Trendy Tribal

Dress - XXI (Goodwill)

We took at least 20 pics the other day modeling these dresses and these are the only two that were deemed post worthy. I am grateful for the years my current camera has given me but I am excited to upgrade to a DSLR soon. Tons to learn on the photography front!

Forever 21 Dress

INC dress (Goodwill)



I have a friend visiting from Chicago and today we went to downtown Quincy, parked the car, and visited all the antique and thrift shops. Who knew there were that many goodies on one street? We also checked out the Homestyle Foods store ran by the Amish in Kellerville where you can buy a bag of flax seeds for $2.30. Tonight we celebrate Mr. Chaney's 10th birthday with hamburgers on the grill and a homemade chocolate cake. Life is good.

Front Porch Blues

My girls and I love to shop. I just don't like spending a lot of money when I do. I will choose a thrift store or Goodwill (GRRR....still upset on their new higher pricing) or TJ Maxx over a mall-store anyday. It is not just about getting a deal for me though. It is also about the massive amounts of waste and the ever increasing attitude to have more, more, more. In a sense, I am guilty of this just as much as the next guy. But if I must accumulate "stuff" the least I can do is re-use and re-love a piece that in most cases is near new.

I will always remember a piece I read a few years ago about a woman who loved a particular white oxford designer shirt. She would pay a premium price of $400.00 for this shirt. Once she wore it, she would discard it and buy a new one. She claimed that it was never the same after it was washed or dry-cleaned. Seems to me there could be a better way to drop $400.00....... but to each his own, I guess.

 

One of my weekly features will showcase some of our second-hand finds modeled by my daughters. It's a win-win situation for all....they get super cute clothes, I save some money, and we are helping in various ways by re-using a great piece of clothing. 

Dress - Hollister

Orange Blush

Dress - Limited

All I need is a yacht.

Dress - Teeze Me
Shoes - Tahari