Last Friday, I had the day off and went shopping at Savers and Treasure Chest. I got some fantastic deals. I was pretty excited by what I found...
Banana Republic Silk Skirt $5.00
This skirt is really pretty, the colors are really different, for me anyways!
Also, I am not used to this cut of skirt, it is A-line (at least that is what I think it would be called!) I wore it last week with a rust colored button down and this cute denim jacket I got a few weeks ago at the Clothes Mentor, which is a consignment shop. It was only $14.50 or something around that price.
I love the back of this jacket.
Some other fun items I got last weekend - Old Navy rain coat $7.20; Lauren silk blouse $2.45, lime green and rust button downs $2.50 & $3.50; Urban Apparel Black lace cardi/top $4.
This black and white polka-dot skirt is really cute. It has cute flower appliques sewn on. I got it for $2.50. I also got an Ann Taylor skirt - black with cream flowers w/ blue centers $2.45; I am not sure if I can pull off the black, pink and white skirt. It is full on the bottom. I know I would need to wear something more fitted because it is fuller on the bottom right? But would a belted cardigan be OK or does it need to have something tucked to show the pink bow trim?
I am really building a fun wardrobe! I have never had this many brand name clothes in my life! For me, an average brand was Merona! Not that there is anything wrong with that...(thinking of Seinfeld!!) but it is fun to be able to add so many items to my wardrobe without breaking the bank and its kinda ECO friendly too.
Also, I finally know what they mean by shopping your own closet(s) - I have my clothes spread out in 3 small closets! I pick out a bottom and then go pick a couple tops that would work. Jan. 2008, I had one pair of really nice black trousers, size 16. I would wear the same black trousers everyday, M-F and had 5 tops (one for each day).
I dressed to blend in; I am not saying there is anything wrong with size 16...but I am only 5'3, and it was impacting my health or for sure my well being. Who am I kidding? It is because i had my 25 year class reunion last year...I am on the 5 year cycle. I always take off weight for my reunion. So...now, about 16 months later...I am down to a 4! I feel so much better!
For all of you who are going to ask how I did it...I wish I could tell you I took a "magic pill or magic potion"...but I started eating better and moving more. No fast food : ( and I work out a minimum of 5 days a week. Sadly, I have done this 5 other times in my life. I have been on this roller coaster since about 4th grade! Maybe my new found passion for thrifting will keep me motivated!
Anyways, if you can give me some advice about what to wear with the pink, black, white skirt, I would appreciate it!
Enjoy your day : )
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Hi YLFers,
A couple weeks ago I posted photos of some potential outfits. A few gals requested a tutorial on how I knotted my scarf. I completely cracked up, because this is the first time in my life I have worn a scarf for decorative purposes! I tried the "Angie Knot" and was not at all successful. I ended figuring out my own way to tie it and it is pathetically, crazily EASY!!!!!! Seriously...I am almost embarrased to post the photos. But since you gals were nice enough to comment on it...well here it is.
My scarf is about 66 inches long and maybe 20 inches wide. I rolled lightly rolled it like this:
I wrapped it around my neck, so the ends crossed over behind my neck and hung down the front (please excuse how I look!)
I slightly re-rolled the hanging down piece:
The hanging down piece then is put over and through the loop around my neck
Repeat on the opposite side.
And viola...
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I wore this outfit to work today, before I read Angie's blog post on wearing patterns. I would like some feedback please. This is a combination I would never ever had put together before I started reading YLF. Maybe I didn't do a great job - but it felt good to be outside my normal "box" and try something a little funky and fun. Any feedback, advice is very much appreciated!
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Something else I wanted to share...since I have gotten so many hints and tips from all of you...
I don't have enough disposable income to buy lots of fun purses/hand bags. I have one large black bag with white trim. It is rather bland looking - so last year I came up with a fun way to add some interest. I weave a fun, colorful scarf thru the handles/hardware. I have a black trench that I wear this time of year - so this little bit of color really helps an otherwise drab ensemble.
