The transformation of a broke, chubby chick: Thrifty Chic Challenge: Day #1

Whew! Pulling this off may be a little more of a task than even I, the Bargain Queen, bargained for. This morning's chaos brought me to the realization that 1) I have to take a picture of myself everyday for the next 30 days (a body confidence challenge in itself) and 2) my whole wardrobe will be on blast for all of you to see, meaning I can't get lazy - there has to be a new outfit every day. I can hear the collective sigh from you now. No, I am not giving up, it is only day #1!!!

Before delving into today's outfit description - what, you were expecting me to be short winded? Pshhhhh...Once I noticed I was at home alone this morning and had to take photos of myself, I downloaded a pretty cool photo timer app on my iPhone, TimerCam, that allowed me to set the iphone up and have 5 seconds to get ready. Yes, I was tired of running back and forth with the TONS of photos I took, but this was MUCH easier than the full body, arm over your head, side-angled duck face shot that gives me the fat cramp. And, it will be nice to use with the fam. So, there is some free advertising for you, TimerCam developer man.

Okay, drum roll please...finally outfit #1...

Bracelets = FREE! A gift from Eric a few years ago from his trip to see Chevelle in Arizona.

Scarf = FREE! A gift from mom from a trade show she went to last year. You will soon notice that mom shows up a lot in my wardrobe! I did learn how to tie the Fancy Scarf Braid from In the Loop Blog.

Top = $3.99 from Carolina Thrift

Jeans = $0.00. Let me explain. Normally, when I rip or tear jeans, I throw them away. But, taking a cue from fellow blogger and knitter, Brenda Dane, and her Cast On "Make Due and Mend" episode, I kept them, whipped out some needle and thread, and went to town. Some of you may question me on this and think that it is a cop-out, but seriously, sewing jeans is a pain in the butt that no one WANTS to do. Throw me some slack here.