It is Tuesday, right??

WW

2012-01-28T07:43:00.000-08:00

Starting Weight: 177.4
Goal Weight: 150ish
Pounds lost this week: 3.0
Current Weight: 159
Total Pounds Lost So Far: 18.4

back in the game! a plateau and the holidays threw me off, and I gained 6, but lost it again, plus one, over the last 3 weeks.
GO ME.

A new shopping experience...

2012-01-25T07:10:00.000-08:00

I can't lie, I love to shop. And since I have been doing What I Wore Wednesday posts (er, here and there) I seem to love to shop even more. I see so many cute outfits, it is very inspiring! Alas, lugging around two kiddos to shop for clothes is so NOT fun.
Enter.... Stitch Fix! (why didn't I think of this????)
StitchFix is a new company, that delivers fashion right to your door. Do I sound like a commercial? Uh yea, I am not good at writing these things. But, I am not being paid by Stitch Fix, I came across them all on my own, and paid their fees with my money. I just thought it was really fun so I am passing along the info. Ok? Ok.

Here is what they say on their Facebook page... "We're setting out to create a whole new type of shopping experience. One that helps you keep up to date with the latest and greatest, but in the comfort of your own home and in the context of your own closet. You let us know your size and style preferences, we'll send you a selection of the latest and greatest of what's hot now, just for you. You try everything on at home, and only keep and pay for what works out!"

SO, you go to StitchFix.com, sign up, and wait to be contacted by a stylist. Then you fill out a questionnaire, pay a $20 styling fee, and they send you 5 goodies to test out in your home. Easy! Fun! Packages! Wee! You get that $20 as a credit towards anything you would like to purchase out of that "fix". Shipping is free. You keep what you like, you ship back what you don't in the prepaid envelope.

I figured, what do I have to lose? Yes, if you do not keep anything out of that "fix" you do lose your $20 styling fee - but I figured I would try it once and see what happens.

Well, I just got my first shipment - and...keeping two things! Score!

The package arrives!

Opened!

The goodies!

Weeeee! As soon as I saw that grey sweatshirt with the sparkly see through top, I fell in love. I knew that one was staying home with me.
In the interest of authenticity, and because I am lazy - I took pictures as I was when I opened the package - which was unshowered, no makeup, hair in a scrunchie. I look like crap. But, I figured - if I like the clothes on me in THAT state, imagine how I will like them when I am clean and purdy?? So, here it is...

Yea, that pic doesn't do the top justice - you can't see how it sparkles. It is a comfy sweatshirt, but with pizazz. I could wear it out to run errands with jeans and feel like I tried a little harder, or (more likely) I could dress it up with a thin black tank and black boots, yet still feel comfortable in sweatshirt material. I really love it.

Next I tried the flowy grey top:

It doesn't look like anything unusual, but holy momma - the material was so unbelievably soft! It was called "buttery top" and they were not kidding - it was incredibly comfortable. Alas, I thought the price was a bit too high for what was a basic top, so I had to say no, but I was sad to say goodbye.

The other thing I kept was this necklace:

I did not NEED this piece, but I just really loved it. You can loop it once or twice, or wear it long, and I thought the price was fair for the quality. So, I treated myself. I don't think I would keep something like this every time, but I probably will only do a "fix" once in awhile, so...I'm worth it!

The other two pieces in the package were too small. A cute copper sweater with gold studs - just too tight, and not exactly my style. And a flowy tank with a very pretty draped neckline. I almost kept it for the neckline, but the fit was really not flattering on me, so I decided against it.
All in all, I was very pleasantly surprised. It was fun to get the package, and I fell in love with two things, so I got to use my $20 credit. The rest I just popped back in the mail to Stitch Fix, free of charge!
Oh, I forgot to mention one other neat thing - on each piece a card was attached - telling me about it, and offering styling ideas. I thought that was helpful - gave me ideas on HOW to wear them, and I need that as I tend to pick individual pieces, but then feel clueless how to mix them with the other individual pieces in my closet.

