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tallgirltales:

A long/lightweight cardigan is the perfect layering piece as we transition from spring to summer. This Gap cardigan comes in so many colors that I may have to pick up more than one!

Perfect office sweater. Once these go on sale, I’m buying one! :)

I finally busted out my spring/summer clothing this past weekend! I’ve missed the bright colors and fun patterns :)

tallgirltales:

The Limited has a helpful section on their site showing styling ideas/tips in the color trends of the season: Tonal, Pop, Bold & Stripes. See more here.

Another reason The Limited is one of my favorite stores.

I can’t believe I’ve never heard of Forever 21’s Love21 Collection. It debuted in 2009 and caters more toward the professional woman in her 20s and 30s. During my lunch break today, I browsed through some of the clothing available, and much of it was a step up from F21’s usual youthful style.

These two dresses and blazers are my favorite — I love the colors!!!

Today’s temps have reached the mid-60s here in KC! It’s amazing, considering it’s only January. So, to celebrate the good weather, I winterized a summery dress from my closet, by simply adding black tights, a black blazer and black booties to it (and no coat!!).

The photo on the left was taken last August and shows its “summery” style (and Nancy Drew).

The photo on the right was taken this morning as I was rushing out the door (parden my unkempt room!).

I like this dress works well in both winter and summer. It’s made with a festive, sateen material that reminds me of winter holidays. However, its bright turquoise and white color remind me of spring/summer.

I scored these scarves for next to nothing at the Hillcrest Thrift Shop! The Oscar de la Renta scarf cost only $1. (Seriously!) and the Vera Neumann scarf ran only $2. Clearly, whoever prices items didn’t know designer labels!! 

(By the way, Vera Neumann is a pretty unique designer…. check out her story here).

Lastly, I found a pretty maroon and coral scarf for $2 … the tag had been cut off, but it’s still lovely nonetheless. 

About Hillcrest Thrift and Thrifting in Kansas City.

Kansas City is known for its plethora of thrift shops. I’ve been to a few, and most have been mediocre at best. However, the Hillcrest Thrift Shop (at North 64th Street and I-29) has certainly stood out among the rest.

The shop is staffed by volunteers, and proceeds benefit transitional housing. The shop is maintained very well — everything is clean and organized. I find the main thing that deters me from many thrift shops is the disorder and musty smell many have. Not this one!

There are two floors to Hillcrest — the main floor consists of clothing, housewares, artwork, jewelry, etc. Pretty much anything you can think of. The basement includes furniture (some really neat stuff), along with miscellaneous goods — Christmas decorations, college sportswear (no Illini last I checked boo), old paperbacks, etc. 

If you’re in KC, check it out when you can! (Bonus: It’s right by Hen House, Hy-Vee, two Caribou Coffees and one Starbucks).