Thrifted Thursday #6

If you have been following my blog, you know what today brings. Let's just get to it!

1. Merona Tweed Skirt

This was a skirt that I thrifted many years ago. I have loved it, but it no longer fits. I am selling it on poshmark if you are interested!

   

J. Crew / Sundance / J. Crew

2. WHBM Ruffle Shirt
I am such a sucker for the ruffle!

  
Ann Taylor / Bergdorf Goodman / Joie

3. Free People Short Sleeve Sweater
I love this sweater, but it is not my size. If you are interested, I am selling it on my Poshmark site.

  
Ralph Lauren / L.L. Bean / Woolrich

Grey and Red

I am bringing back my beloved red booties! These are some shoes that I thought long and hard about buying. I just wasn't sure just how many outfits I could wear them with. It has since become a mission. I am trying to find multiple ways, and it has been fun. My next way will be with a skirt somehow!

There is a place here in Houston called Harwin. It is full of cheap jewelry and accessories. It is a wonderful place! I always take a trip every summer to stock up for the school year. I bought this scarf over the summer there specifically for these booties. Like I said.. it's my mission... and it worked beautifully! I was happy that the reds complemented each other, because that doesn't always happen.

I am not sure if I like the bracelets with the outfit though. I am not one that enjoys wearing them, because I find they can get in the way, but I do like trying new things. This was one of those times. I will probably wear this outfit without them next time. What do you think?

A few of these items I have used in another post. The shirt was used in Upscaling your Average Tee, these shoes were used in An Apple a Day. It's fun to see how you can use your clothes in different ways!

Shirt- Thrifted (Threads 4 Thought)

Cardigan- Thrifted (LOFT)

Pants- Motherhood Maternity

Shoes- Thrifted (Gianni Bini)

Coral in Cold Weather

Coral looks great with tan skin and on the beach, but it can also look good with pale skin and jeans. Tan skin also looks good in a ll seasons as well, but I just embrace the pale skin, It's less maintenance. Ok, I am drifting.. back to the coral sweater. I love wearing the bright color in the fall. Sometimes I get into a rut of wearing neutral colors and more on the dark side, so it's nice to brighten it up a bit.

This sweater is comfortable and surprisingly warm. It's perfect for weather that is in the 60s, and preferably sunny. I also am enjoying wearing my burlap Toms during the fall instead of always grabbing for the boots. It's a nice change, and still looks earthy and fall-ish.

The holidays have officially started! It's my favorite time of the year, but also my busiest, as I am sure you can relate! I hope you stay warm, enjoy spending time with family, and wear bright colors!...at least every now and then.

Shirt- Thrifted (Gap)

Pants- Motherhood Maternity 

Shoes- Toms (Buy them HERE)

Vest with the Fur

It's a whopping 36 degrees today in Texas! I am loving that the cold weather decided to show up. That also means I get to break out my jackets and sweaters! I have to wear them as much as possible before it is back in the 80s, and there is no telling when that will happen.

 I also get the opportunity to wear my vest that I found thrifting. It is furry, warm, and I love it. It is also inspired for Thanksgiving that is coming up this week. Wearing leggings for Thanksgiving is a MUST! It is the only way I can survive the day. I don't mean that in a bad way. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. It's just that there is too much good food, and I have no self control, so leggings help me to cope with overeating. 

Unfortunately, I do have to report to work and teach today and tomorrow, but starting Wednesday there is a fire in my fireplace, me on the couch with a warm blanket, a hot tea in my cup, and a book in my hand. I can't wait!

Shirt- Merona ( Buy them HERE)

Leggings- Vera Wang (old)

Vest- Thirfted (Unknown)

Boots- Madden Girl (Buy them HERE)

Book Review + Outfit- The Martian

There is so much going on in the news about Mars currently, and I am soaking it up. I think it is very interesting. That is why I was so excited about this book and movie coming out. It was a different genre than I normally read, and I enjoyed it!

Below is the link to the book on goodreads

The Martian

What I Loved-
1. Watney. Oh Watney. He is so witty and definitely the comic relief in this book! There were a few times I actually laughed out loud.
2. The fact that it is set on Mars. So cool!
3. They jump from Watney's Mars logs to the story line on earth seamlessly. I was impressed with how Weir accomplished that.
4. The fact that I didn't want it to end, and I kind of miss Watney. I truly felt like he was real.
5. I love that I haven't read a book in a while where I gave it 5 stars on goodreads, and it felt great to do that again.

