Husband Jeans

Thrifted Everything (jeans here, similar flats)

How was your long weekend? I wore this easy outfit for a Saturday of Labor Day sale shopping with my sister. I scored a couple pairs of awesome jeans from Gap, something I've been wanting to do for months. I'm so glad I waited until they went on sale. 

What are your thoughts on boyfriend jeans? I love these, but they completely lose their shape by the end of the day, as you can see here. I used to avoid them because they can be kind of shapeless, but their comfort can't be beat.

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Motivation

Thrifted Chambray Top (similar)
Stitch Fix Jeans
Thrifted Flats (similar)
Glasses c/o GlassesUSA

So we moved into our fixer-upper house last fall. Since then I've gone through stages of fixing it up. When we first moved in, I was really excited about it and couldn't wait to get started. Then when I took stock of everything that needed to be done I got a little overwhelmed and kind of gave up for a while. Then this spring I finally got sick of living in an ugly house and found some motivation again. Yesterday I woke up feeling ready to paint, so I tackled the bathroom. The awful green and brown paneling is now gone, the mirror has been reframed, and I have grand plans to paint the cabinets. It's such a small room so hopefully the near instant gratification of getting it done quickly will push me to do more in the rest of the house.

How did you spend your weekend?

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Week in Review

American Eagle Sweatshirt (similar); Gap Jeans via thredUP (here); Thrifted Aero Flats (similar); Cents of Style Necklace

This week:

1. My parents came to visit. It was short, but sweet.
2. We got cheap Easter candy on Monday. Yay. #reeseseggs
3. I rediscovered this necklace. I haven`t been able to find it since we moved and this week while spring cleaning it finally turned up again. I was thisclose to ordering a new one. I love it that much.
4. I`m getting my hair cut today and am super excited about it. I think I`m going a little shorter this time.

How was your week?

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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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Mental Health

F21 Sweater via Stacia; Thrifted Cords; Old Navy Scarf; Thrifted Booties; Gifted Necklace

Guys...I miss dressing up. It hasn't really been a priority since the move - we've just been so busy. I need to unearth the rest of my clothes and get back on the wagon. It's good for my mental health.

This was one of the last 30 for 30 outfits I put together. There's something so chic about brown and black together. It's definitely been a favorite the last few months.

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Giving In

Vintage Thrifted Blazer; Francesca's Collections Dress; Thrifted Belt and Booties

I had a totally girly outfit picked out the morning I wore this. Floral skirt, pink cardigan, lace top...the works. And then I put it all away and grabbed this. Strange how bipolar outfit moods can be.

Also, I finally gave into the tights. But they must be fleece lined. Must.

Happy Tuesday!

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Days Like This

Thrifted Top and Pants; Walmart Flats; Cents of Style Necklace

I've seen quite a few versions of the striped top/olive pants combo floating around the internet as of late. I totally copied this one right off of Merrick. I think it's super cute, and am glad olive pants are having their day. Olive is such a great fall color.

Annnd that's about all I have to say about that. :-) Hope you're all having a lovely Thursday.

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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!

Weekend Wear: Thrifting Heaven

Target Peplum Top, $5 (similar)

Necklace c/o Daily Charms

Rider's Refashioned Pants via Shopko, $20 (similar)

Walmart Flats, $3 (similar)

A new thrift store opened in our town this week and I donned this fun outfit to check it out.  I picked up a couple pairs of shorts, and necklace, and a few adorable books for my nephew.  It's a great little shop, and even better yet, it's right next door to my favorite thrift store, Volunteers of America!  It's like my own little corner of thrifting heaven.  

On a completely different note, how terrible is it that The Office is ending?! The series finale is this week and I am probably going to cry.  At least I still have Parks and Rec...

Hope you're having a fabulous Sunday!

Nanny Style: Little Things

JC Penney Chambray Top, $12 (exactly)

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

Walmart Statement Necklace, $3 (similar)

Walmart Flats, $5 (similar)

Last week I finally realized that I never finished watching the last season of my favorite show ever, House, MD.  We moved right in the middle of when it aired, so I only saw the first half.  I finally stuck it in our Netflix queue and am happily enjoying disc 1 while I write this post and listen to it thunderstorm.  And then I think I'm going to make myself a cup of tea.  Cause some week's it's the little things.

What little things have you been enjoying this week?

