tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77977031740076781512024-02-24T01:17:19.288-08:00katherine claire hillkatherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10450696216823284398noreply@blogger.comBlogger330125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797703174007678151.post-87876427800629053382016-01-25T16:29:00.001-08:002016-01-25T16:29:29.542-08:00InstaWell hey! Just thought I'd pop in and leave my Instagram just in case you've been missing me and want to do some creepin' ;) Follow along! <a href="http://instagram.com/kittyhillmeow" target="_blank">@kittyhillmeow</a>katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10450696216823284398noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797703174007678151.post-6841694493070297632014-09-20T21:13:00.002-07:002014-09-20T21:13:13.043-07:00Sometimes I wonder.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I wonder if what I'm doing really matters.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Like, do I make a difference?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">A few weeks back on a road trip to Billings, MT the topic of "What's your greatest aspiration in life?" came up.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">All I want in life is to be remembered as a good person.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">A person who did the right thing.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">A person who didn't bad mouth the lady next to her.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">The person who was honest.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Am I achieving this?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Am I working towards this everyday?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Do people think this about me?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I truly, truly hope so.</span>katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10450696216823284398noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797703174007678151.post-45054463364261985212014-08-03T18:08:00.002-07:002014-08-04T08:21:32.999-07:00Hi, you.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Life just keeps on moving, doesn't it? Work pretty much has taken over my life. I had two employees quit recently, so I've been working 55 hours a week. I thought going to school was exhausting but being a workin' women is tough work!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Also, maroon and mustard is probably my favorite color combo eva. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Bob and I are avid move goers. Every new movie that comes out, we've probably seen it. Last night we saw Guardians of the Galaxy. I LOVED IT. Anything with Chris Pratt + Marvel is an A in my book. It just had it all going on. You need to go see it. Best movie of the summer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Speaking of Bob, he's a college grad! Sure am proud of that lover boy of mine. He's going to take the GRE this fall and then onto to grad school and then be my sugar daddy. Then I can quit my job and have babies ;)</span>katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10450696216823284398noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797703174007678151.post-59163241604103675312014-07-02T22:36:00.003-07:002014-07-02T22:36:53.095-07:00Running Errands.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">All I did today was run errands (that word just doesn't look right to me. I looked it up three times just to make sure I was spelling it right and it still looks bizarre to me). Winco was a mad house today. All you crazy people getting ready for the 4th. I'm trying to go grocery shopping on my day off every week because uh, Sir Robert and I eat out waaaay too often. Is being busy even an excuse anymore? The answer is no. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">-I was in love with my pony today.</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">-Who did like 5 loads of laundry and actually folded it instead of letting it sit in baskets for weeks? THIS GURL. It's all about the little victories, friend.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">-I watched "The Grand Budapest Hotel" while I folded laundry today. I love me some Wes Anderson. Rob and I bought every single film he has directed. His films make me happy.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">-I have to work on the 4th of July. Booooo! Oh well. Makin' that cash monay.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">kaaaay see ya!</span>katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10450696216823284398noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797703174007678151.post-31955833925089095722014-06-29T19:34:00.001-07:002014-06-29T19:37:09.805-07:00Travel Wear.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I just got home from a week long trip to New Orleans for work. I got a promotion and had to do some training down in the south. You're looking at the new Alterations Manager at David's Bridal, folks! It's been crazy. Can everyone just STOP getting married in the summer and spread it out? You summer brides are stressing me out! Haha, but really. Let's spread this out a little better, k? ;)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">In other news, I pretty much bought this whole outfit on Saturday. Man, I love City Creek in Salt Lake. And the outlet malls in Alpine! Dang you Utah and your malls. I spent waaaaay too much money but I have new pretty clothes that I'm extremely excited for. Isn't it funny what happiness new clothes can give you?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I wore this outfit driving home today and it was so comfy! I'm loving this new trend of track pants. I bought another pair in rust. The hubs thinks they look like pajamas, I think they look chic. Obviously I'm the right one. </span>katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10450696216823284398noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797703174007678151.post-80547026569280786922014-05-14T14:22:00.001-07:002014-05-14T14:22:19.496-07:00R E F A S H I O N: Chambray Floral<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I've had this dress in my refashion pile forever and I finally got around to fixing it today! All it needed was a good foot chopped off of it and now it's good as new! Perfect spring dress right hur.