Wednesday's Wardrobe

 Welcome back for another round of what I wore this week!
I have to admit, between research papers, midterms and migraines, I haven't been too motivated to put effort into my appearance. To be honest, this is what my uniform has been these past few days:

 

Yep,

sweats

old man sweater 

ponytail

and no makeup.

Classy right?

Despite what that picture shows, I did manage to put together two actual outfits this week

 

This one is my favorite:

 

Can you tell I was excited to wear all my  finds from this past weekend? 

 

top: old navy $11

jeans: LC for kohls via GW $5.99

boots: Carlos via GW $7.99

necklace: everyday icing 

 

This was my first attempt at stacking bracelets. I loved how it turned out!

Chevron braclets: everyday icing 

watch, + two brown bracelets: GW $.99-$1.99

and the last outfit was exploding with color and pattern.

I think I went a little loco on this outfit choice.

 Jacket: GW $2.99

Lace top: LC for Kohls $7.00

tank: Target $8

earrings: GW $1.99

mustard flats: Antonio Melani via GW $4.99

 

polka dot pants: Old navy $12

and that's all I've got!

Happy Wednesday!

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Weekend Finds

This weekend I seriously scored big. I found so many great deals, that I just had to share with you!

First, I'll start with Goodwill, since it is my favorite store.

I found two brand spankin' new belts for $1.99 each:

This one is so pretty! It is coral, despite what the picture shows. This will be perfect for spring

The next one is just plain adorable:

It's a metallic hot pink bow is what sold me! How cute would this be with a little black dress!?!?!

Next, I found this necklace! I had been eyeballing it at target a while ago, and to my surprise I found the exact same one at GW brand new! This was $3.99

These were my most exciting find! They are Carlos real leather/suede boots. I can't wait to pair these with a spring dress! They were $7.99

I also got this light sweater for $3.99. I loved the silver thread running through it!

If you read yesterday's post, then you saw those keds that I really wanted from Kohls. I didn't get those, but I did find these for a loft $4.99 at GW. I think they are awesome! They remind me of the 90's.

and that's everything I found at Goodwill!

Great trip huh!?!?

Next, I hit up Old navy!

I was armed with a 20% off coupon plus a $15 off $50 one too!

MY mom, friend and I found some great things!

There were lots of things that I wanted, but wasn't willing to pay full price. 

Especially because I find that old navy is constantly changing merchandise therefore things that are full price one week will be on clearance the next.

Take for example these flats:

I saw them when they first got them in, and wanted them.

I waited and waited and low and behold, 

they were on clearance 3 weeks later.

Yep, you read that right. $5.97.

Plus 20% they came to $4.78.

Pretty freaking awesome if you ask me!

But the finds didn't stop there:

No, your eyes aren't deceiving you, that does say $4.47!

plus 20% they came to $3.58.

For black wedges, people!! 

They are a stable in any wardrobe.

My most expensive item was this shirt:

This was seriously the softest, most comfortable shirt ever.

{it's a more vibrant green in person, and extremely wrinkly for some reason}

It was on sale for $19, plus the coupon

so it was really $15.20

but, combined with the things my friend got, we used the $15 off coupon,

so it was even less.

Next was Target.

I only got one thing, but it's such an amazing deal, I had to share.

Here is the shirt I bought:

Prabal Gurung For Target Lace-Front Blouse

Which is still sold online for full price at $34.99

now, you may be thinking

"that's not a good deal" 

oh you just wait, my friend.

While flipping through the 70% off clearance section at target, I stumbled upon, yes you guessed it, this shirt:

I saw the lace and instantly stopped to look at it closer. I also remember seeing it on other bloggers pages, so I had to see why it was on clearance.

This is why:

Apparently someone bought it online and returned it, and for some odd reason they marked it down to 75% off. 

but, hey, I wasn't complaining!

Lastly, I went to Kohls.

I bought this dress

for $28.60

which isn't that great of a deal, but I loved it, and I had some money saved up, so I splurged.

 but I did find a necklace at a fabulous price:

I paid $2.08 for it. 

I'm noticing a trend, though. I think I found a lot of neon this week.

The flats at old navy, the lace blouse at target, and then this necklace at kohls!

Anyways, those were my finds!

What have you scored on recently? Have you found any great deals that I'm missing out on?

Tell me in the comments below!

Weekend Wrap-up: Carrot Cake, Goodwill and Glasses!

