tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84621226121647965712024-03-13T14:23:41.249-07:00Java JournalJourney Towards a Thrifted LifestyleLauren Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13301654696821454820noreply@blogger.comBlogger101125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8462122612164796571.post-17958850857672446692012-12-22T18:13:00.000-08:002012-12-22T18:13:14.865-08:00Reason for the Season<div style="text-align: center;">
Christmas, it's the most <i>wonderful </i>time of the year! </div>
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There is something about the Christmas season that really ignites my desire to craft. Inspired by a photo on pinterest, the following craft is my interpretation of the true meaning of Christmas.</div>
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Recognize this biblical couple and their baby?</div>
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The biblical family consists of 3 wooden blocks painted to represent each member. Joseph - Brown, Mary - Blue, and baby Jesus - White, burlap that serves as Mary's cloak, and a button for baby Jesus's face. </div>
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My talented carpenter dad, graciously cut out my wooden family members from scrap wood he found in his wood shop. </div>
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Thanks Dad!</div>
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After painting and cutting the burlap to the appropriate length, I used a hot glue gun to dress Mary in her cloak and additional hot glue to 'marry' Mary and Joseph. </div>
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Before adding baby Jesus, I searched for an appropriate face. Remember, Jesus is and was <i>not </i>white!</div>
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I love my antique jar of vintage buttons!</div>
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I applied the baby Jesus wood block and button with hot glue, and added a knotted strand of garden jute string.</div>
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I then duplicated the craft to give out as gifts :)</div>
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"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill to men' </div>
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Lauren Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13301654696821454820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8462122612164796571.post-31595091274367070582012-09-13T17:05:00.003-07:002012-09-13T17:23:41.958-07:00Classy & Sassy, I Mean BusinessI couldn't help but notice an increase in popularity with leopard print. I've had this leopard silk top hanging in my closet for years. It's an awkward length - too short to wear with pants or shorts, but perfect for a high-wasted skirt.<br />
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Leopard Top (I've had since Jr. High) < $2 - Goodwill<br />
Black Skirt - $3.38 - Goodwill<br />
Black Kitten Heels - $4.38 - Goodwill<br />
Coral Scarf - Nine West<br />
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Classy, Chic, and a little bit Sassy!<br />
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Thank You Goodwill, who would have thought?<br />
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</div>Lauren Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13301654696821454820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8462122612164796571.post-23411974186639626562012-05-31T06:34:00.000-07:002012-05-31T06:34:46.128-07:00Mesh to Looking Fresh - The Journey of a Swimsuit Cover-Up College graduation has passed and I am entering a new chapter in my life. With the new chapter, I feel it is necessary to tackle a new project...my closet! Sorting through my closet has been a still-continuing-3-day-process. Amist the organizing; however, my creative wheels are spinning and I am discovering some drab pieces I am anxious to reinvent! <br />
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The following is a picture of a Roxy top I puchased [secon-hand] in high school, along with a pair of Nike athletic pants I have worn since high school freshman year [I hold on to them, thinking they're going to fit again - oh please] The letters have completely faded and/or have been torn off - it's time to reinvent! <br />
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I recently unearthed this ankle-length black rayon/polyester/lycron skirt [which I believe my mother purchased at Goodwill yeeeeeaars ago, and I failed to ever wear it]. With a little effort, this Old Navy drab will soon become a bit more fab. <br />
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Before placing the skirt on the dress form, I first wore the skirt and played around with the styling. I instantly raised the skirt, and brainstormed ideas for a dress. <br />
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The silk top proposed a few problems after I purchased it. It was a small investment, but I know nothing of how it was originally worn or if it was once part of an ensemble.<br />
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A sweet thank you to the lovely Autumn for being my photographer :)Lauren Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13301654696821454820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8462122612164796571.post-78514267307700610102012-01-11T14:17:00.000-08:002012-01-11T14:17:48.358-08:00Strangled by a Scarecrow<div style="text-align: center;">A Goodwill shopping trip unearthed multiple pieces including a men's plaid button down 3x shirt for 1 quarter! My first intent was to give it to my dad to wear for outside/farm work [but it was way too large]. Plan B - make a hot pad...then I realized I should utilize the entire shirt for a single project, rather than sewing multiple hot pads of the same pattern. Plan C - make a scarf!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I am in love with owls and they happen to be one of the Kappa [my sorority] symbols. The adorable feathered creatures inspired these decorative pillows. Aren't they a hoot?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I cut and used old decorative pillows from my bedroom to construct this little hoot. The original decorative pillows for my room were made out of napkins and place mats I purchased at the local Dollar Store. Napkins + Place mats = Decorative Pillows = A Cut Owl Pillow!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Lauren Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13301654696821454820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8462122612164796571.post-4235970377279426442012-01-04T08:52:00.000-08:002012-01-04T08:52:57.176-08:00Warm & Fashionable Layers<div style="text-align: center;">As winter progresses the temperature decreases! Its that time of year to bundle up in layers. Forget bulky and uncomfortable layering -stay warm and fashionable with these Goodwill looks!