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So, I did it again! Pray for me, okay? And my timing? And my energy? And come against anything that would prevent me from posting DAILY! Please? Okay! Thank you!!
With that out the way, we have some major catching up to do - about a good 9 days ...well 7, because I don't have pictures for 2 of those days. What is wrong with me?
So that I won't torture you with endless scrolling, I decided to condense my usual number of pics into those nice little collages I use every now and then, and daily on social media - which incidentally, I have been doing a better job at keeping up over there (on my IG and FB pages - personal and the blog). Sigh. I'm sorry, but here's the roundup:
With that out the way, we have some major catching up to do - about a good 9 days ...well 7, because I don't have pictures for 2 of those days. What is wrong with me?
So that I won't torture you with endless scrolling, I decided to condense my usual number of pics into those nice little collages I use every now and then, and daily on social media - which incidentally, I have been doing a better job at keeping up over there (on my IG and FB pages - personal and the blog). Sigh. I'm sorry, but here's the roundup:
Day 34 - Blah!
Move along...nothing to see here! It was a rainy day. I wore my rain boots. Went a little crazy with the colors, I'll admit. BUT, in all fairness, my rainboots are just fly, and it doesn't matter what I wear with them. Am I right, or am I right? :)
Teal Blazer - $0
Gifted from my friend and Black Diamond sister, Erika
Sky blue Sweater - $2
St. Vincent De Paul Thrift Store, Chamblee, GA (Half off color of the day)
Purple Ralph Lauren Polo Jeans - $0
My Auntie's Closet, Somewhere in Georgia
COACH Rain Boots - $5
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store, Chamblee, GA
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Day 35 - VINTAGE DRESS DAY
I'm dedicating my Thursdays to wearing a vintage dress...or a vintage piece. Yes, I just created a challenge within a challenge. Again, what's wrong with me. Let's see how this works out.
Anywho, my dress is a cute little Flutterbye dress that my aunt thrifted for me for $10 at Finder's Keepers in Avondale Estates (a little cute area on the east side of Atlanta). My fashion stylist/designer CK Nelson said that I shouldn't have paired this with a blazer because it's hiding the fabulousness of the dress. I made a note for next time. Lol! Sorry.
Dar Brown Gap Blazer - $6
Kingdom Closet, Decatur, Georgia
Flutterbye Brown Vintage Dress - $10
Finder's Keepers, Avondale Estates (Atlanta), Georgia
Brown Nine West Pumps - $6
Attic Treasures, Chamblee, Georgia (Of course, I wear these to the office pretty often)
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NOTE about Day 36 and Day 37
Those two days are absolute blurs. I worked at my church preparing for the grand opening on the Kingdom Closet Thrift Store. I was bummy and forgot to take pictures. But I was thrifted. Please take my word for it!
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Day 38 - TOP 5 OUTFIT ALERT!!!!
I found this beautiful...GORGEOUS dress at a casual visit to the Goodwill in West End Atlanta. I was actually there picking up some furniture I had just bought for my cousin's new spot, and was like "let me just browse the dresses". Low and behold, this beauty jumped off the rack and fell to my feet. I am so glad I can't resist the urge to shop!
It wasn't a perfect fit. It was too small (so damaging to my little weight loss ego). So, I took it to my cousin, who's an excellent seamstress, and she added a couple of side panels to make it a couple of inches larger for me - within a couple of days. I wore it to church this Sunday, in celebrate of my church's 14th Church Anniversary. We would normally dress casually, but we decided to dress up for the occasion. I think my little 80s/90s puffy sleeve dress was PERFECT! By the way, I hated these when I was a child. But that was before I became the diva princess that I am today. I will go to the gym and play basketball in one of these. They are so FAB, to me!!!
Black Vintage Puffy Sleeve Fit and Flare Dress - $3.50 (color of the week, half off)
Goodwill of North Georgia, Atlanta (West End)
Black Bertini Ankle Strapped Pump - $0
Inherited from my pretty fly grandmother, Bertha Lee Morris
Dy 38 BONUS!!!!
I wore my Grandmother's AUTHENTIC Mink Coat. It was cold. And I was cold-blooded! (In the words of my "Dolomite" acting father! Lol!)
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Day 39
Another day in the office. Kind of a 70s feel. Colors and all....
Brown Gap Velour Blazer (My Fav) - $6
St. Vincent de Paul, Chamblee, Georgia
Red Talbots Button Down Blouse with fly collar - New with Tags still attached - $7
Attic Treasures, Chamblee, Georgia
Tan Pants with faint red, blue and yellow plaid - $2
St. Vincent de Paul, Chamblee, Georgia
Brown Wedge Dollhouse Heels - $0
Gifted from my mom years ago
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Day 40
This could have been a great fashion day....BUT....I got lazy...and woke up late. I hate the fit of the shirt and pants together. I hate that I wore these shoes with this outfit. But the individual pieces are still cute. They will be given a second chance later in the challenge, I'm sure.
Pink Bell Sleeve Top/Sweater - $4
St. Vincent de Paul, Chamblee, GA
Gray Wool pants with pink and white plaid - $4
St. Vincent de Paul, Chamblee, GA
Gray Pumps - $2.50
St. Vincent de Paul, Chamblee, GA
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Day 41
I'm a little torn over this outfit. Is it too matronly? Covering too much? Ill fit? Whether it is or isn't, there's one this for certain - I am WARM! It was freezing this day, so the layers made the freezing winds bearable, even while taking this pic (notice there's only one.....because it was FREEZING!).
