On Trend: Animal Print

Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't. Do a trend, that is. But the animal print trend that is showing it's skin for the fall is kind of fun to play around with right now. I tend to buy trendy items that I think might not be around for a long time on the cheap. The animal print trend is something that is great to thrift for catch on sale. I bought these flats from Target back in the summer on the sale rack for about $5 bucks and really haven't worn them - kinda thought maybe I shouldn't have bought them because I couldn't think of what to pair them with - until fall rolled around and now I'm seeing it everywhere! I have a leopard print scarf that has been in my drawer since I graduated high school that I have never been able to seem to part with. It resurfaces ever few years or so and then I forget about it. I will definitely be working that in soon.

Photos by me

Dress: local resale shop

Scarf & brooch: vintage

Shoes: Target

I kind of sleep like a stick

When I first tried on this maxi dress I thought it might look a little to nightgown-ie so I accessorized it up a little. Probably over-accessorized but I think its something about that boho look that makes you (or maybe just me!) want to throw every piece of jewelry I have on. I do think this dress would look great casual as well with some gladiator sandals and a head scarf. But it does have a nightgown feel. Speaking of sleeping, I do sleep kind of like a stick. Meaning, I sleep on my side or more recently on my back pretty much in a straight line. And I get pretty close to the edge of the bed. I used to never sleep on my back until after I had my son and my ginormous belly had gone away, therefore relieving my lungs from 10 pounds of pressure (or so it seemed) and allowed me to explore other ways to sleep rather than something resembling a beached whale in a sea of pillows. My son crawls in the bed with me sometimes and I believe I have trained myself to sleep in one spot taking up the least amount of space. Which leaves me waking up with stiff necks, limbs that are asleep, and all sorts of cramps and aches. Oh well. Anyway...here's the maxi dress with my new clogs that I plan to carry on through the fall with tights, tall socks or crop pants. Brian snapped a couple of pictures outside one of our favorite local pubs. Have a great Sunday!

Photos by Brian - love you!

Dress, cami & earrings: NY&Co

Denim shirt, bracelets & bag: Thrifted, Goodwill & resale shops

Belt: Charlotte Russe

Clogs: Go Jane

Heart necklace: Kohls (had a coupon and got this necklace and a shirt for $2.49!)

Love necklace: Local shop, handmade

Shades: RayBan

The Best Lunch Spot

What luck! A great resale shop right next to a delicious deli! And even better, it's about 3 minutes from work. I was lucky enough to take part in a 20% off sale today and got lots of stuff for $1, $4 and $5. Then I went next door and had the most delicious Italian sub....take a look!

Check this out: a great watch I bought from the resale shop for $4. I just need to grab a battery for it. It's stretch and it fits perfect. No sizing needed. Man, a great lunch today!!!

Happy Friday all! Thanks for stopping by!