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St. Patrick’s Day

March 17, 2020February 23, 2022 labelsandlinds

MARCH! ☘️

It is officially my favorite month of the year! A short story as to why I love this month – parts of my family and ancestors are from Ireland, and it has been a country that my grandparents and aunts, uncles, and cousins have always visited while growing up. My poppy (grandfather) loved Ireland, he always told me when I was younger that he couldn’t wait until I got to see the country, he knew I would love the cheery spirit of the Irish, and boy was he right! My sweet Poppy went to be with Jesus on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, of 2010. I miss him every day, and every year gets harder. I got the chance to visit Ireland in fall of 2019 and it was nothing short of amazing. Ireland was everything that I dreamed it would be, or better.

I like to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day all month long, it is my favorite holiday for many reasons! I gathered up a bunch of adorable St. Patty’s Day clothing and accessories, because we have the whole month to celebrate… we need all the St. Patty’s Day style! There are so many positive things I could say about Ireland. One of the things I loved is how every local treated us, they were cheerful, caring, and so helpful along our travels.

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One thing that I am doing this month is running a St. Patrick’s Day themed 5k so I am totally dressing up for that. Give me all the tops and all the green! I am not against wearing my St. Patty’s Day attire all year around either, I mean why not?! I linked everything pictured below, happy shopping!

I got this tee for my sis and I so we can match this month! Shop it here

Snagged this tee and I’m definitely think I’ll wear it in my 5k later in March! Shop it here

How cute is this top?! Authentic pubs were one of the best parts of Ireland – Shop it here

I have lived in this sweatshirt for the past few weeks, no shame! Shop it here

We spent a day in Birmingham last weekend with my sister and brother in law and I wore this adorable tie-dyed sweatshirt. Tye-dye AND shamrocks? Nothing better! It is super comfy and only $22.

My girlfriend has an online boutique and makes the cutest tops! Search the group Madi Lou’s Boos on facebook to order – her designs are all so unique and you can’t beat the quality of her tees! You can also shop at her booth in Apple Barrel Antique’s in Oxford!

The only thing I have not gotten around to is picking out a few recipes to cook on St. Patrick’s Day. Cooking is definitely not my strong point, lol. I did pick up a few goodies in the Target dollar section to decorate with though.

I am praying for a healthy household for each of you during this wild time! Also praying for bank accounts during the quarantine and online shopping addiction, ha!

Happy St. Patrick’s day to all my people ☘️💚

xx, Linds

Valentine’s Day Style

February 7, 2020February 23, 2022 labelsandlinds

VALENTINE’S DAY STYLE

I wanted to write a quick post and share some of the Valentine’s outfits and goodies I found for a steal. Pink is my go-to color all year, so I love styling for Valentine’s Day! I found some of the cutest sweaters, dresses, and heels that will be perfect for a night out with your girls, or a hot date with your person! There are some things that I do like to splurge on – but living on a budget and not spending a ton on materialistic items that we can find so much cheaper is just a great habit to have. All of the sweaters, pumps, and accessories are linked here in my blog post! Happy shopping, and happy Valentine’s Day 💗

First is this adorable silk hot pink dress! I wore it to an event recently and got so many compliments on how fun it was. It was flattering, comfortable, and appropriate, while a little sexy at the same time 💕 This dress is $24 (I am so serious) and I paired with a leopard and clear pump that are less than $20. I LOVE this outfit, and for less than $50 – you can’t beat it!

All the pink sweaters are next! I love a good pink sweater – and honestly, you can never have too many! I put an effort to make sure every pink swearer I shared with you all are budget friendly as well. I have 2 of these and I wear them all the time! Some days, I pair a pink sweater with a pair of pixie work pants and booties for a day in the office, and on other days I throw one on with a pair of high waisted jeans, sneakers, and a cute belt. All of the sweaters I have linked below are less than $30!

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I found 2 more adorable accessories that are a must have for Valentine’s Day! Both are very affordable and will add a pop of color to your Valentine’s style 💕

Looking for a gift for your best gal? I have heard nothing but amazing things about these makeup removers! I plan to snag one myself this weekend.

Whether you are spending the night in with your boo, or having a fun night out with your girlfriends, make the most of this fun holiday! We will be spending the night in, moving things and working on our new house. It’s a work in progress for sure! Happy Shopping, friends!

xoxo – Lindsay

New Chapter – New Name

January 24, 2020January 24, 2020 labelsandlinds

Friends!

There has been so much go on in my life recently, a completely new chapter. Nifty Thrifty Blondie has been my baby since 2017, and will always be part of why I started blogging at age 19 in the first place! SOOO much has changed since I started my blog. I graduated college, started a career (well make it 2), got engaged, bought a house, and now I am working on all the adulting things while planning a wedding and remodeling the new house as well. I am beyond thankful, and I am excited for a new chapter! Changing Nifty Thrifty Blondie’s name is something that has been on my mind for awhile, and lets face it, I’m not really a blondie anymore anyways.

I am looking forward to 2020 more than I can explain! I can’t wait to share wedding festivities, home decor and renovation, a million Frenchie photos, beauty products, sales, steals, and lots of fashion, of course. Labels and Linds is a more simple name, and flows together perfectly. Sometimes my friends ask me why I started blogging in the first place, and I have different answers to be honest. I had hung up my pompoms at the start of junior year in college so I could take an internship, and I wanted a hobby that consisted of something I loved, which is home and fashion. I went out on a limb and launched the blog, and it has turned into something that I love so much. My favorite part of sharing, is helping my friends find amazing things on a budget!

