Leopard Love Week: Leopard is a color (& my favorite one at that!)

This should come as no surprise,

I am obsessed with leopard print.
If you read this blog, it is quite obvious.

But I love it so much so that I am dedicating this week on my blog to dive into my obsession.

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I was inspired by all these leopard print outfits in this StylishWife post, 

so many good outfits with my favorite print! 

These denim leopard shorts from Anthropologie were high on my Summer 2017 Wishlist,

when they went on sale I snatched them up as soon as possible! 

I also loved these other leopard items from Anthropologie:

& these sheets! 

What is better than some leopards paired with leopard shorts?!

 What I Wore: glasses- c/o Lafont, lips- "Au Natural" c/o Julia's Lip Tint & Mellow Cosmetics "Posh" via Ipsy, necklace- StyleShop @ FIT, top- old from ModCloth {I still love this post about this top... a super throwback to 2013, still makes me lol}, cardigan- Old Navy, shorts- Anthropologie, flats- Old Navy, bag- Louis Vuitton

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I love this leopard with glasses top from Redbubble! 

 Not that I needed the Gap to tell me but I do agree!

Inspiration to break out my leopard fur coat! 

But I do want these leopard cat flats from the Gap girls line!

Yes please! 

My leopard love runs from my head to my feet! 

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{I mean... Fashion School @FIT NYC doesn't pay for itself!} 

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Come visit me at the October Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market THIS WEEKEND!! 

InTheLeopardCloset is vending on Sunday October 22nd 10am- 5pm! 

Can't make it in real life?
Here are the links to my online shops:

Check out my vintage finds: InTheLeopardCloset on Etsy!

Shop my closet, including modern items, on PoshMark!

Use coupon code "BUSSI" for $5 off your first PoshMark purchase

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Preparing for Fall: my "Trend Forecast"

 In the September addition of StyleWatch magazine,
it became clear that this fall's trends were designed with me in mind!

I mean leopard, tartan, and sequins?!
Yes please!

I listed to a really interesting episode of 99% Invisible this week about "The Trend Forecast"
& a company called WGSN who is behind the fashion machine,
 using data to investigate what the "in" colors and styles will be.
It was very interesting and worth a listen!

Here is my "Trend Forecast" or Wishlist / Shopping Guide to Fall 2016!

1. Gap + Pendleton 1969 icon denim jacket {$80}
2. Walmart plaid puffer jacket {$21}
3. Shop_my_threads on Instagram {$21}
4. Wear Material on Instagram
5. Who What Wear x Target Skinny Ankle Crop Pant in Leather {$30}
6. Who What Wear x Target Skinny Crop Pant in Purple {$30}
7. FRAME on Neiman Marcus Velvet Cropped Pants {$375}
8. Kohl's LC Lauren Conrad Scalloped Faux-Suede Skirt in Red Plum {$26}
9.Kohl's LC Lauren Conrad Scalloped Faux-Suede Skirt in Chipmunk {$26}
10. Walmart Faded Flory Plaid Scrunch Ballet Flat {$11}
11. The Dancing Jewels BRUCIO KITTEN HEELS IN RED {$42}
12. red camo / 13. solid navy / 14. dark camo all Rothy's, made from recycled materials! {$149}
15. Mindy Maes Market Fury Leopard Booties {$150}
16. JCrew CLASSIC D'ORSAY FLATS IN GINGHAM {$50}
17. HHandCo Red Buffalo Plaid Earrings {$6}
I had to get these + a ton more when they were on sale:

18. I loved this article by Penny Pincher Fashion about how to style duck boots & affordable options!
19. LlBean Original Duck Boots retail: $120+
but I THRIFTED these for $3.99 at the Rescue Mission in Trenton! HOLY SCORE!!
I also got this Pendleton cross body for $9 at the Goodwill on the same day!
This retails for $50- similar HERE.
Thrifting getting me ready for fall on the cheap!

20. astylishsideproject on Instagram's booties are from last year, and I wanted them last year, I wish I could find these bow back beauties!
21. Charming Charlie's Faux-leather bag {can't find online}

The best part of my Fall closet are my new Faniel glasses from 10/10 Optics
Black pair: Vitellia Noir / Nacre / Leopard pair: Nessun Dorma Bangale
See my whole blog post from the Faniel Trunk Show HERE!

Gotta say, writing this post, I am ready for fall!
What are you picking up for fall?
What are you excited to break out of your closet for the new season?

What is your best thrift score?
I think these Llbean boots are up there for me!

Shameless Promotions :)

Special coupon code from my  Olio.fm interview
{you should listen to my interview!- starts around 30 mins in}
use password "puglove" to unlock the coupon for $5 off my Etsy Shop: InTheLeopardCloset!

