What I Wore - *Bring on the Flowers*
Monday, February 6, 2012
Hey lovelies!!!
Thank you guys so much for the good wishes on my engagement post!!
Part of me wants to go into the story but the other part of me doesn't because I promise it is not a crazy "movie-esque" proposal. I feel like I may you guys down!! But of course if nothing else...I'm daringly honest...SO I will share the story SOON!
How was your weekend? I spend the weekend meeting up with girlfriends who wanted to know more about the engagement and also spent some time with my lovely mother to start figuring out a game plan!
Oh before I get to the photos I HAVE to share this amazing deal. Seriously.
I posted about the places I shop and I've got another one to add to the glasses category.
Ladies who wear glasses please take advantage of this deal!
If you've never purchased glasses from Coastal Lenses you can get a FREE pair of glasses! FREE!! I can't be anymore excited about it. I bought an $88.00 pair of glasses for only the cost of shipping last night! Make sure you have your prescription info!
*These are the glasses I bought!*
If you get a pair let me know which one you get too! There are so many options. I'm giddy about it...it's sad how exciting a new pair of glasses can make me!
Okay, onto the wears!
This is me reprimanding my *now fiance* about taking video of me not photos. He gets that reprimand and face very often.
*Looks like these were taken BEFORE the proposal!*
Wears from Head to Toe -
Dress - thrifted
Necklace - thrifted
Earrings - World Market
Crocheted Cardigan - thrifted
Belt - it came with the dress!
Tights - Hue tights from Dillards
Shoes - OLD shoes from Dillards the brand is Gianni Bini
A thrift heavy outfit. It's one of my favorite dresses. It's so fun and easy to throw on and go!
Talk to you soon!!
Friday Finds - A Not So Covert Disguise for an Announcement!
Friday, February 3, 2012
So! You're probably wondering...what the heck is the title about...so instead of going into my plans for the weekend and all the normal stuff....
I'm going to get straight to the finds!!
(And yes my descriptions will be vague...it's more fun that way!)
(And yes my descriptions will be vague...it's more fun that way!)
Card/Program Basket via MinSvenskaLandgard - Could this be any more perfectly rustic?
Milk Bottle Centerpiece via MinSvenskaLandgard - Soooo dreamy and lovely!
Directional Arrows via MyPrimitiveBoutique - Come on! Who doesn't love directional arrows? Especially ones that are pointing towards cocktails.
Vintage inspired guest book via bindingbee - Whaaaat??? I LOVE it!
Custom Kawaii Toppers via Garden4Arts - And to make this post even MORE obvious....
I'm Engaged!!!!
(yes it needed to be that large a font! Sorry for the awful lighting...I took them at night!)
Eeeeeeek!!!
I'll have to save the story for another time. It is hilarious...because it is so me. A mess!! :p
So for now...I'm gonna leave it at that : )
Talk to you soon!
Random Wednesday #11 - Antiques, cats (again!), and records!
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
So I feel like every day could be considered random for me.
I swear I try to plan my day and then a pebble of some varying shape and size gets thrown in the spokes and my day goes all wonky.
But alas, I will try to keep some order in my world and make Wendesday the only "official" day of random!
I mentioned on Monday that I'd share what the other 25% of my weekend consisted of today so here it is!
Fun at the antique village!
Man oh man...I spent 2 hours at the Bayard Antique Village last Saturday...and I'm so glad I took my time to really dig into the stuff!
The first photo is of the BOX full of goodies. Yep, they gave me a box, a large part of the village is a giant "barn" that is full of odds and ends. Plus on the outside there are little "cottages" that have specific items like all Christmas items or all shabby chic goodies.
The box has a vintage (union made!) blueberry velvet blazer. Sadly it's not my size so that'll be in the shop eventually. A handful of records. A cute vintage planter. The rest of the items are in the single photos.
I managed to find the PERFECT odds and ends for the much needed coffee table decor. (See third photo) That adorable little bumble bee item is a vintage sugar jar!
Do you have a large outdoors antique mall in your neighborhood? If not...you should come to Jacksonville so we can go to the Bayard Antique mall and shop!! : )
Other random photos -
I'm participating in the photo a day this month! Yaaay! I'll be on twitter and instagram...are you participating?
That's me...in my pj's...that's Trixie ON my pj's.
My Charlie girl eyeing my records that I had just brought home. A box of records for 15 bucks...AND there were a pretty large amount of really good records!
Speaking of records...have you seen this beauty? It's an REO Speedwagon record. Now it is decoration. Come on!! Look at the cool cats!
That's it! That's enough randomness for this week anyway :p
Oh! Did you see my shopping guide? I have to try not to look at it...it makes me want to shop!!
