Thursday, February 18, 2010

Uniform Thursday AND a giveaway!!

It's the little things that make us happiest, ya know? One of my favorite things is to check the mailbox at the end of the day. When I was little I would watch out the window for the mail to come and run out to get it. Even now, Al will skip checking the mail because he knows it's my favorite thing to do.

Today's outfit is one of those little things too. The pretty sparkly buttons on this cardigan really make it for me. I love the pretty deep pink color, but the jewel-like buttons really dress it up. I wish I had picked up another color (maybe black?) when Old Navy had these on sale a few months back.


Cardi: Old Navy

Teal top: Target

Pants: JCP

Snow boots: Target

Necklace: gift






I had to jack up the colors a little as I'm still hobbling along using my cell phone camera. I have GOT to find my camera battery charger!!
 How cute is the decoration on this top? They feel like hard little buttons or something similar under the fabric. I snagged this for $6 on my last Target visit (when I got that cute black top for $3!).









I heard on the news 49 states have had snow this year and I think we all are ready for something bright and shiny to perk us up. How about free shoes?! CSN Stores contacted me and is offering up a great pair of shoes to one of our readers.
 

These great Naturalizer loafers are a bright red patent with silver hardware. They retail for $54 and they could be YOURS if you're the lucky winner. To enter the contest just leave a comment telling me what your favorite "little thing" is. You get one entry for your comment, one entry for Tweeting about the contest, one entry for blogging about it, and one for following us. Just leave a separate comment for each and a link if necessary.

This contest is only open to US readers (sorry international gals!) and closes on 2/24/2010 at 11pm EST.

34 comments:

Kelly said...

I know just what you mean about the mail. I loooove getting the mail. It's way better now than when I was a kid though because 1) it's almost all for ME! and 2) I shop online so now there's extra fun stuff that comes in the mail.

Your shirt detail is so cute!

My favorite "little thing" is twirly dresses. When I buy a new dress I'll go home and put it on and twirl and make BF admire it. I'm sure he loves it.

tiff said...

i follow you!

love the cardigan! it's a great color with your skin tone!

♥tiff
fashionintheforest.blogspot.com

Andie said...

love that teal top. too cute.

I would love to enter the contest.

andie325@cox.net

Andie said...

oh, and I'm following ya'll now! :) fun!

tiff said...

http://fashionintheforest.blogspot.com/2010/02/cute-on-cheap-contest.html

Here's my blog post about your blog post LOL

tiff said...

And my favorite little thing is....bras that actually fit right! LOL i know it's kinda lame, but it's so hard to find a good bra!

Sara said...

I am right there with you on the mail! It's the highlight of my day some days! Sad, but true.

My favorite little thing is watching the puppies sleep. They are just so FREAKING CUTE all cuddled up with their head on their paws. Love it!

Sara said...

And I'm a follower!

Totally Inspired said...

Im a follower!

Totally Inspired said...

My favorite little thing is polish on my toenails. I know it sounds silly, but when I look down it always makes me smile on the inside.

Totally Inspired said...

I blogged about the giveaway

http://mrshall-intraining.blogspot.com/2010/02/cute-on-cheap-shoe-giveaway.html

Elly said...

How cute is that shirt! I love the little buttons.

As far as my favorite little thing...hmm, I'd have to say vintage brooches! Shiny and pretty and sparkly (I suspect I was a magpie in a previous life) and often just the thing to perk up an outfit. Thanks for the entry. (And I'm a follower)

Liza said...

I would love getting the mail if those red shoes were in it! :)

Liza said...

Just became a follower!

LibraryChica said...

My favorite thing is a great pencil skirt. Those red shoes would look great with a cute skirt. Enjoy your blog.

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Teresa said...

I'm really enjoying playing with scarves right now.

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CRibbits said...

Like you I love cardigans with little details like maybe a hint of grosgrain or unique buttons.

Milly said...

my fave little things are accessories

oh and i love getting my mail lol

Milly said...

im already a follower

Marianna said...

My favorite little thing is tea time. :)

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Marianna said...

I'm a follower!

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susan said so said...

Oh, I just found your blog via whatiwore2day.blogspot.com and it's an instant favorite! She said, " The American Classic Lucky Blogger Girl is Leslie of Cute on the Cheap. She does preppy nearly every day and it suits her well" - and she's right!

I would have added you to my blogroll even without the giveaway, but I have to admit, I love a cute flat, and a red shoe, so a perfect red flat is just too good to pass up! My fingers are crossed, and so are my toes.

My favorite "little thing" is earrings. I love the way they can change the feel of an outfit so easily, and that they can be had for a song - some of my faves have come from the clearance racks at the end of the season.

xox,
Susan

p.s. I'm a follower, too!

Unknown said...

I, too, love getting mail!!

Nori said...

One of my favorite things is getting into a bed with just washed sheets and freshly shaved legs.

Natalie said...

Oooh, I totally 'get' the mail thing. I love it even more when it's UPS!

For me, a little thing I love is using a new tube of lipstick for the first time when it's all smooth and perfectly shaped still.

Love these red shoes!!
natalieckennedy(at)yahoo(dot)com

Toni said...

Love the blog! My favorite "little thing" is finding a pair of jeans that fit well!!

collen said...

my fav little thing is a great pair of shoes!!
Colleen

Tina said...

Adore, adore, adore that embellished T from Target. What a great find! I recently lost my camera charger and spent a week using my Blackberry to take my blog pics until my replacement charger arrived in the mail. FYI I found a replacement charger for my Canon on Amazon for $17, if you get to that point.

Ok, on to my conest entry...

My favorite little thing is having flat-ironed or curled my hair one day, and then waking up the next day and actually still having hair that looks good and only requires a quick run-through with a brush. Yay for fast mornings!

Tina said...

I follow you through Google Reader.

Sadlebred said...

My favorite little thing is a silver horse bracelet that I've had for years. It goes with everything.

brunette said...

one of my faves is a piping hot mug of tea on an overcast day. mmm...

thanks!

Goober said...

I especially love opening my mailbox and seeing a big pile of magazines - joy!

I adore the detail on your top - so cute!

One of my favorite little things is having a new little something to wear - even if it's just a pair of earings - there is nothing like the thrill of wearing something for the first time!

Goober said...

Oh, and I follow you too.

Raquelita said...

I also love getting mail (so long as it isn't a bill). I also love my little Paris hat locket that I purchased from Etsy.

Great giveaway!