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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Here and There

Oh hiiiii internet. I've been working a lot of long days at my new job, and it's been insanely cold out lately, so outfit photos just haven't been happening. Here's a few things I've worn recently though, courtesy of my bathroom mirror.

Gap Top (here) and Jeans (here); Famous Footwear Boots (similar) Glasses c/o Firmoo

I wore this out for girls lunch and grocery shopping with my sister last week!

Old Navy Tee (here); Thrifted Cardigan (similar); Gap Jeans (here); Famout Footwear Boots (similar)

Worn to work. I just love this tee, it reminds me of the Mighty Mac.

How has February been treating you?

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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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Sweet Style: 1.21.15

Vanity Blazer (similar)
Hanes Tee (here)
Jean c/o American Eagle (here)
Connie Boots (similar)
Kohl's Scarf (similar)

I usually wear a skirt to church, but for the month of January, we have nursery duty. Which means I have to be able to sit on the floor with 1 year olds. Which means pants. The blazer made it feel a little dressier, and better yet, it's a stretchy cotton. Perfect for nursery duty.

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Revamped

Thrifted Top; Gap Jeans; Swapped Boots

I thrifted this top a few weeks ago, but the sleeves were really wide and odd. I quickly took them in to make them more fitted and now I have a snazzy and festive striped top. 

I wore this for our Christmas photo. We haven't taken a Christmas photo for a few years, so it was nice to finally have an updated shot to send our families. We even tried to get the dogs in a act...they weren't impressed.

So yeah... Merry Christmas and all that.

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Classic.

Thrifted Top (similar)
Scarf c/o Daily Charms
Gap Jeans (here, on sale!)
Swapped Boots (similar)

This outfit is such a fall classic. Stripes and a scarf with easy jeans. My favorite.

Mid-October is peak color time in mid-Michigan, so we've been really enjoying the beauty of fall this week. My camera and I are happy, and so are my boots. How are the colors where you are?

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Impulse Buy

Vintage Top (similar from Old Navy - $3!)
Gap Jeans (here)
Thrifted Flats (similar)
Handmade Necklace via Antique Market (buy on Etsy)

I almost didn't buy these jeans. I went to Gap over Labor Day weekend specifically to buy a pair of dark wash skinny jeans. I grabbed those, and my sister pointed out that they had a few pairs of jeans on the clearance rack. These were sitting there, in my size, for just $14. I'm not usually one for ripped jeans, but for $14? They've turned out to be a great buy. In fact, I've worn them more times than the dark wash jeans I actually set out to get.

What are your favorite impulse buys?

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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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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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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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More Gripes

Thrifted Top (similar); NY & Co Necklace (similar); JCPenney Jeans; Modcloth Boots (similar)

So I keep my pictures organized by season. Usually March is when I start my "spring" folder. Somehow that just feels wrong at the moment...

Rather than continue to grip about the weather, lets talk about something else, shall we? Liiiike...the weekend! My brothers came down to visit and we had a ball. We took them to 5 Guys, the mall, and our huge church. It`s always fun to have all 5 siblings together.

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Above Freezing

Kohl`s Scarf (similar); DIY Monogrammed Cardigan (tutorial here); F21 Dress (almost exact); Charlotte Russe Boots (love these over the knee ones)

Guys...it is supposed to be 36 degrees today. I can`t even remember the last time it was above freezing and I'm insanely excited.

I've spent the bulk of my week so far reading Divergent. I checked it out of the library on Sunday and am already almost done. What can I say? It is ridiculously good. I thought it would be way too similar to The Hunger Games, but I was wrong. There are a lot of little nuances to the story that make it really interesting, and way more in depth than THG was.

Have you gotten on the Divergent series boat yet?

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Spring Boot

Rain boots always strike me as a fall and spring boot. But, I see other bloggers sporting them in the snow, so I thought I`d give it a shot. Let me tell you, I am glad it was in the 20s that day. Cold, cold feet. Obviously those bloggers live in a place with a much milder winter. Or they`re just much more tolerant of cold feet than I.

Thrifted J Crew Top (cheapie from JCP); Target Infinity Scarf (similar); Gap Jeans via thredUP; Boots via Amazon

Happy Friday, and happy Valentines Day! Any exciting plans? My sweet husband is making dinner tonight. I`m looking forward to a low-key evening at home. We went out once for dinner on V-Day and it was almost torturous. This introvert does not enjoy the crazy crowds, long waits for a table, and heavy traffic. Give me pasta and wine in the comfort of my own home over that mess any day.

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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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What Matters

Tunic via thredUP (similar); Thrifted H&M Cardigan (similar); Target Jeggings; Modcloth Boots (similar)

I don't really know what to write here today. I am at the end of a good Saturday. I spent some time with my sister, watched a movie with my husband, and had a delicious dinner.

I went to the eye doctor for my annual dilated eye exam on Friday and got some news. Another one of those diagnoses that goes like ``well, this could be related to your diabetes, but it could be absolutely nothing so don't worry about it and come back in a year.`` Yeah, that`s just what I want to hear.

Sometimes I feel beaten by this disease. I feel like I am fighting a losing battle that will someday take my kidneys, my limbs, and my eyesight. I`ll be left a blind, footless young woman on dialysis.

But then I read things like this. And this. And I know it`ll be ok. I have what I need for today, and that`s what matters.

Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come.

Proverbs 31:24

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Nanny Style: Red

Thrifted Sweater (similar); Old Navy Scarf (similar); Gap Jeans via thredUP; Charlotte Russe Boots (similar)

I have been wanting a pair of red boots for years. I bought these forever ago and ended up returning them because they didn't fit quite right. I tried to order a pair from Hautelook recently and was sent a pair of shoes that were definitely not red boots. I finally stumbled upon these last weekend, marked down to just $9. Good things come to those who wait, I suppose.

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Why Pixie Cuts Are Awesome

Kohl`s Scarf (similar); Thrifted Shirt (similar); Gap Jeans via thredUP (exact); Thrifted Boots (similar)

Let me tell you a few awesome things about having short hair:

1. Huge scarves. My hair was just the right awkward length before that it hit scarves weird. Now I can wear a giant, chunky scarf and bam...no weirdness.
2. Huge earrings. Suddenly you can see them! Amazing!
3. Bright colors. Maybe having short hair just makes me bolder but I suddenly feel like I can wear as many bright colors as I want and can do no wrong.
4. Confidence. It`s odd to say I suddenly feel like myself again but it`s true. I was hanging on to a safe cut that wasen`t quite me. When I let it go my confidence had room to grow again. Weird how a simple hair cut can be such an emotional experience.

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