Check out my vintage finds: InTheLeopardCloset on Etsy
Shop my closet: PoshMark
Use coupon code "BUSSI" for $5 off your first PoshMark purchase

Come shop InTheLeopardCloset IRL:
Asbury Park Punk Rock Flea Market: October 23, 2016 @ 10 am
Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market: October 30, 2016 @10 am

Hope to see you, thanks for the support! <3

Shopping Cart Saturday!

1. Soft flannel plaid shirt from the Gap {$55}
I have been searching for a larger plaid print, like on JCrew had a couple of years ago
2. Beaded Watermelon T-Shirt from J.Crew {$45}
3. Pleated Summer Skirt: Watermelon from Sixth & Alder {$29}
I love everything on this site, I need this skirt!
4. Lush Lashes- Decor Pillow from Armed & Readi {$40}
So cute! Would be perfect for my closet couch!

Would love all of these in my closet / on my couch in the attic!

What is in your shopping cart this week?!

Shameless Promotions :)

Special coupon code from my  Olio.fm interview
{you should listen to my interview!- starts around 30 mins in}
use password "puglove" to unlock the coupon for $5 off my Etsy Shop: InTheLeopardCloset!

Check out my vintage finds: InTheLeopardCloset on Etsy
Shop my closet: PoshMark
Use coupon code "BUSSI" for $5 off your first PoshMark purchase

Next Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market is Aug 7th from 10am-5pm & InTheLeopardCloset will be selling!
Stop by to see my vintage and modern items in real life! 

Sunday Shopping

1. Oversized Beach Tote - Kukkatori Print {now on sale for $14}- perfect for all my school stuff! Great interior pockets, I love it!
2. Terry Cloth Kaftan Cover Up - Auringonkukka Print {now also on sale for $14!}- these "girls" cover ups are so cute as "adult" tunics!
3. I GOT A NEW MACBOOK! I got the 13" MacBook Pro, I financed it for 0% for 18 months! My old one was so slowwww. These are great computers, worth the investment!
4. Walmart blue gingham wallet {$7}- this is so cute! I love the gingham bottom, it is high quality for such a cheap price, I absolutely love it! Great for spring/summer! {I love my men's Coach wallet from the outlet, a couple of years ago, but it is better for fall/winter}
5. I have been in search for new pink jeans after my beloved pair ripped during the SATs in March, I found these Jelly Bean skinny jeans at the Gap, reserved them online and went in to try them on! I ended up getting a different size and I am happy with them!

What are you picking up to brighten up your spring?
Do share!

Shameless Promotions :)

Special coupon code from my  Olio.fm interview
{you should listen to it!- starts around 30 mins in}
use password "puglove" to unlock the coupon for $5 off my Etsy Shop: InTheLeopardCloset!

Check out my vintage finds: InTheLeopardCloset on Etsy
Shop my closet: PoshMark
Use coupon code "BUSSI" for $10 off your first PoshMark purchase for a limited time

Hold the phone- shrink yourself- Kate Spade x Gap Kids is here!

From the boys Jack Spade: Camo Tree Sweater {$55} / Googly Eyes Oxford Shirt {$40}

From the girls: Cardi Graphic Sweater {$55} / Gift Bow Headband {$20} / Gift Bow Ballet Flats {$60}

Some of the pieces are classic Kate Spade designs!

Like this Bow Print Oxford Shirt {$40}

Selling out fast! So what size am I in kids again?! Those flats are so perfect for the holidays!  #need I also found these amazing Kate Spade gold loafer flats from TJMaxx this weekend  & it took everything in me not to take them home!

$40- should I go get them?!  Check out my vintage finds: InTheLeopardCloset Shop my closet: PoshMark

Sunday Shopping!

Some recent purchases!

1 & 2- Tea and Tulips vintage blouses! {take 50% off entire store until Tuesday with the code "happyfall"} little fruits cropped top- $14.50 {was $29}, seeing stars blouse- $7.50 {was $15}  

3- Gap camo pants {35% off with code "GAPFLASH"} $28

4- Walmart Puffer Vest $16

Any good Sunday Shopping for you?! 

These deals could not be resisted!

faves for friday: B & W

I  have determined why New Yorkers wear so much black & white,

when you are exhausted and don't really feel like getting dressed, it is the easiest combo

B & W has been my go to this week:

outfit one: top- thrifted, pants- GAP, shoes- YesStyle via Chictopia

 outfit two: sweater- Kirna Zabete x Target, pants- Current Elliot, shoes- American Eagle via Payless

outfit 3:

 What I Wore: glasses-BonLook, top- Madewell, blazer & pants- GAP, loafers- Dolce Vita {via Fancy French Cologne}

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LOVE the print & cut of my new pants from GAP

There was some pug on pug love too...

Thank goodness it is the weekend,

& a 3 day one at that!