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12+ Back To School Outfits for less than $165
H m dress / Slim cut jeans / Pink pants / H M clothing / Cherokee Girls’ Long-sleeve Leopard Print Cardigan Brown / Crazy 8 / Crazy 8 / Crazy 8 / Girls’ Embroidered Hearts Tee / Girls’ Long-sleeve Floral Cardigan / Old Navy Girls Capri Leggings – New black / Girls Caia Ballet Flat – Girls | Payless Shoes
Summer Indulgent Moments
Some of the summer indulgent moments I’m looking forward to:
- Supergoop Save Face sunscreen
- Beach Riot Toallas Beach Blanket
- Starbucks Iced Skinny Mocha (my fave!)
- “Where’d You Go, Bernadette” by Maria Semple
- Special K Moments #gotitfree
Spring family pictures
Spring family pictures
Summer Boho + Beachy
Casual Easter egg hunt
Dreaming of a Heat Wave: Simple Summer Look in Pink + Black
Halloween Costume: Where’s Waldo (for her)
Last-minute Halloween party? The dreaded “costume required” work day? Or, headed to a social event where you’re not quite sure everyone will actually dress up? Never fear. I’ve come up with whole list of costumes that are totally festive, but not in that “Hey everybody, look at me!” kind of way. You know what I mean.
Introverts unite.
Where’s Waldo Costume
Where’s Waldo is perfect for any of those awkward Halloween social events. Just normal enough that you’ll be totally comfortable, but recognizable enough that you get full points for dressing up.
Better yet? Most people can find most of these things right in their own closet.
However, if you don’t happen to own a red stripe shirt or beanie, I’ve got you covered there, too. It’s super cheap to pull this outfit together online, and have it delivered to you in two days or less.
Shop your own closet for this Where’s Waldo Halloween costume! Or, you can shop the look here:
Or, just go out and buy a Where’s Waldo costume – they’re pretty inexpensive!
Looking for more costume ideas like this? Head over to my round-up, here:
And here:
Free Halloween Costume: Bank Robber
DIY Costumes that don’t suck
Shop your closet for this free Halloween Costume idea – an old school bank robber. I love that this costume is totally cute and could be pulled together with items you probably already own, especially if you’re a mom. Or, keep reading to find out how you can shop this look.
diy bank robber costume
This bank robber costume is perfect for any of those awkward Halloween social events. You know the ones – dressing up at work, the costume party where you don’t really believe anyone will show up…
This costume is just normal enough that you’ll be totally comfortable, but recognizable enough that you get full points for dressing up.
Better yet? Most people can find most of these things right in their own closet.
Halloween Costume: Holly Golightly
Shop your own closet for this Holly Golightly costume! Or, you can shop the look here:
Shop your Closet for Inexpensive Halloween Costume: Mary Poppins
Shop your own closet for this Mary Poppins Halloween costume, or shop a similar look here:
- Umbrella
- Red bow necklace
- Purse: get the Red Satchel bag or a carpet bag for a more authentic look
- Similar blouse here, here, here and here
- Similar hats here, here and here
- Similar heels here, here and here
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Halloween Couple Costume: Big Bang Theory
Shop your own closet for this Big Bang Theory couples costume , or shop the “Shamy” look here:
Sheldon:
Amy:
- Green skirt (similar)
- Mustard cardigan (similar)
- Similar blouse here and here
- Sensible Flats here / cute version here
Christmas Card Family pictures – what to wear
Our annual family photos are coming up quickly in just a few weeks – and I have been putting off the decision of what to wear. I normally have a vision and this time…I just don’t. Which is your favorite wardrobe theme?
