A sea of blue... and budget

I've got beach on the brain. I haven't seen the ocean in two years, and I'm going through total withdrawl. So when Jamilla sent her looks of the week: three fantabulous outfits that echoed my current sentiment for that endless, lazy blue, I couldn't help but scroll through discount travel websites for deals on airfare to somewhere with white sand beaches and salty air. Sadly, even those aren't in this new-mom's budget. But what is ALWAYS in my budget: resale therapy at Finders Keepers Consignment Stores! :)

Outfit with the multi-color scarf: Scarf: $15, Shirt (black and white, made to look like a jacket) : Folette, Medium, $20, Dress: Blueberry, Forever 21, Medium, $16

Outfit with necklace: Shirt: Blue, Worthington, Large, $12, Skirt: Green, size 6, $15

Outfit with belt: Dress: Blue, Ark & Co., Medium, $30, Belt: Green and blue, J Crew, $10

Mix + Match: different ways to wear your jackets

Jackets are a great, versatile staple to have in your wardrobe. The can top jeans, skirts, slacks, and dresses - and can either dress them up or dress them down. A nude/neutral tone jacket is a key piece for any closet! Check out Jamilla's three easy ensembles for this "Look of the Week!"

(Outfit details, from left to right)
1. Red skirt: Size 10, Banana Republic, $12
Grey shirt: medium, $12
Jacket: s/p, Michael Kors, $23
Necklace set: $20

2. Jacket: Mocha, size 8, $31
Shirt: Ivory, Odille, size 4, $15
Skirt: Black, size 16, Talbots, $21

3. Belt: Brown, Banana Republic, size 32, $12
Skirt: mauve, Chloe, size 12, $34
Jacket: Chaus, xl, $20
Top: MC, New York & Co., xl, $14