Thursday Latelies

It perplexes me how I don't know that my daughter's teething until I find a new tooth poking through.  You'd think the unexplained crankiness would be a red flag, but I never catch on.  It always makes for a rough week for all of us.  Thanks to Thursday Latelies and Bex for reminding me to be thankful and see good in all things.  Here are a few things that helped me get through my week.  Be sure to visit Bex...A Style Diary and the others who have linked up.

99 cent iced coffee @ Dunkin' Donuts

Experimenting with hair styles

Baby toes

$5 find at Target

Fownd a Deal

 

Fossil $158

I love this Fossil bag!  I saw it in the new Fossil catalog.  A few days later, I was walking through Target, and I found this cute look-a-like for 1/6 of the price.  Your welcome.

Target $24.99

Fighting Summer Frizz

Aussie Heat Protecting Shine Spray

Aussie 3 Minute Miracle

Fighting the frizzies? This summer, my hair has been dry and frizzy.  Since I don't really have a hair budget right now, I was excited to find these products at Target for around $3 each.  The shine spray has made my hair softer, and the 3 Minute Miracle adds moisture.

Suave Sleek shampoo and conditioner

 

 I picked this shampoo up at my local grocery store the other day for around $2, and was pleasantly surprised with my results.  My hair really felt more smooth.  Here is their claim: Salon proven to smooth dry or frizzy hair as well as Matrix® sleek.look® shampoo and conditioner* **  

What are your summer hair fixes?

Fownd: Francessca's Collection

You know when you just need (want) to run out and get a new top or dress for an outing or for retail therapy? Normally for me that would include a quick trip over to Target or Kohl's, but not anymore.  Francesca's Collection is a beautiful little boutique full of everything girly.  First I ran into shelves and tables of jewelry, purses, gifts, and trinkets. I noticed the racks of beautiful clothes, nestled up against the walls in the back of the store. Did I meticulously rummage my way through it all? Nope, my radar took me right to the middle of the store where I found the sale table. My instincts were right that day, because I found an outfit for under $30.  That's right, I got this strapless black and white print dress, black cardigan, and black purse with gold hardware.  Each item was 30% off the sale price.  What a deal!  Francesca's has locations all over the country, and an fun website that you can order from.  If you sign up for their email list you will be able to get in on some fantastic deals. 

dress, purse, cardigan: Francesca's Collection  watch: Fossil  shoes: Target

Fownd a project

This is a fun and easy craft idea. I bought iron-on printer paper at a craft store along with a 3 pack of tote bags and some ribbon.  All together it cost me around $20. This craft can be adapted in so many ways. 

Here's how I did it:

1. I tied bows and stitched them onto the bags.

2. I printed out 3 copies of a picture and cut them out.

3. I ironed them onto the bags face up.

Birds of a Feather

 I wanted to share this cute summer dress with you.  I haven't been a dress girl since I was 5, but they became my favorite thing to wear when I was pregnant last year.  I do feel a bit more put together when I wear them.  Even this light, summery one.  One thing I like about this dress is the subtle pattern. In these pics you probably can't tell that there are little birds all over it.  I've been drawn to patterns with birds lately, which is interesting because I have always had this strange phobia about birds flying near my head. I know... it's weird.

p.s. My door is really not crooked, I'm just learning how to use a tripod.

Dress: Walmart $12   Cardigan: Marshall's   Shoes: Target

30% off at Francesca's Collections

One of my favorites at Francesca's Collection

Check out Dear Baby, a beautiful blog, and get a code to get 30% off at Francesca's Collections good through May 11. I already own two of their dresses that I bought at ridiculous prices with discounts like this one. Oh yeah, and a cardigan, purse, and sunglasses.  I finally bought a tripod today, so (fingers crossed) I will post pics soon.