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I Got it @Goodwill

Hello Friends and Happy Hump Day Wednesday!

 Today’s totally thrifted outfit with the exception of the shoes was purchased at Goodwill.  Each piece was purchased separately from a Goodwill store either in Middletown or Smyrna.

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 In my mind I saw this outfit fitting differently, but hubby said it looked okay, so I stayed with it.  The sweater, top, and skirt were $3.75 each but I bought them during the 20% off sale, paying only $3.00 each, and the belt was 80 cents.  #winning

I Got it @Goodwill

The suede pumps are Chinese Laundry, purchased from DSW, and off-black pantyhose from Walmart.

I thought about using a different style belt, however, it wasn’t until I got to work that I decided to change the way I wore the belt.  I put it around the top and not the sweater which made me feel and look less bulky.

What do  you think, which way would you have worn it?

After work I met up with one of the 2014 Goodwill Runway Show models and found these Nine West booties which now makes this outfit totally thrifted.

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You never know what you might find at your local Goodwill, look what I saw before leaving.

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Unfortunately, they were a size 7, too small for my feet and at $250.00, were too big for my purse.

Today I am linking up with Whitney Nic James for her Snow Day OOTD and ColorBlind Thrifters Anonymous pick of the week.

Stay Blessed ~ No Stress in 2014!

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WIWW – Totally Thrifted Turtlenecks

Hello Friends and Happy Hump Day Wednesday

I have been sticking to my resolution of enjoying each day to it’s fullest and not just living for the weekend, however, to be honest, I am looking forward to Saturday!  The days are getting longer so there’s more light during my evening commute, but it’s still a tiring commute so it’s only the weekends that I get to sleep in.

Today’s outfit with the exception of the animal print booties was totally thrifted from GW Boutique during their 20% off sale.

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I picked up a few turtleneck sweaters even though I don’t particularly like how they emphasis my turkey neck, they do keep me warm.  Mustard is one of my favorite colors and this Talbot’s sweater has just the right amount of stretch so I don’t feel like I’m being choked.

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 I fell in love with this belt but even more so with the price – $1.00 #winning

Just like black shoes, you can never have too many pairs of black pants and these are also Talbot’s.  The booties were purchased at the Deb Shop last year at the Exton Square Mall.

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 So the grand total for today’s outfit minus the booties was $6.80!

Have you thrifted a good deal lately?

I’m linking up with some other thrifty fashionistas over at Thrifters Anonymous and Style Link Up

 

Stay Blessed ~ No Stress in 2014

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Weekend Wind-Down Party #WWDParty

Hello Friends and Welcome to the Weekend Wind-Down Party #2

I want to thank each one of you who linked up last week.  It was an awesome turnout with more than 100 bloggers joining in on the fun!  

I’m thrilled to be able to bring you this party each week along with 7 other fun bloggers. We’re excited to get your posts to see what you have to share with us! To start the party we’ve chosen 8 unique features from last week which was difficult because there were so many!  

(Please note that we will only select posts that has linked back to the #WWDParty)

Here are this week’s fabulous features:

A Fresh Start on a Budget
A FRESH START

True Blue Baking

true blue baking

From This Kitchen Table

from this kitchen table

Mums Make Lists

mums make a list

Calm Healthy Sexy

The Crazy Craft Lady

the crazy craft lady

High Latitude Style

high latitude style

Michelle Paige

michelle paige

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As your hosts we ask that you not forget to add our link or put the button on your page so others will know where the party is.

Pour yourself a glass of wine or water and let’s get this party started!

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Layering Up on Casual Fri-Yay

Hello Friends and Happy Fri-Yay!

Today is the 2nd week of the #WWDParty, and the link will be live at 6:00 p.m.  So after you get home and wind down, come back and share a link or two of any of your posts from the week.

One of my favorite fashion blogs is FreeUrCloset and this week Nensi featured “How to Layer Like a Pro” which I wanted to try but am by no means a Pro!  I can’t wear a lot of layers because I’m warm by nature and menopause definitely doesn’t make it any better so this is what I came up with.

Layering like a pro

 Layer 1 and 2 if you count the Infinity Scarf

Layering Like a Pro

 Layer 3 is the vest.  Believe it or not, this Cable Knit Sweater once belonged to Gloria, my sister so that makes it at least 25 years old!

Mark by Avon handbag

 

Boots | Rugged Wearhouse // Handbag | Mark by Avon

 

Infinity Scarf | Burlington Coat Factory

 

 Reversible Vest | Old Navy

 

So what do you think – semi-Pro?

Stay Blessed – No Stress in the New Year!

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Staying Warm in a Skirt

 

 Hello Friends and Happy Hump Day Wednesday

 

 My husband usually takes an interest in what I wear to work, even though he complains that I have too many clothes.  Our schedules overlap with him leaving before I wake, and when I get home he’s downstairs working out and I’m anxious to change.  On Sunday when he asked what I had chosen I reluctantly said, “pants, because of the snow”, he knows I prefer to wear dresses and skirts to work and jeans or pants on the weekends.  Most if not all of my skirts are thrifted, they are the first things I look for at Goodwill.

