FranniePantz: September 2016

September 30, 2016

Dear Frannie Friday--Whole 30 Must Haves

Tomorrow I start my third Whole 30 venture. I really do love doing the Whole 30--although sometimes it can be a challenge in many ways. Now that I am a more seasoned veteran, here are some of my must haves for a successful Whole 30--

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Jeans-H&M

Top-Pink's Boutique

Lace Up Flats-Target

Fringe Bag-Marshalls

Fedora-vintage

Scarf-vintage

Earrings-Forever 21

September 29, 2016

Thursday Mixer--Red and White Striped Shirt

I very much remember seeing this shirt in Marshall's several years ago, passed it by and then could not stop thinking about it, so I went back to get it several days later. Needless to say, it was a good move.

I remember that the first thing that made me pass it up initially was the $20 price tag. $20 for a shirt? No way. But alas, it has served me well all of these years. I've worn it 17 times on the blog and countless times in real life as well. I'm well under a $1 per wear investment.

Top Left to Right- 1, 2, Now, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Bottom Left to Right- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Mustard Culotte Overalls-Forever 21

Red and White Striped Shirt-Jones New York

Cognac Mules-Old Navy

Red Bag-thrifted

Earrings-gifted

September 28, 2016

Wordy Wednesday--Authenticity

For no particular reason lately, I have been thinking about authenticity and its importance in my life. I'm a little too old to not be who I am. Flaws and all.

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Dress-gifted

Blazer-gifted

Heels-Charlotte Russe

Bag-Nine West, thrifted

Earrings-gifted

September 27, 2016

Share the Covers--You Really Got a Hold On Me

I've always really loved this romantic, sexy song. Here is the original by Smokey Robinson and the Miracles . . .

And a very pretty cover by She & Him (aka Zoey Daschanel!!!!) . . .

Leopard Print Skirt-White House Black Market

Sequined Striped Tank-Old Navy

Chambray Button Down-Lee

Cognac Bag-gifted

Watch-gifted

Mules-Old Navy

Earrings-gifted

September 26, 2016

Make it Work Monday #49

I've followed Sandy A La Mode for quite a number of years--before her daughter was born and she just turned 2! The thing that I love about Sandy's blog is that she does a lot of matching outfits with her baby girl. I am totally jealous that I wasn't at a place to be able to match with my only little girl when she was old enough to let me dress her. Sandy introduces many smaller boutiques and I really love that about her blog too. I decided to try to copy this fun little boho look from one of her recent posts.

Bell Bottoms-Inspyre Boutique

Blouse-Who What Wear

Clogs-vintage

Bag-Coach, thrifted

Earrings-gifted

September 23, 2016

Mission #91, Day 5

I had almost all of the exact pieces to recreate this look . . . except for the washboard abs. But whatevs. I'm learning, as I get older, to try to appreciate my body more for my health than to try to live up to unattainable aesthetic expectations. I am healthy and I have four healthy children. That's blessing enough. But, back to Gwen. This is again a testament to her punk rock look. She pulls off mesh and plaid like a champ. Natch.