March 2012
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dress up
cardigan: Target [via JCPenney Outlet]
dress: Nordstrom
belt: J.Crew
flats: Target
earrings: vintage
I’ve got quite a few dresses, as I’m sure y’all have noticed by now… some I don’t seem to wear as much, for whatever reason. I’ve decided to get them out into the rotation, though, because how pointless is it to have fun clothes that you like but never wear?!...
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Fancy Pants
shoes: JCPenney Outlet
skirt: Christopher & Banks via JCPenney Outlet
shirt: Anthropologie
cardigan: TJMaxx
belt: Banana Republic (thrifted)
earrings: craft show
watch: Fossil
I’m always scared to wear this shirt because it’s special, my mom paid a lot for it for my 22nd birthday, and it’s silk. I never want to wear it out with friends because I have horror images of...
February 2012
50 posts
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I Need to Know
shoes: Target
dress: Ann Taylor Loft
belt: Banana Republic (thrifted)
shirt: Eddie Bauer
neckklace: vintage
earrings: gifted
I didn’t think I’d ever find a way to wear this dress that I would like just as well as the first time I wore it, but I think maybe I have. This outfit was just so dang comfy. But the only problem is the excess length on my belt - what does one do when...
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improvise
sweater: Target
blouse: Ann Taylor Loft [thrifted]
belt: J.Crew
pants: Charlotte Russe
boots: Corso Como
watch: Target
earrings: gift
Sometimes you just gotta improvise. Case in point: my office was pretty toasty today and I didn’t have a ponytail holder. Enter two pencils -> updo! Seems appropriate too since I work at a school I guess? Another day full of foto taking… the...
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A Perfect Match
trench coat: Target
shoes: Danskos
pants: Dockers via JCPenney Outlet
cardigan: JCPenney Outlet
shirt: Target via JCPenney Outlet
scarf: Nine West via TJMaxx
earrings: craft show
watch: Michael Kors
I didn’t realize when I bought these shoes that they would go so splendidly with khaki. I find the perfect match pretty satisfying though. It’s the little things, guys. Plus,...
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redo
dress: Ann Taylor Loft
cardigan: H&M
scarf: Charlotte Russe
leggings: Forever 21
ring: H&M
flats + belt: Target
Another Sunday/Monday outfit. Back to the layers again…. this spring weather doesn’t want to seem to hang around. At least my sister is home this week for spring break and is cooking delicious Greek food for us tonight! So excited :D
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fin de semana
cardigan: J.Crew
shirt: American Eagle [circa 8th-9th grade]
pants: Charlotte Russe
belt + flats: Target
necklace: Forever 21
earrings + purse: vintage
Another lazy Saturday! I look forward to those every week :D Spent most of the day in my pj’s, but this evening I rode to Roanoke with the fam for dinner and a movie, so here’s my attempt at looking somewhat presentable. I wish...
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Spring Greening
shoes: JCPenney Outlet
jeans: Michael Kors via TJMaxx
cardigan: Anne Taylor Loft via JCPenney Outlet
shirt & belt: Eddie Bauer (circa 2004)
watch: Eddie Bauer
earrings: craft show
I got a snow day Monday and by today it was over 70 degrees and we were under tornado watch all day. I’d like to leave you with some insightful remarks from my day, but I don’t have a lot of...
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storm warning
cardigan: Target [thanks, mama!]
dress: Ann Taylor Loft [thrifted]
belt: vintage
scarf: self-made
flats: Gap
Today was a pretty calm day at work, all threats of impending tornadoes [tornadi? Wouldn’t tornadoes be way more epic-sounding if that was the correct pluralization? Definitely had that debate this afternoon :D] and canceling after school activities aside. I did think I might...