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">This brown knit wrap sweater is one of my favorite fall/winter pieces in my closet. I love pairing it with brown leggings and cowgirl boots - they're the perfect composition for studying in the library and looking fashionable without sacrificing comfort. Pictured above, the wrap sweater is paired with a brown long sleeve shirt and creme scarf. The creme scarf sets off the creme tones in the sweater. I recently purchased these bracelets from Goodwill. The turquoise, caramel, and pumpkins tones add a simple pop of color. Afraid of color? - Add a bracelet with the same coloring such as the bracelet pictured below. The different shades of brown and black compliment the brown tones in the sweater.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Argyle Print</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">The 2nd top is an argyle print cashmere sweater. Similar to the floral print top, the creme, dessert brown, and nude tones in the top reflect the same tones in the belt. The argyle's diagonal lines create an interesting contrast with the horizontal lines on the belt. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Stripes </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pairing the canvas belt with a striped top proposed a little more difficulty. I do not want to create a clash of lines between the belt and top. This blue button down has fine white piping that does not over power the horizontal lines in the belt. The light blue shade compliments the creme and desert brown shades in the belt. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Lauren Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13301654696821454820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8462122612164796571.post-39729034398620596922011-12-19T10:00:00.000-08:002011-12-19T10:00:25.587-08:00Country Chic Christmas Gift<div style="text-align: center;">Check out this adorable Country Chic Christmas gift from my friend and sis Katie!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">These Bell mason jars are full of goodies and treats for the last two weeks of our academic fall semester.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The first jar is filled appropriately for finals week.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Energy bars, coffee, gum, oven roasted almonds, and more! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The second jar is designated for after finals week when its time to relax and wind down.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What better way to pamper yourself than with a facial, mint lip balm, hand lotion [mine is Country Chic], and adorable fuzzy socks! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mason Jar/Lid</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tissue Paper</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Computer and Printer Paper</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tape</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tons of Goodies for any theme of jar!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The labels can be printed from your computer and taped in whatever fashion that meets your fancy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Fill jar with fun and functional items.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Place tissue paper over the top opening of the jar and secure with lid.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ready or not Christmas is here! What better way to welcome the season than by setting up the tree? Every year I decorate a miniature Christmas tree for my bedroom. Naturally, it is decorated with cowgirl ornaments I have acquired over the years. The steal? I bought this little guy at Goodwill for less than $5! </div><div style="text-align: center;">A 2 ft tree brand new averages $30 = over $25 in savings! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pardon the quality of the photo - it does not do the tree justice [a new camera is on my wish list :) ].</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Dear Santa,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Please bring me a pair of pink paisley cowgirl boots. I've been an awfully good cowgirl.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Sincerely,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> L</div><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Remember to support your local Goodwill this holiday season. You never know what you might find! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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White Knit Sweater by Merona - Goodwill $3.38<br />
Jeans - Goodwill $4.38<br />
Nine West Scarf - Clearance Rack - less than $15<br />
Yes, I wear this scarf often. It's my favorite color and Nine West is definitely on my top brand list. :)<br />
Lauren Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13301654696821454820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8462122612164796571.post-77203394006484946992011-10-18T08:03:00.000-07:002011-10-18T08:03:02.433-07:00Fall Inspirations<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5Ovjlg6iBhY/Tp2TLHyVMpI/AAAAAAAAAXo/_0rvrPCsRdM/s1600/autumn+trees.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5Ovjlg6iBhY/Tp2TLHyVMpI/AAAAAAAAAXo/_0rvrPCsRdM/s320/autumn+trees.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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</div> The occasion? Jake Owen & Keith Urban Concert - they had no idea who or what was coming for them!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Cowgirl boots</span></b> and all, we explored downtown <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Minneapolis</span>, rocked/screamed/cried at the concert, and enjoyed cafe's and downtown <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">entertainment</span>. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">After our many attempts to tweet, contact, find, and stalk <b>Owen </b>and<b> Urban</b>,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">we concluded the evening at our </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">amazing </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">hotel located directly across from the <b>concert </b>building [highly convenient].</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Special thanks to the Sullivan Family for their Friday evening hospitality, gifts, and amazing road trip snacks!</div>Lauren Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13301654696821454820noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8462122612164796571.post-73959371785177305202011-09-15T15:00:00.000-07:002011-09-15T17:53:35.201-07:00Penny For Your Thoughts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0XqaNRGIO_I/TnJ0TQdZNpI/AAAAAAAAAXY/zWltwWudt9k/s1600/P1011659.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0XqaNRGIO_I/TnJ0TQdZNpI/AAAAAAAAAXY/zWltwWudt9k/s640/P1011659.JPG" width="288" /></a></div>This morning while walking out the door I FREAKED out, to say the least. I wasn't wearing anything from Goodwill. How does this happen?! Luckily, I remembered that morning I wore a sweater from Goodwill while doing my homework. whew! ...that counts right? Technically, only the girls living in my house saw it, but I'm saying it counts.<br />
