what i'm wearing: fun pieces from tobi

Do you see a bunch of online stores and wonder if the clothes are good, how they'll fit, etc? I've wondered that about Tobi, and now I got to try them out!

They sent me three items and as always, I'll keep it real in my opinion/review/etc!

First up: A velvet party dress. 

Holiday party season may be over, but that doesn't mean you can't wear a dress throughout the winter. The thigh high boot trend helps everything stay warm even in a dress. It's a lovely thing.

For daytime:

-velvet dress from Tobi

-white sweater from Express

-flat thigh high boots from JustFab [similar]

For nighttime: 

-velvet shift dress from Tobi

-old black leather jacket [similar]

-black lace-up boots from JustFab 

-gold drop necklace from Amazon [similar]

I got the dress in a medium, which is my normal dress size. It was a little tighter than I expected it to be, but it's actually perfect for these kind of outfits. With a jacket or something over it [even though it has a fun, low back], it's everything a girl could hope for.


Second piece: Plunging blouse

-plunge twisty/knot top from Tobi

-jeans from Express

-same lace up boots as above [open toed version at Tobi]

-silver drop necklace from FabFitFun [similar]

I wore this to a work event in NYC, which may have been a bit adventurous because it's definitely low cut and open on the bottom, but I think it was still okay. It's subtly sexy, and that's my favorite kind. It's a very light material, which was also unexpected, but in black it's not see through.


Finally, a striped turtleneck croptop. 

-crop top from Tobi

-jeans from Express

-booties from Kohls [kinda similar]

The crop top is SO FUN. It's velvet and mesh, turtleneck and bell-sleeves.... it's a lot of trends in one! I originally planned on wearing black pants with it [which will happen eventually] but decided to go full monotone for this post. I never wear these booties and they need some love... what do we think?

The lovely thing about Tobi is that they always have great sales... it's one of those places I'll be checking regularly now that I've gotten my first order. Have you gotten anything from there before? Link me!

love,

elizabethany

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what i've been wearing but not sharing

I've been pretty good about actually getting dressed and putting together outfits I'm proud of on a daily basis, but most of the time I never get a chance to take out the camera. Sometimes I get a quick selfie as I walk out the door, though.. and now I'm just going to do a round-up of a bunch of those!

This was a day I didn't have any time to plan anything out, but somehow it still worked! 

-gray tee with an open back exposing my red cami from Kohl's

-red jeans from Papaya

-flats from Charlotte Russe [I think]

-skull earrings from White Owl Boutique

-necklace from Charlotte Russe

This was before I got my new chambray shirt and I was pissed I didn't have one that fit cuz I really enjoyed this outfit otherwise. 

-arrow earrings from F21

-chambray shirt from Target

-green jeans from Charlotte Russe

-terrible gray boots from JustFab

-silver bar necklace from Charlotte Russe

When I need to look decent but don't wanna put in any effort, I reach for one of my three wrinkle-free [mostly] button downs. 

-shirt from Belk for $6!

-Express jeans from TJ Maxx

-booties from Target

-new favorite necklace from Charlotte Russe

-Kate Spade radio bracelet that a listener sent me! [still my favorite thing ever]

As you can see, Slutty Cat is not cool with me taking selfies without her involved... skank. 

-extremely versatile sweatshirt from Target

-green jeans from CR

-lace up boots from JustFab [also terribly uncomfortable but worth the wear]

All of my new go-to's from the past couple months in one outfit!

-tribal graphic tank from American Eagle

-Express jeans via TJ Maxx

-purple-ish leather jacket from Target

Loved this color-palette for Fall! Keep it in mind for later!

-camel tank from F21

-mustard cardi from Papaya

-green jeans from CR

-Steve Madden camel boots 

-leopard scarf from CR

YAY for meeting some Redskins Cheerleaders! And for that fab new shirt. 

-embroidered shirt from Target clearance

-purple jeans from F21

-lace up boots from JustFab

I felt terrible for not having any Nationals gear for the first game, but I have plenty red, white and blue!

-My first ever jean jacket from my clothing swap

-white burn-out tee from Kohl's

-red jeans from Papaya

-fake Keds from Target

The easiest shirt I own. Never wrinkles, covers up any bloating, and looks mostly decent. 

-shirt from F21

-Express jeans via TJ Maxx

-booties from Target clearance

-pink necklace from CR [I think]

And excited for the return of don't-have-to-shave maxi season!

