because you can't go wrong with a maxi skirt and a kickass hat

As you know, I love love love long dresses. Well, I realized I love love love long skirts just as much, but don't have nearly as many in my closet as I should. So when I came across this little cutie on the clearance rack at Marshalls I had to snatch it up!

I spent yesterday morning and early afternoon running errands all over town and then headed into the store to work the rest of the day, so I needed an outfit that would be comfortable but still fashionable. Decided this was the perfect opportunity to break out my new skirt, because you can't go wrong with a maxi skirt and a kickass hat. And can we talk about this hat for a sec...I know I've featured it here before, but I just have to mention how awesome it is again. I scored it at Goodwill for 3 bucks and it is already proven itself to be my go-to hat for the season.

Wearing skirt from Marshalls, Target tee and sandals, thrifted vintage hat and bracelets, and favorite Aldo purse (I'm going to have to retire it for the season here pretty soon and will need a new awesome bag for fall and winter....perhaps I should go check out Aldo again!)

Total cost of outfit: about $75

Today is my last day working the store for the week, as my man and I are heading to Kansas City tomorrow for his brother's wedding!! I am so excited and beyond thrilled for the bride and groom! We couldn't ask for a better woman to marry his little brother! Congratulations Justin and Ashley!!!

Let the festivities begin....

xoxo - Laney Mae

thrifted vintage

Just a quick post from one day last week...

Wearing thrifted vintage skirt, jacket, belt and hat, Forever 21 tank and purse, Walmart hoops, random bracelet and ring, and favorite gold watch.

Total cost of outfit: about $50

Happy Monday!

Wishing everyone a beautiful week!

xoxo - Laney Mae

mix and match

Some days I just want to mix and match - today I grabbed a few pieces I love and just threw them together. Two different animal prints, red floral and turquoise woven belt. Lots of different prints, colors and textures - its just fun!

Wearing thrifted blouse and belt, vintage skirt and rings from tag*, and F21 animal print strappy sandals.

Total cost of outfit: about $40

*tag - timeless authentic garments - my vintage shop in The Loop, University City, Missouri

Ah Monday - and another week is upon us!

Here we go...

xoxo - Laney Mae

transitioning into fall

Both the weather and my wardrobe are transitioning into fall...and I'm loving it! While I love summer - my favorite time of year is September through January and that time is upon us once again :)

The best way to transition into fall - trade sandals for boots and straw fedoras for pageboy caps.

Done.

Wearing vintage dress and bracelet from tag*, Nine West boots, thrifted vintage hat, favorite gold watch and Walmart hoops.

Total cost of outfit: about $55

Almost Friday....

xoxo - Laney Mae

amazing shawl

I found this amazing shawl at Night and Day Vintage, a wonderful vintage shop stocked full of so many great pieces and owned by the loveliest woman. I had so much fun shopping her store and talking with her about our love of vintage :) This shawl is one of 4 amazing purchases, can't wait to show off the rest! I almost didn't get it because I wasn't sure I would use it, but it has already proven to be a new favorite piece. Love it!

I think I also need to take a moment to talk about my $3 Goodwill hat find! It is definitely my new favorite hat for fall - and has reminded me of my love of hats.

Wearing Seven For All Mankind bells, random tank, vintage sweater and ring from tag*, thrifted hat, vintage shawl from Night and Day Vintage, vintage earrings from Andrea's Boutique, street fair purse, and Target wedges.

Total cost of outfit: about $215
*tag - Timeless Authentic Garments - My vintage shop in The Loop, University City, Missouri
Happy Saturday!
xoxo - Laney Mae

Little Gem

A closer look...

I scored this little gem on a trip to the Goodwill Outlet here in downtown STL. A trip there requires time, patience, digging, and hand sanitizer - but when you find beauties like this, its totally worth it! Especially when it cost under $1. Just needed an overnight soak in oxyclean and it was ready to be on display!

Wearing thrifted vintage poncho, H&M skinny jeans, my "ski boots" wedges and random tank and earrings.

Total cost of outfit: about $130

xoxo - Laney Mae

so in love with my vintage peacock belt

Another doorway picture...

Wearing vintage maxi dress and ring from tag*, vintage earrings and peacock belt from Andrea's Boutique

Total cost of outfit: about $35

*tag - Timeless Authentic Garments - my vintage shop in The Loop, University City, Missouri

Hope everyone had a safe and wonderful holiday weekend!

I know I did...in fact, still recovering a bit ;)

Happy Tuesday!

xoxo - Laney Mae

tuesday's outfit

Tuesday's outfit.

Wearing thrifted dress, skirt and belt, vintage bangle, Target earrings and Aldo wedges.

Total cost of outfit: about $50

Busy, busy at the store - lots of new merchandise to get out on the floor! Fun fun :)

Happy Wednesday!

xoxo - Laney Mae

one skirt, two ways...

I have this habit of wearing skirts as dresses so I decided to do a quick post showing how I rocked one skirt as a skirt, and then the next day as a dress.

Above I'm wearing a thrifted vintage skirt, Kohls tank, old random studded belt, random bracelets, vintage ring and Target wedges.

Total cost of outfit: about $35

And for a totally different look with the same skirt...

And again, wearing thrifted vintage skirt (as a dress), vintage necklaces from tag*, F21 bag, and my awesome new shoe/boot/wedge hybrids. (My man makes fun of them and calls them my "ski boots" - but what does he know?! I heart them so much!)

Total cost of outfit: about $125

*tag - Timeless Authentic Garments - my vintage shop in The Loop, University City, Missouri

So,now I challenge you to wear a skirt as a dress, or to shop your closet and find different ways to wear pieces you love. Its budget-friendly and forces you to be a little creative. As far as I'm concerned, there are no rules when it comes to fashion and your personal style, so have some fun with it!

Happy Wednesday!

xoxo - Laney Mae

go figure

Sorry for my lack of posts yet again! I promise it won't continue this way forever, life this summer just happens to be insanely busy! Not that I'm complaining, because its been a seriously awesome past few months. A few of the things that have kept me busy....

-A trip to Chicago with my mom and Grandma in June to attend a wedding shower thrown for my brother's (then) fiance, Megan

-A few Cardinals games with my man (A St. Louis must for every summer!)

-Hosted a St. Louis shower at our house for Megan

-The U2 concert at Busch Stadium with my man (freakin' awesome!!)

-Another trip to Chicago at the beginning of August to see Paul McCartney at Wrigley Field with my brother (also freakin' awesome!) - plus I managed to see one of my very best friends, Mary, and squeeze in a little vintage shopping :)

-And one more trip to Chicago this past weekend for my brother's wedding! Ryan and I also went up a day early to see some of our favorite people, Lisa and Chris!

Needless to say, its been a bit hectic and I have sucked at taking outfit pictures as often as I should have. But I do have a few saved up on my camera, and am getting back into the swing of things so hopefully my posts won't be so few and far between.

Anyway...

Here I am wearing one of my favorite dresses. Go figure, right? Bright, bold, colorful, and crazy print...duh! Oh, and I forgot to take a picture of the back, but its a seriously cool razor-back. Like, I said, one of my favorites!

Wearing vintage dress and ring from tag*, old Marshalls wedges and Walmart hoop earrings

Total cost of outfit: about $25

*tag - Timeless Authentic Garments - my vintage shop in The Loop, University City, Missouri

Hope everyone is having a wonderful summer!!

xoxo - Laney Mae