I’ve been trying to behave and not shop. Ok, well at least shop less. I’m a shopaholic, what do you expect? When in buckle down mode, if I do buy anything it’s usually something I can throw on over basics to make an outfit more interesting. In the past these items have been jewelry or shoes, but as of recent, I’ve been snatching up cropped jackets { boleros, shrugs… whatever you want to call them.} I’ve seen an abundance of them, especially at Topshop, like the one below. Now take a look at the picture above. I love her little jacket, which the one below reminds me of. It’s as easy to layer over jeans and a tank as it is over a dress. Plus, they’re almost always under $100, so I can pat myself on the back.

While we’re speaking of shopping… I’ve added an Amazon shop to my blog. If you look at the navigation tabs at the top, you’ll see a Shop tab. For now, that is the {Bits of Beauty} Shop. I’m still adding items and customizing, but it will be filled with everything from my favorite children’s books to Ms. Lola’s picks to photography supplies {polaroids, dianas, holgas, and the like.} Take a browse, won’t you?

Eventually, I’ll probably add multiple outlets like my etsy shop, the amazon shop, and some other handpicked items from other retailers. Check back to see the progress. Not that I’d want to encourage being a shopaholic or anything.

Top photo by Dan Martensen{via} Fashion Gone Rouge