Gutsy Green Blazer

Blazer (Savers $7)
Tank Top (Forever 21 $8)
Jean Shorts (my own creation)
Earrings (Savers $3)

White Dress (Forever 21 $20)

Now that Memorial Day has come and gone, summer is finally in full swing. Today consisted of burning myself to a crisp at Green’s Pier and indulging in a lovely frosty freeze ice cream cone. I am officially back home!

The only problem is that three quarters of my wardrobe is still twenty-one flights up in South Boston. This makes it difficult to just throw on my favorite sundress and call it a day, therefore my creativity has taken a little jump and I’m resurrecting long lost items in my closet that never made first cut when moving last year. Every item should have it’s time to shine!

This blazer is actually a Savers thrift piece from two seasons ago and I never had the guts to pull it out. Now that the blazer trend has taken off, my confidence has skyrocketed and I plan on pairing this with quite a lot this summer.

Sneak Peak Times Two!

Pink Romper (Loehmanns $25)
Yellow Calvin Klein Jacket (Loehmanns $30)
Fun Earrings (Second Time Around $10)

White Dress (Forever 21 $27)
Wool Blazer Sweater (Madewells)
Oxfords (Deena & Ozzy)

I leave today but thought I would post these before I go! Last time with the white wall background. Next up...ocean views and red carpets (I HOPE!!)

Anyways, I don't know how consistently I will be able to update you all but please keep checking on Gathered Garments and following all the other media sites and shows. I am sure you will be seeing me interviewed, cast, etc. haha. I kid I kid.

Hope you enjoy the outfits above. I must say that this week was quite a splurge compared to my goodwill and salvation army hunting. No worries! They will always be in the mix and you will probably catch me wearing some of my luscious dollar finds throughout the trip!

Cannes Shopping: Forever 21

3 Forever 21 Dresses. More pics to come before I leave!

So...I know it has been a slow week. I left my camera in Boston (thus the crappy photos) and went back to RI this weekend to do some last minute shopping and tie up all the loose ends before I head over the pond. This picture is of three beautiful dresses I got at Forever yesterday. I will make sure to take photos of them on while in France but this will have to tide you over until then. The fabrics/patterns were so nice and light. I absolutely love it!

Spring Outing

Jean Jacket (Vintage Gap @ Church Thrift $4)
Shirt (got a little scissor happy with this one...Hanes Men's Tee $5)
My favorite black pants in the world! (Forever 21 $24)
Vintage LV Messanger Bag (Second Time Around)

Heading out for a rendezvous in Boston Common. Perfect afternoon!

The Dreaded Cropped Shirt

So this shirt (clothes swap $0) has been in my closet, at the bottom of my pile for about three months now and I’ve been dreading the day I would shoot it for my blog (It spares my boobs by about an inch!).

For a while I thought I would toss it but just a few days ago I went into the store LF and saw that they were attempting to sell cropped men’s Hawaiian shirts...so if they can sell those dreadful pieces for $100 plus than I better be able to pull this thing off.

Anyways, I am pairing it with a black romper to cover up what the winter has done to my midsection and I have also added some fabulous chandelier earrings ($3.85 Forever 21) and red lipstick.

Cocktail Anyone?

You like?? I have been wearing them(cocktail rings $3.80 each @ Forever 21) all the time with my blah winter clothes. Makes me feel like I'm still a girl. Just thought I'd share them with you tonight since I'm bored and case studies on MicroTechnology companies aren't really doing the trick.

haute couture for a poor girl

Daring outfit. I'm actually nervous to throw this into the World Wide Web abyss.

Anyways, the lace shirt ($0 Clothing Swap) is long sleeved and looks pretty good on its own. I am wearing a black bra underneath (ahh scandalous!) and the faux fur coat ($20 Wish Newport) is from a little consignment shop in Newport that just opened. I love it because not only does the whole outfit look lux but it’s also guilt free! No animal cruelty here. Also, the two rings I am wearing are

I am pairing this with my favorite black skinny jeans and dark gray ankle boots and two rings(about $3 Forever 21) one is a bow and the other one says LOVE. Both which will probably show up in posts to come.

PS: I hope you are enjoying the photos, I have been teetering my camera on top of cereal boxes and random cook wear just so I didn't have to embarrass myself by having another person in the room. It really is amazing how shameless I can be on my blog yet when it comes to telling a story in front of a small room of people...well...lets just say it never goes over that well.

Holiday Vest & Zippers

My Beautiful Sister Modeling a Mash of Forever 21 and Local Church Thrift

So, the zipper ring which Syd has so strategically placed on her middle finger was $3.50 at Forever 21 and the plaid vest is Gap vintage found on a rack at St. Matthews Church Thrift Store open Saturdays and Tuesdays 8-11am. I don't recall the exact amount but it wasn't more than 3 dollars. I love that place!

Anyways, the vest here is worn over a graphic tee but I think it would look really pretty arranged a few ways...
over a white slip/dress in the summer
over a black thin strapped dress with black tights and boots in the winter
over a white tank top and paired with lighter jeans or cut offs