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all buttoned up
khakis: J.Crew
shoes: Danskos
shirt: JCPenney Outlet
belt: thrifted
necklace: my mom’s, made by my grandmother
watch: Michael Kors
Despite the fact that I already have a couple denim shirts, I couldn’t pass this one up when my mom found it for $1.99 at our Penney’s Outlet. But my favorite part of my outfit is my necklace that my grandmother made from her extensive vintage...
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spring is in the air
cardigan: Ralph Lauren [thrifted]
dress + necklace: self-made
heels: Nine West [via TJMaxx]
ring: VT class ring
Okay, winter: can you please just go ahead and call it a day?! It was 72 degrees today, so gorgeoussss. I heard rumors of this yesterday so I actually checked the weather last night to make sure I could break into my sundresses, which I’ve been dying to do since last…...
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And the winner is...
Congratulations to Eliza, the lucky winner of our Shabby Apple giveaway! Email us, Eliza!
Thank you to everyone who entered. Please check back soon for more giveaways!
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Boots Aplenty
skirt: JCPenney Outlet?
top: L.L.Bean
belt & tights: Target
bracelet & clutch: vintage
boots: vintage Etienne Aigner (thrifted)
I just acquired my fourth pair of thrifted boots! I really need some black boots, but when vintage Aigner boots in a nice cordovan/burgundy color come along for $14, you don’t say no. As chance would have it, my mother had a cordovan colored clutch...
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what goes around
cardigan: Eci [thrifted]
top: H&M
pants: Old Navy
flats + watch: Target
I think khaki pants are one of the things from my dress code-enforced high school years that are taking their sweet time in working their way back into my good graces. This is the first pair I’ve bought since then… so there was about a 4-5 year period where my wardrobe would indicate that I basically...
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super easy chignon
As promised, here’s step by step instructions to get my hairstyle as seen here :D When it comes to fixing my hair, the easier, the better, and if it looks like I spent more time on it than I did, so much the better!
First, put your hair in a ponytail. Where you position your ponytail will determine how the final product will look; if you want it to sit higher on your head, put your hair...
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Modest Mouse
boots: Aldo
skirt: J.Crew
shirt: L.L.Bean
scarf: thrifted
belt: Ann Taylor Loft
watch: Michael Kors
When I was five, my mom bought me a bikini. I would try to wear it to the pool, but I would always end up changing at the last minute into my favorite floral one piece that had this complex ruffle situation on the butt. In other words, I’m pretty sure I was born with an innate, deeply...
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fat tuesday
cardigan: Target [via JCPenney Outlet]
top: Banana Republic [thrifted]
jeans: Charlotte Russe
boots: Corso Como
belt: Forever 21
earrings + ring: vintage
Laissez les bon temps rouler, y’all! This is not my typical color combo, but it’s Mardi Gras, so why not? Slash it gives me an excuse to wear the last of my recent Goodwill acquisitions: this top was brand new with the tags...
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Homemade Restaurant Style Salsa
I think I’ve made it known before that I’m really into Mexican food. I love the salsa Mexican restaurants serve so I decided to try making some at home to enjoy. This recipe makes 6 cups so I should be good to go for a while!
Ingredients:
28-ounce can whole tomatoes (peeled) with juice
2 10-ounce cans Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies)
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 clove...
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winter wonderland
shirt: Target
scarf: my sister’s
jeans: Charlotte Russe
boots: Hunter
earrings + ring: Forever 21
Blizzard status!…. oooor what passes for one in snow-deprived southside Virginia is probably a little more accurate. It’s already on its way out, as evidenced by the lack of outerwear in this outfit; with 50+ degree temperatures, this frozen stuff ain’t sticking...
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The Anatomy of Frank
jeans: Seven via TJMaxx
shoes: Target
cardigan: Banana Republic
top: TJMaxx
clutch: Michael Kors via TJMaxx
necklace: thrifted
A friend of mine from high school is in a band, so Saturday night I went with a group of other high school friends to hear him play. The band played in a coffee shop/bar called the Green Bean and it was a really relaxed, intimate setting. My favorite song was one...
