modern budget. 7.

Eeeekkkk, I am so very excited to share this post with you.  You know I've been taking pics of myself in the dressing room of forever21 and posting under the tag "modern budget".  Well, "modern budget" got a brand new makeover that I am SO happy about.  I teamed up with the amazing Melanie Duerkopp to bring this idea to a whole new level.  We trekked around to shoot some pics of me in some of my fave outfits.  Melanie was sooooooo great to work with.  A huge thank you!  Please enjoy the new modern budget, where I show you how to style budget friendly pieces, outside of the dressing room (it's about time, right?).  

This first look features one of my favorite pieces of clothing, a yellow sequins sweater that I got from Susan at a clothing swap my sweet friend Natalie hosted.  I mean, isn't it kind of amazing that my fave piece from this outfit was FREE?!?  I just love that.  The boots are always in heavy rotation as is this jacket (both at under $40 a piece).  I grew up thrift shopping with my mom and to this day, finding a bargain makes me smile.  Hope you all enjoy my take on shopping on a budget.

{dress is old free people, similar, similar, similar}, {jacket $37.80}, {FREE sweater from a clothing swap, similar}, {shoes $34.99}

gift guide for your guy.

I think it's about time that I finally posted a few gift ideas for that special guy in your life.  I know that my husband definitely deserves some goodies.  So here are a few of my faves.  I love a guy in a hat, period!  This lamp would be the perfect addition to his office.  You can't go wrong with a pair of classic sunnies.  And my guy already loves his dodocase, and their newest product, dodonotes, is pretty rad.  A paper notebook for you to rest your phone in.  I mean, I'm definitely a girl who always loves a little handwritten note from my guy.

{hat}, {lamp}, {sunnies}, {case}

two items.

Oh you know, just two little items that I really really really think should somehow magically appear in our home.  Wouldn't that be amazing?  This little throw for our sofa and these little sunnies for my face.  Yes please.

{throw}, {sunnies}

this home please.

I am obsessed with this image.  I spotted it on pinterest last night and seriously can't get it out of my head.  The all white floors, walls, and ceiling....punched up with that amazing rug.  At first glance I thought that was a giant mirror (very similar to the one I've been coveting), but I think it might be a frame.  Well, whatever it is, I need one asap.  Seriously, when can G and I move in?

{home}

hello, monday.

Wow, where did the time go?  Is it already Monday morning, cause I'm not quite sure I'm ready for it yet.  This weekend we had a great time.  We spent some time with my mom, G's mom and my dad.  Family time is always the best and it gave me a sense of renewed energy.  And let's face it, sometimes you just need a big old hug from your parents.  Well as we head into this busy week, I thought I'd start it off with some fresh flowers.  Aren't these all oh so gorgeous?  Happy Monday!

{flowers}