Red for Valentine's

Sweater- JCP   option   option

pants- TJMaxx  option   option

scarf- Target  option   option  option

booties- TJMaxx  option  option  option

earrings- JCP   option

worn Jan. 28, 2016

 

I'd wear this outfit any day of the winter season, but if you're wanting to be in the spirit of the upcoming Valentine's holiday, it would be perfect for that. Take the red vneck sweater straight from the office to dinner. Ditch the scarf and add some bling, change to skinny jeans and it becomes a date night outfit without completing changing.

 

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Finds under $25- Valentine's edition

Valentine's Day will be here before you know it, so this week's edition of Saturday Shopping is focusing on items you might want to give your best friend, treat yourself to or drop hints to the sweetie. All of these finds are under $25.

Heart print sweater

heart earrings

the blushed Nudes eyeshadows from Maybelline

heart print pajamas

blush layered sweater

heart scarf

Smashbox lipstick

Godiva chocolates

Love you pillow

heart midi skirt

Adding interest with accessories

Blazer- Dorothy Perkins  option   option

blouse- old  option

skirt- old  option  option

scarf- Tuesday Morning   option   option  option   option

boots- shoes.com  option   option  option

earrings- gift  option  option

 

Without this scarf, I think an outfit of a camel blazer, white blouse and brown skirt would be pretty boring. So I'm all for accessories. This scarf gives some color and interest to the outfit. I must admit, I probably wouldn't have come up with this on my own. There isn't a stitch of brown in the scarf, but with the deep burgundy and blues, it still works with brown. I was inspired by this pin and outfit created by Bridgette Raes. I went with burgundy earrings to tie in the scarf a little more.

 

How do you jazz up neutral pieces?

 

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Leopard, black, and marsala

 

Sweater- JCP  option  option  option

scarf- TJMaxx (old)  option  option  option

pants- Target  option  option  option

shoes- TJMaxx  option option

worn Jan. 11, 2016

 

This is a pretty basic pairing- black turtleneck, trousers and scarf. What gives it a little pop is the color of the trousers and the pattern of the scarf. Booties instead of pumps still work for the office but have a little more edge too. If you've gotten bored with office attire, then rework your basic outfits with color and pattern.

 

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Poncho

Poncho- gift  option option  option

scarf- TJMaxx (old) option  option  option

tee- JCP  option  option

jeans- Loft  option  option 

boots- Nordstrom  option   option  option

worn Dec. 5, 2015

 

We had a slight dip in the temps a couple of weeks ago. I went out for my morning run and it was in the 40's. I thought I could get away with wearing this on a quick shopping trip but by the time I dressed and left the house, the temps had risen back up to the high 60s/70 and I was roasting in this. I also didn't plan on shopping for me, just Christmas gifts for others. But I found a great sale on some slim leg pants and just had to try them on. I don't recommend wearing this many layers and boots if you are going shopping and will be trying on clothes. Just sayin.

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Polka dots

Blazer/ Pants- Gap  option/ option    option  option

shirt- TJMaxx  option  option

scarf- Target (old)  option  option

shoes- Franco Sarto via TJMaxx  similar  option  option

worn Nov. 24, 2015

 

The plain black suit needs a little fun added to it, so I went with polka dots. Polka dots on polka dots, but reverse patterns of black and white so each stands out. I have several pieces in polka dot prints. What about you? What pattern repeats itself in your closet?

 

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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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