Weekly Recap #46, 2023

Got my quintessential “throwing leaves in the air” fall picture! I took this one a couple of weeks ago but realized I never shared it on the blog. Last year’s leaf pic was a western-inspired outfit and the year before was one of my favorite preppy fall looks ever. Thankfully I had my boyfriend’s help getting this year’s shot, but usually it takes several tries to get the perfect falling leaf display using a tripod.

Monday, November 13

I had a very productive work-from-home day and went for a run in the evening (but never put on real clothes, so no OOTD!).

Tuesday, November 14

This is one of the sweaters I got while shopping on my birthday. I was so excited to pair it with these trousers (I rarely wear these pants because I have so few solid-colored tops), but I think the outfit fell flat. It needs a scarf or statement necklace or something to spice it up. This light purple color is already sold out online, but I linked the same sweater in baby pink in the widget below.

Light Purple Sweater: Banana Republic, $45, first time wearing | Pinstripe Trousers: Hand-me-down | Black Booties: Vivaia, gifted by brand, last worn here

Wednesday, November 15

I didn’t think much of this outfit, but I got lots of compliments on it at work! Two people asked me if I embroidered the sleeves myself. I didn’t, but I think I probably could have… My grandma made the necklace, and the pink and green beads go so perfectly with the rest of the outfit.

Embroidered Sweater: Francesca’s, $45 ($1.73 per wear), last worn here | Olive Green Pants: JCPenney, $35 ($1.30 per wear) | Taupe Booties: Shop LC, gifted by brand

Thursday, November 16

I woke up with a cold, so I decided to work from home today. I just threw on this lounge set, which I sewed myself during Covid! My aunt taught me some sewing basics and helped me make it. (It’s much more teal in person than it looks in this pic.) I would love to get better at sewing, and while I do have a sewing machine and table that belonged to my mom, it just takes up too much space in my tiny apartment. Maybe one day when I have a house of my own, I can really learn how to make my own clothes.

Lounge Set: Sewn by me, $50, last worn here | White Sneakers: Primark, $10 ($0.59 per wear), last worn here

Friday, November 17

I worked from home, grabbed dinner with some friends, and then watched The Killer on Netflix (it’s incredibly boring—I do not recommend). This is the first time I wore my new Kendra Scott necklace, which was a birthday gift, and I absolutely love how dainty it is! I linked it in the widget below (it’s on sale right now).

Striped Tee: Down East, $18 ($0.50 per wear), last worn here | Cardigan: Unknown, $30 ($0.70 per wear), last worn here | Cropped Flared Jeans: Express, $40 ($0.70 per wear), last worn here | Booties: Portland Leather Goods, $95 ($31.67 per wear), last worn here

Saturday, November 18

I didn’t really do anything today aside from taking blog photos (this is a sneak peak for tomorrow’s Thrifty Six post!) and catching up with various people on the phone. A very lazy Saturday indeed!

Sunday, November 19, 2023

I went back to the paint-a-pottery place I visited last weekend to finish my project (a cute little Christmas gnome couple) and spent the afternoon at my aunt’s house party planning. I offered to throw her an 80s themed birthday party for her big 50^th and I’m SO excited! Still haven’t decided what to wear, though.

As for today’s outfit, this grey ensemble is a new look for me, but I really like how it came together. I rarely wear these funky furry sneakers (which my boyfriend hates, by the way), but I always get compliments when I do.

Grey Crop Top: Apricot Lane Boutique, $20 ($6.67 per wear), last worn here | Cardigan: JCPenney, $18 ($0.95 per wear), last worn here | Grey Jeans: Express, $19 ($0.35 per wear), last worn here | Grey Furry Sneakers: Thrifted, $20 ($2.86 per wear), last worn here

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Which of this week’s outfits is your favorite? Thanks for stopping by the blog today, and have a great rest of your Sunday!

 

Miles of smiles,
Grace