Hope everyone is having a Blessed Sunday and wishing everyone a SUPER BLESSED week!
I wanted to share today's church message with you, as I try to do most Sunday's. The text was Luke 16:22-26 and the title of the text was, "Hell is Hotter than this!" In short, he reminded us that this heat we're experiencing doesn't hold a candle to what hell is like and it is important that we fulfill God's purpose for our lives on this earth, so that we can have eternal life. He also spoke about storms and how they are sometimes necessary to bring us out of our living hell. Great Message and what I needed to hear at this point in my life! So, my daily mantra will be, "Is my living in vain?" Something to really ponder on!
Anywho, while in Chicago, we visited Magnificient Mile, which is a strip with tons of shopping stores.....I was like a kid in a candy store! We were able to get some thrifting done, as well. I want to send a HUGE THANK YOU to Sing for assisting us with that process! We found some great thrifting buys. Chicago really surprised me and I really enjoyed exploring all that it had to offer. I can not wait to go back!!!
When I saw the below picture of Solange in those shorts..I fell in love with the print! So, when I saw this cardigan I had to purchase it!
I really like Akira and was very psyched to visit the actual store, which are all based in the Chicago area.
Aghh....finally some wind to cool me down in that 100 degree weather!
Here are some thrifiting items I scored while in Chicago...thanks again Sing :-)
Purse-$4.99
Nine West Wedges-$12 (Sorry about the blurry pic)
Interlocked Cross Necklace-$4.50
Banana Republic Boot Cut Jeans-$8.00
(I, of course, will have to have the jeans hemmed...Aghh, one of the many luxuries of being 5'3!)
Joe's Jeans-Wide Leg-$12.99
What I Am Wearing:
Cardigan/Blouse-Forever 21
Tank Top-H&M
Paper Bag Shorts-H&M
Necklace-Forever 21
Clutch-Thrifted
Earrings-Aldo
As Always, THANKS SO MUCH for stopping by my blog! XOXO
I'm obsessed with that blouse in the first few shots!! and all your shoes!
ReplyDeletelove the wedges alot! and that blouse is amazing...!
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great finds:)
ReplyDeleteYou look great. I love that cardigan as well ;)
ReplyDeleteLove your outfit in the shorts! You found some great things while thrifting, especially the shoes. $4.99 is an outstanding price for a purse, too!
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Wow you really got some great deals! I love the wide leg jeans! You tribal outfit with the shorts look amazing on you! Love it! Glad you enjoyed Chicago, it's definitely on my list of places to visit.
ReplyDeleteDon't you just love when God's word speaks directly to your heart! Thanks for sharing! I love your jacket girl! Super cute and you found some amazing things! Love both pairs of shoes! Kiah
ReplyDeleteOMG, you thrifted some pretty fab items! It's ironic your the sermon was about the hell being hotter than this, they lady on the local radio station was saying somethings very similar on Friday on my drive home from work.
ReplyDeleteDo you get to meet Sing at all? I will have to consult with her next time I visit C-Town, one of my good friends recently moved there about a year ago.
On to your outfit! You look fabulous! I really really like this look. I found some vintage earrings that would go so well with that cardi. You look so cute Roni!
Wow! You scored some really great finds...like those Nine West sandals...I want them!
ReplyDeleteI love the cardigan and wedges! Also, fab thrift finds!!
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wow great finds you did good can't wait to see you rock everything..
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Thanks ladies on all your comments!
ReplyDelete@Inez-No, unfortunately, I didn't meet up with Sing but she was such a great help regarding my thrifiting experience. Girl, when you visit I am sure you will enjoy it!
Shout out to Sing for great thrifting spots. You truly scooped up some bargains!!! Ahother great look...and you are sooo lucky that I cant fit those maroon wedges...LOL! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great haul, and a great message from church!
ReplyDeleteGlad you had such a good time in Chicago :o)
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This post is every single thing. I love the haul that you found...jeans, sandals, and lovelies all under $50, that's fantastic.
ReplyDeleteRelevant message; thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove the wedges. Great finds on the thrifting! Looks like it was a great trip.
Hey now! You did great! Really good buys and deals. And you are so welcome, so glad I could assist in your shopping journey. And girl I love me some Water Tower (one stop shopping) and Akira, true local favorites.
ReplyDeleteYou scored a lot of deals! I'm loving your jacket, actually the whole outfit.
ReplyDeleteLove your sweater, great print!
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In love with your wedges!
ReplyDeleteI see you visited Water Tower! The print of the cardigan-blouse is nice. Navy and nude are classic colors for me!
ReplyDeleteYou got some very nice items from the thrift on the cheap! The denim and wedges all under 50 bucks! NICE! Were you able to make any purchases at Akira?
And thanks for sharing Sunday's message -- Read it twice! Something to think about!
ReplyDeleteLOVEyour cardigan! and those thrifted shoes: sucha great find!
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looks like you had a great time; i love your fashion finds. great deals!!
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I love both pairs of wedge sandals!!! You look great and the necklace is so adorable. Question (you have stopped by my blog so don't think I'm weird) - are you wearing a half wig and if so which one? I love your hair (always actually!!!). Thx!
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@EbonyCPrincess-Thanks for your comment, Thanks on the hair compliment. It's actually my really hair..lol.
ReplyDeleteloving those red wedges!!
ReplyDeleteI adore the shrug you're wearing! I want it!
ReplyDeletelove the shrug too!awesome print
ReplyDeleteFirst and foremost the outfit you are rocking to go shopping is EVERIE-THANG! The navy blue and brown looks great. Once again I started eying your shoes. Aren't we the same size?
ReplyDeleteNow to the $50 you spent on $100+ of goodies. I'm jealous. Really :( Can I go next time? I'll even send you money and my size just in case I can't make the trip, lolol. You did great :))
Love this tribal print cardigan. Simple, Chic Look!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving all your tribal print pieces!
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I'm from the Chi as well. Can any of you recommend a few thrift stores where I would more that likely find some great finds?
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