Challenge: Shop in your closet!

   I would like to Challenge you all to shop in your closet for 30 days.  Don't buy anything, and I mean anything at the mall for the month of April.  Wear things in your closet that you normally don't wear. 


I have quite a few shirts and skirts that I have never worn or only wore once or twice.  I will post some of the pics of the outfits I create by shopping in my closet . 


Keep me posted on what you create! 

My Top 3 Spring Trends...so far.

I am too excited about a few spring trends. 

1. Florals!  
Floral shirts and dresses are in this spring. I wore one of my favorite floral dresses to church this past Sunday, I was too excited.  This dress above is from H&M and is only $19.95!

2. Coral lips!  
I bought a bright coral MAC lipstick this Sunday, it's called Vegas Volt.  It is super coral, I like it because I can mix it and make it bright with pink lipgloss or mute it with a little nude lipstick. MAC Vegas Volt Lipstick $14.00

3. OPI - You don't know Jacques nail polish! 
  As soon as I saw this color on instyle.com I went out to the store to purchase.  I absolutely love it!  $5.25 on amazon.com

Show Me What you got Pretty Ladies!

Hey ladies!  I want you! Yes you to send me what bargins you have been finding!! 
With the changing seasons I am sure you found some great deals!!  


Send me an email with the following information to diariesofarecessionista@gmail.com: 

• picture of item
• description of item
• estimated full retail value
• sale price

Please sumbit by March 20!  

I am also going to be launching a challenge on April Fools day, I will give you the details next week!!  

Stay tuned! 

(I thought this photo was cute, since I titled the post Show me what you got, I googled it and this is a pic I found, too funny, the Bratz are balling!) 

Mixed Chicks!

I was recently in Charlotte, NC and a good friend of mine suggested I try Mixed Chicks Hair products.  I have not tried Kinky Curly but another good friend of mine in Phoenix, AZ put too much Kinky Curly product in her hair and it was crunchy.  She has since perfected the application and has no more crunchy hair, however I wanted to try it before I purchased the product for $30+.  

Mixedchicks.net has sample/trial size for $0.99! 

The sample includes 3/4 oz size of shampoo, deep conditioner and leave-in conditioner. 

Check it out let me know what you think!  

Skin Care!

Great skin is the BEST asset a woman can have, in my opinion.  I am sure we all have had issues with our skin a time or two in our lives.  For some reason a lot of us like to take matters into our own hands, I would reccommend if you are having issues to see a dermatologist. As much as I enjoy bargin shopping, I am a firm beleiver that some things you have to make an investment in, and great skin is worth it! 

However, I only use a couple of face wash products that my Dr. reccommended that are inexpensive.  Olay Daily Facials is only $4.99 at Target....this product is convenient since I travel quite a bit, easier to carry on and pack in your luggage.  

My Dr. also reccommends Pink Dove Beauty Bar $2.99 at Walgreens.  Not sure why it has to be pink in color, but this works well for me also. 

Are there any skin products that you prefer? Please share.

You have to love a cute Shootie!

I found this cute shootie on Endless.com, I really enjoy finding unique shoes. 

I never heard of this brand, so I am not too sure what to expect in quality but the reviews on the website seem to say that it is a great shoe. This shootie comes in a variety of colors from black, gold, tan, gray and red. 

Michael Antonio Symth Shootie Regular Price $74.95

     My Price $48.83

$ $ $ TOTAL SAVINGS $26.00!