In The Pursuit Of Truth, Justice, & The KERRI Way

Friday, July 15, 2011

Shine Challange: Thrifting

Our SHINE challenge this week was to put a cute vintage/and or thrifted outfit together.

I couldn't pull a full outfit together but I did go out and find a great steal on a never worn Old Navy skirt at the Good Will. It was only $4.99.

I'm having the hardest time finding a shirt that matches the salmon/coral/peachy color part of it. I'm not loving the white with it but I'm not completely hating it.

You know, I sorta am hating it. There just isn't anything else to wear it with.

I totally love the skirt. It's fun.

Plus, it's perfect to wear my Rocket Dog 70's Inspired wedges with.

I've had them for 2 years or so and never get to wear them.

So any suggestions on what to wear color wise with this skirt??

Another great find I found a few weeks ago at the Good Will was a pair of cargo type bramudas from Old Navy. They were $1.35. See Old Navy never fails me...even in thrift stores.

I usually wear them with black but white works too. Especially if I want to wear my green jade necklace from Target. It's old but I love it.

I actually wore these shorts with my bathing suit on our Lagoon day during vacation. They were perfect since my suit is a dress & you can still see these guys when I'm wearing both. Plus, they're great when you get them wet.

My most favorite thrifting find is something I got at our church rummage sale back in high school. I don't remember what I paid for it but I do believe it was around $2. I'm sort of known for loving ugly sweaters and this bad boy totally fits the bill.

It looks like a vintage (for reals) letterman sweater from the 50's or something. I'm betting some old man (like 90's old) donated it to rummage. It's serious! Just look at this yarn work.

I may be weird but I'm in love with the color! I'm not even sure what the color is. I also can't tell if the line color is navy blue or black. It can go either way at any time.

It's got that satin like lining in it and there is only one hole in it at the back of the pocket so it's no big deal. It's been there since I bought it (1995 I think) and has been washed a hundred times. I wore the heck out of this thing back then.

It's seriously too cool.

I love me some pockets and this thing has awesome pockets!

As soon as it gets cool enough to wear this outfit I'm totally going to rock it. Maybe go find some trouble around the neighborhood while wearing it.

My new $4.98 Mossimo skinny jeans from Target.

I'm not a fan of this photo but I love how Cyrus looks in it. He was jumping up onto the bed. He looks crazy, doesn't he?!

Fill in the Blank #9

Joining at The Little Things We do

1. I am a (morning, evening, middle of the day person) I’m usually a morning person. I can wake up and immediately engage in a conversation. Most of the time it’s totally one sided as just about everyone who is in my life or has been in my life in the past has NOT been a morning person.

2. My favorite Pandora stations are nothing. I am lame and do not use Pandora. I’ve heard of it but have no clue what it actually is. It’s sad, I know.

3. 3 of my "must-have" songs for a road trip playlist are anything off Fizzy, Fuzzy, Big and Buzzy from The Refreshments. It totally dates me but oh well. ‘Get the Party Started’ by Pink (especially is it is a SEESTERhood Trip) and ‘Renegade’ by Styx.

4. My favorite pattern is I have no idea. I think I kinda just like it all. I’m more drawn to colors in patterns than the pattern itself.

5. My favorite perfume is Chance by Chanel . I’m allergic to perfumes, especially if I try to wear them. I can sometimes wear Chance and it’s the only perfume I’ve owned since junior high.

6. Rules are usually in place for a good reason. It’s best to follow them. Having said that it doesn’t meant that some rules aren’t ment to be broken.

7. My most overused phrase or punctuation is um…ah…so…all those pause for thinking “phrases” people use. According to my Thrusday Latelies I use them FAR TOO MUCH! I am also known for using the exclamation point too much.

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Getting To Know the "Kitties" of KittyKerri Series

I've had this idea since I decided to actively maintain this blog. Life changed, other posts seemed more important and I just plain sort of forgot about the idea. I have an idea book I carry around with me and still I forgot. Story of my life.

Next week is a special week for one of my favorite people in the world (possibly THE favorite) and it got me thinking. That thinking led me back to my "getting to know the kitties of kittykerri" series. So next week I will dedicate a post a day to the special people that occupy the content of this blog.

Sad to say three fourths of this group are not actual people. They are actual kitties and part of the reason I am kittykerri. I'll start with Parker on Monday and work my way to myself on Friday. It's probably a bit egotistical of me to do a post about myself (on a Friday no less) but I figured I could share a bit more about myself with you all. I know, I'm shocked that there may be something I haven't shared on here yet.

I'm excluding family from this series. I figure it's easier that way. Too many land mines out there should I try to wade through those crazy kittens. I'm not sure how supportive they'd be if I aired my thoughts & feelings of them on-line. Not that this series is a bash in any way. I just get weird looks from a lot of them when I mention my blog or my "bloggy friends". Until they are excited as I am about it all I figure it's best to keep the two as separated as possible.

Hopefully you are at least a little excited about what is to come. I know I am excited to share a bit more about the characters that are in my life.

Thursday Latelies #4

Yep, you guessed it... linking up at Bex...A Style Diary

I would like everyone to notict that I am NOT in my pajama's this week.

