Sequined Shoes

I thrifted these pretty sequined shoes in Oct. 2014, but this is the first time I've worn them.  Crazy about them!  Can't wait to wear them with my new skinny dark denim jeans too.  About 5 more pounds off in order to get those jeans buttoned without killing myself. ha
I remember back in high school (1978 ish) laying on the bed and nearly breaking my fingers trying to get jeans zipped up that were so tight it's a wonder I could breath.  I think a friend of mine said she would use pliers to pull her zipper up. lol

Gray Pants $4.99 Briggs New York
Sweater $4.90 Designer Originals
Fur Knit Vest $5.99 H&M
Necklace $3 Chico's
Cognac Bangles $1.50
Wide Stretch Bracelet $2.59
Mother of Pearl Look Earrings $1.72
Purse $7.99
Sequined Low Heeled Mules $5.99 Two Lips
 

Leopard With Sea Green

Khaki Pants $4.20 Jigsaw
Sweater
Cardigan $6.79 Lane Bryant
Scarf $2.50
Necklace $3.99
Bracelets
Earrings .89 cents
Purse $13 Nine West
Loafers $4 Enzo Angiolini 

New Circles

 My first time to wear the circle necklace, shoes, and scarf.
I didn't get a close up photo, but the necklace is a double tiered row of circles in an antique gold or bronze color originally from Chico's.   The shoes are very similar to another pair I own, but are a lighter brown.  Soooo comfy (and great price) I couldn't pass them up!  I had gotten 3 different olive colored print scarves and this is the 2nd one.  Still one left I have not yet worn.

Beige Jeans $3.99 Style & Co.
Olive V-Neck Tee $2.58 Forever 21
Olive Light Weight Cardigan $1.29 Mossimo
Scarf $1.94
Necklace $3 Chico's
Wood Bangle $1
Green Bangle $3.20
Purse $13 Nine West
Sandals $3.50 Naturalizer

Teal and Gold

My second way I've chosen to wear this versatile maxi skirt is once again with a cardigan, but with teal and gold accents. 

 My new teal and gold necklace worked perfectly with the print top.  Can't really see it here, but the top has a gold thread running throught the pattern.

This jumbo bracelet (for only $1) is going to get worn a lot.

Teal Print Top 
Cardigan $4 Reflex Jeans
Necklace $2.09
Wide Brown Bracelet .99 cents
Other Bracelets $1 each
Purse $8 Nine West
Bronze Sandals $3 Kenneth Cole Reaction
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Maxi Skirt $15 via Ross

Yellow and Fringe

I'm loving my new scarf. :)

Thrifted Items: (Value Village and/or Goodwill)

Jeans $6.99 Gloria Vanderbilt

Sweater $6.63 Liz Claiborne

Bracelets

Scarf $2

Purse $13 Nine West

Loafers $4 Enzo Angiolini

Workday Outfit: Purple, Gold and Bling + A Super Duper Bargain

I've managed to pull out another "favorite" look with this outfit.  I'm wearing a gold shimmery tank under a lightweight dark purple cardigan with new black slacks and a very blingy gold/rhinestone statement necklace.  I'm also carrying an olive handbag.  I've read that green is a neutral, popular for this season, and can be used instead of basic black.  I haven't carried this purse much, but am going to try to incorporate it into my outfits more often because I really like it.  It's got an alligator/crocodile? pattern on it and is very roomy.  Oh, and I'm also wearing my bronzy gold sandals which I also love and they are soooo foot friendly.

 Let me tell you about these pants.....  I thrifted these for $4.99 and they were brand new with the tags still on.  They are Lafayette148 New York brand.  The tag was priced originally at $298!!  What?!  And these were selling at Loehmann's w/discounted price of $99.  I paid $4.99 for what was nearly a $300 pair of pants, folks!  And I love them!  I had to hem them at the bottom, but otherwise they fit perfectly.  I love it when I hit a BIG BARGAIN like this one while thrifting.  I'm really happy with anything I thrift that I end up loving...no matter what the original price tag actually, but it is kind of exciting to score those really big bargain deals too.

 I would love to accumulate, and put into rotation in my wardrobe , outfits like this that I love, that make me feel good, and that fit my personal style...and eventually eliminate all the other stuff that doesn't work as well.  I know I've probably mentioned that before, but it's still my goal.  And every day I put together an outfit like this my desire for that end result just grows stronger. 

