Leopard and Stripes

I'm loving this casual look today. It's actually starting to cool down here, so breaking out my cargo jacket made sense.  I love the leopard and stripes combo and I feel really put together, but comfortable at the same time.  Pants and I aren't always the best of friends, but these red jeans and I get along just fine. Now, if I could just find another pair in a different color that fit this well.   I'm really liking this cobalt option, I'll let you all know what I think once I get in to try them on. What about you all, do you have any suggestion for a good place to buy colored jeans?

Denim Cargo Jacket: $1 Gap (thrifted) Gap Coupons

Stripe Shirt: Loft $12 same / Loft Coupons

Scarf: (free at clothing swap) similar / Nordstrom's Coupon

Jeans: F21 $3 (thrifted) similar

Shoes: Fergalicious $15 similar  / Shoe Dazzle Coupons

Bracelets: Stella and Dot  Chimera, Moxie , Renegade 

Cobalt and Orange

Last year I was ecstatic when I found this Loft skirt at Goodwill and decided to pair it with my cobalt blazer and lace top today.  The first time I wore this skirt I wore it like this, and I was so pleased with myself.  Yipes, that was pretty bad. Today, on the other hand, I really like this. I really like the texture and color mix and definitely think it's an outfit I'll wear again, although I think I might wear it with my cobalt  Portfolio Shirt first.  What do you think, how would you style this skirt? 

Blazer: Loft $30 c/o Chippmuck from contest I won

Blouse: Loft $16 super pretty option

Skirt: Loft $5 pretty option

Necklace: Stella and Dot same

Bracelets: Stella and Dot  Chimera, Moxie , Renegade

Shoes: Fergalicous $30 similar

Buy All The Leopard!

Ok ladies, I think I have a serious case of "buy all the leopard!"  Case in point my Sunday Post.  Last year I was all about leopard heels, now I'm all about leopard everything.  Today I'm wearing my favorite thrift of all time, this leopard dress. I decided to pair it with my teal blazer and I love the overall look.  I'd had this outfit in mind then I saw Lauren pair her cheetah dress with a bright blazer and Tara pair her leopard dress with teal; I was sold!  I think cobalt might be next!  

 

Dress: Emma and Michelle $5 (thrifted) similar

Blazer: Kohl's $20 similar

Belt: Target $12 same /Target Coupons

Bracelets: Chimera, Moxie , Renegade 

Necklace: Stella and Dot Phoenix Pendant 

Shoes: Bandilino $30 similar / DSW Coupons

Linking up with:

Tre-Chic Fashion Thursdays

What I Wore to Work Link-up

Chelsea and Ginny Take On: Halloween

This week Chelsea and I are taking on Halloween.  This year the Grantster is going to be Spider Man.....wearing snow boots, because they give him "power."  I'll definitely share pictures with you all after Halloween.  I bet there are a few of you out there that don't have you costume or your child's costume figured out yet, though.  Here are some fun ideas I found and thought I'd share with you today:

Here are some great kids DIY costume ideas.  I'm so loving the shark one! Link below to check out the details.

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Not sure of how to do your kiddo's makeup?  Check out the link below for some great, easy tips.

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Duct Tape Costumes?  Kind of amazing.  Click the link below for details.

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Need to pull a costume together quickly?  Here are some great ideas.  Click the link below for details.

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My sister Chelsea at  Whatcha Makin' Now has made an amazing Butterfinger Shortbread Bar.  Word is, it's amazing.  Word is, she needs to put them in the mail for me ASAP.  Make sure to stop by  Whatcha Makin' Now to get the details on how to make this bar, perfect for your Halloween get together.....or ya know, tomorrow. : )

Jewel Tones

Almost two months ago I tried on this top and was in love....with everything but the price, that is.  What do you know, it went on sale and they only had one left in the stores, and it happened to be in my size.  It was fate.  You guys.  I love it.  I also got this skirt and love it too.  A navy skirt had been on my list for fall and I really like the structure of this one, but that it's not a traditional pencil skirt.  I've got a number of looks lined up for these too pieces and I'm pretty excited about it. 

Cardigan: NY and Co $10 similar

Top: Loft $30 same

Skirt: Loft $30  same

Necklace: Stella and Dot same

Bracelets: Stella and Dot Renegade, Peacock, Urbane

Shoes: Fergalicous $30 similar

Linking up with:

Tre-Chic Fashion Thursdays

What I Wore to Work Link-up

Stripes and Floral

I thought I'd share with you all some of my favorite "Grant" moments recently.  Being a mother is definitely the best thing that has happened to me, but before I was a mom I had no idea what to expect.

Sweetest thing: Grant was sitting next to me at dinner and declared I am his best friend. : )

Silliest thing: Grandma recently found a bunch of dress up clothes for Grant and he feel in love with the Scooby-Doo costume.  While pretending to be a dog, Gracie (our Beagle) came up wagging her tail.  Grant said to her "Hey, we match!  We both have tails!"

Surprising thing:  I was making dinner, talking to my sister while I thought Grant was watching Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood (best kids' show in my opinion).  I turned around and surprising had to ask why Grant was naked.  Yep.  Evidently he had spilled his water, so he took his clothes off.  Logical, right?

Superhero thing:  While wearing his Spider-Man costume he also added his snow boots "because they give him power!"

Kid cracks me up.

Now to my outfit: After finally picking up this pink skirt at Target I wore it like this the first time.  I seriously love it and really wanted to wear it again before it got too cold for bare legs.  Many of you thought this could be cute with black tights, and I do think I'll give that a try too.  As for today, I totally love this combo.  I recently wore it for girls' night and plan to wear it to school too.  I think the floral scarf is such a fun option with the striped blazer.  

Blazer: Kohl's $17 red option

Top: Loft $22 similar

Scarf: $4 (via Plato's Closet) similar

Skirt: $6 Target same (on sale in stores)

Bracelets: Stella and Dot same and Limited similar

Shoes: Fergalicious $30 similar

Linking up with:

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Get Your Pretty On

Save vs. Splurge: Target and J.Crew Addition

As you all know, price is something that is important to me, and as I was putting together my wishlist for this fall, the pieces below made it onto my list.  Now, I get emails from J.Crew daily, but just can't justify a lot of the prices of things at J.Crew.  That's where Target comes in, specifically Merona at Target.  For the price, I feel the quality is great and below I've put together a side-by-side look at some pieces on my wishlist at both Target and J.Crew.  At the top of my list is the sequin collar shirt from Target.  I'm seriously in love and it's only $22.  What's on your wishlist for the fall and where do you plan to shop for them?

Save: Leopard Flats / Splurge: Leopard Flats

Save: Navy Pencil Skirt / Splurge: Navy Pencil Skirt

Save: Striped Sweater / Splurge: Striped Sweater

Save: Sequin Collar Shirt / Splurge: Jeweled Collar Shirt

Save: Striped Dress / Splurge: Striped Dress