3rd Grade Jersey

This Jersey brings me back to 3rd grade {when I first got it}, playing soccer and thinkin I was somethin cool. For some reason, my memory of playing soccer is a lot different than my mom's. I thought I was really good, and I remember one time the ball went into a puddle and I was the only one man enough to go in and kick it out....Apparently this is about the only time I kicked the ball. Mom says I was scared of it, which makes sense why I would get it out of a puddle...because no one else would kick me instead of the ball.

{shirt: it was 3rd grade, I have no idea, pants: thrifted, shoes: Journey's, earrings: F21, necklace: gift}

You could probably find a really great jersey like this one in your thrift store's little boy section. My cousin always found way cute stuff there, and opened me up to the knowledge that I could shop anywhere in the thrift store, not just the women's section. 

I love this look. It mixes tomboy with girlie, with the sporty jersey, but the high-waisted pants that flatter my girlish figure. I have to say that this might be one of my favorite outfits I have put together. I think it epitomizes my style to a tee, just a little bit different, comfy, but girlie. 

That is what is so fun about this blog for me, it has helped me to break out of the box and get creative with fashion. Matt would say "thanks" to this blog for helping me dress like a girl. Apparently when we met, he wasn't impressed with my "snowboarder girl" wear. Probably didn't help that I dressed like all my guy boarder friends. It truly is amazing he found me attractive since I didn't really shower that much then because I figured "hey, I am just going to get sweaty tomorrow boarding again." And now you know my dirty secret. -ha, get it "dirty". Ahh, I kill myself!

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{My Man Mondays} V-neck Shirts?

This My Man Monday is actually more of a question/answer post today. I have been struggling with the question "Are v-neck shirts ok for straight men to wear?". And so I thought I would ask you ladies, and gentlemen, what do you think? Ladies, do you think that v-necks are sexy/manly?

{Exhibit A}

{Exhibit B}

{Exhibit C}

{Exhibit D}

So, after taking a gander at just a few v-neck shirts, what is your verdict? Do you want to see your man in a v-neck? Honestly, I am starting to think that if they wear them like Zac Effron in Exhibit B, with just some jeans and flip flops, that it is kind of hot....but, I don't see convincing Matt any time soon, unfortunately :)

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So it turns out today that I only had enough energy to get dressed for church, take these pictures, drive to church, sit down in sacrament for all of 10 minutes, and then have to leave because I was feeling miserable. Woe is the life of us girls during that time of the month. 

{shirt: Hint of Vintage, skirt: thrifted, shoes: thrifted, belt: thrifted, earrings: F21}

Ok, I am going to go now. I feel like I am giving birth again. Only consolation is that I know it won't last 22 hours, and that Ibprofen should do the trick (prescription strength, that is).  

Hint of Vintage Military Sweater

Love this sweater? Um, yeah, me too! It mixes lace, vintage and military all in one bundle of soft fleece so it is super comfy too. Want to know where you can get one of your own?

Hint of Vintage, that's where! And to top it all off, you can get 15% off any purchase there with the coupon code: modestfashionsense. You've gotta love discounts, especially for tops this cute that would cost over 40 dollars somewhere like Anthropologie. Just make sure you hurry, because there are only 4 left. 

Matchy Matchy

I feel very matchy matchy today, and made me think of The Hills when they first started there internship and the lady rips off her belt because it matches her shoes and tells them to not look too put-together. Anyway, I always think of that when I think I match "too much", whatever that means :)

{dress: thrifted (and I am pretty sure someone handmade it, which is super awesome), cardigan: Kohls, belt: thrifted, shoes: thrifted, necklace: gift, earrings: F21}

And can I just say how excited I am that 5 people added their thrifted treasure yesterday? Yeah, I am super pumped! I am glad that people get as excited about their great finds as I do. In fact, this entire outfit, minus the cardigan was thrifted :)

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{Thrifty Thursday} An Inspiration Book & Share Your Treasure

For this Thrifty Thursday, I wanted to share another tip that might help you while you are wandering through the thrift store, aimlessly.

Make an Inspiration Book:

Here is mine. I took a cute journal, one of my fashion magazines and started ripping out pictures of outfits or clothes that I liked. 

Then I started pasting them into the book. (I also did hair inspirations). I realized that turning down the corners of my favorite pages did not make it easy for me to get inspiration, nor did cut down on clutter because I was saving the whole magazine for just a few pictures. 

But when I started cutting the pictures out and pasting them all into one book, I learned a lot about my own personal style. I also noticed how much that helped while I was thrifting, because I had an idea of what I was looking for. Whether it was bohemian, anything floral or striped, or a cute skirt. It put a little more order to the thrifting chaos. 

I hope this suggestion helps on this Thrifty Thursday. Now let's share some thrifted treasures!!!

***make sure that the "thrifty chica" button is on your page, on the side bar so that I can keep your post up!***

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Not to Brag...But My Little Man is Awesome

I took Link on a long adventure today, from Zumba, to bank errands, to lunch with my fabulous Laurels, to the gas station, and then grocery shopping. You would think after all this that he would be a cranky butt...well, he was, but during all those things he was a little angel, smiling with those big gapped teeth, and it made me realize just how lucky I am to have such a sweet little man.

Not to mention how much fun he has been since he started dancing :) He has memorized the Blue's Clues dance, and anytime we say the word "blue" or pull up netflix on the xbox, he immediately starts waving with his hands, shaking his bum, and "putting it in his notebook" with his hands. I have to say, it sort-of-completely melts my heart.

And so there is my ode to my sweet baby boy, who is growing up really fast, and manages to make me smile at least 6 out of 7 days of the week (let's not get too crazy here, we still have bad days after all), and gives me kisses whenever I ask (even if sometimes it ends up like a puppy kiss, wet and slobbery).

{Shorts: Maurices, shirt: Ross, shoes: an Asian boutique, necklace: handmade, bracelets: handmade}

I have always been in love with these wide leg shorts, because they make my upper legs seem slimmer :) Which is always a necessity when I purchase pants/shorts. 

Everyone ready for Thrifty Thursday tomorrow? Get those thrifty pics together to share with us all!

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