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The Cosmopolitan Clevelander
christinaphillis.blogspot.com
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Inspiration from fashion, photography, art, culture
#99534 in All , #9036 in General Fashion

Cheap and Easy Patriotic Work Look

Old Navy top / thrifted Evan Piccone blazer / Loft skirt purchased with Legacy Village gift card / thrifted Jones New York shoes / J.Crew necklace / Ray Ban wayfarers / JCPenny purse I wish I could s...

17 h ago

Moms Vintage Dress

Moms vintage dress / Banana Republic blazer via Avalon /  Jones New York Sandals via Avalon / Riley of Chicago necklace (gift) / Ray Ban Wayfarers (Purchased with Amazon gift card) So I wear thi...

5 days ago

Color Block a Work Outfit

Target cardigan / Old Navy blouse / J.Crew necklace via eBay / the Limited pants / Jones New York shoes via AvalonThese dress pants came along with one of my first suit purchases for work. I have had...

23 may 12

Laundry Sachets

It was a combination of feeling crafty and the need to personalize a bridal shower gift that lead me to this Lavender Sachet How To Project. Also, it was the motivation I needed to start using my sew...

22 may 12

A Different Way to Wear Your Work Blazer

H&M jacket and top / Forever 21 skirt / Riley necklace / Charleston market earrings / Jones New York sandals (Avalon) Currently watching American Idol and writing this post. I have to admit ...

17 may 12

White Pants and a Bright Top

Paris Blue via TJ Maxx pants / Jones New York sandals (Avalon) / Gap sweater / J.Crew necklace / Old Navy blouse / Michael Kors watch (gift) / Ray Ban wayfarers (purchased with Amazon gift card Ok so...

16 may 12

Stripes, blazer and a silk scarf

Scarf from Spain (gift from friend) / Old Navy top / The Limited pants / Jones New York Sandals / Banana Republic jacket / Ray Ban wayfarers (purchased with Amazon gift card) / Michael Kors watch It ...

15 may 12

Ruffle Collar and Floral Pencil Skirt

J.Crew blouse via Avalon / J.Crew Factory skirt / J.Crew necklace / Nordstrom BP cardigan /thrifted Ann Taylor shoes / Michael Kors watch (gift)This is one of my favorite outfits for spring. The flor...

13 may 12

Thrift List

I try to keep a mental list of specific things to look for when I walk into any thrift or consignment shop. These places are, as you know, disorganized and chaotic. Its overwhelming. So having someth...

11 may 12

Fuchsia Suede Shoes

Gap flats / NY&Co blouse / Lands End Canvas skirt / Silver Mine jewelry (gift) / drug store headband / Ray Ban wayfarers / Francescas rose quartz necklace A pair of colored pointed-toe flats were...

10 may 12 1 person likes this

Hot Days and Nights

 Old Navy tank top / J.Crew necklace via eBay / American Eagle skirt / Libby Edelman via T.J. Maxx sandalsThe boy had a lacrosse tournament in Hudson, OH, so I had the chance to wander around th...

09 may 12

Need for Color

Forever 21 top / Loft skirt / Jones New York sandals / Riley necklace / Ray Ban wayfarers  Maybe its the amazing 80 degree temps that we have had here in Appalachia or possibly Cinco de Mayo, bu...

08 may 12

J.Crew, I Love You

J.Crew necklace and pencil skirt / Willie Smith via T.J. Max blouse / Jones New York sandals / Ray Ban wayfarers My addiction to J.Crew is satisfied by two sources: consignment shops and eBay. Sarah ...

07 may 12

Derby Days

Anyone else as obsessed as I am with the Kentucky Derby? I love it all. Everything from the classic dresses and over-the-top show of hats to the mint-flavored libations and the excitement of placing ...

04 may 12

Summer Shopping: White Pants

Thrifted Evan Piccone blazer / Target shirt / vintage scarf / thrifted vintage Ann Taylor shoes / Paris Blues via Marshalls pants / J.Crew necklace / Ray Ban wayfarers (purchased with gift card)I am ...

