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Outfit // Paisley ‘n Dots

12/31/2013

Jessica Outfit 1
A Happy (almost) New Year to all our dear readers!

It is so fantastic to me that a year such as the one we just danced through could have flown by in such a rush with hardly a, “how do you do?”; “Please and thank you”; or “Auf wiedersehen, darling!” to show for it! And yet I can see why it would hurry on. We have been loaded with MANY good things both small and great, that have tugged our attention and time away from normal family life. Yes, I seem to recall a time when we had “normal-ness” for breakfast lunch and dinner every day! Where has it gone, this normal-ness that we are so accustomed to? I think because of its absence we easily loose track of the days, weeks, months, and now the year. Thus we welcome into our household with open arms, this glorious brand new year of 2014, and hope (not really. Please no.) that we can have this craziness all over again! Hem… Oh, I mean, Huzzah!

Jessica Outfit 2
The day after our splendid Winter ball made it’s long awaited debut, we as a family went on the annual After Christmas Shopping Spree. (Its so funny! Now that we have shopped at our local GoodWill for practically all of our attire needs, we have been brainwashed into the “everything is affordable now” mindset. So when we waltzed into the extraordinary Sax Fifth Avenue/Off Fifth; through the preppy isles of Banana Republic, or any of the other well known brand-name stores, we realized the significance in the differences of buying used, as to buying retail. Its incredible!!! In the entirety of spending less on your clothes, its absolutely worth it! I would not go back to any other retail store to buy my clothes, that is, unless I was treated. 😉

Anyhow, as I was getting ready, I decided to do something a little different than what I’m used to. First, I knew I wanted to wear this lovely white and salmon paisley cardigan, but as my eyes drifted over my pairing options, I spied my vintage hat. “Oo! I have to wear this!”, I said to myself. “But now what skirt?
Jessica Outfit 3
Oh yes, of course, my old favorite polkadot swing skirt!” And yes my friends, that did the trick, as you can see. After adding a few faux leather accessories, the belt, shoes, and purse, my outfit was complete.
Jessica Outfit 4
Jessica Outfit 5
One thing I should say about these boots that a few of you might find humorous, and say, “Oh I’ve done that too!” is the fact that I could not find them in the right size (they are from Old Navy) and so I got them in a size a wee bit too tight. Hey. I was not going to be seen clomping around in boots too big! Its enough to have my feet battered around in my muck boots; but for fashion? No thanks! However after wearing them in a bit, they feel much better, so they weren’t as much of a mistake as I thought they would be. Just find the right size, is the only wisdom coming from this story ladies. 😉
Jessica Oufit 6
This would be my, Oo la la! We are going to do some “real” shopping today, pose.
Jessica Outfit 7
One last important detail I almost forgot: I am wearing this cardi backwards! It is a great way to get around the buttons, and especially the long neckline, although this one doesn’t have that problem. If you ladies want to make a subtle fashion statement for modesty’s sake, don’t be afraid, wear your low necked tops backwards!
Jessica Outfit 8

Paisley sweater // GoodWill
Polkadot Rust Skirt // Forever21
Purse // Garage Sale
Faux Leather Belt // Forever21
Tan Socks // Target
Faux Leather Boots // Old Navy
Hat // Vintage Find
Are you all excited to see what the Lord brings you in the New Year?
Would you wear your low necked tops backwards?
Have you ever had to buy the wrong sized shoe before?
What are your thoughts on thrift shopping vs. retail?
See you all in the New Year! 
Love,
Jessica
The eldest sister & singer 

Fashion 7 Comments Tagged With: Modern Style, Vintage

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Jessica + Charlotte Boyer make up the Boyer Sisters. They are total opposites with two things in common: a love of Christ, and infusing every sphere of life with beauty + creativity.

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  1. Kryn says

    12/31/2013 at 9:17 PM

    These photos are SO beautiful!

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  2. Helen says

    12/31/2013 at 9:23 PM

    Cute outfit! Please can we see the back too?!

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  3. Kellie says

    12/31/2013 at 10:51 PM

    This outfit is astonishingly perfect! Your print mixing works so, so well. Happy New Year to you!

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  4. ChatterBlossom says

    12/31/2013 at 11:30 PM

    What a surprising and darling combo! Well done you!
    -Jamie
    ChatterBlossom

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  5. Anonymous says

    01/01/2014 at 8:34 PM

    Sweet! I like your outfit!

    Megan

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  6. Vicki says

    01/01/2014 at 10:13 PM

    Such a cute outfit! I love the pairing of the different patterns!

    ~Vicki
    decked out in ruffles

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  7. Anonymous says

    01/02/2014 at 5:22 PM

    I am very excited for this new year. The Lord has already been blessing it for me. 🙂

    I would definitely wear a low necked top backwards. 😀 I don’t think I ever have, though, because I have a modesty shell which is wonderful for low tops and cool enough to wear in the summer as well!

    Ooohh. I hate it when you get a shoe that too tight!

    I think thrift shopping is wonderful. I always find something I like at a thrift store and the clothes there are unique (though I once found an exact duplicate of a pink skirt I had!). And it’s so much cheaper than retail stores. 🙂

    God bless,
    Heidi

    Reply

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