Happy Monday, Folks!

Today, I'm wrapping up my weekend for ya!

Friday night:

I had a date with this slice of carrot cake and dateline.

My two favs.

It was awesome.

Saturday:

I had to return something to target, so of course I turned it into a two hour trip

because how could I not!?!

I really, really, really wanted to take this home with me.

{I have a slight addiction to peter pan collars}

but I refrained.

Sadly.

Then, I went to kohls just to "browse"

ha.

{This was the dressing room}

Lets just say I left with a few too many things that I intended.

{one of which included that lace/blue dress}

But I was most excited about the spring shoes they had!

I loved these keds

and I really liked these sandals!

Then, we refueled with pizza.

{which seems like a trend}

So good.

I also found my glasses from middle school.

I kinda feel like a sexy librarian minus the sexy part.

I just don't know if I could keep that up ;)

I'm too lazy.

hehe!

Sunday:

My family and I spent the majority of the morning cleaning and watching a millionaire matchmaker marathon {what a mess}

After, we broke our two week hiatus from this lovely store.

{I am going to do a separate post of everything we found!}

These are the wonderful sites you see when you travel to Goodwill.

and this picture doesn't even do this car justice.

The bumper and mirrors were literally falling off!

man, I feel blessed to live the life I do.

and I concluded the weekend with a chocolate banana milkshake form mooyah!

yummm

That was my super duper exciting weekend.

sarcasm

How was yours?

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February Update and March Goals and Bucket List!

Read  January's Goals 

Well, February is over, and March has begun.

Crazy, I know.

So here is an update on how I did this month!

February's Goals:

1. exercise and continue to walk my dog everyday

I did okay at this. Not perfect and not everyday, but it's a marathon and not a sprint, right?

2.read this book

read it, and loved it!

I really recommend it. 

{But beware, there is drug use and other things that might offend some people. So, if those kind of things bug you, then steer clear.}

Oh, and yes, I have seen the film! I thought it was fantastic and portrayed the book wonderfully. It's probably one of the best film adaptations of a book I've seen.

It definitely stayed true to the book, which I like!

3. Organize, organize, organize

Check, check, check.

Man. The spring cleaning bug really bit me hard this month.

I was organizing everything!
Here are just a few things I've organized this month:

I cleaned up underneath my bathroom sink using the black containers I found during this goodwill trip

I organized our family's movie collection.
{This was quite a task!}

 I even organized my t-shirt drawer using this method.
It saves so much room!!!

and of course you've already seen my Ikea cart storage 
So, as you can see, I was a bit OCD when it came to "organization" this month

4. Put finishing touches on my room and do a room tour!

This is still a work in progress. I feel like just when I think I finish one aspect, I find another item I need to work on.

But it will get done, and of course I will share with you!

I'm super duper excited with how it's all coming together, though!

Here is a sneak peek:

GAHH! I am so so excited to share it with you!

5. Do more Random Acts of Kindness.

~I surprised someone with their favorite starbucks drink

~I surprised a few peeps with a handmade dessert
~I bought my little Bro something small to let him know I'm thinking of him
and there were more, but I can't remember
{If you want to read more about RAK's read this blog, she did one everyday for a whole month!}

2013 Bucket List:

-Cut out processed foods-this has been hard, but worth it! I have been trying to only by foods with ingredients with 5 or less and ones I can pronounce :)

-buy local produce/go to local farmer's market more

-volunteer somewhere

-have my first giveaway on my blog-COMING SOON!

-figure out my college plan

-save my money up for something big (don't have a clue what that will be...yet   I have a few ideas of what I want to save for, now just to narrow it down)

-bake a blackberry cobbler from scratch

-eat better and be active-working on this! I've been eating my "green" smoothies, and obviously walking everyday has helped!

-make new friends-yay! I've met a couple new people this semester in school that I really like!

-work on my scrapbook- it took me a while to figure out where I put it, but I found it and even finished it! I am now working on my next one!

-go on a road trip
-write a letter to myself to open in 10 years
-go camping
-read at least 8 books-1 down, 7 to go :)
-teach myself how to sew

March's Goals

1. R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

Give it where it's needed or deserved.

2. Switch my closet over from winter to spring!

{Bring on the capris and sun dresses!}

3. Write the people I don't get to see or hear from everyday, and tell them that I love them.

4. read this book.

And that's all!
I'll check back in with you at the end of the month!
Happy March!