Frugalista Friday Gone Wild

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I have been frequenting my favorite thrift store in my town quite often because they have been running a 50% off sale for about three weeks now.  About once a week or so, I've been popping in to see what has been added to the treasures.

I went in last week and couldn't help but notice this lovely blouse on a hanger just calling to me.
Can you believe I actually left it hanging there, walked out, went home and had to go back to the store to get it?!  I really don't know what my problem is...

 I've been contemplating a leopard purchase because it is currently popular, but I just wasn't sure if I could pull it off.  When thrifting, I often look for items that are currently trending so that I can purchase them for reasonable prices since they don't always stick around from season to season.

I'm so glad I went back in and got this.  Not to mention, I snagged these AG Jeans (valued at $164) at Goodwill two weekends ago when my friend and I randomly stopped in to waste some time.
Double score!

Blouse: Thrifted $1.25
Jeans: Goodwill (AGJeans) $5
Bracelets: Yard Sale $2
Shoes: Goody's $15.99
Ring: Gift Gallery $9.99
Clutch: Me

Total Outfit Cost: $34.23

What's that you say?
You like my clutch you say?
I made it!
I will be selling them this Saturday at my first craft fair in Franklinville for $20.
Wish me luck!

100

This is my 100th post!

To celebrate I thought I would share all the things I'm thankful for:

...God's grace. 'Nuff said.

...My amazing hubby that supports me and loves me and takes my pictures

...My parents for loving me/supporting me/raising me/loving each other

...My brother for always standing by me, defending me, and being my best friend

...My job.  It's not always easy, but I really love my students and what I do

...Fall.  I'm so glad cooler weather and pretty colors are coming soon

...The ability to wear whatever I want without being regulated by government

...My pups and their unconditional love

...Clean water; I'm addicted

...The right to vote

Top: Banana Republic Outlet (old), Jeans: Joes (Goodwill $5), Shoes: Gap Outlet (old)

...Good friends

...Good wine

...Good times

I'm really thankful for the friends and opportunities I have gained through TriFABB.

I'm thankful for all the people cheering for me and the excitement for my first craft fair this weekend.

 I am thankful...

**Now, head on over to see Molly at Still Being Molly to learn more about me, her trip to Kenya, and my new found Rafiki-ness.**

Shopping My Closet Round 1

**Head on over to All Things Alisa to see my post for her series, Diaries of a Fashionista {Outfit Under 50 Challenge}**

I love shopping.

Last weekend I went shopping to get fabric for my upcoming craft fair and to scope out the Labor Day Sales and do you know...

I walked out empty handed!

That is not normal, people.  Honestly, I just couldn't find anything worthy of my cha-ching.

It made me start to think that all those nights I get my clothes out and prepare an outfit for the next day...the nights where I think, "Gosh, I've got nothing to wear that I haven't already worn."

Perhaps....(just perhaps), I'm wrong!

So, I'm diving into my closet and pulling out some of my favorite items and finding new ways to style them.  I have so many pieces that are versatile and stylish.  There is absolutely no reason why I feel like I have nothing to wear.

The first thing I pulled out is a great plum skirt that I rarely wear, but absolutely adore.  I must admit the only thing I have ever worn this skirt with is a plain black tee, tights, and boots.  So, I branched out and pulled together some other outfits to go with it. 

 I apologize for the poor lighting in these pictures.  I prefer having my pictures taken outside, but my hubby and I got caught in the rain when we attempted to do that last night.  So, this will serve the purpose for today.  Please, bear with me.

Skirt: Belk (similar here), Tank: Old Navy, Blazer: Kohls

Here, I paired the skirt with a purple tank top making it appear to be a dress.  I put on my grey Lauren Conrad blazer from Kohl's and a pair of bone colored shoes I wore in a wedding.  I added a turquoise bracelet to give a pop of color since my plum is really acting as a neutral here.  And accented it with a silver necklace I thrifted last week.

I don't know if you can tell, but this skirt has a great bow detail on the waistband.  It gives it a little extra in the cuteness department.  I bought it on the sale rack at Belk a few years ago for $13.

Skirt: Belk (similar here), Blouse: Old Navy (similar here), Pumps: Dr. Scholl's (can't find them!)

Here, I paired the skirt with a polka dot shirt I got at Old Navy two years ago for $3.50!  I love the polka dot blouse; I wear it a lot!  You will definitely be seeing it again especially since polka dots are currently trending! I kept it simple with a pair of black pumps.

Ladies, these are seriously the most comfortable pumps I've ever had on my feet!  They are made by Dr. Scholl's.  I got them about six years ago from The Brown Shoe Closet if you ever come across one.  Seriously, I can wear these babies all day teaching, coach a basketball game in them, and then go out to dinner after.  They're that good.

This morning, my hubby and I were talking about how certain things in our closet never get worn and then one day, out of necessity, we pull them out and wear them.  And we realize how much we like them or how comfy they are or how many compliments we get while wearing them and suddenly, they are back in our wardrobe rotations!  

I encourage you to go shopping in your closet.  I guarantee you have  some hidden gems in there and you just need to rethink ways to wear them.  It's fun and free!