Capsule Wardrobe: Day 7

Levi's Jacket (here); Thrifted Vintage Tee (similar); Handmade Skirt (similar); Steve Madden Flats (similar)

Oooo, legit outfit photos! So here's the story: over 2 years ago (really, probably more like 3...), my husband dropped our camera and the auto-focus on our short lens broke. After trying to fix it ourselves, and finally taking it in to get looked at, we discovered that it would cost as much to fix it as it would be to buy a brand new lens. And so, the lens sat. And sat. And sat, as we muddled through with our long zoom lens. Which takes great pictures, by the way, it's just much more difficult to work with. 

Because of all this, I have had a hard time taking outfit photos of myself. If I can't get outside, it just doesn't happen, simply because we don't have a room large enough in our 1000 square foot house to make the long lens work. 

Fast forward to two weeks ago when I finally broke down and ordered a new short lens for cheap from China. It came, I rejoiced, and am now back in business.

And now we have legit outfit photos again.

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Sweet Style {4.15.15}

Vintage Tee (similar); Levi's Jacket; Stitch Fix Skirt; Kohl's Flats (similar)

I gushed earlier this week about this skirt from Stitch Fix, and I happily debuted it at church this past Sunday. My only gripe is that it's so flowy, I just about had a Marilyn moment with my skirt a-flying.

I'm writing this post out during our TV night. That's Tuesday. We don't watch much TV, but on Tuesdays we settle in and watch Agents of Shield and Person of Interest. I'm not a huge fan of the latter, but J loves it, so we just make a night of it.

Do you have a TV night?

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Sweet Style: 4.5.15

Old Navy Dress; Levi's Jacket; Mia Booties (similar); Glasses c/o Firmoo

Loooooooook an outfit! I looked back and realized that there was snow on the ground the last time I took outfit pictures. Which was over a month ago. Yikes.

I wore this to Good Friday service at our church. This was the first time this spring that I dared to leave the house with bare legs. March was cold and brutal, but so far April is shaping up to be much better, with temps in the 50s. Which is pretty darn amazing after the insanely cold Michigan winter we just had.

Happy Easter!

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Back

Vintage Tee (similar), Belt and Skirt (similar); Levi's Jacket; Payless Booties (similar)

Oh hi internet! I'm glad to be back after a crazy weekend. We had a freak storm roll through our little town on Friday night. It took town dozens of trees, power lines, and basically shut things done for a few days. We were without power until Monday afternoon and without internet until Tuesday. The devastation was crazy and things are just now starting to get back to normal.

This skirt is one of those pieces that I can't seem to get rid of. I adore the print, but I hardly ever wear it for the same reason. What do you pair with a bold floral print on a beige background? Denim and lace usually works.

BTW, we're super close to being able to apply for our adoption if you'd still like to donate!

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Summer Rundown

Self-Made Skirt (similar)
Thrifted Everything Else (jacket here, similar shoes)

Oh hey there little blog. Nice to see you.

I haven't worn this skirt all summer because for some reason I thought it was too short. How wrong was I. Maybe too short to wear to an office, but perfect for a casual day of church and thrifting.

Here's a rundown of life lately:

1. I painted my kitchen yellow. It's bright and happy and I love it.
2. I joined Vinted. No, this is not sponsored, I'm just addicted.
3. My poor ankles have not been digging the humidity. See exhibit A: the above photo full of swelling.
4. Today I'm starting on a gluten-free experiment that will last 2 weeks. I've had a lot of vague symptoms over the last 6ish months and it's time to start seeing about feeling better.

How's your summer been?

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LWD and VBS

Thrifted Dress and Belt (similar)
Thrifted Levi's Jacket (here)
Map Necklace via Antique Market (here)
Kohl's Flats (similar)

I wore this last week and completely forgot we took pictures! So here you go.

I had a busy week full of VBS. We had over 100 kids there and it was cah-razy. I came home exhausted everyday, but it was so fun. Kids are silly.

How was your week?

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Short Legs, Don't Care

Thrifted Levi's Jacket (here)
Tunic via thredUP (similar)
Target Jeggings (here)
Gap Flats (similar)

This is one of those looks where you just throw the proportions to the wind and let comfort reign. I know this makes me look short. I don't care.

