Where I live the weather changes so quickly. You don’t know if it is going to be 70 degrees outside or 40 degrees.
The cold weather has been pretty consistent. I took the winter coats out and had the kids try the coats on. All the while crossing my fingers hoping their coats would fit one more year.
Everybody’s coat fit perfectly except Miss. She has gotten so tall that last years coat was not going to cut it. Miss needed a winter coat now so I headed off to my favorite place, our local thrift store.
We have an awesome local thrift store. There are some days when I go that I can’t find anything, but most of the time I can find some really good stuff.
The kids and I went hunting for a winter jacket for Miss. At first the selection was not that great. Either the coats were not warm enough or way to worn. Then Miss spotted a lime green coat that she loved. It was heavy and warm and looked brand new. It was a London Fog winter coat and as I was inspecting it I saw it still had the tags on it and the price on the tag was $60.00. The thrift store price was $8.99, score!
After the thrift store we did some shopping at the dollar store to find curlers. Miss made up her own costume this Halloween and it includes curlers for her hair.
The kids were being good, and I was still excited about my awesome find at the thrift store. A lady was looking at us and I smiled. Before she walked out the door she said, “Now that is really being handicapped.”
It did not register in my brain what she said until she was out the door. Then I said, “Did she just call me handicapped?”
I began to get angry and was glad that the women had left because I really wanted to say something to her. But instead I shrugged it off and thought about the cool lime green coat that I got for a steal and went on my merry way
As we returned home from an exciting day of thrifty shopping a family member stopped by to chat, it went something like this…
FM-“How is Homeschool going?”
Me- “It is going really well.”
FM- “That’s good I guess.” “I just feel bad for you.”
Me- “Umm, I’m good”
FM- (gives me a look like she knows something I should know too.)
Me- ‘Look at this awesome coat I got….
FM- (cuts me off to tell me about her ailments)
Determined not to lose the happy feeling I have had most of the day, I listened politely as I looked at Miss wearing the brand new coat I bought for $8.99 and tried to remember that it really has been a good day.
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Thursday, October 30, 2008
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Summer Fashions Not Found in the Junior Department
I am going to be turning 33 this month. I have decided to take a vow and not shop in the junior department for clothes anymore.
This may seem shocking for some. I am sure a lot of women have been out of the junior department well, since they were juniors. I on the other hand have a hard time letting go. If you have ever seen the show What Not to Wear, I am like the poor women who need to be told, you are not a teen or twenty something anymore!
I will be staying away from any type of jean that is not meant to be worn by anyone with hips.
I love fashion; I am just not good at it. I like trends, but I need to know when to pass one up when it is not suited for my body type or age.
This is why I am so happy about the fashions for this spring and summer. Lets take the walking short for instance. I love these. They come to just above the knee, and if you buy the right cut they look modest but in a cute and stylish way.
Another thing I also love is the longer more feminine tops and tees. They are a little bit baggier, a blessing to a mom of four. They are still very flattering. I just need to be careful on how billowy the shirt is. I want to portray stylish mom, not soon to be mom of five.
I am also fond of the dresses this summer. They have a more classic and retro look.
It seems the fashion industry has been thinking of the normal women out here in the real world. I want to look my age, be modest, and be stylish as well. I think these fashions do just that.
I still have not worked up the courage to get rid of my beloved zip up hoodies or flip-flops. I don’t think that will ever happen.
Here are some of the fashions that I like for this season.
neimanmarcus.com
macys.com
target.com
oldnavy.com
This may seem shocking for some. I am sure a lot of women have been out of the junior department well, since they were juniors. I on the other hand have a hard time letting go. If you have ever seen the show What Not to Wear, I am like the poor women who need to be told, you are not a teen or twenty something anymore!
I will be staying away from any type of jean that is not meant to be worn by anyone with hips.
I love fashion; I am just not good at it. I like trends, but I need to know when to pass one up when it is not suited for my body type or age.
This is why I am so happy about the fashions for this spring and summer. Lets take the walking short for instance. I love these. They come to just above the knee, and if you buy the right cut they look modest but in a cute and stylish way.
Another thing I also love is the longer more feminine tops and tees. They are a little bit baggier, a blessing to a mom of four. They are still very flattering. I just need to be careful on how billowy the shirt is. I want to portray stylish mom, not soon to be mom of five.
I am also fond of the dresses this summer. They have a more classic and retro look.
It seems the fashion industry has been thinking of the normal women out here in the real world. I want to look my age, be modest, and be stylish as well. I think these fashions do just that.
I still have not worked up the courage to get rid of my beloved zip up hoodies or flip-flops. I don’t think that will ever happen.
Here are some of the fashions that I like for this season.
neimanmarcus.com
macys.com
target.com
oldnavy.com
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