For Japan...

Tomorrow I will be participating in this.

Quieting my blog, but strengthening my prayers.

Days spring break were made for.

Shoes: Old Navy

Jeans: thrifted

Tank: LOFT

Cardi: XXI

Sunglasses: Charlotte Russe

I found these shoes yesterday at Old Navy for 13 bucks. Talk about luck of the irish! Other than fun shoes I feel like im in a little of a fashion rut. But no worries, as soon as I get my bum off this hammock (sunny/80 degrees out/ spring break = hammock time is non negotiable) I plan on searing my closet and putting together some fresh outfits so I dont throw on a different variation of this in the morning.

PS I am wearing a green bangle. Put your pinchers down.

Etsy finds

Normally when I find things on etsy they are through a recommendation from another blog or friend. When I go to the main page I am a little overwhelmed on where to find the little lovelies that aren't on the main page. So today I sat down to browse and dig. Here is some of the adorableness I found.

The Two Little Moos

Not only are her designs interesting and adorable, they are charitable too! She donates 25% of proceeds to charity. Awesome right? Plus, free shipping!

Party Poms

How fun are these? I will be having a fiesta themed party soon and think these would make amazing decor! Can't you just see them in an anthro window? After the party they would likely be relocated to the ceiling of my room.

Kitty Cait

Has the most adorable hairpins, coin purses and jewelry. Just looking at them puts you in a better mood, I cant imagine wearing them. I would start using change more just to be able to pull out this baby.

Sand In the Sky

Makes these awesome colorful wraps that I can just picture on the wrists of the rich and famous. I can also picture them on my wrist (or ankle) with many many different outfits.

Lucy Blaire Creations

Her bags are the ultimate makeup bag. They come in different sizes and wont get too dirty. Plus they are the cutest things ever.


*note: I am not endorsed by these artists nor have I personally used any of their products. To find out more about them visit their etsy site.
PS I made a bloggy button! Grab it over there--->

Shopping in the snooty stores.

Jeans: LOFT clearance

Tshirt: College tee

Jacket: Gap outlet

Shoes: Target

Bangles/watch: canton

Scarf: ON

Today my mom and I went browsing at some higher end stores in Dallas. For inspiration purposes only.

Let me tell you the conversation we have at least twice in every store.

H: MOM come here, look how cute this is. But it is (insert outrageous price) and I could SO make it.

M: Write it down so you remember. Should we buy one to see how it is made?

H: No, if I was going to buy something it would be this (points at outrageously priced item #2)!

M(who starts feeling sorry for me because I cant buy the stuff I love): Do you want me to buy it for you, go ahead and get it.

H: nahhh my readers would be so disappointed.

AND scene.

That last line was a joke. I dont walk around openly talking about "my readers" because A. It sounds a little pompous. and B)I like to keep this thing secret for the most part because it is so weird to explain and C) because I'm pretty sure y'all wouldn't even notice my splurge.

While you re here...

ENTER THE GIVEAWAY!

Because PS we saw an IDENTICAL pair of earrings to those with a $44 price tag. And I then patted myself on the back for being ahead of the craft curve for once.

GIVEAWAY!

            

 Hello ladies! We (as in me and my blog) are having our first ever GIVEAWAY starting now!

They are all handmade by me, with lots of love for you readers!

HOW TO ENTER:

1) Be a public follower of Cheapgirlchicworld.

2) Leave a comment and hit me with your BEST joke.

For extra entries:

-Post about the giveaway on your blog and leave a comment with the link

-make me laugh really hard with your joke

-Tweet about the giveaway and mention me ( @hayleyrabe )

Winner will be announced next Monday!



A lot of little thoughts

Top: XXI

Jeans: Thrifted

Shoes: JCP

Bracelets: handmade (tutorial coming...) and canton

Earings and Sunglasses: XXI

I go these  jeans at goodwill yesterday. Which is CRAZY because they fit like they were custom tailored just for me. I cant remember the last time my legs felt this long.

So I am loving the feather exensions trend and am seriously thinking about getting some. These earings are me trying it out. Im kinda scared of cosmetic commitment.

I got a new bible today! and it is pretty awesome. I havent really gotten to explore it yet but I cant wait to!

Well, my belly is full of mexican food and it is time to  do more sunday things, wash the dog, watch a movie, visit a friend, etc.

Double Takes and Dollar store bracelets

And while the creative juices were flowing, I made these as well, for about $1 total:

What do you think?

let me know if you would like to see a tutorial on any of the above!