Fair Warning

I'm just giving fair warning here, but this blog post is filled with awkward poses. 

Favorite awkward face ever.

So you gotta give me a break.  It's been almost two weeks since I've taken pictures of myself and I was reminded of how truly odd it is to take pictures of yourself, especially when you're in fairly populated places.  I think it actually shows in some of these pictures.  I'm just more uncomfortable than usual.  Truth is, I'd much rather not have to take my own pictures, especially since husband, sister and sister in law have often spoiled me by taking good pictures of my outfits, however my husband is the only one close by and we don't normally get to see each other in daylight during the week.

Anyhow, I'm disappointed to say that I will not be attending Texas Style Council due to a work commitment that came up.  I'm super bummed, but my focus right now is school and work so my hobby can't take priority over the two.  I'm sure I'll regret it, but it just wasn't the right time.

On my way to school last week I saw a sign that said "Thrift Shop" in a shopping center that I pass by every day and immediately got giddy at the thought of yet ANOTHER thrift store in my area.  So I checked it out on Tuesday and while the place was definitely newly opened and still slightly unorganized, I scored a couple of great items.  They actually had quite a few vintage dresses that I seriously had to tell myself that I could not buy because I've accumulated so many that I don't wear.  I think eventually I'll sell them once I take my Etsy shop seriously, but for now. I don't really have the time.  

Anyhow, just trying my best to keep my head above water.  Thankfully, I have an unending source of help and a great support system.  Two more months and I'll be done with this madness! 

Also, I cannot wait to see Gungor tonight.  It will, no doubt, be amazing. 

Ani

{Shirt: Thrifted ($1.99) Skirt: Thrifted ($2.40), Shoes: Thrifted ($3.99)}

Vaquero=Cowboy

Check out this sweet mural I found on a liquor store!

I rarely want every single picture from a photo shoot in my blog, but today I wanted EVERY SINGLE PICTURE on my blog.  However, I will spare you because they become redundant pretty quickly.  I can only look down, stare intensely and put my hands in my pocket so many times for a photo before they really do look boring.  I'm working on it though!

Austin and I are enjoying what feels like a six day long weekend.   Life is pretty good.  I even just signed up for the Texas Style Council and I'm feeling super pumped about meeting incredible people who share some of the same passions as I do.  I really am hoping that I can keep this up once school gets going.  It's all about balance and I think I can manage.  

When I took my jacket off at lunch Austin said, "You have a hot air balloon on your shirt."  To which I replied, "I DO!" I found it at Casa View Thrift Store, down the street from my house and it was marked down to $1.21 from $1.71.  The prices are so random, seriously.  I quickly tried it on and knew it was mine. I love when you find items that really do feel "one of a kind".  This one certainly makes me smile.  The skirt was bought at St. Vincent De Paul a few months ago on 40% off day and I had yet to find a use for it, but with 70 degree weather (Yes, you read that correctly), I knew I could go bare legged.    The jacket was also bought at SVDP.  In fact, I walked out of the store without it because I convinced myself that I didn't need it and that it was too expensive, but when my total came out to far less than I'd expected, I ran out to my car, dropped of my bag and walked straight back into the store to try on the jacket ANOTHER time.  Of course, I bought it.  Finally, my shoes were bought at Urban Outfitters on sale for $10.  That's about it with my outfit.

Hope everyone is enjoying their day off!

Ani

{Shirt: Thrifted ($1.21)

 Skirt: (Thrifted: ($3.60)

Shoes: Urban Outfitters ($10.00)

Jacket: Thrifted [Gap] ($9.00)

Earrings: Thrifted ($.99)}

Grandma Curtain Skirt

The first half of these pictures were taken earlier in the day.  For whatever reason, I just didn't like them. So I snapped a few more later in the afternoon while Austin was up in the air flying a helicopter.

Today was splendid.  Austin got out of school by noon and we had lunch together and spent the afternoon relaxing.  Last night I finally hung out with friends since it's been the first weekend in awhile that we've actually been in Dallas.  We played games, watched a movie and overall, it was just a chill night.  I couldn't ask for much more.  

I'm hoping I won't regret this, but I am being incredibly indecisive about registering for Texas Style Council.  I am seriously such a pansy when it comes to these things.  I'm going to give it another day before I sign up.  I know this seems random, but I can't stop thinking about it because it makes sense for me to go.  It's down the road, I'd meet some incredible people, but truthfully...I don't know if I necessarily have a goal in mind with this blog.  I just enjoy sharing excellent thrifting finds and keeping an outfit diary of sorts.  So we'll see...I know once school starts, that will be the priority so who knows how this will shape up.

This outfit was found at one of my new favorite thrift stores that is 2 miles down the street from my house.  The only downfall is that they don't have designated days for certain items to have extra discount.  So sometimes, it ends up being a little more than I'm used to paying (we're talking a dollar difference here).  However, both the shirt and skirt were marked down so it felt like I still got em for a good price.  I fell in love with this skirt.  For some reason, I like the fact that it reminds me of a curtain in the home of a grandma.  I think I'll be wearing it often.

I found the heels at ValueWorld and I was so close to leaving them behind because I kept saying, "Ani, you don't wear heels," but they were just so cute and actually comfortable so I bought them for $4.50.  I wore them most of the day and they really were so comfy up until the sweater tights started to get annoyed with them.  Anyhow, I'm excited about the new items I have to share!

Hope everyone has an incredible weekend!

Ani

{Shirt: Thrifted ($2.99), Skirt: Thrifted ($1.71), Cardigan: Target ($9.99), Shoes: Thrifted [Mossimo] ($4.50), Sweater Tights: Target ($12.00) similar, Necklace: Forever 21 ($3.99), Belt: Thrifted ($1.99)}