 I found this fabulous necklace on eBay for only $6.99 (no tax/no shipping).  I've seen it sell on other sites for $75 or more.  Now why would I want to pay $75 for the exact same thing (or no discernable difference to me) that I can get for $7??

Thrifted Items:

Black Slacks $4.99 Lafayette 148 New York - new w/tags (Goodwill)

Gold Tank

Cardigan $4.20 (Value Village)

Black/Gold Bangle

Purse $3 (Value Village)

Sandals $3 Kenneth Cole Reaction (Value Village)

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Gold Bangles $5.48 Walmart

Gold Watch $16.99 Target

Statement Necklace $6.99 eBay

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Workday Outfit: New Chico's Jacket and New Shoes Too...+ Food and Weight Journal

I love thrifting clothing from Chico's and was excited to find this nice camo-like print zip up jacket.  It's got a bronzy/taupe color in it that matches the new shoes I bought also.  The same color is picked up in the bracelet and dragonfly earrings.

Linking up for Visible Monday at Not Dead Yet Style.

Thrifted Items:

Capri Pants

Black T-shirt $2.80 Cato (Value Village)

Jacket $9.99 Chico's (Goodwill)

Black Leather Purse $8 Fossil (Value Village)

Sandals $2.80 Via Spiga (Value Village)

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Necklace $2.82 eBay

Bracelet $10.80 Forever 21

Earrings $15

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What I Ate

Sunday, Aug. 25, 2013
 

SUN Aug 25    Weight: 143.0	calories
coffee w/ 4 sweetener, 4 T creamer	120
1/2 serv oatmeal, 1 T pb2, 1/2 apple, 1 sweetener, 1/4 c. van almond milk	180
5 pb pretzel snacks	90
leftover gen tsao's ck	700
1/2 sm milk shake w/ 1 T pb2, 3/4c sugar free ice cream, van almond milk	200
TOTAL CALORIES	1290

Workday Outfit: House of Harlow 1960 Replica

I purchased this House of Harlow 1960 by Nichole Ritchie necklace replica on ebay for a grand total of $2.82!  No tax.  No shipping.  Original necklace shows selling at Nordstrom for $75.  I'll take my thrifty knockoff.  Looks almost identical. 
I wore my comfy bronze sandals  to match the shimmery bronzy brown tank top.
I also wore my largest gold hoop earrings and a new gold cuff I purchased this past week at Forever 21.  I am so happy I got it.  I know I'll wear it often.  I got a gold tiered necklace there as well and I know it's going to be a favorite too. 
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I'm linking up today with Patti for Visible Monday at Not Dead Yet Style.  This is such a great link up with so many wonderful ladies participating.  I hope you'll take a look and join in if possible.

Dinner:  
Shrimp Wrap - shrimp, avocado, black beans, cheddar, coleslaw, fat free thousand island, garlic salt

Thrifted Items:

Black Pants ?

Dark Brown Tank Top ?

Simmery Bronze Brown Tank $2.99 Isaac Mizrahi for Target (Goodwill)

Bronze Sandals $3 Kenneth Cole Reaction (Value Village)

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Black/Gold Necklace $2.82 = eBay

Gold Cuff $8.80 = Forever 21
Black Cardigan $9.99 JKLA California = Ross

Workday Outfit: Bright Blue and Bronze

I have had this skirt for around 15 years, but have probably not worn it in 14 because I outgrew it.  I'm glad it finally fits again.  After putting this outfit on I was not sure if I actually wanted to still keep the skirt, but my employer complimented me on it and assured me that, in her opinion, it was a keeper.  I have two other ways planned to wear it, so I guess I will keep it for now and try the other looks sometime too.
I wore my new necklace to work this week both on Wednesday and Friday.

 This is a first time wear for these bronze heeled sandals.  They pick up the bronzy color in the skirt.

Linking up with Patti for Visible Monday at Not Dead Yet Style.

Thrifted Items:

Blue Blazer $5 Worthington (Value Village)

Tan Short Sleeved Sweater

 Bronze Sandals $3 Kenneth Cole Reaction (Value Village)

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Necklace $6 = eBay

Gold Bangle Set $5.48 = Walmart

Blue Violet Ring $5?

Gold Watch $16.99 = Target