In The Hood(ie)

Whenever I notice that I have accumulated a number of items in one category, I will self-impose a ban when it comes to shopping. The latest ban? No sweatshirts, zip-ups, or hoodies. So yeah, looks like I totally ignored that ban with this latest post. BUT on closer inspection, maybe not? First off, this hoodie is not of sweatshirt material - it's super soft and thin fleece. Second, it's cropped and fitted - none of that loose oversize nonsense (which I totally love, btw).  Regardless of whether I broke my self-imposed ban or not, I'm totally happy with this purchase. I picked it up from Article& when I was in Brooklyn. I think this tops off my off-duty outfit perfectly.

Are you neurotic as I am with these self-imposed bans? What's your latest ban??

Outfit Details:

Sunglasses: Westward Leaning (old). Here are a few alternatives for ya: (1) Forever21: Round Sunglasses, 7.90; (2) Westward Leaning via Nordstrom, $225.

Cropped Fleece Hoodie: Dance & Marvel via Article&, $48. Since I picked this up in a Brooklyn boutique, the closest dupe I could find is from UO, $39. 

Distressed Denim: Tractr (old). But really, any pair of your fave jeans in your closet will do!

Bracelets: (1) Friendship Bracelet: Crown & Leaf, $16.69 (my wonderful friend Beth gave this one to me); (2) Power Gemstone Bracelets in Onyx and Pyrite: Gorjana, $38.

Stan Smith Sneakers: Adidas via Nordstrom, $74.95