Today, I put on my big girl pants, and actually believed it. Then I changed my mind and went for a skirt. No need for pants to tell me I'm a big girl anymore.
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| {Shirt} Old Navy {Skirt} Forever 21 {Wedges} Thrifted {Necklace} Forever 21 {Bangles} Forever 21 |
After many, many, many years, I am a paid woman. After nearly a month of working, I get my first paycheck today. Seeing big girl numbers, not 'Starbucks barista' wage made my heart flutter a little. Yes, my work is rewarding. But getting paid to do such a rewarding thing just makes it a wee bit sweeter.
Having to be a starving grad student pushed me to hone my thrifting skills, as well as helped me discover unique resources like Craigslist and estate sales for everything from home decor, sweet furniture, even my car. I am thankful for those times that make me appreciate the 'fruits of my labor' and teaching me that style doesn't have to come store bought.
In other news, I'm about to tear through Anthropologie in a dollar sign induced spending craze.
What a gorgeous floral print skirt, Britt! Your necklace is really stunning too. Yay for big girl dollars!
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The Tiny Heart
can i have your skirt? and necklace? and hair? and dog? - how about i just get everything in this post haha!
ReplyDeletethat necklace is YUMMY! and congrats on your big girl paycheck woot woot!
ReplyDeletegorgeous necklace and i loove ur shoes!! i just got my first paycheck at my new job too today! yay!!!!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your floral skirt and your necklace! Yay for being rewarded for your hard work! :)
ReplyDeletexo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
Ah this outfit makes me happy! Love your necklace, just bought a similar one so you've given me styling ideas, thanks! :)
ReplyDeletehahaha I love the part about tearing through anthro- I heeaaarrrr youuuuu.
ReplyDeleteAlso love the picture with the puppy :)
Yes! Love your outfit here. When I got my first big paycheck I went on an Anthro spending spree as well - I know money doesnt buy happiness, but being able to purchase some of the things I'd been drooling over FOREVER sure helps the mood ;)
ReplyDeletexo, KathrynLaine.
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Britt, congratulations!!! As a starving grad student, I'm so looking forward to the day when I get a *real* paycheck again! I love the combo of floral and chambray, and your pup is just too adorable. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteHigh five for the first paycheck!! You definitely deserve it!! Have fun shopping! And, oh, love the outfit pictures...you look beautiful!
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Shanna
That must be such a wonderful feeling :) I love the outfit too . Have a wonderful shopping spree!
ReplyDeleteI've had such a hard time finding floral prints that I like, but this skirt is gorgeous! Congrats on the job and enjoy your shopping spree! :)
ReplyDeleteJess
fancypants514.blogspot.com
love the skirt!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the new job! Being a grownup can be fun especially the regular paycheck part.
ReplyDeletehooray! congratulations on the new job and the big girl paycheck! I totally love your skirt. The fabric and colors are amazing!
ReplyDelete♥ laura
the blog of worldly delights
the shop of worldly delights
Hooray for a "career-job" work check! Also, you look like Springtime :)
ReplyDeleteI love that skirt pattern! it's so pretty!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are on a roll!!! Congrats girlie :)
ReplyDeleteDon't feel one bit guilty about any of those purchases - you earned it!
Holy heck you have gorgeous hair! :)
ReplyDeleteCute necklace, love your curls!
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great skirt! and you have a really cute blog! just checked you out from IFB :)
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Amazing look. I love your natural curls. And the photography is awesome. Whoever takes your photos does a great job!!
ReplyDeleteMarisa
http://brokewithdesignertaste.blogspot.com/
Beautiful combination of trends and fabrics! Everything works together so nicely, and I am green with envy over that chambray shirt...
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your first paycheck!!
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OMG...I totally agree with you. Finally seeing the fruits of your labor feels so refreshing. Having little makes you appreciate it that much more when things finally turn around.
ReplyDeleteI love this floral print AND the necklace by the way. Such a soft and sweet look.
http://thriftyandshameless.blogspot.com
Sexy bitch made me come
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