Everything I post on my blogs fits in several of these categories, but ALL of them must be comfortable. With two children, I need stylish clothing and accessories that I don't have to fuss with, but still look great in. I don't worry when I get a stain on them, I just wash them out or buy something new :) I swear my closet should have rotating doors lol.

Anyhow, there it is, #28. I'll see you Chica's in March ;)

Gold Tipped Pumps

When I came across these Midas Touch, gold-tipped pumps, I thought they were exquisitely beautiful. I had to have them. The 3" champagne colored shoes become a million times more interesting with the gold accents. Plus, gold-tipped shoes are in.

I love that they are neutral and can be dressed up or down. I used the shoes as an inspiration for this outfit. I paired it with my favorite dark wash wide leg denim pants, my chambray top and cream v-neck sweater. And because it's cold as all get out up here in the Northeast, I threw on my tan blazer.

The look is rather geek chic if I don't say so myself :) Neutral with... a pop of color!

Sincerely,
A GeekChicChica

Necklace - MadRag

Cream Sweater - Old Navy

Chambray Shirt - Land's End

Blazer - Thrifted

Denim Jeans - Sears

Shoes - PoshMark

Paisley & Kelly

Paisley and Kelly Green that is! Afternoon Chica's :) I'm especially excited about this outfit because I made the skirt myself. When I saw this print in the fabric store, I had to have it. I don't have anything else paisley in my closet, so it was no-brainer.

I paired the skirt with my fave kelly green cardi and a black shirt and tights. Some gold jewelry and buckled cognac boots finished the look.

The skirt cost around $5 to make and took about 30-40 minutes to sew. What do you think ladies?

Cardigan - Old Navy

Black Shirt - Old Navy

Gold Chain - Thrifted

Tights - WalMart

Boots - Sears

Skirt - Handmade

Fab February Find #1

I have dedicated the entire month of February, yes all 28 days, to showcasing some of the fabulous finds and thrifted treasures in my closet or soon-to-be. Initially, I wanted to thrift every day this month, but a student's budget has not allowed me that luxury. I'll still be thrifting items this month, but not every day. This is Fab Feb Find #1:

Faux Elephant Tusk Necklace - Old Navy $10.50

Old Navy Blue

What's up Chica's? I hope you're staying warm if its cold where you are and staying cool if its' hot.

Anyone who knows me, knows that I love Old Navy. Their clothing fits my casual sense of style, but I also love them because most of their clothes can be dressed up or down, the patterns, colors and shapes are classic and timeless.

As you know, big sweaters are in. So, when I saw this big, knit tan sweater vest on the clearance rack, you know I had to have it. Neutrals are great for layering which is also trending.

Well, I was on my way out, when this cream and navy blue striped shirt caught my eye. I rushed over to see if it was on sale and it was! I left Old Navy with 2 great pieces for under $20.

The next day I couldn't wait to wear the outfit to school. I paired it with leggings, my cognac colored wedge boots and a pop of color... of course. I was warm and fabulous. The necklace you see is the same gold chain that was with the croc clutch that I thrifted and blogged about several posts ago. You can find that post here.

Upcoming blog: How many ways can you wear the same necklace???

Sincerely,
A GeekChicChica

Sweater Vest - Old Navy

Striped Shirt - Old Navy

Pink Scarf - Old Navy

Leggings - MadRag

Boots - Dots

Necklace - Thrifted

Spring Is Here!!!

Afternoon Chica's! Ok, Spring's not here yet, but I just really can't wait for Spring to wear all my bright colors and sundresses. I don't really care who's looking or who thinks I'm cold, but I am more than ready for Spring! LOL Today I wore a vibrant floral print cotton dress from Old Navy, via my local thrift store, with a jean shirt and hot pink tights. I paired it with my brown 3" heel cognac boots and a sweater to keep me warm (not pictured here).

Denim Top - Madrag

Floral Dress - Old Navy (via thrift store)

Pink Tights - Dots

Bag - Thrifted

Earrings - Thrifted

Boots - Sears

Winter Layers

Morning Chica's! I'm back to school and back to studying, writing papers and taking tests, but I could not forget to post my first day outfit.

Layers aren't just trending. I literally had to layer today because it's so freakin' cold in New England. There was snow on the ground and I was not a happy camper. I should be used to the weather since I've lived here all my life... BUT I'M NOT! I'll never get used to the frequently changing weather.

Back to the outfit: I pulled out my favorite boots and clutch and thought denim would be warm. Call me crazy, but I didn't want to wear a heavy coat today. (You said, "Where they do that at???" Here. LOL) I am wearing nude hosiery though. I'm not completely foolish. Anywho, I grabbed my denim blazer from the closet and this Land's End chambray shirt, but it wasn't warm enough when I went outside. I missed my first bus, but ran back inside and paired the look with this sweater from Old Navy.

I'm warm now and the sun's coming out so maybe I won't totally regret not wearing jeans or leggings. My only regret: This skirt is way too light weight for a windy day. I'm sure I flashed this guy getting off the bus, but overall, I love it and I feel great in it.

Sincerely,
A GeekChicChica

Shirt: Land's End
Blazer: Thrifted
Sweater: Old Navy
Necklace: Thrifted
Clutch: Thrifted
Boots: Dots

Denim On Denim

I used to believe you couldn’t mix denim and look super chic… but I was wrong. Yes, I admit! In this outfit I mixed a light Chambray button-up shirt that ties at the waist with my favorite pair of dark wash, wide leg jeans; threw on a scarf because although the sun was out, it was a little nippy in the shade. I wore this outfit with my camel-colored boots, a chucky blue and gold necklace and geek specs.

As for my hair… I call it the Insta-bun! Probably the most ingenious and effortless hair style ever… I just pulled my hair into a pony tail and pinned on my Insta-bun and I was all set!

Chambray shirt: Land’s End ($6), Used to be a dress, but I liked it better as a shirt :)

Dark Wash Jeans: I got these from Sears of all places in the plus section ($12)

Scarf: Old Navy ($4.99)

Necklace: Thrifted ($1.98)

Boots: Dots ($26 I think)

Geek Specs: Were a pair of cheap sunglasses that I popped the lenses out of

TOTAL: $50.97