Update – Shop similar look here:
- Dad Sweater Shirt Shoes
- Mom Top Blouse
- Big Boy Sweater Shoes Tie
- Little Boy Shirt Vest
- Big Girl Dress option 1, 2 or 3 Shoes
- Baby Girl Dress option 1, 2
Dress / J.Crew bubble sleeve blouse / AG Adriano Goldschmied pants / Medium wash jeans / Seychelles pumps / Converse shoes / Men’s Striped Shirts / Old Navy Mens Premium Skinny Jeans / Tan leather pointed toe shoes, $125 / Janie and Jack – Boy 0-12 yrs – Kids Clothes, Boys Clothes, Baby… / Koszula bawełniana – od H&M
Solid Gold
Back to school for boys – on a budget
UPDATE: Find my updated Back to school wardrobe for boys here and here. Since this is an older post and continues to get a lot of Pinterest traffic, I do my best to link to similar items from this set, below. Thanks for stopping by!
Little Dub is going to be in kindergarten this year. He’ll be going full days, every day. I have to admit I’m a little nervous for him – it will be a huge change, but one that I think will be good for him. He will be wearing a uniform this year which is pretty uninspiring fashion-wise, but I was pretty happy when I scored his full wardrobe during the Old Navy uniform sale for only around $110!
Even though Dub will be in uniform, I had fun laying out a back to school wardrobe for boys. My goal was to put together a minimum of 10 outfits for $150. I failed – mostly because the pants alone accounted for around $60 of the budget. However, if you chose a less expensive brand for the pants and denim this set would be much closer to $150.
Where are you finding the best wardrobe staples for boys this fall?
Back to school wardrobe for girls, on a budget
I can’t believe it. Sweet Eve will be starting preschool this year. Even though I sent Dub to preschool two years ago with not a lot of angst, this one is different. My shy, sensitive girl will be going out into the world on her own, and my protective instinct tells me not to let her go! But, I know she’s also ready to make friends, crafts, and all the things she sees her big brother do. So now I’m distracting myself with the back to school process, buying supplies and…a super cute wardrobe.
Here’s how I envision Eve’s preschool wardrobe – that’s 14 pieces/10 outfits for $150*. I’d say that’s doing pretty well. What are you back to school wardrobe shopping tips?
Back to School 11+ Outfits under $150 | Five Marigolds
Toddler Girl Back to School $150 by shellrock1 featuring h&m cardigan
H m cardigan
hm.com
hm.com
H&M jeans
hm.com
hm.com
Jersey Long-Sleeve Dresses for Baby | Old Navy
oldnavy.gap.com
oldnavy.gap.com
Old Navy Jersey Long Sleeve Dresses For Baby – Blackjack
oldnavy.gap.com
oldnavy.gap.com
Old Navy Lace Trim Jersey Leggings For Baby – Black jack
oldnavy.gap.com
oldnavy.gap.com
Side-Zip Terry Leggings for Baby
oldnavy.gap.com
oldnavy.gap.com
Old Navy Long Sleeve Pocket Tees For Baby – Bright nite
oldnavy.gap.com
oldnavy.gap.com
Old Navy Jersey Peplum Tees For Baby – Sea salt
oldnavy.gap.com
oldnavy.gap.com
Old Navy Graphic Crew Neck Tees For Baby – Bright white 2
oldnavy.gap.com
oldnavy.gap.com
Baby Girl
crazy8.com
crazy8.com
Old Navy Scalloped Eyelet Ballet Shoes For Baby – Metallic pink
oldnavy.gap.com
oldnavy.gap.com
Baby Girl
gymboree.com
gymboree.com
Cherokee Girls’ Cardigan Assorted
target.com
target.com
*Includes sale prices on some items at the time of this post
(Very) Small Spaces: Shared Girl Room
Baby #3 is on the way soon(!) and the nursery is officially done. We live in a 3 bedroom home with cozy (aka ridiculously small) bedrooms which meant lots of creativity and organization.
I tried my best to create the illusion of space with monochromatic touches of taupe and pink with gold accents against white. We used a pink and taupe toile in the bedding for both girls and carried the colors throughout the room. Here is a mock up:
I’m certainly no designer (clearly!) but because I had such a hard time finding decor ideas for tight quarters, I’m posting mine for all of you out there with small spaces.
Do you like how I kept the overstuffed toy box in the shot? That’s just me keeping it real.