My Shopping Guide 101 - A look at where I shop and my savings tactics!
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Hey lovelies!
So let me start off by saying, if you know me personally or if you read my blog every once in a while, you know that I LOVE to shop.
If I could make a living being a personal shopper or consultant. I would because...let's face it...I'm addicted.
Not to the point that I can't pay them bills!! I swear!
You may be wondering what the heck this post will include. Let me give you a brief synopsis.
- (Some places) Where I shop
-How I save (so important!)
-What to look for
So ladies...let's begin!
*Make sure you KNOW your measurements! Don't be afraid to measure and find out...it will help so much when buying online!*
(FYI - there are lots description in this!)
*Make sure you KNOW your measurements! Don't be afraid to measure and find out...it will help so much when buying online!*
(FYI - there are lots description in this!)
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*Let me say that I don't shop at any particular place. There's no way you will find great deals if you just stick to a couple of places. You have to broaden your shopping horizons! Branch out!*
EBay -
Here's what I find to be the best tactic with ebay. Do you have a particular brand that you buy? Is there a size you feel comfortable buying online from that brand?
In this scenario Forever21 (for cardigans) is my go to brand on ebay.
I purchased these 3 cardigans (all images from ebay) - The most expensive one was only $8.00!
So for a total of about $23 (including shipping) I have three perfectly good cardigans!
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ModCloth -
A somewhat expected website I'm sure.
My tips to save since there are rarely coupon codes to use -
I only buy items on Modcloth if they are on sale and it HAS to be under 40 bucks. I also base my purchases on reviews. Even if I love and "need" to have it..if the reviews don't make me feel confident about the dress working on ME...then I won't buy it. Sale or not!
Also, sizes run funny on modcloth, so I also make sure to stick to a style that I am confident that it works on me if it's a bit small or large. As you can see they tend to be empire waisted dresses!
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It's no secret that I love shoes. I think it's a mutual love though...I'm pretty sure they love me too.
UrbanOG and Go Jane are my absolute favorite sites to buy shoes, affordable, and amazing shoes!
I refuse...refuse to pay an arm and a leg for a fun and fabulous pair of shoes. I can't wrap my brain around shelling out over 50 bucks for a pair of shoes. At that price it's a stretch for me to buy it.
The best part about these two sites is there are almost ALWAYS coupon codes or on site discounts. (This goes for any online...check discount coupon sites!)
Sometimes you just have to do a little "leg work" to find active coupons.
A bonus about websites that sell shoes, they will almost always have what you're looking for because their inventory is so large, woo hoo!
Feast your peepers on these beauties and the affordable prices -
Also, UrbanOG has Deals of the Day, where they feature 3 to 4 different items from the site at drastically reduced prices! They also share coupon codes if you are a fan of their Facebook page.
The fact of the matter is, even without a coupon the prices are still great!
PS - GoJane offers free shipping for orders over $60.
*Links to shoes*
Tweed Heels
Combat Boots
Platform Sandals
Ballet Flat
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Zenni Optical -
Now for all my lovelies that wear glasses. Zenni has been my go to place to shop for over 2 years now!
You have the ability to choose how much you want to spend and I always set the maximum at $15...because I'm cheap!
Zenni doesn't usually give coupon codes. My best guess is because of how inexpensive their glasses are.
Below are the glasses I ordered the last time I placed an order.
(Which by the way was September of 2011 and they are all in perfect condition)
Are you ready for the total? This ENTIRE order, including the prescription, and shipping only set me back $41! If you have to wear glasses you know how pricey they can be so it was literally a miracle when I was told about this site. Who told me? My boss! Now I'm not stuck with one pair of glasses due to the cost of getting more options. Amazing!
I refuse...refuse to pay an arm and a leg for a fun and fabulous pair of shoes. I can't wrap my brain around shelling out over 50 bucks for a pair of shoes. At that price it's a stretch for me to buy it.
The best part about these two sites is there are almost ALWAYS coupon codes or on site discounts. (This goes for any online...check discount coupon sites!)
Sometimes you just have to do a little "leg work" to find active coupons.
A bonus about websites that sell shoes, they will almost always have what you're looking for because their inventory is so large, woo hoo!
Feast your peepers on these beauties and the affordable prices -
Also, UrbanOG has Deals of the Day, where they feature 3 to 4 different items from the site at drastically reduced prices! They also share coupon codes if you are a fan of their Facebook page.
The fact of the matter is, even without a coupon the prices are still great!
PS - GoJane offers free shipping for orders over $60.
*Links to shoes*
Tweed Heels
Combat Boots
Platform Sandals
Ballet Flat
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Zenni Optical -
Now for all my lovelies that wear glasses. Zenni has been my go to place to shop for over 2 years now!
