Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Grey




Shirt- JCP  option  similar  option
sweater- thrifted  option  option
skirt- Old Navy  option  option  option  option
tights- Target
boots- shoes.com  option   option   option   option
necklace- online boutique  option  option
worn Dec. 20, 2015
 
It got cold for about half a day, so of course I rushed to wear the flannel, boots, and tights. I wore this to church the Sunday before Christmas. Green was my go to holiday color last week. I boycotted red. I have a love hate relationship with red. I digress. Back to the outfit- I really liked it even though I'm clashing the green/navy plaid with a black stripe. For some reason, my closet didn't seem to have the perfect shirt for this outfit, so I went with what I had. As much as I liked this, I was sweating by the time I got home. The cold front was short lived and it's been in the high 70s to 80s since. Yep, we're at day 9 of continuous hot weather in December.

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Monday, December 28, 2015

Checkin' it twice





Blazer- Gap  option  option  option
blouse- JCPenney option  option  option
pants- Belks  option  option  option
shoes- Tahari via TJMaxx option  option  option
necklace- JCP  option option
worn Dec. 11, 2015
 
Makin' a list, checkin' it twice... oh wait, that was last week. Christmas is over. I hope you had a great one and all your wishes came true.
 
I couldn't help it with the title. These checkered pants are just so much fun. These were a "for me" purchase while Christmas shopping. I've been wanting to add some more work appropriate slim leg pants to my wardrobe but I have a hard time finding them to fit. Slim or straight leg usually means slim all the way from the waist down and that's not going to work for this curvy girl.  I sized up a couple of sizes with these and was pleased with the results. They were on sale, so they were mine. 
 
I will try to photograph them better next time. I need to make some adjustments to the lens I've been using. I hope adjustments correct a focus problem with it. If not, I'll be looking for a new 50mm lens.

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Saturday, December 26, 2015

Saturday shopping - after Christmas sales

Did you get some loot to spend? After Christmas sales are a great time to spend it. Here are some of my picks from the best sales going on right now.

Ann Taylor has 60% off with code WINTER60. It's a great time to beef up your work wear or accessories.

 

I've got last year's version of the pave cabochon bracelet and get lots of compliments on it. It's a steal right now. A white tunic/ tuxedo shirt would make a great basic for layering and endless outfits. A long gold tassel necklace is one of my favorite accessories. I think this gold diamond jacquard pencil skirt could pull double duty for New Year's Eve.

 
Express has a 50% off sale going on now!

A sweater dress is a great piece to add to a winter wardrobe. It's a great time to snatch up a much loved portifino or the knit moto jacket. I could see that jacket paired with the sweater dress and a great pair of booties.


Banana Republic is offering 50% off on select items.


 


The faux fur sweater scarf and the bow tie tee just went into my cart! Now a good time to get a winter coat and this plaid one would be the perfect touch to any outfit.

I haven't even gotten to the Nordstrom half yearly sale. So much shopping, so little time!

Happy Shopping!

Friday, December 25, 2015

Merry Christmas!



Merry Christmas! Thanks to each of you who visit, comment, and support my blog.  I've seen a bit of growth during the last year and I'm thankful to you for it. You make this fun and worthwhile.

I wish every one of you a wonderful day and weekend with family, friends, lot of food and gifts, but I pray you have received the most precious gift of all- our Lord Jesus and Savior!

Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Pink, polka dots and pearls




Cardigan- via poshmark  option  option  option
top- TJMaxx  option  option  option
pants- JCPenney  option  option  option
shoes- TJMaxx  option  option  option
necklace- vintage  option  option  option
 
Merry Christmas Eve eve! I'm all kinds of excited that today is my Friday for the week and I'm really keeping my fingers crossed that it's a short day (sometimes we get dismissed a few hours early) or at least that it goes by quickly. I'm looking forward to sleeping in, baking cookies, watching Christmas movies and seeing family over the next couple of days. I know lots of folks are taking blog breaks. I don't know if I'll post or not for the rest of the week, but if I'm not back I wish you the Merriest of Christmases!
 
Pink, polka dots and pearls- what could be more girly? Lace, tulle- well, it's all a matter of opinion. My girly outfits still have to say I mean business for the office, so here's my version. I think I'd like to have a chunky pearl necklace, but I made do with this super long strand of vintage faux pearls. It belonged to my aunt and was passed to me. She had excellent taste in clothes and jewelry and was a beautiful fiery red head. I believe we would have been the best of friends, but she passed away when I was five. The necklace is long enough to layer three times, so that's what I did.

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