Chunky with mini {skirt}

I just talked about my passion for purple in this very recent post, and I guess my mind just wants me to put on purple again.  I paired this super chunky sweater with pink and purple dots with this mini skirt I wore oh so often this past spring and summer, which I am sure I wil continue to do so in 2012!

Now that I am looking at the pictures, I actually don't like the boots I put on for this outfit, oh well. 

Sweater::  Urban Outfitters

Skirt::  Topshop

Bag::  Union Square Holiday Market - handmade in Brooklyn

Necklaces::  vintage

Bracelets::  vintage & Loehmann's

Boots::  ModCoth here

{ Eggplant & Red }

Purple is my favorite color:  It has been my obsession since Jr High School.  I once read a book by popular Taiwanese writer Qing Yao, and the way she described purple on the main character and what it meant in life, mood and personalty just touched my heart.  I have been obsessed with the color ever since.  Qing Yao must have written over 100 romance books, and I think I read all of them--another obsession from Jr High School days. 

Just giving you an idea of my obsession with purple back in my college days, almost all of my room decor was purple, my pens were purple, and 50% of my closet was purple.  I dreamt of a purple room whenever I owned a home.  I do own a home now, but there is no purple room, as I no longer obsess over it, but it is still one of my favorite colors.

Today, I combined my 2 favorite winter colors, eggplant and red, into this outfit.  I really felt good wearing it, even though I didn't get great review from friends.  Still, I love the combo!

Tanktop::  Gap

Cardigan::  Anthropologie

Jeans::  Black Orchid at Loehmann's here (discount codes are always available for Loehmann's online)

Pumps::  Nine West - old

Necklace::  Ann Taylor

Bracelets::  Banana Republic, vintage, Loehmann's

Watch:: Michelle Watch - not shown

In with Bright Pants

First, I want to apologize for being MIA lately, and much thanks to Jules for posting always amazing and interesting outfits!! 

Today, I am in the mood for these bright color pants I scored from H&M back in December.  It's a brave day for me, as I love these pants, but was afraid it's a little too bright.  I had to get these pants, because they were last pair in store, and it was my size, they were originally $70, and was on clearance for $20, and I used the $5 store credits on top.  I was so excited for the deal, but more so because the quality of these pants were amazing, feels soft and high end.

Pants::  H&M

Blouse::  Joie at TJ Maxx

Blazer::  Anthropoloie

Necklace::  Anthropologie similar here

Shoes::  Streets of Shibuya Tokyo

Bracelets::  Banana Republic, Vintage, Loehmann's

Watch::  Fruitz by Philip Stein