Saturday, July 16, 2016

NSale picks- under $100

NSale picks

BP. Geo Pattern Square Scarf • BP • $18.90
BP. Plaid Square Scarf • BP • $18.90
Halogen ® Silk Skinny Scarf • Halogen • $24.90
Phase 3 Whipstitch Wool Floppy Hat • $19.90
DREAMERS BY DEBUT Seam Detail Pullover Sweater • $28.90
Echo Colorblock Knit Fringe Kimono • Echo • $64.90
BP. Crop Stripe Rib Knit Sweater • BP • $24.90
Ten Sixty Sherman Stripe Mock Neck Tank • Ten Sixty Sherman • $21.90
Two by Vince Camuto Sleeveless Waffle Stitch Cowl Neck Sweater • $45.90
BP. Plaid Tunic Shirt • BP • $28.90
Treasure&Bond Sleeveless Plaid Shirt • $45.90
Free People Crossover Sweater • Free People • $58.90
BP. Flare Overalls • BP • $64.90
NYDJ 'Ami' Colored Stretch Super Skinny Jeans (Regular & Petite) • NYDJ • $75.90
NYDJ 'Leann' Stretch Slim Boyfriend Jeans (Regular & Petite) • NYDJ • $82.90
BLANKNYC Moto Utility Pants • Blank NYC • $51.90
Caslon ® Long Sweater Vest (Regular & Petite) • Caslon • $39.90
Halogen ® Long Side Slit Cardigan (Regular & Petite) • Halogen • $49.90
TOMS Majorca Peep Toe Bootie • Toms • $59.97
Hinge 'Villa' Perforated Bootie (Women) • Hinge • $79.90
Lucky Brand 'Bashina' Perforated Bootie (Women) • Lucky Brand • $89.90
Timberland Earthkeepers ® 'Amston' Boot (Women) • Timberland • $84.90
Vince Camuto 'Peera' Cutout Bootie (Women) (Nordstrom Exclusive) • Vince Camuto • $99.90




Ya'll, I'll admit I've had a difficult time getting into the Nordstrom Anniversary sale. Everyone says it's one of the best ones ever, but I've been seeing everyone's picks and posts and I've not been overly impressed.  It's just that it's so hot here, and we may be wearing shorts into October, it's hard for me to even fathom that I need anything for fall.

Are you tired of seeing the same ol' thing over and over? I am. Just sayin. I know there are some popular items we all like, but I get tired of seeing them. But I will admit that the more I see the posts and the more I search the website, the more things grow on me. So I've been searching for some things that can be worn early fall in the South and layered later in the winter. I've also tried to pick some things that haven't been posted over and over, and I kept it under $100. I don't know about your, but some things just aren't in my budget, even on sale.

 I will also be sharing a business professional set of picks later, so make sure you are following me so you won't miss it. There truly are lots of great items out there and it's hard to stick them all in one post.

It's a great time to stock up on some classics and basics or dip your toes into a trend. The skinny neck scarf is coming onto the scene, so now might be a good time to give this trend a try. They have one in a floral print too. If you need boots, buy them now. I bought my cognac riding boots last year, so I don't need any this year. I've got the boots covered with a cognac pair, black pair, and a couple of heeled pairs for work. That's another reason I can't get into the sale- I've got most of my basics covered.

We are in the early access phase so you need a Nordstrom debit or credit card to shop. Sign up here.

 Happy Shopping!

Friday, July 15, 2016

Stripes and knots



 
Top- Nordstrom   option  option
shorts- TJMaxx (old)  option  longer length option  option
shoes- Old Navy  option  option
bracelets- handmade (by me)   option  option  option
 
Have you blown your budget yet at the Nordstrom sale? I'm still looking and debating about whether or not to sign up for the debit card to go ahead and shop. I've got my eye on some bracelets. Last year I bought a couple of these tops. They easily switch from business to casual wear.
 
