Thursday Mixer--Cognac Leather Jacket

I bought this cognac leather bomber while I was pregnant.  I bought it in a small, which is my normal size, but I neglected to realize that while pregnant I was getting bigger in pretty much every way.  So while I did still wear it a lot, I wore it even more when I shrunk back down to my regular size.

I got the jacket on clearance for $15.  I've worn it on here 11 times.  That makes the price per wear $1.36.  Worth every penny.

Top Left to Right- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Bottom Left to Right- 1, 2, 3, 4, Now, 6 

Black and White Striped Pencil Skirt-Target

Peplum Top-H&M

Cognac Leather Jacket-Target

Wedges-Target

Bag-thrifted

Earrings-Charming Charlie's

Wordy Wednesday--Appreciation

I took the week off of work to hang out with my kids and Patrick.  It was an amazing decision.  I am looking forward to so many things--sleeping in past 5, having breakfast with my family, lounging around, getting some chores done, playing with our new puppy (yes, another one), having dinner before 8 at night.  And I am so full of love and appreciation for all of the fortune that we have in our lives--a warm and safe house, our health, food and laughter.  So this Wordy Wednesday is all about appreciation.

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Striped Dress-gifted

Trench Vest-Charlotte Russe

Platform Loafers-Ana, gifted

Bag-Kohls

Necklace-gifted

Earrings-Kohls

Share the Covers--Every Breath You Take

The original by The Police . . .

 

And the cover by UB40 . . .

Dress-gifted

Cape Blazer-Amazon

Metallic Tote-Victoria Secret, thrifted

Necklace and Earrings-gifted

Mules-Vera Wang from Kohls

Make it Work Monday #30

This installment of Make it Work Monday is inspired by some of my favorite kinds of bloggers--bloggers that turn into actual friends.  While I still have never met these ladies in real life, we have become social media friends and I truly admire their love of vintage clothes and items and, more importantly, of family.  I really miss Two Birds' blog.  But I am glad that I get to keep up with what they're doing on social media.  So this one is for Megan and Nora (who is featured here).

Also, it may look like I'm checking out the booty of this lady in the painting.  But I'm not.

#datass

Skinny Blue Jeans-Kohls

Red and White Striped Shirt-Jones New York

Chambray Button Up-Lee

Red Flats-KMart

Bag-thrifted

Necklace and Earrings-gifted

Mission #73, Day 5--Tulle Skirt and Sweatshirt

A tulle skirt is, in my opinion, is the easiest fancy piece to mix up.  In this case, I added a fun sweatshirt for a comfy but fancy look.  Of course, I had to finish it with (another) Prada bag, some ruffled socks and Mary Jane heels.

Also . . . IT'S CHRISTMAS!!!!  Merry Christmas everyone!

Black Tulle-thrifted

Jeweled Sweatshirt-Old Navy

Button Down Shirt-thrifted

Bag-"Prada"

Mary Jane Pumps-Forever 21

Ruffle Socks-Forever 21

Earrings-gifted from Patrick from Shane Co.

Watch-vintage from Grandma

Mission #73, Day 4--Sweatpants and Heels

OMG IT'S CHRISTMAS EVE!!!!

I LOVE Christmas.  And tonight my kiddos will be coming back, Santa's is coming and we have an extra special gift coming!!!  

I plan on spending the next several days in sweatpants.  I hope you are too.  But if you want to spice it up, as with nearly any outfit, slap on some heels.  And if you're in Denver and want to drive down the prettiest street ever, in my opinion, hop on down to Larimer.  I love this street.  

Also--CHRISTMAS!!!!!

Leather Joggers-Target

Blouse-thrifted

Red Blazer-thrifted

Glitter Heels-Target

Bag-Coach

Mission #73, Day 3--Fur Coat and Jeans

This fur coat is Patrick's grandmother's and while I am always nervous of wearing real fur in public, I have always been ok with real fur that was given to me from a former time and a special person.  And I also happen to think that fur coats--real or faux--look AMAZING with jeans.

Black Skinny Jeans-Kohls

Top-H&M, gifted

White Fur Coat-vintage

Silver Oxfords-thrifted

Clutch-CHI, thrifted

Earrings-Charming Charlie's