Happy weekend.

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LWD

Target Dress (similar)
Thrifted Levi's Jacket (on sale here)
Payless Booties (similar)

We've been enjoying some cooler weather this week, so I've been enjoying some cooler outfits. I'm loving this summer, but I'm already kind of excited for fall.

J and I are doing our best to soak up as much summer as we can. He goes back to school in 5 short weeks so we're doing our best to live it up. We went camping last weekend and have a small bucket list of things to do with our remaining weeks. Like the MSU Dairy Store, antiquing, and more grilling.

What's on tap for the rest of your summer?

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Weekend

Happy Sunday! How's your weekend been? Ours is busy, as always. My husband works on Saturdays, so I usually spend the day working too. Sundays are full of church, errands, and prep for the week ahead. It's usually not until Monday that we get a chance to breath! Jeremy is off work and I only have a few hours of work, so it's kind of our Saturday. 

Bruno had to sneak into a few of these photos. He's a ball of energy, but a lot of fun.

Thrifted Levi's Jacket (here)
Thrifted Floral Top (similar print)
Old Navy Maxi Skirt (similar)
Walmart Sandals (similar)

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An Ode to the Maxi Dress

Thrifted Land's End Maxi (insanely similar) and Jacket (similar from Madewell); Stitch Fix Necklace; Walmart Sandals (similar)

Oh maxi dress. Thank you for being there for me as I ease into summer. Thanks for making me feel feminine without showing piles of skin. You are amazing and I hope the world of fashion never casts you aside again.

How's your week going? We are in full on vacation mode over here so I'll keep this short. I have people to see, things to read, flowers to smell. Yep.

Happy Wednesday.

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Be The Way I Want To Go

Stitch Fix Dress and Necklace; Levi's Jacket (here); Gap Flats (similar)

I wore this yesterday in glorious 70 degree weather. Spring is here and I couldn't be happier.

I know I'm not the only one, but spring has me in full on cleaning and organizing mode. When we moved last fall, a lot of things just sort of got put in one spot...and 6 months later, they're still there. We've been working on remedying that the last few days, as well as tackling projects around our fixer-upper that have been sitting all winter. Like taking down the fan that's in the corner of our living room. Yep. In the corner (we have no idea).

Happy Monday.

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Brunch

Thrifted Striped Tee (cheapo option here); Levi's Jacket (here); Docker's Pants, refashioned into skinnies (similar); Gap Flats (love these)

I wore this to a brunch a few days ago. It was one of those weird social situations where I only knew the hostess and quickly discovered that the other guests were...ahh...not my cup of tea, shall we say? I stayed long enough to get some fritatta and coffee, then I skedaddled out of there to meet up with my husband. Hanging out with him is more fun. :-)

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To Wait or Not

Self-Made Dress (similar); Thrifted Levi's Jacket (here); Stitch Fix Necklace; Thrifted Belt (similar); Payless Flats (similar)

I realized today that I posted about our desire to adopt a while back and never followed up. After a lot of thought and prayer, we decided to adopt through the foster system. We haven`t actually started fostering yet though. Jeremy has been taking classes full time in addition to working full time, so we haven`t had the time to take the state-required classes to become licensed foster parents. Really, this is good. Although we`re both eager to start our family, with Jeremy in school, I`d pretty much be single parenting.

So at this point, we are trying to make a decision. Option 1: take the classes over the summer and begin fostering in the fall. Jeremy will still be in school, so we`d have to be very selective about the kids we foster so I don`t get overwhelmed. Option 2: wait until Jeremy is done with school in December 2015. Neither of us want to wait, but we also want to be fully present for these kids.

Decisions, decisions. It's hard to trust God's timing for our family when we want things to happen now now now.

More of the denim jacket:

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Fancy Smancy

Thrifted Top and Jacket; JCPenney Jeans; Swapped Boots

I wore this same outfit about a month ago, but with flats. I really liked it, so I decided to repeat it today with boots, since it was raining. I love the contrast of the lace and tough jacket!

