A Stripey Twenty-Seventh

Hope 2016 is treating everyone well so far. Haven't honestly had too much going on yet. Hopefully that'll change soon!

 My twenty-seventh birthday was three days ago. Normally I feel nothing when I turn just one year older. I don't know why, but I felt a little something when I turned twenty-seven. It was just a good feeling. Like maybe this year is going to be the best year of all for me. We'll see I guess!

My husband, daughter and I are planning a little weekend trip in February. It really can't get here fast enough! I'm really itching to get out of this small town for a while. 

It's going to be nice to spend a couple of days doing fun activities like going to an aquarium, going on a little hike, and playing some putt-putt with my little family. 

I'm still having to be creative with pieces that are already in my closet. The clothing budget is still next-to-nada. Luckily, by mixing up just a few basic items, I was able to put together a whole new outfit!

I practically live in leggings this time of year (if I can be goaded into leaving the house at all) so of course I started with a pair of basic black leggings.

Add to that this great striped tee from the clearance rack and my thrifted purple cardigan, and you've got some neat contrast going on. I threw on this little teal scarf I've got, also thrifted, and the outfit was complete. 

There are so many things about this that I love. First of all, it feels amazing. Secondly, it is super-comfy. I love the stripes because they are fun, and also because I love proving people wrong about them. I love the colors too! I wore this outfit on my actual birthday, and it helped it feel so good to be twenty-seven.

Striped tee- Sears

Black leggings- Wal-Mart

Purple flats- thrifted

Purple cardigan- thrifted

Teal scarf- thrifted

Thanks for reading!