I started to be fashion obsessed years ago when the E! Channel would play episodes of Sex and The City over and over. My mom never allowed me to watch it by myself because it was definitely not appropriate for a 13 year old, but I would sneak home from school and run to the TV to see if E! was playing episodes. They usually were, and I had seen every one by the time I was 16. Sorry mom, love you! My mom understands now that I only wanted to watch it for the fashion part of it, I truly have always been obsessed with shoes. Stay tuned for so many exciting things coming to my blog this year, especially if you’re a young adult and learning ins and outs of adulting! We are deep into wedding planning as well, and I can’t wait to come up with some projects to share with my fellow fiancés. Who can guess what the theme of my bachelorette party is going to be 😉

ps. Meet Tucker’s new baby brother, Finnegan! He is so precious and we are so happy that Tuck has a brother now. We believe he will be happier with a companion, someone to play with 24/7, and never lonely. Taylor’s family has Tucker’s older sister and they decided to have a litter of puppies with her, they are all the most snuggly little love bugs and all went to great homes.

xoxo – Linds

Cozy Gift Guide For HER

November 27, 2019November 27, 2019 labelsandlinds

Hi friends!

It is officially my favorite time of the year! AKA cold weather, Christmas, giving, spending time with family, over decorating, I seriously can not get enough. I do love to dress up, but during the holiday’s I really love to spend time at home, cozied up by the tree with the Hallmark channel on. I find myself grabbing more and more cozy clothes as winter approaches, and getting them as gifts for my friends! Everyone loves a cozy sweater, top, joggers, or even a coat as a gift during the holiday’s. I found a bunch of great cozy gifts for your girls this season and linked all of them for you guys, and they are ALL on sale!

Plush pullovers are a must this season! All of these are so adorable and cozy of course. Shop them here: Brown plush pullover, Ivy plush pullover, Pink teddy pullover, Color Block plush pullover.

You can’t go wrong with a pair of joggers! I have the olive one’s and I LOVE them, they are so comfortable, light weight, and are so easy to throw on with a pair of sneakers. Shop both pair here: Pink plush joggers, Olive joggers.

Next are these puffer coats that are on MAJOR sale right now! Both are less than $50 and are a must have for winter. Shop them here: Dusty puffer, Olive & brown puffer.

Last but not least, Pj’s! Matching pajamas with your besties is the best part of spending time with friends during the holiday festivities! All four of these pair are on sale for $15 and $12 right now, RUN! Striped PJ sets, Plaid PJ set, Plaid button up.

All off these choices are perfect for girly gifts, or even for yourself…I might have ordered a few of the pullovers for myself, ha. Snag all of these great gifts while they are on sale, Happy Shopping!

xoxo – Linds

Transition into Fall 2019

September 30, 2019September 30, 2019 labelsandlinds

Hi beautiful people!

It is that time of year still…that I absolutely cannot stand…90 degree weather in September when all I want to wear is SWEATERS. I am a very hot natured person, always sweating, so this Alabama heat gets to me bad! I have been ready for fall ever since summer weather hit 90 degrees. Nothing better than falling leaves and chilly air am I right?!

My favorite part about a new season is styling new pieces and finding new trends. I am all about diverse staple pieces in my closet that I can wear different ways, especially thrifty pieces that will last a long time! I have been focusing on sweaters, sneakers, and booties (duh) to share with all of you and to be able to jump into the fall season without breaking the bank. We are going on a trip soon and it will be mid 50’s and windy, so it was my perfect excuse to find amazing sweaters that I can share with all of you, for a nifty thrifty price!

Let’s talk about this first flat lay! I ordered my first EVER pair of Spanx leggings….not for $100 though (I could not bring myself to pay that for some dang leggings) I snagged them during the Nordstrom Sale in the summer for $60, totally worth it! I love them already and have officially given them the “pants” roll of my fall wardrobe. No shame! I also found a really cool pair of shimmer Spanx leggings for only $49 that I absolutely love as well. The adorable sweaters pictured above are less than $30, the striped sweater is $26, the light pink sweater is $18, both are amazing quality, and so soft! My Adidas sneakers are only $49, match everything, and are super comfortable… definitely a fall staple piece for me! My champagne luggage set comes with 3 beautiful and spacious pieces, it was a graduation present from Tay’s family and totally makes my luggage dreams come true. I am obsessed!

I have probably gone a little sweater overboard but they make me so excited for fall when they come in the mail! Let’s talk about these sweaters, they are BOTH only $17! The white sweater is great for dressing up or down, and I love the pop of hot pink for a fun/casual look. I got these rain booties for our trip because they are super lightweight and easy to just slip right on with some skinny jeans and a sweater. I did finally snag some skinny jeans online that I l o v e. I have the hardest time finding jeans that I like and that fit me right, juicy booty thick thigh probs….these jeans are the perfect high waist for tucking in tops, and they are less than $40!

We are going to Ireland this month so I have been buying sweaters and booties for weeks! The weather in October is 40’s and 50’s, right up my alley! Stay tuned for alllll the Irish fall photos, I seriously can’t wait to share! I will link more budget friendly sweaters that I have ordered and all the fall booties below!

Sweater Weather: Hunter Green Sweater, Striped Sweater, Cream Sweater, More Stripes, Black Sweater, Grey Sweater, Green Sweater, Tie Front Ribbed

ALLLL the Fall Booties: Patent Rain Booties, Snakeskin Booties, Taupe Booties, Leopard Booties, Grey Booties

Airplane Style: Leopard Joggers, Leopard Pullover, Tommy Sneakers

These styles are everything that I have racked up on so far for fall! I can’t wait to capture them in tons of fall mood photos! Happy fall and happy shopping, friends.

Lindsay