Owl Observations

You know how every family has that one piece of decoration that's always been there, in the backgrounds of years and years of photos, the one that gets handed down 'til it eventually reaches the youngest child? For me and my pack, it's been owls. In particular, a large 70's style painting of a mother and her owlet that hangs in my living room today. I'm not entirely sure what it is about it, but I love it in such a way that I suspect I draw power from it....maybe.

Anyway, what I'm really getting at is the complicated fact that I absolutely adore owls, and I've noticed lately that I am definitely not alone. Personally, I'm partial to retro, vintage, 70's owls. I rock owl necklaces, rings....hell, just the other day I discovered owl impressions on my favorite "leather" flip flops.....coincidence? I think not.

 This old school beauty is only $8 on Etsy.com



  These sew-on patches are adorable and SO deliciously throwback. They'd be fuckin' cute on blue jeans or a bag. Snatch a set of 2 at Etsy.com for $3.50






Maybe it's because they're a symbol of wisdom and freedom, or their all knowing globes for eyes, or nocturnal nature that draws us towards them. Or maybe it's just society regurgitating certain threads called "fads" running through our cyclical web of culture. Everything moves in a circular motion, right? Karma, the life cycle, nature, our circulatory system, and apparently, fashion trends and whatnot. We always go back to revisit times that have already passed. It's like we feel that there's more there than we previously learned, so we need to go back, retrace our steps and remember.

Frugal Fall Fashion Finds

Hiya, Dollface!
Although I wouldn't dare refer to myself as "trendy", I do adore fashion like any not-so-regular woman.
The year is dwindling down to its last months, and lovely, crisp Fall is gliding in on our heels (or in her's) with beautiful, earthy orange tones, and bold blues and reds.

 

Forever 21 has been supplying fashionable and affordable gear for us thrifty chicks for many, many moons, so it's no surprise that they're offering us these Halloween-orange, denim skinny jeans.  $27.80 - Buy them at Forever21 Also, if paired with a burnt-yellow sweater, you have a better chance at remaining camouflaged by leaves while you're cat napping in the yard instead of actually raking. Also, instead of whatever else you really don't want to do that day. Go on, go outside...it's groovy out there.
This multi-tonal sweater has a nice distressed look. Get it for $29.80 at Forever21



First of all, I don't care who you are. Everybody likes Target. Period.  This time, I found this super cute and ultra chic Xhilaration dress for $24.99. I'm really loving the blue and brown blend, not to mention the throwback zipper and boho vibe. Snag it at Target



Now this next item is currently out of stock (sad face), but keep an eye out because it's totally worth it for $24.99!

Ever wanna be bold and try new color combos? Try it out this fall. :) Pair with either of these two colors and styles to create a playful, sophisticated look for less dough.

$19.99 at Target

 $26.99 at Target