Pinterest helps curb the urge to go out and spend money on clothes I don't need. But I do make an effort to pin outfits and ideas of things that "if" I had the money and "if" closet space wasn't an issue, I would buy them. In recent months I have made a point to fill in the gaps in my wardrobe, mostly where work clothing is concerned. I have found several websites that offer advice to clueless individuals like myself. Wardrobe Oxygen is a great site because the author is a real woman with real curves! Wendy's Lookbook is a great fantasy site! I can't afford anything she's posts but I love her clothes and the layout of her site. She is also the creator of 25 Ways to Wear a Scarf in 4.5 Minutes. This video changed my life (so as a fan, I owe it to Wendy to promote her blog). I'm totally serious. I am awful at accessorizing my clothes, I own very little jewelry and what I do own is very simple. When I learned a few tricks on scarf tying I was hooked. Now I own a a half dozen scarves that I like to wear and they always liven up a dull outfit. However, summer is on it's way and a scarf has no business around my neck in the Atlanta summer heat. I need to step up my game and invest in some "statement pieces".
But my favorite go-to fashion site is Outfit Posts. The author of this site takes inspiration from a picture found on fashion sites and recreates the look for less and links to several sites like Target, Gap, H&M for different price points on the same items. Isn't that what most of us try to do anyways? I love her One Suitcase series. She takes 14-15 pieces that can all be packed into one suitcase and turns those items in 30+ outfits.
So to pay homage to my favorite fashion site that has inspired me to up my game, I am posting the following finds.
I was inspired by a blazer I saw at Nordstrom. But decided I didn't want to spend quite that much, even though this was an investment piece. I take pretty good care of all my clothes, so this white blazer that I found at Kohl's will do just fine. The tiered mesh top can be worn with or without the jacket. I already own the jeans (Lucky) and the shoes (Me Too).
There was no inspiration for this dress. I am always on the prowl for a cute dress. I think this dress was just lovely and perfect for when I attend professional functions. However, I didn't buy it. It wasn't an issue of money, because as you can see, it's a bargain. I tried to stick to my initial plan, which was on buying new tops. So I ask my readers, what do you think? Should I go back and buy it? Or did I make the right decision in not purchasing?
