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I'm Kelley. If you would like, follow along as I try to make these threads and buttons work for me without making me sad or poor.

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The Rampaging Kelley

The Rampaging Kelley

Dress: Ross – Cardigan: Thrifted – Necklace: Forever21 – Belt: DIY Shown HERE You’d think that I would eventually grow tired of my spray painted neon yellow belt… But, you’d... Continue reading »

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Hi, I’m Kelley.

Hi, I’m Kelley.

I’m an ex-schoolmarm who is excited about all things creative. Photography makes me smile and when I find a new to me dress that fits just right it makes my day. I try to stretch my pretty... Continue reading »

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The Shop

The Shop

Threads and Buttons first started with my personal life and style blog, Threads and Buttons. As a blogger, I realized that there is a huge need for simple and affordable blog design (I’m a... Continue reading »

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The Secretive Kelley

The Secretive Kelley

I have a confession to make… Did you guys notice the blog redesign that I did over the weekend?  Well, it’s all part of a little project that I’ve been working on to help my blog... Continue reading »

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The Smelly Kelley

The Smelly Kelley

Sandals: Target (Similar in blue) –  Jeans: Thrifted (Express) – Top: ThriftedNecklace: Thrifted (Similar styles here) – Bracelet: Gift I don’t have a whole lot to say about this... Continue reading »

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The Violet Kelley

The Violet Kelley

Shoes: Target – Skirt: Thrifted (Similar)–  Belt: Thrifted Shirt: H&M – Cardigan: Thrifted (Similar) – Necklace: Target For some reason I decided to pair purple with purple for this... Continue reading »

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The Not So Small Kelley

The Not So Small Kelley

Shoes: Thrifted – Pants: Thrifted (Similar & Similar in other colors) –  Belt: Thrifted Shirt: Hand-me-down – Cardigan: Forever21 – Necklace: Gift For the past few weeks, my husband and... Continue reading »

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The Nineteenth Photobooth Friday Kelley

The Nineteenth Photobooth Friday Kelley

I know I’m ready for some Photobooth Friday!  Are YOU?! Denim Dress: Thrifted (Similar) – Necklace: Gift – Belt: DIY shown HERE See that cup up there?  The awesomely cool Spiderman one... Continue reading »

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The Ninth Fancy Casual Kelley

The Ninth Fancy Casual Kelley

Cream colored maxi skirt. + Swap the silk blouse for a casual denim jacket = 1 Move from fancy to casualThis Fancy Casual happened so naturally!  I love this skirt (Who am I kidding, I love ALL maxi... Continue reading »

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The Thrifty Advice Offering Kelley

The Thrifty Advice Offering Kelley

Today I’m sharing this outfit as well as a few thrifting tips over at 14 Shades of Grey! So, head on over and check it out. But don’t stray too far, I’ll be back later today with... Continue reading »

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The Dirt Wearing Kelley

The Dirt Wearing Kelley

Shoes: Thrifted (Merona) – Skirt worn as Dress: Thrifted –  Belt: Thrifted – Jacket: Old NavyNecklace – Thrifted (Similar styles here) I wore this outfit all day long on Sunday, and my... Continue reading »

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The Newborn Photographing Kelley

The Newborn Photographing Kelley

In addition to posting here on Threads and Buttons AND guest posting over at Fabric Strips and Ruby Lips today, I’m also posting on the Radiant Photography blog (For all of my new readers out... Continue reading »

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The Warby Parker Owning Kelley

The Warby Parker Owning Kelley

I just realized that I still hadn’t shared the results of my Warby Parker Home Try-On.  I took my preferences, the advice of friends, and your comments and votes, and came up with a winner! I... Continue reading »

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The Jam-Packed Kelley

The Jam-Packed Kelley

Wow guys, today is jam-packed full!  First off, I’m sharing the above outfit and talking about some of my favorite blogs and inspirations on Fabric Strips and Ruby Lips. On top of that, I... Continue reading »

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The Super Excited Kelley

The Super Excited Kelley

Can I just say how much I love my job?  Cause I do.  I love it! Okay, now that that is over with, I have some SUPER exciting news!  Last summer my husband and I got to be a part of a unique... Continue reading »

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The Patio Man Revolting Kelley

The Patio Man Revolting Kelley

Shoes: Thrifted (Steve Madden / Similar) – Skirt: Thrifted (Similar) –  Shirt: Target – Necklace: Gift This is the outfit that I wore on Saturday while hunting down patio furniture with my... Continue reading »

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The Senior Photographing Kelley

The Senior Photographing Kelley

Another week without Photobooth Friday?! (Sorry mom… I know you love them!)  Well, I have a good reason AGAIN, I promise!   Just as April/May is wedding season, it’s also the time for... Continue reading »

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The Procrastinating Kelley

The Procrastinating Kelley

Oxfords: Forever21  – Pants: Thrifted – Blouse: Thrifted – Can you tell that I attacked my lack of color problem HEAD ON?  I went from having no color in my closet to owning TWO pairs of... Continue reading »

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The Smokey Reflective Kelley

The Smokey Reflective Kelley

Shoes: Target  – Dress: Thrifted – Belt: DIY shown HERE – Sweater: Thrifted – Necklace: Spray painted You see that chair I’m sitting in in the third photo? The hubs grabbed it from a... Continue reading »

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The Proof Providing Kelley

The Proof Providing Kelley

Shoes: Gift – Jeans: Old Navy – Top: Thrifted – Sweater: Thrifted (Similar) Clearly, this is not one of my usual outfits.  I don’t actually spend all of my time in athletic shoes, I... Continue reading »