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Monday, September 26, 2011

Gingham Tigers


I hope you all had a beautiful weekend!
We sure did.
I even was able to take O and A to the
Toledo Zoo with my mom, sister, and nieces.
It was threatening rain but by the time we
arrived in Toledo the sky had cleared
and the animals were on the prowl.
Literally, all of them were super active.
Even the tigers, who usually hide,
were up walking around and 
very vocal.
If you haven't ever heard a tiger
vocalize it is quite something!


I wasn't sure what to wear so I decided to channel this outfit
from a Zoo visit in the Spring.
I never expected this gingham shirt to be used as a neutral,
for mixing and remixing, but I have so many images
pinned on Pinterest which involve a gingham
shirt that I am going to be wearing it a lot.

I have decided to, gulp, join the retail ban.
I have been waiting for Kendi to start
another closet remix, but I cannot wait.
So I am putting myself into a mandatory
remix on my own.

Since the remix always involves no
retail therapy I am banning myself
from all shopping which involves
the purchase of anything for 
myself OR Otto and Ava!
Yep, I am including the 
kids in this since I have
started to really like
buying them things to.

The only problem that I can see is that this means
I cannot go thrifting and that is going to hurt a little
but thrifting will be there when the remix is over
so wish me luck and here we go!
( I am going to post the rules for myself on tomorrow's post.)

Gingham Shirt: A&F, Thrirfted, Goodwill; Sweater: INC, Macy's, Clearance;
Jeggings: NY&Co, Clearance; Boots: Kmart, Sale;
 Necklace: Gift from my Mom from Ireland

Enjoy!

XOXO,

Julie

13 comments:

  1. The Toledo Zoo is a fantastic zoo! What a fun and perfect time to spend with the family.

    I adore this outfit and how you are utilizing the gingham shirt as a neutral for remixing. Good luck with the no shopping ban!

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  2. Love the outfit and the layering of the shirt, skinny jeans and tall boots r kindda my obsession right now:)

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  3. It is literally one of my life goals to enter and win an eating contest. I am SO jealous of your pancake contest! You go get 'em girl! xo

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  4. GOOD LUCK..I could NEVER do a shopping ban in the beginning of the season..I usually will do one towards the end...because I never NEED anything and should be saving my dough for the upcoming season...kudos to you!
    You look great here...gingham is totally a neutral, right? I feel that way about my chambray/denim shirts...I wear them with EVERYTHING!
    C

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  5. I was born in Toledo! I remember having a blast there when I was little. Love the gingham shirt!

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  6. Good luck on the remix! I love the outfit and the little white shirt under the vest. Great layering. I am so bad at that.

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  7. Gingham is a great transition print. Thanks so much for sharing on Monday Mingle over at Momtrends.

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  8. i'm on the same ban... good luck with that! : )

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  9. Oh my goodness! No shopping for your kids either?? That's how I'm getting by!

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  10. Gingham is so great for fall!

    Good luck on your shopping freeze!!!

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  11. aww, looking forward to your rules and your new remix. australia has been... a remix of its own. i packed 1 suitcase for a year and for most of the time here i've been the sole provider and i made less than our expenses. so in 9 months living here i've only purchased maybe 10 new items. the thrift stores here price by brand and it just happens that i have expensive taste and refuse to pay what they ask for 2nd hand items. lol. i can't wait to go home to shop this christmas!

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  12. Loving the tall boots over the skinnies. Very chic. So brave of you to go without shopping for you AND the kiddies. Maybe more moms should take a cue from you? It'll save them some money and get their creative juices flowing ;)

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  13. love gingham, can't ever go wrong
    brett

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XOXO,

Julie

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