How has your weekend been? I enjoyed a women's conference at our church and then J and I checked out a mall we haven't been to in a while. And I actually bought something. Shocker, I know. 95% of what I buy these days is thrifted. But, American Eagle had a really cute fancy sweatshirt on the clearance rack that I couldn't resist. Is it just me, or do they have some really cute offerings this fall? I love their sweaters.

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This World Doesn't Look So Lonely

JCPenney Dress; Thrifted Levi's Jacket; American Eagle Scarf (similar); Thrifted Flats (similar)

Look, look! I finally took some outfit photos!

We had yet another crazy busy week (story of my life, right?). The number one distraction was the birth of my nephew. Guys, he is so cute. This is my third nephew, but the first one I've gotten to see while he's still teeny tiny. It's great, and makes me so glad we live near my sister. 

How was your week?

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Almost Fall

Gap Dress; Thrifted Levi's Jacket; Payless Booties; Thrifted Bag

This was one of those outfits that was totally appropriate at the beginning of the day and totally inappropriate by the end. I woke up to a rainy warm-ish day, so a jacket and booties made sense. You can bet it was hot and muggy by the end. Darn this end of summer weather...

I know a lot of people mourn the end of summer. I am definitely not one of them. Give me a cool, breezy day over a hot, sunny one anytime. I will welcome fall with open arms.

What do you prefer? Heat or cold?

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Weekend Wear: Relax

Thrifted Tee, $0.99 (similar)

Thrifted Levi's Jacket, $10 (exactly)

Old Navy Maxi, $10 (similar)

Shopko Sandals (similar)

Kohl's Necklace, $3 (similar)

Oh my, thank goodness for the weekend. Life has been insane lately and I was so glad to have a chance to relax today.

Long story short...we're not buying a house. :-( The bank waited until the very last second to tell us that they actually wouldn't be able to give us a loan. Apparently that's pretty common in this post-recession economy but it was SO disappointing. 

So...now we're looking for another apartment. We had the opportunity to stay in our current one but we've been pretty miserable here so it's time to move on. Hopefully we'll be able to find a better place. I forgot how stressful apartment hunting can be. It's tough to make all those phone calls and emails and then try and pick the right one. 

Anyway...I hope you all have had a great weekend. I'm gonna go get in a few more hours of relaxation before the crazy starts all over again tomorrow!

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Weekend Wear: Bright Maxi + Denim

Thrifted Land's End Dress, $5 (similar)

Thrifted Levi's Jacket, $10 (exactly, on sale!)

Shopko Sandals (similar)

Self-Made Necklace (similar, just $5!!)

Well hi! Sorry for the silence over the last week. I was on vacation and then life got super crazy for a few days. I'm not quite ready to talk about it cause we're still right in the middle of the crazy, but things should fall into place this week and hopefully I'll actually have news to share.

On a completely unrelated note, what are your favorite skinny jeans? Mine are wearing out and I'm looking to buy a new pair before fall. They've really become a closet staple so I'm looking for something a bit pricier...investment jeans, if you will. 

Hope you're all having a great weekend!

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Weekend Wear: Three

Thrifted Dress (similar)

Thrifted Jacket, $13 (similar)

Payless Wedges, $5 (similar)

I thrifted this dress a little over a year ago, and I think I've only worn it a handful of times since then. Which is a shame, cause it's such a great little black dress. It's a great shape, plus it's sleeveless, making it a perfect blank canvas for all sorts of extras. I'll have to make a point of wearing it more over the summer.

Speaking of LBDs, have you ever heard of the One Dress Protest? I stumbled across this blog a few weeks ago, and it's a really interesting read! Kristy wore the same black dress every day for a year in protest of how our society views clothing and the consumer culture. She finished the project at the end of 2011, but be sure to click through and check out her archives. 

P.S. Here's #2. Jeremy went into work early, plus I slept in the day I wore this, so a mirror photo is all I got.

Thrifted Top, JCPenney Shorts, Vintage Necklace via Flea Market, Thrifted Flats

Linking up with Coffee and Cardigans!

Nanny Style: Americana

Thrifted Levi's Jacket, $10 (exactly)

Old Navy Tee, $2 on clearance (similar)

JCPenney Jeans, $20 (similar)

Gap Flats, $5 (similar)

Just a simple, colorful outfit perfect for a long weekend. I hope you're enjoying yours! :-)