Work With What You've Got

SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

I also wore leggings, because my office has been freezing, and it’s September now, so it’s totally acceptable behavior. Dress, Ruche Sweater, Victoria’s Secret Leggings, Target Boots. Thrifted Earrings and necklace, self made. Tags: boots Victoria's Secret Target leggings self-made ruche Thrifted. They are so cute.

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Work With What You've Got

NOVEMBER 13, 2009

My husband thrifted it yesterday for $2.00 So this was a really exciting thrift gift for me. But it’s dressy and casual all at once and just as perfect for Fridays at my office as it is for going out tonight. Tags: boots etsy Love Erin Designs self-made Thrifted Forever XXI WalMart. and it is Banana Republic.

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Work With What You've Got

MAY 28, 2009

I may not wear this to the office again. No one said anything, but I felt like the low cut + the short length were a little much for the office. That’s one of the new bags I got thrifting Saturday. Parting shot… Dress, Old Navy Bag, thrifted Shoes, Target Necklace, [link]. Dancing Machine Love it. What can I say?

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Work With What You've Got

MARCH 31, 2010

I almost can’t stand a closed shoe in June, July and August outside of the office, where I proceed to take them off and air out my tootsies as soon as sit down. Cardigan, Alternative Apparel Dress, Target Boots, Steve Madden Bag, Thrifted by Nate Necklace, handmade by me. I never know.)

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Work With What You've Got

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

I can almost hear the burlesque music in the background all day each time I so much as walk to the office kitchen for a cup of tea. Tags: boots Target vintage dress self-made Thrifted Go International. With every step, my thighs, my butt, my boobs, all the bits that make a lady a lady, wiggle and jiggle. Shake, Shake, Shake.

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Work With What You've Got

JANUARY 21, 2010

I’m having dinner tonight with friends I have not seen in a long time and we are going straight from the office to dinner so I’ll be in this for a while, which is why I went with cozy. Sweater, Vintage Dress, Vintage Tights, hand me down Knee socks, Target Boots, Matisse Bag, Steven by Steve Madden Necklace, Thrifted.

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MARCH 3, 2011

I think the transition of going from both working in an office with a dress code and the restrictions of 30x30 to being able to literally wear anything I want at any time, is sort of overwhelming. It basically makes fun of everyone I know, including myself. I had my first day at Buffalo Exchange yesterday and it went really well.

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Work With What You've Got

JULY 30, 2009

I knew I wanted a black shrug to make it work for the office, but I am not really shopping for new clothes right now, so I was looking at thrift stores and not finding what I needed. Belt, American Apparel Shrug, Hand Me Down form Lara Skirt, Target Shoes, Payless Bracelets, Vintage Earrings, Love Erin Designs.

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Work With What You've Got

OCTOBER 23, 2009

~ Chocolate Strawberry with sprinkles… (sorry my hands looks dirty, it’s just melted chocolate and sprinkle dye) Cream cheese carrot cake with white chocolate and a cinnamon dusting… I had the office test them today and they got a thumbs up. Tags: boots Target Dallas Swap leggings dress books Forever XXI. Total time? about 8 hours.

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Work With What You've Got

MARCH 10, 2009

But as it is, the pants are a little over the top tight, and I didn’t feel like I could really get away with too tight pants, AND a sexy harness type thing at the office. I would just like to say…if I had been wearing this out fit OUT I would have worn the harness with it. I toned the whole thing down with a blazer as well.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 10, 2013

Thrift stores and consignment stores are a great resource for polos, dress shirts, khakis or long pants. Just talk to the school’s front office or the PTA to see if this policy is already in place, and if not, ask about starting one! Some of the retailers you can find uniforms from include: Amazon. Children’s Place. OshKosh B’Gosh.

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The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

I am sad that I am stuck inside my office all day, but at least I have a window to stare out of. I took my turquoise blouse from Banana Republic- it is a light material; paired it with my bell bottom jeans from Target and a navy cardigan. I know it's dark, but for some reason I really loved it. Today is such a beautiful day!

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Work With What You've Got

MAY 5, 2010

But my office is like a Frigidaire, so I am still rocking a jacket and boots. Jacket, Forever XXI via Lara Dress, Target Boots, Target Bag, vintage Coach, Thrifted by Nathan Earrings, www.PersephonePlus.etsy.com It’s a moto jacket, so I’m pretty sure I can handle that! It’s supposed to be in the 90’s today! 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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