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

Pretty In Pleats

Afternoon Chica's! I am super in love with this blue vintage a-line skirt I thrifted. I paired it with my black sheer top and gold accessories. The pleats and the length of the skirt made me feel almost like I was transported back into the Victorian era, but with a modern edge.

There's not much else to say except that I will definitely be wearing it a lot more with different tops. Check out the other outfit that I put together with this pleated skirt (below) for a lighter feel.

Sincerely,
A GeekChicChica

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 #3

After wearing 4" heels all day, it's nice to have a pair of chic flats to run errands in. I picked these up for $10 and I adore them.

These are a sort of black suede material, great for fall weather. The chunky, gold chain detail is very classy.

I have only been able to wear these a few times on account of the snow and cold weather lately, but I love them. Every heel-wearing diva out there should carry a pair of flats and these are a cute, affordable choice for the fall.

6 Looks, 2 Hooks

The Simple Single

Morning Chica's! This is quite possibly one of my more creative ideas for a blog and it wasn't one of those times where I sat and brainstormed, "What can I write about???" It happened totally by accident and out of a momentary need.

I was getting dressed for church a couple Sunday's ago and the outfit that I wore, I knew that I wanted to wear gold jewelry to set off the cream, black and kelly green. I immediately thought of this necklace (pictured left), but it was the wrong shape for my outfit... too ordinary.

My other chunky necklace was too chunky for the details of the cream peplum top I was wearing. I fiddled with the necklace in the mirror for a few minutes... and there they were! Hooks.

I don't think I ever been so excited about something so small, but the idea was genius. I just hooked one of the hooks to the chain and created what I call "The Simple Y" (below).

The Simple Y

I thought to myself... I wonder how many different ways I can wear the necklace which by the way was intended to be the strap for a purse that I wear as a clutch. These hooks were amaze-balls!

Check out the rest of the ways I styled this gold chain! Two hooks, six looks.

The Classic Double

The Interlock

The Chandelier

The Knot

Sincerely,
A GeekChicChica

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

Polka Dots & Gold Chains

I love this royal blue polka dot dress. Of course, it's thrifted, but it has undergone a some alterations. It's been taken in from a size 24 to a 16/18 and shortened from ankle length to just above the knees.

I paired the dress with gold accessories. The necklace does double duty as a necklace and a strap for my black croc clutch. The gold shoes have a clear wedge heel which I adore!

My outfit cost: $19.97 without a handbag.

Chanel-Inspired Croc Clutch

Hey Chica's! Check out my latest thrift find: A Chanel-Inspired Croc Clutch!

I ABSOLUTELY ADORE THIS CLUTCH that I spotted from about 20 feet away while rummaging through dress racks at my local thrift store. I saw the chain handle first. Maybe it was the sparkle of the gold chain that caught my eye, but I immediately thought "Chanel!"... I dropped what I was doing and moved quickly to the handbags section. It wasn't Chanel, but this was probably better since I've been dying to find a Croc Clutch forever that didn't cost me an arm and a leg (smile).

As soon as I got home, I threw my other bags on the floor to try on outfits that would go with my amazing find. I fell in love with everything about it. Not only was it a purse, but the chain was removable so I could carry it as a clutch depending on my outfit... but wait! That's not all. I hooked the ends of the gold chain together and threw it around my neck as a necklace! I could double it, too! (I am such a genius btw lol) You can't get much better than finding an item that has not 1, not 2, but 3 super chic functions!

Even if that isn't enough excitement over one little purse... I only paid $1.98 for it. BANG!!! My day has been made lol

Sincerely,

A GeekChicChica