free glasses are the best

I have already shared what a great experience I had with Firmoo. But I have to admit, my second experience was even better! These beauties were waiting for me when I got back from my Christmas break and I have hardly taken them off since then.  Unlike my other pair, these have no problem slipping down my nose. Plus I went ahead and added anti-glare to these so driving is easier!

My first pair (the black rectangular frames) were free because all customers get their first pair free. My second pair (the tortoise round frames) were free because Firmoo sent me a coupon code worth $20 out of the blue! And with glasses- frames, lenses, case, cleaning cloth and repair kit- for only $8... I would go for it even without the coupon code. 

I apologize for the selfie overload. I just really love these glasses. Head on over and check out Firmoo for yourself! With that first pair free, you've got nothing to lose :)

What I Wore: #cheapgirlfashion

It all started when I took a self portrait 

(see below)

and realized that I looked pretty cute but was wearing very thrifty/inexpensive things

[$3 Forever 21 sunglasses, $5 Sam Moon faux pearls, and $3 clearance JCPenney top]

And then I realized that most of the time I'm wearing thrifty/inexpensive things

[$3 Forever 21 sunglasses, $0.50 Claire's necklace (from way back when), $5 Ann Taylor Loft top via Goodwill]

And so, #cheapgirlfashion was born. You can follow me on Instagram (chelsealynae) for more fun and thrifty outfits! 

[$5 clearance Charlotte Russe top, $2 mint sorbet nail polish]

This may be one of my favorite thrifty outfits to date!

[hand me down cardigan, $2 Old Navy dress via garage sale, $3 Forever 21 belt, and Blowfish Shoes won in a blog giveaway]

(sans pedicure. not cute.)

I'm loving Goodwill, blog giveaways, Forever 21 for accessories, clothes swaps and hand me downs! I'll take your old clothes. No shame here. 

You see, consumerism invades so much of my perspective

but I want to live my life through God's perspective.

I want to be a good steward of the things God has given me.

So, in my life, that means not stressin over beautiful, expensive clothes

But rather investing my money and time into my students and my church

(and food also, apparently, because I eat a lot).

What's your favorite way to save money and stay fashionable?