Outfit Post - Vacation

I've been looking at these pictures for a good five minutes, trying to come up with something witty to say.  Unfortunately, I believe my wit has decided to start spring break early, without even a note to tell me it left.  How rude.  Oh well, I hope it has fun, and maybe went somewhere where it can work on it's tan.  That sucker is starting to pale in comparison.

Outfit Details:
Sweater: Gap Outlet, $8
Shirt: thrifted, $3
Belt: Plato's Closet resale, $4
Jeans: Wal-Mart, $12
Boots: gifted
Earrings: Icing by Claire's, $3 (old)

Outfit Post - Getting Warmer....

I'm calling it: Winter is OVER, folks! It's March, 78 degrees and sunny, and you won't hear any complaints from me.

Oh, what do you guys think of the new background for the pictures?  I've decided to step out of my comfort zone and start taking pictures in places other than by my front door.  So, if you happen to see a crazy redhead with a tripod running around town, don't worry.  It's just me.  And I'm not actually crazy.  Well, not certifiably.

Outfit Details:
Sweater: thrifted, $1.50
Cardigan: Kohl's, $11 (clearance)
Purple tank: Wal-Mart, $4
Jeans: Wal-Mart, $12
Shoes: Payless, $8 (old)
Necklace: JC Penney, $4 (clearance)
Funky nailpolish: unintentionally awesome

Outfit Post - Goodbye...

...to Winter!  In memoriam of the passing season, a layered look.  In retrospect, I feel like this outfit really needed a lot more jewelry, but it is what it is.  Now, I'm ready for Spring!

Also, from the department of random things that make me happy, here's a picture of Penny snuggled up in the covers:

"I don't wanna get up!"

Outfit Details:
Sweater: Wet Seal, $6 (old)
Dress: Target, $15
Belt: from dress
Necklace: DIY'd from an earring without a pair
Tights: JC Penney, $5
Boots: Shoe Carnival, $15 (clearance)

Outfit Post - Spiffy

 I got a new sweater, and it's spiffy.  See?

Why, hello there!

She wanted a hug...

Not gonna lie, the jewels on the sweater almost veer into ugly Christmas sweater territory, but I think that may be why I love it so much!  That, coupled with my current unhealthy obsession with lime green items.

Outfit Details:
Blue Shirt: Gap, $5 (clearance)
Black Tank: Wal-Mart, $4
Sweater: thrifted, $2
Jeans: Wal-Mart, $12
Shoes: Payless, $7 (so incredibly old!)
Necklace: $1 Jewelry Galore
Earrings: Hot Topic, $5

Outfit Post - Little Pops

I'm trying to keep it simple for work, but I couldn't resist some grey and yellow combination action.  I wish I had more witty and intelligent things to say about this outfit, but there just isn't anything.  I just like yellow and grey together.  Yep.

Outfit Details:
Shirt: Eddie Bauer Outlet, $10
Sweater: Charlotte Russe, $8 (old)
Jeans: Plato's Closet resale, $4
Shoes: Chucks, $45
Bracelet: gifted
Earrings: Icing by Claire's, $4 (old)
Scarf: Wal-Mart, $5

Outfit Post - Wonky

I don't know if you can see it, but there's a crooked board on the fence behind me.  It's kinda wonky, just like me.  And because it makes me happy, here's a close up:

Oh, and by the way, if you're planning on walking through some grass to stand by a fence and take pictures any time soon, maybe check to see if the grass is dry before walking through it with your suede boots...?

Outfit Details:
Dress: Kohl's, $10 (clearance)
LS Tee: Kohl's, $6
Tights: Target, $5
Sweater: gifted
Boots: gifted
Necklace: eBay, $7
Headband: don't recall (old)

Outfit Post - Jeans

Today's post is brought to you by: my new job!  I got the call last night, offering me a part-time cashier position at a local children's resale shop.  I'm pretty excited, both about working again after a two year hiatus, and about the discount I'll be getting on new clothes for Lexi.  The only downfall: the dress code is a logo T-shirt, jeans, and probably sneakers (unless I can find some affordable, comfortable, AND cute flats!).  I'll be dipping into my fairly large collection of jewelry to try and lend a little personality to the outfit!  All of that aside, I'm excited to start in this new position tomorrow, it's definitely an answer to prayer.

