SNAGGED: STERLING RHINESTONE NECKLACE BY PHYLLIS

Vintage Signed Phyllis Sterling Rhinestone Necklace

I stayed up to bid on this last night. I was inspired by MK and her rock n roll T shirts and tangled rhinestone necklaces. I don't think I will go the rock n roll T route, but I will throw this on with more casual fare. Can't wait for it to come in the post!

KNOCKED OFF BADLY

Nine West

DvN

LUCY'S CLOSET STAPLES

dark rinse trouser cut jeans
casual pair jeans
white straight leg jeans or capris
crisp white blouse, preferably non iron
black pencil skirt
black sheath dress
black tights
black pantsuit
blazer to dress up or down
heather grey shirt to tuck into jeans, a skirt...
statement necklace
diamond stud earrings
wristwatch
pashmina or everyday scarf light enough for summer
black high heels
nude high heels
wool winter coat
the classic trenchcoat
everyday flats or driving mocs
evening heels -- eyecatching but comfortable

Past the above, it's good to start introducing splashes of color to your wardrobe. Think silk summer blouses you can wear under cashmere cardigans in the winters in purples and greens. Or a bright leather statement belt that somehow goes with everything. Pink shoes.

Of course, my own closet looks nothing like this. I have three or four of things I don't even wear. The bolded selections are what I need but don't have in my closet.

SHOULD I KEEP?

By far the most expensive article of clothing I have ever purchased, even on sale. The shop doesn't accept returns, which means I can either throw myself at their feet begging for mercy and my money back, or hoist onto eBay where all dreams die. 

But isn't this the most beautiful dress ever? It's so bright. It makes me so happy. It looks awful on the hanger, but I tried it on anyway and I loved the puffy sleeves. I tried on every belt I had but this worked best. Who knew a vintage Banana Republic belt would save the day.

Well, anyway. I'm torn. 

SNAGGED: DRIES VAN NOTEN DRESS

STALKING: VINTAGE TURQUOISE AND SILVER NECKLACE

Just lost a tiny last minute bidding war on this beauty. I've been haunting eBay and etsy lately for vintage jewelry. It seriously sucks up hours of my workday. I think it's because I want to buy something really badly, specifically a DVN dress I saw last week. I'm just going to drop the $300 and buy it tomorrow. I've been working overtime anyway - need to enjoy some of the rewards I reap, right?

FANTASIZING ABT DVN

Came across the Daumier and Delville dresses a couple of days ago on major sale and I walked away from them. My paycheck processed today and the first thing I want to do Monday morning is buy them both...