May 2011

Wardrobe Essentials – Summer Jewelry

by AlterationsNeeded on May 31, 2011

Amrita Singh Nello (coral) and Wainscott (turquoise) necklaces So now that we have summer blazers and summer cardigans…we need to jazz them up with some summer jewelry! In the same way I like to save my super bright cardigans for spring and summer, my boldly colored jewelry gets most of it’s wear in the warmer [...]

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The Week in Outfits – 5/29/11

by AlterationsNeeded on May 29, 2011

:: 5/25/11 :: Theory blazer :: H&M t-shirt :: Paige jeans (altered) :: Cole Haan shoes :: LOFT flower pin The days are a little out of order this week because I really like this outfit and you already saw my outfit for Monday in my summer cardigans post. The sun was shining beautifully on [...]

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Banana Republic Memorial Day Sale – In-Store Finds

by AlterationsNeeded on May 28, 2011

Just wanted to get this up in case anyone is interested while doing some shopping this three-day weekend. Banana Republic stores have some good deals not available online this weekend. Employees are giving away coupons at the door that could be worth 30%, 40% or 50% off your entire purchase (some exclusions apply). This was [...]

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Weekend Guide – 5/27/11

by AlterationsNeeded on May 27, 2011

Shop: Lots of good Memorial Day Weekend sales! Ann Taylor -  40% off select full price merchandise (tees, capris, shorts, shoes & jewelry), plus an extra 40% off sale styles with code EXTRA40. Free shipping on $150 or more. I’d suggest the Perfect Pumps, which are the best looking classic pumps I’ve ever seen in [...]

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Review – Banana Republic Seersucker Shorts

by AlterationsNeeded on May 25, 2011

Cardigan – American Eagle cashmere cardigan, size XXS Top – H&M, size XS Shorts – Banana Republic seersucker short, size 00P Shoes – Cole Haan, size 5 Necklace – Amrita Singh Nello Belt – Vintage You know how I’m not a very good spring and summer dresser? Well, I think this summer is going to [...]

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Wardrobe Essentials – Summer Cardigans

by AlterationsNeeded on May 23, 2011

Cardigan – LOFT thin cotton, summer-weight cardigan, size PXXS Top – H&M t-shirt, XS Jeans – Paige Laurel Canyon, size 24 (altered) Shoes – Cole Haan Belt – Vintage No doubt about it, I’m all about cardigans. No pull-over sweaters for me! Here’s why: 1) Cardigans pack a lot more styling punch per piece. Wear [...]

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The Week in Outfits – 5/21/11

by AlterationsNeeded on May 21, 2011

:: 5/16/11 :: Abercrombie & Fitch cashmere cardigan :: Banana Republic top :: Paige jeans (altered) :: Cole Haan shoes It was a cold and icky morning, so seeing as it was Monday (ewww), I couldn’t get myself to try much harder than this. I also had one of those restless nights where I didn’t [...]

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