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epic steals
cardigan: Talbots [via Marshalls]
blouse: Marshalls
dress [worn as skirt]: Matty M [gift]
heels: Kimchi Blue [via Urban Outfitters]
earrings: Target
ring: gift
My sister used to live in an apartment complex in Durham that was really awesome for several different reasons, like the fact that they were in old tobacco warehouses that had been redone into lofts [15’ ceilings with exposed...
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win a necklace from shabby apple!
This week you have a chance to win the Through the Looking Glass necklace from Shabby Apple! All you have to do is:
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Leave a comment here on the blog telling us how you would style the necklace.
Giveaway open until next Wednesday, February 22nd, when we’ll randomly select one of the comments. Be sure to check back next week to see if...
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second time around
cardigan: Target [borrowed from the madre]
blouse: Target [thrifted]
belt: Calvin Klein [via Marshalls]
skirt: The Limited
heels: Nine West [via Marshalls]
necklace: self-made
ring: my grandma’s HS class ring
watch: Target
I seem to get stuck on poses… this looks similar to yesterday’s. This was pretty much the only one that turned out due to bad lighting, but at least...
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I Heart It
skirt & shoes: JCPenney Outlet
top: TJMaxx
sweater: Minnie Rose (thrifted)
necklace: thrifted
earrings: craft show
belt: Target
I just rediscovered this striped shirt that I bought a while back before stripes got wildly popular. I meant to save it to wear this weekend but it just kept calling my name and I succumbed to the temptation. Don’t be surprised if you see it again on...
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swimmin' in sunshine
blazer: H&M
tshirt: Gap [thrifted]
scarf: gift
jeans: Charlotte Russe
boots: Corso Como
ring: H&M
watch: Target
earrings: vintage
Today was absolutely gorgeous… way too pretty to be trapped inside at my desk! I definitely took a couple of breaks to eat my lunch and wander around outside for a bit at work. For today’s foto session, I decided to venture further...
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I Came to Win
boots: Aldo
dress (as skirt): TJMaxx
tights: Target
sweater: Gap
belt: Target (thrifted & my mother’s)
earrings: gifted (thanks, Caroline!)
watch necklace: Ruche
I was inspired by Cait’s sweet dress-as-a-skirt outfit and decided to take a stab at it today for Valentine’s Day. It also worked out well because this sweater is an awkward midriff baring length on me with...
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matchmaking
blouse: The Limited [thrifted]
cardigan: Target [via JCPenney Outlet and then altered]
pants: Gap
heels: Kimchi Blue [via Urban Outfitters]
necklace: self-made
ring: VT class ring
You might remember the top half of this outfit from a little while back; it’s always nice to stumble upon combinations that work nicely together… then I just have to restrain myself from wearing them...
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Chip off the Block
skirt: Target
tights: Spanx
shoes: Danskos (gifted via Zappos gift card)
shirt: Crate Los Angeles, men’s (my brother’s)
watch: Fossil
I’m really going to be sad when my brother decides to reclaim my (err his) gingham shirt. I actually wore a red cardigan over this today but it didn’t make it into the pictures, so forgive me. As far as Mondays go, today was first...
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something old, something new
dress + belt: Target
cardigan: J.Crew
scarf: Express
leggings: Hue
heels: Kimchi Blue [Urban Outfitters is having a sale, go check it out!]
earrings: vintage
bracelet: bought in Jamaica when we went there for spring break in 5th grade or thereabouts
coat: Kenneth Cole Reaction
I’m obviously not getting married today, but this outfit covers most of the bases in that old adage…...
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What I Wore Feature
Cait & I were lucky enough to be featured on Jessica Quirk’s blog What I Wore this morning as part of her Winter Remix Challenge! For those of you new to Two Little Bells, welcome! We’re so glad you stopped by :) Please feel free to browse around and leave comments if you have any, and make sure to check us out on facebook.
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i'm never making another earring holder...