Even though it’s the winter season and we are dealing with snowstorms and extreme temperatures I still like wearing skirts to work and will simply layer up with tights, boots and sometimes even Long Johns!

Faux Suede Knee High Boots

 Faux Suede Boots // Rugged Wearhouse

It's cold but that won't stop me from wearing my skirts

 

Animal Print Maxi Skirt – Goodwill

 

Of course I’ll wear a long coat but I am quite comfortable in a skirt during the winter.

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 How about you ladies, do you wear dresses and skirts in the winter?

I Feel Pretty warm in my boots as does Alison, so come on over and join in on her Link Up today.

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Stay Blessed – No Stress in the New Year!

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Thankful Thursday

Hello Friends and Happy Thankful Thursday

Last month I received a wonderful gift-from-the-heart from a fellow blogger who will remain nameless, but it gave me an opportunity to “pay it forward”.  Sharing your blessings not only makes you feel good but it can also make you look good too!

 Both and top and corduroy skirt were thrifted from Goodwill

 

 Textured tights | Walmart

Whenever you get a chance, pay it forward my friends and you’ll stay blessed!

Thrifting and Shoes are my two favorite things – what are yours?Come on over to Katherine’s Corner and share at today’s Favorite Things Hop!

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Stay Blessed – No Stress in the New Year!

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Same Skirt ~ Different Season

Hello Friends and Happy Hump Day Wednesday

I trust your week is going well and all is good in your neighborhood! When I decided to wear this maxi skirt the first thing I noticed was how beautifully the colors transitioned from Summer to Fall.

Although there is still plenty of snow left on the ground or at least on my back deck, the winds were mild enough so my legs didn’t get too cold. The longer sweater and booties also kept me warm so perhaps this skirt will make another appearance during a winter month (with tights and over-the-knee boots).

Same skirt Different Season

This sweater was actually a Christmas gift that my hubby gave to my grandmother over 10 years ago.  I’ve always loved the color and the length as well as the crocheted cowl neck collar.

The beige booties were purchased a few seasons ago at Rugged Wearhouse and are quite comfortable, more so than the brown ones that I gave away last week on Instagram.  If you don’t follow, you should because I will be giving away more in the near future. #payitforward

Here I tried to re-create the #myessence photo, so what do you think, which season did I wear it better?

I know you are busy but if you get a chance hop over to Alison’s blog and “Get Your Pretty On!” this wonderful Wednesday.  

Have a blessed day and don’t forget to share it – Smooches!

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Sunrise & Sunset From The Back Deck

Hello Friends and Happy Monday

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and are up and at ’em for a terrific week ahead.  I’m usually up at 6:00 a.m. but never home before 6:00 p.m, which is why I can catch a weekday sunrise but not a sunset.  However, thanks to last week’s snow storm, I was able to catch them both from my back deck.

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Behind me and to my left the sun is rising but in order to get a good shot and not one of me squinting, I had to step forward a bit.

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Now with the holidays approaching I begin to think and miss my sister and grandmother even more.  I have a hat box full of jewelry including brooches and pins that once belonged to them so I decided to wear two of them together in their honor.

OOTD 12 11 13 030  These Route 66 knee high suede boots were purchased several years ago at Kmart.  I keep them dry and clean by spraying them with a rain&stain guard protector from Payless.

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 Which do you prefer, a sunrise or a sunset?

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Remember the song, “These boots were made for walking” by Nancy Sinatra? You may be too young and if you are, here it is on YouTube.

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Have a fantabulous day – Smooches!

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Wrap it up Wednesday – OOTD

Hello Friends and Happy Hump Day Wednesday!

Last week before this burst of Wintery weather I was wearing scarves and wraps because I don’t particularly like wearing coats, especially while driving.

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Wrap – Burlington Coat Factory | Skirt and Polka Dot Top – thrifted from GW Boutique  | Shoes – thrifted from The Salvation Army

Wraps and scarves are easy breezy to put on and take off and were perfect for the late Autumn weather.

But now that the snow has arrived with a vengence, I guess it’s time to break out the full winter gear…the hats, coats, scarves AND gloves…

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but then again…maybe not!

Have you pulled out your winter gear?

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Linking up today with my girl Whitney for Personal Style Wednesday – come on over and check out her “Thriftmas List”

Stay warm and have a fantabulous day – Smooches!

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Favorite Fall Scarf

Hello Friends and Happy Hump Day Wednesday

Do you have an article of clothing that has sentimental value and you know that you’ll never ever get rid of it?  Well that’s exactly how I feel about this scarf that once belonged to my sister, Gloria.  I don’t particularly like wearing coats and jackets so this large wrap scarf is perfect for the Fall weather and I know it’ll be part of my wardrobe forever!

Made of 100% Viscose in India reminded my best friend of a Magic Carpet but no matter what it will always be my Favorite Fall Scarf!  

What is your favorite article of clothing that has high sentimental value?

Linking up today with Personal Style Wednesday – hop on over and join in on the fashion fun!  

Have a fantastical day – Smooches!

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