You have the ability to choose how much you want to spend and I always set the maximum at $15...because I'm cheap!
Zenni doesn't usually give coupon codes. My best guess is because of how inexpensive their glasses are.
Below are the glasses I ordered the last time I placed an order.
(Which by the way was September of 2011 and they are all in perfect condition)
Links clockwise from the top left -
Are you ready for the total? This ENTIRE order, including the prescription, and shipping only set me back $41! If you have to wear glasses you know how pricey they can be so it was literally a miracle when I was told about this site. Who told me? My boss! Now I'm not stuck with one pair of glasses due to the cost of getting more options. Amazing!
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Lastly, always check thrift stores, and consignment shops! I have more clothes from 2nd hand stores than I have from shopping online! Sometimes it can be a nerve-wracking event but if you're prepared to spend some time in the racks chances are good that you'll find a lot of pieces!
Sunday mornings, right when the thrift stores/consignment shops open, are always the quietest in my neck of the woods.
*Keep an open mind when you're "GoodWill hunting" because your new favorite dress/top/skirt/jacket could be on the rack!*
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And an honorable mention goes to Eshakti - I have A LOT of dresses from Eshakti - why? Because I started shopping there around the time there were a ton of sales/deals then Black Friday and Cyber Monday!
They are far more expensive then my usual buys which is why I waited until the major sales!
But when you sign up, you automatically get a $20 gift certificate/coupon in your email, so that's a great incentive! Plus everything is fully customizable!!
I haven't purchased anything since the sales or big sales came to a halt.
Keep an eye out though! They are often having a sale!
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If you have any questions about anything I mentioned or didn't mention please shoot me an email or comment and I will get back to you!
Heck, if you want me to do any research for you on coupon codes or deals, just let me know! I'd LOVE to lend a helping shopping hand! Send me an email or tweet me and I'll get back to you ASAP!
*If you made it all the way down here...thank you for reading this and I hope it helped!*
Talk to you soon!
**I was NOT paid in any way, shape, or form for this post...these are all based off my own personal experience!**
What I Wore - *Peachy Keen and A Lemon Kiss*
Monday, January 30, 2012
So instead of trying to summarize my weekend in words. I want to share a couple photos of how I spent 75% of my weekend (you'll see the other 25% on Wednesday!!).
Sunday - Lazy lazy Sunday - Me, Charlie, Trixie, and Penny
And then when I wasn't with the little ones above I was pet sitting Griffin and Bella!
Oooooh Bella is a big kitty...
Griffin is my boy. <3
How was your weekend?
Did you get into anything fun?
Anything that made you smile?
Soooo on to the outfit!
I got this winner of a dress during the humongous (what a weird word..I don't think I spell that out very often..it looks so odd) Cabin Fever sale at ModCloth. This and 4 other dresses (one of which I've already managed to destroy after wearing once) I have to say this is one of my favorites of the bunch.
I can't get enough of the petticoat. If you happened to read Kaelah's post on Saturday then you've seen this dress already and you read her mention of the petticoat also. It was just such a surprise to see such a bright yellow color and it's A-MA-ZING. *And yes you will see the petticoat in this post!*
I took these photos about a week after my most recent hair appointment so it's still fresh! Yay for freshly dyed roots!
Here we go!
Our "back yard" is right next to our neighbors. I'm sure they see me taking these photos all the time but I'm really hoping they missed this one!
Mid-spin!
Yes I did make that face...do I regret it...slightly.
I was dancing and laughing. It's alarming that I open my mouth so wide to laugh and it gets caught on camera.
My other half DID take another video of me attempting to jump and me getting annoyed at him because I kept asking if he was filming and he kept saying no (LIAR!!) but for some reason it ended up blurry so I didn't post it!
Wears from Head to Toe -
Glasses - Zenni Optical
Earrings - you can really see them but they're from World Market
Dress - ModCloth
Cardigan - Target -
Oldest and best cardigan I have. It's my tried and true.
Bow - It came as a gift with my ModCloth haul. It's a hair clip but I threw it on my cardigan
Belt - thrifted
Tights - Hue tights from Dillards
Shoes - UrbanOG also mentioned It's a Love/Hate Thursday #2
That's it! Did you take advantage of the big ModCloth sale while it was going on? I shouldn't have because my credit card was NOT happy with me and now I need to get my tax return ASAP to pay a large chunk of it off! Yikes!
**Make sure to come by tomorrow, I'll be posting about where I shop, because I hate spending a lot of money I do my darndest to get deals and find some awesome items! I've had some questions asked about where I shop so I figure I could share it via a post!**
Talk to you soon!
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