Thrifted Treasure: (mini) Thrift Haul

It's been over a week since I've stepped foot in a thrift store. My goal is to refrain until the June 10th $10 bag sale at Unique. Wish me luck!

These are the items from my last trip. My friend asked me to go shopping and of course I couldn't say no even though I had been twice in the same week already.

What I Thrifted

Faux snakeskin peep toe pumps.

I thought these were really cute and shelled out the $7 even though it's quite expensive for thrift store prices. I get home and walk around and hear this awful noise. These are the noisiest shoes ever! I hope they will quiet down after I wear them a few times.

SN: You have to pay extra for a very clean and well organized store. 

Is it like that in your area?

Brand new shorts from Express. 

Another thrift store budget buster from Goodwill.

Two tees because I don't have very many in my closet. 

The pink one was brand new with tags still on.

Old school polka dot top with puffy sleeves.

Simply Vera by Vera Wang sandals.

I love the wood heel.

It's small but I think it was pretty fruitful. What do you think?

I'm giving away a copy of "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Moms". Go here to enter. 

Easy peasy just leave a comment. :)

Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Moms #dontsweatmoms #giveaway

I was selected to be a Don't Sweat Mom and be a part of the Don't Sweat Moms community. As a part of the community, I received Kristine's Carlson's latest book Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Mom. It's a cute little book and an easy quick read. The chapters are a couple of pages long each dealing with a different "don't sweat" topic.

One of the chapters I really enjoyed was Feeling Sexy From the Inside Out. The first sentence reads "the truly confident and empowered mom shines from within". Since becoming a mom, my confidence level has definitely taken a boost. I feel prettier and more accepting of myself. Evidence being pictures of myself plastered all over this blog.

Way back in my sewing days, I would take pictures of what I sewed and chop the head off! I'm kind of a shrinking violet and to put myself out there in such a way was definitely not comfortable for me. Motherhood has changed me and I like it.

In addition to having a mama created esteem boost, I also do whatever I can to avoid being a "dowdy housefrau". I like to spruce it up every chance I get. It's not a pole dancing class (yet), but it nurtures my feminine self.

As Kristine states in the book, "I am unapologetically me, and it shows from the inside out."

How do you connect with your feminine side? 

Have you read the book? What's your favorite part?

More info from the press release:

In the first new Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff book in nine years, Kristine Carlson shows how moms can live with less stress and more happiness. Kristine Carlson gives mothers tried-and-true advice that will empower them to find greater peace, joy, and harmony within themselves and their homes.

Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff for Moms reveals how to: be a mom (not a friend), balance being a woman and a mom, pursue your passion (but not at the expense of your children, and reclaim your family time.

If you'd like to check it out, you can download the first chapter for free here.

Want to connect with other Don't Sweat Moms? Visit the community page of the Don't Sweat the Small Stuff website.

Kristine is also giving me a book to share with one of my blog readers. Leave a comment on this post to enter with a contact method (email, twitter, or fb). I will put the names in a hat and pick one. Winner will be chosen next week on Wednesday (6/6).

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post and I was compensated. My opinions are 100% my own.

Thriftanista Style File: Mom Casual Weekend

What a lovely weekend spent with family, friends, food and drink. Violet played with her cousins and ran from her grandma, aunts, and uncles. She was armed with a mouth full of "no" whenever any adult looked like they were coming close to her.

What I Wore

Mom casual all weekend. I don't know why I assist on wearing white clothes around kids. Good thing I bought them specifically to dye.  Hopefully I can lighten up all the stains in the prewash. I took a picture before I left the house. I was a dirty mess a few hours later.

The sweater is really interesting. It does some kind of convertible thing that I haven't quite figured out. I know that it has buttons and I can wear it upside down creating a hood. 

The pink tee was brand new with tags from the thrift store. It's originally from Marshalls. I love all the bright colors in it.

Draped sweater - People Like Frank (thrifted)
Pink tee - Nollie (thrifted)
White capris - Peck & Peck Weekend (thrifted)
Sandals - Simply Vera Vera Wang (thrifted)

I'm rockin' granny shorts. Who's with me? Throw on some heels and voila! I'm Carrie Bradshaw (not really). The shorts are super comfy. Elastic waist and high waisted with pockets. I seriously want elastic waist on all of my bottoms.

Don't ask me why my bigs toes look black in this picture. I'm wearing red polish.

Black tee - Unknown
Floral shorts - Unknown (thrifted)
Jeweled flip flops - Kenneth Cole Reaction

How was your weekend? 

Did you hit up any thrift store holiday sales?

