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JUNE 22, 2010

Can we talk about those shoes please? Right at the very front of the shoes they rub my toes along the edge. The shoes are suede but the lining where they touch my feet is, unfortunately, man made. The shoes are suede but the lining where they touch my feet is, unfortunately, man made. They are really pretty.

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JANUARY 6, 2012

These pants I thrifted a few months ago for $6. Pants: French Connection Thrifted $6. Shoes: GoJane.com $22. Earrings: Target $13. Shoes: GoJane.com $22. Earrings: Target $13. Wool Pants. They are French Connection and in perfect condition. Also, I am madly in love with the bright color. TOTAL: $65.00.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2009

Nathan got me that sweatshirt at a thrift store and I am pretty sure that it is a child’s size, but I love the shrunken fit. I’ve taken some of your advice and I added heel pads to the back of the shoes. They still are not the most comfortable shoe ever, but they are getting there and at least I’m past the blister stage.

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JUNE 8, 2009

I have been looking for a knee length leather skirt for at least two years now every time I hit the thrift store, and I am so excited to have found this one. Tags: American Apparel etsy vintage skirts Love Erin Designs Faves self-made Thrifted rock and roll. It fits perfectly. I also went with the “more is more” look with the chains.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

I was largely unaware of the Tucker for Target collection , I had seen a couple things, and I knew I liked this dress the best, but it wasn’t until I saw Hillary wear it that I knew I had to have it. And the patterns and colors are a world of tights, boots and shoe combinations waiting to happen. It’s just so darn cute!

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Tank, Target Sequined leggings, gift from Leina Shoes, Aldo Beads, Grandmama Bea Bag, thrifted by Nathan Cardigan and denim leggings, all Target Necklace, Moon Raven Designs at Etsy. Tags: Grandmama Bea etsy Target Nathan gifts H and M Thrifted Aldo.

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APRIL 8, 2010

Today is One Day Without Shoes. Please take a moment to check out the site and think for a moment about what a life without shoes might look like. Then, if you can, maybe hop on over to Tom’s and buy some shoes so someone else can have a pair too. Look, I admit, I’m not a huge fan of the original Tom’s shoes.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2009

We also went thrifting and had dinner with friends and such. When we went thrifting I wore this: Which is a great out fit to thrift in. The boots slip off easily to try on shoes, and I have on socks. Tags: American Apparel Target husband Bona Drag vintage denim Thrifted.

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JUNE 22, 2009

I’ve actually started to worry about what will happen when these shoes fall apart, that’s how much I rely on them, as you can tell from the blog. Tags: Target Urban Outfitters Love Erin Designs pants self-made Thrifted Haute Hardware WalMart.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Nathan found it thrifting of course. Cardigan, American Apparel Printed Tunic/Tank, Urban Outfitters Layering tank, Target Denim Leggings, Target Shoes, Aldo Bag, thrifted by Nathan, vintage Brooks Brothers Necklace, Moon Raven Designs at Etsy. But I wonder how they intended it to be worn. The Chanel 2.55

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JUNE 9, 2009

Dress, Forever XXI Wrap, Alternative Shoes, Target Bag, vintage and thrifted Necklace, self made. Tags: Target Alternative Apparel vintage dress self-made Thrifted Forever XXI.

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JUNE 15, 2010

Nathan found this at a thrift store for a buck fifty or something. We have looked at CVS, Target, Wal-Mart and Office Depot. Tee, AA Trousers, Forever XXI Belt, Target Bag, LUSH, secondhand Necklaces, self made watch, Swatch, thrifted Shoes, White Mountain via Amazon.com. I love it. The battery is a 396.

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JUNE 23, 2010

Reiko from God’s Favorite Shoes was in town, and I asked her if she could meet up with me. Dress and Sandals, Target Earrings, self made Bag, vintage. Tags: bloggers Target Houston vintage Thrifted Dallas meet-ups. Last night I had the pleasure of meeting some great bloggers. We met for dinner and had a great time.

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JUNE 23, 2009

I thrifted this blouse last Friday on my lunch break for two bucks. Blouse, thrifted Skirt, Target Shoes, Target Earrings, Love Erin Designs at Etsy.com Beetle Pendant, self made Bird pendant, Love Erin Designs at Etsy.com Bracelet, ruche Ring, SilverShake.com. I just didn’t love it.

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OCTOBER 5, 2009

And while we did, we went thrifting. I thrifted it and a sequined top with Tina. Do you have newly thrifted dry clean only purchases like jackets cleaned before you wear them? I even wore fancy shoes. I don’t know what my deal is, but I almost never wear satin or suede shoes. Nice and lazy. And it was 5:30.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Tunic and denim leggings, Target Shoes, Aldo Bag, thrifted by Nathan. Tags: Target Nathan vintage Thrifted Aldo. I thought all those other combos would work, easy peasy, so I am prepared to discover the worst when I try it…that this is a one trick pony kind of piece. Say it ain’t so!

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AUGUST 20, 2010

Tunic, mark Leggings, Target Shoes, Aldo Bag, thrifted Bracelet, Grandmama's. Tags: Grandmama Bea Target Thrifted Aldo mark. ) Honestly, I try not to do entire posts where I just rave about one thing, but I really love this.

