a little goes a long way

{Wearing: Zara Jacket, Love Dress (c/o), Zara Pumps & Marc by Marc Jacobs Bag}

My budget conscious friends/readers will often ask me how they can add variety to their wardrobe without having to spend too much money. My answer to that question is usually to invest in a blazer or short jacket. You can decide how classic you'd like to go (black or white blazer) or how much visual interest you'd like to add to an outfit (this patterned jacket). Adding a layering piece like a blazer or short jacket can make you feel like you're creating so many new outfits out of the clothing you already have and it's definitely something I've been doing more now that I am really trying to watch my pennies.

I answer your clarisonic Mia 2 questions

from the web

 {cookie pin found here}

 

I am not very good at anything DIY, but I would love to attempt making this striped ottoman. OR, one of you could attempt making it and give it to me as a present.

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The gorgeous Jillian Harris posted about the 80/20 eating philosophy on her blog recently. What are your thoughts? Do you think it's really that easy?

I have been very inspired to style for summer lately but unfortunately I think my budget will have something to say about everything I'm loving. A girl can dream though, right? What's inspiring you right now?

You can find out a little more about what I'm loving these days over on Preppy Love. Spoiler alert, it's nautical.

I will be visiting this lovely lady in a few days.

Do you have any questions about the Clarisonic Mia 2 that you'd like me to answer on my vlog this weekend?

summer tops

 {Wearing: Top Shop Blouse, H&M Shorts & Blazer, Zara Pumps, J.Crew Necklace and Matt & Mat Clutch}

I'm not prepared for hot weather at all. I have enough shorts and skirts to get me through the summer but I realized that I don't have enough tops. My need for tops is a legitimate need. Not my usual need which is actually a really impractical want. I have a closet full of blouses but very few of them are sleeveless and even fewer are pieces I would be willing to get all hot and sweaty in. (Don't act like your summer tops don't go through a heck of a lot).

My choices at this point are to avoid going outside, make friends with an air conditioner, or do some shopping... I think I know what I have to do.