Outfit Details:
Coat: Navy supply store, gifted
AE Sweater: thrifted, $3
Purple tank: Eddie Bauer Outlet, $6
Jeans: Wal-Mart, $5 (clearance)
Boots: Shoe Carnival, $15 (clearance)
Earrings: handmade, $5
Necklace: $1 Jewelry Galore

Outfit Post - Red

I found something out today.  My closet has a deficit of red or pink clothing.  Normally, that wouldn't bother me, but when you want to dress up for a certain holiday (wait, was that today?), it's nice to have some selection.  Good thing I made this dress a few months ago, or I would've had to rely on my trusty red sweatpants.  No one wants to see that.

Outfit Details:
Dress: DIY, from materials on hand
Sweater: Sears, $3 (clearance)
Leggings: Target, $8
Boots: N Style, $15
Belt: my mom's closet
Earrings: Icing by Claire's, $5 (old)

Outfit Post: Thrifted

There's a beautiful little town just north of where I live called Eureka Springs.  There are so many great things about that city, but I won't go into all that detail here.   What I do want to talk about is one of their thrift stores.  It's called ECHO, and it's a thrift store/coffee shop/free health clinic.  What, you say?  Did I read that right?  Yes, my friends, my typist skills didn't fail me.  The proceeds from their thrift store go to helping people who cannot afford insurance get free health care, such as physicals and diabetes care.  Seriously, how cool is that?  That's where I got my sweater, as well as my purple skirt.  So, if you happen to be in Eureka (maybe picking up some candied jalapenos?), and also love thrifting, might I suggest checking out this store?

Outfit Details:
Sweater: thrifted, ECHO, $1.50
Skirt: thrifted, Goodwill, $4
Belt: borrowed from another skirt
Tights: Target, $5
Shoes: Charlotte Russe, $8 (old)
Necklace: Wet Seal, $4 (old)

Outfit Post - Sunny

Well, people, the groundhog saw his shadow.  Supposedly that means we'll have six more weeks of winter, but does that still apply if NWA hasn't really HAD a winter?  It's currently 64 degrees and sunny outside, about the same as it's been all week.  I'd be okay with six more weeks of this.  In honor of the bright and cheery day, the green jeans get to make another appearance.

Outfit Details:
Shirt: Gap, $5 (clearance)
Sweater: Wal-Mart, $8 (old)
Jeans: JC Penney, $15 (just saw these jeans on clearance for $8 the other day!)
Shoes: Payless Shoesource, $7 (insanely old)
Belt: my mom's closet
Long necklace: Forever 21, $5
Short necklace: gifted

Outfit Post - Color Rut

So I noticed the other day that I've been wearing pretty much the same color combination in almost every outfit I put together.  This is what's known as (in the extremely technical term that I just made up) a color rut.  Those colors happen to be some combination of black, purple, cream, grey, and sometimes gold.  Case in point:

In my defense, I did try to break it up with a nice little shock of green:

Expect to see more of these colors in the future.

On a related note, I've been in a inspiration rut lately as well.  It's a nice little combination of writer's block, monotony, and maybe a little bit of laziness on my part.  Any writers/creative types out there have any advice on how to break out of said rut?  I'd appreciate the help!  Love you guys!

Outfit Details:
Dress: thrifted, Gap, $10
Sweater: Charlotte Russe, $8 (old)
Boots: N Style, $15
Belt: my mom's closet
Scarf: mall kiosk, $5
Purple Tights: Target, $5
Earrings: Premier Designs (local ladies, the Spring catalog is out, ask me if you want to see it!)
Nail Polish: Pure Ice, 616CP Wild Thing, $2