That’s probably an exaggeration…. haha. This one should be big enough to fit all my earrings for a looong time anyway!
Back story: I have quite a few earrings, but most of the time they hide in my jewelry box so I never think about them when I’m getting dressed. A lot of my earrings have stud posts as opposed to the fish hook kind, so, while I liked the idea of the picture...
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blustery day in the neighborhood
cardigan: JCPenney Outlet
jeans: Target
boots: Aldo
socks: Eddie Bauer
clutch: vintage Etienne Aigner (thrifted)
scarf: gifted
earrings: craft show
watch: Michael Kors
Two of my grandparents had birthdays this past week so I’m out of town at one of my gparents’ house this weekend. The day started off with both golden retrievers and my grandparents’ new spca pup, ginger,...
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jewelry organization pt. 3: brooch holder
I had some things to take to Goodwill this morning and made the mistake of going inside to shop afterwards… I think I came out with almost as much as I donated! I wish you got credits for donating stuff that you could spend there… that would be so greatttt.
Among other scores [brand new Banana Republic blouse with the tags still on for $3.50!], I hit the jackpot with these two...
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growing up
jacket: Target
shirt: Urban Outfitters
jeans: Charlotte Russe
boots: Zara
scarf: Target
necklace: gifted - thanks, Olivia!
ring: from my sister, I think… I’ve had it for a while
Something casual to close out the week! One thing about working is that it reallyyy makes you thankful for the weekends, even though they may not be as exciting as they were in college. Which is weird,...
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Spelling Bee
pants & shirt: JCPenney Outlet
scarf: thrifted
shoes: Danskos gifted via Zappos gift card
jacket: L.L.Bean
button earrings: made by mom
I got asked to be a judge at an elementary school spelling bee tonight. And it was excruciatingly painful. Several kids cried. I hope I never have to say “I’m sorry, that is incorrect” again. They were all so cute! I wanted them all to...
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similarities
dress: Target
cardigan: Express
scarf: Christmas present from SBK
leggings: Forever 21
flats: Target
ring: my grandma’s high school class ring
earrings: gifted
SBK’s pretty good at the ‘tying the belt from your dress over all the rest of the layers’ thing [totally the correct terminology for that haha], and every time I see her do that, I want to try it :D This is...
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ganging up
pants, shirt, & cardigan: JCPenney Outlet
shoes: Target
belt: Ann Taylor Loft
watch: Michael Kors
earrings: craft show
I went to a gang awareness workshop they had at work today and learned some alarming information about gang activity in the area. I also alarmed a few coworkers when I revealed (under duress) that I recognized the Blood member on the power point (Lil’ Wayne) and...
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a study in contrasts
blouse: Target
cardigan: Eci [thrifted]
skirt: The Limited
heels: Nine West [via Marshalls]
belt + ring: H&M
earrings: Forever 21
This weather is such a tease… it snowed all morning but none of it decided to stick to the ground. I’m dying for a snow day! Lots of opposites in this outfit… the saturated coral and cobalt blue vs grey/black, ruffles vs pleats, more...
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Earth Tones
cardigan: Eddie Bauer
corduroy pants: Jones New York via TJMaxx
shoes: Clark Wallabees (thrifted)
shirt: Anthropologie
watch necklace: Ruche
button earrings: made by mom
A very late post today because tumblr has been thwarting my attempts at uploading photos for several hours. Despite my general dislike of shirts with elastic bottoms, I love this anthro shirt, particularly the lacework...
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double trouble
yellow shirt: Old Navy
magenta shirt: Banana Republic [thrifted]
jeans: Charlotte Russe
boots: Corso Como
watch: Target
earrings: vintage
Creepy parking lot fotos taken at night are the best :] I think these two shirts work together pretty well, especially with the lace detailing… it’s like an instant necklace! The earrings are almost a perfect match with the shirt, although I...
