{Almost daily outfit of the day} Touch of spring 3.16.12

Thrifted Black House White Market dress; thrifted vintage clutch; Bandolino pumps; thrifted Michael Kors rose gold watch; Forever 21 bracelets; flea market turquoise ring

I know what you're thinking. You're thinking, "Why Elissa, your legs are not nearly as pasty as they usually are! Have you been spending your free time vacationing on a beach in French Polynesia? Then you shake your head in bewilderment, because as far as you know there just isn't decent thrifting in French Polynesia. For me, March is not only about alternating days of too-cold/just-right temps and flowers blooming and green beer because it's St. Patrick's Day. No, March is also about going bare-legged for the first time since the fall and conducting an embarrassing amount of experimental applications with self-tanner due to the need to go bare-legged. My terror of blinding you with glaring white legs and desire to avoid being mistaken for an Orange County housewife led me towards Nivea Touch Of Sun. I'd say it's a success.

{Almost daily outfit of the day} Touch of spring 3.16.12

Thrifted Black House White Market dress; thrifted vintage clutch; Bandolino pumps; thrifted Michael Kors rose gold watch; Forever 21 bracelets; flea market turquoise ring

I know what you're thinking. You're thinking, "Why Elissa, your legs are not nearly as pasty as they usually are! Have you been spending your free time vacationing on a beach in French Polynesia? Then you shake your head in bewilderment, because as far as you know there just isn't decent thrifting in French Polynesia. For me, March is not only about alternating days of too-cold/just-right temps and flowers blooming and green beer because it's St. Patrick's Day. No, March is also about going bare-legged for the first time since the fall and conducting an embarrassing amount of experimental applications with self-tanner due to the need to go bare-legged. My terror of blinding you with glaring white legs and desire to avoid being mistaken for an Orange County housewife led me towards Nivea Touch Of Sun. I'd say it's a success.

{Almost daily outfit of the day} Simply pink 3.7.12

Thrifted vintage silk blouse; Old Navy jeans; Jessica Simpson pumps; Gap belt; Frye clutch; vintage rhinestone necklaces; Forever 21 bracelet

At this time tomorrow, I'll be hurling down the freeway headed to Austin for the Texas Style Council Conference. It's hard to believe that a year ago I was preparing for the same event as an attendee (and nervous newbie blogger) while this year I'm one of the co-chairs! I'm so excited to speak on the panels, mingle with designers and brand managers, and meet bloggers I've only interacted with on Twitter or through blog comments. If you'll be at the conference, please come by and say hi. I'd love to meet you!

{Almost daily outfit of the day} Simply pink 3.7.12

Thrifted vintage silk blouse; Old Navy jeans; Jessica Simpson pumps; Gap belt; Frye clutch; vintage rhinestone necklaces; Forever 21 bracelet

At this time tomorrow, I'll be hurling down the freeway headed to Austin for the Texas Style Council Conference. It's hard to believe that a year ago I was preparing for the same event as an attendee (and nervous newbie blogger) while this year I'm one of the co-chairs! I'm so excited to speak on the panels, mingle with designers and brand managers, and meet bloggers I've only interacted with on Twitter or through blog comments. If you'll be at the conference, please come by and say hi. I'd love to meet you!

{Almost daily outfit of the day} Animal magnetism 3.5.12

Vintage thrifted silk blouse; Gap Outlet cargos; Old Navy belt; thrifted Ferragamo pumps; vintage thrifted python clutch; Forever 21 bracelets

I'm not going to lie: This outfit was built around my shoes. I thrifted these Ferragamos for less than $10 at the Salvation Army, and now I'm searching for any excuse to wear them. Great as these shoes are, though, my current thrift passion is silk blouses. Silk feels so luxurious to wear, and you can scoop up a silk blouse for around $5 (as opposed to J Crew's versions for $98.)  I generally ignore sizes when considering silk blouses. The more oversized they are, the better they look.

{Almost daily outfit of the day} Animal magnetism 3.5.12

Vintage thrifted silk blouse; Gap Outlet cargos; Old Navy belt; thrifted Ferragamo pumps; vintage thrifted python clutch; Forever 21 bracelets

I'm not going to lie: This outfit was built around my shoes. I thrifted these Ferragamos for less than $10 at the Salvation Army, and now I'm searching for any excuse to wear them. Great as these shoes are, though, my current thrift passion is silk blouses. Silk feels so luxurious to wear, and you can scoop up a silk blouse for around $5 (as opposed to J Crew's versions for $98.)  I generally ignore sizes when considering silk blouses. The more oversized they are, the better they look.