STYLETHREAD -- LET'S TALK SHOP!

Finally...New Year~Fresh Budget! :)  January always excites me because it's my starting off point for the year ahead in regards to what I can (and might) be able to add into my wardrobe.  This year it's particularly exciting as I am firmly resolved to really define myself in a different style than my previous wishy-washy one day this, the next day that look. To that end I feel like this will be a great year for my "shopping budget" as well because it means I really have to be thoughtful about purchases.

Without further ado, here's what I've succumbed to already:

Thank you DSW for shoe therapy!  Steve Madden Skully flats...they look like studded flat from a distance but get more bad-ass up close when you realize the studs are little metal skulls! 

Animal Print Velvet Jacket - Express

Gilded Snakeskin Blazer - Express

 And three variations on this long-sleeve animal print layering tee.  Also from Express.

They had some great sales and promos recently!

And for eleven bucks and change, how could I resist a fun new bag from DSW's clearance.  Here's the link since the pic is so tiny.

http://www.dsw.com/handbag/kelly+.and.+katie+ellison+snake+scoop+tote?prodId=dsw12prod3890020&brand=dsw12brand15500012&activeCats=handbags,dsw12brand15500012&isBrand=y&categoryName=handbags

I also picked up a new Philosophy 3-1: Senorita Margarita which has me dreaming of hot summer nights already! And a ton of new makeup from E.L.F. since the line is gluten-free.