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

Playing with Patterns

I got this patterned dress and the sweater for $10 each at a recent "Shop the Closet" event I hosted.  I invited all my girlfriends to bring their unwanted, good clothes to sell among friends.  A lot of people weren't able to make the event, so I was very nervous at first, but it actually turned out to be the perfect sized party for the first event.  And most importantly, we all had tons of fun!  I was actually getting a high from trying on clothes, helping girls pick out clothes, and getting a bargain!  It was truly something I love doing, and it was especially amazing to share it with close friends.

After the event, I immediately played with all my purchases, which were old to my friends, but new to me!  I really liked this combo, which plays with pattern and mixes turquoise with brown.

Dress:: Charlie Jade ($10 from friend)

Sweater/Cardi:: Moth ($10 from friend)

Vest:: Zara: here

Boots:: Vero Cuoio

Belt:: Urban Outfitters

Necklace::  vintage