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Best. Goodwill Trip. EVER.

Tuesday, July 3, 2012 § 0

Today my mom really wanted to get out of the house, and I know she's been wanting to go antique-ing, so we headed out to Centennial to a really swanky store called Old Glory.  It was amazing- and EXPENSIVE.  I wanted everything but alas, I am poor.

So, what to do next?  Well, head over to Goodwill, of course!  We immediately grabbed, like, five things as soon as we walked in the door, and everything was so cheap.  My mom found this for me:
(My apologies for the grainy-ness)

It was $25.  That's insane, because I've been looking at this exact shelf at IKEA so I can do this to my apartment: 

And the small shelves ranged up to $100.  And I got mine for a quarter of the price!

Even after that stop, we still weren't satisfied.  My mom drove us to another Goodwill, where we found the creme de la creme (in my opinion): 


It's an old, retro pink school desk that opens on the top.  SO cute.  There was a woman who was eyeing it but my hands were all over the 'rip off if you want to purchase' tag before my mom even said 'yes' yet.  I'M SO EXCITED.  

And, yes....
We realize we have a Goodwill problem.  


So typical.

Saturday, June 18, 2011 § 0

I walk into Target, ready to buy some simple flats and get outta that mother and then...something happened.

My dad decides to try on some jeans...cut to me wandering the ladies section, browsing and killing time, and finding some sweet pants.  Well, dad's in the dressing room and I've got time to spare, guess I can try these on!

I ended up trying on four different pairs of pants and revisiting the shoe section about six times.  I also bought a cashmere-ish sweater.  Why?  I don't know.

Then I went to Payless to fufill my original mission...almost bought snow boots.  It's 106 degrees in Texas.

FINALLY bought Toms knockoffs at Famous Footwear.

That was my night, and it all started with a pair of flats.  I have a problem.

Day 16 and a Day of Treats!

Wednesday, April 6, 2011 § 0

Day 16- Post (another?) picture of yourself. 

Well, here I am!
Lovin' life, lovin' you!

I had a LONG day today.  I had two tests- awful- and I spent the entire day confused as to whether it was Thursday or Friday.  It's Wednesday.  

Ok, so I figured it out.  But I'm emphasizing how long it felt.  

Afterwards, though, I got out of school early for an appointment and then the Mama and I stopped by James Avery to pick up my charm bracelet.  Brown, my wonderful advisor, gave me a charm commemorating the end of the yearbook and I went to get it engraved.  

When we got there and they brought the bracelet out, I noticed that there was another charm on it I didn't know about- a cute little old-fashioned camera with a film canister attached.  It was such a sweet surprise!  My mom said the little yearbook charm didn't look complete without the little camera charm.  Such a sweet mommy. 

After that, my mom had to take some dresses back and told me we could find my yearbook banquet dress.  I HAVE NOW ARRIVED AT MY STORY'S POINT: I could not decide between two dresses, shown below.  The one I loved was dark blue and had a poofy, short, ballerina-esque skirt, but was $200.  I would never spend that much on a dress (wedding and prom dresses are different, mind you).  Therefore, the final two were these lovely contenders: 

DRESS #1
I'll admit, the dress doesn't look great in this picture.  However, I'll have you know, it sits at my natural waist, has a full, pleated skirt, and an adorable '60s-esque bodice.  Love it!

This one was great.  Another full skirt (WITH POCKETS!), some kind of chiffon over the bodice with a triangle of beading down the middle.  It's simple black, but looks great on me.  Plus, I never wear black.  It's a nice change.  

AND THE WINNER IS......

The black dress!  My mom and I both agreed that it's best for partying the night away.  I can do my hair however, and it will still look amazing.  So excited to wear it!

The Sonic shake afterwards was the perfect end to a perfect evening with my mom.  I love spending time with her.  Thank ya, mom!

Have a lovely Wednesday night, 
Cooper

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