{Wardrobe Wednesday} Phillip Lim Clutch

{ My go-to, the 31 Minute pouch }

This week's WW is all about the neutral, go-to clutch, which for me has recently become the Phillip Lim 31 minute pouch (they actually call it a cosmetics case, but who would be crazy enough to spend 300 big ones on a makeup bag?!). Anyway, I decided to update my previous staple — this vintage YSL clutch that I scored for $4 at a thrift shop — because I wanted to reduce the amount of wear it was inevitably getting. I don't know about you guys, but I like to preserve my things for as long as humanly possible, which means being mindful not to 'overexert' anything... Makes sense, right? I'd like to think so, although I'm sure Mr. AiF would tell you that's just me enabling my shopping addiction. Potato, potato.

Thanks for reading, and happy Wardrobe Wednesday!

Photo by Andrew Tarver 

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{Style} Double Denim

Jeweled denim shirt- J.Crew | jeans- H&M | clutch- 3.1 Phillip Lim | pumps- Lauren Ralph Lauren (cute embossed version) | pearl necklace- Zara | bangles c/o Forever 21 | watch- Michael Kors




Denim-on-denim has quickly become my fall go-to, with neutral accents and statement baubles in heavy rotation. Sometimes it's the simplest of styling that's the most effective, and I for one plan on revisiting this combination until parkas and snow boots take over (ick). Until then, bring on the double denim! xx

Photos by Brittney Le Blanc

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{Style} Bronze Age...

Jacket- Maison Scotch | Tshirt- Rag & Bone | metallic skirt- vintage via The Pretty Secrets | clutch- 3.1 Phillip Lim | booties- Aldo | necklace c/o T&J Designs

   
Another weekend bites the dust, but not before a little rehashing of recent events. Mine consisted of chores, fun with family, carbs (obviously), and some minor party hopping... But enough about me (honestly, how rude), how about you?? Fill me in, friendlies! xx

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{Details} Blue Lagoon...

Necklace- Ily Couture | turquoise clutch- Forever 21 | Fifi Lapin iPhone case c/o Iconemesis | ring- Michael Kors | bangle- Joe Fresh | watch- Michael Kors

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{Style} Landscapes...

 

Sometimes a deal is just too good to pass up, like this — wait for it — $7 (!!!) dress from H&M. That's right my friends, 7 big ones... I'll just give you a minute to let that sink in. 

Now it might not look as good on me as it does on Beyonce (her giant posters pretty much taunted me during checkout), but I don't mind — Like I said before, a deal's a deal. Good thing I'm a sucker for a landscape print, huh? 

In other news, if you're fretting over Google Reader going kaput, don't despair — you can still get the latest by following AiF over on Bloglovin... Thanks for all the support, encouragement and general awesomeness over the years — You guys are the bestest! xx

Outfit details: dress- H&M; clutch- Target; neon pumps- Two Lips; necklace- Forever 21; bracelet- Rachel Rachel Roy

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{Style} Birthday Dress...

I bought this dress last week with my birthday in mind, only plans change, and I didn't actually wear it in the end. Regardless of this — oh let's go ahead and call it "minor" — detail, this dress shall forever be known as "the birthday dress" in my mind and in my heart... Sniff sniff.

Thanks for all the birthday love here and through my platforms yesterday — I definitely appreciate all the love and well wishes! You guys are the bestest... xx

Outfit details: dress- French Connection; sandals- Tahari; clutch- vintage; ring- J.Crew; bracelets- Joe Fresh + Forever 21

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{Style} Easy Rider...

As temperatures rise, I'm all about laid-back separates... The only trouble is when you find yourself wearing white, which inevitably leads to a day spent agonizing over if that skirt that looked so good in the bedroom mirror that morning is in fact see-through under in the blazing sun. Turns out it wasn't, but just try and tell that to the neurotic voice in my head... Hashtag spazz. xx

Outfit details: denim vest- Forever 21 (old; similar here); tshirt- Club Monaco; pleated skirt- thrifted; clutch- Target; pumps- DIY; necklace + bracelets- Forever 21; ring- House of Harlow; watch- Michael Kors; nail polish- Essie's Turquoise and Caicos

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{Style} Carrot Top...

Outfit details: shirt- Current/Elliott (camo version here); floral jeans- Zara; clutch- vintage Saint Laurent; cap toe pumps- Zara; necklaces- Pamela Love (black version here) + Pyrrha; ring- House of Harlow; watch- Michael Kors

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{Style} Boardwalk Empire...

Never one to turn down a photo op, I was pretty pumped when my friend Jerry (yes, the dude in the bacon suit) offered to go on a photo adventure this week... What a guy! Turns out he's a bit of a wizard behind the lens, especially considering the fact that he generally photographs houses and not picky fashion bloggers — And take it from me, anyone who puts up with requests for "vertical lower body detail shots" and "horizontal full body landscapes" without complaint deserves a medal. Or, you know, at least a macaron or two.

Happy Friday friends! xx

Outfit details: dress- A'Gaci (old); denim jacket- H&M; spiked pumps- ShoeMint (similar style here); clutch- BCBG; Number One sunnies- Karen Walker; necklace- Forever 21; ring- gifted; bracelet- Joe Fresh

Photos by Jerry Aulenbach

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{Style} Red, White (Stripes) & Blue...

Fancy seeing you again, Monday... You killjoy, you. Why can't everyday consist of sleeping in, seeing friends and eating one's weight in frozen yogurt? The world would be a better place, let me tell you... Sigh.

Outfit details: denim shirt- Forever 21; striped skirt- ASOS; clutch- vintage; cap toe pumps- ShoeMint; necklace- Forever 21; bracelet- House of Harlow; watch- Michael Kors

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{Style} Summer Neutrals...

If you had asked if I liked vests a week ago I would have shrugged and shook my head no, but apparently a lot can change in a week, like swearing off sugar or taking travel mugs to Starbucks. The last few days have proven two things to me: 1. I'm incredibly weak-willed; and 2. I like vests... Hows that for a light bulb moment?

Happy Wednesday! xx

Outfit details: chambray dress- Target; military vest- Old Navy; nude wedges- Pour la Victoire; clutch- vintage; jewelry- Forever 21

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