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Sketchy, scarf kind of day
dress: Ann Taylor Loft
tights: Ann Taylor (thrifted, but brand new)
shoes: Bloch via Garnet Hill
coat: Merona (thrifted)
scarf: street vendor in Florence (gifted)
earrings: gifted
cardigan: JCPenney Outlet (on sale for $3.99!!!)
So my neighbors across the street are out of town for the week, so naturally when they called to ask us to keep an eye on their house, I decided to be a creeper...
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ingratiate
cardigan: Ralph Lauren [thrifted]
dress: Ann Taylor Loft [thrifted]
scarf: H&M
shoes: Target
ring: gift
Found more random and slightly dangerous looking farm equipment to climb on! :D I wasn’t entirely sold on this dress when I bought it, but since it was $3.50 at Goodwill and pretty much brand new from what I could tell, I thought ‘what the heck, might as well buy it,...
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fabric scrap flowers
One of my New Year’s resolutions was to knock a dent in the ridiculous amount of fabric I’ve accumulated over the past couple of years. It’s almost hoarder status - I even keep tiny scraps on the off chance I might find something to do with them. Guess it’s a good thing I did, because I keep seeing flower pins/brooches everywhere on Pinterest, so I thought I’d try...
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Perfect Napping Weather
jacket: J.Crew
jeans: TJMaxx
shoes: Danskos
sweater: American Eagle via Value City
shirt: Ann Taylor Loft (thrifted)
belt: Target (thrifted)
pin: thrifted
I had to work today so I actually tried to look semi-decent on a Saturday. I’ve had this sweater for probably five years but now stripes are actually in style so I’m glad it’s still hanging around in my closet. It...
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friday
cardigan: Target [borrowed from the madre]
blouse: Marshalls
skirt: The Limited
leggings: Hue
boots: Corso Como
earrings: vintage
So glad it’s the weekend… I plan on doing as little as possible, although I do have some craft-y projects that hopefully will make it on here this weekend! Today’s outfit is loosely based on this… I like it but I’m not sure it...
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shortcuts
blazer: thrifted
blouse: Anthropologie
jeans: Charlotte Russe
flats + watch: Target
necklace: Urban Outfitters
I like how if you want to look more professional, all you have to do is throw on a blazer. Flats, a cute top, and jeans don’t make for the fanciest outfit ever, but add the blazer and you instantly look like you mean business. I wore this to class one day last year and...
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Never Can Say Goodbye
pants & shoes: JCPenney Outlet
shirt: Ann Taylor Loft (thrifted)
cardigan & scarf: TJMaxx
button earrings: made by my mother
The weird thing about this outfit (especially the color) is it looks like something I would wear to work in the spring or summer, but unusual times/temperatures call for unusual measures. In other news, it’s getting harder and harder to leave for work...
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Simple is as Simple Does
dress: New York & Company (thrifted)
cardigan: Banana Republic
belt: Anne Klein via Macy’s
shoes: JCPenney Outlet
scarf: Ann Taylor Loft
earrings: craft show
I had another clothes tossing session today but I like the outfit that finally emerged after trying on a gazillion things. I love how twirly and comfy this dress is. It’s a bit low cut for work but a scarf solves that...
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rain dance
cardigan: Ralph Lauren [thanks, mom!]
top: Halogen [via Nordstrom Rack]
pants: JCPenney Outlet
flats: Mia
Taking fotos in the rain today kinda made me want to indulge my inner little kid and go run around in it… you know, that nice and easy sort of rain that would be a happy rain if rain storms had feelings? At any rate [now that I’m done personifying weather patterns….],...
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Jewelry Organization Take Two
About a month ago, I showed you a handmade wall display to hang earrings on that I found at a craft show. Mom and I finally got around to making her one plus a frame for her necklaces.
First, we found a couple of sad, out dated prints at Goodwill with decent frames:
For the first makeover, we dismantled the frame and rubbed it down with Old English to make it shine.
Next, we cut...