What I Didn't Love-
NOTHING! Even though it is VERY scientific, and I spent a good deal going, "huh?" I could easily skim and catch up to what was happening. I could imagine if I was a scientist, appreciating all the lingo and MacGyver tricks he pulls.

I would totally recommend this book!! It was fantastic and now I can't wait to see the movie!!

Shirt- Thrifted (Talbots)

Pants- Women With Control (buy them HERE)

Shoes- Merona

Vetern's Day

Today is a very important day! I truly believe that the men and women who protect this great nation are not always given the honor and respect they deserve. I feel as though they aren't always appreciated as much as they should be. The sacrifice they give is so great and is something that I can't even imagine doing. I am humbled by them and so thankful that they choose to do it!!

Thank you to all of our veterans out there! You have a special place in my heart, and you are always in my prayers! Thank you for your sacrifice and for keeping my family safe because of it.

I hope that everyone doesn't only take this day to recognize and appreciate them. Let's remember them always. I encourage you to lend a hand to help them when needed, give them the praise they deserve, and do any act of kindness you can think of to support them, for without them we would not be the country we are today!

Undershirt- Thrifted (Merona)

Sweater- Thrifted (Old Navy)

Pants- Motherhood Maternity

Boots- Steve Madden

Leather Jacket and Snakeskin Heels

I am embracing the more edgy side of me today. Which to be honest, is not all that daring. In the world of divergent, I would probably be Amity or Erudite. I don't have a risky bone in my body. So for me, this leather jacket and snakeskin heels are as bad as it will get. I did have fun breaking out the jacket and hearing my husband ask why I was going for a biker chick look. That made me almost put it back, but I decided to instead branch out and embrace this side of me. Even if only for a day!

Shirt- Thrifted (Jones New York)

Pants- Merona

Jacket- Banana Republic (old)

Shoes- Thrifted

Thrifted Thursday #5



It's Thursday, so we all know what that means. It's....

I haven't been thrifting in a while, so I am starting to get antsy! Hopefully very soon I will have an opportunity to visit my beloved stores! Until then, I am going to have to dig deep into my closet to highlight some of my past thrifts. 

1. Jules & Leopold black and white top.

I fell in love with this shirt, but it doesn't quite fit anymore, so I am selling it in my Poshmark closet if you are interested!



   
Shopbop / Ralph Lauren / White House Black Market

2. Unlabeled Fur Vest

We all know that a fur vest is a common staple in many closets for the fall. I was really happy to find this one in such good condition. It is also reversible with leather on the other side. I love it when I get the chance to use my clothes for multiple purposes!





  

H&M / Ellen Tracy- Nordstrom / Steve Madden- Nordstrom

#3. Ann Taylor Maroon Sparkly Cardigan
It could possibly be the Aggie in me, but I do love the color maroon! I am really excited to wear this during the holiday season, but it will also look great for the fall.

  

H&M / New York & Company / Urban Outfitters

The Bow Scarf

During the colder months, one thing I love to wear is a scarf. They can add so much to an outfit! Even though I truly love to wear scarves, sometimes I get bored wearing it the same way. Thankfully, there are so many ways to wear them.

One of my favorite ways to wear scarves is tied like a bow. I am such a fan of all things girly and wearing my scarf this way totally plays into that passion. It works best with silky scarves, or thin scarves.

This is my first picture with the infamous fall staple- the brown boots. I am loving the slight reprieve from heat we have been getting down here in Texas, and the feeling of fall is finally making it's appearance. YAY!

Shirt- Thrifted (Susan Graver)

Pants- Motherhood Maternity

Boots- Steve Madden

Scarf- Thrifted (Unknown)

This post is linked up with the following blogs:

The Pleated Poppy / The Mummy Chronicles / Sydney Fashion Hunter / Pampers and Pearls / Shopping My Closet / Classy Yet Trendy / Chic Street Style

Book Review + Outfit- Bomb

Have you ever been apart of a really good, juicy secret? You know, the ones where the person is whispering to you even in a room with just the two of you. The one where your friendship depends on it. You are not to tell a SOUL! That is what this book was like for me! It is about the invention of the atomic bomb. There are spies, secrets, betrayal, and geniuses changing the world.

