Free Apparel Tuesday

I know it has been a while but I promise you I am still lurking around these frugal fashion parts... I got busy back in March and then lost momentum from there - I'm sure you've been able to tell!

I'm slowly but surely working to get back to blogging and, with that, a totally new blog layout. This one needs some updating... and perhaps an actual about me and blogroll page to boot!

But today? Today is about pure, unadulterated, frugal fashion. How frugal, you ask? How about free...


You heard me: FREE! Sears Outlet Stores gives away free apparel every Tuesday! All you have to do is become a Shop Your Way Rewards member, print off the coupon and head to the store! You get to pick from nearly anything (the coupon will tell you what is excluded) your heart desires in the store.

Looking for a coupon? Head over to the Sears Outlet Stores facebook page and like their page to get ahold of these awesome coupons. And if you throw an extra tshirt or two into your shopping cart, never fear - this is an outlet store so the prices are already amazing!

I picked up this summer friendly sleeveless chambray tunic from Canyon River Blues. The original price was $36.00. The outlet price was marked down to $7. PLUS, all the misses tops were on sale today for $4. My total came to $0 thanks to the awesome free apparel coupon.

So don't forget: Next Tuesday, print off your coupon and head to your local Sears Outlet store. I'll meet you back here to talk about and show off our free new fashion! :)

Psst! Did you become a fan of Sears Outlet on facebook? Why don't you like the Fashion Frugality page too!

Valentine's Day: Red and Pink, of course!

Happy Valentine's Day, my sweetie pies! This just so happens to be one of my favorite holidays... ok, who am I kidding... I think I have expressed my love for every holiday to you guys. I will say, however, that Valentine's Day is especially near and dear to me because my boyfriend and I began officially dating on Valentine's Day ten years ago. Yep, he asked me to be his lady on Valentine's Day. Sweet and sappy - just how I like it. :)

Floral Skirt: INC, Thrifted (Value World), $3.10 

Red Blouse: Sears (vintage), Thrifted (Value World), $0.80 

Pink Blazer: Dialogue, Thrifted (Value World), $3.80 

Socks: Old as dirt 

Pin: Made by me! 

Boots: Fashionbug.com, $15 

Glasses: SEE Eyewear

Truthfully, I was already planning on wearing red and/or pink today to celebrate the holiday of love. It just so happens that Everybody, Everywear coincided this month with the holiday and the theme was red and pink. I've never worn the two together but have been admiring the combination from afar as quite a few fashionable ladies have been rocking the look lately. Always into trying something new (at least when fashion is concerned!), I gave it a go.





I would certainly say that my combination is a bit more reserved than most. I love the pairing of a vibrant light pink with a prominent red but felt like that may have been a little too wild to wear to work, even for me. Nah, I kept my red bright but added a pink that was close in color to the red and topped it (or, bottomed it, I guess) with a floral skirt that captured both colors.

I can't resist a great tie neck blouse. True story. It is closing in on my gingham obsession but not is not quite at that level yet. (And, yes, that is a cat toy on the ground. Just keeping it real for all of you.)


I made my pin the night before. It was something I have been thinking about doing for a while now but just haven't put into action. Finally decided to get off my duff and just do it... so I did. And I love it. And I have ideas swirling around for more. Here is to making it happen in 2012!

And now a little sap for the road... I was wearing these socks the Valentine's night that my boyfriend and I became a couple. Yeah, they're pretty old and they are pretty worn (you're not seeing the giant hole on the bottom of my left foot...) but they have a soft spot in my sock drawer and heart. :)

Now, go on, get out of here and go hug the person, animal or thing you love. Valentine's Day may be a "made up holiday" but I'll take any reason to tell those I love that I love them - how about you?