2015 in Fashion and Photos

I always look forward to putting together this roundup post, a chance to look through a year of outfit successes (and fails, not that you will see those here), to get a little nostalgic, to think about which pieces I've worn non-stop, and which only got worn once (oops).

I always like to think that with every new year as my style evolves I will somehow get my shopping habits under control, that I will only buy amazing pieces I'll wear all the time, that I'll only make sensible purchases and not another grey sweater just because I love grey sweaters.

Even with that optimism, I know deep down that I am that impulsive shopper, a bargain hunter who can't pass up a silk skirt for $10 even if I only wear it once, and an obsessive compulsive shopper calling stores across the country to track down a dress that I saw and will stop at nothing to own.

I'll try to be good, but I suppose it is only a matter of what sale I can't resist first!

January

February

March

April

May

June


July


August

September

October

November

December

Wishing you all a happy, healthy, and fashionable new year!

Savor

This will be my last outfit post of 2015, as tomorrow will be my year in review post. As of this moment my plans for New Year's Eve are nil, Sean is working, and while I didn't hate dining at his restaurant last year, I just can't see him working while I'm dining becoming our New Year's Eve tradition.

No, I see Chinese takeout and movie marathons on the couch in store for my December 31st.

Thinking about the year coming to an end always makes me a bit sad. I made some big changes this year - I moved in with Sean and into my first apartment and have definitely felt some growing pains. While I've never been one of those women who can seem to do it all, I felt even less able to accomplish balance between work, family and the blog this year.

Yet, despite feeling spread too thin I didn't accomplish nearly as much as I wanted to this year. I didn't travel, I didn't unlock the secret to getting my blog to go viral, nor did I host a fabulous dinner party and finally utilize the ridiculous amounts of vintage glassware and fun printed paper straws I've been hoarding. I didn't even go to Coney Island with my sister, even though I promised I would.

It's not good to hold on to regrets. So for now lets just savor the last moments of 2015 and look forward to a bright new year.

The Rundown
White Sweater Ralph Lauren thrifted similar
Grey Fur Vest c/o Choies similar
Black Jeans Old Navy
Booties "Calixta" Cole Haan
Red Willis Bag Vintage Coach via ebay similar
Ear Crawlers Gorjana via Rocksbox (one month free with lydiaxoxo)
Necklace Gorjana via Rocksbox (one month free with lydiaxoxo)
Cuff Gorjana via Rocksbox (one month free with lydiaxoxo)
Double Bar Ring Sophie Harper via Rocksbox (one month free with lydiaxoxo)
Thin Gold Ring Etsy via Sweet Olive Jewelry
Nail Color "Dark Side of the Mood" OPI