Here is the synopsis of the book on Goodreads:

Bomb: The Race to Build and Steal the World's Most Dangerous Weapon

What I like: 

1. It was captivating for a non-fiction book.

2. I learned SO MUCH about the making of the atomic bomb, what being a spy meant during WW2, and what physicists were up to in the late 30s through the 40s.

3. It was SO. VERY. INTERESTING!

4. I didn't want it to end!
5. I learned a great deal about historically important people that I never knew about before.
6. I liked reading about a new perspective of World War 2.

What I didn't like
1. The only thing was when it went into great description about the scientific part of the bomb. I couldn't follow, so I just skimmed.

I didn't buy this book in a thrift store, so I included an outfit inspired from the book.

Shirt- Thrifted (Vintage)

                                                              Skirt- Thrifted (New York & Company)

                                                              Shoes- Thrifted (Anne Michelle)

This post is linked up to the following blogs:

The Pleated Poppy / The Mummy Chronicles / Sydney Fashion Hunter / Pampers and Pearls / Shopping My Closet / Classy Yet Trendy / Chic Street Style

Five Things Friday #3- Halloween Edition

Happy Halloween!! (well... more like Happy Halloween's Eve) I have a Five Things Friday Halloween edition for you today. I hope you enjoy :)

1. This is my daughter's first Halloween! This is her costume she will be wearing; she is going as a lady bug. I can't wait to put it on her!!



2. Ever since I was a little girl, I have watched Hocus Pocus after trick or treating. I did this tradition with three girls who I call my "sisters". They are actually neighbors who I grew up with, but they are truly family. We would trade candy and watch this classic movie. I always feel nostalgic when it comes on!


via GIPHY

3. I am just happy I made it through the day still alive. I teach 7th graders and it's the day before Halloween. To say that today was crazy is an understatement.


via GIPHY

4. The one candy that I always raid my nieces bags for are the vanilla tootsie rolls. They are so good! Well, that and nerds. It's the only time of the year that I eat real candy and not just chocolate bars.



5. I have always loved Halloween! It is so fun to dress up. Here is one of my favorite dresses that I wore one year. Cody and I were people from the Wild West.

 

That's all for today! I hope you have a Happy Halloween!!

Orange and Black

I always get very nostalgic around Halloween. It holds some of my favorite memories of dressing up and spending time with my family including my "sisters", who are my neighbors that I grew up with. I am so excited that it's this week, and I get to take my daughter trick or treating for the first time! She is only 7 months and will most likely be sleeping, but it is still memories made and traditions started. I put together an outfit to honor the colors that represent this fun holiday.

Side note- It was raining all day Saturday and Sunday, so this is the best I could do. Sorry for the bad quality! You can see I didn't get in the rain at all.... I am not a witch, I just didn't want to have to redo my hair. I'm sure you understand.

Shirt- Croft and Barrow in Kohl's

Cardigan- Thrifted- Merona

Pants- Motherhood Maternity 

Shoes- Thrifted (Anne Klein)

New Orleans Day 2 & 3

Day two started off great in the courtyard with a complimentary breakfast. We had a Feis to attended, and I planned on wearing my palazzo pant outfit for that event. However, my football team was playing that day so I chose to wear my Aggie shirt instead. We sadly lost, but I will always support my Alma Mater no matter what. Here is the outfit I was going to wear.

Shirt- Merona (Old)

Pants- Thrifted (J.C. Penny)

Shoes- Tory Burch (HERE)

We were at a Feis all day and there was an Irish festival going on beside it. I am sad to say that I didn't take any pictures. I sometimes get so involved in what is going on that I forget to document it. This was one of those times. Sorry!

After the Feis, it was time to eat dinner. We were celebrating my nieces 10th birthday, and she chose where we were to eat. The Irish House it was, and it was delicious! I would recommend ordering the Bangers & Mash. That is what I ordered, and I loved it. 

That completed day 2 of the trip. The third day was spent eating breakfast at Cafe Du Monde and driving back home. I had no makeup on, leggings, a sweater, and my hair messy. Needless to say, there were no pictures of me taken that day. 

That concludes my short trip to New Orleans. I am hoping that I will have some time to go again soon to enjoy it some more! We shall see :)