Mens Wear

Cute Black Oxfords

I'm so happy with these patent leather oxfords! I've been waiting and watching for a good sale on some oxfords. I have a pair, but they are pitiful! So when I found these I quickly grabbed them up and donated my others. They have a little bit of a flatform to them so they are super comfy.

Farewell to Downton Girl

This outfit seems to have a little British flair. Maybe it's the hair, maybe it's the lace, maybe it's the oxfords. I will leave it as a little nod to Downton Abbey. A farewell to the soggy British soap opera that has brought new life to good ole PBS. I will miss the Dowager Countess. Everyone else...I think it is time to bid adieu. 

Outfit details:

Blazer, Jeans & Beret: Thrifted

Lace Top: Eddie Bauer

Oxfords: Bass

Other ways I've worn berets! I'm a poet!

Put a Bow on it Girl

A little unexpected accessory is a perfect way to take a simple outfit to a new level! I have worn this bowtie without a collar and with a collar, like you see here. I originally got the idea from the adorable Drew Barrymore when I saw her wear one in a movie one time. I love to pull this little guy out whenever I need to make an ordinary outfit a little more special. 

Outfit details:
Sweater: h&m
Chambray Button Up Shirt: Target (it's nice and long! great for leggings!)
Faux Leather Leggings: h&m
Oxfords: Forever21

Fancy Feet Girl

Entire outfit: Thrifted, Shoes: gift from my mother-in-law

My in laws are doing a little shuffling around at their house to accommodate Gran-gran moving in with them. My mother-in-law worked at the local community theater in costumes and due to the moving around has had to get rid of/sell/donate/let me have some of her wonderful costumes and accessories. Yay! Dress up time! These awesome shoes were part of the classic 1920's gangster style that always comes back around every Halloween. I couldn't believe they fit me and I was super excited to style them up.

That being said, I still do not like these boyfriend jeans. They are just not flattering on me! I wore them here and didn't feel confident in them then. Still don't. The only thing left is to try them with heels. If that doesn't work, they are going back to the thrift store. As much as I want them to work it just kills me that they make me look much wider than my other jeans.

It may be because they actually are men's jeans. Maybe I need to try the Gap's pair that are for women but in the boyfriend style. But the $69 price tag isn't going to work for me!

Head Scarf Girl

Sweater: Lands End, Jeans & Scarf: NY&Co, Shirt: Gap, Oxfords: Ebay

Needing something interesting to do with this mop of hair in my head I headed over to Keiko's blog to do her version of the head scarf thingie. Her hair is always amazing and everything always looks fantastic on her. I feel like it fell flat on me though. It worked but I got tired of it shortly after this picture. I don't know, just didn't feel like me. I was very, very tired so maybe that had something to do with it. Maybe the huge, dark bags under my eyes just weren't feeling it. Ah well, it did fit the bill for changing it up a little bit and that's what I was going after.

Scrapped

Unfortunately, this house on Trotter Ave. in West Asheville did not work out for us. We love love love the look of the house and the style. The bungalow/arts crafts is where are hearts are at. This one, as precious as it was, just was a little too cramped for our family of four plus 35 pound dog. The living room was a plus as well as the dining room but I'm not sure I would've been able to fit my 3 year old's bed in the smallest bedrooms. And he has a toddler bed. Plus it looked like there was a LOT of work to be done in the basement. Brian couldn't stand up all the way and I only went down a few steps before I realized I was standing in the middle of a horror movie production set. Ok ok so it just felt like it! :) Anyway! This one is scrapped!

I couldn't help using the beautiful brick and rich reds as my background for today's shoot.

suffered several mosquito bites but hey, all in the name of thrifted fashion

Blouse, skirt, watch: Thrifted - Goodwill & resale shop

Belt: Charlotte Russe

Oxfords: Etsy

Long necklace: NY&Co

Smaller necklace: Local, handmade

Fishies and Grandmothers

Look at these little fish! I think they're precious. I found these pants at the Hospice thrift store here in town. Hospice is a charity organization that offers care to elderly, young - really anyone - who is terminally ill or nearing their final days on this earth. I feel good about purchases that I make there because I remember when my grandmother was very sick and getting close to the end of her life and Hospice was amazing to her. They really helped keep her comfortable and pain free. My mom was impressed by the care and attention they gave her. Unfortunately, I no longer have the chance to talk to my grandmother since she did pass away. But I have a few things of hers and it makes me proud to have them. Some of her beautiful dishes and some of her mother's crochet work that I shared with you guys recently.

I hope all of you had a good Monday. I actually had a great day! Considering Mondays are on my "hated-it!" list. Brian and I found a great house to put on our list of possibilities. We are waiting to get an appointment to go take a gander inside. It has a lot of charm and I think it is quite precious. I'm hoping the inside is what I think it is. Hopefully we won't find any secret disasters. It is in a great neighborhood (not far from where I am now) where we can walk to lots of shops, pubs and restaurants. I love the idea of walking wherever we want to go relax. I've never had that luxury!

Anyway, I hope you enjoy these little fishies as much as I do.

Photos by Brian - love you!

Shirt & pants: thrifted - Goodwill & Hospice

Oxfords: Etsy

Necklace: local shop, handmade