Happy "Time Change" To Me!

Though many people dread Daylight Savings Time, today happens to be one of my favourite days!  An extra hour of waking time is wonderful!  I had a long luxurious morning snuggle with each of my kids, made a dessert for my small group, baked breakfast muffins, checked my work email, browsed some style sites, had coffee - all before 7:30am!  Despite a busy Sunday, I even had time for a quick stop in VV Boutique and managed to pick up some new pieces to create a head-to-toe VV Boutique look:

Skirt $7

Talbots sweater $10

Vintage Bordeaux velvet blazer $7

Pointy flats $7

Necklace $1

Old tights from my closet

Grand total: $32!

After reading an inspiring article recently, I had a side objective: a personal mission to find a whole thrifted outfit for under $50.  My total leaves plenty of budget to add a scarf, earrings or other accessories, and even a bag!    

 I like how the pocket lines up with my natural waist line.

And yes, I am doing a "booty tooch" here.

ANTM is not only entertaining, but also educational.

I had another side objective: find something to match this fab statement necklace, handmade by my talented sister, that followed me home from the Christmas craft fair.

I have been assured by the VV Boutique Style Ethics Committee

that supporting my sister is just as good as Goodwill.  

I love it.  Love it with these colours, with these pieces.

I was so surprised that it wasn't immediately snatched up at the sale, but perhaps people over-think statement necklaces.  They think they have to be worn with something fancy, or matchy.  So let me show you how you really wear a statement necklace:

Gotta love the vacuum cleaner in the background.

Life of glamour, I tell ya.

You wear it every day, with your jeans and t-shirt and maybe a cardi if you're feeling chilly or want to add another element to your ensemble.


One last glance at my awesome $32 thrifted ensemble from VV Boutique!