Lilly Love on a Budget

I think I may have said this before, but if not...I love Lilly Pulitzer. I just don't have a full price Lilly budget. This adorable pink Lilly top is from thredUP, the London Fog trench via the Salvation Army. Who doesn't love finding quality clothes for a steal? The top was free, thanks to trade in credits & I'm fairly certain the coat was only around $7. The most exciting part was that this whole outfit, sunglasses & bag included, totals out for not quite $100. Now I just need a fabulous brunch to wear this to... :)

Selfie Central

I love this jacket. It's comfy, but just as warm as my favorite hoodie and looks a lot better. It's Banana Republic via a thrift store. :) The jeans I'm crazy about too! What a surprise, they're from Target. I could live at that place. If I ever go missing, my hubby knows where to find me. Anyway, I finally found the cut that works for me-short & curvy. It was a major happy dance moment...and, of course, the animal print flats go with everything. 

Flats, Jeans, Sunnies-Target

Jacket-thrifted

Turtleneck-Charlotte Russe (2007? 2006? It's old)

And this whole outfit is brought to you by Target...

I'll admit it. I have a Target addiction. It's inevitable though. Seriously, I live so close to one, how could I not?! It's an addiction I don't plan on overcoming anytime soon either. The sweater was an impulse buy, but it was a Black Friday impulse, so 40% off made it totally acceptable. ;) The sunnies are the only piece of this outfit that weren't on sale/clearance/purchased with a percentage off, thanks to Cartwheel. (Seriously. best app ever.) Sadly, I didn't actually hit up any place amazing for Black Friday. The kiddos needed some new clothes, so they were the first priority. The Children's Place has such adorable clothing & they always have coupons & sales going on. But I did pick up this sweater, a necklace, and 2 tops from (shocking) Target & from thredUP  (great online consignment shop) a Banana Republic dress, J.Crew top & Lilly Pulitzer dress. The best part about the thredUP purchases were I used credit from clothes I'd sent in, so I only paid $6 for everything!

Brunch Wear

I love brunch. If I could eat it everyday, life would be fabulous. This was what I threw on for a brunch date with the hubby while my oldest was in school. I didn't want to wear a whole lot of color, so I compromised. Black + animal print + statement scarf. I think it's a combination that always works...and those are my favorite flats, so I wear them with just about everything. The black sweater is another favorite, an oldie (spring 2010) from Express. But Kiki La'Rue has something almost identical right now. Sadly, this outfit didn't even last the day. It just got too warm! Am I the only one who just wishes the weather would stay cool? I'm ready for scarf & boot weather 24/7 y'alll. 

Green Dress Part 2

Part 2 is comprised of 4 different looks. I'm sort of, kinda, totally in love with this dress. I feel like this shade of green & this cut is just really versatile. I want to wear it...a lot. Everyone needs a green dress in their closet. ;) 

Look 1

Look 2

Look 3

Look 4

The 3 belts worn, coral blazer & black booties are all from Target. The gray sweatshirt, coral flats & gold flats are from Old Navy, all sale/clearance. The 2 necklaces are from Purple Peridot. They have great prices! I've been waiting for the perfect piece to wear with the pink (thrifted for $6!) jacket for ages as well, so I was super excited about this pairing.

Green Dress Part 1

As soon as I saw this dress, I grabbed it. It had so much unexplored potential and I couldn't wait to play with it! The first thing I decided to do was dye it from it's original yellow to a more flattering green. I picked up the dye from Beverly's for about $3.50 & went to work. The dying was fairly easy since I could just throw it in the wash + add salt and let it do it's thing. After that was done, I cut off 6 inches & did a zig zag stitch just to finish it. I like to think of it as efficient hemming. :) Once that was all completed, I started playing with styling options. There were just so many! Thus, this week's posts are all about the green dress.

Look 1. 

I actually wore this outfit to have some solo time (it's the pinnacle of excitement to drink coffee alone) + take my oldest trick or treating. It's relaxed & comfortable, but still put-together and not sloppy. Plus, pearls look good with just about anything! 

Dress- thrifted + dye, $7.50

Flats- Old Navy clearance, $7

Belt- Kohl's, came with shorts, $12

Denim Jacket- Ralph Lauren, 5ish years old, $60

Pearls- gift eons ago.. 

Bracelet- Marley Lilly, flash sale, $20 

Date Day Style

The hubby & I stole a few hours alone this last weekend...and it was glorious. Brunch, used book sale, thrift shops...overall, a wonderful date day. The weather here has been a bit wonky as of late, so Saturday it was plenty warm for a dress and sandals. This is a dress I picked up from a thrift stores ages ago and it's one of my favorite finds to date. I hemmed it, then did a zig-zag stitch after it frayed a little. The necklace is a new little treasure, purchased off of Instagram. I felt so awkward taking these photos & would have had more, but a security guard just stopped and watched. He was kind enough to take a photo of the hubby & I together, but I was too embarrassed to take any more solo ones afterwards. Gotta love it. 

Dress- thrifted; $6 (? can't remember exactly)

Belt- Kohl's, came with shorts, $12

Sandals- Target clearance, $12

Coach bag- outlet sale over 3 years ago, $70

Necklace & earrings-set from Instagram, $12

As comfortable as yoga pants...

The promised skirt tutorial will be up on Tuesday y'all! I ran out of time this week, so it'll be posted next week. With that being said, this was my running errands-playing with the kids-hitting up target outfit. It's just as comfortable as yoga pants & a tank, but looks a smidgen more put together. The sunnies were an impulse purchase from Target & I'm so glad I got them! Who can resist polka dots?! I certainly can't.

Merino Cool...so perfect for fall

                                                     Sweatshirt- Old Navy, $15  (looks like it's on sale on their website!)

                                                     Teal Tank- Target, $7

                                                     Jeans- Old Navy clearance, $10

                                                     Sunglasses- Target, $12.99

                                                     Flats- H&M, $12 (2011)

                                                     Bubble Necklace- Caroline G. shipping, $5.98

                                                     Purse- gift

                                                     Monogram ring- Marley Lilly , purchased during flash sale, $20

                                                                                               

       

Peplum + Skinny Jeans

I'm officially a peplum convert. This lovely top came from TJ Maxx for only $10! Best part, it's a Laundry by Shelli Segal top that normally goes for over $100. I totally did a happy dance when I was checking out the tag. If you haven't checked out TJ Maxx, seriously...go, now. They have some pretty fabulous items there. I'm a huge Lilly Pulitzer fanatic and have found a ton of home, kitchen & phone accessories as well. Now if only I could find Kate Spade clothing in my size...

Required Selfie

Jacket- gift

Necklace- gift

Top- Laundry by Shelli Segal, TJ Maxx, clearance $10

Jeans- Gap, thrifted, $2.75

Shoes- Ann Taylor, sale, $10

Casual

Casual by sandee-lowe-booth featuring heel ankle booties

By Malene Birger jersey shirt
$215 - bymalenebirger.com

Paige Denim cuffing skinny jeans
$415 - brownsfashion.com

Heel ankle booties
$40 - fashionunion.com

Hobo tote
49sqmi.com

J Crew pave necklace
jcrew.com

Sunglasses
ahalife.com