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Wet Seal was having a buy one get one for a penny sale.<br />
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Jeans, clearance rack at Charlotte Russe - $17<br />
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Scarf is by Nine West purchased from the clearance rack - $13<br />
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The Innovation -<br />
Inter-looping my necklace with the scarf.<br />
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Burnt Orange Top with Lace Pattern - $1.38 [Goodwill]<br />
Skinny Jeans by Refuge - $4.38 [Goodwill]<br />
Scarf - < $3 [remnant material from the fabric store]<br />
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Accessorized with a bronze and glass bead bracelet.<br />
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The floral and leaf print scarf contains all of my favorite colors related to Autumn :) I am in love with how perfectly these 2 pieces coordinate both via color palette and floral design.<br />
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Welcoming the Weekend!<br />
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Top by Old Navy - $1.38-$3.38<br />
Skirt - $1.38 - $3.38<br />
Flip Flops - $4.38<br />
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Scarf - $3 from WalmartLauren Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13301654696821454820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8462122612164796571.post-52960245725894531952011-09-01T11:07:00.000-07:002011-09-01T14:22:55.645-07:00A Kiss of AccessoriesIt is day 3 of classes and day 3 of my Goodwill school year challenge.<br />
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Take it from the top!<br />
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White Cotton Top - 25 c {Goodwill}<br />
Brown Capris - Old Navy - Clearance Rack<br />
Flip Flops - $4.38 {Goodwill}<br />
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Just a Kiss of Accessories <3<br />
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Necklace - Vintage with Colonial Porcelain Scene - $1.38 {Goodwill}<br />
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Bracelets - I made these bracelets after disassembling a necklace I purchased<br />
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Lauren Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13301654696821454820noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8462122612164796571.post-70957244100111699992011-08-31T08:41:00.000-07:002011-08-31T08:44:42.421-07:00Casual Class for Every Classroom<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It's my second day of classes at college and my </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Goodwill</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> challenge continues. What's the challenge you ask? To wear something from Goodwill<i> every</i> day of the week! I have been tackling this challenge for almost two years. What I've saved - <strike>money</strike>. What I've gained - well 1, my closet at home is bulging and 2, I'm helping out my community and supporting the Goodwill statement -<i> We help people earn a living, improve their lives, and strengthen their families and their communities. </i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">Rings - FREE [vintage jewelry given to me by a lady my mom worked with, score!]</span></span><br />
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Lauren - Top and Skirt 25c each.<br />
Wedge Shoes - $4.38<br />
Belt - Freebie with pair of jeans!<br />
Bracelet - $1.38<br />
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Autumn - Skirt - Freebie from a friend!<br />
Shoes - Target<br />
Cardigan - Express<br />
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Looking cute for less? Priceless!Lauren Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13301654696821454820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8462122612164796571.post-62549349911067062982011-07-23T08:10:00.000-07:002011-07-23T08:11:17.508-07:00Pattern PerfectPairing prints will create the perfect look, but only if executed properly.<br />
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1 - I begin with a floral skirt I found at Goodwill for 25c!<br />
The delicate floral pattern is best paired with a simple white tank on top, so the skirt is not overpowered.<br />
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2 - I want to combine two different patterns that compliment each other, rather than each fighting for attention.<br />
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This striped button - down [Goodwill $4.38] is bold enough to be recognized as a contrasting pattern, yet is does not overpower the skirt. Exactly what I am looking for! The blues/whites are working well together.<br />
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3 - Completed with coordinating blue wedges - also purchased at Goodwill for $4.38<br />
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4 - Accessorized with vintage pearls! :) [FREE]<br />
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Try This! If the weather is a bit steamy, loose the button down and pair with fun necklaces or a scarf!Lauren Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13301654696821454820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8462122612164796571.post-73367546823041311442011-07-17T13:57:00.000-07:002011-07-17T18:31:36.456-07:00Cubicle ChicWho doesn't love a classic blue pin striped button down?! Especially when paired with a khaki skirt and coordinating wedges!<br />
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Top by DCC - Goodwill - $4.38<br />
Skirt - Goodwill - $3.38<br />
Wedges - Goodwill - $4.38<br />
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Looking chic in my cubicle for less than $14? Priceless :)Lauren Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13301654696821454820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8462122612164796571.post-71171444533580556592011-07-17T13:44:00.000-07:002011-07-17T13:44:25.192-07:00Red, White, Boom!I know it's a bit late for a 4th of July post [almost two weeks, yikes!]<br />
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To celebrate the 4th with a bit of southern bell flare, I chose a light weight denim dress by Old Navy [purchased at Goodwill] with a draw string halter. Adding a little country, I wore a red bandanna as a make shift headband. It's a bit difficult to see, but on my feet I'm wearing white patent leather sandals, also purchased at Goodwill!<br />
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Dress - $3.38<br />
Shoes - $4.38<br />
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