Tangerine diy dye

I took this dress from drab to fab by adding a little color.

Shirt dress - LL Bean (thrifted)
Floral flats - Dots

  Soaking up the color on the stovetop.
Oooooooh!

Washed, dried, and waiting on a hanger.

Ahhhhhh!

POW!

Much improved.
(Today's backdrop includes liquor, a tripod on a table, and a naked baby.)

Shirt dress - LL Bean (thrifted)
Belt - Calvin Klein
Shoes - Kenneth Cole Reaction

Do you dye?

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Violet Says: Buck it!

play in puddles

ignore some rules

do you

and keep your eyes on 

the ball prize

Thrifted Treasure: Salvation Army Haul

I went thrifting twice this week and spent about $30 each visit. Over my budget by $10 both times.  I'm doing too much!

This is my haul from the weekend. I went to to Salvation Army on Saturday to see if I could uncover some of those .69 tags. The color tag sale is 50% during the week and then .69 on Saturday. When Saturday roles around,  I never really find anything worth buying. I was lucky enough to find 2 this time out. Yay!

What I Thrifted

A Liz Claiborne Dress

This is a very fitted dress with a double set of waist darts that are very flattering.
The pattern is pretty too. Enlarge the pic for a better look.

This shirt reminds me of the jacket I saw at Juicy Couture.

The pants are old school Dana Buchman and check out that price....enough said.

This is a dress from Rachel Roy's Macys line. 

The price was steep but it has everything I love (draping, ruching, and animal print) and it's super soft.

The Ann Taylor denim jacket is petite sized so it fit my arms perfectly. I had to buy it.

The pinstriped bermudas are from Elevenses. I liked the fit and they are just above the knee.

A pink vintage blouse with a ruffle neckline. It's another .69 find!

The jeans are Banana Republic from 8 years ago when there was proper butt coverage on jeans.

Khaki top with puffy sleeves. I'll probably wear it as a jacket.

Who thrifted this weekend? What did you get?

Thriftanista Style File: Floral Capris

I had a fabulous time at Juicy Couture's Beach Weekend Packing Party. It was a great evening of food, drinks, music, and fashion.

What I Wore

I fell in love with these floral capris while visiting Unique's 50% off sale. I think I paid $3 (or less) for them. They fit so well that I want to trace them and use them as a pants pattern. 

I wore the jacket on the right even though I liked the one on the left better. I didn't want to have to fuss with the very long sleeves on the white jacket. 

Which one looks better to you?

I am also wearing glasses instead of contacts. My contact lens disintegrated in my hand while I was getting ready and I have no more. I'll be wearing them until I do some research to find the cheapest exam and lenses available.

White Jacket / Zebra Jacket - HM / Covington (thrifted)

Black tee - DZ

Floral capris - Eric Casual (thrifted)

Purple pumps - Caressa (thrifted)

Neon yellow nails with gold glitter. The glitter is the only thing keeping this very flaky polish on.

More pics from the event

Waiting to have my illustration done

Artist and Fierce Shoe Wearer who's name I didn't get

Rosemary Fanti, Illustrator

 Me and Haute Moi

Second ATLien sighting in 2 weeks!
First Trina and now Adrienne, Editor-in-Chief of Sadiddy Magazine.

Classy

Girlgetalife with fashion illustration GGAL

Baubles
I was especially attracted to the bangles on the right.

Nibbles, cocktails, and a super awesome high heeled dj

Adrienne and Jena, our host and blogger at Chi City Fashion

I was completely starstruck when Corri McFadden of VH1's reality show House of Consignment and owner of eDropoff walked in.
I love the show, female entrepreneurs, resale and eBay!
In other news: this is my first time ambushing someone saying "can I take a picture with you?"

Pretty blue jacket

Oooohhh...sparkly.

Love the tap shorts from the new collection.

The swag bag.

Anyone need an iPhone case?
Leave a comment if you want it.

#teamdroid

I love my fashion illustration self. She needs a name.

Have you ever ran up to someone for a picture or autograph? Who was it?

Any leads on the cheapest contacts available? I'm talking dirt cheap!

My Mother's Day look

What I Wore

I pulled out another little black dress on mother's day. I love the way this one fits. Although it feels a bit more snug since I tried it on last. OAN: I fell off the fitness wagon and I can see the effects. Argh.

After brunching at Feast, I thought a button was going to pop and I only ate half a salad.

The back of the dress

The back of the shoes

My favorite part. It's party in the front and party in the back!

The entire look

Little black dress - Jones New York (thrifted)

Pumps - INC