Old Navy Orange Tank (similar)
Gap White Jeans (buy them)
Forever 21 Necklace (buy it)
Target Taupe Wedges (similar)
Gap White Jeans (buy them)
Forever 21 Necklace (buy it)
Target Taupe Wedges (similar)
Uh, sorry this picture is so bad (taking a picture at noon + back lighting = not the best picture). It's from the annual HR conference I go to down at the SENIC, notatallinfestedwithwaytoomuchbacteria, Lake of the Ozarks in southern Missouri. Readers who have been around for a while may remember last year when I was freaking out over what to wear - the conference has a "lake casual" dress code. This year, much like last year, I stuck with simple jersey dresses (and this tank/denim combo) that I jazzed up with fun necklaces (I even wore this tank last year!). This is the only picture from the conference, though, because it RAINED every other day. Boo.
Anyway, on to more questions - today's questions are random fashion-y Qs:
Jo and Heidi both asked: what is the most expensive item in your closet and why did you buy it? And then conversely: what is the least expensive item in your closet, and what is it's story?
The most expensive item in my closest that I've purchased would be these boots that I wear all the time. They were just a smidge over $100, so I'm absolutely not a big spender in any way (and I think the cost per wear is pennies now!). I have some purses that retailed for over $100, but I didn't buy any of them, and I guess my suit was way more than $100, but my mom bought that for me in college for interviews (thanks, mom!).
The least expensive item? Ohhh geez...socks? Haha...Or I have a whole bunch of free t-shirts from blood drives/college/etc in my closet. As far as something I would actually wear, it might actually be the tank in this post (yup, right up there!). I think I only paid $2 or so for it.
Colleen asked:
When you go shopping are you in and out quickly or do you browse around? Do you try everything on before purchasing?
I'm a browser, for sure. I'll go to the mall and walk around for a good hour or so checking stuff out and not buy a thing (especially recently - it's been weeks since I've bought anything!). I usually try stuff on, but if I'm not in the mood, wearing something too complicated (anything with a belt, mostly), or the line is too long, I'll just purchase an item and return it if it doesn't work out.
Michelle asked:
When you shop do you just get what catches your eye or do you go looking for something specific?
It depends - I usually have a running list of things I'm looking for (right now an embellished grey tank and an olive green top (with sleeves) come to mind), so I'm always on the lookout for those items - but if I'm in a store and see something that I just really like that isn't too expensive (like...less than $30 for a dress/skirt, less than $20 for a top), then I'll buy it. Anything over $30 I usually sleep on it to see if I still want it the next day (I usually don't!).
What about you guys? Are you browsers or impulse buyers? Do you have something that costs more in your closet (I'm sure you do!)?