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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. Outside of shoes and jewelry, what am I not tapping into?

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APRIL 3, 2010

Jeans: Target $20. Blazer: Thrifted from The Garment District $8. Shoes: Payless $24. Actually I have never worn it as dress ever. I just like is as a top so much more. My Outfit: Top (actually a dress): Forever 21 $8 (clearance). Belt: Forever 21 $5.50. Earrings: Pier 1 Gift. Total: $65.50.

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AUGUST 11, 2009

The icing on the cake was when I was leaving Maine on my way home to Boston, I stopped at this awesome thrift store right before I got to the highway in York. Then I come home and there is a package waiting for me from Target. My beige heels, new thrifted ivory belt and ivory bracelet brings the outfit all together PERFECTLY!!

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

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. Dress, Target Jacket, Forever XXI Necklace, self made Bag, Vintage and thrifted Tights, Merona, Target Shoes, Payless. For $24.99. Unbelievable.

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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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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 a little more style. not ONE item from Forever 21!

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JUNE 10, 2009

Blouse, Target Denim Leggings, Target Shoes, Old Navy Chains, Thrifted Earrings, self made I knew when I was doing it, it would mean that I had to launder those pants (I do not wash every time I wear), but I did it anyway. These still killed my feet, but they still looked amazing. So I still wore them!

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FEBRUARY 22, 2010

Of course, I can't be without some color so I added my blue suede shoes to complete my look. My Outfit: Blazer: Banana Republic; Thrifted $6. Flare Jeans: Target $20. Belt: Thrifted $3. It is one of those pieces that I am not quite sure how to exactly wear it, but I think it adds a nice statement to a basic outfit.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2009

And then Nathan picked up this adorable little red saddle bag at the thrift store, and I just had to wear them together. Tee, Wal-Mart Skirt, Gift (Ann Taylor) Tights, Target Shoes, Target Beads, vintage Bag, Thrifted. Tags: Target vintage gifts Thrifted WalMart. It’s so flattering! AND it’s a size 2.

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MARCH 26, 2010

Those are my favorite man shoes of EVER. They are apparently not the most comfortable shoe ever, but why should we be the only ones to suffer for beauty, ladies? Tags: Stay Fabulous or Get Slapped Friday Denim Jacket Wendy Brandes Target hand me downs Old Navy JCPenny denim leggings Thrifted Forever XXI Dior.

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JUNE 18, 2009

Yellow shoes are not something I would have ever thought of for this dress pre-fashion bloggers. Dress, Alice Temperly for Target Bunny necklace, Haute Hardware at Etsy Bird necklace, Love Erin Designs at Etsy Winged hoop earrings, Love Erin Designs at Etsy Bunny bracelet, Love Erin Designs at Etsy Bag, Vintage and thrifted Shoes, Old navy.

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MAY 8, 2009

Nathan got it for me at a thrift store, and it really brings home Sal’s post about thrifting current trends. I’ve seen a similar bag in Target. It's current, classic, well made, and Nathan paid less for it than I would have paid for the cheap version at Target. These shoes came to me via the Urban Outfitters website.

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JUNE 24, 2009

They are suede and I paid more than I normally pay for shoes for them, plus, LOOK at them. 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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JANUARY 10, 2011

On Him: Blazer: Dior, from Buffalo Exchange Vest: Standard Cloth, Urban Outfitters Shirt: Merona, Target Bow tie: gift from Bill Chandler as part of a tuxedo set he gave Nathan probably 10 years ago that Nathan has cannibalized in a million ways (He has found uses for everything but the cummerbund and the suspenders). My hair was down.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

I will leave these in another couple of months, but I am glad I was able to get them on the road to recovery… Tunic, mark Belt and latex look leggings, Target Shoes, Aldo Bag, thrifted by Nathan Necklace, Moon Raven Designs at Etsy. Tags: etsy Target Nathan Thrifted Aldo mark.

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AUGUST 3, 2009

My Outfit: Shirt: Forever 21 $11 Skirt: Target $10 Belt: Thrifted $2 Shoes: Payless $14 (Years ago!) I think the white belt, earrings, simple gold heart necklace and gold and white bracelets just add the right about of accessories to this outfit. What do you think.like it?

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2008

I have these shoes in black as well as gold. I went with long in the end today… I always buy basic real Gold and real Silver pieces, like hoops and my cross at Target or Wal-mart. (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. LOLLERSKATES.

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MAY 29, 2009

Both the dress and shoes are Isaac Mizrahi for Target. I got this dress last year for my brother’s Rehearsal Dinner and I thought it was perfect. ~ I made the key necklace of course, but I found all of the chains at a thrift store for less than 3 bucks each. I don’t recall the last time I got SO MANY compliments on my dress.

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AUGUST 17, 2010

Tunic, hand me down from Laura, Kensie Leggings, Target Shoes, Aldo Clutch, vintage, thrifted by Nathan Necklace and talon earring, Moon Raven Designs at Etsy Cross and chains earring, self made. Tags: etsy Target hand me downs self-made Thrifted Aldo. I do NOT want to have to take them out.

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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. Tee, Target (recent) Pants, Wal-Mart Belt, Target Shoes, Target Bag, Thrifted by husband Necklace, self made Bracelet, self made. I am normally a little scared of stripes.

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