High Heels and Training Wheels: What are those pants?!

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4.04.2013

What are those pants?!

It's Friday!! It's always a good day on Friday! It's payday, we get a nice little 2 day break; what's not to love? My OOTD this lovely Friday is so different for me. My 5 year old (I will never get used to saying 5) said she didn't like my pants but she so sweetly followed it up with "But it doesn't matter if I like your clothes, mommy. All that matters is you!" and then she proceeded to sing her own version of Bruno Mars "Just the Way You Are"....Swear. 


But despite the unfavorable opinions, I loved it! I woke up this morning and just wasn't feeling it. Just didn't want to get out of bed or take my test or spend hours at the little league park. But as soon as I put this outfit on, I was ready to take on the day! Do you ever have one of those days? Where you just feel awesome because you feel like you look awesome? This was such a win for me, it pulled me right out of my morning funk. It's nothing that hasn't been done before but it's brand new for me!

Let me explain how it came about. I have a very lucky circumstance. My sister (check out her blog here...you'll see that were very different but maybe that's why we get along so well!) who is much younger than me, lives at home, has no bills or kids, and has a passion for fashion. Since she has no financial responsibilities at the tender age of 21, she can spend the money on whatever she likes. How does this affect me? Well, every season she replenishes her entire wardrobe and has to clean out "last season's" clothes. And where do those clothes go? That's right, to me! So these pants were given to me by her.


My totes adorable sister and I at the J-J-Journey concert. Get down with the old folks ;)
I have been circling around them for a while wondering how the heck I was going to wear them or what I would pair them with and today I figured it out. I love that it's a little bit funky but still put together. Yes, the color palette is very neutral but with pants like this, I'm ok with that. I would have never bought these pants for myself. Ever. But I'm so glad I got the opportunity to try something outside of my hand-drawn box.






Cardigan: F21 @ Goodwill $3.00
Chambray: TJ Maxx $10.00
Jeans: Walmart (given to me for free!)
Flats: Target $7.50
Scarf: Target (gift)
Bracelet: Walmart $3.00

Grand Total: $23.50



And I know I never shut up. All these other blogs have lovely pictures to do their talking for them and I never shut up but I'm just going to keep going...

I'm trying a new linkup this week called 'High Five For Friday' where I tell you lovely readers about my week. So, if that's something you care to know, keep on reading! :)

My baby girl had her first t-ball practice...and only cried twice. She is not a crier at all, this was odd for her. She has never played baseball and didn't know what base to run to and got embarrassed (cry #1) and then she needed to potty but was afraid to say something (cry #2) but she still said she had fun and wants to go back. 
Same little girl was given a kitten for her bday from my grandma

I'm beginning to hate said kitten 
Both of my boys also started baseball this week. Theirs had much less tears. 
Doctor Who is back!!! This has to be the greatest of my week. I love my kids but I am so happy to see the Doctor back on my screen! 



UPDATE! I was featured @ Watch Out for the Woestmans!! For being the most clicked on link?? My little ol blog? That's just crazy! Made my day! :) 




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33 comments :

  1. Those pants are AWESOME! I love it! :)

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  2. Free= best kind of pants. Also kittens as gifts always seem like a great idea at the time!

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    1. Haha! Isn't that the truth?? We've had a cat before but not until we got this one did I realize how chill it was. This new cat is crazy! She's broken at least one thing a day from jumping onto shelves and such. She's a nuisance! haha

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  3. Love this outfit!Dropping by from the Find + Follow Friday Hop.

    New follower with bloglovin
    GabsG(BeautyMadness)
    http://beautymadn3ss.blogspot.com/

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    1. Thanks so much for stopping by Gabs! Happy to have you :)

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  4. Came across your blog and I am loving it! I can't wait to see more! That is the most adorable kitten by the way. Now a new follower! Have a wonderful weekend!

    Christina

    www.lsmcreation.com

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    1. Aww thanks so much, Christina! I'm so happy to have you! And don't let that cuteness fool you, she's trouble! ;)

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  5. Cute post!!! I wish i had a sister. It would be so nice to share clothes :)

    Agi:)

    vodkainfusedlemonade.com

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    1. It is!! I got so lucky that we have relatively the same taste and we're the same size! Cuts my clothing costs in half! haha

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  6. AMEN to Friday! I love all things printed, and these pants are no exception - I love the funky vibe!


