DIY Animal Sweater

I love the animal sweater trend. They tap into my love of gaudy, kitschy awesomeness. Since I'm prone to fickleness, I grabbed a grandpa sweater (really just a well worn but cozy men's sweater) from my last thrift haul and DIY'd the trend.  I plan to make a couple of more and add a lit…

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New Goals, New Spirit - #WITHSPIRIT #CGC #spon

I love the twists and turns that life takes. At the last Thriftanista Social Club meetup, I walked away with awesome finds (yay, thrifting) but I also connected with someone, set myself up for success next year and will be helping some one else achieve their goals too. My everyday life has become …

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Dressing up basics with animal print, pink and sparkles

I dressed in casual basics for the weekend. Chambray shirt. Check. Knit pants. Check. Cargo pants. Check. Also in normal fashion, I added my own little burst of pow as a "defrumper". Defrumper #1: Leopard booties On Saturday, I attended the Chicago Toy and Game fair and I knew I would be…

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No laundry, no clothes

I'm still working on the laundry. Note to self: do laundry every day and never miss a day or 10! This is what I wish I were wearing this weekend. Maybe the thrift gods will smile upon me and I will find these pieces or at least a close duplication. Hmm... I think I just challenged myself to a …

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Brain Dump VI

I had so much fun this weekend thrifting and dining with family and friends. Now that the week has started back up, I am behind on my blog posting and laundry. Since I'm pretty much out of clean clothes, I'm going to take a day or two to tackle it all and leave you with a BRAIN DUMP . If yo…

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Date(night) with 007

Headed out to see a Red Carpet screening of  Skyfall courtesy of Cadillac ATS and  Klout Perks. I love a good freebie and this one was pretty darn good. E is a big 007 fan and put this on his list of movies to see. He probably would have been going my himself as we don't get out much together. A…

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StyleFile: tights and leggings #StyleMadeEasy #cg #spon

I struggle with time management. If my goal is to get out of the house on time, my attention to my appearance can be a bit lax while I'm trying to make sure V is all set to go. For that reason, I prefer clothes that are easy.  I enjoy primping, doing my hair, makeup and accessorizing. Somedays…

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StyleFile: Leather peplum trench

I finally had a chance to wear the leather trench coat that may in fact be a dress. I'm still not sure.  I was pretty close to wearing it with nothing underneath but it felt very....very what is the word I'm looking for...Julia Roberts ala Pretty Girl or perhaps a creepy flasher. I'm n…

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