Lately...

These outfits have been happening...

A few of my favorite things...

I got a pair of black denim and for some reason I am having a really hard time wearing them. When I was younger, black was all I wore. Now I only wear it very sporadically and will always think twice before putting an outfit together with black. Strange isn't it? I asked a friend what she wears with her black denim and her answer was "everything but orange". Man, I wish I thought it was that easy.

AG Jeans are mostly what I wear. No matter how hard I tried to veer off them, I am always drawn back to the brand. I believe the quality is outstanding, the fit amazing and love that they are made in the USA, specifically in South Gate. That is a major plus for me. Although I have a pair of Citizens of Humanity who are becoming a staple in my denim rotation. The Avedon by CoH is hands down one of the best skinnies out there. I put my jeans through the ringer when it comes to washing them and they have held their own and kept their shape. Good job CoH! And my trustee Sam Edelman Petty boots. They are the most comfortable pair of boots I own (which I do in a few different colors). Especially for working on my feet all day long and not being able to wear sneakers.

Oh and yes, I do shop at Forever 21 from time to time. I have found a few gems in there that have not fallen into pieces like some of their counterparts that have cost me so much more..! Don't get me wrong, you have to be in the right set of mind to go in there and definitely not on a Saturday where the madness is at it's top peak. I always look for good stitching and proportions and can always leave with things that end up in my clothes for a good while.

Hope everyone is having a good week so far!

A.

Sometimes it's just hard to say no to a good deal...

Even though I work in retail, I always try not to buy things that are too trendy. Don't get me wrong, I love trendy things but most of the time I really don't think they are worth buying or more to the point paying full price for them. I usually always steer towards classic pieces that will last me a long time and not look last season. I am a huge believer in investing in a good, if not a few, pairs of jeans. And sometimes, you just end up finding a good deal in the sale rack and just can't say no even though you know it's a trendy piece. A very trendy piece that your husband will surely not approve. Like these jeans....

These are from Citizen of Humanity. The fit is amazing: skinny almost jegging type and low waisted. I don't know if they will be on the regular rotation jean pile but I think they might get close to it. 

T-Shirt // Free People

Chambray Shirt // Anthropologie

Boots // Rachel Comey

Overalls

Overalls: n. protective trousers, dungarees, usually with a bib, worn by workmen, etc. 

Now I am no workmen and these are not protective trousers but they do have a bib and are dungarees. For the longest time, I have had a love/hate relation with overalls. I love them but can't seem to find any that actually fit the way I would love them to fit or love the fit but can't get my head around to buy something ridiculously expensive. Well, I think my search is finally over. But then again I might be wrong but maybe just maybe this time I'm not. I'm trying to decide whether these are a keeper or not. I love them but I also wish they would fit a little tighter. The quality is fantastic. If anything, I will only change the size for a smaller one but overall...I am in love.

Revised...What to do when the husband doesn't like them?..

Free People Washed Denim Overall Brady Wash