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I don't know what it is about peplums but I can't get enough of them. I've had this sweater for a couple years now but it was haaaa-uge! I obliviously like baggy things ;) But I thought it was time to give it a little love! I took in the sides, cut off and changed the sleeves, and added that little peplum. It's more of a crop top peplum and I love wearing them with high waisted pants! My mom thrifted those polka dots beauties for me probably a year ago. I don't have a picture of before but they were quite big on me! I ended up taking in an inch on both sides and making the legs skinny. How I love a good refashion! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">***And I just wanted to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who read and commented on my last post! You all are so sweet. I loves you.***</span>katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10450696216823284398noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797703174007678151.post-85438989105844518672014-04-21T13:41:00.000-07:002014-04-21T16:41:26.448-07:00R E F A S H I O N: High Waisted Bikini. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Sure these pictures are a little embarrassing and I can definitely see every single flaw that I have, but I just feel grateful that I have a body that God blessed me with. PLEASE fellow sisters, lady friends, and pals, stop hating the body that you've been given. We're all so beautiful in our own and special ways. And honestly, I truly believe that our worth is WAY more important than what we look like on the outside. So stop calling yourself fat. Stop saying, "I'll be happy when I lose 10 pounds." Stop comparing your weight to your best friends. You are more than how many numbers show up on the scale. You have been given so many wonderful gifts and don't let your weight keep you away from being the best you. </span></div>
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katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10450696216823284398noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797703174007678151.post-91045099342458927302014-03-03T10:42:00.002-08:002014-03-03T10:42:48.329-08:00Blazer.<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Her: blazer & belt: thrifted, dress: estate sale ($1!!!), purse: Ross, shoes: Charlottle Russe</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Just my boo thang and I wearing blue blazers to church yesterday. Totes cute, right?</span></div>
katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10450696216823284398noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797703174007678151.post-87159969554203191992014-02-19T12:35:00.000-08:002014-02-19T12:35:02.160-08:00Many days, many ways link up!<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Woah! It's be awhile, eh? I got the second job I talked about in my last post! The only hard part is I work 45-50 hours a week and I wear a uniform to each job :/ BUT! Today is my first day off from both jobs in about three weeks! It's so refreshing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Well, hi there folks! It's been a weeeeek! I've worked a lot and my uniform isn't that exciting to photograph ;) One of the things I hate about working is having to wear a uniform! I wear blue jeans and A black shirt everyday and it gets old. I have an interview tomorrow with a company I'd really love to work for. Fingers crossed I get it! Having two jobs will be tough, but I know it will benefit Rob and me. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Anywho, here's another peplum I made! I originally planned on this peplum just being the polka dot fabric. But I ran out of that fabric and had to improvise. Fellow sewers: don't you hate when you do that?! I sure do. But I think the white made it really fun!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Three more tops to go, bro.</span>katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10450696216823284398noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797703174007678151.post-1804980526636542782014-01-18T09:43:00.000-08:002014-01-18T09:51:13.991-08:00P A R T I: Peppin' Through the Forrest<img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7326/12002093476_cf70525785_b.jpg" width="650 pix" /><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2807/12001582123_266149ebe8_b.jpg" width="650 pix" /><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2826/12002102086_f1e29d9b10_b.jpg" width="650 pix" /><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2850/12001291045_eb57fe1446_b.jpg" width="650 pix" /><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">For my last semester at BYU-Idaho I took a class called "Line Collection." It was my final sewing class for my degree and it was a class where we made our own clothing line. I chose to make a line of peplum tops and the title of my line was "Peppin' Through the Forrest." This project is very near and dear to my heart. I spent countless hours over sketches and fabric choices and the construction of each top. I wanted this line to resemble me and my aesthetic. I was able to complete 5 peplum tops and I want to share each one with all of you if that's alright!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">This peplum is probably my favorite! I thrifted the floral awhile back and it was the inspiration for my line. The green checkered fabric is actually a sheet that my grandpa gave me. For my line I tried to only use fabrics that were second hand. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I hope you enjoy this little series of mine! My goal for 2013 was to make my own line and I did just that! I'm extremely proud of myself for doing so. It was worth all of the blood, sweat, and tears. Just kidding about the blood part ;)</span>katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10450696216823284398noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797703174007678151.post-79567734532320059972014-01-17T13:04:00.000-08:002014-01-17T13:07:45.585-08:00R E F A S H I O N: Checkered Dress.