Speaking of bracelets, I made these on a whim one Friday night and I really didn't think I'd wear them much, but I've worn them several times now. Turns out these earthy tones coordinate with more in my wardrobe than I thought they would. While I had my beads and supplies out, I made this charm wrap bracelet.
 
 I bought this tee in two colors. (Psst... it's still on sale.)  You have already seen the green and blue one. Grey is a favorite and I love grey with red, I love stripes, so what's not to love about grey stripes with red?
 
I hope you have a spectacular weekend! One more week and it will by my birthday weekend.
 
Currently I'm drinking... water, coffee, unsweet tea. Yes, I'm from the south and grew up on sweet tea, but I cut out all sweetened drinks about three years ago. I drink my coffee black, no sugar. How do you like your coffee and tea?
 
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Thursday, July 14, 2016

Oldies but goodies




Blazer- Forever 21  option    option  option
blouse- Poshmark  option  option   option
pants- TJMaxx  option  option
necklace- Poshmark  option  option
earrings- JCPenney  option
shoes- Payless  option  option
 
I've worn all of these pieces before (coral blazer here), but I'm not sure I've shared them together. I love this butterfly print top I found on Poshmark and it has paired nicely with so many other pieces in my wardrobe, both for casual and work wear. You just can't beat a great print.
 
Are you shopping the Nordstrom sale? I'm not a cardholder, so I'll be waiting until public access, but you can shop now if you have a card, credit or debit linked to your bank account.
 
Currently I'm eating.... lots of summer fruit. First it was blueberries, and now I've moved on to watermelon and cherries. We also eat lots of bananas year round. I haven't had any this week and I think I'm going into DTs, lol. What are you currently eating?
 
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Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Making lemonade





Jacket- (old)  option  option
top- Loft  option  option
pants-Loft
shoes- Payless  option option
necklace- JCrew Factory (old) option  option
earrings-old option  option  option
 
This really has nothing to do with lemonade. It's just what I thought of when I looked at this pale yellow shirt. I guess you could say it's making lemonade out of lemons when you take a hot summer day and manage to look summery and polished in work attire. I'm so sick of coming home and peeling wet clothes off of me after work. I manage in the office, but once the day is over and I make a few stops after work, my clothes are stuck to me. Fall where are you?
 
Let's talk about earrings for a minute. Whenever I wear a statement necklace, I like to let it have all the attention. So I fall back to simple 14k gold hoops for earrings. I have had mine since I was a teenager, and sadly, the clasps are worn to the point that I  can't fasten a couple of pairs. The ones I'm wearing here still work. Do you have any classic earrings in your collection? Hoops or studs?
 
Currently I'm watching.... nothing. The Walking Dead is not back on yet. I don't really watch anything else. I went for months once with no cable or TV service of any kind. And I didn't miss it. I think the hubby would miss it now, but not me. When you have TV, you have the news and you have stress because the media is so full of it. What are you watching currently? Any good series I should get into?
 
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Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Summer essentials




 
Top- New York and Co  option   option  option
jeans- Loft  option
necklace- online boutique  option  option
earrings- Tuesday Morning
clutch- Target (old)  option  option
 
Summer essentials- white jeans, or shorts, or crops if you live anywhere near me. It's gotten too hot for these jeans, unless I'm going to be indoors most of the time. Another summer essential should be the off shoulder or cold shoulder top. I think this trend will be around a couple of years at least. I first debuted this top with wide leg linen pants and now I'm pairing it with white jeans. I love the contrast of my darker blue wedge sandals. Add those the summer essential list- a good pair of espadrille wedges.
 
Currently I'm... playing? I'm "playing" catchup with my scrapbooks. I don't play video games or even board games all that often, but the college age kids in the Sunday School class we teach are totally into Pokémon Go. The front of our church is even a stop for catching one. What are you currently playing? Are you into the pokemon craze or any gaming?
 
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