Guess Who's Back!

Apparently every year during the summer is when I feel like blogging again?

I think part of what was difficult before was trying to stick to a certain category of posts (beauty, fashion) but I think this time I'll just talk about whatever I have going on, and maybe someone will read this :)  At the very least, I figure I'll try to keep reviewing stuff, right?

I think as a real comeback post, I'll quickly give an updated review on things I've posted about before.  I always love updates like that myself, it is way more informative to know how people feel about things when they aren't new anymore.

So with that, I think I'll do fashion today and makeup next time :)

Fashion

1. Yellow Cardigan from J. Crew Outlet


I still super love the color of this cardigan, but one of the buttons fell off :(

Unfortunately, I have to think this is just shoddy workmanship that they sell for cheap(er) at the outlet.  Womp womp.  I keep meaning to sew the button back on, but haven't gotten there yet.
























2. Blue and white polka dot skirt from Ruche

Soooo, yea.  I have worn this skirt twice? Maybe? I was trying to be positive about it in my original post, but that was because I couldn't return it lol.

It is just kinda tight, and kinda short.  Maybe I'll wear it more now that it is heating up?  I'm not so sure that is going to happen, but I bought it during an online shopping phase.  This is one of the main purchases that I think of when reminding myself to just try the darn things on in person.  Le sigh.
















3. 'The Other Skirt' or the Pink Ikat print skit from Gap

I still definitely like this skirt, in fact I just wore it a couple of days ago! The only issue I have with it is if I'm having a fat day, it makes me feel, well.... fat. just in the way it sits on my hips.  But other days it feels great! So it is a hit and miss.


























4. Blue and Black Polka Dot Dress, Black Cardigan and Black Belt from (wait for it) Gap

So this one is a mixed bag.

a. Dress
LOVE. That is all you need to know.  Only annoying thing is when it gets static.

b. Belt
Also LOVE. Literally my favorite belt.  It is the perfect easy everyday belt, and it holds my pants up quite well :)

c. Cardigan
Ugh, so I loved this cardigan so. much. But it was too tight in the sleeves and shoulders to layer it easily, but I didn't care because I loved it so. much.

Then I accidently dried it in the dryer.  And it shrunk even more. :( So I gave it to my mom (who isn't as broad shouldered as me) and ordered a new one. This time the fabric is a has silk, rather than wool, and it fits wayyyyy better.

5. Black bow flats from Ruche

Sort of a continuation of the above outfit.  These shoes make me sad, because they are SO cute, and a nice shape on my feet, BUT the second they got wet ..... they smelled :( and now every time I wear them my feet just smell awful at the end of the day.  I'm thinking I might cut the bows off and turn them into shoe clips to spice up other flats without having to wear these stinky ones.




















6. Black skinnies from (you guessed it) Gap

Another 'makes me sad' moment- these black skinnies were so comfy and stretchy and flattering, but they developed holes in my lady part area after less than a year? Maybe a year and a half? And I did wear them a good bit, but I've never had a pair of pants get holes that quickly.

I've since bought a new pair of black jeans, which work for my Thursday morning meetings, but aren't that comfy at the end of the day.  Maybe I'll try Gap skinnies again once it gets colder.

On the positive side, I still love everything else I'm wearing!











WHEW! That was a monster post! Basically anything I didn't mention I still like and wear.  This post mostly stuck to things I had not so great experiences with.  Anyone else sad about clothes they loved, but they just didn't work out?

Next installment .... Makeup!

xoxo
Melanie