Daily Outfit: Nautical Inspiration

vintage sailor shirt: thrifted, cardigan: bdg (thrifted), high-waist jeans: thrifted, vintage keds: thrifted, headband: dollar store

I thought to myself while driving around town the other day, "self, you haven't posted an outfit post in awhile. not that anyone cares if you do or not...but you know, just saying..." and then I turned the volume of the cd player in my car to deaf inducing tones-which I will later pay for when I am older and can't hear my grandchildren- and belted out the chorus to one direction's, "one thing" because it is just that darn catchy.

note to self: remember to roll the windows of your car up when belting out a hit like your mariah carey...

they see us rollin'...they hatin'...

Spring is in the air! 

Well, to be quite honest, some days it feels like spring, the warm sun shining down on the beautiful valley in golden rays. Other days feel like you stepped into an ice chest filled with grey smog that clogs your lungs and makes your eyes water.  And of course there is the occasional day where you had planned for chilliness, wearing a ski sweater and long john's, but silently curse to yourself wishing you could pull the sacks of lava off you as the day wears on, the sun becomes brighter and the temperature rises to 80 degrees.

When I see blossoms on a tree, and the beginnings of green grass, regardless of the fact that the may still be covered in snow, it's time to pull out the beach cruisers!

And what is a perfect beach cruiser without a perfect Dad? A stick with wheels. My sweet, sweet Dad checked over our swag rides, pumped the tires, and attached handy and might I add, adorable wicker baskets. It was like having our own Nascar pit crew.

Riding our bikes like a boss. We be SO fly. 

Daily Outfit: Plaid and Stripes

 

coat: thrifted, shirt: thrifted, jeans: thrifted, boots: ebay, belt: forever21

I am SO lucky when it comes to shopping for clothes at thrift stores. Well, I guess some days are better than others, but lately, I've been finding some really great vintage pieces. Take this coat for example; cute cut, adorable plaid print AND it's warm. It was just sitting on the rack at the thrift, just sitting there waiting to picked up and loved. And boy do I love it. And Em, thanks for taking the pictures. Look at those angles-good eye!

Daily Outfit: Vintage Houndstooth Coat

coat: thrifted, skirt: thrifted, tights: walmart, shirt: thrifted, belt: thrifted, boots: ebay

Ok, do you want to hear an AWESOME story? So I'm at the thrift store today, right? I went in search of specific items telling myself all the while to NOT deviate to the clothes. All I can say is that I tried...I really tried not to look at the clothes. BUT had I not, I would not have walked away with the hounds-tooth trophy I am wearing. And to make the story better? This coat wasn't even in the coat section. Some girl had hidden it away in the vest section...odd, I know. I spotted the coat, snatched it off the hanger and watched as the girl who hid it wander aimlessly around for a good ten minutes before realizing that I had the coat in my hands and was walking directly to the cash register. Yes, sometimes it pays to be cruel. To all the kids out there, don't listen to me.

Daily Outfit: A Blustery Yellow Skirt

shirt: thrifted, sweater: buffalo exchange, skirt: thrifted, belt: thrifted, tights: forever21, boots: ebay

Utah isn't located near an ocean. So can someone please explain to me why we experienced hurricane-like winds all over the state today? I mean, really, 120 mph winds? I kind of wish it just would've have snowed instead, you know, to celebrate the first day of December. Now THAT would have been cool, not semi's blowing over on the freeway... 

Anyways! I (along with my sister, Emily) braved the winds to take these pics. I found this skirt at the thrift store during one of my "snow white" highs. The skirt screamed "snow white" and so I kind of sort of just had to have it. It goes with anything and everything and I absolutely love it. The sweater was purchased at a thrift store in California during one of our many trips to Disneyland. And the tights? Well, who doesn't love a pair of floral loveliness?

Daily Outfit-Nerd Glasses and Red Socks

skirt: thrifted, shirt: h&m, cardigan: thrifted, tights:thrifted, boots: thrifted, socks and tights: thrifted, belt: thrifted, nerd glasses: walmart

You know, the more I look at these pictures, the sooner I come to realize that I have...how do you put it...a large forehead? Yikes...Anyways, I wear these boots a lot, and I mean more than I probably should...but aren't they awesome? I don't buy accessories or clothes at Wal Mart because I am usually too busy in their book or movie section...but on my way to the cash register one day I scored these glasses! Sure I get a few, *cough*, several weird looks when I wear them, but if i didn't love them, who would?

Daily Outfit: Magenta and Houndstooth

 

sweater:thrifted, skirt: thrifted, hat: forever21, tights: thrifted, brooch: planted earth, shoes: poetic license

The clouds outside seemed a little on the gray side today, so, I thought to myself, why not brighten it up with a nice, bright, magenta sweater! I found the skirt just the other day at the thrift store and have been practically dying to pair it with a cute vintage sweater. I have had my eye on that ridiculously cute Sarah Coventry brooch since I started working at Planted Earth. On Saturday, I finally made it mine. Happiness. I've been searching high and low for decently priced Poetic License heels. When I found these on Anthropologie's website, I passed out. Not only because they are incredible, but they are also incredibly PRICEY. Thank you eBay! And to my little sister Sarah, seriously, I hope you are enrolled in photography, you have an eye for it!

Daily Outfit: Our Guest, Sarah

 I would like to introduce my gorgeous little sister Sarah. I know I shouldn't be jealous of my little sisters...but I kind of am. My little sister Emily can play the guitar like it's nobody's business, and my little Sarah, well, she is tall, she is slim, and she looks like she just stepped out of Vogue magazine. Alright, I'll admit it, I'm jealous.  If you haven't already checked out Sarah's blog, visit it at http://adaybeingsarah.blogspot.com/. I promise you'll love it as much as I love her!

Daily Outfit: A Dash of Pink

 

blouse: thrifted, skirt; thrifted (pendelton), shoes: UO, headband and tights: forever 21, necklace: thrifted, crazy little sister: priceless

I thought it was going to be chilly today so I made sure to bundle up. Well, about halfway through work the heater really started heating up and I was getting WARM. But, on the bright side, it was a gorgeous day outside. Mom and I ran some errands ( she asked if I wanted to go to Savers, I am still in shock), taking Emily to guitar lessons, visiting Grandma and Grandpa (no, that's not an errand, but a pleasure), watching Vampire Diaries (they can't really expect me to wait till January to see the next episode, do they?). Both the skirt and the blouse in this outfit have amazing little details which you can't see...and yes, my little sister always looks like that (haha kidding, but I love her anyways)

Daily Outfit: Pleasantly Pink

 

sweater: thrifted, dress: thrifted, jeans: thrifted (forever 21), belt: thrifted, shoes: thrifted (MIA), necklace: thrifted, headband: forever 21

I don't know if it's just dumb luck (if it is, keep it up!) or what, but I have been coming home lately with some fabulous thrift finds. The dress was way to large in the bust area, but too cute to just give up on. Solution? Throw on an adorable cable knitted sweater over the top, cinch up with a braided belt and layer over some skinny jeans. Stylish AND warm.

Daily Outfit: Fab Fifties

skirt: h&m, shoes:cooperative, socks: thrifted, shirt: thrifted (derek gould for black chandelier), necklace: forever 21

Fabulous Fifties! Honestly, the 50's would have been the time to be a teenager. They had amazing style, and really knew how to have some wholesome fun! I love anything with a peter pan collar, and when I saw this at my local thrift store, I about passed out. I researched it online, and apparently the designer only sells to one store, Black Chandelier. His clothes are dang expensive, and now I have my own at the very negotiable price of 3 bucks. *warm fuzzy feelings all over*