I actually did my Thursday Latelies in the outfit I wore yesterday.

Big acomplishment!

Yay me!

EDIT/NOTES:

*Sorry for the low light again. It was perfect on my camera. *Sigh*

* It may be low light but dang my teeth look white.

Bonus!

*That black & white photo is one of my mom when she was 16.

It's my favorite & the best I have of her.

*Post on reason for doctors visit mentioned in video:

Lets Talk About Boobies Again

Links:

BareMinerals Lip Gloss (Strawberry Creme is not listed. Boo!)

This is what is in my purse...

Avon Lip Trio: Nude Pink & Rose Chair

BareMinerals: Strawberry Creme

Mentha Lip Tint (Bath & Body Works): Violet Mint

Avon Lip Gloss: Unknown

Blistex Lip Medex

Avon Naturals Lip Balm: Peach

Mentha Lip Tint (Bath & Body Works): Berry Simmer

What I have waiting to be used.

I didn't even get into what is in my make-up box.

Mossimo Skinny Jeans, Target

My Scentsy consultant: Erica Powers

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This weeks Ghetto tripod...

I personally think adding the jewelry box was ingenious!

Just wanted to show proof I am wearing the

outfit I said I would be in yesterday's

WIWW:W3

I didn't get a body shot so this will have to do.

I actually did my hair today.

You're welcome!

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

What I Wore Wednesday: Week 3

Joining at The Pleated Poppy

I actually tried wearing this outfit last week. For some reason I was extra klutzy that day so wearing the needed footwear for this dress was out of the question. I nearly killed myself in my Dollhouse wedges. I fell out of my wedged flip flops and then fell off of my FLAT flip flops. Yeah, not sure how I did that either. Instead I settled for wearing capri's and flat sandals that strapped around my ankle to insure I didn't fall off or out of them.

I didn't get any photo's of me wearing this outfit yesterday but it is exactly the same, sans the hair flower. I couldn't get my hair to cooperate with hair accessories.

I love the pop of the turquoise amongst the black...

Dress: Old Navy

Black tank: Target

Turquoise tank: Forever 21 ($2.50)

Necklace: Target (old)

Bracelet: Target (under $5 clearance)

Rings: Silver unknown, Turquoise: Michael's craft supplies

Close up of Target bracelet

Close up of "Tiny Riveted Initials" necklace: the Noisy Cricket

Close up of Target necklace

Close up of PrettyLittleLion Designs Starry Night Black Scalloped Blossom Clip

Here's what I'm wearing today...

Vest: Pink Rose via TJ Maxx ($10 clearance)

Cream cami: Old Navy ($5)

Navy cami: Target ($6)

Bermuda jean shorts: OLD!

Needless to say I fell off the no buying/shopping bandwagon. I'm blaming Ashley at The Shine Project for this weeks Shine Challenge. We are to put together a vintage/thrifted outfit. So I went out and found a never worn Old Navy skirt (more details on that find Friday). I needed to find a shirt to go with said skirt as nothing I own matches. Apparently, nothing any of the stores have (at least at Ross, Target & TJ Maxx) matches either.

Anyway, the $5 thrifted Old Navy skirt ended up being the equivalent to the gateway drug. As in MY gateway drug...clothing/shopping.

When I see a super good deal it takes just about everything in me to walk away. So I guess I don't have a whole hell of a lot in me since I caved and ended up making a purchase. Or two.

Ring: Charming Charlie (old)

Bracelet: UO Leather Wrap Bracelet (old)

Necklace: Metal Many Charm Necklace (old)

Earrings: You can't see them but I'm wearing the Vintage Rose earrings I won

They match my ring perfectly!

Close up of the necklaces...

"Tiny Riveted Initials" necklace: the Noisy Cricket

Metal Many Charm Necklace

Bracelet: UO Leather Wrap Bracelet

Ring: Charming Charlie

This is what I'll be wearing tomorrow...

No, it's not a purse. Clutch, really.

But the clutch is not what I'll be wearing. It just goes perfectly with the outfit.

I got it at a STEAL! Had to share...

So cute right?!

$3.74 at Target. S.T.E.A.L!

THIS is what I'll be wearing...

White cami: TJ Maxx ($4.99)

Fuchsia(?) tank: Target ($6.00)

Shorts: Limited via TJ Maxx ($7.50)

Bracelet: Target ($3.99)

Necklace: Target (old)

Shoes: Charlotte Russe (old)

I would have worn it earlier in the week but I forgot to do laundry so I couldn't wear it yet. These photo's are from after I bought them & were trying to figure out what they went with.

With cardigan: Target

Close up of earrings: Charming Charlie (old)

Bracelet: Target ($3.99)

Necklace: Target (old)

Rings: Charming Charlie (old)

Close up on necklace. I LOVE it!

Ever notice how I photograph jewelry better than outfits? Proof of where my true love lies.

P.S. Just because something has a price next to it it doesn't mean I just bought it. It just means I actually remember the price. Probably because it was THAT awesome. The clutch, vest and shorts are new purchases that I made this week. I may have fallen off the wagon but not that bad. =)