So it all started when I saw Whitney’s pom pom clutch on Peaches In a Pod. I LOVED it! I started seeing it in the hands of other bloggers all over Instagram and was dying to have one of my own, but they were sold out on every link I clicked. One blogger had the exact clutch linked at South Moon Under, but it was $42.00 at the time (it was later marked down to $38.00). This very same clutch, in blue, was only $22.00 at Francesca’s. As much as I wanted the clutch, I wasn’t about to pay double the price for it. So, I searched online, but to no avail. The clutch was sold out pretty much everywhere. I gave up and went on with my life.
That was until last week on a little trip to the mall with my boys. Now, I don’t typically take my boys shopping with me, it’s just asking for trouble. We have an awesome local mall with lots of fun activities for the kids, that I love to take the boys to. So, we were on our way to the outdoor playground and I was doing a little window shopping. Wouldn’t you know it, from the window of Francesca’s there was that little clutch I was so dying to have. I knew it would be risky taking the boys into a small store full of tiny little, breakable things, but to me, the clutch was worth it. So I dove in. I grabbed the clutch and in a brief moment of distraction over their friends and family, buy one get one 60% off sale, I started to browse for that 60% off item. At the very same time I hear a loud crash and what sounded like something breaking. The entire store went silent. I looked over to see my five-year-old, sneaking away with a look of guilt. My first thought was oh my gracious, what broken thing do I have to buy now. Luckily, it was a bowl full of keychains or something and nothing was broken!! I went ahead and checked out, sans my second item before we accidentally burned the joint down.
So, slight embarrassment aside, I came home happy with my clutch. When I told my husband the story and showed him the clutch, he laughed. His take on the clutch was a placemat folded up, with craft pom poms glued to it. He may be slightly right about the craft poms, haha.
Is there anything, that’s sold out, that you’ve been dying to have?
– Brooke
p.s. – remember the top I was telling you about in Wednesday’s post? This is the one. I totally shrank the back, which made me cry, literal tears.
I see why this clutch is so cute indeed.
xo
Pinksole
I can absolutely see the desire for something…and then it being sold out everywhere! I have my eyes on a bag right now and I’m actually on a waitlist believe it or not!! The heart wants what it wants LOL! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston
That clutch is adorable! Glad you were able to find it!
Jill
Doused In Pink
I got a similar clutch and am so on love with it!! You look absolutely amazing in those brights. Like I see sunshine when I look at you in this outfit..so cute!! Happy weekend beautiful babe!!
Haha!! A mamas gotta do what a mamas gotta do! 😉
Oh wow and it matches the top you are wearing perfectly !
I have to say that once too often I do miss out on something on line however I end up finding it. One of the examples was a top from the Missoni collection for Target that i wore yesterday. It was sold out on line and years later: voilá I found it in a thrift shop.
That clutch is darling! I can think of so many things to wear it with. Happy Friday!
Liz
http://Www.lizzieinlace.com
This clutch is perfect for spring and summer! You look wonderful!
Love, Lindsey
http://www.thenomisniche.com/
What a story to get that adorable clutch! But I have to say it was worth it! Now I want one!
You have had the cutest outfits lately, the cutest. I mentioned that on my recent Thursday Moda too where you were my very special Featured Blogger (did you see it?!). That clutch is totally worth it a trip to Francesca’s with the kids. I want it too. Beautiful early Spring look, Brooke.
I cannot wait for our collab on Wednesday. =)
http://eleganceandmommyhood.blogspot.com/2017/04/thursday-moda-58-blush-pink-floral-and.html
Adorable! So glad you found it, even with some minor embarrassment!
Laura
http://www.blackcoffeebeautiful.com
You look so so so cute! This has to be one of my favorite outfits that I’ve seen today. It’s casual and cute and so colorful!
Tina
http://www.justatinabit.com
Last week, I gushed about your perforated tote. I need this clutch too. Simply too cute!
Abby of Life in the Fash Lane
You totally do! Thanks Abby!
Aw that’s so sweet Tina! Thank you.
Haha, totally worth it!
You are too sweet Ada!! Your kind words have really made my day. 🙂
So worth it!! I feel like most days are a circus with these two boys, haha!
Thank you so much Lindsey!
Thanks Liz! I’m so excited to wear it with summer dresses!
That’s even better your found it years later at a thrift shop!!
Gotta do it!! haha
You always have the best comments! Seriously!
Thanks Jill!
It’s painful!! I bet that bag is fabulous!
Thanks Rachelle!
I love how colorful your outfit is! And that pom pom clutch is so cute! I’ve been so obsessed with everything pom pom lately! 🙂
xo, Chloe // http://funinthecloset.com/soft-urban-feels/