Fall into the GAP

A new GAP Factory outlet opened up near me. Allow that thought to settle in. What this means is I'm having flashbacks to working there in High School. And spending most of my paycheck there.

Eeep!

Hipster, Thrifter, Fashion Swap

Mikki's fashion swap was a serious success for me. Sure, it was probably great for everyone else too, but I was so enamored with my own finds that I wasn't paying much attention.



If you haven't noticed, Mikki is a petite little miss, but that didn't stop me from swapping some of my items for some of hers. Who cares if I'm like, 5 inches taller than her? Who cares that she's so mini she wore this dress while PREGNANT? This dress suits me as a tunic top. I've had a hard time styling it, but I finally settled on these ancient Target capris for today.

I couldn't pass it up because 1) it's GAP and I'm obviously addicted; 2) it's super-soft 3) if you don't consider the fact that it's supposed to be a dress, it otherwise fits me perfectly.

Stay tuned to see what J.Crew items I scored. You'll die.

Sassy GAP

I'm almost crying because this one-piece skunk suit doesn't come in Aspen's size. I would die if I could get her in it next winter. It'd be a fun replacement for the bear suit she'll outgrow this spring (can you believe it's still cold enough in MAY for her to be wearing a bear suit?!).

Birfday Booty, Day 9

Headband: Katie b.p. Tee: Tommy Hilfiger Outlet Jeans: GAP Outlet Boots: Diba via DSW

If I had left the house on this rainy day, I would've chosen to wear my brown boots. Now, since I didn't actually leave the house, it may be more accurate to imagine me barefoot instead. Did you notice that these are the same Diba boots I accidentally sucked into my vacuum?

Another confession is that headband was probably meant for Aspen (Katie sent us a box of goodies) but she didn't like wearing it so I stole it.

Birfday Booty, Day 8

Embellished tee: J.Crew Outlet Capris & Flats: GAP Outlet Baby: Wouldn't you like to know?

Aspen is wearing a piece of finery from Old Navy's clearance. The leg warmers were made by my friend Katie. She appears as one of my accessories due to her constant whining as I attempted to be narcissistic and photograph just myself.

Dang baby, get your own blog.

Birfday Booty, Day 7

V-Neck: secondhand from Meliss Striped tank: Old Navy Necklace: gift from Mary Jeans: GAP Outlet Polka-dotted flats: LLBean Outlet

I like this outfit for like, a million reasons. 1) I'm wearing stripes and polka dots! 2) I'm wearing skinny jeans. 3) I love love love the necklace Mary sent me. 4) LL Bean made a pair of shoes that didn't make me want to throw up!! Go Beans!!

Birfday Booty, Day 6

Cardigan: J. Crew Outlet Tee: Old Navy Necklace: Liv(e) and Love Shop Capris: GAP Outlet Belt: don't remember! Sandals: Liz Claiborne via DSW

Is it too Mom-ish to tuck my shirt in like this? Really, please tell me.

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.

Birfday Booty, Day 2

Sweater: J. Crew Outlet Tee: Old Navy Boyfriend Jeans: GAP Outlet Mary Jane Flats: Blossom Cocktail Ring: Sherman's

Isn't that green wall fabulous? It's my parents' dining room. They used a rich plummy purple in the upstairs bath that I also love. Kev doesn't though, so it's not coming near our Pink House. Oh well.

I also think these jeans are fabulous. They're a slim fit, and they don't make me feel too curvy. Now I know why people are willing to spend $$$$$ on GAP jeans. They fit like a dream.

Birfday Booty, Day 1

You GUYS!! My mom and I shopped at GAP Outlet while I was in Freeport, and everything was like 50% off. So we went a little crazy. Actually, we didn't really go crazy. We just didn't save 50% because we bought two of everything. I also got a few deals at other places like J. Crew and Tommy Hilfiger. This week I'll be sharing my sweet finds from Freeport.

Sweater: GAP Outlet Necklace: gift from Kev Jeans: Old Navy Flats: GAP Outlet

30% off at Gap, Old Navy or BP

Now through March 20th, you can receive 30% off your in-store or online purchases with Gap, Inc. I can email you the coupon for multiple in-store uses, or you can use it online once. Let me know if I can hook you up.

Bonus: 5% of your spending will be donated to Habitat for Humanity. Woo!

I have a weakness.

I finally succumbed to the desire that has grown beyond my control. I just bought a swimsuit for my Pilates buddy. GAP put suits on sale for $12 and I used my $10 coupon to sweeten the deal.

Next summer my little girl is going to be ready to hit the pool with maximun diaper coverage and cute little ears to boot.

Wardrobe malfunction.

While in SLC for my birthday, I realized I'd made a packing mistake. I'd packed a bright red and a hot pink bra for the trip. Both of which showed through the white shirt I planned to wear on Saturday.

I covered up with a wrap, but as the weather warmed, I knew I couldn't keep the outfit on all day. GAP swooped in and saved the day with a $7.00 boyfriend tee in pale pink, and a white tank for less than $3.

Being a boy-fit tee, it easily goes over my baby bump while still giving me some shape. Truly a life-saver.

And although I'm disappointed that I was over-charged $10 for this tee (it was marked at $17.99 but I paid $27.99 and didn't notice until I got home) I'm happy that I added this button-up to my wardrobe.

At nearly six-months pregnant it's a tiny bit tight, but I know I'll fit into it after the baby comes. I've set reasonable goals for myself regarding my post-pregnancy body: I don't buy six 6 pants believeing I'll fit into them. But I will buy items slightly too small now that I know will fit when my stomach is no longer the size of a basketball.

I suppose the best alternative would be to stop buying non-maternity clothes, but at such great deals, I can't always make myself pass them up.

Perfect for the upcoming Holiday.

I know the 50% off outer wear promo has ended at Old Navy, but don't let that stop you from getting a little something that you need right now from Old Navy, GAP, Banana Republic, Piperlime or Athleta!

I have a 30% off coupon to offer you because I'm nice like that.

Use it in stores AS MANY TIMES AS YOU WANT and thank me later.

Boo-yah.

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.