Playtime

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Just wanted to share a quick post with some cute kids! I stopped by to catch up and could not believe how much little Z had grown! The last time I saw him was when I took his newborn pictures! It is crazy how fast they grow!

Adorably cute kiddos right?!

A Vintage Sunday for Two

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It is a quite Monday here in PA.  I am relaxing and editing some pictures before venturing out for the day with my cousin:) Apparently it is going to be 75 degrees here, I think I brought the warm weather with me, you are welcome PA :p

In honor of the warm weather I wanted to share what we wore to church....in NC....in July.... (like I said I'm catching up on editing :)

Dress - Goodwill ~ $7

Cardigan -?? No clue had it for years ??

Belt - Came with a dress

Garnet Ring - Gift

Diamond Ring - ~$10 Oil City Warehouse Mall

Beaded Purse - ~$10 Thrift Store NC

Shoes - Croft & Barrow Kohl's ~$7

When I saw what S was wearing I knew I had to get some pictures of her! Don't ya'll just love her cardigan?! If you cannot tell I'm a big fan a cardigans. I personally don't like my arms (I have some toning work to do) so I try to cover them up.  Also I think that it can tie an outfit together nicely.  The beaded details on her cardigan is especially awesome. I also love how she added pops of color with her shoes and shirt :)

As for my dress I actually picked this dress up during our Wilmington Adventure and I knew I had to wear it right away :) When I pack for a trip I try to pack some neutral accessories and it sure paid off! The only thing I wish I would have packed was a longer slip for this dress, but this one worked temporarily.  I really love the pattern of this dress, something I am trying to expand in my wardrobe.  Most of my dresses are solid print, but I'm working on that :) To add a little more of a pop of color I wore my pink lipstick.  I love to play around with lipsticks and now that it's fall I can bust out some of my richer colors :)

So what do ya'll think of our vintage looks?

There's No Crying in Baseball! - Stripes and Coral

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So I do not know what the weather is doing in your neck of the woods, but here it is still unseasonably warm :( I get all excited in the morning that it will be chilly all day so I can cozy up in a sweater then by afternoon it's 75 degrees and I'm hot, not cool :P Now I'm in PA so I can finally bust out my winter clothes :) Super excited about that!

So since we have wonky weather, here is what I wore to my little bro's baseball game :)

Shirt - Liz Claiborne via JcPenney ~ $15

Shorts - JCrew via Goodwill ~$5

Shoes - Marshalls ~ $18

Hat - Marshalls, Ross?

I had my little photographer E take these pictures, she was super excited to tell me what to do for once :) And she did an awesome job don't ya think?

Well this will probably be the only shorts outfit for fall since it better be cold when I get back to Maryland.  However I did briefly want to explain my modesty stance on shorts.  I personally prefer shorts that fall around mid thigh.  I do not want to bend over and have anything hanging out if you get my drift.  Any longer than this and they look weird on me. Yeah I can't pull off bermuda shorts :(  In todays world it is very hard to find shorts like this, I have found that JCrew and Ann Taylor have the best selection of shorts that meet my standards.  Since I do not like to pay full price I get especially excited when I find these brands at a thrift store!

Hello October - Leather and Polka Dots

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I am am super excited about fall being here! I have missed my boots and jackets!! So at the first sign of a chill in the air I decided to take full advantage of it :)

Hat - Thrifted

Scarf - Cynthia Rowley via Back By Popular Demand

Skirt - Valerie Bertinelli via Goodwill

Shirt - ?? No tag no clue ??

Jacket - Sofia Max via Belk ~ $30  

Belt - Thrifted

Shoes - Kenneth Cole via Belk $30

I can not wait for more fall weather, I desperately need a break from the humidity! I am really enjoying looking through my closet and seeing all my new options I can wear now that it's cooling off.  My boots are especially looking forward to the dust getting shaken off of them :) On a side note I have found that investing in solidly make leather boots and taking care of them will save you money in the long run.  I haven't bought new boots out of necessity for years.  Now I have bought boots that I wanted, but that doesn't count :) I seem to have found the best deals at the end of the season mostly at Macy's for around $100. Which considering non leather boots can cost $50 or more and they only last a season or so it's worth the investment, at least to me it is. 

What are you excited to start wearing?