The prices were higher than I would normally spend on clothes (ranging from $45 - $65) but you can ask for a more inexpensive range when you fill out your profile. And when you review the pieces you got, you can indicate they were too high in price, so that next time they adjust. And, these were items I would never find on my own, so I feel I can spend a little more for an unusual piece that I might treat myself to a few times a year.

If you are interested, go to StitchFix.com and give it a go! Or, if you follow this link: My Link ... I get a $25 credit...pretty sweet, and then you can refer your friends and get credits too.
Tell me what you think!
xoxo

Family Fun Night

2012-01-09T10:14:00.000-08:00

We moved furniture and built a massive wooden train track. We'll be having a family fun night every Saturday night now, and there will be no tech devices allowed. No phone, no laptop, no ipad, no tv, no nuthin'. I am ashamed to admit that this is very difficult for me, which is exactly the reason we HAVE to do it. MORE than once a week, hopefully. I did allow myself to take ONE picture, but then put the camera down, and talked and played with my family. It was fantastic.

2012

2012-01-03T08:34:00.000-08:00

I am gonna try to blog more in 2012.
Time (the lack thereof) and children may hinder that - but I will give it a go.
I don't have anything much to report though.
Therefore all these new posts may be silly.
Like this:

First face mask of the new year. Blackberry. May my skin glow in 2012.

WIWW

2011-12-14T05:32:00.000-08:00

Linking up with Lindsey at The Pleated Poppy to try to get out of yoga pants more often. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't!

Hair - in need of a dye job, Tunic - Anne Taylor Loft Outlet, jacket - Old Navy (old), scarf - The Pleated Poppy, jeans - Gap Outlet, boots - no idea - they are old.

My son was upset that he couldn't get in on the picture action, so we took some, but you can see his little swollen tear stained face. Being almost 4 is hard.

Coat - Target Missoni (LOVE this coat, so glad I got it), Jeans - Gap

Sweater - Ann Taylor Loft Outlet - I love the little flower on the shoulder, and stripes, I am obsessed with stripes!

Boots - Rocket Dog

You can see I am still having problems getting good photos of myself. Can't seem to get the knack of it no matter what I do. Oh well.

XOXOX

Inappropriate Elf

2011-12-08T11:04:00.000-08:00

I have been doing nightly naughty scenarios with our Elf on the Shelf. This one turned out pretty well, so I am entering it in a contest on www.babyrabies.com HERE.
http://www.babyrabies.com/2011/12/inappropriate-elf-contest/

Beer Funnel Elf!
Ugh, peer pressure. That Spidey always brings the funnel!
Now, it should go without saying that all content on this blog is mine, see my sidebar for copyright info. Sometimes, I swear people want me to go batshit crazy. Nevermind. On to more Elfin madness.

drinky poo

Little smoke to soothe the savage elf

Sorry you had to see this.

My, he is creepy.

Danny is not here, Mrs. Torrance.

Rave On.

Whippet Good

It puts the lotion in the basket.

Dimebag.

I wish I knew how to quit you.

Fa la la la roofie.

I had the craziest dream last night. I was dancing the White Swan.

rock candy

human barbiepede

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I can't believe it is Wednesday again.

2011-11-09T08:02:00.000-08:00

Phew, the time is just flying by!
It is already time for Christmas music? Eeek!

I only got a chance to snap a few 'What I Wore Wednesday' pics...because all the other days I was in jammies or workout gear. Yes, you heard that right. Workout gear. I have been in a serious weight loss slump, so I realize..I can't avoid it any longer. I have to exercise. YUCK. I even took some before shots, but..don't feel like posting them yet. Hello, tummy flap. I am gonna do some 30 Day Shred, but mix in other workouts too...because every time I try to stick with the Shred for 30 days I get bored and discouraged and quit. I need to keep working out, so need to mix it up. Blah blah blah.

