For those that know me in person already, it isn’t a surprise to know I am a little quirky and often silly. I don’t try to dress cool, or stylish for anyone. I probably still dress the way I still do when I was a teenager to be honest, with an odd layer thrown in to make it look a bit different than so many years ago.
I frequent both older shops, and still shop at places like Forever 21, H&M because hello — they have amazing basics and I’m not about to spend a fortune on an $80 t-shirt. Okay, unless it’s like once a year or so and I feel like splurgin’ for once. There is that odd time. I mean, who can say no to Anthropologie, and Free People? They have some gorgeous pieces.
It’s been a while since I did an ouftit of the day (OOTD) post on spiffykerms. And like Pomeranian Friday’s, I thought I’d bring it back.
This entire outfit I’m wearing below, is exactly what I had worn to the Polyvore + Rebecca Minkoff event. Ahem, although MINUS the purse.
Because oh my word, I won that Minkoff Micro Moto bag, and even had her sign my new purse for me. I got it all on film too!
I’d love to say that this is my everyday bag. But I don’t carry it unless I’m going somewhere in particular — ie: Not the grocery store. I can’t afford these types of luxuries any more, especially since I’m currently not working. I’m not usually the type of person that saves things for special occasions, but this purse now has a soft spot in my heart! HAH!
Which is why I’ve also agreed to work with Free People again. I decided this time, when I was picking out something from their website, that I’d get something a little out of my comfort zone, yet still something I would wear on the regular.
I’m usually a browns/neutrals girl— but when pulling this outfit together, I realized I needed to wear something black or grey on my feet. I ended up getting the Summit Ankle Boots in black. It was a good choice. Although, being an 8.5 shoe (I went for size 40 Euro = size 9) it does elongate my foot a little bit longer than I would like. Then again, I don’t have the smallest feet in the world either. I’m always a bit disappointed when expensive shoes doesn’t come in half sizes as I am a true 8.5, so these are a bit loose on my foot.
However, I’ve been wearing them non-stop, with jeans, with black pants…and best yet, with these faux leather leggings from Joe Fresh (I picked those up while home in Newfoundland). What do you guys think? P.s I’m a big fan of mixing brown’s and black’s together, hence my faux leather brown jacket + black/grey everything else.
And to end it with some fun/awkward poses. My husband in the process of calling out my “Captain Morgan pose” in this stance. Hence my smirk.
My nervous dance when I’ve had enough photo-takin’ :)Â 
Outfit details:
Suzy Shier faux leather jacket // Forever 21 hoodie // Forever 21 trapeze top
Rebecca Minkoff purse // Joe Fresh faux leather leggings // Free People bootiesÂ
31 Comments
That Minkoff Micro Moto bag is too adorable! I love this entire look. It’s so chic <3
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Oh my gosh love that outfit and love, love that bag!
Congratulations on that win! The bag is gorgeous. If I have that one, I’d surely take it with me for my travels.
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@R U S S: Thanks! I was so stoked to win it! :)
Nancy recently posted..Our spontaneous trip to Monterey and Carmel
I had to look up Rebecca Minkoff – it’s got some cute stuff but I’ve never heard of it. Not sure they are big in Europe yet. But I love Free People – I’ve got a couple of their tops that I live in. Cute outfit!!
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That is such a cute outfit, and you totally pull it off! I wish I could pull off something like that. Right now, I can’t even wear my own jeans, lol!
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@Amanda Tempel: Why can’t you wear your own jeans? :(
Nancy recently posted..Our spontaneous trip to Monterey and Carmel
I’ve always believed that a great bag (or an accessory) can really make an outfit!! That bag is so cute- I love Minkoff products! Your whole outfit looks so stylish and perfect for a Fall or Winter day!
That bag would be perfect for me if I didn’t have small kids I tried a small bag for a few months and I was like I can’t do it even though it was so easy to maintain and carry. I was always missing something that I needed so I had to go back to big poppa.
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@kita: Oh gosh, I can imagine how much stuff you cart around! :)
Nancy recently posted..Our spontaneous trip to Monterey and Carmel
As per usual this whole outfit is super cute and totally something I would wear. I love those faux leather leggings, they go with that outfit so perfectly. And the Rebecca Minkoff purse is so chic!
@Megan Joy: Knew you’d approve :)
Nancy recently posted..Our spontaneous trip to Monterey and Carmel
I love the outfit! It’s so casual and fun at the same time! I really want a pair of the leggings!!
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@lisa: Grab’em up! They’re still selling them on the Joe Fresh website!
Nancy recently posted..Our spontaneous trip to Monterey and Carmel
Your leather leggings were the first thing that I noticed about your outfit. They’re really flattering. That’s incredible that you were able to work with Free People. I would love to work with them!
I think the bag is so cute! I’m with you, I’m 34, but I still shop in the Juniors section at most stores, I’m just not ready to turn in my youth card yet. I love your whole attire and the purse is super cute.
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That bag is HOT!! I love it and want one… I would totally be using it every day I don’t see the point of having gorgeous things that I hardly use… the world needs to see a bag like that… doesn’t deserve only a handful of trips out in it’s lifetime… it geas with everything. You’re whole outfit is cool and relaxed and I love that style, the easy worn look! love it!!
@Candice: Thank you so much :)
Nancy recently posted..Our spontaneous trip to Monterey and Carmel
Such a lovely outfit, I am too camera shy to do the OOTD posts anymore but congrats on the bag. I am a size 7 feet which is 40/41 european size, when I went to the states I think it was 8.5 or 9 I can not remember lol
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@Miranda (Myrabev): Aw, don’t be too shy! I’d love to see your OOTD’s!
Nancy recently posted..Our spontaneous trip to Monterey and Carmel
I love the layered look on this outfit and am obsessing over your leggings. I’ve been eyeing a pair similar to them for a while and now I’m convinced I need to buy them!
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I am loving the whole look! Very cute and the leggings with the bag work really well together. That is a bag I would wear if I was having a night on the town and hang with some really awesome friends.
I love your purse!! What a great fall outfit, the boots are super cute too.
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I love your style!! I’d probably die if I meant Rebecca Minkoff. What an amazing treat!! How exciting. I really do love your style. I’ve tried to change mine but I came to realize that not business chic and casual comfortable is really my game.
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You just put this all together and it looks so good. Comfy, love the bag. Like the layers you have added. I love boots for the winter months and these are really nice.
I really like your jacket. I’ve actually been asking around online how to dress for colder weather since California doesn’t get real winters… but I’m pretty much a wimp when the temperature drops lol. Layers are really cool, and I definitely need references to follow. Thank you so much!
I love how the overall outfit look just right and just great! I also like that bag – though it’s not the usual of what I’ll purchase since I need bigger ones each time, lol. It looks nice. The combination of the whole outfit fits well on the current season which is just fabulous!
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Nancy, you lucky thing! That purse is awesome! Sounds like you had a great time :) And such a cool opportunity too! <3 Rebecca Minkoff!
This is a really cute outfit and it looks like it is so comfy. I love that jacket and the shoes. The purse looks awesome with that outfit too.
You are too adorable. I am so glad you won that purse. I could tell it probably made your entire year and it is a cute purse. It made me laugh when your husband said it was your Captain Morgan stance. Haha.
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I LOVE your OOTD! It’s definitely something that I will wear myself. A classic but also very comfy to wear. And lucky yo for meeting Rebecca!
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