The perfect coat can make an outfit. And when it’s a bit too chilly to even take it off, it IS the outfit! I found this amazing red wool peacoat at Thrift Town before Christmas for $4.99 and was over the moon.

My little one has been wearing it all winter, and it’s the perfect bold red to create a fun look. Here’s a look at our Zoo adventures in her thrifted outfit.

Toddler shades: $1.99 // kitten bobble beanie: $2.99 // priceless.

Tiny mittens with embroidered snowflakes: $0.99
Seeing the zoo with your Granny: heaven

These like-new embroidered boots were already awesome at $2.99, and then
when we put them on our girl for the first time and she started walking around
— THEY HAVE SQUEAKERS IN THE HEELS! OMG. It might be the cutest
thing ever. Every step squeaks. She loves it, and it doubles as a toddler-finder
when she starts to run off! haha Best $3 I’ve spent!

OK, let’s have a moment of momma realness here — some days you don’t
have the time and effort for a super cute fashiony look. This is one of my
favorite tops ($1.99) because it fits & flows well and is SO comfy and simple.
Dark jeans ($3.99), favorite comfy leather boots ($7.99) and a hand knitted
beanie ($0.99): momma comfy for chasing a little around the zoo.

Pretty sure my sister and I were WAY more stoked that
we got the Zoo train/tour to ourselves than the littles were.

Such a fun cozy adventuring day with my loves, in thrifted outfits
that were a fraction ofwhat they would have been elsewhere.
That’s how we roll! Hope you’re having a fab thrifty week!

XO — Kari

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Kari Shipman is thrifty, eco-conscious, and knows the importance
of supporting local charities. She has been our featured blogger
since we started the blog in 2010, and has a serious passion for
fashion. Kari owns her own Fashion Consulting Business, Juniper
James and lives out her passions in Northern California with her
wonderful husband Charles, and their little girl Olive.