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This sweatshirt was a happy surprise from my sister-in-law and mother-in-law. We had all admired the $200 one Cupcakes and Cashmere wore a couple months back, but since our budgets couldn't quite afford that one, they DIY'd one for me by adding a ruffle to a shirt from F21.

top: gift/diy (similar $77), pants: h&m (similar), shoes: diy (similar)


cardigan: target, dress: hand-me-down, necklace: diy, boots: target (similar) 


I picked this coat up at a new-to-me local thrift store back in August. I was ecstatic when they told me it's price was just $8.  Then about a month ago, I found Little Lady a houndstooth coat at a children's resale event. Now we can match and it brings be a shameful ridiculous amount of delight. 
The earrings are from an old friend's shop in Wicker Park. The top portion is a bullet casing - which I think is tons fun - and the lower is mixed metals, which has solidified them as my new favorites. 

coat: thrift (similar), scarf: florence, sweater: gap, belt: thrift, pants: thrift (similar),
shoes: restricted

Want more? Check out these link parties to see lots of other ladies having fun with their clothes: Watch What I'm Wearing,  Monday Mingle, Style Sessions,  What We Wore,  What I Wore Wednesday, and Friday's Five.  
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  1. Anna DemkoOctober 28, 2013 at 5:40 PM

    I love those cute little booties! You looks so cute in mommy-friendly outfits

    thanks for linking up
    Anna
    happymedley.blogspot.com

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    1. Rachel KaylynnNovember 3, 2013 at 8:12 PM

      Thanks for stopping by Anna! And thank-you for hosting a great link party.

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  2. Vicki WildeOctober 31, 2013 at 2:48 PM

    Stopping by from the Pleated Poppy! Great work on your DIY! $200 is a little bit too much for a sweatshirt :)

    <3 Vicki
    wildeinthecity.blogspot.com

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    1. Rachel KaylynnNovember 3, 2013 at 8:15 PM

      Totally agree that $200 is too much. I like variation too much to spend that much on one piece :)

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