Goofy Pics and Monstrous Calves...

I laid today's outfit out on Monday for Memorial Day, but I was feeling lazy and opted for jeans instead (a.k.a. I didn't feel like shaving my legs...hehe).  This morning, I decided that I'd be lazy no more! besides its about time for these pale legs to get a little sun exposure (even if it is only on my lunch break... damn office job!)

I should start by saying that this is the look I really want, buuuuuuut since I am trying not to shop I thought I'd try to make it work with what I've got in my closet already (why does saving automatically mean cuts to the clothing budget? Is food really a necessity? Can't I live without gas? okay, j/k!!)  At some point I am going to break down and buy a long white smocked skirt.  The sad part is I am 99% positive I had one back in 03-05 when the peasant skirt wave was in full swing...

Little House on the Prairie by eboni.ife featuring American Eagle Outfitters tops

AE Chambray Western Shirt - American Eagle Outfitters, $16
Alloy > LONG SMOCKED SKIRT > clothing > skirts, $33
Juicy Couture Lady Lock Lolita (Cognac) - Shoulder, $328
worn around bangle, $11
Argento Vivo Large Hammered Hoop Earrings, $48
Satin Trim Straw Fedora, $20
ASOS | ASOS Leather 3 Prong Waist Belt at ASOS, $37
Faryl Robin Omari at Zappos.com, $194

What I'm Wearing...

~ LAL denim button down, purchased at Marshall's for $16.99

(I feel like the darker denim is more fall-ish, I really want a chambray top for summer. They have a great one at American Eagle Outfitters for $16 but of course they don't have my size!)

~ Off-white Old Navy knit pleated skirt circa 2008

~ Woven brown belt circa 2008???

~ Gianni Bini nude pumps with embroidered flower detail circa 2007

~ Forever 21 fedora (last season)

~ Tiffany's toggle choker necklace

~ Silver tone hoop earrings a la Target

This morning, I was very torn about the belt...

my monstrous calves, which I didn't embrace until high school. Up until then I absolutely HATED them. Buying shaft boots is still a bit of a task...

Sorry for the photo ambush!!! I finally got my new camera charger so I got a little snap happy!!! So what do you guys think??? How did i do with utilizing what I already had in the closet?? I have to admit, I still wanna go out and buy a long white smocked skirt, and a chambray top, buuuuut I'm proud of myself for sticking to my budget.

Thanks for stopping by!!!