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“Committed” has more than one meaning.

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• Red dress (last seen here), from Ann Taylor Loft– $20 on sale with coupon
• Jacket from Les Copains via Filene’s Basement, circa 2004
• Goldtone bracelets from Mumbai (Bombay) via my Uncle John
• Gold platform peep-toes (last seen here) from Steve Madden via Filene’s Basement– $12

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Hot shoes liven up any party!  Right?

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• Black babydoll dress (last seen here), Aqua via Ross– $9.95 on clearance
• Black cami (last seen here) from H&M, circa 2002
• Ring belt (worn as necklace), last seen here, from an Amsterdam market, circa 2001
• Steve Madden “Braad” shoes (last seen here) via DSW– $79

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Blahbbity Bloo.

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• Navy T-Shirt dress (last seen here) from Gap– $13.79 on clearance
• Reversible belt from Steven by Steve Madden via Filene’s Basement– $10.39 with coupon
• Pewter frog pendant on black silk cord (last seen here), a gift from my mother via Danforth Pewter, circa 1995
• Aerosoles red “Horoscope” wedges (last seen here)– $19.99 on clearance

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And now for a brief interlude…

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• Black shirt dress (last seen here) from Ann Taylor Loft– $19.88 on clearance
• Reversible belt from Steven by Steve Madden via Filene’s Basement– $10.39 with coupon
• Purple pendant from New York & Co.– $5 on clearance
• Purple peep toe pumps (last seen here) from Next via Filene’s Basement– $15

This is my real life.  Walgreens bag and all.

No, I didn’t take accessory pictures, A) because you’ve seen them all before and B) because I need to take a moment here to complain about the aforementioned “life” thing.

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It’s my way or the highway.

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• Black long-sleeved dress (mended here) by Donna Ricco via Loehmann’s— $12.49 on sale
• Satin belt/skinny scarf (last seen here) from ATL– $1.47 on sale with coupon
• Steve Madden “Braad” shoes (last seen here) via DSW– $79

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Back in the saddle and just past that halfway mark. Woo hoo!

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• Sweater top (last seen here) from ATL– $12 on sale, with coupon
• Black A-line skirt (last seen here) from H&M– $14.90
• Red bangle from Annie Creamcheese
• Reversible belt from Steven by Steve Madden via Filene’s Basement– $10.39 with coupon
• Black rubber-bottomed Ruf N Tough heels from Aerosoles via 6pm.com– $40.25

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It’s time to laugh again!

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• Cream silk top by Equipment, purchased (I think) at Daffy’s, circa 2001
• Recently re-fitted red skirt from Ann Taylor Loft– $15 on sale
• Gold earrings…  A gift, I think?
• Gold platform peep-toes (last seen here) from Steve Madden via Filene’s Basement– $12

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A little experiment…

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• Linen tunic from Gap, circa 2005, courtesy of my recent wash-fest
• Navy and white jersey miniskirt (last seen here) from ATL– $10 on sale
• Gold, green and brown seed bead necklace (last seen here) from Guess?, circa 2004
• Gold platform peep-toes (last seen here) from Steve Madden via Filene’s Basement– $12

Just Got Paid: 15 Leopard Print Pieces for Less than $40

Ever since Caitlin complimented my use of animal print here, I have been inspired to share the wealth. Personally, I only have a couple of traditional leopard-print pieces, but I am a big fan of their strategic placement. Add a little feline flair– or at least some alliterative accessories– to your own wardrobe with one of these hot little numbers.

For Ears

Betsey Johnson is pretty much a no-brainer when it comes to leopard print, and I kind of love these pink leopard earrings for many reasons, but mainly the “only costs $25” one.

These cute little leopard hoops are hardly high-test, but for $4? I think we can let it slide.

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Mending pays off, too!

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• White button-down shirt from Benetton— $22 on sale
• Camisole from Body by Nancy Ganz via FB
• Red skirt, mended here, by Teri Jon via Loehmann’s— $9.97
• Purple pendant from New York & Co.– $5 on clearance
• Black and white platform peeptoe slingback (last seen here) from Steve Madden Girl via FB– $7.99