<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">dress: re-fashioned, tights: walmart, shoes: Charlotte Russe, belt: thrifted</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">This is probably my favorite re-fashion to date! I originally got the dress for a Halloween costume (I was Dorthy) but the fit of the dress was a little awkward on me. But I knew it had potential! I had had that mustard blouse for a while and I really loved the color. But again, the blouse was little baggy on me and I hadn't worn it in awhile. So I chopped off the sleeves and pockets of the checkered dress and took in the sides so that it fit better. I then unpicked the mustard sleeves and attacked them to the checkered dress. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Presto! New dress using materials I already had. This is why I love thrifting and re-fashioning what I find! It opens the door to endless possibilities. I'll have to show you what I did with the rest of the mustard blouse. It's another favorite of mine!</span>katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10450696216823284398noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797703174007678151.post-72554570636307983292014-01-15T12:21:00.000-08:002014-01-17T13:08:38.785-08:00R E V I E W: Watch from Born Pretty.<img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7393/11969617246_ecfb50a7e1_b.jpg" width="650 pix" /><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2884/11969066453_255c61ef88_b.jpg" width="650 pix" /><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3679/11969171804_de13aba816_b.jpg" width="650 pix" /><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">shirt, vest, pants, belt: thrifted, boots: <a href="http://www.charlotterusse.com/product/Shoes/Boots-Booties/entity/pc/2115/c/0/sc/2656/250557.uts" target="_blank">Charlotte Russe</a>, watch: c/o <a href="http://www.bornprettystore.com/" target="_blank">Born Pretty</a>, ring: Lia Sophia</span><br />
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katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10450696216823284398noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797703174007678151.post-20029234670677092812014-01-09T11:26:00.003-08:002014-01-09T11:26:35.064-08:00D I Y: Fur Snood<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I'm a little obsessed with fur this season. I've been wanting a fur snood for a while now (loving <a href="http://www.asos.com/au/search/fur-snood?hrd=1&q=fur+snood" target="_blank"><i>all of these</i></a> from ASOS) and I decided to make one! And I put together a little tutorial for those of you who are like me and don't want to spend a lot on a project ;) Ready!? Let's go!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">All of my supplies are materials that I had on hand. I thrifted the fur and the lining and the bias tape was left over from another project. I'm dying over <a href="http://www.moodfabrics.com/white-solid-faux-fur-fp25233.html" target="_blank">THIS</a> fur from mood. It's a little on the pricey side, but it's gorgeous!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">3. Now it's time to sew them together! I just serged mine together, but if you don't have a serger, just use a 1/4" seam allowance. Make sure you leave one end open. After you have sewn the two pieces together (remember to leave one end open) turn the snood right side out.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">4. On the end that you didn't sew, place your bias tape on that side and pin it in place. Make sure to leave extra tape at each side. Sew down the bias tape using a 1/4" seam allowance.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">5. After you have sewn your the bias tape down, trim down your seam to 1/8". Not pictured: fold the extra edges of bias tape in and then fold the rest of the bias tape to the opposite side. I hand sewed the tape down, but you're welcome to use a sewing machine. I like the look of hand sewing better, but it's your choice.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">6. For the closure, there are a couple of different options you can choose from! I decided to make a button hole, but I think using Velcro or snaps would be just as effective. I didn't have those supplies on hand so I decided to use buttons instead! For the button option: Take the end that has the bias tape attached and decide what length your buttonhole needs to be and then sew that using a machine. On the opposite end, hand sew your button in place. I only sewed it to the lining so that you wouldn't see the stitches on the fur. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">There you have it! I hope this little tutorial is useful for some of you! If anyone is interested, I have just enough fur to make another one. It would $20 and that includes shipping! If anyone wants it, email me! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Hope you're all having a lovely Thursday :)</span>katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10450696216823284398noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797703174007678151.post-76907845018431173732014-01-07T10:08:00.002-08:002014-01-07T11:08:12.066-08:00To Infinity and Beyond.<center>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I made these infinity scarves for my sister and a friend for the holidays. I had my sister for Christmas um, in 2012, and I just got around to sending her a gift. Worst sister ever? Yuuuup.</span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">This is what we wore to a little lunner date. If you don't know what lunner is, it's a term I made up. It's the meal between lunch and dinner ;) We didn't get around to eating until 3 o'clock and that's not lunch and it's too early for dinner, so it required a new name. Other possible names we came up with: linner, dunch, and dinch. I figured lunner sounded the best. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Wanna see more him & her style posts? Here ya go!