A few outfits...

jeans - American Eagle, sweater - Gap, boots - Walmart

got a shot of the Walmart boots. Seriously, if you don't buy these, you are nutso.

I was FREEZING while taking this shot, then we left the house and approximately 39 minutes later I was sweating my face off. Ended up changing to a t-shirt and Converse. As usual.

jeans - Gap, sweater - Eddie Bauer, boots - Bath and Body Works...last year they were a Christmas item. I should have gotten 2 pairs, I love them...they have a swirly floral pattern. Cute.

In other news (since I never seem to update):

I reached my 10% weight loss at Weight Watchers, got my keychain and everything! Down 17.2 pounds, weighed in yesterday at 160.2. If I can get that Weight Watcher scale to show a 5 as in 50's. oh boy I will be a happy camper.

Little Miss has gotten 2 teeth. Ouch. Need I say more?

Little Man has had all his teeth for awhile, but has taken to biting with them. Biting his little sister. Sigh. He is really testing my motherhood skills lately, I must say. And my patience. Oy.

That's about all I can come up with y'all.

Blogger FAIL.

probably won't see ya til next Wednesday.

is anyone still out there?

What I Wore Wednesday

2011-11-02T06:32:00.000-07:00

Life has been craaaaaaaaazy this Fall. Little man started preschool, and with that came ILLNESS. The whole family has been sick twice, and now little lady has a hacking cough and Dad a sore throat AGAIN. I feel like a ticking time bomb, waiting for my throat to start to tickle...rrrrg.

Despite the funk, I have managed to get out of the yoga pants more, and snap a few pictures of outfits. I am finding it WAY easier to dress now that the weather is cold. Not sure why - I just find fall/winter clothes more fashionable. It is harder to look cute when you are all sweaty. Right? Maybe it's just me. Anywayyyyy......

Running Errands...

boots - DSW, pants - Target, sweater - Old Navy

I love these boots, SO comfy and they make me feel a teenie bit more badass than the average suburban Mom...haaaa!

NYC for Yo Gabba Gabba live...

sweater and tank - Old Navy, jeans - American Eagle, flats - Gap

tee and striped shirt (around waist) - Old Navy, jeans - Gap, converse - Target

I such a NY fashion moment on this day, but I am a dummy and didn't get a pic. It was BITTER cold, when it wasn't supposed to be, so I hadn't packed appropriately. My baby daughter got us up at 5 am, so we wanted to go out for a walk and grab breakfast, but brrr...so cold. So I wrapped a Target baby blanket (printed with stars and bears) around my neck, like a pashmina or infinity scarf - stuck my dark sunglasses on and WORKED IT. It was funny. Maybe you had to be there.

Family Pictures....

tank and jeans- Old Navy, sweater - Target, boots DSW

rest of the family, no idea...but aren't they cute??

Some random Saturday...

tank - Eddie Bauer, cardi - Old Navy, jeans - American Eagle, boots - Walmart.

I really should ave gotten a better picture of the boots, I LOVE THEM. They are like brown motorcycle boots, comfy, very cute, and only 30 bucks on Walmart.com. Get them!!!! Yes they are fake leather and may not last as lomg as real, but, I can't afford a really good leather boot at the moment. But no one has to know! Except all of you!!

Halloween...

We had so much fun on Halloween this year! Everything gets more fun when your kiddos start to really understand what is going on. Little man had a ball! We went to a parade and trick or treating and really laughed a lot!

Hope everyone is doing well! XO

Hooking up with The Pleated Poppy!

WW boringgggggg

2011-10-13T05:17:00.000-07:00

Wow, I haven't blogged since September? I am a sucky blogger. I don't have anything for you today, either. Lots of stuff happening, but no time/desire to write. We are all sick again, ugh.
Just wanted to post my WW stats, so move along to a blog that actually has content...go on...shoo!

