old purse, new tricks

Continuing the theme of reworking my closet, I've been looking over some of my old handbags. I know I'm not the only one who's fallen in love with an "it item," only to realize seasons later that it's hardly been worn. Girlfriends, if you're with me, say yeah.

I went satchel crazy a few years back and got a perfect red one. It is now collecting dust. I still think it's a darling bag, I just hadn't thought about how I could wear it now that my style has changed. 

With some Pinterest research, I've become re-inspired. No buying a new fall purse for this gal! 

sources l-r: 1,2,3

my picks

reworkin' it

The first littering of leaves are on the ground so it's safe to say it: fall is finally here in Atlanta. Instead of running out to buy every possible fall staple, I've been trying to work with what I have. Or in other words, rework. 

This striped tank dress was from J.Crew two summers ago, and I love it it for warm days, but it's also a good element for fall layering. Luckily, navy is not tied to any one season, so it was an easy pair with chambray and a cargo jacket.

That said, I'm not completely cutting out all shopping, just repetitive shopping. I mean, who do you think I am? No shopping period is just not possible.

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