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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New Specs

Thrifted Dress (similar from H&M) and Cardigan (similar); Connie Boots (similar); Glasses c/o Firmoo

It's 2 degrees outside, so I welcome you to the inside of my house. If you've been reading the blog for a while, you may remember that this wall used to look like this. Yeah, paint fixes everything.

I mentioned last week that I had my annual eye appointment recently. As luck would have it, Firmoo contacted me around that time and asked if I'd like to review a pair of their glasses. Umm, yeah.

These frames took a while to get here, but they were well worth the wait. I love the white sides on them, and the classic shape. The sides are also kind of bendy, which makes them not only super comfortable, but fairly childproof. A must when you work with kids (why 1 year olds think it's great to rip glasses off of faces, I will never know).

Firmoo also has a great "try on" feature where you can upload a picture of yourself and virtually try on the glasses, so you know you're getting something perfect for you. On top of all that, the frames are insanely cheap. Like, starting around $16 cheap. Next time you need new glasses, be sure to check them out!

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Date Night Wear, Take 30

Target Cardi (here); Scarf made from old sweater (similar); Thrifted Vintage Tee (similar); Old Navy Jeans (here); Payless Booties (similar)

Oh hey internet. My computer decided to stop working this week, so that's what you have to thank for the radio silence.

I threw this outfit together for date night a few nights ago, which consisted of the hotdog stand at the mall and some Christmas shopping. Also thrifting, which I had not done in weeks, so that pretty much made my night.    

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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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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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Winter Blues

Thrifted Top; Gifted Scarf (similar); Self-Made Necklace (similar at F21); JCPenney Jeans; Modcloth Boots

I wore this a few weeks ago to a doctor`s appointment and got an insane amount of compliments on it. Seriously, I don't think anyone at that hospital had ever seen a pair of over-the-knee boots before.

How`s life where you are? I am seriously sick of the snow, but looking forward to Valentine`s Day. We don't usually do much to celebrate, but how nice is it to have a holiday in the dead of winter? Nothing like a little red and pink cheer to brighten a person up.

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Wide

Target Cardigan (on sale under $12!); Fair Trade Necklace (similar); Thrifted Lace Top (similar) and Pants (similar); Payless Wedges (similar at Target)

I`ve been a skinny pants devotee for the past few years, so I`ve totally forgotten how flattering a good wide legged pant can be with a pair of heels. My legs felt so long in these!

In completely unrelated news...are you guys as excited for the Olympics as I am? Seriously cannot wait. I`m not much of a sports fan, but something about the Olympics has always made me happy. My favorites are hockey, curling, speed skating and bobsledding.

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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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I Told You to be Patient

Thrifted Dress, Cardi, and Belt; Swapped Boots; Loft Necklace via Stacia's instagram sale

I used to unconsciously subscribe to the "no white after Labor Day" rule. Like a robot, I'd box up all my whites as soon at the temperatures dropped, and there they'd stay until after Memorial Day. And then this fall I realized what a great fall texture lace would be. I love this dress with a cardigan and boots!

Have you guys ever read the Young House Love blog? I discovered it this summer and have been digging through their archives looking for ideas for our new house. It's definitely a fixer upper. At first this felt a little overwhelming (it needs a lot of work), but I'm really starting to get excited about it. Yesterday they posted about stenciling their floor and I thought, dude...that would be perfect for our house. The flooring is one of the most immediate needs in our new space, and how cheap and easy would stenciling be?!

Like I said...excited.

What are your favorite cheap and easy house DIYs?

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Welcome Fall

I'm definitely one of those crazy people that starts wearing their boots and breaking out the fall decor no matter what the weather is come September. It was still in the 80s when we visited the cider mill this weekend, but it was a lot of fun. We can't wait to go back later when the pumpkin patch is open.

Thrifted Top, $3; Thrifted and refashioned pants, $5; Swapped Boots, $8; Necklace via Etsy

What did you do this fine Labor Day weekend?

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Weekend Wear: Girls in White Dresses

Lace Dress via Plato's Closet, $5

Thrifted Belt, $2

Monnetonka Moccs via TJ Maxx

Initial Necklace via Etsy

My goal for this outfit was to dress down this dress. White lace always strikes me as "fancy" so I wanted to give this piece a casual look. I think moccs make anything look more casual, so I went with it. :-)

I also had this song stuck in my head all day. Yep.

Hope your week is off to a great start!