Hi YLF gals,
This is my first attempt at submitting photos for critique. Believe it or not, my hobby is photography and you sure would not know it from these photos! They really stink!!!
I am not sure if the combintations I have here are acceptable or not. The first one is a dressier skirt, and I have paired it with a pink short sleeve sweater that I left untucked, I have added a light brown twill type blazer and lime green scarf. This is also my first attempt at wearing a scarf! Is it too overwhelming? Any advise and critique you can provide would be great (back on the forum). I didn't have my shoes at home (I leave most of them at the office so I can wear my tennis shoes to work - I know that isn't very stylish!). I would be wearing brown mary-jane type heels with this outfit.
Another view:
This is a wrap dress that I paired with a denim jacket. I would also wear a short strand of larger size pearls and black mary jane type heels.
Again, sorry about the crappy photos! I do much better with landscapes!!!
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Thanks, Susan
when we were at Quarry Park, my mom used her new camera...and she took a photo of me taking pictures!
I had these on a different memory card...these are pretty cute. What a beautiful mommy!
I zoomed in on A's eyes...she is so sweet.
Big brother...I think here he looks a lot like his daddy!
This is one of my favorites! Can't you just about hear him squealing with delight?
Happy Anniversary to Bruce and I. Seven years ago today Bruce proposed to me out at St. John's. We celebrated this day instead of a wedding date...I didn't want to get married! A never-ending engagement period was fine with me! I was so happy just living together, and I didn't want anything to change...(been down that road before!) But life stepped in and we decided we should "just do it." We did and I have never been happier.
Here is a recent photo of my fabulous and hot husband! I love you honey!
I had my first attempt at a family photo shoot last evening. A friend/co-worker and his wife had a baby girl on June 9th. I always wanted to offer to take photos for my "baby gift", but didn't have the nerve until a few weeks ago. I told him that it was hard to offer someone a gift where they are going to be "guinea pigs!"...but that they were.
I went to their fabulous home after work yesterday. I took quite a few photos...but it seemed to get dark too quickly, my camera didn't seem to be working properly, the flash didn't seem to automatically fire which made the pictures a bit too dark and not as sharp as I would have liked or expected. My old camera never seemed to have this issue.
Their 2 year old son C was a trooper...we went to the park near their home and he wanted to stay and play. He certainly kept me running. I am thinking...possibly I should have used a more sedentary subject for my testing phase!
I was so bummed when I opened the initial photos last night...I was really disappointed in the quality and clarity of the images. I did my tweaking in PSE, but it still didn't seem to be what I was hoping for. I am still not certain if it was the poor lighting, camera malfunction, my inability to capture enough good images. Maybe it was having a "moving target" as a subject, whatever it it, I was truly disappointed with the pictures. I thought about just telling them that my memory card didn't record the images and I had nothing.
I talked to my friend Jennifer who was really encouraging as usual, but I got a wonderful "pep talk" email from another friend/co worker/charter member of my fan club, Judy. She wrote me such a thoughful and inspiring email. She is always so full of encouragement and praise. I decided to give it another whirl.
I took another look at the photos when I got home tonight and thinking...well...maybe if they are making a collage for their Christmas card and the photos won't be enlarged a great deal...maybe I could make something work.
I am a lot happier with these than I was last night. I think adding the border and logo made them look more professional and thus...maybe a little better! I decided today that portraiture is probably too stressful for me! I will stick to landscapes that way no one is counting on me to capture something important!
For slide show above
Still not exactly what I was hoping for...but not as bad as I feared. I guess I won't be listing my camera on ebay!
Bruce and I went out last evening to take a few more fall leaf photos...most of the trees look past their peak...but we got some wonderful sunset photos. Slide show - click here . It was a gorgeous evening...today my mom is going with Lydia and her preschool on a field trip to an orchard! The weather should be wonderful for them! I hope mom gets lots of photos with her new camera we got her form her b-day!
