OOTD- LABOR DAY WHITE

OUTFIT OF THE DAY

I'm wearing white after Labor Day. Yep, I've done it, so what's it to ya : ) And it brings up a very good question- How and when was it decided that it was a fashion faux pas to wear white after labor day.

Time Magazine's "Why Shouldn't We Wear White After Labor Day" article asks that very question.

Shouldn't the same apply to no red after Christmas, no pastels after Easter, and no green after St Patrick's Day? Well, either way, I love this top! I bought it over 3 years ago on my honeymoon in Hawaii, and it's been sitting in the back of my closet until now. I threw together a few accessories and tada!

Outfit Details:

Print Top- Bought in Oahu, White Capris, Belt- Payless, Shoes- Payless, Bracelets and Silver Pendant- Cookie Lee, Green Beaded Necklace- Vintage, Handbag- Guess

Summer Dress 'Work It' 3 Ways

Three simple ways to wear summer dress.  This is definately a "Look for Less" piece due to its versatility.

"Put ya thang down flip it and reverse it." ~ Missy Elliot
Look #1 Dress

 Look #2 Hi-Waist Skirt

Fritz stealin the spot light...

Outfit:

Sleaveless Top: via PV Thrift

Skirt: Xhileration (Target) via PV Thrift

Brown Belt: Payless (2011)

Sandals: Embellished Rivets Payless (Spring 2011) <This was my half off>
Jewelry: Cookie Lee

Look #3 Low-Waist Skirt

Outfit:
Top: Tilly's (2010)
Skirt: Xhilration (Target) via PV Thrift
Sandals: Embellished Flip Flops Payless (2011)
Earrings: Cookie Lee
Bracelets: Cookie Lee
Necklace: Key to My Heart, DIY by me
Belt: Thrifted
Do you have a versatile wardrobe piece you can work several ways? Share the link to it below and inspire us!


Today's Theme Song is 'Work It' by Missy Elliott.   (Fun fact: This was one of my favorite songs the year I graduated high school.)

Outfit:

Batik Dress: Xhileration (Target) via PV Thrift

Belt: ROSS (2011)

Sandals: Embellished Flip Flops Payless (Spring 2010)
Necklace: Vintage via PV Thrift
Earrings: Cookie Lee
Bracelets: Cookie Lee
Purse: Guess via yard sale

Skirting the Issue

With much encouragement from my fellow blogging fashionista's out there, I've made it my personal goal to wear more skirts and dresses this spring and summer- despite the fact that spring refuses to show it's lovely face.

I've decided to revisit my past clothing purchases and make them wearable. I originally purchased this fun fuschia and chocolate brown skirt for my honeymoon in Oahu. It was on clearance at our local JC Penney for $6! So I bought it's friend too- a nearly identical print in black and blue. I didn't own any light and flowy skirts before this and thought this would be perfect to toss over a tank or my swimsuit for a stroll on the beach or while out site-seeing. It's been hanging in my closet for almost 3 years- unworn. Sad, I know.

Brown Top (Charlotte Russe), Skirt (JCP, $6), Belt (Payless), Brown Bow Flats, Necklace/Earrings/Bracelets (Cookie Lee Jewelry by me)

Below is a close up of the detail on the Love Bird Necklace I'm wearing. It's from Cookie Lee's 2011 Spring/Summer Line. I absolutely love it. I'm kinda loving the highwaisted skirt look and the vintagey- accessories right now.  What about you?

Song of the Day: "Rockin' Robin"- Bobby Day

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Rule Breaker: Black and Brown

Faux Pas? or Acceptable? Eitherway I'm calling this a rule breaker outfit. I never intentionally have worn black with brown. Matter of fact, I once gave the hubby a lecture on wearing brown shoes with navy blue socks, a black belt and black slacks. Faux pas!

Outfit Details:
Top: Black Stripes
Cardi: Old Navy
Belt: Thrifted
Boots: Markkon
Jeans: Old Navy
Jewelry: Cookie Lee
Purse: Nine West