Day 71: A Little Church, A Little Grocery Shopping and A Whole Lotta Rain!

Dress: Forever 21 (teal)
Cardi: Cremieux, Purchased from Dillard's (cream with gold sequence)
Sandals: Target (camel)
Cuff: Purchased at Dandy Lion Boutique (gold with minty octopus)
Belt: Simple Addition (camel)

This Sunday was like any other Sunday for me.  I got up and got us all ready for church.  Church was great and we headed to the grocery store afterwards in hopes of finishing all of our shopping before Arianna had her nap-time melt down.  

As we were leaving the store, the rain started...AGAIN!  It was okay, because my BGF (best German friend) Tina and her family went grocery shopping with us (they had to buy groceries as well) and helped with with the kiddos.  Of course Nate needed to pee as I was checking out so Tina ushered the two boys to the bathroom, while I finished checking out and getting the baby and groceries to the car all while the rain was pouring down.  Oy Vey!!!

I LOVE the way the teal and camel look together!!!

I really don't like selfie mirror photos, but the house was soooo dark because of the storm, that we couldn't get a descent enough shot (as you can tell by the photo below).

You can't tell by looking at the above picture, but it looked like a tornado was about to bust up through my neighborhood.  It was pretty scary for a while there!

Everyone around here is pretty sick and tired of all the rain, myself included, but I have to remind myself of the blessings from God and that we are beyond blessed to be receiving all the rain that we are when so many other parts of America are in drought. 

Happy Shopping,

Christin

Isaiah 45:8

“Shower, O heavens, from above, and let the clouds rain down righteousness; let the earth open, that salvation and righteousness may bear fruit; let the earth cause them both to sprout; I the Lord have created it.

Day 70: Yep, It's Raining Again!

Top: TJ Maxx

Jeans: LOFT

Sandals: Target

Earrings: Maurices

Another rainy day here in LA (lower Alabama).  I had grand ideas to grocery shop and run other errands, but the rain changed all my plans.  Instead of shopping, we stayed home and watched movies all day.  

I did get dressed in between rain storms, hoping I'd be able to make it out of the house before the next one hit.  As soon as I started to put on my make-up, the rain started back.  I gave up!

Can you see how flooded my yard is???  

By the way, these are my replacement sandals I had to buy since my puppy chewed up my other ones.  

See you back tomorrow (hopefully under the sun)!

Happy Shopping,

Christin

Day 69: One Step Closer!

Top: LOFT
Jean trousers: Target
Shoes: Baker's
Watch: Fossil
Earrings: Maurice's

Today was a wonderful day!  We signed our adoption paperwork!  Now we are one step closer to becoming a permanent family of 5.  All we have to do now is wait for the adoption hearing to be scheduled with the court.  

I was told I needed to wear more prints.  Since I can't go out and buy any clothes, I am having re-wear some tops I have already worn for the blog.  Of course I am going to wear them all differently, but you will start seeing repeats.  Today, I wore this bright and colorful floral top with dressy jean trousers.  I LOVE these pants!!!  I purchased them at Target and they are super comfy and light.

I have had these shoes for almost 10 years!  I bought them at Baker's (do those stores still exist???).  They have been cast out to the shoe bin underneath my bed for a while now.  But, I still love these shoes and oink is always fabulous!

Happy Shopping,
Christin

Day 68: Workout Ready (sorta)!

Cardi: Target (gray)
Tank: Old Navy (purple and blue)
Yoga pants: TJ Maxx (black)
Tennis shoes: Nike (pink)

Tonight was the last night of VBS at my church!!!  I had so much fun seeing all the kids and getting to have adult conversation between the hours of drop-off and pick-up! 

Tonight, I had the great idea that I would go over to the community park and run/walk during my down time at VBS.  Like all great ideas, this one fell flat.  As soon as we were through with drop-off, we had loads more to do.  I'm still glad I wore my workout clothes since we were lifting heavy chairs and other odd jobs.

I know it isn't glamorous or anything, but this is what I wore today.  Maybe next time I post a picture of myself in workout clothes, I will have actually worked out:)

By the way...these shoes are AMAZING!!!

Happy Shopping,

Christin

Day 67: Continuing My Coral Obsession

Top: Purchased from Goodwill (coral)
Jeans: LOFT, purchased from a friend
Shoes: Purchased from TJ Maxx (brown)
Bracelet: Purchased from Dandy Lion Boutique (mint octopus with gold stretch band)
Earrings: Purchased from Altar'd State (gold, red and turquoise)

I know, I know, I get on a color kick sometimes and I just can't help myself.  Right now I am in love with coral and all shades close to coral.  This tank is a pinker coral color.  I love it because it is a total 'old lady' top.  If I were to purchased a top like it on Modcloth.com, I would spend $30-40.  I'd venture to say that I spent $2 on this top.  

I love the vintage feel of the whole outfit.  If I could, I'd wear a silk head scarf and really come off as vintage, but I can barely pull my bangs back with a bobby pin, so that isn't happening:)

Tomorrow, I promise to wear something other than coral.  

Happy Shopping,

Christin

Day 66: Coral Love!

Cardi: Old Navy (tan and white)
Tank: Banana Republic (coral-ish)
Shorts: Purchased from Dillard's Outlet (navy)
Flip flops: Antonio Melanie, purchased from Dillard's Outlet (animal print)
Watch: Betsy Johnson (animal print)
Earrings: Maurice's (pink-y coral)

I am realizing I have a mild obsession with colors within the coral spectrum.  I looked like a watermelon on Day 60 (thanks for pointing that out to me hot momma:) and I have worn coral several times so far during this challenge.  Well, today I am continuing my coral obsession with this darker coral tank from Banana Republic.

For most of the day, I was in work out gear.  The kids and I walked several miles in the blazing hot sun today so we could go bowling.  Yes, we could've driven, but after trying on several things in my closet that were fitting extra snug today, I decided it was best if we walked.  I'm sure tomorrow I'll be sore, but right now I feel amazing.  Walking and bowling with the kids, put me in such a great mood for VBS tonight.  

  

FYI, I'm still working at VBS, so for the rest of the week all my pictures will be taken in front of the 'castle' wall:)

Happy Shopping,

Christin

Day 65: This Church is COLD!!!

Tank, Cardi and Jeans: GAP Outlet
Sandals: Merona, purchased from Target (teal/mint)
Necklace: Origami Owl
Bracelet: Purchased from Dandy Lion Boutique
Earrings: Maurice's

For most of the day, I wore just the tank with the jeans.  We are attending VBS at our church this week and my church is crazy cold so I knew that, while working the registration table, I would freeze (hence the cardi).

I love these jeans!  I've mentioned that before, right?!  They were great to wear all day while the kids and I had lunch, shopped a little and had fro-yo.  I stayed cool and comfy in this hot and muggy weather.  If you don't have a pair of boyfriend jeans yet, GET SOME!!!

Happy Shopping,

Christin