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>Because I just knew you wanted to see all of our cute outfits together.</i></span>katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10450696216823284398noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797703174007678151.post-92176247173182247982013-12-31T16:33:00.000-08:002013-12-31T16:33:06.398-08:00A conundrum of topics.<img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5471/11676478345_a14bc1f66f_b.jpg" width="650 pix" /><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5477/11676628225_8c3cd29f38_b.jpg" width="650 pix" /><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3802/11676466515_5a9691a6a0_b.jpg" width="650 pix" /><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7441/11676852274_18d0b415e1_b.jpg" width="650 pix" /><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">pants, sweater, hat: thrifted, booties: famous foot wear</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Happy New Years Eve! This holiday is near and dear to my heart. Robert proposed to me two years ago tonight! Read about it <a href="http://thriftedthings.blogspot.com/2012/01/proposal.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> if ya wanna. Last year we celebrated by going thrift store shopping and then hit up a hot springs with some friends. This year is going to be <i>so fun! </i>Ha, Rob's sick so we're staying home. He's playing video games and I'm well... laying on the couch. Maybe I'll clean up our house? Naw, doubt it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I got my hair cut and let's just say that the girl who cut my hair does <u>not</u> understand curly hair. It's a lot shorter than what I wanted but hey, it grows back. I was mad about it for an hour and now I'm over it. A couple more months and I'll have my long locks back again.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">My mom made me get these boots above when we were in Utah last week. I had only brought one pair of boots and well, uh, they were totally broken. I mean cracks in the sole that were not fixable (I tried to fix them with hot glue and everyone laughed at me. I just couldn't part with them just yet!). I LOVED them! They went with everything and I got them for $4 at a thrift store. You can't beat $4. Ever. I didn't want to part with them. But my mother convinced me to give the heave-ho to said boots and here we are. These boots don't really go with this outfit (my dead boots would have ;) but it's cool. They're still cute. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Also, I got a job at Michael's today. I start Thursday. I needed a job and I got one. Kind of embarrassing that I just got a college degree and now I'll be working for minimum wage, but hey, a job is a job and it will pay the bills. </span>katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10450696216823284398noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797703174007678151.post-66893546844483061192013-12-30T11:54:00.002-08:002013-12-30T11:54:57.185-08:00Emerald and Resolutions.<img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7334/11637128004_86490bba76_b.jpg" width="650 pix" /><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5536/11637107844_3a36dd80ff_b.jpg" width="650 pix" /><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">jacket, sweater, skirt, & shoes: thrifted, necklace: graduation gift from my momma!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Emerald was Pantone's color of the year for 2013. I'm just getting around to wearing it but I LOVE IT! I got that skirt and necklace above, and another sweater in emerald all within last week. I get a little obsessive, alright? It's just such a gorgeous color. I'll definitely be wearing it into the new year. And cheetah print. I'm on the hunt for some cheetah print booties. If you see anything for a decent price help a sista out!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">At church yesterday, all of the speakers spoke about resolutions and how we can make goals that are attainable and worth doing. I know most of us want to lose those 10 pounds (or 25 ;) or save a little more money this year. But one speaker really changed my outlook on resolutions. He stated the questions, "Do we ever think about making goals of being more charitable or more kind to others? Do we make goals that are all about us or do we try to be more Christ-like and find ways to help others?" I know in the past I've only made resolutions that deal with me. This year, I want to make resolutions that involve finding ways to lift those around me. It's simple acts of kindness that make all the difference. A smile, a laugh, a hug, a text message. Those are all simple things that can make a huge difference. I hope we all can make resolutions for ourselves that make us better and also make resolutions that help our friends, family, and even strangers. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I feel like I should end this with an amen. So, AMEN! </span>katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10450696216823284398noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797703174007678151.post-64571992018389944682013-12-29T18:11:00.002-08:002013-12-30T12:05:04.733-08:00I'm a Graduate.<img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5545/11637039183_1031d44703_b.jpg" width="650 pix" /><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3825/11637170844_5a90107bae_b.jpg" width="650 pix" /><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7431/11637529016_3fccaee4cd_b.jpg" width="650 pix" /><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">sweater, pants, boots, & bag: thrifted, necklace: lia sophia</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">My time at Brigham Young University Idaho has come to an end. It's a bittersweet ending and I'm not quite sure how I really feel about it. I spent 3 years working hard towards that degree. I changed my major 5 times until it finally felt right. I loved being a student. