Thrifted Pinterest - Caped Crusader

I live in a house full of princesses and superheroes... Don't believe me?  Don't worry, I have photographic proof:

This pic's courtesy of my shiny new Instagram account... you can follow along, if you'd like, at @LifeWithAHolts

I figured I could jump on the family bandwagon, and do some dressing up of my own!  While little man rests up for his future of crime-fighting capers, I'll wear the cape for him...

When I ran across this lovely sweater/cape hybrid on a recent thrifting expedition, I knew it was going home with me... not only is it the apparent 'color of the year,' Marsala (which looks suspiciously close to burgundy, but I suppose there's a difference between the two...), and a currently trending silhouette, but it's zebra print!  I think I've already mentioned my love affair with animal print....  I took a cue from some other fashionable ladies and kept it simple while styling my newest find.

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Now, if you'll excuse me, Gotham needs me.  ;)

Outfit Details:
Cape/Sweater: thrifted, $4
Black Top: free via clothing swap
Jeans: thrifted, DIY'ed to skinnies, $2
Boots: via Plato's Closet resale, $8
Earrings: old, don't recall
Grand Total: $14

OOTD - Wild Thing

I love me some animal print.  I think my love affair started in junior high, when I became the proud owner of a zebra print sleeveless shirtdress that I basically wore into the ground.  So, when I stumbled on this leopard print teal sweater at Goodwill a while back, I knew it had to be mine.  It's a perfect piece to add a little bit of crazy into a basic 'running some errands and a quick doctor's appointment' sort of outfit.  Plus, the necklace I found just before Christmas happens to match perfectly!  I guess that's what happens when you gravitate towards Lisa Frank colored clothes... I haven't grown out of all my junior high obsessions, apparently. ;)

Outfit Details:
Sweater: thrifted, $4
Jeans: thrifted, $2
Boots: Target, $38
Necklace: JC Penney, $2, clearance and with coupon
Bracelet: JC Penney, $1, clearance and with coupon
Grand Total: $47

Oh, and if you thought my sweater was crazy, wait until I introduce you to our resident pantsless wonder...... just listen for the required two-year-old 'nooooooo' at the end!  Never a dull moment in this house!

A Question for You!

I'm alive!  Blogging has definitely taken a back seat to the rest of my life... and I'm totally okay with that.  Adding a third little person to our family has basically turned me into a hermit lately, so I've stopped taking outfit photos temporarily... I figure day after day of "OOTD - Yet another combination of a t-shirt and sweatpants" might end up getting old!  I'm hoping to get back into a more regular posting schedule soon, once we start venturing outside again.  I do want to hear from you guys, the readers of this little blog, about what you'd like to see more of.  So, check out the poll at the top left of the page, and let your voice be heard!

OOTD - I Think I Can!

It's that time of year.  That time where nothing you own seems to fit right, and all you want to do is lounge around in sweatpants and eat cookies.  You know, that time right after you have a baby?  Oh yeah, AND it's the holidays.  It seems like a season of 'cant's' when it comes to the contents of my closet.  I can't wear any of my jeans.  I can't really wear anything fitted. I can't wear dresses (they make it a little awkward if I have to nurse in public).  Now, before it sounds like all I'm going to do is complain, there are some awesome things happening in my life right now.  I get to look at this little face every day:

I get to take blurry candid shots of the rest of the family watching Youtube videos:

AND, I get to get creative with my outfits.  I can, and will, wear leggings 98% of the time, and I even get to start wearing these wedge booties I found while I was still pregnant.  There was no way I was going to try to waddle around in heels while still carrying that baby!!  All in all, I'd have to say that life is pretty awesome right now, and the awesome definitely cancels out all the 'cant's.'

Outfit Details:
Top: thrifted, DIY side panels, $4
Leggings: Wal-Mart, $6 (old)
Belt: F21, $2 (old)
Boots: thrifted, $8
Necklace: gifted
Earrings: don't recall (old)
Grand Total: $20

He's Here!!

*cue the fanfare*

Life is good, ya'll.

36 Weeks

Hey guys!  I just realized it's been over a month since I've posted!  And, in case you're wondering, no, there's no baby yet.  And, in all honesty, that statement makes me want to stomp my feet and throw a toddler-esque tantrum.  My go-to response when people ask me how I'm doing is "Eh, still pregnant."  But, at least I get a baby out of the deal... whenever he gets here!  I've officially hit the 'any day' point of the pregnancy, which means I've taken a hiatus from posting outfit pics (in case you haven't noticed!)  At this point, I'm just glad to find things that cover my belly the whole way!  I just wanted to update you folks out there reading on the internets, and let you know I'm still alive!  And, don't worry, as soon as Baby A makes his appearance, I'll be posting proud mama pics of the little bugger.  When he gets here.... *sigh*

OOTD - 31 Weeks

Holy carp, am I really only two months away from having this baby!?!?  I've officially hit that stage where all I want to do is prepare, even though I know I have a little bit of time.  For example: I've already gotten the girls' Christmas presents.  I know, I know, it's not even Halloween (and yes, I already got those costumes.... a month ago...), but I figure since I'm going to be laid up with a newborn around that time, I might as well get the shopping out of the way now!  Plus, he just keeps growing, which makes me less and less motivated to do any sort of extra movement as the time goes on.  Case in point, this was in August:

22 Weeks in!

Now, fast-forward to this blustery fall day, and this is where he's at:

Don't let the scarf fool you, that's a 31 week belly and it's just getting bigger!

Needless to say, there'll be no more extended shopping trips, or any other types of trips, for the next few weeks!  Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm pretty sure there's some junk food in my kitchen that needs consuming.  I really, er, I mean, 'the baby' really wants to eat!

Outfit 1 Details: Top, thrifted, $3; Leggings, Wal-Mart, $6; Shoes, Rack Room Shoes, $7 (clearance), Clutch, DIY; Earrings, Wet Seal, $3 (old); Total: $19

Outfit 2 Details: Top, thredUP, $5 ($10 referral credit through the link); Skirt, DIY; Shoes, thrifted, $2; Scarf, free via clothing swap; Bracelet, don't recall; Total: $7