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Brown shrug sweater - Ann Taylor Loft
Dark blue silk tank - Kenneth Cole
Black jersey harem pants - secondhand Forever 21 via clothing swap
Brown pleather backpack - secondhand, my mom was throwing it out
Chunky bead necklace - Ann Taylor loft
Rings - Forever 21 & no name
Nude leather wooden platform heels - Luxury Rebel sample

Over the weekend, my friend Karen organized a small clothing swap with a few friends. It was awesome! We cleaned out our closets and each took home a few "new" old gems. I took home a handful of pieces including these harem pants - thanks, Claudia!

Harem pants can be pretty great. They're so comfy and perfect for lazy Sundays, but they can be dangerous because they tend to make me look a little short and frumpy. To elongate my legs and add a little structure, I strapped on these nude heels and called it a day.

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Reversible black & pink blouse - 1980s vintage
High-waisted purple jeans - H&M
Black & white cutout flats - Jeffrey Campbell Saraid 2
Key necklace - Forever 21
Blue plastic eyeglasses - vintage Alain Milki
I really love these frames, but I don't wear them everyday because they are a little ridiculous. I bought them from eBay last year when I had the flu, so I didn't know they would be that big and I wasn't exactly thinking clearly. I don't regret the purchase though; I think these glasses are a great way to add some color and fun to an outfit.

By the way, speaking of glasses, I've noticed a lot of fake glasses popping up at retailers like Topshop and Forever 21. When I say fake, I mean non-prescription. I'm not really into it. Maybe I'm being selfish, but I think glasses should be reserved for people who actually need them. I hate that I have terrible vision and need to wear glasses, so I try to make the most of it with fun frames. Don't take that away from me! Haha.

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Today's weather was beautiful! It was so warm and sunny during the day - hot even. It felt like summer again!

Diamond lace blouse - vintage
Brown tank - Mossimo, Target
Acid wash cutoff shorts - Current/Elliott
Brown woven oxford flats - Jeffrey Campbell
Necklace - Ann Taylor Loft
Bracelets - Forever 21

I absolutely love these flats. I wore them all summer. I'm planning to wear them into the fall, but I tore up the toes pretty badly so we'll see how long they'll last. I'm so clumsy. Must stop tripping on everything!

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Print mesh cutout dress - secondhand Armani Exchange
Black bangle - H&M
Black silver cutout heels - Pour La Victoire
(not shown) Black ring - Forever 21
(not shown) Black bonjour necklace - Alex & Chloe
I love this dress! I was so happy when I found it at Buffalo Exchange last summer. The graphic print is so fun, and I love the mesh at the top. When I wear this dress, I tend to pair it with simple black accessories because the dress is so busy with the print and cutouts.

So these shoes, I love them, but they are evil. The arch is really too steep. They always feel fine when I put them on and wear them around the apartment, but after about an hour or maybe even less, pain. Such a shame because I think these heels are so hot! And I hate using the word "hot" to describe anything, but for these shoes, I'll say it.

I have a strict policy with my shoes. If I can't wear them out dancing, they go, but I can't part with these. They are my one exception to the rule. Thank goodness for the bus! Saved me a few blocks in the heels.

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Striped tee dress - Yoko Devereaux, men's XL shirt
Black oxford heels - Jeffrey Campbell
Black & gold necklace - belt from Urban Outfitters
Black bonjour necklace - Alex & Chloe
Peacock cuff - dirtystory
Black cocktail ring - Forever 21
Boombox bag - Loop Parcel New York

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Black binder tee - Complex Geometries
Acid wash jeans - byCorpus, Urban Outfitters
Black oxford heels - Jeffrey Campbell
Chain bag - Kooba

Erin and I been learning a little bit about shooting with a digital SLR over the past couple of weeks, and I just have to say that I am so proud of her. She snapped these pictures on completely manual settings! We're really excited to be learning more about photography and hope that you enjoy the jump in photo game.

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Gray open back dress - Rapscallion by Samantha Pleet, black lace is from my slip
Black oxford heels - Jeffrey Campbell
Black turban - vintage
Black chain bag - Kooba
Peacock Cuff - dirtystory

In general, I think exposed under garments is trashy, but lately I've been ok with the edge of my black slip peeping out. I started wearing it purely because some of my dresses, including this one, felt too short, so I wore the slip for an extra couple inches. But now with the 90s wave, lace is in and everyone just assumes it's part of the dress!

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Paint covered white jeans - Helmut Lang
Light blue tank - Gap
Distressed "denim" vest - Forever 21
Necklace - borrowed from Erin
Peacock cuff - dirtystory
Wedges - Old Navy

I have really bad luck. The first time I wore these jeans the waitress at lunch poured a bowl of soup into my lap. Then after a 12 hour work day I got caught in the middle of a thunder storm and torrential downpour. Thank goodness for the giant strokes of paint; they kept my pants from becoming completely see through. Ugh, so brutal. These jeans may be a jinx, but God help me, I still love them.