Recessionista Part 5: The Final Wrap Up

Holy cow! It is pretty windy around here. Today's photo shoot has officially been compromised! ;)

Today is the final wrap up of the "recessionista week". I hope I have inspired some of you to get out there and take a peek into the local consignment shops and thrift stores around your area. Did you know that most of all the profit from these local shops go to benefit those in greater need? Helping others in your community all while looking cute to boot? What could be better?

Even if you are still a little anxious about this type of shopping, I urge you to get out there and try. Go with a friend or family member, take pictures, laugh--make it fun! You just never know what you will find...you may be pleasantly surprised. Have a great time with it and enjoy!

I also want to send out a quick thank you to my readers out there who have put up with these fun, silly photos I've been posting over the last five days. I don't know how fashion bloggers do it! I am so jealous of the amazing pictures I have seen on other blogs around the web. You have all inspired me and I hope to one day take pictures that are just as fabulous as yours.

My last great trendy find of the week was this royal purple Yves Saint Laurent pencil skirt (with pockets n'all). YSL!!!  The price?  $2.50. I mean, come onnnnnn! This is seriously just plain stealing, right? This skirt is perfect for work and adds a pop of color without being too bright or distracting. I just love it!

Today's Photo Bloopers (they were all pretty bad)...

 Have a fantastic weekend. xo

Recessionista Part 4: Pastels

Hello friends! I'm having a very relaxing day over here.  I had breakfast with a friend this morning and I'll be hanging with Brooklyn all afternoon, waiting for the Mr. to get home from work. Not too much going on. Boy, I love vacation. I hope your week is going well! Keep Smiling!
Today's look encompasses so many of the trends that I am loving at the moment...lace (isn't lace just the best), peplum, mint, and pastel denim. I purchased these vintage Fendi jeans at a local consignment boutique for $10.00! Fendi! Wowza. Can you even believe it? I was hesitant to buy them at first since they are more of a wide leg style (skinnies have become a staple), but I have to say, I'm pretty happy with them. I look forward to pairing them with a boyfriend blazer with hair pulled back for an upcoming night out with friends.

Today's Photo Bloopers...

              

Hullooo luvvaaa

I snatched up these bad girls yesterday. I have to say...best purchase in a long time! While we've only been acquainted for a little over a day, I'm so in love! I've been in search for a comfy Spring shoe for a while now. I've tried ballet flats, flat sandals, and flip flops (flops...not quite appropriate for a business casual work environment) but have found that they do not have enough support for boppin' around all day with my littles' in grade one! Comfort and cuteness? Come on now, you can't have it all, right? Wrong! YOU CAN! Sperry Top-Sider Boat Shoes! Bingo.

Sport these cuties with a pair of skinny cropped jeans/pants, a collared shirt, trench coat, and a pair of stylish sunnies and you are good to go! Your feet will thank you. 

Go ahead...check them out here!

Here are some of the others I took for a test drive around the mall...(may go back and purchase...I mean...)

the boys and the girls

This video has been cracking me up for just about a week now. I love her overall passion and outlook. Too cute for words!

She reminds me of someone I know veryyy well actually (that's me in the middle, sister left, cousin right)...What do we think...look alike or what? ;)



Seeing Double

I think I have a problem over here, friends. I always knew my shopping love addiction was a little bit out of control, but this morning as I was rummaging through my closet, my every doubt was most definitely reconfirmed... I have a doubling issue, a twin complex if you wish, a case of multiple madness. Catch my drift?

When I shop, I buy everything in two's. I simply can not buy just one thing. Even if I go into a store for one of something, I simply HAVE to purchase two. Also, if I really fall in love with an item, I must buy it in two colors. Not ever three or four but two! Complex? I think yes.

I noticed this little tid-bit of information this morning as I was trying on my outfit choices for the day. I picked up a shirt and realized that I had worn the same shirt in a different color a couple days prior. Different shirt, same style...what to do (big issue, huh)? I put it back on the hanger floor and continued on to the next.

I find that when I purchase a twin of something, I limit myself and my choices. I work at a school with all women, people. We pay attention to these things! I would hate to be a repeating offender! Picking out my attire is one part of my crazy day (hanging with 6/7 year olds) that I can actually control and I'm not about to give that up or limit its overall pleasure.

Some may think that this is a superficial and insignificant topic to write about, but hey, I needed a silly, little pick me up after the week I've had annnnnd besides, it's fun and so very true! I would love to hear opinions...what do we think about this...am I a nut...is this normal...thoughts? xo