Weight Watchers...
Starting Weight: 177.4
Goal Weight: 150ish
Pounds lost this week: 2.5
Current Weight: 159.5 (on home scale, too sicky to go to WW) (SO happy to see that 5!!!!)
Total Pounds Lost So Far: 17.9
this may change a bit....as in, go up. WW scale weighs me differently than home scale, plus - I will probably be wearing fall clothes next time I weigh in. Don't ya hate that?

WW

2011-09-29T10:37:00.000-07:00

Weight Watchers...
Starting Weight: 177.4
Goal Weight: 150ish
Pounds lost this week: 4.0 (over 2 weeks)
Current Weight: 162.0
Total Pounds Lost So Far: 15.4

*fist pump*

Glub Glub

2011-09-27T06:01:00.000-07:00

So, about 5 months ago or so, our fish died. Bob. Bob the betta. I was full on preggers and exhausted, so I was kind of happy that Bob kicked it, because I was tired of cleaning his little filthy fishy bowl. I asked some advice on Facebook (the all-knowing) about how to tell my little boy that Bob had shit the sheets. The general consensus was to flush Bob and not say anything, and see if he noticed.

He didn't notice.
Life went on.
Babies were born.
I assume Bob rested in peace in his septic resting place.

This morning, my sweet boy suddenly realized his fish was missing. Really? 5 months later? Grand.
SOBBING.
We tried distractions, didn't work.
We tried promising a new fish (crap), didn't work. (good)
I tried to gently explain heaven, a concept he has sort of heard before...didn't work.
We tried airplane pancakes, worked for a bit. But soon after, mouth full of pancake, he started doing the ugly cry..mouth agape, the silent scream, full on mourning.
My poor little man
He cried that he wanted his fish to meet his little sister. Oh, my heart!
He wanted to become a superhero and fly up to heaven and get his fish back.
He wanted to call the police, because someone with some damn authority needed to help us get our fish back.
Heavy heavy stuff.
And this is just a stinky little fish - that he didn't seem to care much about in the first place.

Will someone please tell me what I do when his little brain starts putting the pieces together, and he realizes, I mean REALIZES that Heaven = dead. And dead = gone forever. And gone forever = BOTH GRANDPAS.

I think I botched this one.

Glub Glub.

Linking up with Just Write...xoxo

WIWW

2011-09-21T10:12:00.000-07:00

Due to illness, I have very little fashion fun for you. I have been wearing the same slouchie jammies for like 3 days.
I did however take a few pics last week.
Observe:

The outfit is completely unremarkable (all from Old Navy). What is remarkable is that I am fitting into my size 10 jeaaaaanssssss!!!! That I haven't fit into for..well, a long tiiiiiiiiiiiiiiime!!!! HOLLLLAAAAAAAAAAA!! I am so happy!! There is still a little flesh overspillage over my waistband, but whatever!! They totally button! Wahoo!
I also got my haircut, not sure I like it yet though. How come I can never do my hair as well as they do it in the salon? Sigh.
hookin up with the Pleated Poppy!
:)

