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SEPTEMBER 30, 2008

Erin took my pictures for me today (Thanks Erin-bun!~) I got two dresses this payday from Target, which was quite a splurge, but I had been looking for this type of homage to the nineties floral since June, so it’s all good. I got these boots a couple of years ago at Buffalo Exchange. They are fabulous and were $15. The VP of my department (a man, and not one particularly interested in fashion) has commented that he likes these boots a couple times.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2008

It’s Monday. I’m tired. This dress is easy. And that’s about all there is to it!~ Dress, Mark by Avon Boots, Delia’s Necklace, Haute Hardware www.hautehardwarejewelry.com/ Gold hoops, Wal-Mart.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2008

We went to dinner at Lakewood Tavern, where I had some pretty amazing Lemon Dijon Salmon, and to see Giant Sand open for Neko Case at The Granada. Giant Sand was great, engaging, really fun. We were basically there to see them, and I wasn’t really in the mood for Neko Case so we left early. When I take my own picture, I normally end up with 2 good ones at most; when Nate takes my picture I end up with quite a few keepers.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2008

Today is Nathan’s birthday. Happy Birthday, Love!~ I tried to wear something he would like. He’s a jeans and tee shirt kind of guy. He got me these really nice jeans. Nathan is a very talented Thrifter. He scores nice jeans all the time. (guess who got a tripod?) It appears the tripod scares me. Look at this face: Autumn helped me choose this top when we were in Austin.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2008

This is basically my very favorite casual outfit. Nathan came home from his NYC trip tonight and as is our custom when he has been out of town, we went out for Mexican food. This tee is a vintage Iron Maiden tee that Nathan found in the kids section of one of the local thrift stores for a couple of bucks. It is hands down one of my favorite gifts ever, and since I received it, I’ve looked up similar styles on ebay a few times, and it’s actually pretty valuable.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2008

There are two things in my outfit/appearance today that are a dead giveaway that I overslept. My hair is in a bun. I’m wearing pants. I have a co-worker who always comments how very professional I look with my hair in a bun, and I always tell, yes, L, but you know it just means I overslept when I should have washed it. I inherited this blouse from my sister-in-law, Miranda, when she passed away.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2008

We had dinner with friends for Nathan’s birthday, which is Friday. I went casual, since it was a casual establishment!~ This hoodie? Is AWESOME. BOO!~ (I picked up one for Nathan too!) This deep v from American Apparel is a New Classic. It looks good on basically anyone and can be dressed up or down. I have two grey and one black, and I wear them any and everywhere.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2008

I spent the weekend on the couch, sick, and watching far too much Torchwood on DVD. Or perhaps not enough Torchwood, as my plan is to watch a couple more episodes tonight! It felt good to have a reason to get up and get dressed today. This dress is a dress I got at Ross for $12 over two years and 35 pounds ago. I have no idea why it still looks as good as it does on me, but I'm glad.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

My office LOVES a theme day. We love to dress up. Today is 50's day. I admit, I did buy the Poodle skirt just for the occasion, but I only spent $15 on it at ebay. Having a jewelry making kit comes in handy on costume days! Pearl necklace, Self made Black short sleeved sweater, Merona at Target Poodle Skirt, 3 Big Notes at Ebay ( myworld.ebay.com/vietcowboy ) Petticoat, Electric Boutique Flats, Merona at Target.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2008

If by chance you find yourself listed in my blog roll and you wish to be removed, do let me know. I am not 100% sure on the etiquette of blog rolls. Mine is simply a list of fashion blogs I personally enjoy and read for inspiration.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2008

Hello!~ My name is Erin. I love clothes, handbags and jewelry. I make a little jewelry, and hope to open an etsy shop soon. I paint a little. I love TV (Gossip Girl, Dr Who, Spaced and Torchwood to name a few shows I love) and music (I love POP, and rock. Some of my faves are Annie, Girls Aloud, The Smiths and The Cure) I'm a recovering Shopaholic. This blog will be my quest to look good, using what I've already got, with very few purchases in between.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2008

I don’t really love this dress with these boots. I prefer to wear it with red shoes or red sandals. But I woke up too late to shave my legs. That’s the way life goes!~ My office is freezing, so you always have to have a sweater on hand. I didn’t think I liked the way this one looked with this dress, but I’ve changed my mind after seeing the pictures.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2008

I got this dress for all of $14.99 at Wal-Mart for our trip to Cabo San Lucas this summer. ( and I don’t think I ended up wearing it in a single picture! [link] ) I gave little thought to the use of the dress beyond wearing it in Mexico and to the occasional pool party through the summer, but it has actually served me well at the office. It is also going to transition to Fall beautifully which has come as a really nice surprise.

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