'tis the season to lend a hand...me down?

I'm going to make a confession.

I didn't buy this sweater. It wasn't even a gift. I didn't even find it myself.

I came home and my mom greets me with two sweaters in hand. "I found these in my closet! Want them?" My response was instinctual, "DUH." Now, I know our goal with this blog is to shop vintage and value -- but this was just too good to be true! (Actually, I've gotten a ton of awesome sweaters from my mom who was in her prime teen years during the late 80's and early 90's, thus, her closet is a gold mine of great finds.)

One of the sweaters she found ended up being too small (it was Old Navy and wasn't that cuteanyway) and then this beautiful ivory cable-knit sweater fit like a glove. It even smells a little bit like old books. Time to go curl up with some hot coco (and my adorable snowmen mugs) and watch Netflix until my eyes get blurry.

P.S. Lucy sends Gigi and Scout a big sloppy puppy kiss!

Who WouldaCoulda Thought...

That this sweater only cost me $6 at Spokane's Value Village? But even more impressive--these grandpa glasses were only a dollar. Together, that's a darn good $7 outfit when you throw it together with some black leggings and comfycozy wool socks. Whatta steal! And might I add--a wonderful studying outfit. I can lay on the couch and read or go research at a coffee shop. What more can a girl ask for? Style and comfort in less money than it costs to buy a Chipotle burrito! Plus, it's super fun when people get real close to my face and say, "Heeyyy, are those reeaal glasses? They don't have any lenses in them!" So here's a lesson to all you kiddies out there: Stay in school. Stay in school as long as you can. Rack up those college loans, fight for those scholarships, and live in crumby apartments until you can no longer physically digest PB&J and Top Ramen. Because if not, one day you might end up seeing some crazy chick with lensless glasses studying at the local cafe and quietly wonder to yourself...are those real glasses? And she'll look back at you knowing what you're wondering and say, "Yes, Mister. They are. They are, minus the lenses of course." Happy studying on this lovely Monday Christmas Break afternoon!

PS. My dog Scout, otherwise known as Darla, sends his undying love and affection to all you sweater lovers. Oh, and he sends a special shoutout to Miss Gigi Latty. xoxoxoo

Argyle Invsion

Argyle is invading! I personally, though, am not opposed to this invasion seeing as I am part of this invasion. I LOVE ARGYLE!!!!!The geometric shapes are aesthetically pleasing to every eye. The diamonds provide a contrast to regular sweater designs: the zigzags, christmas trees, tribal symbols, the unforgettable plain (no design at all), etc. Not only do you find argyle on pull over sweaters, but also on cardigans which also provide a classic look for your everyday wear. Another point I would like to make about this fabulous trend is that this pattern is the only pattern that is able to combine colors such as orange, green, and yellow with out making the public mentally scream. Because of these reasons, I love wearing argyle. I would also like to point out that my love of argyle grows each day, so much that I painted my coffee mug argyle.

Sweater...I HARDLY KNOW HER!!!!

Being from Idaho we don't have what I like to call "stores" so we all have to make our own clothing or we have to run around naked. I don't know if you have been to North Idaho before, but I gets incredibly cold during the winter, so nudity is not really an option for the entire year. I don't know how to make clothes since my hands are 10 times the size of a normal girl's, so I rely on family members or sweat shops to make me clothes. This particular sweater was given to me by my knitting aunt when I was in the third grade. At the time I thought it was the worst Christmas present ever since it was itchy and not and Easy-Bake-Oven. I found this sweater in my sister's drawer two weekends ago when I went home for a wedding and fell in love with it. It might be a little short on the middle and sleeves, because sadly I don't have the body of a 9 year old girl, but I love the color (green: totally the best color on me) and the fact that my aunt made it! That truly is the sweater spirit!!

yum-diddly-umptious cup o' joe

Tuesday's Weather 

High: 37 F

Sunny

Today I took on Meg's challenge and wore a skirt AND a sweater! How else could I have embraced the frigidly chilly sunshine? This chunky grey men's sweater brought me smiles all day long. 

Oh and here's a tip I tried for my morning coffee. If you use an Italian stovetop espresso maker, sprinkle a little cinnamon in your ground espresso before you pull a shot. The cinnamon flavor gets infused into the espresso for a yum-diddly-umptious cup o' joe. 

So, I raise my morning coffee to toasty sweater Tuesday!

Now go listen to some Jose Gonzalez because it's that kind of a day. 

Value Village
$3.99

Gettin' Cozy

Washingtonian.

I'm trained for winter. I am well prepared for the snow, the sleet, the slush, and the messy roads. I got my tires changed. I got my sensible hiking boots. I know what to expect. But every year I find myself wondering, "What will I WEAR as I adventure about Spokane, my wintery wonderland?"

I, too, have made a decision. I am better than day after day of yoga pants and hoodies. I'm unique. I'm funky. I can do something a little better than a North Face. Not to mention, I like me a good chunky sweater. But you know what will be the best part of my thrift store finds this season?

It'll be just how freakin' comfy I get be. Time for cuddles, time for hugs, and time to snuggle into a good wool sweater.

Say No To Pants!

I'm sick of wearing pants. I'm a Californian. We don't wear pants...unless of course they are some flashy brand that costs an arm and a leg to purchase. And even then we only wear skinnies, which are practically leggings. So, I'm protesting against uncomfortable, overpriced, boring Blue Jeans and filling my closet with secondhand sweaters that go with fabulous skirts and fun n' flirty dresses. Who says a girl can't be girly in the winter? I'll show you Spokane...