Here’s my “cheat outfit” for the week and a glimpse of what photo-shoots really look like around here most of the time. (I promise my children really do wear clothes every now and then. But they definitely prefer nekkid).
Ultra-solemn girlie. She wasn’t terribly interested in showing her, well, gums (8 1/2 months and nary a tooth in sight, people!) until I told her if she smiled really big, she’d get to eat right away (really? I just tickled her).
I pinky promise that I ironed these pants. Twice. But I’ve decided they’re super-pants, and their power is resisting irons at any heat/steam-setting. If you ever want to make a bad first impression, let me know, and I’ll lend them to you.
Oh goodness. Here’s how programmed I’ve gotten myself to having 100% thrifted outfits—I saw that turquoise bracelet and thought, “Shoot! I got that at Macy’s! Now I’m going to have to scratch this entire post!” Must. get. sleep. soon.
Top: GW ($3), Pants: Abercrombie/GW ($4), Shoes: Payless ($8), Belt: GW ($1), Bracelets: GW ($3) + Macy’s (don’t remember), Earrings: GW ($2), Purse: Factory Connection: $6
TOTAL: $27
P.S. I find it funny that, even when I’m “allowing” myself a cheat outfit, most of it is still from GW. Obsessed much? Yep.
Here’s a “bonus shot” of another cheat outfit I wore when my bestie and her family came over for dinner (it was a night shot…pardon the yellow light):
Look at me standing on tiptoe. Mandy pulled out the towering platforms on me and my flat-soled sandals self!
And here’s a round-up of what’s been going down at Secondhand or Bare Bottom (don’t forget to follow along for your daily dose of thrifted goodness!):
And finally, here’s Round 2 of the layered twist hairdo I showed you last week. All the same rules apply. You’ll just be making smaller rows this time, like so:
Disclaimer #1: I don’t usually film my tutorials in fast-food restaurants (any guess as to which one I’m in?). Not that I mind one bit (although the guy whom I cropped out of the pics behind me might have minded). But it would be a real waste of time and gas-money, so I guess I’ll stay home.
Disclaimer #2: I had just finished exercising and had sweaty hair (ew).
Disclaimer #3: I did not, at any point in this process look at a mirror, and it shows.
*Special thanks to my indefatigable (and hard to embarrass) film crew (aka Mandy).
So, did you see how I did that? Start with two pieces, twist, gather, then twist some more, just like last week. Except this time, I repeated the same process six times, and secured each row of twists with a bobby pin before putting the rest up in a bun.
**The most important thing I want you to notice is that I twisted toward the center of my head on both sides.
And there you have version two of one of my favorite, easy-but-looks-complicated hairdos.
That last sentence officially used up the very last ounce of brainpower left in my tired cerebrum (I just googled that to make sure I wasn’t making up a word…I’m that wiped), and if I keep typing, it will only be to write things like: ajjkljf sdfjkl;lkjd DJKJF! “Fjkl!!!?”
(Get that?)
…so I think I’d better quit.
See you tomorrow for Five Things Thursday!
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Thanks, ChristyB! I’m always so thankful for the people that “get” my humor. I’m sure half of the other folks are thinking, “What is this nut talking about?!” : )
LOVE your blog. Stumbled upon it a while back (I know Ashley whom you got the headband idea from). Thanks to you I am going to go check out Goodwill for some cute work clothes! Thanks for the inspiration and encouragement to find great deals. 🙂
Man! I’m lovin’ all the LOVE! : )
White pants are tricky. I was pretty thrilled when I found these at GW over 2 years ago. I still love them!
Thanks, Michele! Glad you stopped by!
“The good hair blog…” now why didn’t I think of that when I was trying to come up with a name for my blog?! ; )
Aw, thanks, Becca! So happy to have you here!
Thanks!
Thanks Erin! I just hopped over to your blog and took a look around. I will definitely have to come back when I have more time. I am starting home-schooling with my oldest two (boys!) this year and would love to learn as much as I can from other home-school mamas with more experience.
WELCOME! Thanks for following! And the thrifting skills are a mix of lots of time + lots of patience + a loooooooove for bargains.
Too sweet! Thanks!
Not weird at all, Karri. The answer for #1 is a bandeau bra + a pregnancy belly-band (seriously), which is really just a glorified tube-top. The answer to #2 is the bandeau bra + a cream-colored knit tube-top thingy I discovered at Goodwill for $1. I really like it because it keeps me from having to double-layer my straps (with another tank underneath), and it keeps me modest.
Ding, ding, ding! Chik-fil-a it is! : )
Looks like chick fil a to me!!! And my hair would NOT look that good with out a mirror!!!
LOVE that outfit! Esp the color of the shirt!!!!!! I have 2 weird questions to ask: what’s on under it? (because I have a similar style shirt and that’s why I am asking), and also – that second pic of you and your bestie – I have that dress, so I am also wondering what’s the second layer??
you are gorgeous…as usual girl…love the bracelets!
I am a first time visitor & now a new follower! I adore your outfit! I need to learn your thrifting skills!
Super cute outfit. I just stumbled across your blog and have spent much of the day reading past posts. Love your sense of humor!
Fun outfit, fun hairdo, cute kiddos! Love the color of the top!
cute pictures! You’re hair is adorable 🙂
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I just came across your blog via the Pleated Poppy and I LOVE IT! Thanks for sharing; definitely adding your blogs to my list
Great outfit and wonderful hair, I shall be trying that later. You have the good hair blog as your friends hair is amazing too. Have a great week honey. ax
Stopping by from the Pleated Poppy. Great outfit! What a good deal on all of your pieces! Fun post and fun to read 🙂
I adore your outfit! I want some white pants, but I can’t seem to find any that fit properly. And your accessories are perfect… even if one is from Macy’s 🙂
omg. 1. Love your son running around behind you in the first shot. 2. Love the shoes with that outfit. 3. Love the dresses you & your bestie are wearing & 4. LOVE the hair! Thanks for the little tutorial on it, I am going to try it!