Thank goodness the weather is finally starting to warm up, but it doesn’t feel like we’re 100% there yet! These pictures were taken a couple of weeks ago when it was still cool enough to require a winter coat and even now I’m not sure that I can put away my winter coat for good.
I love this polka dot skirt that I picked up on sale from Forever 21 a few months ago. It reminds me of the skirt in the outfit on the left from this post, a look I still want to try to recreate. The sweater I’m wearing used to be really slouchy and just a bit oversized, which I loved, but sadly I washed it and put it in the dryer and it shrunk a lot. Oh well, I’ll just have to figure out new ways to wear it!
Did you guys have a good weekend? Mine was pretty great- on Saturday I went to brunch at Le Paris Bistrot with a group of friends and afterwards we headed to the Met to check out the new Impressionism, Fashion and Modernity exhibit. The exhibit was great- the Impressionist era is one of my favorite periods of art and it was so interesting to see the fashions of that same time period juxtaposed with the paintings. I don’t make it uptown to the Met nearly often enough, but every time I do I remember how much I enjoy going to the museum.
Outfit Details: Coat- H&M (old) // Sweater and Skirt- Forever 21 // Tights- American Eagle // Purse- Ruche //Necklace- Gift // Boots- TJ Maxx via Lydia // Lips- NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Dragon Girl (all photos above taken by Alex– thanks lady!)
![BOOKS I WANT TO READ BEFORE THE END OF THE YEAR
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There's a couple weeks left in 2022 and here's a few books that are on the top of my TBR this month (thank you @seekingdystopia for tagging me and thank you to the publishers tagged below for the free copies)! Check out the books on my list below:
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KISS HER ONCE FOR ME (via @atriabooks): This one I've actually finished already (✔️ for me!). I was in the mood for a holiday romance and this book was first up on my list.
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FIVE SURVIVE (via @getunderlined): I also finished this a couple days ago and this book kept me on my toes. So nice to read a thriller that was actually thrilling!
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PEOPLE PERSON: I freaking loved QUEENIE, so I was very excited when I heard that Candice Carty-Williams was coming out with a new book. And I love the UK edition of this book, which I picked up when I was in Australia a few months ago.
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AGE OF VICE (via @riverheadbooks, out 1/3): I was lucky enough to attend an event for this book a couple months ago and I finally started reading it this week. I'm not very far in, but I'm already intrigued by the story.
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Have you read any of these? What books are you trying to read before the end of the year?
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oh no – your poor sweater!! At least you can still fit into it, right?
So glad things are starting to warm, but there is definitely still a chill in the air to deal with.
Yes, I can still fit into it but the fit is definitely off now!
I seriously cant wait for the warm weather to be here to stay! And I totally refuse to wear my winter coat anymore!
Loving the cute look – its perfect for transitional periods. :)
Thank you! :) I’m refusing to wear my winter coat too- I’ll just add more layers if I need to!
Cute!! I love that skirt! I just bought one that’s similar to that except the polka dots are smaller. I just love polka dots period. I’ll send warm weather wishes your way – we’re already up into the 90s over here!
Thank you Rachel! I’m the same- I love polka dots period. Please do send us some warm weather- we need it badly! :)
Love that polks dot skirt! Gosh I hate it when clothes shrink in the wash – it’s so annoying! Sounds like a lovely weekend. The Impressionists are my favourite as well :)
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Thank you Corinne! Yeah, I was pretty annoyed about my sweater too, but it was totally my fault- I forgot to take it out before I put the clothes in the dryer!
It sounds like you had such a great weekend. That polka dot skirt is so pretty. You look lovely Nnenna.
Tracy @ Sunny
Days and Starry Nights
You’re so sweet- thank you Tracy :)