Operation Utilize: Day 9 and 10

Tuesday, Day 9:

Dress: Anthropologie

Cardigan: Cotton On

Shoes: Seychelles via Anthropologie

Pendant: Michaels

Bangle: The Limited

Ah, this dress. THE dress. The dress that started it all. I heart this dress. But to be honest, I haven't worn it in ages! And this cardigan from last week - it got no love for a long time and now, it's gotten to come out two weeks in a row!

Would you believe that this big, beautiful pendant came from Michaels? As in the craft store. Yup. I was browsing around a few months ago, it caught my eye and I fell in love with the color ... so much so that I hoarded it away and didn't allow it to see sunlight again until now. I think it's the perfect summery color so I plan on giving it a lot more love.  This is me brainstorming other ways to wear it.  ;)

Wednesday, Day 10:

Dress: Michael Kors, via Buffalo Exchange

Cardigan: Charlotte Russe

Shoes: Seychelles

Necklace: Target
Belt: Forever 21

Bangles: World Market and Forever 21

Wow. Seriously, this outfit is just about all neglected pieces! I think the only thing not completely neglected is the shoes and a couple of the bangles!

First, this dress. I found this beauty back on one of my first shopping trips with Midory. She took me to Buffalo Exchange and I hit the second-hand-store-jackpot finding several awesome pieces, including this dress. It's the perfect LBD. I can dress it up, dress it down, it's comfortable and it's got pockets. I mean really, what more can you ask for? It was practically brand new and I think I bought it for like $15 ... for Michael Kors. Oh yeah. When I first got it, I was wearing it like every week so I set it aside and told myself to branch out and wear other things. I think I took myself too seriously because I haven't worn it in ages! I've forgotten how awesome this dress really is - it's kinda like rediscovering a new friend.  This cardigan makes another appearance from Day 2 while this belt is new, from a few weeks ago.  I haven't worn it yet, so I'm saying it's a neglected piece.

This necklace was a new purchase from Target many moons ago. While I loved the design, I couldn't figure out how to wear it. Most of my tops and dresses apparently have v-necks so the round shape of this necklace didn't work with them. But of course, my perfect little LBD works perfectly with it.  I got a lot of compliments on it so I'm glad I finally found a good outfit for it!

Has anyone else jumped onto the bangle bandwagon like I have?  I mean seriously, I need them in like every shape, color and size.  I love to stack a bunch of random ones up (like I did here) - it feels so eclectic, light and fun.