New Spring & Summer wardrobe additions

Spring in Oregon is usually rainy. It's mid June and we have already had record waterfall for the month. What gives Mother Nature? Perhaps that is why I have not been as inclined to boost my wardrobe with too many new items. (also I'm on a strict budget until my F-YOU Visa party).

Below are the only non-pillaged items to enter my home in the last few months. I plan on getting good wear out of them for when the warmer weather finally shows up. And I have already learned how to layer them since today is June 16th and our high is in the 50's.

So I've been doing really good with shopping local and thrifted. I went into Target for some cleaning supplies and ended up buying two pieces. Which I felt bad about, but I figure it isn't too bad since they are the only two clothing items purchased from them in the last 4 months.

First being this skirt. It's comfy, the waist stretches a shit ton, and it has a lot of movement. I couldn't find the colorway I got online, but it was similar to this print, but only black and white. $17.99

The second thing I picked up at Target was this lightweight cotton sundress. Has a lot of movement as well and nice little pockets in the pleats. My only gripe (and it is a consistent one of Target) is when they grade their sizes beyond a size 8/10 the strap placement gets super weird. The back straps on mine are at least 1.5" away from my bra straps on my back in the middle. You would think they would check that kind of thing. But for $24.99 perhaps not.

On to things I have bought locally. I love this jewelry line, Plume. The earrings are nice and light on the ears, and well put together. I picked up the green pair on the left at Union Rose. Plus it matches the above sundress perfect! $22.00

One problem I have with dropping off dresses I make at Pin Me, is that I usually leave with a new one. Thus was the case last night. But hey, I love my cute new Gentle Fawn dress I have on today. Even though it is with leggings and a sweater. $89.00

I am also wearing another pair of earrings that I bought at Union Rose. The line, Seaworthy, is new to the shop and I LOVE it. They are also super light, which is something I value in my bodangles. $32.00

Now if the weather would shape up, I would love to ditch the sweater and leggings!

More Melissa shoes.....

I mean, COME ON, who can resist cute shoes that are made from recycled materials that smell like CANDY!??!?! (ok, obviously not me or Nina)

I was in Pin Me last week, and this pair was staring me in the face:
After wearing both pairs around the store, I ended up going home with the grey pair. So cute, and comfy. They look cute with tights, and will be good in the summer too.

Of course after looking up their photo on the Melissa website, I now want the following:



Pretty.

So I've been shopping.....

Just a little bit. No shoes (yet). It's spring, time to update a bit. Nothing too crazy, AND I have been making sure to purchase local, independent, NON-China made items.

First off, I love looking on Etsy.com. I started shopping on there after hearing how happy it made two of my friends who sell on there when they get orders. They both work hard on their goods, and it's cool for stuff to go from designer to consumer.

Last week I bought this lovely:


It's even cuter in person. Today I purchased this, and can't wait for it to come in the mail:





and these, because they were cheap and I am going to make something pretty out of them:
and they are dead stock which I always find very cool.

Today I also stopped by Pin Me (where I sell at) and got this:


From a line called She Bible. It's all made in San Francisco, and super cute. You can't see in the photo but it has a cute collar that goes all the around the top. Plus I'm always a sucker for things with pockets on them, these ones are in the princess lines of the top.


I also got a Jene Despain necklace. The simple charm with a horseshoe. I have few other of her pieces and they are amazing and made by her.

I also had fun picking out a b-day gift for my friend. But it's not her birthday yet, so photos of that will have to wait.

Now back to NOT shopping.

I wish I felt bad...

....about buying this sweater. But I DON'T!
I went by Pin Me today, to drop something off. Of course then I played dress up. Fall is upon us, with Winter close on it's heels, in other words, IT'S COLD. I love the brand, Gentle Fawn, and have a few other items of theirs in my closet. I love it.

Last week I also purchased 2 sweater vests from Forever 21. I had to lay to rest my other black one, which not even my electric sweater shaver could save.

I picked a black basic with buttons. I have been wearing it with my Polka Dot 9 to 5 blouse from my line.


I also went for this one in Navy. It's a bit longer and has cute pockets.

So far I am still wearing a back brace for my angry back, and masking it is proving to be a bit difficult. Thankfully it is fall, and time for sweaters, and bulkier clothing.