Daily Style: Tuesday, 3/20

neon yellow dress (Old Navy, $35)

black/white stripe jacket (Allen B. @ JCP, $40)

"Anna Bells Trolley" (Irregular Choice via Akira, $60)

black belt (MNG by Mango @ JCP, $15)

This past Sunday I met Phi Phi O'Hara from RuPaul's Drag Race, at my local Target. (So glamorous!) Well, I met the boy that is Phi Phi. Get it? 

Anyway, I was super nervous because I consider anyone on TV a celebrity and get really nervous when I see them in person.  Also, I wasn't sure how to approach him.  I didn't want to ask "Are you Phi Phi O'Hara?" because if he wasn't, I would have just told him he looked like a woman.  I couldn't ask "Are you on RuPaul's Drag Race?"  That's like saying, "you look like a drag queen".  If he's not, that's a problem.  So, I went with "Are you on TV?"  Once I got confirmation, I told him she was one of my favorites.  I think he was surprised, "through all the bitchiness?"  She's the best from Chicago (IMO) and I got to represent.

Have you ever met any celebrities/people on TV?  Do you get nervous?

Anyone else watch RuPaul's Drag Race?  Who are your favorites?

Today I'm participating in Megan and Keely's Super Stripes Week.  For a list of participants, click the pic.

Daily Style: Thursday, 12/8

 

white lace dress (H&M, $30)

"grandpa" sweater (Mossimo @ Target, $18)

platform sandals ("Garren" by Blowfish via DSW, $35)

white tights (Merona @ Target, $8), socks (Target, $5), perfume vial necklace (Kamala's Perfumery)

How is it that I manage to get each dog in a picture, twice, in a row?

Is it bad that I bought most of this outfit last night?  I hope I don't regret the $18 spent on this "grandpa" sweater.  I'm not sure about this look, but I ran out of time (seems to be a running theme with me) so it is what it is.  This is my first attempt at sandals with tights/socks.

I think it's funny that grandpa sweaters are in.  I was wearing them about 15 years ago, but not with dresses, with grandpa pants and grandpa tops.  I was doing a lot of shopping in my grandpa's closet.

I'm counting this as participation in Megan Mae Daily & Casual Chic Kiki's Neutrals Week challenge because Megan said I could.  (You can't see my buttons, but I swear they're cognac!)  Click here for a list of participants who may actually be wearing cognac today!

Yesterday I got my Mini Moo cards from moo.com!  If you would like to place an order for yourself, I have a few coupon codes.  Email me at cheapandchicinchicago@gmail.com and I will send you one.

Daily Style: Wednesday, 12/7

 

brown skirt (Worthington @ JCP)
brown tank (Plato's Closet)
brown blazer (Worthington @ JCP, $12)
brown oxfords (Vince Camuto via Amazon.com, $39)
maroon tights (Simply Vera by Vera Wang @ Kohl's), gold wing necklace (Claire's, $6), ring (MNG by Mango @ JCP, $15), lip color (L'Oreal Infallible in Bold Bordeaux)

Last night, as I was waiting at a bar in the burbs for my train, the man sitting next to me struck up a conversation (groan, it was more like forced me into a conversation because I didn't want to be rude).  He was an older man and was talking about how he wanted to sing Eleanor Rigby by The Beatles at karaoke.  I said "go for it!", "why not?".  He said he wasn't sure.  What if it's not good?  I said, "who cares!" "It's karaoke, don't take it too seriously.".

Here's my philosophy (not just about karaoke):  Don't waste your life wishing you could do the things you want to do, but holding yourself back because you didn't want to experience a little discomfort.  If you want to go back to school (or go to school), do it.  If you want to sing a song at karaoke, do it.  If you want to make new friends, put yourself out there.  If you want to start a blog, do it!  What's the worst that can happen?  I know the saying is cliché, but it works.  Think about the worst outcome and the best, and compare the two.  Picture a cheesy sitcom wherein the characters use pebbles on a scale to weigh pros and cons.  (You know you've seen that before.)  Now, do that in your mind.

Here's another thought: Anything worth doing isn't easy.  (Or something to that effect.)

Click here for a list of participants in the Neutrals Week challenge from Megan Mae Daily & Casual Chic Kiki.  

I'm pretty sure this is all the brown I own - in 1 outfit. I don't think I'll be participating in tomorrow's challenge: cognac, as Megan now owns the only piece of clothing I ever owned that was cognac (she got it at the clothing swap!).  ← shameless endorsement for clothing swaps

Daily Style: Tuesday, 12/6

grey pants (H&M, $15)

grey wrap sweater (Daisy Fuentes via Clothes Mentor)

white tee ($free via clothing swap)

sparkle loafers (DV by Dolce Vita via Endless.com, $52)

silver spoon ring (flea market find), multi-chain necklace (Eda & Betty Heirloom Couture, $100)

Today I'm participating in another Fashion Challenge brought to you by Megan Mae Daily & Casual Chic Kiki.  Click here for a list of more participants.  Feel free to jump in at any time this week.  There's still Wednesday through Saturday for you to join in on the fun!

There's still time to enter my giveaway!  Entries will be accepted through this Sunday, 12/11.

Daily Style: Wednesday, 10/26

 

black maxi (storage space find, $free)
cream dolman sleeved top (MNG by Mango @ JCP)
black boots (a.n.a. @ JCP)
brown belt (Levi's via Plato's Closet, $12)
silver spoon ring (flea market find), "Gatsby" bracelet (JewelMint, $12), locket (Mom's), vintage rhinestone bracelet (G'Ma's)

Today's look draws inspiration from Megan of Buffalo Hearts and probably a little Stevie Nicks.  The BF asked if I was going to the Renaissance Faire today.  I think his connection is the long skirt.  Men, they're such simple creatures, aren't they?

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Daily Style: Tuesday, 10/25

gold pants (H&M, $15)
sleeveless button-down (H&M, $18)
black vest (PayHalf)
purple velvet blazer (Calvin Klein Jeans via Clothes Mentor, $20)
black pumps  (Simply Vera by Vera Wang @ Kohl's, $49)

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Daily Style: Wednesday, 7/13

 

black cropped pants (Gap Outlet, $30) similar

black butterfly-sleeved shirt (brand unknown, $free (clothing swap))

floral infinity scarf (Torrid, $12) similar

black belt (H&M, $20)

black SPARKLE flats (Skechers Bobs via DSW, $40)

***SPARKLE!***

It's a lame attempt at sparkle, but it's all I got.

Check out more sparkle here or here.

Daily Style: Tuesday, 7/12

 

YELLOW pencil skirt (Worthington, JCP, $30)
MILITARY-inspired jacket, turned vest (Express, $free (clothing swap))
white tank (Worthington, JCP, $7 after coupon)
MILITARY-inspired ankle boots (MIA, DSW, $60) similar, in black

Whew, participating in 2 fashion challenges at the same time was a pretty difficult task.  Especially when yellow was involved.  I think I own 2 yellow items.  Well, 4, if you count mustard and chartreuse as yellow.

Check out more yellow bloggers here and more military/feminine here or here.

 

One of my favorite songs and videos, enjoy -

Daily Style: Monday, 7/11

black/white STRIPE skirt (east5th, JCP, $20)
pink/black/white FLORAL top (Anne Taylor, Clothes Mentor, $12)
black sandals (Bandolino, TJ Maxx, $35)
white dove necklace (Torrid, $12) similar, but better

Today I'm participating in Megan Mea and Kiki's Fashion Challenge: Summer Trends - Stripe and Floral Mix.  Check it out here and here.