Mail Call! Shop It To Me

It's Friday, which means it's time for this week's Shop It To Me sale e-mail. Granted, I personally am NOT going out this weekend to snap up a $60 swimsuit or an $80 cardigan, however cute they are. But it's worth keeping an eye on them to see how cheap they get, right? ;) Of course by the time they are within my price range, the only size is XXS or XXXL. Of course.


Also, I thought this would be a good time to talk about clothes swaps. I'm a fan. I am a sucker for a good deal and a clean closet (clean meaning free of items I haven't worn in 2 years); a clothes swap takes care of both in the course of a few hours. If you haven't heard of a clothes swap the idea is that you gather a bunch of your like-minded, stylish friends, each of whom brings an offering of clothes, accessories, shoes or whatever to contribute to the party. Everyone then gets to rummage through (literally rummage - I have seen dining tables messily HEAPED with clothes!) and pick out "new" pieces to take home. Instead of spending crazy money on new clothes, you get to hang with your friends and pick out a few gently-worn pieces of clothes for your closet (the whole 'clean closet' part happens when you pack up a bag or two of unwanted -- or in my case grown-out-of -- clothes from YOUR closet to contribute to the swap). Fun. Green. Cheap. Doesn't get much better than that!




Here are a few of my favorites from today's Shop It To Me sale mail...maybe a friend will bring a suitable replacement for one of them to the next clothes swap. ;)






Delia's Nerdy Kitty Tee - $14.99 (of course it's only available in Small now, but it's TOO CUTE!)

Old Navy Ankle Crop Denim Leggings in Black - $19.00

 Old Navy The Diva Skinny Flared-Leg Jeans in Mekong - $20.70

J. Crew Shawl-Collar Cardigan in Dark Navy - $79.50 (loving the sequin shorts, too!)

J. Crew Starlet Dot Ruched Underwire Tank in Windsor Gray - $59.99

Gap Zip Sweater (cotton/cashmere blend) in Black - $17.99 and Red - $24.99

Gap Printed Wrap Top in Navy Print - $24.99

What I Wore (Plus: The Weekend Update)

Friday, Kevin and I went out to dinner. I love the times when we have a lot to tell each other and our time together is full of conversation and questions and sometimes a debate or two. I had left work a little early (not even 30 minutes) and got home when I am usually clocking out. I changed into something more comfortable ... and of course had Kevin take a few pictures before we left.

Gold Flats: Old Navy // Rug: UO

Pants: Old Navy

Hat: Christys' (UO) // Shirt: Gap

This weekend ...

Saturday we were up early - I made blueberry oatmeal pancakes. Then we picked up a fridge for our garage. See? 

Inside the fridge; needs a good cleaning.

This is where we're going to put the fridge:

Then we had lunch with our friends the Chandlers, went on a couple errands, cruised a few garage sales, then home for the afternoon. I decided it was high time I get a little painting done, so I took some watercolors out to the back patio and got creative.

Sunday we slept in; I'm not a big fan, but it was nice this time. I guess we needed it. More pancakes this morning! Then Kev did some work in the yard while I drank another mug of coffee and did a couple crossword puzzles. He's been trimming the big tree in our backyard - got a few dead limbs down

This afternoon we've been cleaning out the new fridge - a trip to Lowe's is coming up soon for a few supplies, then we can make sure it's stable on the ledge/step where we'll be placing it.

Here are photos of our chairs that need to be reupholstered ... anyone know of a good, economical upholstery place in the Dallas area??

got a pair of these for $10 - vintage

curb freebie!