Shop the look:

ModCloth Cocktail Dresses · Forever 21 Necklaces · Neiman Marcus Belts

Weekend Wear: Easter Sunday

Lace Dress via Plato's Closet, $8 (similar)

Thrifted Lands End Cardigan, $3 (similar)

Thrifted Belt, $2

Thrifted ALDO Heels, $2 (similar)

This lovely dress has been sitting in my closet for probably 6 months, unworn, but today finally felt like the right time to take it out.  Hopefully it'll get more wear as summer approaches.  It's just too pretty and comfortable to sit in my closet.

Also: no tights!  It's a good day. :-)

Happy Easter! 

But he was pierced for our transgressions;

    he was crushed for our iniquities;

upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace,

    and with his wounds we are healed.

-Isaiah 53:3

Weekend Wear: All Girl

Thrifted Vintage Lace Top, $2 (similar)

Thrifted and Refashioned Old Navy Cords, $3 (similar)

Thrifted ALDO Heels, $2 (similar)

Vintage Bangle via Flea Market, $2

Headband via Burlington Coat Factory, $1

Total = $8

I usually try to wear skirts on the weekend since I wear pants all week.  However, this past weekend called for these super comfy cords with a white top and heels...things I'd never wear while nannying.  I then decided to take it a step further and add the floral bracelet and pearly headband.  Probably the most girly look I've sported in a while.  

Also, this is basically the cheapest outfit ever.  Kinda proud right now.

If You Never Let Go, Never Leave Home

These purple jeans are an item I often forget I even own.  Putting together my polka dotted sweater remix post reminded me of their awesomeness and I had to wear this this week!

Thrifted Striped Tunic, $0.99

JC Penney Purple Jeans, $25

Gifted Scarf

Swapped Boots, $8

It has been a weird, weird weather week around here.  After the subzero temps finally quit, it warmed up. A lot. And then it rained for 2 days.  Hence all the mud in these photos.  It's been an odd January to dress for with the bi-polar weather, but we make it work.  I also know this is totally normal for mid-Michigan, but I'm used to the snow and cold staying around once it arrives.  50 degrees in January kind of blows my mind.

How has your week been?

Memories

Ella Moss Dress via Plato's Closet, $16 (similar by Ella Moss)

Gifted Scarf (similar)

JC Penney Boots, $50 (similar)

There used to be Fazoli's near where I grew up that I have fond memories of.  It was reasonably priced, the food was awesome, and they gave you as many bread sticks as you wanted.  I also went there with my friends one year before prom (wearing formal dresses to a fast casual restaurant is super fun).  So when we discovered a Fazoli's in Lansing, I gotta say, I was excited to give it a try.

Over the weekend, we did just that.  And I must say..I was disappointed.  Prices have gone up (a lot), and the food was just "meh".  However, the bread sticks are still amazing. :-)  Oh well...  what Fazoli's once was shall live on in my memory.

In style-related news, I really want to mix things up here and am trying to thing of a good outfit challenge besides the 30 x 30.  I am totally stuck.  Ideas?

Shades of Purple

Thrifted Top ($2); Thrifted Cardi; JCP Jeans ($20); Swapped Boots; Self Made Necklace

I am so glad I put on this comfy outfit this morning.  I started out the day planning to get groceries and apply for jobs.  Pretty low key, not too exciting.  When I got home from getting groceries I had a response to a job posting that required my attention.  I finished that and had a quick lunch, during which I got a call from another job.  After an awesome phone interview I got another call from my eye doctor to say my frames were in.  I ran up there, came home to a few more urgent emails.  Oh, and I'm supposed to have another phone interview before the day is done, I'm meeting a family tomorrow, and I have an in person interview on Wednesday.  

And don't even get me started on my husband's schedule.

When it rains, it pours I guess (in the best way possible). :-)

new frames!

This Week I Bought

For the last few weeks Kelsey has been doing a "what I bought this week" post to recap what she's bought online.  I love that it's not just clothes, she also shares cute little things she's bought for her family as well.  I thought it was such a fun idea that I'm doing one this week too!  We are on a tight budget and I feel like this will help keep me accountable. :-)

I found these 3 adorable notebooks and pack of note cards at Michael's this week for $1 each.  I've already starting using the one on the top left as a outfit idea list/wishlist.

Supplies to make this, also from Michael's (and I just read that I actually need blue glue..).

My husband and I went thrifting on Saturday and here's what I found:

This cute little shirt dress was only $5.  It has a very 50s silhouette to it when on so I'm excited to wear it!

Lacy top for $3.50.  I'm really excited to wear this too. :-)

2 huge sheer scarves for $2 each.

Adorable bucket hat for $4.

And lots of scrubs!  I got these two tops, another pair of pants, and two other sets for around $20.  I accepted a job giving flu shots at clinics this fall so I needed some work wear. :-)

And last but not least...a replacement charger for my camera.

What did you buy this week?