Day 72- Black Beach Dress

Summer is finally upon us, which is great because I have the perfect outfits for summer! I purchased this v-neck black dress several years ago from Old Navy for $4.00 on clearance at the end of the season. I am so glad I did, because I wear it all the time. It features a lightweight cotton blend so it is very comfortable to wear even on hot days. The straps are a bit thicker, so I am able to wear it to work. I wore a teal tank underneath to accent my homemade herringbone that is actually featured on my etsy site : https://www.etsy.com/listing/167144186/herringbone-fashion-scarf?.  The adorable teal bow earrings were a gift from my lovely sister and the sandals are from Payless for $6.00. The bangle is from Charlotte Russe for $2.00, for a total of $12.00.

Day 71- Navy Pleated Contrast Dress

Hello Everyone! Today I have a lovely dress featured on my blog. I originally found it at a closeout store, but it's from Target ($4.00). It features a pleated skirt and is shorter in the front and longer in the back for maximum trendiness.  The sandals are my fave from Banana Republic ($5.00) and the navy braided charm bracelet was a gift from my mom-in-law that she purchased at the Vera Bradley Outlet sale. Total Cost = $ 9.00

Day 70- Light Gray Professional Skirt

Annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnd we are back! Our trip to Europe was amazing in every way, and I will have you know that I did wear a dress on one day that we were gone. We did a TON of hiking and traveling so wearing a dress would not have been practical, although it would have been fabulous.

Now that I am back in the swing of things, I have an adorable light gray pencil skirt which was originally from Target, but I snagged it at the thrift store for $3.00. It is one size too large on me, but still manages to work out alright. I went with my trusty Banana Republic Sandals for $5.00 and completed the outfit with my pearl studs (which were a gift from the hubs) and a Banana Republic shirt that was given to me. Total Cost = $8.00

Day 69- Sweetheart Polka Dot Dress

This dress is another Target find ($3.99). I love love love the sweetheart neckline, which is so feminine! The waistline sits at one's natural waist, so it is flattering to all shapes and sizes. I went with a white cardi for work (Gabriel Brother's-$3.00) and my trusty back up Banana sandals for $5.00. I accessorized with some basic pearl earrings for a total cost of $12.00. Also, I got a haircut! Did you notice?


On another note, Cory and I leave for Europe tomorrow. I thought initially that I would be able to continue my challenge through vacation (and may be able to here and there), but alas, wearing a pencil skirt while hiking up cliffs in Ireland is not easy to do. I will return in just a few short weeks!


Likewise, for those of you interested in listening to my radio interview from last week, I have posted the link here (fast forward to 20 minutes in to listen to my part):  http://www.malone.edu/pioneer-radio/2014-06-05-pioneer-radio-malone-university.mp3

Day 68- Ruffle Gray Pencil Skirt

This is one of those outfits that I wish still fit me. My mom gave me the skirt that I fell in love with, but since it was given to me I have lost weight. I believe it's from Kohl's, but has adorable features. The back part has a ruffle (but Cory wouldn't take a picture of my backside) which is super cute. The top is from NY & Co. for $3.00, the scarf is from Aerie, but I borrowed it from my sister and the shoes are from Payless for $7.00. Total Cost = $10.00

Day 67- Coral Pleated Skirt

Good morning! Today my blog is featuring one of my pleated skirts. If you haven't noticed by now, I love pleats because they are so feminine and and adorable! This skirt was found at Forever 21 during their semi-annual clearance sale. This is typically when they reduce clearance items to 50% off of the reduced prices. It's really worth checking out since I got this skirt for $4.00. The top also features several pleats and is a light weight cotton so it lays nicely. I believe the top is from Old Navy for $3.00 on clearance and the shoes were from Gabriel Brother's for $7.00.  The cascade pearl necklace is also from Forever 21 for $5.00 and the gold bangle is from my great grandmother's dress shop. Total Cost = $19.00

Day 66- I am doing a radio interview about my awesome blog today dress

So.....my small following is growing and the word is spreading about my challenge. I was contacted by a local radio station earlier in the week who said they saw me on Fox 8 and wanted to interview me about my blog. So naturally, I had to pick out the perfect outfit, even though it was over the phone :). This dress is perfect. It was cheap (Banana Republic, Mad Men Collection for $6.00), is covered in lace, has a high waist and can be dressed up or down. I wore this dress ALL the time last summer, and plan to do it again when this challenge is over :). The shoes and necklace are both from Gabriel Brothers for a combined total of $10.00. The gold bangle is from Banana for $3.00. I have worn this dress with sandals, boots, cardigans, lots of jewelry or no jewelry at all. Did I mention it is from the Mad Men collection which is among my most favorite things in all the world??? Total Cost = 19.00

Look out world, Here I come!