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Oh, there were definitely times when I had enough and I wanted to throw in the towel and give up. But quitting was never an option for me. I was determined to finish. I wanted my degree and I had always wanted it. So I pulled a few all nighters. I worked my butt of for good grades. I came up short sometimes. I failed a few tests. But I did it. I got my degree. It's a great feeling. What now though? No deadlines. No sleepless nights. No homework. I've been a student for so long that I don't know what to do now. I'm just kind of lost in a way. But I guess it's okay. I'll figure out this adult thing.... sooner than later I hope. </span>katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10450696216823284398noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797703174007678151.post-817344634593143092013-11-29T21:42:00.001-08:002013-11-29T21:42:26.688-08:00I'm a little late but...<img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2829/11128029133_31ee67bc45_b.jpg" width="650 pix" /><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I hope you all had a really happy and fantastic Thanksgiving. I know I did! I feel so grateful to live in this great nation and to be an American. I'm thankful for a loving husband and family who support me in all of my dreams. I'm so happy that I've been able to go to a church school and to be able to graduate this December. I'm grateful for all of you and how loving and kind you are to me. I got the sweetest note from a friend from high school today that drove me to tears. She told me how much this little blog has helped her through hard times. It's those little moments that make it worth it. I feel so humble and blessed to be here.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">xoxo</span>katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10450696216823284398noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797703174007678151.post-19165523454235623792013-11-24T11:34:00.000-08:002013-11-24T11:35:59.449-08:00Happy Sunday!<img pix="" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7383/10802347176_e6bff30e9e_b.jpg" width="650 pix" /><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2870/10802353315_1d781bef77_b.jpg" width="650 pix" /><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3667/10802614213_be66839e9f_b.jpg" width="650 pix" /><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">polka dot blouse, black peter pan blouse, skirt, and shoes: thrifted</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I hope you all have had a great weekend! Mine was crazy... But only two days of school this week and it's on to Thanksgiving break! Have a happy Sunday :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">ps; if anyone wants to do a button swap for December, shoot me a little email! thriftedthings@gmail.com</span>katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10450696216823284398noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797703174007678151.post-14657636549624052732013-11-09T15:09:00.002-08:002013-11-09T15:09:37.664-08:00Lumberjack Chic. <img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3799/10766738436_d4a44aa279_b.jpg" width="650 pix" /><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3741/10766810974_c30465febc_b.jpg" width="650 pix" /><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7319/10766716344_28818225c1_b.jpg" width="650 pix" /><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2835/10766619505_743d39db85_b.jpg" width="650 pix" /><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">plaid button-up and vest: thrifted, pants: forever 21, shoes: target</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">My mom thrifted me that furry jacket about a year ago. I loved the fur, but I wasn't so hot about the collar, sleeves, and waist. It's been in my re-fashion pile forever so I decided just to chopped um off! Easiest re-fashion ever people. Took two minutes and now I'm feeling rather lumberjacky today with a spruce of chic to it. Now I'm going to go get some Chick-fil-a and play some games with friends. Have a classy Saturday you lovely people.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">And this is me pulling up my pants. They're always falling down... Super sexy posing, right?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">dress: estate sale, vest & belt, thrifted, tights: target, shoes: Jessica Simpson</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">This is probably one of my favorite outfits I've worn in awhile. I went to an estate sale back in June and hit the jack pot. The lady had kept clothes through every decade she was alive. If you know me, you know I love vintage dresses. I picked up over 20 pieces of clothing for just $1 per item. It was heaven people! Pure heaven! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I'm also obsessed with this vest! That fur just kills me. And it's like having a furry pillow around your neck. And who doesn't want a furry pillow?</span>katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10450696216823284398noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797703174007678151.post-42319314512955962192013-10-29T14:10:00.001-07:002013-10-29T14:11:43.596-07:00Edge of your seat.<img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5527/10527479913_6ac48cef43_b.jpg" width="650 pix" /><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2854/10527297464_33313ca481_b.jpg" width="650 pix" /><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7297/10527278466_2f0de6c8a2_b.jpg" width="650 pix" /><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7314/10527317294_a7dc7eca19_b.jpg" width="650 pix" /><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">sweater: target, pants, shirt, loafers, bag, & purse: thrifted</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Whew. I am tired! It's my last semester and while I'm only taking 7 credits, it's kicking my trash! But I am working on a really cool project that I'm excited to share.... sometime! More like in December when it's done. I just live to leave you on the edge of your seats ;)</span>katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10450696216823284398noreply@blogger.com9