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I'm Janine, wife to Donny and mama to Sebastian (age 18 months). We live (with our annoying dog) in a simple, cozy apartment in Portland, Oregon, where we are working on building our home and our lives with style. I believe in buying secondhand, in basic and natural products, and in living fabulously on any budget. More about us.

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My Latest BTR Purchase

Dec 17, 2010 / 2 Comments

House of Dereon Black Suede Boot

I’d been mulling over what to use my Beyond the Rack shopping credit on and today I took the plunge and ordered these Black Suede House of Dereon Boots. They were $75 marked down to $39 and my credit covered everything except for shipping. I say that I took the plunge with this purchase because there are literally dozens of new sales on the site every  few days and I’m always afraid I’m going to miss something great!

These boots were easy to justify buying – I need something warm, comfy and sexy to wear while I’m walking the pup or just generally tromping about town. The stud detailing caught my eye and I can’t wait for these to arrive!

Beyond the Rack is currently offering a holiday bonus of $25 per referral so sign up here and refer your friends to get your own shopping credit.

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Fall Shop ideeli: Betsey Johnson & L.A.M.B.

Sep 14, 2010 / 0 Comments

Get a jump on fall fashion by shopping ideeli for great online sales! Betsey Johnson shoes are still going from $79 for the next few hours, and there are more great deals coming up, including the L.A.M.B. shoes and handbags sale starting September 16th. ideeli is a great shopping site for discount designer fashions. Like most of these sites, shipping can take longer than traditional online orders, but you make up for it in savings. I love the simple Betsey Johnson leopard pumps and the L.A.M.B. bag shown below.

ideeli Sale - Betsey Johnson Leopard Neville ideeli sale - L.A.M.B.

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Things I Want Now

Jun 24, 2010 / 1 Comment

Triple Star RingTriple Star Ring

I saw this Triple Star Ring by Maison Martin Margiela on Nylon Blogs. At $275, I’m sure I will never actually own it, but perhaps someone will put something similar up on Etsy?

UO Modern Tribal HoopsThese Modern Tribal Hoops by Urban Outfitters are kind of perfection. Going perfectly with my turquoise obsession,  they also feature my other fave jewelry embellishment – studs!

Honey "Brond" Hair

Bronde hair… Maybe? Style List has renamed what I usually refer to as “honey” and I may need to pick up a box (I always do my own color) and rock a lighter shade for summer. With the red still in my hair it’d probably come out strawberry blond just in time for the 4th of July. Thoughts?

TOMS Red Calypso Wedge

I may have to invest in the TOMS Calypso Wedge. I mentioned these shoes before but wasn’t sure about actually buying them… until I saw the wedges styled by Clutch 22. Oh. My. Goodness. The little triangles elongate the leg and the nautical color and stripes remind me of Amy Winehouse (but in a good way).

Between baby plans and blog ideas, I really need a new day planner/organizer, and I’m lusting after a Filofax – love the Siena Personal Organizer in Cinnamon and the Metropol Personal Organizer in Amber.

Siena Personal Organizer in Cinnamon

A personal organizer will tuck nicely into my Matt & Nat diaper bag, which I’m still excitedly waiting for.

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Monday’s Thrift Finds

Jun 10, 2010 / 4 Comments

Goodwill Sandals, Chain Necklace & ScarfGoodwill Sandals, Chain Necklace & Scarf (Closeup)

I hadn’t been thrift shopping in what seemed like forever, so I was excited to shop a bit when we dropped off some donations at Goodwill on Monday. I made off with this pair of brand new gold wedge sandals, a small silver chain necklace and this silky scarf in perfect summer colors. The small haul was under $20. A year or two ago it would have been under $10 but Goodwill is implementing some major inflation. (I was actually at Value Village today and they seem to be doing the same, le sigh.) Worn together, I find the items above to be the perfect mix of warm weather glam and nautical styles.

What’s on your summer fashion shopping list? What have you thrifted so far this season?

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