cobalt and polka dots and tunics, these are a few of my favorite things

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You know those pieces that you see on the rack and you know you have to have them and there is no possible way you can leave them there in the store without you? This top was one of those pieces for me. First of all it is polka dots, hello! And adorable black and white ones! I think the name of this blog can let you in on my love for them. And then it's a beautiful cobalt blue! If you were to get a look at my wardrobe, organized by color, you could easily see that blue is the dominate color in my tops. And last but not least, it is a chiffon tunic, which I discussed my love for in my last post. So, this top was perfect to wear for a day in my preschool classroom.

What is your most recent purchase that you had to have?

Top: Carson's
Pants: old
Bracelet: Kohl's
Ring: Forever 21 (exact below)

Shop the Look

blue, black, and polka dots by greathappiness featuring Paris Hilton

stripes

I went shopping last week and found this shirt for $2.89 at Kohl's. Then with my 30% off discount, it ended up being less than $2!! I still can't get over how awesome that price is. Plus it is striped, and it contains my favorite color (yellow), along with my two favorite colors to pair it with (blue and grey). I think it's safe to say this shirt was meant for me, just sitting on the rack waiting for me to come along and pick it up.

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Top: Kohl's

Pants: Loft (exact below)

Shoes: Crocs

Necklace: G.H. Bass & Co.

Ring: Charlotte Russe

stripes and yellow by greathappiness featuring a beaded strand necklace

Linked up to Random Wednesday at Because Shanna Said So.

10 $10 & under

Here are 10 great items that I found for $10 or less each, because whether you're on a budget or not, who doesn't love great deals? Have fun shopping through the links below!

10 $10 and under by greathappiness featuring printed tote bags

Disneybound Day 13/April 13th Outfit

I went shopping today, so I wanted something comfortable and easy to take off if I needed to try things on. I was at an outdoor mall, so I also needed something layered, because it was so cold outside- in 30 degree temperatures! We even saw some snow flurries in the afternoon which for mid-April is crazy. I wanted to look Springy even if the weather didn't feel like it.

Tulips from Alice in Wonderland

I was watching Alice not too long ago, and I really liked the color combination of the three tulips in the flower scene, which were purple, pink, and yellow. I included pictures of them for reference. It was a great day of shopping as well, and I picked up several new pieces that I really love. Look for them to show up in my outfits soon.

Top: H&M (similar)

Cardigan: (similar, similar)

Necklace: groopdealz (similar)

Pants: pajama jeans (exact)

Disneybound Day 12/April 12th Outfit

Today the rain continued as it has every day this week, and it's actually quite chilly today. I had to teach a lesson in the preschool class I work with, so I had to look nice and professional.

Daisy Duck

I love this outfit. This was my first opportunity to wear these new pants and I really love them. I wouldn't have thought I'd ever wear orange pants, but I love this shade. And this top is one of three in different colors that I got from eBay for $2.50. Can you say amazing? Check them out for yourself in the link below. I got this necklace from Loehmann's and I can tell it's going to be a staple in my profess wardrobe because of its simple elegance. I think I love this outfit so much because I love all of the pieces individually, and I also think it matches Daisy perfectly. When I feel confident because of my clothes I do think it helps me be a more confident teacher.

Top: eBay (exact)
Pants: Carson's (similar, similar)
Shoes: crocs (exact)
Necklace: Loehmann's (similar, similar)
Bracelet: purchased in Cozumel (similar, similar)

I went to add this bag to my shopping cart about a week ago and when I did, the price went from $20 as listed to $5 in my cart! I was so excited, and I have the bag in person now and it's adorable! I guess it just goes to show that it doesn't hurt to add things to your cart in case.

Find the bag here.

ebay

I’ve been using ebay more and more lately, and I’m really happy with all of the purchases I’ve made from there so far. I find it especially useful if you’re looking for something specific, because chances are good that you’ll find it. For instance, I was looking for a red cardigan and found one for just a few dollars that was perfect and less than the price I’d find in any store. If you go in just to look, it can be overwhelming. I avoid the auctions and just do the “buy it nows”. Some tips that I have would be to read the descriptions thoroughly, check the seller’s rating, and check the shipping costs. Ebay can be a great way to find what you need for a fantastic price!

Coated Jeans

At first I was a little scared at whether or not I could pull off this trend. But finally I decided I wanted to try it. I searched and when I found this pair at Kohl’s I was sold and had to buy them. I got them in the mail today, tried them on, and immediately fell in love. They are perfect for giving your outfit a little extra edge but without going crazy. I think I’ll be wearing these a lot.