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Posts Tagged ‘Shopping!’
Closet clean out!
I listed a few items out of my closet on eBay on Friday. Some dresses, and brand new items.
eBay username: ChurchofKrust
Day 14: I LOVE coral!
I’m a little bummed that I fell so behind last week. I got caught up in the holiday,and my high school reunion hoopla, among other things. It’s been a busy long weekend. but, it was nice and a much needed and longed for break. I’m too tired to update about everything. But, I did a lot. A few notable items:
- Had a fantastic short work day on Wednesday. Boss let us go at 3 to maximize our long weekend! So awesome.
-Made a double layer pumpkin cheesecake
-Ate an AMAZING Thanksgiving dinner, cooked by my Aunt.
-Went to Toys R’ Us and Old Navy ON Thanksgiving at 10pm and Midnight. Passed out before we made it Target,really didn’t care enough to wait in the cold anyway.
- Went to my 10 year High School Reunion. what a trip. But, pretty fun.
-Ate a 2nd Thanksgiving dinner, courtesy of my Dad (There is yet to be a 3rd… I am going to need all new pants)
-Cleaned and organized my apartment, sent some stuff off to goodwill! (Feels good to get rid of some stuff)
-Put up out Christmas tree!
I also did a ton of laundry, completely overhauled and organized my sewing desk area, and began my Christmas shopping)
And now, it’s back to the work week. It’s always harder after a long weekend.
I am in love with this top. I Love the color. I bought this top literally the day before I started the 30 for 3o. But, for some reason left it out of the original remix. But swapped it in recently 
And now I’m glad.
Today was really too cold to have my feet bare they way they were. I had a coat on all day, but was still pretty darn cold in the morning.
Coral blouse: Forever 21
Skinny Jeans: Old Navy
Wedges: Shiekh shoes
Scarf: Forever 21
Purse: Forever 21
Day 3: Olive being a winner!
I got to work today to find that I won $100 Cash from Beso.com through Elaine’s blog, Clothed Much. My heart pretty much stopped for a second. I remember entering the giveaway thinking if I won I would buy the Steve Madden Intyce in Grey. Since I have been lusting after them for some time. But, I’m not shopping this month. So, I may reward myself with them at the end of this shopping free month (but, that seems besides the point of the whole no shopping thing) But, I do plan to spend the winnings on something I can find on Beso.com, you can literally find anything looking for. I’m pretty stoked. I love winning. Thank you Elaine, I LOVE your blog. And Thank you, Beso.com. Did I just give an acceptance speech for winning $100? Pretty cheesy.
Day 3′s outfit is extremely uneventful. I almost don’t care to post it. But, I want to do them all. I scrambled this together in a rush this morning. I had originally planned another (cuter) outfit last night. But, it involved a skirt. And it didn’t end up feeling comfortable for today. It’s just one of those days. So, maybe later in the week I’ll wear it.
I love these olive jeans. I found them at TJ Maxx for $12.99!!!! I can’t wait to put them to better use with funner outfits.
White long sleeve tee: Old Navy
Olive Skinny Jeans: U-51 jeans via TJ Maxx
Flats: Kimchi and Blue via Urban Outfitters
Scarf: Target
Clutch: Vintage gift from Lolo. Who’s having a baby boy, VERY SOON, people! Due on the 15th. I’m getting pretty excited to race out to meet him as soon as I get the go ahead! I have to return to him his repaired Owl.
iPhone outfit post x2
I wore this last week, wasn’t going to post it, I thought it was too boring, but whatevs. I LOVE this vest. hard to see, but it’s salt and peppery knit, and sooo cozy. I sort wish it had sleeves, I would possibly never take it off. My sister let me wear her Seven for all Mankind high waist skinnies. They are very jegging-y. I felt really skinny in them and they totally flatten the tum tum. Fun times.
Layered white shirts: Target
Skinny jeans: Seven for All Mankind via Denim Warehouse sale
Knit vest: TJ Maxx
custom necklace: Piercing Pagoda(I think) via My awesome-o sister back in the day.
Boots: Bakers
This ensemble is from yesterday.Throughout this week I have gotten very relaxed in my outfits. The nights at work have been a bit longer than usual. So, so comfort is key. Also, I really love this yellow cardigan. I had been searching for the perfect one for a while, so that I could copy this outfit. But I did not want to spend very much money. The one in the picture is J.Crew and it wasn’t available anymore, and I’m sure when it was, it was like $100 or something ridiculous. I ended up coming across this one at Gap for $49. Still more than I wanted to spend, to I kept looking. But, THEN, Groupon had a $50 gift certificate for $25 one day, and I snatched that up, and viola! Sometimes, you just need a little patience. deals always come up.
Skinny jeans: Old Navy
B/W stripe top: TJ Maxx
Flats: Kimchi and Blue via Urban Outfitters
Scarf: Forever 21
Cardigan: Gap
Me and my shadow.
Another busy and long work day. Another gorgeous sunny day outside. I am going to be so relieved when this work week is over. Forecast for the weekend looks like rain. Perfect after a week like this, because I plan to hole myself up in my apartment and sew. I have a lot of fun things lined up to work on.
