Work With What You've Got

SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

This dress is a satiny number, it has its own slip and the slip has a wee bit of tulle to give it some volume. And I got it at Target. That big, dramatic necklace is actually a chain I got at a thrift store for about 50 cents and a focal piece for Michael’s craft store. For $24.99. That’s right, $24.99. Unbelievable.

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The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

(Top Worn with Buttons in Front- Normal Way) (Backwards) (Top Worn with Buttons in Back) (Purple Bracelet Made Myself; Other-Thrifted) I see a lot of super great Fashionistas all over the blogging world, remixing outfits and wearing items in such different and creative ways; i.e I like this look 100x better!! a little more style.

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Work With What You've Got

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

I thought this was a clever way to get rid of stuff she was over, and give new clothes to others. I ended up with a couple of tops, and this is one of them… It has been raining non-stop for a week or more now, and I have put away my Etsy bag of wonderment to keep it safe, and pulled out this nice thrifted leather bag.

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Work With What You've Got

MAY 3, 2010

I know some of you have suggested thrifting and I am willing to give that a try, but so far I have not had the time to do so (the time you have to put into thrifting to find one decent pair of well fitting work pants, in my experience, is substantial. I might get lucky and find a pair first stop, but I’m not counting on it.)

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Work With What You've Got

MAY 4, 2010

I got this tee at Target when we were in Austin, I got this one and the black and cream striped one I wore last week. Give me a month and I’ll get it trimmed. I was getting 10 or so per look there for a while, and I give them freely whenever I like something. Tags: Target Nathan self-made Thrifted WalMart.

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Work With What You've Got

JUNE 24, 2009

And let’s face it, every day God gives us is a reason in and of itself to dress up if we want. Vneck, American Apparel Pants, Wal-Mart Shoes, Sigerson Morrison for Target Skull pendant, hand made by me Bullet necklace, self-made Chains, thrifted Bird Skull, second hand shop Blue horn pendant, Urban Outfitters (?

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Work With What You've Got

AUGUST 17, 2010

I love giving a Power Point on a new product, or instructing a class on how the new expense report software works, but speaking about myself, at work, not my thing. Tags: etsy Target hand me downs self-made Thrifted Aldo. And I minored in Speech at university. I do NOT want to have to take them out.

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Work With What You've Got

MARCH 3, 2011

Dish Network gives us a few free channels every month, I know it's meant to entice us into upgrading our package, but it doesn't. Cardigan, AA Tank, Target Sports Bra, Forever XXI Shorts, Forever XXI Tights, Target Boots, Docs, thrifted by Nathan Necklace/ring, Moon Raven Designs via The Shining.

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Work With What You've Got

MAY 28, 2009

I’ll give it this, it’s super flattering. That’s one of the new bags I got thrifting Saturday. Parting shot… Dress, Old Navy Bag, thrifted Shoes, Target Necklace, [link]. Tags: etsy Target vintage Old Navy dress Love Erin Designs Thirfted flats. What can I say? I love the cut and the pockets. It is SO STURDY.

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Work With What You've Got

AUGUST 4, 2009

I’ve had to really make an effort to dress well, as what I really feel like doing is wearing my “giving up” pants and tee shirt. But I thrifted them both. rawhide treat Cardigan, Alternative Dress, Target Boots, Thrifted Earrings, PersephonePlus.etsy.com. Tags: boots etsy Target Alternative Apparel dress.

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The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

JANUARY 14, 2010

So, today I decided to give it a little twist and wear the bow in the back. My Outfit: Bow Top: Xhiliration - Target $12 Bell bottom jeans: Target $20 Studded T-strap Peep-toes: GoJane.com $10 Earrings: H&M $3.50 Bracelets: Creme: Forever 21 $6 (set of 3) ; Gold Cuff: Thrifted $2 Total: $53.50

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The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

They have such pretty color walls and great little nook's that are perfect for giving the photos an interesting background; however, their house is not the greatest of lighting. Not too much on my end- maybe so thrifting , hanging with friends, relaxing. These pictures were taken at my parents' house by my lovely mother (thanks Mom).

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For the Mommas

JULY 27, 2016

Here are a few good ones: Target Baby Registry Free Welcome Kit. Goodwill and thrift stores offer great prices on new and gently used items. If a couple is done having children they may have plenty of gently used items they can give or sell you on the cheap. Free Diapers & Wipes Trial Kit (+shipping). Buy second hand.

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Work With What You've Got

DECEMBER 1, 2009

at a thrift store, and it was really nice, but kind of gross. But fur just gives me the willies. Jacket, Bona Drag Dress, Temperly for Target Leggings, Target Socks, Target Boots, Steve Madden Foks, celapiu at Etsy Talon necklace, Talonalia Diamond Necklace, gift. I am not a huge fur person.

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Work With What You've Got

NOVEMBER 26, 2008

I love scarves, and scarf weather, but I hate the fact that you have to give up necklaces to wear them. I have TONS of these longs, pretty scarves from Target, but I think most of them are in storage, so for now I just have this one and the mark scarf. These gloves are GREAT because I remembered to buy before it got cold.

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Work With What You've Got

MAY 5, 2010

I was thisclose to having to give up my morning Red Bull because we just can’t afford it anymore. Jacket, Forever XXI via Lara Dress, Target Boots, Target Bag, vintage Coach, Thrifted by Nathan Earrings, www.PersephonePlus.etsy.com That can is a Sugar Free Red Thunder, from Aldi. It’s a huge budget saver. until then.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

Choose Thrift First. While I love thrift stores, I can be easily swayed to run into Target, TJ Maxx, and/or Kohl’s when I feel like I need something. I’m curious to see how much we can save and also how creative we can get by making do with what we already own or looking for things at a thrift store. Plan our Spending.

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