More grey

 

Blazer- old option option

shirt- Banana Republic  option  option  option

pants- Loft

shoes- DSW  option  option  option

necklace- thrifted  option  option  option

lips- Smashblox gloss

worn Jan. 14, 2016

 

I told you yesterday I was in a grey mood last week. Here is another grey outfit. I love the two shades with the black and white stripes and the pop of leopard. My mood has improved but the grey outfits may continue. I love grey as a soft neutral in the winter.

 

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Grey days

Cardigan- Belks  option  option  option

blouse- Nordstrom

skirt- JCP  option  option

tights- JCP  option

shoes- TJMaxx  option  option

necklace- Loft option (on sale)  option (currently 40% off)  option

 

If you follow me on Instagram, then you got a sneak peek of this outfit last week, as well as a peek of how I took the top pieces to a casual look with jeans and different booties.

 

I was in a really down mood last week so I had some literal and figurative "grey days". I guess it's fitting that I wore the color two days in a row. I actually found this to be a cozy and comfortable outfit and I love taking my pencil skirts into winter with tights and booties.

 

I meant to get a post up last Friday but I took the day off work and spent it doing a major closet purge, and didn't get the post up. I can't say that I have that wonderful feeling everyone talks about with "less is more" and I have so much more room in my closet now. I do have a cleaner and more orderly closet but still not the room I'd like to have. I think the issue is that my whole wardrobe goes in there. Sweaters, sweats, tees, and things like that are in my dresser, but every season is in one of those two places. So, I'm curious- do you switch out the items in your closet season to season and store things? and if so, where do you store them? I don't have room to store items elsewhere and in the South we really only have two seasons, not four. Most of my clothing (75-80%)  can be worn year round so there's no real need to store things. If I did, the attic definitely wouldn't be the place because it gets too hot and humid up there in the summer. Dyes and inks would literally run and my clothes would be ruined. I'd love to hear how you handle your wardrobe and storage.

 

It's really hard to have a capsule because I have a work wardrobe, and a casual one. I'd really like it if the two could merge more. I did let go of a lot of items that I've tried to force myself to wear over the last couple of years because I just don't love them anymore and having them there thinking I should wear them is stressful. It does feel better to not have them there. Some things will be donated and some of it is being listed on Poshmark. Feel free to check out my closet if you like.

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Saturday Shopping- Finds under $25

Last week's Saturday shopping post got a lot more views than normal, so that tells me I hit the nail on the head when I said we were all spent out or vowed to save money. Nonetheless, it's still fun to shop and find good deals. Here's another round up of items under $25! Items are either already under $25 or final price with retailer's coupon or reduction will be under $25.

This round up includes some basics like the JCrew stripe turtleneck, some girly statement pieces like the lace skirt from Loft and some just for fun stuff like the pineapple pencil holder and Braids, Buns and twists book!

 

Happy Shopping!

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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Plaid and fur

Dress- Macys  option   option   option

vest- Belks (old)  option  option

tights- JCP   option   option

boots- Nordstrom   option   option

earrings- JCP  option   option

necklace- JCP  option  option

worn Jan. 10, 2016

 

Have plaid and fur become synonymous in the fashion world, like plaid and fall or winter? It's a likely pairing you will see on any given fashion blog, at least the plaid shirt and a vest of some type. I've paired my faux fur vest with a plaid dress and riding boots. It was perfect for a church on a cool Sunday and for attending a baby shower that afternoon.

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Too pretty to hide

Jacket- JCP  option  option

lace top- Nordstrom option  option   option

pants- Loft

booties- TJMaxx   option   option

necklace- Poshmark   option   option

earrings- JCP   option  option

worn Jan. 6, 2016

 

I added this mixed media moto jacket to my wardrobe during the holiday sales. I have far more opportunity to wear office attire than casual, so I paired it with this lace top and pencil pants for an office outfit. I started out the photos with the jacket zipped, but the top is too pretty to hide so I left it open. I think the jacket will work equally well with jeans off duty.

 

I was way past due a trip to the hair salon last week, so I twisted and pinned my bangs back just to get by one more day. Do you have any hair tricks for those last days when you really need to go to the salon for a cut and color? The twist helped hide the ridiculous grey streak I had down the middle.

 

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5 ways to wear a faux fur vest

The faux fur vest is a piece that intimidates many. But it doesn't have to be that way. It's a matter of finding what works for you. I don't care for heavy thick "hairy" looking vest, but I snatched this one up on clearance four years ago and I haven't looked back. It works for me. Whatever your preference in a vest, here are five ways to wear it.

 

 

1. Over a sweater

2. With a sweater dress

3. With black

4. With plaid and jeans

5. With a pencil skirt and booties

 

 

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The possibilities are endless. I have three more vest outfits in mind that I haven't worn yet.

 

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Finds under $25- Saturday Shopping

Let's face it, most of us are spent out after Christmas. We made a resoulution to save money, spend less. If this is you and you still want to shop, you're still in luck. There are some major sales out there right now on things you can wear for a few more months and even into spring. Here are ten picks under $25! (Final prices come in under $25 after codes and automatic discounts at the retailer's site.) Some sizes are limited.

Happy Shopping!