Baby Budget Blog: January 2012

Monday, January 30, 2012

'I Will Buy With You, Sell With You, Talk With You'

I first saw this coat in Bloomingdale's in early 2011 while on a search for an interesting black winter coat. This Gryphon studded beauty was what caught my eye. Oh yeah, and so did the $665 price tag. I tried it on for fun then put it back on the rack, hearing it calling my name as I walked away.

This November, I saw it on eBay for $149 (Oh, eBay, how I adore you! You've given to me many a gem at fabulous prices).

Of course I was the winning bid, paying $160! And it was new with tags...Booyaa!

What I'm Wearing:
Coat: Gryphon Sophisticate
Top: Victoria's Secret
Faux Leather Leggings: Gap
Shoes: J. Litvack via Lord and Taylor
Orig. Price: $272.00
Paid: $103.00
Clutch: Love Cortnie (get yours here and check out the other colors)
Rings: YSL, Made Her Think
Necklace: A Peace Treaty via Urban Outfitters
Lipstick: Covergirl

A huge heartfelt thank you to Linisa of Black Girl in the Ring for choosing to feature my style. Her writing is really expressive and her words really touched me! Thanks, Linisa for choosing to feature BBBlog. I am nothing without my readers and am flattered that you find my choice of clothing inspirational :) Like I told you, it gives a girl the justification to shop on! Ha!! Check out her blog ladies and as always show some blogger love/support!

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Friday, January 27, 2012

Nuts for Neon

Planning on fully delving into the neon craze this Spring and Summer...that is, at least with my accessories!

Jil Sander neon yellow sole oxfords, $745
Cambridge Leather satchel, $170
McQ by Alexander McQueen stud-back heels, $415
Movado watch, $350
ASOS pink sole oxfords oxford shoes, $72
Urbanears 'Plattan' Headphones, $60
ASOS skinny belt, $11
Zoya Neon Nail Polish
Rebecca Minkoff pink leather clutch, $195

Are you nuts for neon? Come on, just a little??

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Wednesday, January 25, 2012

'A Little Snow, Tumbled About'

Took some quick shots after the first snow of 2012. We didn't get too much, but it was enough that I had to pick up a shovel. I HATE SHOVELING! But I guess it's winter and a few flurries are to be expected. Just come on Spring, come on!!

Loving my little lace dress from Free People. Been looking for the perfect lace dress for a long time, and this has come very close to what I'd envisioned! Although, I have to say, it really is a tad short, so for the Spring, I'll make sure to wear some bike shorts underneath. I can see it now with bare legs and oxfords! Can't wait!

The calf hair jacket is a little gem I picked up at the markets outside the Duomo in Florence, Italy. Sooo many leather goods for dirt cheap. Got it for $100!

What I'm Wearing:

Free People Lace Dress

Calf Hair Jacket: Bought while in Florence

Fur Collar: Etsy

Hat: Asos

Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs Sasha

Shoes: Seychelles Biography via Piperlime (see two other colors here)

Orig: $99.00

Paid: $47.00

Tights: Forever21

Rings: YSL, Carol Marie

Lipstick: Covergirl

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Monday, January 23, 2012

'The Plain Single Vow...'

I am constantly trying to find heels high enough to keep these Free People Extreme Vintage Flares (worn in the Summer here) from sweeping the ground. I really adore their swish, their overall cut, color and the fringe bottom so I'm too much of a wuss to cut them off.

I paired them this time with this crochet arm tee and my jacquard crystal waist jacket (first worn here) that barely sees the light of day (mainly because I keep forgetting about it). Btw, I took these pictures back in November when it was still a bit warm out (yup, warm in November).

I so swear to you ladies, I will shop in my closet from now until my birthday in April! (But of course being the gentle women that ye all are, you'll not fault me if I stray from my vow now and again...teehee)

What I'm Wearing:
Jacket: Arden B
Pants: Free People Wide Leg Extreme Vintage Flares
Shirt: Free People via Bloomingdales
Orig. Price: $68.00
Paid: $37.00
Shoes: Betsey Johnson via Zappos
Ring: Carol Marie
Necklace: A Peace Treaty

Absolutely NEEDING these glitter booties from To Be Announced. If they become low in-stock, I may have to break my vow. I'm sure you all understand though, right?

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Friday, January 20, 2012

NEW IN:

I had wanted these beauties for such a long time, and when I saw them in person at the Sam Edelman Spring '12 preview (here) I HAD to have them. Got home that night and immediately ordered them. I don't play shoe favorites with my babies, but these are seriously a close first. Don't want to wear them I love them so much (if that makes any sense)!
(**Update: I'm wearing the hell out of them!!! Men and women compliment them every time too!)

Sam Edelman Petty via Revolve Clothing
(still available here, here, here and here)

Orig. Price: $190.00
Paid: $123.00

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Tuesday, January 17, 2012

'Furred [Coats] Hide Them All'

Scored this ultra warm, faux fur coat on Etsy for $30! Love the ode to animal print, love that it feels like a blanket effectively hiding me from the cold...erm, if it were actually cold! The weather in NYC is just what it used to be like years ago before Winter began to wallop our butts! I think we're do for a break so I hope Winter doesn't realize that um, it's Winter...

These Citizens are fast becoming my favorite pair of jeans. Granted I had to have them hacked off because apparently at 5'5, I'm a super short girl, but now they're perfect! LOVE the slight flair, the highish waist and the forgiving stretch!

What I'm Wearing:
Coat: Vintage
Jeans: Citizens of Humanity Angie Flare via Bloomingdales
(They were aprox. $228 but got them for $70 (I think - that's how long they've been at the cleaners)
Top: Anna Sui via Lord and Taylor
Belt: JCrew
Boots: Betsey Johnson Maybill
Necklace: Carol Marie, JCrew
Zara Sequin Clutch
Sunspecs: Rayban WayfarerPin It