ill

2011-09-20T14:55:00.000-07:00

i am so ill.
this is the sickest i have been in as long as I can remember.
my husband and i keep talking about the great illness of aught 04 when we were dating and both shockingly ill and we decided to be shockingly ill together and lay in the same ill bed, the first time we each saw the other looking so shockingly ill. true love.
but that illness was nothing compared to this...you know why? because somehow i have to keep two children alive while also feeling THIS shockingly ill.
i am sweaty and hot and dripping snot and achy and my eyes itch, but still - the girl baby wants to latch onto my sweaty hot clammy boob and suck the fetid fever milk out of me. seems so wrong.
and i can't take any good drugs so she can do this. ugh.
i am shivering cold, sneezing and coughing and moaning and shaking and gagging, and yet, the boy child still wants his peanut butter and jelly with the crusts cut off. i can barely summon the energy to spread the peanut butter, and i have to turn my head so snot doesn't drip on his sammich.
i keep telling the poor kid SHHHHHH because his chipper little preschool voice is cutting into my migraine brain like a hot poker.
i am shuffling from the couch to the bathroom with tissues shoved up my nose. does anyone else do this?
i am too ill to hit the shift key to capitalize.
i am spreading crumply used tissues in a path wherever i go.
my poor schnoz is red and raw and peeling and so tender, but i still have to blow my nose every 2 minutes so even when i try to put on some vaseline to soothe it, it gets wiped right off again.
my eye sockets ache.
my teeth ache.
my throat is raw.
i keep getting those throat dry spots where i am scrambling for the honey bear, to pour the honey straight down my gullet - though I think me and my Mom are the only humans that get those because my husband has no idea why i suddenly can't breathe and am wild eyed and gagging and coughing and peeling wrappers off cough drops like a lunatic.
all i want to eat is pretzels and ginger ale. sometimes pretzels dipped in ginger ale. does anyone else do this?
thank the sweet heavens i have a husband who works from home, in the basement, so he has been able to take the children for walks while i lay in my own sickly sweat and try to nap. propped up on pillows with snot dripping onto the mattress.
sweet jemimah.
i think i will link up to "Just Write" purely for the need for sympathy.
is that bad?
please pat my head and tell me i am not a horrible mother because i turned on the television for 12 hours in a row so that i could wallow in my own mucous in peace.
the end.

WW

2011-09-15T10:16:00.000-07:00

Weight Watchers...
Starting Weight: 177.4
Goal Weight: 150ish
Pounds lost this week: 2.0
Current Weight: 166.0
Total Pounds Lost So Far: 11.4

hollaaaaaaaaa!!

Funk

2011-09-08T08:10:00.000-07:00

I am in a total funk.

An old work friend of mine passed away. At 45, from cancer. FORTY FIVE? Cancer sucks. He was one of the funniest dudes I have ever met. I went through my old pictures, reminiscing - and had to giggle...pretty much every picture I have of him, he was trying to lick someone. He was a shining light. His smile was infectious. I can't believe he is gone.

He is the one in the Minnie dress. Minnie Werewolf? What can I say.

I will never forget you, Bern.

More funk...
My little boy started preschool this week. I guess I should be happy, he is growing and learning, but man I am gonna miss that kid. I hate the thought of missing all the new funny things he will do. All the funny things he will say. What if he gets upset and I am not there? What if he has to go potty and is afraid? What if what if what if. I hate letting go.
More funk...
The anniversary if September 11th is here..I did not lose anyone directly, but I still feel major funk. SO very sad, seeing the news coverage again, remembering that awful day.
More funk...
It has been raining, solid, for A WEEK. Rain. rain rain rain rain. We are stuck indoors, it is grey and muggy and gross, things are flooding, I can't make my friends funeral because it is in a flooded area.
More funk...
My teeth hurt. My gums hurt. I have to go to the dentist. I hate the dentist.
Ok, I think that is it.
FUNK FUNK FUNK.
I hope it lifts soon.
Sorry I am a downer.
oh and just for my own record:
Weight Watchers...
Starting Weight: 177.4
Goal Weight: 150ish
Pounds lost this week: 2.0
Current Weight: 168.0
Total Pounds Lost So Far: 9.4
now I just feel like eating all the chocolate in the house though.
:(

Whoops

2011-09-01T06:59:00.000-07:00

I totally missed WIWW. Which is ok, because I didn't wear anything except sweats and jammies. Hurricane Irene and a nasty case of hives have kept me lookin' pretty slobby.
Let's just pretend though. What WOULD I wear, in another dimension. A dimension where there are no cheerios in my hair and my skin is fresh and glowy. It is fun to dream!

Source: polyvore.com via Kate on Pinterest

Source: carolinesmode.com via Louise on Pinterest

ok, back to the real world, where my body is pudgy and the most exciting trip I take is to Target. Heehee!!!!!! I will try to get out of the sweats at some point this week.
When is fall weather coming????
xoxo

Weigh in day!

