I'm Baaaaack! (with More Chambray and Leopard)

foggy camera lens - 96 degrees plus high humidity!

Happy Monday, ladies! Hope y'all are having a lovely long weekend. We are headed over to the in-laws in a bit to enjoy some family fun and broccoli bread! ;) (I do realize that that sounds disgusting but it is a seriously delish meal with broccoli sausage and cheese stuffed inside bread and baked and then consumed. There are never any leftovers when I make this stuff! ;)

This is what I wore to church yesterday, and I loved it in spite of the fact that it was still too freaking hot to be wearing sleeves. ;) You are once again looking at an outfit that comes in at around $15 including shoes and jewelry. Thrifting is a wonderful thing. And I apparently feel like chambray and leopard say early fall, because I can't quit wearing either one! ;)

I am sorry for the week long blog break. I've been sick again and life just kind of caught up with me. For those of y'all who are new around here, my husband has been unemployed since November. He does currently have an interim position, but they will be unable to pay us after next month. Anyway, we heard from one of our only prospects that they 'are going in another direction' last week and it hit us kind of hard. We are in a really difficult place in our lives right now and could seriously use your prayers. If you want the entire story, I'll share, but it is really too long and complicated for a blog post about clothes! ;)

I am working on something kind of exciting for me, hopefully I will be ready to announce it by this Friday! (I know I keep saying that, but it is taking me way longer than I thought it would!)

Linking up with Monday Mingle, Visible Monday, Thrifters Annonymous and YOLO!

More Chambray and Leopard

Okay, so these leopard sandals and this chambray blouse have been getting quite the workout the last couple of weeks. I just feel like leopard makes most outfits better and this blouse is too comfy for words. Add red shorts and a red snakeprint watch and we have a comfy chic outfit. And just in case you though the Cheap in my title was just for kicks, the total cost for the outfit comes in at around $15. Which is actually par for the course around here.

Hope y'all have a wonderful weekend!

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Stripes and Animal Print

In case y'all were wondering, yes these are the same thrifted jeans that have featured in a couple of posts recently. Indeed they are the only jeans I own that actually fit. All of the others are too big. And while this is a good thing, it is a bit limiting. However it means that I can indulge my desire for colored jeans without too much guilt when the time comes. ;)

And can we just address the fact that I am having a serious love affair with stripes right now. I rarely wear prints. But stripes, my friends, stripes are awesome. And red stripes - even awesomer (which is not a word, I know). Are you loving stripes? I do realize that polka dots are supposed to be the next big thing for fall, but I am just not as into the dots as I am stripes. We'll have to see about that one. What do you think? Stripes or Dots or Both?

Linking up with The Pleated Poppy, Transatlantic Blonde, and Rae Gun Wear!

Neutrals

I threw this on this weekend for a birthday party. Y'all it was all of 80 degrees outside that day and I felt the need for some sleeves. I have a serious love affair going with this striped dress. I cannot wait to wear it over a long sleeve blouse and boots for fall!  And this turtle necklace? My kiddo adores this necklace. He wants to play with it every time I wear it. ;)

My little darling starts preschool tomorrow. I am both excited and a bit nervous. I am excited for four hours kid free three days a week. And I know that after the first few hours I am going to miss him like crazy cakes. He however is thrilled and I seriously doubt he will miss me much at all. My kiddo is happy to be dropped off to his Awana's class every week with nothing more than a blown kiss. He loves being around other kids and learning new stuff, so I am pretty sure he will be thrilled with the whole school thing. ;)

Hope y'all are having a wonderful week!

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Winner!

Happy Monday, pretty ladies! I wore this to church yesterday.  And felt fairly fabulous in it. Stripes, a lacy skirt and polka dot heels make for a cute and comfy outfit! ;) I typically wear my hair up on Sundays, partially because I help lead worship and the stage is freakishly hot. So I tried out something a little different by starting a french braid on the side and then twirling the braid into a side bun. I think it would have been prettier with the addition of a flower above the bun, but time is always short on Sunday mornings. ;)

Now, then I am guessing that you want to get to who won the giveaway, right? Right.

The winner of the necklace giveaway is the lovely Megan of Feathers and Freckles! Congrats! I'll be in touch about the details. For those of you who didn't win this time, stay tuned. I am hoping to have an announcement ready by Friday! So be sure to check back then!

As always, linking up with Monday Mingle, Visible Mondays, Casual Chic and YOLO!

Uncomfy Soles and A Soul Mate

I actually wore this to church a couple of weeks ago. An easy silk shell and skirt with simple pink slides. I have had these slides for years, but oddly even though they are only a couple of inches high they are ridiculously uncomfortable. A four inch stiletto I can manage quite comfortably for a couple of hours, but these were killing me within 15 minutes. Needless to say, they will be leaving my closet forever and ever, amen. ;) I am now officially old. Yep, it doesn't matter how cute a shoe is, if it hurts my feet, I am not wearing it. Eh.

Me and My Beloved

 On August 17, 1997 I went to the BSU for an ice cream social welcoming the incoming freshman. It was after church and I wasn't really all that interested, but my best friend insisted. While hanging out with said best friend and not really paying that much attention to what was going on around me, I heard the words "My best friend likes Shakespeare too!" I looked up to see the most gorgeous, tall, dark haired handsome guy smiling at me. We proceeded to have a conversation about Shakespeare and poetry, including him quoting from memory the entire 'to be or not to be' soliloquy from Hamlet. We talked for hours. I went home that night and informed my beloved Grammy that I had met 'THE ONE'. Needless to say, she freaked. Turned out he felt the same way and within the week we were inseparable and officially a couple. We dated for a year, were engaged for four months and got married on January 3, 1999. He was the first guy I dated, held hands with, my first kiss and my best friend. So, 15 years ago today, I met my soul mate. ;)  He's still the most handsome guy I know, the most amazing father to my son and my best friend in the entire world. And he still quotes Hamlet on occasion. ;) Indeed we will probably be watching Much Ado About Nothing (the first movie we watched together) tonight.

Today is the last day to enter my giveaway! I will be announcing the winner on Monday!

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Tasty Treat Thursday: Pink Lemonade Pie

Y'all this is pretty much my favorite summer treat and is just about the easiest thing in the world to make. In case you can't read my pretty pink writing up there, you take cool whip, sweetened condensed milk and a pink lemonade kool-aid packet, mix them all together and put them in a graham cracker crust. Put it in the fridge for a bit and then enjoy. Does it get any easier than that?

Don't forget to go here to enter to win this necklace! Giveaway ends tomorrow!

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Happy Thursday!