Blue and Leopard Tuesday

Gah, Tuesdays after long weekends suck. No motivation, other than to get to the next weekend.

I had to wear my other new-to-me purchased item: the leopard ruched top. Too bad you can't see much of it here, but I'll wear it again without a jacket at some point, I'm sure.

I purchased the top here on the weekend for $9.99. It's by Express (I think I forgot to mention that) - I don't know what store sells that brand, but I've had a few things by them that I've quite liked. The construction on this top is excellent for an inexpensive piece.

The jacket was actually salvaged from the giveaway pile in my library this morning (not much outfit planning going on). I love the great cut of it, and the fine wool. I guess I was bored with the boringness of it. It's just a brown blazer...but I should hang onto it until I find a worthy successor, at least!

Ah, I found out why I purged it: I haven't worn it in over a year! Last time here in April 2013 (with me as a blonde).

I liked the finished bottom of the top hanging down in a band like this. 

My lovely cerulean blue skirt makes another appearance with its bestie belt - so matchy! I last wore the skirt here in April with red and black loopy-lace.

The stuff:

My essential basic bronze-y faux snakeskin-y pumps were last seen here in April with turquoise and magenta.

Blue bling:

I nearly forgot about this brooch - I've had it for about 6 years (picked it up cheap at Plum, I think). It's been pinned to one of my hats for several years. Why one should always remove decorations from one's accessories...

Jacket (Tahari, Arthur S. Levine, thrifted), top (Express, thrifted), skirt (no label, handmade, thrifted), shoes (Ralph Lauren, thrifted), belt (Danier), brooch (Plum), lapis lazuli/Fulvia Ring (Wendy Brandes).