I spent a cold and rainy New Year's day in the most perfect way possible. I read a phenomenal book, which I borrowed from the library, drank lots of hot tea, hung out with the GH and puttered around the house, all in my warm and cozy pajamas. I have no idea what is in store for 2017 but at least I know that I started it off right, crying and laughing and crying some more over a fictional character. If you are interested in a book that makes you feel most of the feels I highly recommend A Man Called Ove. It is beautiful, poignant and funny.
On the second day of the new year I did what I usually do on Mondays and went to Target and Trader Joe's. I mostly stuck to my lists, the exceptions being giant beans in tomato sauce and flowers at TJ's. At Target I remembered to use the two $12 gift cards that I received as a rebate from buying heartworm medicine for the dogs. After finding years old gift cards in an old wallet I consolidated all of the gift cards and frequent buyer cards in the house. I made two online purchases with cards that were for stores that are no longer physically present in town. I spent $10 of my money on these purchases but consider it worthwhile as the gift cards were fully used, no 27 cent balance left like the Starbucks card I found. The rest of the day was bonus hang out time with the GH since he had the day off too.
On the third day of the new year I went shopping. One of my favorite thrift stores, 1st Rate 2nd Hand, is having a 50% off sale on all clothing this week. In the spirit of thriftiness and to declutter some of my laundry room, I took three boxes of books, magazines and DVDs to Bookmans before I went to the thrift store. Two hours later and $30.75 poorer, I went back to Bookmans and retrieved $80 in credit. For my $30.75 I bought two dresses, three skirts, five pairs of pants, a cardigan and six tops. I will take pictures of the haul this weekend. And yes I know that buying clothing is not necessarily a frugal endeavor, especially with a closet as full as mine, but I enjoyed it immensely and won't do it again for a couple of months.And after all this is supposed to be a blog about clothes. On that note, onto three weeks of outfits.
December 13
Top: Elle - Thrift 2015 Skirt: No Label (I think it's handmade) - Thrift 2016
The Stuff
Earrings: Retail - 20?? Bracelets: Chicos - Retail Watch: Mom
December 14
Top: Three Dots - Thrift 2016 Skirt: J Jill - Thrift 2015
The Stuff
Earrings: Etsy Necklace: Maya Palace Bracelet: Hand me down from J
December 16
Sweater: Talbots - Thrift 2015 Skirt: Isaac Mizrahi for Target - Gift 2015
The Stuff
Necklace, Earrings and Bracelets: Chicos
December 17
Sweater: Croft & Barrow - Thrift 2016 Jeans: Levis - Last seen here (5th outfit)
The Stuff
Earrings: Etsy Necklace and Bracelet: Chicos
December 20 - Different lighting = different colors
Sweater: Old Navy - Thrift 2015 Jeans: Levis - Last seen above
The Stuff
Earrings and Necklace: Gift from the GH
December 21
This is my "How do you ask?" face
Cardigan: Ann Taylor - Thrift 2014 Jeans: Levis - Last seen here (3rd outfit)
The Stuff
Earrings: Chicos Bracelet: Cost Plus Necklace: Etsy
December 22
Sweater: NY & Co - Thrift 2016 Jeans: DKNY - Last seen here (2nd outfit)
The Stuff
Earrings: Retail - Online Bracelet and Necklace: Mom
December 23
Top: Banana Republic - Retail 201? Pants: Gloria Vanderbilt - Last seen here (6th outfit)
The Stuff
Earrings: Chicos Necklace: Online Bracelet: Gift
December 24 - A different location, as both BB and Mr DC were off, the GH kindly took the pictures
Cardigan: Forever 21 - Thrift 2014 Jeans: DKNY - Last seen above
The Stuff
Earrings and Necklace: Aunt Rosetta Bracelet: Mom
December 28
Sweater: Ann Taylor- Thrift 2015 Jeans: Levis - Last seen above
The Stuff
Earrings: Retail (?) Necklace: From Susie Bracelet: From Mom for Christmas
December 29 - With photobombing Leo
Sweater: Banana Republic - Retail 201? Jeans: Levis - Last seen above
The Stuff
Earrings and Bracelet: Mom Necklace: Grandma Pin: Mom via Many Goats
December 30
Sweater: Planet Gold - Retail 201? Jeans: Levis: Last seen above
The Stuff
Earrings: Mom Bracelets: Retail and Morocco
December 31
Sweater: Banana Republic - Gift from T Skirt: Ann Taylor Loft - Thrift 2015
The Stuff
Earrings: Gift from GH Necklace: Gift from Janet
Bonus New Year's Eve pic with fabulous hostess and blog photographer BB
Dress: Banana Republic - last seen here (2nd outfit) Cardigan: Rampage - Retail 20?? Scarf: Mossimo - Thrift 2015
The Stuff- The pin was hidden under the scarf in this picture
Earrings: Retail 20?? Bracelets: Chicos Pin: From Susie
As always thank you to blog photographers BB, Mr DC and the GH.
See you soon.
