Baby it's cold outside

Doesn't this make you feel warm already?

I want one.

From the etsy shop MegansMenagerie

How much are you wearing?

I have a friend who used to love to play the game "How much are you wearing?" It was a game to see who had the most expensive clothes and outfits. I always lost.

But now, I've turned that constant losing in to a game of it's own. I wonder how cheap I can get? How little can I spend and still pull together a decent outfit?

Well I am quite the thrift store shopper, so this becomes a fun challenge. (I'll dedicate a future post to some of my best thrift store finds!) Today's outfit is made up entirely of thrift store clothes, but several of them are name brand items.

Todays cost: $18, including shoes. Wow!

(pardon the awkward self-picture and curvy mirror!)

Here's the breakdown:

Button-down shirt: $2 at Goodwill

Gap Sweater: Free from old roommate (she gave it to me new with tags!)

Gap Long and Lean Jeans: $6 at Goodwill

Boots: $10 at Goodwill Boutique

Total: $18

New goal: wear less than $18. I think I can do it.

Cuddl Duds

One of the most unique, and yet most useful gifts I have ever received from a friend was a pair of Cuddl Duds long underwear (thanks KPA). At first I thought it was odd- I would never think to buy my friends long underwear for Christmas. But then I wore them. And I've never questioned the decision since.

Cuddl Duds are quite possibly the warmest, most insulating things I have ever worn! They are so light weight that you would never imagine that they'd keep you warm, and yet I bet you could wear them by themselves, without a jacket, and be totally fine in the dead of winter. (ok, that might be a stretch, but you would be significantly warmer than you might imagine!)

The Cuddl Duds I have include the long-sleeve crew neck and the leggings. I love them! I'm thinking of buying more of them in black so that I can wear them as regular shirts, layered with vests or cardigans. It's great because now you can be super warm without having to wear huge, bulky jackets! I love this V-Neck version:

Yay for warmth! And Yay for KPA for buying me such a great gift so many years ago!

Get your own by visiting Cuddl Duds online! (options for Men coming soon)

(all images from Cuddl Duds)

Ooo la la

I am LOVING this vintage dress from http://www.vintagedressoutlet.com/:

And it's a steal at only $50! Now if only I had the occasion to wear such a dress... oh details, details.

Hooded sweatshirts have never looked so good

One of the most beautiful men in my "Top 5" is Wentworth Miller, aka Michael Scofield from Prison Break. (If you are unfamiliar with the whole "Top 5" concept, please ask. It's something you need to know.) He is such a hot bad-ass and I love to watch him every Monday night.

So Happy Monday Everyone! Here's a little eye candy for the ladies ;-)