The Lady in the Green Dress

Ok, so I know that I have been really absent lately but, in my defense, work has just been crazy!  Luckily, I have been able to have some fun. 

Recently, I have been in love with the color green.  I bought this dress from Urban Outfitters on the online clearance section.  I really love it although, I am sad that it is slightly too short for work.  So, I guess it will just be a going out dress.  I am tempted to try out some tight/legging combinations with it for fall. 

I wore my green dress out for a night with my dear friend Andrea who moved to Seattle this week.  It's so hard when a friend moves away.  We were fairly close in high school and then right after graduation but she went to school in a different state so it was hard.  When she moved back a few years ago, we only hung out sporadically.  It has only been recently that we got close again.  So I am sad she moved so far away.

Dress: UO

Belt: Thrifted

Shoes: Seychelles

Necklace: I have had it forever.  Its a gold covered aspen leaf!

waging war on my decor...

I am totally excited for a new venture....a new blog!  I am considering it an off-shoot of this blog.  These days I thrift so much for clothing and accessories but, I realized I never talk about my thrifting and budget shopping on my home decor.  My husband and I moved into our home just over a year ago and we didn't do much in the realm of decoration due to his job layoff just one month after we bought our home.

I soon started to take my thrifting to a new level...home decor.  Somehow, just recently I thought of making it into a blog.  Hopefully you all like this idea!  Visit waging war on my decor...

Vest: Modcloth

Dress: F21

Necklace: Vintage 

Shoes: Seychelles

Independance Day Happenings

My 4th of July was extra exciting this year.  Not only was it a great sunny day and I got to see family but my best friend got engaged!  Her and her (now) fiance were visiting his parents in Seattle, WA for an extended weekend and he popped the question!  I am so excited for her.

I don't really own that much red, white and blue clothing so instead I went with more of a Native American theme.  I am not sure why I couldn't find a red, white and blue outfit that worked considering I have so much clothing but, everything I put on just looked stupid.  So, I went with this little ensemble.  I know you are all sick of this skirt because I wear it so much!

Blouse: Thrifted

Necklace: Moroccan beads I inherited from my Grandmother

Skirt: Thrifted

Belt: Target

Shoes: Seychelles

When the sun shines through the clouds...

That title is very optimistic but I specifically chose it because it is opposite of what I am feeling.  I know I have mentioned my husband is an unemployed architect....well, he hasn't been grated extended unemployment so that means we have to pay for our mortgage each month out of our savings.  Luckily, we have been really good savers over the last few years but, nothing is more frustrating and ego-hurting than having to see your money be eaten away.

But, I have been optimistic mainly because I have to be.  I think that is why I have been wearing bright colors lately.  They make me happy! 

Blouse: Thrifted

Necklace: Made by my grandmother in the 70s

Skirt: Banana Republic from about 7 years ago

Bracelet: Street vendor in Costa Rica

Shoes: Seychelles