Friday, March 6, 2015

Pops of red



 
Blazer- thrifted - option  option
blouse- Old Navy  option  option
pants- Belk's option
belt- thrifted  option  option
necklace- old option  option
shoes- Kenneth Cole Reaction via TJMaxx  similar
worn March 4, 2015
 
We have had temps in the 80's this week so I had to adjust my wardrobe a little. I don't like to be too non-seasonal at the time regardless of the temps, so I stayed with dark colors but pulled out the nautical top since I'm feeling summer here. I added a couple of pops of red to keep it from being too boring. And don't get too jealous- the temps have crashed from 80 to 40 overnight. I know that 40 would be nice to many of you, but the major fluctuations are annoying.
 
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Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Empire waist




 
Denim jacket - Old Navy
dress- gift  option  option
leggings- JCPenney  option
necklace- gift  option  option
bracelet- made by me
boots- (old) Belks  option option
worn March 1, 2015
 
I walked out of our bedroom ready for church Sunday morning wearing this and the hubby says "I just learned what an empire waist is- now I'm a women's fashion expert." Oh really? He went on to explain that the show on TV was showing that an empire waist would lengthen and make a petite person appear taller. He even explained what an empire waist was and where it fell on the garment. I said, you mean like this dress?
 
My fear with these types of dresses on my curvy figure is that is makes me look pregnant. Not a look I want. You see I noted above this dress was a gift. I would not have bought it for myself. Regardless of looks, I managed to be comfortable and stay warm on yet another cold, grey and dreary day.
 
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Friday, February 27, 2015

Navy and brown/ business to casual



Blazer- Limited  option
sweater- thrifted  option
pants- Loft  option 
shoes old  option  option
sneakers (bottom) JCPenney  option  option  option

I've always thought the right shades of navy and brown go together well, so this was an easy outfit to pull together. No pinterest inspiration needed. I just worked off the colors of these plaid pants. These were an impulse spurge last fall. I really didn't need more pants, but they have been a hard working addition. I have a couple of more outfit ideas in mind for them. To challenge myself more, I decided to see if I could dress them down. I typically would only reach for these for a day at the office, but one day I'll retire with a closet full of business attire so maybe I should start thinking more often about whether or not an item can work outside the office. I tossed the blazer and changed the shoes to leopard sneakers, and yes...works as casual for me.

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Thursday, February 26, 2015

Light colored shoes


 
Top- Dress Barn (old) option option
Blazer- Dress Barn (old) option  option option
pants- JCPenney
shoes- Belks option
necklace- JCrew Factory option
worn Feb. 24, 2015
 
I don't normally wear light colored shoes with dark pants. Any thoughts on  that from you guys? I have no problem wearing a colored shoe but otherwise, I tend to stick with dark for dark pants and skirts and light for light pants and skirts. Of course, nude shoes can go with anything, but outside of that, I usually stay with my rule. However, I'm bored with winter and decided maybe I could change the outfits up a bit by rotating through my shoes that haven't been worn. So... this is the result. I like it.

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Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Ad Inspired vintage cardigan



 
Cardigan-old  option  option
shirt- Banana Republic  option option
pants- TJMaxx  option  option
necklace- old (gift) option  option option
shoes Target  option  option
Worn Feb. 20, 2015
 
Below is the inspiration for this outfit, found of course on Pinterest.
 
 
I had almost forgotten about this cardigan. It belonged to my mother  years ago, so it's fair to say it's vintage. I used to wear it a good bit about ten years ago, but haven't in a while. It's one of those pieces that I've never considered tossing because it has maintained and still in good shape. When I saw the inspiration photo, I was reminded of it. I needed a good warm outfit to wear Friday, so out came the cardigan. And I said to myself, on look , it's marled... right on trend. LOL
 
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