4 Shorts in 6 months

Old Man Winter has made an early appearance this year. He held a party a few nights ago with lots of snow and gusty winds.  All that blowing snow made it tough to see.

Driving home was an interesting challenge as the snow covered the lane markers.  Shovelling out my driveway was even more interesting as the wind swept the snow I shovelled back into my face. 

What else does chilly weather bring?  Why great bargoons on summer clothing of course!

Witness these four pair of shorts, recently purchased at Old Navy for less than $2 each.

 I won't be able to wear them for another 6 months.  So I packed them away until spring.  Before I packed them away, I put together a thrifty outfit.  

The pink lacy sweater was about $4 at a 50% off sale.  The shorts were about $2.  The moccasins were $3.  This thrifty outfit costs less than $10!!!

I know that when warmer weather rolls around, I'll be dying to bare my legs.  There is nothing sweeter than feeling a breeze against legs that have been encased in thermal tights all winter.

Behold my next thrifty outfit. 

Lace dress, NWT (thrifted for about $5)

American Eagle cowboy shirt (thrifted for about $4)

Long Liz Claiborne cardi (thrifted for about $5)

Leather ankle boots (thrifted for about $6)

Blue beaded necklace (clearance for $5)

This outfit comes to $25.  Because of our capricious spring weather, long warm layers such as this cardigan, as still necessary.

Stay warm everyone!!

happy thrifting.

Argyle and checks, wool and cashmere

hello all!  A few days ago I woke up to find that Mother Nature had gifted us with another foot of snow.  The snowdrifts around my house are now up to my thighs, which makes negotiating the path while laden with grocery bags challenging!

Don't get me wrong, I love snow.  When time permits, I enjoy snow shoeing and skiing.  I also enjoy taking pictures of snow.  Here are some pictures for your viewing pleasure.

Snowy commute.  Can you see the vehicle ahead of me?

The snow is coming down sideways.

Oh dear, the snow trees are growing sideways!!

So what is a girl to do when the snow is coming down hard, and she must be prepared for any eventuality.  She must dress for the weather folks!!  She must be prepared to hop out of the car, to dig out a tire, or push a car out of a slippery spot.

Oddly enough, I'm growing sideways too!
Maroon check jacket (American Eagle, thrifted $10), cashmere argyle (HBC clearance $30), white tuxedo shirt (Jones New York, thrifted $6), dark grey, wool maxi-skirt (Eddie Bauer, church bag sale $1).

 I'm bundled up in layers of wool and cashmere.  My jacket is short, so that I can hop in and out of the car easily.  The wool maxi-skirt repels snow so that I can wade through snow drifts and brush off the snow easily.

What do you wear when the weather is snowy?

Do tell.

:)