I mentioned I was planning to wear a dress today, and viola! I did. I bought this vintage dress on eBay just under a year ago, and finally wore it for the first time today. I love this thing. It fits like a glove, and I feel like it really flatters my body’s shape. it’s very fitted in the bust and waist and then has a lovely full (roomy) skirt for ye ol’ hips, thighs, and buns. It’s a great silhouette for a dress, and I don’t own enough like it. In fact it’s the only one…
I paired it with my Urban Renewal Vintage boots from Urban Outfitters. I bought these when I worked at Urban a few years ago. Last time I wore them I realized the sole was completely falling off. Like you could see my sock. I thought it’d be nice to wear them this season, so I took the to have them repaired. Well, now they are sparkling, and I’m so happy.
Dress: Vintage via eBay
Boots: Urban Renewal via Urban Outfitters.
Belt: Forever 21
Cardigan: Forever 21
I was thinking about it. This whole buying vintage and thrift shopping thing is pretty fun. But, there are so many different ways to find items. I have the most fun with eBay, partially because I love deals, and finding things super cheap makes me ecstatic. (this dress was $5 + $4 for shipping.) I do think it’s great though that people are able to make a business out of reselling special finds. Some people really do just have the eye for it. I don’t, I’ve bought a couple dresses I thought were cute, and once I got them home, I realized I had straight failed.
How do you like to shop for vintage pieces? Do you prefer to troll eBay and thrift shops for hidden gems, or do you like to shop at vintage resellers who pick and choose the gems for you?
Grown up, dress up: wedding attendee edition
So, I’m pretty stoked because I get to go to a wedding on Saturday. I LOVE weddings, and I love dressing up. I have only been to about 5 or 6 weddings in my lifetime, most of which I was fairly young. I have not been to a wedding in about the last 6 years. This is the second time I am going to a wedding without my parents. And as I have been preparing what to wear, I have realized that all of the dresses I own are too small for me since I’ve gained weight, and not appropriate for an adult to wear to a wedding. I have been shamefully shopping at Forever 21 and stores of the like for dresses, for years. But It’s a joke, because a forever 21 dress is like a t-shirt on me. But, I buy dresses to wear out on the town dancing in. Not to fancy events, until now. So, I have been on the hunt for the right dress to wear.
I originally planned to order a dress from Topshop. I saw this dress over a month ago, and thought about it for a bit, and then decided when I got paid LAST month I would order it.
In my head, it was perfect. A little old Hollywood glam, even. I worried what it might look like on my body a bit. Well, I put it off and eventually got completely sidetracked. And then Monday when I realized that I had nothing to wear it was way too late to order it. So, I’ve been on the hunt.
I tried these dress on yesterday.
This was nice, and simple enough. But, I wasn’t tooooo fond of the green on me for this particular type of thing. Wish it was in another color.
THIS! I loved the style, shape, and feel of it. It shaped my body sort of perfectly. the bunching in the stomach is great on the tum tum too. But this print and the colors, I could not get behind for an October outdoor, afternoon wedding. I hope to find this dress again someday, in other color options. Help me find one!
My sister-in-law very graciously, offered up a few of her dresses for me to try. One of which is my backup dress. It’s a black H&M dress, that might be too short for bare legs, and too hot to wear in the afternoon with tights. hmmmmm…
I know I’m being picky. I can’t help it though. I have this vision in my head of what I’d like to wear. Something Navy or mauve, that’s knee length or just above the knee. Also, I have these taupe pumps that I’d really like to wear!
One final hunting trip tonight. wish me luck. Secretly, I’m having a lot of fun!
I still want to buy the Topshop dress. Maybe I can wear it to a wedding I’m attending next year? lol
Closet Cleanout continues…
Did a purge last night, and listed some new items on eBay!
Lot’s of dresses. I have been hanging on to too many that do not fit me. It’s time to ship ‘em out and replace a few with something I can actually wear!
Check out my listings! eBay seller name ChurchofKrust.
Asos wishlist.
Asos is one of my favorite shopping sites. But, they do not have a wishlist option (just a save for later option which saves the item on a list for 30 days). And, I LOVE to create wishlists on retail sites. It’s almost theraputic. Or, I’m just crazy.
Anyhow, while finding pieces I love, I realized I could just create my wishlist here! duh.
Dresses:
Perfect fall/winter dresses for tights!
1. ASOS Mesh Insert Pleat Detail Dress in navy.
2. ASOS Gathered Waistband Dress in pink.
3. ASOS Frill Bib Panelled Hem Dress in maroon.
4. ASOS Ruched Seam Detail Tea Dress in purple.
5. Vero Moda Gathered Front Zip Dress in mustard.
6. ASOS Cotton Crochet Shift Dress in khaki.
7. ASOS Fit and Flare Dress in mustard and in oxblood.
And the rest:
1.Mango Wool Mix Camel Full Skirt.
2. ASOS Safari Print Playsuit.
Okay, so apparently, I just really want a lot of dresses. I’ve actually been planning to purge a a lot from my closet that I don’t wear. Maybe I can make enough $$$ back to buy a couple of these….
I totally wear hats…
Kind of amazing.
My sister and I saw this commercial last night:
We cracked up. It speaks to us. Emily, You gotta watch.
I totally identify.
Fantastic advertising, Target. But, I’m sure I’d still be hooked without it.
(Sorry for the poor video of someone recording there TV, but it was all I could get)
