Birfday Booty, Day 5

Cardigan: Old Navy via Love & Photographs Shop Tee: Forever21 Jeans: Old Navy Flats: GAP Outlet

Here's my awesome cardigan again... Maybe I did wear it twice in the week I was in Maine. Who cares? I WAS ON VACATION!! I had a better photo to show off this outfit but I accidentally deleted it. When I asked Kev if there was a way to recover it he said yes, then sighed, and said it'd take him at least a couple of hours and asked if I really really needed it.

I guess I'm not vain enough to put my poor Kev through at least a couple of hours of photo recovery.

Birfday Booty, Day 4

Floral Top: Forever21 via Love & Photographs Shop Tee: Forever21 Boyfriend Jeans: GAP Outlet Mary Jane Flats: Blossom

Aren't you glad I'm not awkwardly looking at the floor in these photos? I thought I'd mix it up a bit. You know, show you my FACE. I ended up loving this top, even though I was nervous it wouldn't fit right. But I usually can't go wrong with Forever21, so it's staying in my closet. It's a good layering piece, for sure.

What a coincidence!

I picture these booties paired with tights, maybe brown, topped off with a blue skirt with subtle pinstripes. A taupe, wrap top and gold accessories would totally seal the deal.

Oh wait, I have those things!

Does someone want to teach me how to knit?

I think this headband would keep my ears cozy without doing that annoying thing to my hair that beanies do- you know, like suction-cupping it to your neck? I hate that.

So I need to learn how to knit. And buy hooks, and yarn and stuff.

Fantastic Find

I bought plain versions of this tee (both of the scoop and v-neck variety) in mass quantity a couple of years ago and have not regreted it.

When browsing Forever21 I fell hard for this version with ruched sleeves. At $4.50 each, I should probably add at least a dozen to my wardrobe. They're extremely versatile and figure flattering. Perhaps when I have my body back I'll invest in a few of the delicious colors.

I wish I'd seen this when I was in the store.

I like the center bead that grounds all the chiffon. And I love purple.

Birthday bling.

Picked this up for my birthday from Forever21.

I'm lucky I was able to refrain from buying three other rings in the dish.

Too much of a good thing?

I can't decide if I like these boots or not. I think I'd be more inclined to like them if the toe wasn't round. It's possible that a pointed toe automatically makes me like a pair of shoes.

Hooters and pearls.

Is there anything better than a fat bird or owl? I think not. With spring time upon the Pink House, I get to enjoyt he chirps and tweets of all the birds who have returned. I haven't encountered any owls though... except for the fake one sitting in my neighbor's yard.

This tubby little guy is definitely less unsettling to run into first thing in the morning.

On a much-less subtle note, I also love this pearl necklace.

As the bump gets bigger, the dresses get shorter.

I had to add two maxi dresses to my wardrobe last week. Many of my other knee-length dresses are not up to the task of accomodating my expanding belly while simultaneously covering my legs.

So I jumped on the band wagon and picked up some inexpensive finds at Ross. I was looking around for more options and while this dress is twice what I paid for either of my Ross dresses, it's still worth a second glance.

And since I'm in Sandy so often to visit my brother, I may as well stop by the Forever21 down town and try some of their maxis. It's nice not worrying about adjusting anything while at work or church. I just layer a maxi over a wonder tee and call it good. It's weird to wear flats instead of heels, but I think they're a must when wearing a maxi.

This DownEast maxi is also a great find, and I'm partial to it in black. I didn't think I'd like maxi dresses (because I'm only about 5'4") but if you get just the right length for your body type you can totally pull off.

Little pleasures

Before Kev lost his job, I had ordered this spicy dress from Forever21 and used a "free shipping" coupon to really make it worth my while.

Even though I felt like I should return it once we discussed Kev's job situation, I couldn't bring myself to do it. I had already tried it on and fallen in love with it. I wear a black, DownEast Basics Wonder Tee under the halter and the outfit really comes together.