02 may 12

Thrifted: Bright Blazer

Thrifted jacket / Ralph Lauren top / H&M pants / Nine West shoes / The Limited necklace /Loft headband / Ray Ban wayfarersTodays outfit felt very Audry Hepburn in any one of her films abroad. The...

01 may 12

Listen, Read, Watch...

Listen to Santigolds new single Disparate Youth. Her latest album Master of My Make-Believe comes out May 1. You know her from singles such as Lights Out. Many compare her to M.I.A. I love the mix of...

26 apr 12

Budget Buy: Black Dress Boots

Sears jacket / Forever 21 top / skirt (gift) / Riley Chicago / Ray Ban Wayfarers / Michael Kors / Rampage bootsAt my old job a retirement adviser would come in once a year and give us tips on how to ...

25 apr 12

Summer Inspiration: J.McLaughlin Look Book

While browsing Unabashedly Prep the other day, I came across this photo shoot he did for J.McLaughlins Summer 2012 Lookbook in Gasparilla Island in Southwest Florida. As I am currently bundled up due...

24 apr 12

Fashion Week Cleveland Ticket Winner

Congrats to Nicole of the fabulous blog Busy Girl! She is the winner of tickets to Fashion Week Cleveland! She will be doing great a recap for us right here so stay tuned for that.

21 apr 12

Bridal Shower Attire

 Calvin Klein dress / Francescas necklace / Candies via Kohls shoes / borrowed Weiss pin Bridal showers are one of those events that constantly have me going and back and forth in my mind about ...

20 apr 12

Giveaway: VIP Fashion Week Cleveland & GlamJam Tickets

Im happy to announce that I am giving away tickets to Fashion Week Clevelands GlamJam Festival on May 5, as well as a pair of VIP tickets to the Black Tie Gala and Runway Shows on May 12. Events this...

19 apr 12

Thrifting Makes Me Happy - April 15, 2012

 I just had to share the goods I got on my last thrifting jaunt around town this past Sunday. Stopped into Avalon and got this skirt and sandals for $15, using my $8 credit from selling clothes....

18 apr 12

Stay Classy Pittsburgh

Sears jacket / Forever 21 top and jeans / J.Crew necklace / Macys necklace and earrings/ Nine West shoes / Michael Kors watch (gift) Pittsburgh is known for its fanatic sports fans. The dedication do...

17 apr 12

Listen, Read, Watch...

 Listen to Australian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Gotye, who will be making his debut on Saturday Night Live this weekend with Josh Brolin hosting. "Somebody That I Used to ...

14 apr 12

Bright Stripes and Chambray

 Gap sweater/H&M pants and purse/Target shirt/Thrifted Vintage Ann Taylor shoes/Ray Bans (purchased with a gift card)/J.Crew necklaceIve kind of been in a pants phase lately (aka the past tw...

13 apr 12

Work Outfit: Rock the Polka Dot

 J.Crew polo/Old Navy sweater/United Colors of Benetton leggings/Franco Sarto boots/Banana Republic necklace/H&M purse This outfit started with a compromise. Last night I said, Ill get up re...

11 apr 12

Bundled Up Spring Outfit and an Award

Its raining and cold here. So photographing my outfit was not an option, today. Instead I thought Id share an outfit from last year around this time. When the temps fluctuate all you really need are ...

10 apr 12

Loud and Proud

H&M top /  thrifted skirt  / Nine West shoes / Gap cardigan / Ray Ban Wayfarers /  Macys bangle / earrings from Mom  Bold prints can really set you apart from the crowd. Somet...

05 apr 12

Work Outfit: Collegiate

Ann Taylor blouse / Rag Refinery skirt / Franco Sarto boots / United Colors of Benetton leggings / Ray Ban wayfarers / drug store headband / J.Crew necklace / Michael Kors watch I feel very collegiat...

03 apr 12

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