Thrifting Saturday: Styled

It's raining today and my house is trashed with all three kids and my husband home, so these pictures today are taken in our hallway of doors. If you ever come to my house, you may end up trying to pee in the garage or wash your clothes in the bathroom. It's confusing and distracting, so I'll do my best to crop these photos so you can focus on these fabulous clothes! (sorry about the cat door.) 

p.s. I guess Photobucket is going to be vetoed soon because these photos are wonky unless you click on them. Must install Photoshop on this computer.

Husband Envy

i got this shirt because i'm envious of my husband's similar one. it's a little too long to be styled like this, though, i think, so the picture is not one of my faves.  leggings: Victoria's Secret, boots: Payless by Dexter


Denim & White

thrifted white shirt & denim skirt, Old Navy black infinity scarf

little dude had to be in the picture

this is my first time to do a denim skirt with tights and boots and i'm not sure i like the way it looks on me. definitely pair these two thrifted items separate next time. boots: gift


LBD made for me

this LBD was made for me. evidently my shoes were made for my daughter.

thrifted doctor bag & LBD, cute baby and hot wheels

tattooed momma in action. black kitten heels by Naturalizer



Wiggle shimmy shake

my favorite find of the day, this flowered wiggle dress

i adore the shirring on the sides, but you will never catch me wearing this as a dress.

this outfit my be my favorite of the day: Old Navy black cardigan, VS leggings, black suede wedge boots from Target (if this pic ever flips it'll be a freakin' miracle. until then, just turn your head sideways.)

the details in this shirt are just divine

i quite like this top with jeans. i cut off the strings that tied around back and love it 100x more. left untucked may require a belt and leggings.

Thrifting Saturday

Thrifting Saturday may have to become a weekly event, because I had the best time with Skye and Myles today at the thrift store. Or I should say, the biggest most crazy thrift store with the best stuff hidden in it. We have a Goodwill, vintage stores, and a handful of random resale shops, but this generic thrift store is the best.

I went in with a plan and as soon as we hit the store, I said "I don't even know where to start." So we hovered together picking up dresses for each other and holding stuff up. Skye picked out this silky floral tunic that would never have made it to my closet without her, and I'm psyched to wear it. Also got some basics like a white button-down from New York & Co. ($3), a denim American Eagle skirt ($3), a couple tunics since they're my current obsession, and an awesome black doctor bag in great condition. Oh, and the most perfect little black dress that fits like a glove that was too small for Skye. Score!

Here are my finds, for a total of $39.

NY&Co shirt, AE skirt, unlabeled black dress, unlabeled floral tunic, cream striped button-down tunic with ruffles, and an unlabeled black and grey military style tunic that matches my hubby's (it was too big so i found my own!)

I'll style them later for y'all since it's raining outside and my 10-year-old loves taking photos.

Hopeful Finds: Thrifting Saturday

Hopeful Finds: Thrifting Saturday by stacywill featuring green jewelry

Five Things You Don't Know about Me Friday

Since I've been blogging nearly every day, perhaps it's time for some theme days. So, I'm making Friday "5 things you don't know about me Friday." Little tidbits of info about me, favorite fashions, crushed dreams, reoccurring nightmares, dresses I'm obsessed with.. whatever comes out that day.

5 Things You Don't Know About Me Friday

1. Growing up I wanted to be a writer and photographer for National Geographic who traveled all over the world.
2. I never planned, or had any desire, to get married or have children until I met my wonderful mister.
3. My son Cole's name came from my late grandfather, who wanted to name my dad that.
4. Stella's name is a combination of Stacy and Shellie, only I wanted an 'a' ending. St-ell-a.
5. I've always been a bit of a trendsetter in a wear-what-I-want kind of way.

The other day's themes will be:

Mood of the Day Monday -an outfit based on my mood and things that piss me off or make me happy

Two for Tuesday -an outfit and a  bonus

What I Wore Wednesday - post my outfit of the day

Thrifting Thursday - incorporate a thrift store find into my outfit or show off new 'old' goods 

What do you think? This is my first go at this.
I don't have a tripod or know my camera lens, nor am I a fashion photographer. I don't shop at high-end stores, but still believe you can look good on a budget with clothes from Target, Kohl's, and thrift store finds. I'm a stay-at-home-mom with no reason to get dressed every day besides the fact that I like to dress up. Oh, and the occasional play date with my Tattooed Hippie Pirate Mommas. :)

Rainy Thursday

Rainy Thursday by stacywill featuring crop tops

Closet Makeover: Halfway There

hubby's clothes pushed aside made more space for my stuff! :)

long sleeves and jackets on the bottom row

makeshift shoe storage

shoes and bags - i <3 this built-in even though all my stuff won't fit

top row for short sleeves and tanks

 Spot any pieces you want to see me wear? You pick it, I'll put it together! :)

Mother, daughter

Thrifting and Toddler Photography

Lately I've fallen in love with Feathers and Freckles.. she is the most adorable thing who loves to thrift. Since moving to Dallas from Southwest Missouri, my sense of fashion has changed quite a bit and my love of thrifting was forgotten. So thanks, Megan, for reinspiring me!

Last week we visited my mom in Missouri and I actually did a bit of thrifting in her closet! It was the best because she is a tiny bit bigger than me and her clothes fit loose on me, the way I'm digging wearing them right now. I ended up with a load of cute things, including a cropped white sweater, purple corduroy shirt, plaid button-down, and tons of adorable sweaters.

some of my finds from mom's closet

Since the mister is out of town I'm going to hand my 3-year-old the camera and let him have a go at capturing my outfit today. Wish me luck!

edit: So this is what happens when my good camera is dead and I tell my 3-year-old to take pictures with my crappy camera phone:

What you're left with are these sad shots of today's outfit:

belt & shirt: thrifted   jeans: Mossimo flares from Target

necklace: gift

2nd edit: the mister came home and took this full shot of me. this outfit coulda used heels instead of these old Payless flats and a scarf to add some flair, but it was hot and we didn't leave the house today.

Easy Breezy Summer

Easy Breezy Summer by stacywill featuring a bronze necklace