2011-08-30T09:05:00.000-07:00

Weight Watchers!
Starting Weight: 177.4
Goal Weight: 150ish
Pounds lost this week: 1.6
Current Weight: 170.0
Total Pounds Lost So Far: 7.4

Hooorah!

Pshew

2011-08-28T09:11:00.000-07:00

We survived the storm just fine. Woo!
Dry house, power stayed on, no downed trees.
The baby slept through it all, completely nonchalant.

Whether or not I survive Hurricane Nate remains to be seen.

Yeesh

2011-08-27T15:57:00.000-07:00

Tuesday = Earthquake.
Saturday = Hurricane!

What is happening?????
We are hunkered down, prepared for the worst. Hoping for the best.

I will take one for the team, and consume my weight in ice cream, should we lose power. In these trying times, we must all do our part.

Seriously though...I am kinda freaked. We have a lot of big trees around our house. I am considering sleeping in the basement.
Stay safe, everyone!

Undiscovered

2011-08-25T06:50:00.000-07:00

I look at you, you bite your tongue
You don't know why or where I'm coming from
But in my head I'm close to you
We're in the rain still searching for the sun

You think that I want to run and hide
That I keep it all locked up inside but I just want you to find me

I'm not lost; not lost, just undiscovered
And when we're alone we are all the same as each other

You see the look that's on my face
You might think I'm out of place
I'm not lost, no, no, just undiscovered

Well the time it takes to know someone
It all can change before you know it's gone
So close your eyes feel the way I'm with you now
Believe there's nothing wrong

You think that I wanna run and hide
I'll keep it all locked up inside
But I just want you to find me
I'm not lost, I'm not lost, just undiscovered
And when we're alone we're all the same as each other
You see the look that's on my face
You might think I'm out of place
I'm not lost, no, no, just undiscovered

I'm not running
I'm not hiding
If you dig a little deeper you will find me

I'm not lost, not lost, just undiscovered
And when we're alone we're all the same as each other
You see the look that's on my face, you might think that I'm out of place
I'm not lost, no, no, just undiscovered

I'm not lost, not lost, just undiscovered
And when we're alone we're all the same as each other
You see the look that's on my face, you might think that I'm out of place
I'm not lost, no, no, just undiscovered

WIWW

2011-08-24T12:16:00.000-07:00

Wow, Wednesday really snuck up on me this week!.
Miss E is in a growth spurt or something, so not a lot of sleeping going on. I feel like I am underwater. *yawn*

Anyhoo.
Saturday night I went to a Colin Hay concert (Colin Hay from Men at Work). It was FAAAAAABULOUS! Not only did I get a night out with a good girlfriend... I listened great music, ate yummy food, drank a big fat dirty delicious martini, SAT IN THE FRONT ROW, and met Colin and got an autograph. Cool!

Top - Old Navy, Jeans - American Eagle, Shoes - Victoria's Secret.
And, visual proof that my mirror totally slimifies me. Wee!
Also, visual proof that Colin Hay loves me...

Sunday, though I was completely exhausted, we took the chickies to the circus. I wore clothes that are a more normal reflection of my everyday attire...

Geek is Gangster T - no idea, Shorts - Old Navy, Converse - Target.
I may not be fashionable, but boy am I comfortable! And you know what? That is ok. Although I am making an effort to "dress" more often - it is also ok to rock your comfy casual style with pride. The real me! I mean, who wants to be dressed up to sweat your ass off at the smelly circus? When are they gonna invent a circus tent air conditioning ventilation system?? I mean really.

See my kids sweaty head? We had to leave early because I thought the baby was gonna get heatstroke. No need to be dressed up for THAT mess!
Have a good week y'all!
Once again, linking up with Lindsey at The Pleated Poppy, and Laura with That Kind of Beautiful.

interesting Tuesday....

