It’s THAT Time of Year Again!
Well friends, I hate to keep mentioning it, but today is the last day of school! Which means things around these parts are going to be getting a smidge more…oh, how do you say…casual. Sun dresses with sandals and shorts with cute tops are on the horizon. I also have some more diy posts planned. And if there’s anything you liked to see more (or less) of, let me know!
Oh…and make sure to enter for this giveaway! Don’t you want a chance to win a free piece of clothing?!
shirt, skirt, belt – thrifted // earrings – Target // shoes – Payless
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Summer “To-Do” List
The school year is wrapping up super quickly…I’ve only got 2 days and 40 minutes left! Things on my “to-do” list for the summer include taking 2 graduate level courses (gulp!), spending TONS of time with my own children, and hitting up the thrift stores…but you probably figured that much already!
What kinds of things do you all have planned for the up-coming weeks?
Oh…and have you entered for this giveaway yet? You could add a new piece of clothing to your summer wardrobe!!
shirt – Loft // skirt – thrifted // shoes – Sears // necklaces – Target, thrifted
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eShakti Giveaway!!! – CLOSED
A while back, eShakti gave me this dress. I’ve shown it worn a few different ways, like here, here, and here. Today it’s a pool cover. And now eShakti wants to give one of YOU an item of your choice in spirit of their website getting a Spring-Summer Makeover! Super cool, huh!?
You’re just 3 (required) steps away from being entered in the giveaway…like eShakti on Facebook, follow them on Twitter, and visit their site and let me know which item you’d want if you win. (If you win, you can even custom-size/custom-style your order!) The giveaway starts today and runs ’til 5/31. I’ll pick a random winner and announce her on 6/1. Open to US and Canada residents only.
Good luck!
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X Marks the Spot
If you’re ever in the Chicagoland area, and you love a great vintage costume jewelry find, then you’ve gotta check out my absolutely favorite place – The Antique and Resale Shoppe. I snapped these pictures during my last trip, when I scored these earrings. Past treasures include this necklace and many of these bracelets, and a few of these pieces.
Yeah…it’s a pretty cool place.
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Finding DIY Projects at the Thrift Store
It’s easy to find things at the thrift store…if y0u know what you’re looking for and keep an open mind. Lately, I’ve been on a diy kick (let’s see how long this lasts…) and have been thrifting a little differently. Rather than just looking for specifics, I’ve been looking at color and prints that fancy me and then I ask myself, “how can I make this article of clothing work for me?”
Here’s a super short clip from a recent trip showing a few pieces I picked up and what I plan to do with them…
And here’s a shot of that fun, floral blazer! Guess what though? When we went to check out, there was no tag on the thing…they wouldn’t sell it! Sis said she was going to go back the next day (after they repriced it)…
Was it there, Drea?? If not, no worries…it just wasn’t meant to be. We’ll score something equally awesome (or more ‘awesomer’) next time! ; )
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Mommy…why are you wearing your pajamas to work?
I really don’t think preschoolers can comprehend trends or styles…but they know what it means when you say, ”everyone else is doing it.”
That’s exactly how I responded to my daughter when she questioned these pants before I left the house. “Pajama pants are ‘in’, Julia…and these aren’t mommy’s pajama pants anyway. They’re work pants.” And with that said, I kissed her good-bye, and departed for school. The whole car ride I imagined her as a teenager…dressing in who knows what…giving me the same line. “But everyone else is wearing them, mom.”
Oh, I can hardly wait.
shirt – Loft // blazer, pants, clutch, necklace – thrifted // shoes – Payless
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A Black and Gold Mother’s Day
We took the grandmas out to dinner…just a small thanks for all that they do. Unfortunately the day was one of those crazy, run around days…not a whole lotta time for getting ready for dinner. So I resorted to an old favorite. A black dress with gold accents. Which also gave me the chance to wear these new earrings! My husband asked what I wanted for Mother’s Day…all I wanted was to visit my favorite store. Alone. Wish granted! Happy Mother’s Day to me!
And Happy Mother’s Day to all the mamasitas and mama-figures out there!
dress - swapped // jacket – H&M // shoes – Sears // clutch, belt – thrifted
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