Thank you

THANK YOU to our veterans! Thank you for protecting the freedoms we have, to vote and to disagree. I must say I'm sorely disappointed at the actions of some in our country over this election. It is what it is, whether you agree or not. I don't think our veterans fought for you to have the right to show your behind. To disagree, yes, to be ugly, no. It's disrespectful. So for today, let's set it aside and be thankful we still live where we can vote. 

Denim and stripes

Denim jacket- Old Navy  option  option     option

stripe shirt- Target  option  option  option

jeans- NYDJ via ebay option  option

shoes- TJMaxx  option    option    option      option

necklace via Poshmark  option

worn Nov. 28, 2015

 

I really liked this outfit when I wore it, but I'm not liking how the shirt looks over the jeans in the photos. The jeans are very thick and the fitted tee over them is adding a little too much bulk in the middle. Next time I'll wear them with a looser shirt or do a tuck. Nonetheless, I still like the combination of navy and olive with a denim jacket. The jeans look a little grey here but they are actually a shade of olive.

 

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Late to the party

 

Dress- Target- old   option  option  option

scarf- Cato  option  option 

Booties-TJMaxx   option  option  option   option   option

purse- old option   option   option

earrings JCP-- option  option   option

worn Sept. 27, 2015

 

Tassels and pom poms were trendy accessory items this summer, so I'm late to the party with mine. But let me justify. I came across this scarf on clearance ($3.99) recently and the jewel tones screamed fall to me. It's still too hot for traditional scarves so this light number is perfect. It adds some much needed color to this dress. The suede booties indicate I'm ready for fall, so I think this works great as a summer to fall transition outfit. I picked up these booties last year at TJMaxx while searching for some cognac booties. These are a long  way from cognac but were too adorable for me to pass up. I can't find any quite like them now, so I've linked up some suede wedge choices for you and some cut out ankle booties.

 

Let's talk about this dress too. There was a time when I would have only worn something like this just one way, the way it is and would not have recommended it as a must have. However, I've created so many different looks with this that I'll now say a chambray or denim dress is a must have. It's like a blank palette waiting for you to create with. It goes season to season. You can take this piece right into winter with a utility jacket, tights or leggings and boots, like I did here.

 

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Shades of grey

 

Shirt- JCrew- thrifted option option

skirt- Old Navy option  option

booties- Blowfish- TJMaxx options option

necklace- thrifted  option option

Grey is going to be very trendy this fall and that's okay with me. I've always loved grey as a neutral and grey dress pants are a work horse in my work wardrobe. On the casual side, I created this outfit with a skirt that I bought a couple of months back on sale ( I had wished for it since last year) and a grey stripe shirt I found while thrifting. With booties, it was the perfect fall outfit. The tee is a tissue tee so it's not too thick but the sleeves still knock off the early evening chill.

I almost talked myself out of getting the tee. I have a drawer full of long sleeve tees that rarely get worn. But... it was grey- check, stripes- check, JCREW- check and $4. I quickly talked myself back into getting it.

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