2011-08-23T12:25:00.000-07:00

Weight Watchers!
Starting Weight: 177.4
Goal Weight: 150ish
Pounds lost this week: 2.4
Current Weight: 171.6
Total Pounds Lost So Far: 5.8

Phew!! Weight loss is very slow going...took me 2 weeks to lose that 2.4. Agonizing. But, any loss is good loss...so, onwards!

In other news, EARTHQUAKE!! My husband is in DC for work. He called and said, "We just had an earthquake!" and then the phone went dead. Awesome. I had about 3 minutes of total panic - but then Facebook started exploding with earthquake updates. I am in DE and didn't feel a damn thing, but my neighbors totally did. I must be REALLY tired...ha!! Everyone is fine, and I will be very happy to see my husband walk in the door tonight. CNN says to expect aftershocks, so it should be an interesting afternoon! Sheesh!

Thrifty!

2011-08-17T05:50:00.000-07:00

Seems I am only posting on WW Weigh in day, or What I Wore Wednesday. Either I really love W's or I am just a sucktastic blogger. *cough* I really am going to attempt to blog more, but it may have to be when the wee one has more head control so she can be somewhere other than my arms 24/7. Wee!

I am linking up again this week with Lindsey at The Pleated Poppy and Laura for That Kind of Beautiful. I know it is odd, posting a million pictures of yourself in your clothes. However ...I am really enjoying it! ?? I am finding that although I don't always have time to abandon the yoga pants, I am trying to more often. And that is GOOD for the self esteem! Even if you think this whole thing is bizarro - you should try it! I am surprised at how I am liking picking clothes and feeling sorta pretty (sometimes).

This week, my outfits were pretty plain. So I will be quick with those...

Striped shirt, Kmart. Yellow Shirt, Walmart. Shorts in both, Old Navy (I need to hide those shorts, I reach for them WAYYY to often.) Giraffe necklace, Forever 21. Yellow Necklace, Dear Nicole on Etsy on my chain. (started as a ring, but I bent the ring to use as necklace.)
Nothing to write home about. But I am proud of myself for actually putting on some jewelry. Fun!

I decided, after a week of very basic boring outfits (shirt, shorts, flip flops, repeat) that I need to do a little shoppy shoppying. Problem is, I don't have enough funds to shop as often as I would like to. I keep reading other WIWW posts where people find marvelous pieces at Goodwill...but I have never had much luck there? I think some people really have the knack for thrift shopping - they can spot a diamond in amongst the crapola, or they can refurbish things with sewing skills I do not possess. I really love finding a bargain though, and I really love the variety of new (to me) clothes. So I decided, it is time to make Goodwill my bitch. (language!) I am gonna be a total Goodwill hag. My MIL was visiting, so I had a KID FREE afternoon, so plenty of time to go through the racks! Behold! My treasures!! (all from Goodwill except one, ALL under 5 bucks! Yeeha!)

Plaid Bermudas. Really pretty color that did not come across in this pic. Can't decide if I leave the length alone, or have them hemmed as shown. Thoughts?
Side note - got a cheapo mirror to put in better lighting. It makes me look skinnier than I really am! Fantastic!!!!!!! Magic! Harry Potterish! Woop!

Talbots skirt, LOVE the bright colors!

Target Mossimo skinny Cargo's - brand new with tags, but at Goodwill? Score!

Bisou Bisou skirt from Goodwill which just happens to match the shoes I found at Target on the clearance rack for $4.98!!!

Hollaaaaaaaaaa!! Love! The whole look matches my guest room rug. I planned that! No, I didn't.

No brand skirt (homemade?) and wedges. Check out the print on the skirt:

Little martinis! I die!

rowr!

(sorry for flash...doh!) Lacy dress which I will never in a million years wear as a dress, but I SO WILL wear as a tunic with jeans, boots and a cardi hell to the YEA!

