Day 115: Colored Jeans?

This is one trend I have always thought "Just don't go there." Leave this one to the stick-thin celebrities with their on call personal trainers and personal chefs.

I do have a rule of thumb when trying trends: Try to find it at the Goodwill first.
Nothing worse then paying full price for a trendy piece of clothing that will be an afterthought in less than a month.

Once again, the Goodwill gods have shined their light upon me this month:

Shoes: Wal Mart $15, Shirt: Wal Mart $5, Jeans: Goodwill $6

Picked these bad boys up for $6. I wasn't sure if they were for me at first seeing them on the rack. But I've been flirting with the idea of trying colored denim for awhile now. Perfect fit, long enough (perhaps a little too long) and the icing on the cake: I found a Tattered Cover (big, awesome book store in Denver) receipt in the pocket. These jeans are meant for me.

Can't wait til fall so I can tuck these into some boots! Pair with a sweater and a jacket...

Now if I can just find that lil' rascal gold watch, my Goodwill finds will be complete....well til next week :)

Day 114: Decisions, Decisions

I found these photos that I thought were lost forever, on my work memory card. Denver has this event called "First Friday" the first Friday of every month, basically its an art walk, all the local galleries open their doors to the public and showcase their art. Food trucks, local bands, Dj's on corners of streets, it is soooo much fun. It happens on Sante Fe, which within biking distance from my apartment, but I am sorry to say I have only made it once. Very bad girl.

I also wanted to look very cute for my first First Friday, so I tried on lots of different tops with this skirt. 

This is the one I decided on:

 

I made this necklace:

 

Josh and I scored some free cotton candy...and decided to take the cheesiest photo ever...(not sure how I talked him into this)

 

I also fell in love with the side of this building:

 

And the sunset that occurred behind it:

And, randomly, there was a Jurassic Park jeep parked by they side of the road. I was obsessed with this movie when I was young. It had the jack on the front and everything. It was so cool!

 

All in all a very splendid evening. 

Day 113: Black Beauty

There are certain months the Goodwill gods just shine upon you. I guess this is one of my months. Granted, I have nowhere to wear this skirt really, but it fit so well, I couldn't pass it up. I have been in the market for a black skirt for quite some time now.

What I love about this skirt is that it can be dressy or casual, just depends on the top, and the shoes of course. And the pockets, LOVE the pockets! The pleating in the front is not bad either...Oh, the fact that it was $4, I love that too.

Shoes: Buckle, Skirt: Goodwill, Tank: F21 $2.50, Necklace: Gift from Momma (err more like I stole it)

Turns out I have a meeting with this lady about some possible events, so I'm getting to wear this out today after all. Think she should give me some events just based on my outfit.

Day 112: Leather Backpack, Mini Version

I found one! A leather backpack! Well, a slightly smaller version of what I wanted, but nonetheless a great Goodwill find. Love the color, and psssst (it was half price)

Josh took me to the Goodwill for a redemption of one of my birthday "coupons." We then did the Applebee's 2 for $20 deal (which I'm not a huge fan of corporate chain restaurants, but this is really a good bang for your buck, and its tasty to boot!)

Shoes: Goodwill $5, Jeans: Target $20, Shirt: Target $15, Vest: Goodwill $4, Purse: Goodwill $5

I really have to get a new camera. This pictures are awful!

I am still on the hunt for a slighter larger version of this purse, his older backpack brother. Lets hope for the best. Have a good weekend everybody!

Day 111: To the Max-i!

This, my friends, has been a long time coming. I think I have been trying on maxi dresses now for about 2 years, never finding one that is long enough. And its rather frustrating because at 5'8'', I don't think I'm THAT tall really. I've scavenged thrift store after thrift store, Target after Target, even tried the more expensive Banana Republic, JCrew, etc, with no avail. But lo and behold, the Goodwill on Leetsdale came through in the clutch. For $5.

 Its long, its comfortable (well worn in), and it is from Express.

 

I'm not completely in love with the pattern, but I would say i don't dislike it. Sorry about the lack of styling, in my defense, I wasn't even planning on taking an outfit picture today, as I thought my camera had officially bit the dust.  But I shook it around a bit (rather forcefully at the point of rage) and presto! It started working again. So glad I didn't throw it against the wall. So that is why there is a sports bra under this, no makeup, and a messy ponytail as I was on my way to volleyball when the camera came back from the dead. I was also afraid to touch the camera in any way, shape or form, scared it would turn itself off again, so the photos are kinda out of focus.

I can't wait to style this maxi up.I think with a little jean jacket, some jewels, a little better hairdo, and we'll have ourselves something! Finally! I found one! 

Day 110: What's On My Radar...

I am still on the hunt for a few things for fall.....

#1) Oversized mens gold watch.

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#2) Large Canvas Backpack

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#3) Patterned Knit Leggings 

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#4) Army Jacket

 

#5) Wide Leg Dark Wash Jeans 

And the one thing I have almost given up hope of finding.....

A Maxi dress that is long enough :( as I am blessed with a long torso and even longer legs.

Sigh, the search continues.....

Day 109: What's in the Bucket: Part III

 

I just love when the Goodwill gods shine upon me. 

 I never took myself for a heart pattern kind of person, always felt somewhat juvenile to me, but there is something about this scarf that just works for me.

I've got more than one Heart-on today.....he he, get it?

I think it is pretty amazing find for $2.

My borrowed camera died today, it served its purpose well, and took pretty decent photos while it lasted. I am faced with the decision of A. buy a cheapo-seeko digital camera to get me through until I can afford a nice one or B. take the time to shop around, compare prices, and invest in a camera that I can finally dabble in photography like I've always wanted to (even though I can't afford it). Decisions, Decisions. I have to make a decision soon because I went back to the Goodwill on Friday, and found some more amazing-ness that I must share!

That's it for what's in the bucket....but lets take one more look at these shorts.....what a great find!