-skirt from CR

-plain blue tee from F21

-necklace from CR

-had aqua sandals from Macy's

I've decided to leave my entire photoshoot set-up out in my living room 24/7 now so I can easily make things happen from now on. Wish me luck.

love,
elizabethany

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this or that outfits: black leather jacket

We could look at these posts as something helpful like I really couldn't decide what to wear... or we can look at them as the truth: I tend to wear the same things a couple days in a row. [I also eat the same meals for days in a row... WHATEVER.]

Last week, it was all about my black [p]leather jacket from Target.  

This sweater comes out of my drawer once a year. I always think it's a bad idea, but really it isn't! I added a little color with the necklace and voila.

jacket- $15 from Target

sweater is super old... like 8 years.

jeans- Express via TJ Maxx $16

boots- $17 from Target

necklace- $5 from Charlotte Russe

This time I decided to go with one of my fave new neon tees, which just happened to match this scarf perfectly.

-scarf from my clothing swap

-neon studded tee- $8 from Forever21

-jeans also Express via TJ Maxx $20

-same jacket and boots

I guess I could also ask which hair-up style is better, but considering both happened because I was feeling incredible lazy, I won't. Do tell which outfit you like best, though!



Any volunteers to do a This/That post? You just holler at me!

love,
elizabethany

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weekend outfits: impeccably red

Have you listened to my super fun interview with Karmin yet? I love it... but also... I still love that she said my outfit was "impeccable." Here's what I wore:

Very simple, really... 

-purplish-maroonish leather jacket from Target $15

-chiffon white tank from H&M- $5

-military green jeans from Charlotte Russe $15

-lace up boots from JustFab [ugh] $40

-silver and black necklace from Old Navy- $2

I really like the way the green and color of the jacket go... a contrast that seems to match.

And on Saturday, got a little Pinspired by this: 

-red cardi from Charlotte Russe $15

-striped skirt from Forever21 $6

-fleece-lined leggings from Rue21 $6

-black booties from F21 $12

-old white scarf and red lipstick from ipsy

I like it when basics come together for something more. I'm still not positive I love the Saturday outfit, but it was fun for the night and made me feel confident, which no other outfit did at the time.

love,
elizabethany

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wearing: sweater and leather

It was a little warmer the past couple days, so I didn't need a full coat, which made it perfect for a leather jacket!

I paired my favorite one from LC at Kohl's with my new go-to pants... the olive jeans from Charlotte Russe.

-jeans from Charlotte for $15
-sweater tee from F21 a long time ago
-leather jacket from Kohl's $40 [I bought it for an event]
-boots from Target $20
-purse to add a little contrast: thrifted!





I like that my sweater is such a deep v and the jacket has that buckle/snap at the top... it creates a fake cutout of sorts, right?!

The truth is.. I really wanna start posting a bajillion more outfit posts, but I've put on a quick 10 pounds while off my meds [I literally can't stop eating. I'd go to rehab if I could], so pictures aren't my favorite thing right now... but I'm working on it! Gotta work those angles, right?! [And before you're all "shut up, you can't even tell" or something, YOU shut up. :) I'm not looking for pity or saying I'm fat.. just opening up/sharing my weight fluctuation issues.]

Also... I felt like this outfit was really cute when I wore it yesterday, but now I'm realizing it's just like all the other outfits that everyone loves on Pinterest- mostly pretty plain. WHATEVER. I LIKE PLAIN, OKAY.

love,
elizabethany

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outfit: simple and pretty

Jane.com is a new drug. SO many good deals from a bunch of different boutiques, so even if I don't end up buying whatever it is they offer, I'm finding a bunch of cute new websites!

My favorite deals: necklaces. I'll be honest... I normally put a bunch of them in my cart and then get frustrated with $3 shipping and don't end up doing it, but that's cuz I'm hella cheap. When I saw this cute pink necklace [I've been in need of one for two years at least] I didn't hesitate. 

The second it came in the mail, I paired it with this simple gray tee that I wear when I don't feel like trying and new flats I got from American Eagle for $5! Hot pink lip gloss from ipsy made me feel pretty instead of super casual.

I don't typically think of putting gray with nude colors, but I really liked this casual and simple outfit.. especially when it totaled out at $43 with the $20 LC jacket from Kohl's. And to fancy it up a little, I also did braids on both sides of my head into the ponytail, but of course you can't tell in these pictures.

Oh... and don't judge me for the boxes everywhere. I still haven't unpacked everything... ugh.

love,
elizabethany

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