Carina Artista

Monday, July 29, 2013

Infinity Scarf

I'm in love with this new infinity scarf from AE (of course, 60% off for me).

The top is about 5 years old, from Kohls.

The shoes are ALDO, which means they are quite comfortable. I got them at Plato's Closet for less than $10, which means they were quite a steal!

My pants are from the LOFT, $2 from a yard sale.

What's your favorite way to wear a scarf? Do you like scarves that are already made to be worn as infinity scarves?

Emerald Green and Hi Lo

skirt: AE (60% off for me) shoes: AE

I'm trying NOT to buy every high-low skirt that I come across, but it is a struggle.

I got this Express shirt at Plato's Closet for about $8. I've only worn it on St. Patrick's Day until now!

Chambray Shirt

This is how I've worn my chambray shirt so far:

Learn how to roll up your sleeve like I did on this blog, slide #5.

What's your favorite way to wear the chambray shirt?

Shiny Pants

I know, you can't tell, but these pants are SHINY! They are also purple. They were $3 at Uptown Cheapskate and are Heritage 1981, which is a brand sold at Forever 21.

The top is Banana Republic, $15 from a fellow blogger.

Do you ever rock shiny pants?

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Here is what I wore to a wedding this weekend. The dress from the Belk line Madison and probably cost between $58 and $86 originally. This has been one of my more expensive dress purchases at $20, which means it was only 65% - 75% off.

The shoes were between $7 and $12 at Marshalls or Rugged Wearhouse. I never wear them, and almost donated them recently. I loved wearing them with this dress, so I'm glad I kept them!

Below is a slightly better picture of my new haircut.

Saturday, July 20, 2013

Haircut

Skirt, top, and scarf: AE

I got my hair cut, which for me always means that I add layers. I usually never take any more than half an inch off the end unless I'm donating at least 10 inches of hair. I'll be curling my hair a lot more so I can take advantage of all the layers!

Also, I love skirts. Can you tell?

Sunday, July 7, 2013

Lilly Pulitzer Cardigan

Top: IZ Byer California, $4 at consignment store
Cardigan: Lilly Pulitzer, $10 at Plato's Closet
Crops: AE

If there is any one brand that I could be content to wear exclusively, it would probably be Lilly Pulitzer. As of today, this is the only Lilly Pulitzer piece I own.

Anyone have suggestions on where to buy Lilly pieces cheap?

ETCETERA

I found this skirt at a local thrift shop for $17. It was made by ETCETERA, and judging by their website, it probably cost between $165 and $250 originally.

The shirt is by Josephine Chaus, which I bought for about $8 in the VIP section of Bargain Box in Raleigh, NC.