Sweater with tie belt. Ok, I am not so sure on this one, y'all. When I got it home and tried it on, IT REEKED, like who knows what. Like stew and B.O. and funk and moth and and oh my god what if someone DIED in it? Holy hell. Do I wash the heck out of it and say 10 Hail Marys? Wait, I'm Jewish. Sort of? Hold me.

Target Mossimo Beach Cover up/dress - brand new with tags, but at Goodwill! Wee!

Ok, if that doesn't sell you on Goodwill, (uh, except for the possible dead body sweater) NOTHING will! The best I have ever done!! I think the key is to have a solid block of kid free time so you can really take your time to dig. That probably won't happen for me very often, but I am really looking forward to trying again!

Oh by the way, I failed on the WIWW challenge to mix patterns - I just couldn't find anything that looked sane.

Was this post too long?

Probably.

Weigh In delay

2011-08-16T14:25:00.001-07:00

Weigh in will be delayed til Thursday due to houseguests and scheduling conflicts.
Home scale shows MAYYYYBE a one pound loss. Pfffft. Not sure what I did wrong, but glad that I have 2 more days before I have to face the scale.
Isn't my blog so exciting lately?
Yea.

WIWW - Dork on Parade

2011-08-10T08:13:00.000-07:00

It's that time again! Linking up with The Pleated Poppy and That Kind of Mom for What I Wore Wednesday and That Kind of Beautiful. This week, I actually did get dressed a few times. AND, I practiced some different locations to take my pictures in. Hence the title, dork on parade. Y'all...I am really bad at taking pictures of myself. This is my third week doing this, and I STILL can't figure it out!
Observe:

Goobercity..bathroom edition...

Love the ugly pink tile and striped shower curtain. Really makes me feel like a supermodel. PFFFFFT. But the lighting is not bad. What you heard next was "HONEEEEEEEEEY, Can you take a picture of me PUHLEEEEEEEEEEEEZE????"

Shirt - Kohl's (Maternity - sigh)

Shorts - Old Navy

Shoes - Macy's years ago

Bracelet - Allora Handmade

Next stop, Geektown. Car edition...

Car lighting is pretty awesome, but husband was not amused. We were going on a date, our first night out in months, and I think he wanted me to actually...like, converse with him or something. Instead of taking 50 pictures of myself. And then I asked him to take a picture and it was the fastest picture ever. My husband doesn't seem to be into WIWW. I can't imagine why. *ahem*

White tunic, Shrug, Short and Belt - Old Navy

Shoes - Macy's, years ago - same as the brown ones, because they are mad comfy. I forgot to accessorize. I wear the same diamond studs in my ears, and my same diamond pendant ALL THE TIME. I love them, but maybe I should switch it up here and there.

Next we made a brief stop in Loonyville...kitchen edition...

The lighting is horrid, and you can only pretty much see my head. Fail. The shirt was Old Navy, but who cares? You can't see it. You CAN see my messy kitchen and my son's wicked awesome cardboard spaceship in the background. His life rocks.

We end our journey doubling back to Ding Dong Junction, the bathroom. I think I can work with this. The lighting is good, my husband gets left alone. WIN. I may need to tweak the background, but you can forgive the ugly bathroom decor and mirror smudges, can't you? And I get these cuties staring at me...

Ellie says "Lady, you bore me"

Nate says "Why are we taking pictures in the Potty room?"

Sigh.

WORK IT!

Hey, these aren't too bad! EXCEPT I FORGOT TO CLOSE THE SHOWER CURTAIN. DING DONG. So now you get to see a skanky wet towel and my bathtub. How wonderful for you.

Shirt and Shorts - Old Navy

Charming Red Mary Janes (a favorite of mine) - no idea, they are very very old.

Bracelet - Allora Handmade

Ding Dong qualities - genetics.

Thanks for stopping by! xoxo I will keep trying, but I am pretty sure I will also continue to be a dork.