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FEATURE LEGGINGS
The infamous Spanx Leather Leggings … I get asked ALL the time if they are worth the price tag. As someone who does NOT wear leggings I can say with certainty they are 100% worth the cost!
FIT: they really smooth you out, hold you in, lift the booty and they are comfortable. It may be a little rough getting them on at first but they’ll get easier with wear.
In the Winter I wear mine once or twice a week with oversized hoodies and sweaters, topped with an overcoat. Really great errand outfit.
SIZING: it’s recommended to size up. I got Petite and sized up. I have very short legs in the 28″ range.
If you’re not ready or able to drop the $98 Spanx has a less expensive line at Target, that pair is $40. They’re linked for you in every image and title.
MY #1 SHOPPING RULE: THE RULE OF 5
A RULE I CREATED TO BE MORE INTENTIONAL WITH MY PURCHASES TO HELP STRETCH MY SHOPPING BUDGET TO IT’S MAXIMUM CAPACITY
WHO ELSE HAS BOUGHT A NEW TOP BECAUSE YOU “LOVED IT SO MUCH” THEN MONTHS LATER IT STILL HASN’T BEEN WORN?
We’ve all been there! There has been a time in our life we’ve walked in our closet looking for something to wear only to be reminded of the items we purchased but still haven’t worn, tags still attached and all.
When we make impulse purchases we end up with a closet of one offs that we only have one other item to wear with it, if even that.
When we make impulse purchases we end up with a closet full of clothes yet still have NOTHING to wear. WHY are we like this?!
In 2013, after losing 20lbs, purging 90% of my closet and only having a clothing budget of $150 a month I was in desperate need of a high functioning wardrobe. That is when, why and how I created my #1 shopping rule, The Rule of 5.
I knew in order to still buy quality pieces I loved I was going to have to get creative (and disciplined) and that’s exactly what I did. Every single purchase I made for the following year was well thought out and 100% intentional. I had no room for impulse purchases, the function of my wardrobe couldn’t afford it.
I bet you don’t like throwing your money away, do you?
We all deserve to hit our financial goals (and best wardrobes) and a great starting point is to become more intentional with what we spend our money on.
I want you to be great in everything you do so I wrote a 24 page book to fully share The Rule of 5 with you. There’s even worksheets for you to brainstorm your goal wardrobe!
Just enter your email below for your FREE Rule of 5 guide to get started on your best wardrobe yet!
If you need more help building your wardrobe my e-book, Build Your Dream Wardrobe on a Budget is a great tool. The 12 steps I take when planning and shopping for my wardrobes each season is covered in detail with examples for you.These are the steps I take to ensure each purchase is intentional, it’s also the strategy I used to budget to purchase my first Louis Vuitton handbag. In fact, The Rule of 5 is one of the 12 steps in the e-book.
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HAT
Target has the hats, imho, this season. This is a great structured statement hat. Only $15
SWEATSHIRT
Each F/W I get a few new oversized sweatshirts and hoodies to wear with leggings. This is a great one, it already comes oversized but I still sized up for length.
BUTTON DOWN
I thrifted this button down from the mens section, it’s super oversized. I don’t know the size.
LEGGINGS
The infamous Spanx Leather Leggings … I get asked ALL the time if they are worth the price tag. As someone who does NOT wear leggings I can say with certainty they are 100% worth the cost!
In the Winter I wear mine once or twice a week with oversized hoodies and sweaters, topped with an overcoat. Really great errand outfit.
SIZING: it’s recommended to size up. I got Petite and sized up. I have very short legs in the 28″ range
BOOTIES
I love a good pair of hiker boots, I bought these two years ago and still love them. The brand is Splendid LA.
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SWEATER
This was a score from H&M last year. It was pricey for H&M but great quality and wool so insanely warm. I linked a few different oversized sweaters for you.
LEGGINGS
The infamous Spanx Leather Leggings … I get asked ALL the time if they are worth the price tag. As someone who does NOT wear leggings I can say with certainty they are 100% worth the cost!
In the Winter I wear mine once or twice a week with oversized hoodies and sweaters, topped with an overcoat. Really great errand outfit.
SIZING: it’s recommended to size up. I got Petite and sized up. I have very short legs in the 28″ range
SNEAKERS
These are CLASSIC, I’ve had them a year and still wear them. Pumas do need to be broken in but after they are comfy!
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TRENCH
London Fog, thrifted! A trench is such a great classic staple and never goes out of style. Also great for Fall since it’s lighter weight. I linked a few different ones for you.
HOODIE
Men’s, sized up to a Large, maybe XL. I get a new one each year for leggings. The older ones just turn into gym hoodies so they don’t go to waste.
LEGGINGS
The infamous Spanx Leather Leggings … I get asked ALL the time if they are worth the price tag. As someone who does NOT wear leggings I can say with certainty they are 100% worth the cost!
In the Winter I wear mine once or twice a week with oversized hoodies and sweaters, topped with an overcoat. Really great errand outfit.
SIZING: it’s recommended to size up. I got Petite and sized up. I have very short legs in the 28″ range
LOAFERS
Gucci dupes, I have both the black with fur and just bought the white without fur …. I’m now highly considering purchasing the Gucci in white.
SIZING: go half up from your normal half up size.
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FROM MY SHOP …
BAR NECKLACE
Available in gold, rose or silver. I wear mine on a 14″ chain for a choker vibe.
DEVON SIGNET
A classic piece from my shop, I’ve had mine a couple of years and still love it. Also available in sterling silver.
RING NAME RING
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TUNIC HOODIE
so this hoodie has sold out but the crewneck version is still available. I sized up for length.
LEGGINGS
The infamous Spanx Leather Leggings … I get asked ALL the time if they are worth the price tag. As someone who does NOT wear leggings I can say with certainty they are 100% worth the cost!
In the Winter I wear mine once or twice a week with oversized hoodies and sweaters, topped with an overcoat. Really great errand outfit.
SIZING: it’s recommended to size up. I got Petite and sized up. I have very short legs in the 28″ range
BOOKBAG
Amazon Find under $40. Good quality for the price, recommend!!
SNEAKERS
My splurge for the season and my white sneakers. I get new white sneakers once a year or once a season and these are them for 2020.
SIZING: go your normal half size up.
FIT: the leather on these are very thick so they are STIFF and have to be broken in but they get comfortable with wear.
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NAMEPLATE NECKLACE
NEW NEW in my shop! This is the newest arrival, it’s a 90’s inspired nameplate necklace on a figaro chain. I’m wearing mine on a 16″ chain.
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YSL SWEATSHIRT
Sized up, wish I would have gotten two sizes up but still love it.
LEGGINGS
The infamous Spanx Leather Leggings … I get asked ALL the time if they are worth the price tag. As someone who does NOT wear leggings I can say with certainty they are 100% worth the cost!
In the Winter I wear mine once or twice a week with oversized hoodies and sweaters, topped with an overcoat. Really great errand outfit.
SIZING: it’s recommended to size up. I got Petite and sized up. I have very short legs in the 28″ range
COAT
Another day, another thrifted coat. I don’t thrift a lot but I love to thrift Winter coats and highly recommend giving it a try.
COMBAT BOATS
These are two seasons ago from Zara, the quality is great but I’m kinda over all the embellishments. I’d really like a basic pair of combat boots so that’s on my list lol. I linked some basic boots for you and a similar pair to these for you.
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