Inspired look via Style Pantry

I recently came across a very inspiring blog called Style Pantry , the amazing blogger + fashionista is Folake (featured in the last photo in this post).  I was thumbing through all her amazing looks and found the sweater over a dress ensemble pretty cool! <3  This is my inspired look, thank you Folake <3  I'm wearing:

Vintage dress - Designer Days 2nd hand event

Vintage cashmere sweater - Ebay score

Vintage belt - thrifty score

Vintage chain belt as a necklace - thrifty score

Pattern tights - Anthropologie

Cole Hann boots - Off Saks 5th Ave. outlet

Vintage bangles - Various places/mostly thrifted

Mama comfort clothes

Truth be told this is how I look like during the week.  I try to be as comfortable as possible while maintaining my personal style and yes I wear glassses.  I have two lovely daugthers and the youngest is 21months so I have to be practical during the week.  I took baby Taliah to story time at the library and this is what I wore:

Gap button down - thrifty score

Jcrew open cardi

Lagelle slouchy embroidered beret

Vintage silk scarf - thrifty score

DIY shorts - thrifty score

Lagelle mix-match handwarmers

Leggings - Nordstrom

Ugg boots

Lagelle woven boot cuff

Just another casual ensemble

I must admit coming up with a creative/fun blog post title a couple times a week can be pose a challenge!  I had a long weekend without my hubby ;-(  I sholved a substantial amount of snow for the first time in my life this weekend, yikes.  I'm not a stranger to a little bit of hard work though, hey it had to get done rt!  **It made me appreciate all that my awesome husbands does without arguing or complaining about it <3  This is what I wore yesterday:

Old BR blouse

Vintage cardi - thrifity score

Lagelle slouchy embroidered beret

Vintage Vera scarf - Etsy

Anthropologie skinny belt

Anthropologie high waist flare cords

Steve Madden boots - Lord & Taylor



A knitting swatch

Knitting a swatch before you start a knitting project is important so you can get an idea on how things will turn out and it's great for practice too.  I must admit I use to hate to make these because I felt like it was a waste of time (foolish me).  When I first started to knit almost 8 years now I was so eager to get ritght into my project but would become very frustrated if I made a mistake.  I've come a long way since than and I've learned to embrace the swatching process. I enjoy practicing just because, knowing it will help me to hone in my skills.  Happy thursday! <3

I never thought.................

I never thought I would like to wear animal print anything, seriously I've been against it for as long as I can remember but look at me now <3  I've been looking for a lovely silk animal print blouse during my thrifting outings and scored this one a week ago. Just to share, I particularly love when great quality leather boots have a great fit in the ankle area and these boots which are over ten years old were given to me as a Christmas gift via my  awesome hubby early in our marriage have that great ankle fit detail.  This it what I'm wearing:

Silk blouse - Thrifty score

Vintage silk scarf - Estate sale

American Apparel high waist skirt - Swirl Deals by Daily Candy

Vintage belt

Spanx tights

Black leather boots - NYC

Vintage bangles - Mostly thrifted

Surprise on Saturday

Normally I don't blog on the weekends but my hubby and I have been sick for the pass couple of days with that dreadful stomach bug going around and my wish/goal for the new year is to blog at least three times a week so I'm trying to stick with it.  I had a late start today and didn't get out and about to much later than expected ;-(  It still felt good to get out though.  This is what I wore to go thrifting & 2nd hand shopping:

Lagelle scarf turban

Vintage cashmere sweater - Yesterdays News Pittsburgh

DIY cut-off shorts - thrifty score

Tights - TJmax

Lagelle upcycle cashmere legwarmers

Miz Mooz booties - thrifty score

Safety pin bracelet - made by me many moons ago <3

It's not spring yet!

Pittsburgh has been experiencing some lovely spring like weather lately and I'll take it!  I know there will be plenty of bone chilling days ahead but when it's warm & sunny oh boy how light and refreshing it is.  Btw I'm excited about the new colors I received in the mail for Lagelle's Fall/Winter 2012 collection.  The yarn is 100% baby alpaca and it doesn't get any softer than that! Happy Monday <3  This is what I'm wearing:

GAP floppy hat - girls dept.
Stella McCartney boyfriend blazer - Designer Days 2nd hand boutique

Vintage silk scarf - thrifty score

Silk blouse - Jcrew
Leggings - Off Saks outlet

Vintage bangles - various locals

Lagelle upcycle legwarmers

Lagelle woven boot cuff

Matisse slouch boots - Swirl Daily Candy Deals

My best kept secret = Pittsburgh is #1 for thrifting!

I'm letting my favorite pet cat out of the bag!  Pittsburgh has so much to be proud of and let's just list a few here (in no particular order):
1. Pittsburgh Steelers
2. Pittsburgh Penguins
3. No. 1 most livable city
4. 2nd hand, thrifting and estate sale shopping! **

I'm always amazed at what I find at local thrift stores, estate sales and 2nd hand boutiques in the greater Pittsburgh area!  If you don't believe me the collage above featuring mostly high end and international fashion house brands have all come from either thrifting, estate sales and or 2nd hand boutiques right here in the Steel City.  Mostly all these items have gone on to find new homes but two are still up for grabs: 1. Vintage GUCCI crossbody handbag and 2. Coco Chanel black leather booties. 

3. Vintage Gucci suede clutch SOLD  4. Emilo Pucci small clutch/wallet SOLD  5. Vintage Gucci leather wallet SOLD  6. Vintage Louis Vuitton speedy handbag SOLD  7. Coco Chanel black/white heels SOLD  8. Vintage Gucci speedy handbag SOLD
**Feel free to contact me via  lagelle_fashion@yahoo.com  for my expert services, I'm always up for a challenge!

Seeking inspiration and it was found!

As we are under way in the New Year I'm personally seeking inspiration for my future collections.  Since Lagelle loves to infuse color in non traditional ways, I love to gather color combo ideas from just about anywhere! The first two photos were courtsey of  Tatiana Iman .  Definitely check out her incredible photos that will truly inspire you! The last photo was courtesy of Macademian Girl .  I hope everyone is enjoying there first week in Janaury.

Happy New Year from us to you



We rang in the New Year comfortably at home last night.  It's tough getting a babysitter on New Years Eve but it didn't stop us from dressing up festive and having a lovely fancy homemade meal courtesy of my hubby <3  I look forward to what 2012 will bring and I reflect on all I learned in 2011!  Thank you to everyone that has supported me and shown me kindness, may you be blessed in a rich way this New Year!

xxx,

From us to you