The Clothes Keep Coming In

Playing: Let Yourself Go-Green Day
Reading: China's ghost towns and phantom malls by Robin Banerji & Patrick Jackson

This year I didn't really shop at the end of summer a lot, so there's no End of Summer Shopping post this year. I've been getting ready for winter by cleaning out my closet, selling old clothes at Buffalo Exchange, and buying some new stuff. While helping my brother shop at Urban Outfitters, I got distracted by this sweater, which will be great for Southern Californian winter. I like how there are orange and yellow specks on it and it fits me really well, even though it's from the men's section. Also got this American Flag scarf from the men's section as a sign that I'm proud to be an American, since no one at my school is. Plus, it's so soft and looks pretty rad too.

I always thought TJ Maxx was bluffing, when they said they have designer clothing, but they had Helmut Lang, Marc Jacobs, Love Moschino, Theysken's Theory, Emilio Pucci, and Juicy Couture there. I will definitely come back, especially since they're selling Helmut Lang blazers for $200, when it costs $595 at Barney's New York. This black sweater from Nanette Lepore will quickly become a staple in my wardrobe, since I get tremendous usage out of all my black sweaters. The bow around the neck is a sweet touch and keeps it feminine.

 

Both of these oxfords I got at a total steal, which is great for me, since I can't get enough of fun oxfords. The pink, Bass ones are really lovely and well made, while the Qupid ones I kind of regret buying. I liked the different colored faux leathers and thought I should finally get in on the Navajo trend without realizing I'm not a very bohemian type of person, when it comes to dressing. Also, they're very uncomfortable. Since I got them for only $16, I don't feel too bad though. If you added the prices of everything I got above, it would still be less than the original price of the Nanette Lepore sweater.

Since this is my first year in a long time without having to get dressed out for PE, I can finally start working with accessories again. I want to start wearing jewelry more, since I've largely been ignoring it and want to get in on the embellishment trend. I love the Givenchy earrings' mix of glass, pearls, and chains and I want to go back for the matching bracelet, since it's very unique and has an edginess to it that I like. The brooch is just lovely and if I pin it to my black blazer, it will look so Dolce and Gabbana Fall/Winter 2012, no? When I wore it for the first time to school, a girl stopped me to tell me it was "the most beautiful brooch in the world." The tights are just something fun I picked up at a Halloween store for dress up purposes. Plus, they're very playful and will make me look like a Tim Burton extra. What's your style like? Maybe you'll inspire me.