Marsala tunic and vest

 

Top- Pleione via TJMaxx  option  option

pants- Belks option option

shoes- Sears  option  option option

vest- Coldwater Creek (old) option  option  option

necklace- online boutique  option

cross necklace- gift  similar  option

bangles (old)  option  option

worn Nov. 12, 2015

 

I bought this vest a few years back before they were even popular and have struggled to style it and wear it. As long vests and sleeveless blazers  become more popular, it has become a little easier for me to style. Yet, I have several vests of all kinds in my closet and they are not my "go to" pieces. I do like them but just can't remember them or figure them out for me. I like how this outfit turned out. I think it's the color combination I like. I'm a burgundy/oxblood/marsala fan.

 

Do you have a certain piece of clothing you love but find it to be a challenge for you?

 

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Ankle booties

 

Blazer- Dress Barn (old)  option option  option

blouse- thrifted option  option  option

skirt- Target/ thrifted  option  option

shoes- TJMaxx similar  option   option

necklace- Poshmark  option option

eyes- Maybelline blushed nudes

lips- Revlon Raisin Rage

nails- Revlon Sophisticated

 worn Nov. 4, 2015

 

I wore this blazer and top with pants here, but I changed up a bit and went with booties and a skirt. I really like this version. I think this look with be a good one too if I swapped the blazer for a moto jacket. I have stayed away from the moto jackets because I told myself that I couldn't wear them to work but there are some options now that would totally work for the office with an outfit like this one.  I'm thinking that this one, this one or this moto jacket would work. What do you think?

I've been eyeing the nude palettes from Maybelline for a while and finally gave in and purchased the blushed nudes and nudes just before Halloween. Searching for Halloween makeup tutorials got me hooked on general makeup tutorials and some new products so I've been having fun playing with make up lately. I'd recommend this palette if you are looking for some pinks and don't want to spend a ton on colors you may not like.

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Burgundy jeans

Blouse- thrifted  option option  option

scarf- Old Navy  option  option   option

jeans- JYDJ Nordstrom   option   option   option

clutch- thrifted  option  option  option

shoes- Piperlime  option  option  option  option

watch- Fossil  similar

worn Nov. 1, 2015

 

It was in the 80's the day I wore this outfit and these burgundy jeans are a pretty thick winter weight. I was struggling not to melt away in this, but determined to wear some fall items. I was inspired by a GYPO challenge member to put these pieces together. I have no way to link to her since the forum is private, but that's the fun thing about GYPO style challenges- you get so much inspiration from real down to earth ladies.

 

I thrifted this silk camp shirt a few years back but have rarely worn it. It's one of those items that I can't part with because I keep thinking it must be a useful item and a must have, yet I struggle to style it.  Do you have those pieces in your closet?

 

So, it's 38 days to Christmas! Yikes! Have you started shopping or do you wait? If you need some ideas make sure you check out my For the Hostess ideas or any of my Saturday shopping posts.

 

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Almost forgotten

Cardigan - Maurices  option  option  option

blouse- Nordstrom  option

jeans- Levis    option  option  option

booties- JCP (under $50)   option  option

necklace- Loft  option  option

worn Oct. 24, 2015

If you don't have a pair of grey jeans, I recommend you add them to your closet now. I've had mine for three or so years and have been slow to get them in my casual wear rotation, but they really are versatile. They pair well with lots of items. I wore this outfit out to dinner a few weeks ago. It was already dark when I got ready, so ...indoor pics. I almost forgot to post this one.

 I took inspiration for this outfit from Allison's at GYPO suggestion.

Let's not forget our veterans. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!

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Bundle up

Sweater- Old Navy

scarf- Nordstrom  option  option

jeans- Levis boot cut  option

booties- Target (old) option  option  option

Worn Feb. 14, 2015

 

After a week of pinks and reds, this is what I actually wore on Valentine's Day. It started with a trip to the doctor at the immediate care for a cold/sinus infection. This is the third one in three months so I was not dragging around two weeks trying to fight this off on my own. I caved and got some antibiotics. I quickly shed the scarf too because it wasn't really cold that afternoon, but if I needed to bundle up, this would get the job done.

 

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Coral cardigan and booties

 

Cardigan- Gap  option  option  splurge

top- Banana Republic  option option

pants- Belks option

booties- TJMaxx  option

necklace- online boutique  option option

worn Dec. 18, 2014

 

I've been wearing these booties a lot lately and I'm not apologizing for it. They are a great choice for a winter dress shoe. Kind of like a winter pump, just warmer. They are great with skirt or pants.

 

This outfit was inspired by  A Lovely Little Wardrobe. I love it when I find inspiration from real ladies who post real outfits that fit my lifestyle. Is is just me or do you sometimes look at some style bloggers and wonder if and where they really wear the outfits they blog?! If they do, kudos to them. I'm just a small town southern girl with basic pieces.

 

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Holiday wear

 

Sweater- old  option option  option

necklace- gift option

skirt- Dorothy Perkins  option  option  option

tights- old option

booties- TJMaxx  option  option option

worn Dec. 14, 2014

 

I wore this outfit Sunday to church and to our Sunday School Christmas party afterwards. We teach a college and career age Sunday School class (18-30) and they are so much fun. They had an ugly Christmas sweater theme party but I don't have an ugly Christmas sweater and couldn't find one at a thrift, so I just went with one of my favorite sweaters. The color lends itself perfectly to the holidays.

 

I wore tights again for the second time this season. I think some of the below options in tights would be perfect for holiday parties:

 

 

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