Inspiration Monday....on Wednesday

I keep finding new and cool fashion blog challenges, such as Inspiration Monday or Fashion Challenge!  So Monday's inspiration photo is of Elizabeth Olsen wearing a floral print pencil skirt, black top, owl necklace ( i think) and some black pumps.

And here's my interpretation...

Top:Target-Black V-neck tank-$5 (similar here)
Skirt:H&M-Floral Print(reviewed)-$20 (similar here)
Flower: San Jose Flea Market-$1
Shoes:Payless Shoe Source-Cream and Brown Peep Toe-Too old to remember...I think I got them in college (similar here)
Bracelet and Earrings: Gifts from someone and my husband respectively-FREE
Total Approximate Cost-$26

 I added the flower because it was just too much black for me. I needed a little pop of color.  I'm trying to wear more neutrals, especially black.  Bought this top just for that purpose. I loved it in purple but grabbed the black at the last minute.  Its really hard to wear a color more if you don't own it (also why I bought the skirt here) :P.  And speaking of shopping, I have decided to ban myself from buying new things until I wear everything in my closet that is new and never worn before.  It started with today's outfit both the top and skirt are new and previously unworn.  I've had the top since the end of August...shows you how much i like black.

Again, my failed attempts at twirling.  Three takes and I don't really like any of them...but they make for pretty good blooper shots :P.  The one on the right I was literally spinning around, got dizzy, stopped and  saw the crazy red blinking light and shutter go off. And that facial expression is totally channeling my dad.

Any tips on how to twirl better? Or capture a picture of said twirling?

Also Linked to Color Brigade

Stripes and Paisleys

I'm finding all of these challenges quite fun.  Today I decided to try out Rules are Lame challenge of wearing stripes and paisley together.  I discovered I don't own much striped clothing, just this sweater I grabbed from my friends donation bag when she cleaned her closet out before moving and an target shirt with poofy sleeves.  I never would have paired this sweater, scarf and skirt together but I think they work.

Skirt: Thrift Town-Red wool pencil skirt-$1.50 (similar for cheap here or a wool one here)
Sweater-Ashely's Closet-Multi-colored stripes-FREE
Scarf-White Elephant Sale, Oakland CA-Pink Paisley Scarf-$3 (similar here)
Payless Shoe Source-Black Flats-$12(similar here)
Approximate Total Cost~$16.50

Its cold, grey and rainy so I'm dressed bright, cheery and rule breaking!

Skirt~Thrifted, Scarf~Thrifted, Sweater~ Saving from being donated is like thrifting right?  Thursdays are for Thrifters link party? Yes!

Thrifty White Pants

Yes, I know. I'm wearing white pants after labor day BUT yesterday it was over 90 degrees which makes it perfectly okay to wear white pants if you ask me.  That and they are new and cheap and I love them.  I've never had a pair of white pants before...we'll see how long they stay white.

This post is linked up to Thursday are for Thrifts, a blog I found just last night! Great to see other cheap, thrifty, frugal bloggers.  Its also linked up to Color Brigade so if you like my outfit, you can vote for me there! If anyone would like to send in photos for my Frugal Friends Friday post, just remember your outfit needs to be under $100 or currency equivalent and include where you got each item and for how much.  You can email me at apmohlajee@gmail.com  or upload photos to my Facebook page.  

Shirt: Anthropologie-Yellow Tunic Top-$20 (similar long-sleeved one here)
Belt: Thrift Town-Multicolored Guatemalan Belt-$2
Pants:Thrift Town-White Wide Leg Linen pants-$6 (similar here)
Shoes:Ross-White Strapy Cork Wedge Sandals-$16
Ring: Pier 1-Bead Flower Ring-$4
Approximate Total Cost~$48

 I absolutely love this multicolored belt! I think it was such a great find at $2.

My flower ring and a pretty pale yellow rose in my garden.