Thrift Haul at Vintage Garage Chicago

After my Sears shopping trip , I went to Vintage Garage Chicago. I wasn't expecting to have another vintage  thrift haul  like the last one. Vintage from a thrift store is a lot cheaper than vintage from a market expressly for vintage shoppers. I knew the prices would be higher so I wasn't pl…

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Perfect Outfit for Alfresco Dining Found at Sears

As part of a sponsored post for Collective Bias, I had the opportunity to check out affordable fashion at Sears and express my Sears style . I went in search of the perfect outfit for an alfresco dining experience. I can’t wait until the weather starts cooperating because a lot of my summertime acti…

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Stay At Home Mom Casual Style

As a stay at home mom, my day is basically running errands, going to the playground, cooking and procrastinating about cleaning. I spend a lot of time in comfortable, casual clothes. As we transition into spring (effin cold in Chicago), I'm finding that my closet hasn't quite caught on to …

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Adults Wear Braces, Too!

This post is sponsored by Invisalign but opinions and metal braces are my own. I’ve always been pretty self conscious of my smile because of my overbite and getting braces was always in the back of my mind. I was just waiting for the right time. This past year, I developed major issues because of m…

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3 Fly Must Have Accessories for Spring + Giveaway

Wearing yellow pants aren't the only way to punch up your spring wardrobe. Fly accessories will also do the trick! These thrifted must have accessories are in my closet but they could be in yours... 1. Yellow Clutch Purse A bright yellow clutch can only accentuate your outfit. Wear it with all bl…

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Thrift + Style: Bright Yellow Pants

Bright yellow pants are the perfect trend for spring and summer. Since you may not be sure about wearing pants as bright as the sun, it's also the perfect trend to thrift! Pants from several decades and in many styles can be found at the thrift store. You are bound to find a great pair. Plus, …

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Ankara Maxi Dress

My ankara maxi skirt is really a dress. It's an a-line dress I made when I actually sewed the fabric instead of hoarding it. It's a Vogue Michael Kors pattern that I've sewn several times but I could never figure out how to adjust the stinking bust to accommodate more than a B cup.  It…

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DIY Studded Flats and Floral Capris

I did yet another DIY on the Salvation Army shoes. My granny flats went from faux leopard to studded faux leopard to gold studded flats. In what I think will be the final refashion, I painted them gold using a metallic acrylic from my Martha Stewart box o' fun . This is an attempt to inject som…

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Cute Nail Art with Stamping Kit

In addition to sipping mimosas all day in my custom wine glass , I painted my nails on Mother's Day. As an extra special treat to myself, I played around with my Salon Express  Nail Art Stamping Kit . I've had it for a few months but was quite intimidated by it. When I tried to stamp my nails…

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Tips to Packing Light

I'm a big fan of packing light when traveling. I am one of those people that hates checking bags so I normally cram everything into a backpack and a carry-on. The backpack has my electronics and toiletries. The carry-on has everything else. I am that person slowing up the line and tripping peo…

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Custom Wine Glass DIY + Tutorial

Mother's Day is approaching and I decided to whip up a quick and easy diy that will help facilitate Mimosa Sunday. Using paint and supplies received from  Martha Stewart crafts , I made a custom wine glass.  Mama likes wine. I'm not picky either. Red or white. Cheap or expensive. It's all …

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Drab to Fab Shirt Dress Styling

Thrift rules work in retail too. If you like it, try it on . It may not suit your usual style or be your size but magic can happen if you just get it a try. For example, let's look at the shirt dress in my closet that hasn't been worn in 3+ years. When I saw this shirt dress at Macy’s, it se…

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