4. The Stripes and The Wings

Greetings readers!

First off, Happy Birthday Dad! :) Sorry, Notre Dame lost. :(

So earlier today, I was running around like a nut trying to get dressed, prep myself, and talk on the phone; needless to say, multitasking was not my strong suit today, which is quite the disappointment, for it usually is. My best-friend called me just to chat and she probably only heard panic and heaving in response. Prepping for interviews is not fun, especially phone interviews. Oof. Through some heavy breaths, "I have to find my scarf," came out and my friend just laughed, "If it's a phone interview, why do you need your scarf?" Through more heaving, "I'm multitasking! I'm prepping for today's blog entry!" This conversation went back and forth and stupidly, "I've never lost a scarf" came out of my mouth a bit too soon, for apparently I have. It took me searching old photos to believe the scarf once did belong to me. *Today's Fun Fact: I often go into stores, find something I love but don't buy it, and months later I'll look for it and will be utterly convinced it's lost when in actuality, I never purchased it.* This has happened more times than I care to admit; however, this scarf was actually purchased and worn several times. Nevertheless, the scarf originally in mind will not be featured in today's look-a-like, but a substitute instead.

My friends texted me earlier to kindly remind me of "20 cent wings night" for tonight, so I decided to recreate a casual outfit for the evening.

The Inspiration, originally via Pinterest.

Even though I went out for Wing Night, I regrettably didn't have any wings. The New Years Resolution of losing weight since I'm in 2 weddings this year is weighing over me, so salad and a cup of soup it was for me. Hey, at least I pulled off a look-a-like, right?

The Pinspirable.

Unfortunately, my bathroom was not so well lit tonight (once again, I apologize for my lack of floor length mirror in my bedroom), but I was indeed wearing dark brown boots. A substitute for this outfit could've been my Pinspirable black and brown boots as well. Would you pair a navy striped shirt with black pants? Do you mix colors?

Items:
Peacoat - old
Black skinny jeans - $80 Kenneth Cole outlet, circa 2009 (splurge)*
Brown boots - $130 Aldo, circa 2009 (splurge)*
Maroon and pink scarf - 5 euro, Italy 2007
Striped shirt - $15 Haute Look
Yellow belt - $10 Marshall's
Ring - Santa 
Pearl drop earrings - a Junior Bridesmaid gift, circa 1998

Till next time,
Bells


*Please note that for my splurge items, they're very far and few between. If I find something I know will be a staple to a wardrobe, I'll splurge. Living in New England, a pair of skinny jeans and boots are staples to any wardrobe. Skinny jeans are perfect for tucking inside boots. Also, these boots come with a removable sweater piece, so I can wear them any time of year. In fact, they were worn at this past year's Countryfest with a tank top and jean shorts. Splurges aren't always a bad thing. :)