OOTD: Getting to the root of the problem.

First off, I am so super-happy that many of you liked yesterday's post. Thank you to who commented and read... I am really glad I shared that with ya'll, not just for your sake but for mine. It's always refreshing to be 100% honest and I think we all appreciate it. Money is tough to talk about for a lot of people-- it can cause anger, embarrassment, fear or excitement-- so I'm thrilled I'm surrounded by readers who can look at it honestly and appreciate my honesty!!

But on another, very serious (coughcough) note, I have two pressing topics.

1. I love this skirt (which is similar to this one here). I bought it way back before the weather was this nice to wear it and I stashed it in my closet behind other stuff so I wouldn't bring it out too early. I did it not only because of the weather but in anticipation of needing something new and fun in my wardrobe. 11 days until I shop again, and it's time for that little somethin'-somethin' to curb the shopping hunger. This did the trick!! And I can't wait to wear it, like a milliontrillion ways. (Stay tuned, I'll style it as a top when summertime arrives!!)

2. There has been a serious tragedy as of late, and I alluded to it a few days ago-- my roots. They're atrocious. I took a buncha photos with this outfit, and ya know what? Couldn't use half of 'em. My roots were so friggin' heinous that I couldn't bare to post the pics. Lord... here's the sitch: if I get them done, which is always costly for full highlights, I'm tapping into my shopping budget. Yep. Hair+clothes come out of that same small budget. Sigh. But to be honest, I can't wait anymore. I think I might try Aveda Institute one more time since it worked ok last time. It's just that it takes sooooo looooong because my hair is huge and the poor students have no idea what to do with it. Dilemmas, dilemmas...

On to the pics!

 Skirt: F21 striped mini

Top 1: Young Fabulous and Broke ruffle top

Top 2: Matty M via Nordstrom

Sweater: Velvet long cardigan

Belt: Anthro's Tea Rose belt

Shoes 1: Liliana bow pumps

Shoes 2: Liliana Bardor pumps (urbanog.com)

(p.s.: sorry for not posting links lately. Lemme know if you want "similar" links!)

And one more thing......

Hey, Justine? How do you feel about SPRING being here???

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"A-Okay."