It's my comfort for having a jobless husband again, judge me if you will.

Delight in Love21

Love21 is a slightly more sophisticated line from Forever21. The items are typically more modest and grown up than what I usually find in stores.


And I have fallen hard for two lovely dresses:


Satin Pleat Front Skirt


Water Lily Woven Skirt

A little shopping in Maine is good for the soul

Leopard Canvas Trench

Forever21

Bought it on my trip to Maine. Sophia got one too, in a different pattern. That way we can switch when we get bored.

A new job warrants a few new items in the wardrobe.

Red dress: Gap. Black Mary Janes: Nine West. Rock 'N Roll Necklace: My sister's.

Shades: Banana Republic (I ended up buying a similar and less expensive pair from Forever21). Red top: Forever21.

Yes, please.

floral chiffon blouse
lace yoke knit top

I sent my sister a Forever21 gift card for her birthday and I keep sending her links of things I want her to buy. Or maybe I'll buy them for myself. Or maybe she'll take my advice and ship things to Utah (before she comes out to school again) and she'll ship them to my house and I can wear them first to make sure they're not poisonous or something.

Hi

I haven't had much of a shopping/browsing urge in the last couple of weeks. But now that I'm done with everything that was on my desk this morning I've had some time to see what's out there waiting to be appreciated.

Ruched Knit top $15.80

Lace Scalloped skirt $27.80

Two-Pocket buttonup $12.50

City Style Goddess top $7.99

City Style T-Strap sandals $10.17

DownEast Shoreside dress (I got this in navy in stores for $10 last weekend!)

DownEast Center of Attention dress $32.99

Why pay more when you can pay less?

There's a Banana Republic outlet in my hometown of Freeport. That's usually the only time I shop BP. If you haven't noticed, it's fairly expensive. Good quality (usually) but expensive.

When I visit Freeport I always stop by the BP outlet for a fragrance or clearance-priced skirt. There's an outlet in Park City that I hope to check out soon too.

I got an email from BP and decided to browse their site. I found this beautiful bib necklace and although I didn't find an exact match at Forever21, I found a few less expensive necklaces that I think are comparable in effect.

Banana Republic Glam bib necklace $69



Forever21 Round cluster beads $8.80



Forever21 Antique beaded necklace $5.80


Forever21 Triple strand leaf necklace $10.80

It just goes to show that with a little time, you can easily find alternatives to items you initially fall for in higher-end stores.

I promise.

Ruffles and simplicity

Ruffle Trim Top

Wonder Tee

Scoop Neck Tee

At Seth's last weekend, I ventured over to the new Forever21 in Sandy's South Towne Center.

Fabulous.

I snagged the ruffly pink top above and the scoop neck (which is only $4.50!) in a variety of colors.

I followed up with a quick trip to DownEast in the Newgate Mall for the versatile Wonder Tee to wear under my new frilly top. I had to exercise great restraint in order to walk out of there with only one Wonder Tee. They're on sale right now 4 for $30 (buy 3 get 1 free).

Definitely my new favs.

Where Have You Been All My Life?

Yeah, hi, Forever21? Where the heck have you been? Maybe it would be better to ask where the heck I've been. Apparently they have some amazing dresses at Forever21, and I was completely unaware. I've been spending hours sorting through completely random stuff at ROSS, hoping to find something in my size that isn't made of polyester... and all the while Forever21 has had screaming deals.

Duh.

For example:

Luna Knee-Length dress for $19.80.

V-Neck Knit dress for $13.80, available in coral or orange.

Glenny's Floral dress for $22.80.

Looks like I need to suck it up and fight the mall crowd the next time I need an addition to my work wardrobe. Thrifty stores like ROSS are great when I have the time to sort through the racks, but Forever21 is looking like a much quicker fix at a comparable price.

PS after writing this post, I actually dreampt about getting the two-tone Luna dress posted above. I think it's a sign.