My Year (so far)

Hello!

Sorry for the huge break in posting.  I have been super busy, first with school, and then with VBS and volunteer work  I just wanted to do an update post of sorts so you can see what has been going on in my life this year!

School:

I finished middle school!!! Yay!!!  Now begins high school.......  Since I will be homeschooled through high school, this past semester has been filled with lots of planning for the coming years.

VBS:

Our church VBS this year was a huge success.  We had over 85 kids each day!  It was such an answer to prayer.

Volunteer work:

This summer I am volunteering at our church camp.  My job list includes dishwasher, co-counseler, day camp leader, and craft lady.  :)  Volunteering there has been such a blessing to me, and I truly love it there!

So there is a small snapshot into what has been happening in my life!

My Favorite Snacks

Fresh, warm bread+ Summer sausage+ A slice of cheese

Popcorn (Preferably buttered) + Hot Tamales

What's In My Closet

Do you remember when I did a poll over a year ago?  I came across the results recently.  The post series that won was "What's In My Closet."  I am excited to announce that this series is going live in March!  I will be posting regularly on Mondays and Thursdays with the contents of my closet.  Until then, I will just be posting on Mondays.

Polka Dot Blouse

This spring, I picked up a sleeveless polka dot top that had some really ugly ruffles on the neckline.  Unfortunately, I don't have a "before" picture. I ripped the ruffles off, and sewed the shirt back up. Here is the finished product:

You might have already seen this outfit in one of my ThredUp posts.

Fresh Bread

I have been on a french bread kick recently.

(And yes, those are doughnuts.)

ThredUp Final

I ended up with 4 skirts, 4 tops, 2 cardigans, and a belt.

The ones I sent back:

Let me know what you think about my choices!

ThredUp Cardigans+Belt

Finally, I purchased 3 cardigans and a belt.  I love how cardigans can immediately change a summer t- shirt into a warm winter combination.

I wanted a long black cardigan to wear with some of my outfits.  This was perfect!

H & M Cardigan

New: $30

I got it for: $7.19

Cardigan: ThredUp!

Shirt: Goodwill

Skirt: ThredUp

I wanted an blue/aqua cardigan to add some color to my black and white color combos.

Caslon Cardigan

New: $60

I got it for: $9.93

Cardigan: ThredUp!

Shirt: ThredUp

Skirt: ThredUp

Do you notice a trend?

I loved this color on the website, but when it arrived, I saw how see through it really was.  Sadly this one is going back.

Apt. 9 Cardigan

New: $36

I got it for: $7.54

A sparkly belt to add some glitter to my outfits!

Gap Belt

New: $20

I got it for: $4.45

ThredUp Tops

My modesty standards for shirts are a little bit harder to pin down. If I am not comfortable bending over wearing them, or if I constantly have to be adjusting them, I probably should not be wearing them.  I also don't wear sleeveless tops.

I wanted another colorful shirt to wear underneath a cardigan, or as a more casual church outfit.

Nautica Short Sleeve T-Shirt

New: $30

I got it for: $5.82

Aqua T-Shirt: ThredUp!

Black Blouse: Goodwill

Pants: Old Navy

This shirt is too tight to wear on its own, but it will work well under one of my sleeveless button-ups or cardigans.

Banana Republic Short Sleeve T-Shirt

New: $37

I got it for: $7.19

Cardigan: Walmart

Shirt: ThredUp!

Pants: Old Navy

A fun print to wear with jeans or a skirt.

Great Northwest Short Sleeve T-Shirt

New: $12

I got it for: $3.42

Cardigan: ThredUp (Post coming soon)

Shirt: ThredUp!

Skirt: ThredUp

Another all ThredUp outfit

What can I say?  I love polka dots.

Old Navy Short Sleeve T-Shirt

New: $10

I got it for: $3.42

Shirt: ThredUp!

Pants: Old Navy

I was excited about this shirt, but when I tried it on, the scoop neck "scooped" a little to low for me.  This is going in my "to return" box.

Apt. 9 Short Sleeve Top

New: $26

I got it for: $5.14

This was a shirt that I thought I would like, but the whole design wasn't very flattering.  Also, it didn't have real sleeves.  This top is going back as well.

H&M Short Sleeve Top

New: $24

I got it for: $4.79

ThredUp Skirts

First up: the five skirts!

Finding modest skirts is really, really hard!  My standard is at least below the knee, when sitting.  However, I have been finding that ankle length skirts are easier to wear, especially when I am singing in the choir, running errands, etc.  So, this order, my goal was to find some skirts that were at least 35 inches long.  I will show you the pictures of the skirts, and also how I plan to wear them this winter.

I love this gray skirt, because it has pockets!  Most skirts don't have pockets, so this was a score.

Gap Casual Skirt Size 6

New: $50

I got it for $6.85!

Cardigan: ThredUp (Post coming soon)

Shirt: Dollar Store

Skirt: ThredUp!

This skirt looked black on the website, but the description said brown, so I ordered it not knowing exactly what I would get.  It turned out to be be a really nice dark brown.

Anne Taylor LOFT Silk Skirt

New: $49.99

I got it for: $9.59!

(Sorry for the bad lighting)

Cardigan: ThredUp (Post coming soon)

Shirt: Goodwill

Skirt: ThredUp!

I love long black skirts.  They are just so versatile.  This was my most expensive item, but it was worth it!

Banana Republic Silk Skirt

New: $148

I got it for: $20.16 (Wow!)

Black T- shirt: ThredUp (Post coming soon)

White Polka Dot Blouse: Goodwill

Skirt: ThredUp!

This skirt is definitely going to be one of my favorite skirts in the summer.  However, it is still warm enough for the winter.

J.jill Casual Skirt

New: $59.00

I got it for: $7.88

Cardigan: ThredUp (Post coming soon)

Shirt: ThredUp

Skirt: ThredUp!

This is an all ThredUp outfit!

I wanted a more colorful skirt to wear, but when it arrived at home, I saw that it had a gigantic slit.  Needless to say, this is going back.

It doesn't quite fit my modesty requirements!

2016

Happy New Year!