The Search

JCP Dress, $20 (similar)

Old Navy Scarf, $5

Forever 21 Leggings, $5

Connie Boots via Famous Footwear, $40 on clearance

I've worn this outfit so many times before. I've probably even blogged it. But alas, I love it, and it's what I wore this week.  I know I sing the praises of this dress all the time, but seriously.  It's amazing.  I just wish I could find more like it.

Speaking of finding clothes, I've been trying to find some tunics to add to my nanny wardrobe.  I'm thinking tunics and leggings would be a great alternative to tee shirts and jeans, while still being comfortable and easy to wash.  I'm looking for ones that are modest (read: not too low in the front), cheap, and loosely cut.  Sadly, most tunics I've found are more of a body con style, which I don't really care for or feel comfortable in.  I'm looking for something like this. Or this.  Something with a bit of structure at the waist or bust. Long sleeved, preferably. Maybe I should just shorten some dresses?  If you have a favorite, affordable tunic, let me know. :-)

Fashion Challenge: Teal

Thrifted and Refashioned Cardigan, $3 (similar)

Thrifted Top (similar)

JC Penney Skinny Ankle Jeans, $25

Thrifted Heels, $6 (similar)

Vintage Necklace

Hooray for another outfit challenge!  I saw the button on Coffee and Cardigans and excitedly signed up over at Megan Mae Daily.  

This teal top just keeps hanging on.  It has made it through countless closet purges, has been stained, rescued, and remixed over and over again.  It owes nothing, and keeps on giving.  Definitely one of my favorites, and one I was glad to pull out yet again for day one of the Fall Colors Fashion Challenge. :-)  I'm not totally sold on the skinny jeans look.  I usually wear wide leg jeans with heels or flats to balance out my hips.  I've seen other curvy bloggers rock skinny jeans like this though and look awesome, so I thought I'd give it a shot for the day!

Time for New Jeans

Thrifted Dress ($4); Payless Wedges ($10); Gifted Necklace

I'm never quite sure what to do with this dress besides thrown a cardigan over it.  It's still too hot for cardigans, so I'm forced to find other ways to style it.  I'm liking the leopard wedges though...

Have you run across this on Pinterest yet?  I did yesterday and it was mind blowing.  I've been wearing Old Navy jeans for the last year and can definitely attest to the fact that they stretch out.  What looks great at the beginning of the day is pretty loose by the time I take outfit photos.  I'm in no position to buy new jeans anywhere but the the thrift store right now, but I think I might actually do some trying on very soon to see if I can find some better fitting jeans.  I don't think I've ever tried on jeans that cost more than $30 brand new so it seems like a worthy experiment.

What do you think? What are your go-to jean brands?

Inspired by Wendy's Lookbook

Kohl's Tee ($10, right now they're only $6.99!); Icing Necklace ($2); Old Navy Jeans ($30); Payless Wedges ($10, similar)

I saw Wendy wear this outfit a while ago and knew I could copy it.  I not so patiently waited for the weather to cool down enough for jeans and happily donned this yesterday.  I really need to hem this shirt.  Right now it's bunching around my tummy and hips creating a lot of bulk.  Otherwise this outfit was just right for something quick to throw on when my husband woke me up yesterday morning before his interview asking if I'd like to go thrifting and get coffee.  Umm...yes?!

Cool Weather

Target Cardi ($9); Old Navy Tank ($7); Old Navy Jeans ($25); Payless Wedges similar ($8)

We experienced a small miracle two days ago.  The weather was...cool.  It didn't get much above 70 degrees all day long.  I had a hard time deciding what cardigan to wear I was so excited.  Hopefully we get a few more of these days so I can give the rest of them some love.  They're terribly lonely.

Also, I got my hair cut this week. I usually take this photo to every new stylist I go to and I get a slightly different cut each time.  Can't say I mind.  It's fun to switch it up a bit. :-)

How to Dress Like Taylor Swift

This month I managed to participate in Copy Cat Friday AND stay within my 30 for 30.  Win. :-)  I copied this look I pinned recently of Taylor Swift.

source

Vanity Blazer ($20); Thrifted Old Navy Skirt ($3); Walmart Flats ($3)

I usually try not to wear out items in my 30 for 30 right away, but I couldn't pass this up.  I really like this look. Business on the top and girly on the bottom! :-)

Mission: Put Together Week 2

Week 2 was all about pattern!

Weekend: Mixing Patterns & Ruffles

As before, check out my flickr set for more outfit details! :-)

more patterned clothes:

patterned clothes