August 28, 2013 day 3 of year 19

Today's outfit is a nod to my love of all things nautical!  White pants in any style are always a classy look.  I decided to be brave and mix patterns with my shirt and jacket.  The pants are from Vineyard Vines.  I found them at Filene's Basement several years ago and care for them as if they are my third child because they fit me perfectly.  The shirt is J. Crew Outlet.  I love it because it can go dressy or casual and it's covered in anchors!  Even the buttons on the top have anchors!  It's the small details that make me happy.

I found this jacket at a consignment shop here in Baltimore called "Vogue Revisited".  Each visit takes me about 2 hours and that doesn't include time for trying on outfits.  I may have paid $15 for it and of course, it goes with multiple outfits.

The shoes are Kenneth Cole.  I distinctly remember paying full price for them, which doesn't happen often, but I knew they would match almost everything in my summer closet and they have a nautical theme.  They also have a wedge made of cork which makes them super comfy.  I've had them for at least 5 years so I know I've gotten my money's worth.  I love a deal but I hate cheap shoes.  Being on my feet all day, cheap shoes are never worth it.  I learned early in my career that I might as well throw money out of my car window as buy cheap shoes.  These are starting to show their years but I'll hold on to them as long as I can because I know it'll be hell to find a pair to replace them.