STYLE ME FOR LESS...

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

Hi, welcome to my 3rd installment of "Style Me For Less".  I never know when an outfit inspiration will come but as soon as I saw this one, I knew that I could find similar pieces in my closet.   The only thing with this installment is that I don't have the prices of the items in the photo that I found in one of my old Lucky magazines.  The entire point of this feature on my blog, was to compare prices but lets just imagine that her outfit is much more expensive than mine.  I went with the cozy look even though y'all know I'm sexy am I know it!!!

Of course, I didn't have the exact pieces in my closet but with my self imposed shopping ban, I was (happily) forced to wear what I already own.  To be honest with you dear friends, I have not even made a dent in my closets.  Without having shopped for clothing other than vintage for over a month, I still have tons of outfits and items that I have not yet worn.  I have too much and it's overwhelming at times.  I did however, compile two bags of clothing that are going to be swapped, given away or donated.  One bag went to my sister.   My process is slow because I am wearing things that I bought and deciding after having worn them, if they are keepers or not.  I am giving myself until Spring to have an organized closet full of items that I really like, ones I will want to wear and remix.  It is not easy to not shop but instead of drowning in a sea of clothing, I am swimming in what I already own.  Hey, I like that!!! Have a great day and don't forget to give thanks!!! dawn xo

Cape/Forever 21 last year/$21.99
Dress/Vintage with shoulder pads/Goodwill/$5.99
Necklace/vintage/goodwill/less than $5.00
Boots/Ross/years ago/$19.99
Earrings/gift from Beverly, friend at work/handmade button earrings

I am thankful for so many things, God in my life, a great husband, family and friends(including bloggie friends) the warmest, coziest bed, hot water for a shower, a good job that includes church on Sundays, good health, a car that runs good and is paid for, healthy pets, a place to go on Thanksgiving, a clear mind, cold weather, peaceful mornings with coffee and just a good feeling of well being knowing that I am good standing with God.  Amen to that!  Dawn xo

TWIRLING PLEATS....

I found this H&M dress at the Goodwill for  $3.99 a while back.  When I tried it on at home I noticed that someone had cut the bottom clear across to make it a mini dress so it took a backseat in my closet.  Recently,  I found a dry cleaner/tailor who does a great job so I asked him to do a simple hem hoping that I could  still wear it as a dress.  Unfortunately, it is just a wee bit too short for me to wear as a dress so I wore it as a top with skinny jeans.  I thought about pairing it with leggings to give it a different look.  My vintage necklace was found at Goodwill for .99cents and weighs about a pound.  I doubled it to shorten it because it falls about mid thigh if I don't. {Mr T. is jealous}  My clutch was thrifted but I believe it's fromTarget.   I know that I am posting late but I have been to the vet 4 times this week with the pups.  They are both on antibiotics for parasites in their intestines.  It is common for rescue dogs to acquire this but nothing that medicine can't cure.  Hope you are planning something fun this weekend.  lots of love, Dawn xo

ROMANCE AND RUFFLES....

Hi Darlings, sorry about not posting an outfit like I said I would yesterday it's just that I got all caught up in puppy land and by the time my husband and I returned home it was dark and well you know the rest.  I snapped some shots today on the road behind my house.  It is so peaceful and desolate there...it is actually a wildlife sanctuary.  It is land that will always be preserved but sometimes people(mostly juveniles) wreak havoc by riding their all terrain vehicles and by playing paintball (so annoying) but for the most part it is respected.  I call the police if they get too crazy like when someone started a campfire and it got out of control.   Anyway my outfit is completely thrifted with the exception of my socks(apt 9) and my bag (Coach outlet).  Here is the breakdown of the cost....Vintage Anne Klein blouse $3.99, Vintage slip $2.99, thrifted skirt/no name $3.99 (love the ruffles and so comfortable), Blazer by Zinc $3.99, slingback heels by Chinese Laundry less than $5.00, vintage necklaces .99cents each.  All thrifted from Goodwill...the best kept secret...!!! Have a lovely evening and I hope you visit again...lots of love, Dawn xo

SASSY SATURDAY....U.S.S. GEORGE

One of my most favorite vintage cameo necklaces.....$1.99. Vintage gold leaf belt.....99cents
Vintage bag from Macy's New York $2.99....
Ruffled cardigan J Crew $2.99 and vintage, lace Anne Klein blouse...$3.99... IT'S SNOWING YAY!!
Thrifted skirt $3.99...
TODAY'S POST WAS SHOT IN PITMAN NJ, A HISTORICAL, QUAINT TOWN WITH A RAILROAD RUNNING RIGHT THROUGH IT. ROB AND I DECIDED TO MAKE A DAY OF IT AND HAVE LUNCH {SOUP AND SALAD} AFTER THE SHOOT OF COURSE, BECAUSE I DID NOT FEEL LIKE REAPPLYING MY LIPSTICK seriously. MY OUTFIT IS TOTALLY THIFTED WITH THE EXCEPTION OF MY EARRINGS {NO NAME}, HAT{TJ MAXX}. AFTER LUNCH AND A CAPPUCCINO WE HEADED HOME TO DIGEST OUR FOOD BUT PROMISED EACH OTHER WE WOULD WORK OUT...WE DID, AND TONIGHT WE HAVE 3 MOVIES, FETZER, RIESLING MY FAVORITE SWEET WINE AND A COZY FIRE. THANK YOU FOR VISITING ME...IT WARMS MY HEART....LOTS OF LOVE, DAWN...

THURSDAY'S THRIFT.....

THURSDAY'S THRIFT IS A BATHING SUIT COVER UP THAT IS PERFECT FOR THIS TIME OF YEAR...IT'S A HEAVY KNIT WITH LOTS OF MOVEMENT AND DETAIL! I FOUND THIS AT MY LOCAL THRIFT AND EVEN THOUGHT OF WEARING IT AS A DRESS WITH A FULL SLIP OF COURSE. I PAIRED IT WITH 2 DIFFERENT STYLE NECKLACES TO JAZZ IT UP A BIT..MY COST WAS $5.99!