    XO
    Pearls & Paws

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    1. Aww thanks, Heather! I'm really loving them, too! ;)

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    1. Thanks, Shia! Hope yours is great as well!

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  8. Thanks for stopping by my blog and reading along. Thanks for complimenting my baby girl too. Stay Tuned tomorrow for a post dedicated to her alone. And on Sunday stay tuned for My Weekly Chosen Looks. You never know who I may pick out as THE BEST! But I also want you to check out my look from today (Friday) and let me know what you think. Thanks Girl!

    Ohh and I love your jeans. You are so thin & elegant and can pull them off. Your daughter gave you a nice compliment, despite not liking them.

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    1. Yes, she was very sweet about it! Sounds like you have a lot of exciting stuff coming up; I'll have to check it out! Thanks for stopping by!

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  9. You have definitely made these pants work for you!! I love it...it all goes together perfectly!!! Thanks so much for linking up your fabulous ensemble with Fashion Informant today:) Hope you have a fantastic weekend.
    xo~Sherry

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    1. Thank you, Sherry! I'm glad my little fashion risk paid off! :) Thanks for dropping in!

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  10. Thank you Lindsey, for following me. We have a ton in common and this is going to be fun!!!

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    1. I agree! Can't wait to see more from you! :)

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  11. Your outfit looks great! Yay for sisters! Every now and then, one of my sisters gives me something that doesn't fit her right (we're all roughly the same size, but our proportions are slightly different) and I feel so lucky. I'm the oldest sister too. Lynaea @ EveryDayBloom.com

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    1. Isn't it nice? I am indeed lucky! I wouldn't ever be able to afford half of what she gives me! haha Thanks for dropping by Lynaea!

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  12. I love them pants! You totally rock'em! :) Thank you for stopping by my blog and showing some love. It's greatly appreciated! I will be back soon. :)

    - Sukhi
    http://happinesswinner.blogspot.com/

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    1. Aww thanks Sukhi! I'm glad you stopped by!

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  13. Hi Lovely, I'm your newest follower from Blog Hop. Followed you via Bloglovin', Twitter & FB. Love, love, love your awesome Blog!
    Feel free to visit, follow & leave me comments @ www.revampspunkyrena.com

    xoxo
    Rena

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    1. Awesome, Rena! Thanks so much; I'm happy to have you! :)

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  14. I"m pretty sure I was one of your "clickers" on watch out for the woestmans...your outfit was awesome! Congrats!!! and can I just say, also a fellow new blogger, I must commend you on your Hands-in-Pockets pose...I'm still trying to get it right without my wrists looking like they are double jointed ha!

    (also, can I ask for a tip? Where do you find these other link-ups? They sounds like fun!)

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    1. Haha! That's so funny because I take at least 20 shots (no kidding) just because so many turn out looking so awkward! haha And about the linkups, I found them here there and everywhere. Up at the top of my page there is a tab called 'linkups' where I list all of the ones I use on a regular basis. Something happened to where the links aren't clickable (oops!) so I'm working to fix that. But, a lot of pages have that tabs and I got most from those. I'll be sure to let you know when mine is up and running! :)

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    2. And PS thanks so much for being a "clicker"!! haha It was totally unexpected! When I started my blog, I honestly didn't expect a single person to read it. It was definitely a great surprise :)

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  15. I am loving those pants - so much fun and so cute!

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

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    1. Thanks Annie! I would have never chosen them for myself but I'm glad I got a chance to try them because I love them too! :) Thanks for stopping by!

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  16. I like those pants! Thanks for Linking Up with us on Friday, hope to see you back!

    Amber
    Enter the Friday Link Up!

    FACE IT Catalog

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  17. Hi Lindsey! I just found your blog through a comment that you left on my blog. I am glad that you like my blog, and that you are a new follower! I am following you as well. I love this look that you have on here..very cute. Congrats on being featured! I have yet to get put on there...still trying lol
    Heathersthriftycloset.blogspot.com

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