Winter blues

Cardigan- JCPenney  option  option  option

blouse- JCP (really old)  option

pants- TJMaxx option

shoes- Payless option  option  option

necklace- BR via ebay option  option  option

bracelet - Cato  option  option

 

This cardigan was one of those items that I kept noticing and thinking about every time I went in the store. I finally gave in and bought it. I love it. I don't like for my cardigans to be too long or have too much bulk in the form of a waterfall because that tends to make me look shorter and chunkier but this one is a perfect length. It's also very soft and comfy. It goes perfectly with this necklace that I hunted down like a mad woman (it's long been discontinued but I went on a world wide web search after seeing it online). So what's not to love?

 

I've already worn this outfit once with navy pants and navy shoes, so I went with a heathered navy this time and nude shoes. I've got one more idea in mind for this cardigan too, and it doesn't involve navy.

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Blanket scarf as poncho

Scarf- Asos  option  option

sweater- Gap   option  option  option  all on sale!

pants- Loft  option  option option

shoes- Target  option  option

necklace- Belks  option  option option

worn Dec. 6, 2015

There are lots of ways to wear a blanket scarf. I wore this to church a few weeks ago and wore my blanket scarf as a wrap/poncho. It was cool but not cold enough to wrap this thing around my neck so this was an easy way to still add some punch to an outfit with a scarf without being too warm. I pretty much copied this whole look from Erin at The Fashion Canvas.

This triple layered necklace was a "me" gift while Christmas shopping this year during Black Friday sales. So selfish, but the sales are too good to pass up.

It's Christmas week! Are you ready? All the presents were wrapped as of last night, so now I'm just looking forward to a short work week, lots of food, family, and presents. I've got to pick up some groceries for the cooking we plan to do, but that's it.

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Gift Guide for the Star Wars fan

The big release was yesterday! Did you go see it? I have a super huge fan in my home, but we are waiting for the crowds to die down before we go see the new Star Wars movie.

If you've got a fan in your life and still need some last minute gifts, these would make great ones. Some are for the younger boy and some are for the boy at heart. Some are even great for the female fan.  All are under $25!

Many of these items are from JCPenney and you can get 10$ off a $25 purchase with code NOWSAV.

BB8 travel case

Pop Saga throw blanket

Death Star Mug

Chewbacca beanie

R2D2 pillow

Men's watch

R2D2 ceramic bank

Boba Fett apron

Boba Fett luggage tag

Yoda beanie

Darth Vader sweatshirt

Storm Trooper Apron


If you still need gifts for the everyone else, check out these guides:


For the beauty guru

For the traveler

For the workout warrior

For the homebody

For the hostess


Happy Shopping!

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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Third times a charm

 

Blazer- Forever 21  option  option

blouse- JCPenney

pants - Gap  option

shoes- Payless  option  option

worn Nov. 30, 2015

 

These photos aren't the best in the world because it was almost too dark to take photos. I've yet to adapt to the time change, as far as getting photos taken goes. I just can't seem to squeeze out a few extra minutes in the mornings. 

 

I've already paired this blouse with purple and with teal. This time I'm going with the cobalt. I'm going to work through the spectrum of colors and get the most use out of this blouse possible. I love a piece that gives so many possibilities.

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Denim and stripes

Denim jacket- Old Navy  option  option     option

stripe shirt- Target  option  option  option

jeans- NYDJ via ebay option  option

shoes- TJMaxx  option    option    option      option

necklace via Poshmark  option

worn Nov. 28, 2015

 

I really liked this outfit when I wore it, but I'm not liking how the shirt looks over the jeans in the photos. The jeans are very thick and the fitted tee over them is adding a little too much bulk in the middle. Next time I'll wear them with a looser shirt or do a tuck. Nonetheless, I still like the combination of navy and olive with a denim jacket. The jeans look a little grey here but they are actually a shade of olive.

 

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Ugly Christmas sweater

 

Sweater- Belk's  option  option  option

faux leather panel leggings- TJMaxx  option  option  option

shoes- Charlotte Russe  option  option

earrings- Jane.com  option  option  option

eyes/ lips- Smashbox

 

 

We had an Ugly Christmas Sweater party with our Sunday School class this past Sunday. I just can't do totally ugly Christmas sweaters, especially when part of the event is in public. Truthfully, I think all Christmas sweaters are ugly, but some are worse than others. I did find this one that had a little fun factor to it on clearance at Belk's, so I played along. I wanted to pair this with boots, but it was too hot for even the sweater, so I went with plaid flats.

 

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