Leather Sleeve Moto Jacket - $0
My Auntie's Closet, Somewhere in Georgia
Black Turtleneck (I have tons of these!) - $1
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store, Chamblee, Georgia
Purple Vintage Pleated Skirt - LOVE! - $1.50
Park Avenue Thrift Outlet, Lawrenceville, Georgia
Black Forever 21 Calf Boots - $5
St. Vincent de Paul, Lawrenceville, Georgia
Day 42 - VINTAGE THURSDAY
Okay, I'm actually doing the Vintage Thursday for real! I got this little number - a J. Ellis vintage dress (popular in the 70s and 80s) from an outlet thrift store for only $1.50. It's a simple flare number with pockets. I LOVE POCKETS on dresses and skirts. It gives me some kind of security, for some silly reason....
Beige Vintage J. Ellis Flare Dress - $1.50
Park Avenue Thrift Outlet, Lawrenceville, Georgia
Beige/Tan/Brown GUESS Pumps - $0
Gifted from my mom years ago
*HEAVY SIGH!!!* Now, I'm all caught up! That took a lot. Back on track and daily posting starting tomorrow. :)
Deuces,
-Kaye
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Don't I look quite Presidential in this get up? I channeled Mr. Obama with this one. And all for under $40 bucks.
This is what I wore last Friday, Day 29. I'll catch up eventually. I'm sticking to my excuse that I'm still learning.
I think I did alright.
Suit - $33
Attic Treasures Thrift Shop, Chamblee, GA
Blue Jos A Bank Button Up - $2
Attic Treasures, Chamblee, GA
Red and Blue Striped Tie - Jos A Bank - $1
Attic Treasures Thrift Shop, Chamblee, GA
Tiger
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This is what I wore last Friday, Day 29. I'll catch up eventually. I'm sticking to my excuse that I'm still learning.
I think I did alright.
Suit - $33
Attic Treasures Thrift Shop, Chamblee, GA
Blue Jos A Bank Button Up - $2
Attic Treasures, Chamblee, GA
Red and Blue Striped Tie - Jos A Bank - $1
Attic Treasures Thrift Shop, Chamblee, GA
Tiger
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The weekend just got away from me. I was in and out the house so rapidly, that I didn't have a real moment to sit and blog. I hope this isn't too much! Here's a loooooong round up of the last few days
Friday - Day 29
Casual day at work. Casually posed in front of this rock. It was time for a change of scenery, right?
Chambray Liz Clairborne Dress - $4 (from my mother)
Value Village, Jonesboro, GA
Black Sheer top Tank - $2
Last Chance Thrift Store, Chamblee, GA
Slouch Boots (you've seen them a thousand times at this point!)
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Saturday - Day 30
Hit the city for lunch and laughs with my social club - The Black Diamond Society! Had a blast. And looked cute while doing it. Savvy City Girl, eh?
Hat - Gifted from my Aunt - $0
Black Forever 21 Dress (too small to wear by itself) - $1.50
Park Avenue Thrift Outlet, Lawrenceville, GA
White Button Down Blouse - $1
St. Vincent de Paul, Chamblee, GA
$5 Black Skinnies - Yes, those....YES, this is like my fourth time wearing them for the challenge!
Forever 21 Boots - $6
Attic Treasures Thrift Shop, Chamblee, GA
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Sunday - Day 31
Dress down Sunday at church! This is generally as dressed "down" I will get when going into the house of the Lord. I thanked him for blessing me with this new thrifting lifestyle!
Graphic Sweater - Gifted by my husband! - $0
Black Turtleneck underneath - $1
Park Avenue Thrift Outlet, Lawrenceville, GA
Black and White Striped Tulip Skirt - $3.49
Last Chance Thrift Store, Chamblee, GA
(I find really good skirts in there!!!)
Black Bow Ankle Boots - $0
Gifted from my cousin Ember, brand new!
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Monday - Day 32
My casual and contemporary approach to the traditional business suit.
Black Calvin Klein Blazer - $6
Attic Treasures Thrift Shop, Chamblee, GA
Gray Short Sleeve Anne Klein Turtleneck - $5
Attic Treasures Thrift Shop, Chamblee, GA
Burgundy Jones New York Tailored Pants (Brand new with tags!!) - $2.00
Park Avenue Thrift Outlet, Lawrenceville, GA
Houndstooth Pointed Toe Pumps - $0
Inherited from my beautiful and fashionable grandmother, Bertha L. Morris!
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Tuesday (TODAY) - Day 33
I didn't realize I was dressed like a flight attendant until I just looked at these pics. Lol! It's okay. I like it still.....you too, right? I also hit my 100 pound LOSS mark today (See before and after pic I posted today below)!!!! So, above everything, I am feeling VICTORIOUS!!!!!
Black Talbots Dress - $8
Attic Treasures, Chamblee, GA
Light Blue Talbots Button Down - $5
Attic Treasures, Chamblee, GA
Black Calvin Klein Boot Shoes - $5
St. Vincent de Paul, Chamblee, GA
Thanks for looking!
Kaye
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