Cool Mornings

03 Sunday May 2015

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Big Buddha, blue mirror sunglasses, Boyfriend Jeans, clear sunglasses frame, Converse All Stars, Embellished, Grey Sweatshirt, j.crew sunglasses, light wash jeans, pink bag, Pink Tote, Red Striped Tee

I am very hopeful that Spring is in full swing but the mornings are a bit cool.. so I seem to start my day wearing more that I am at the end of the day. This morning started with an old pair of GAP Jeans that look very boyfriend-esque and are in a light wash — they are called Slim Fit. This pair I cut the bottom and gave it a little roll to crop them up. This is another pair that I bought 2 sizes about 13 years ago (the other pair is seen here). I am so comfortable in sweatshirts lately…this is my embellished gray from Target (also seen here and here). The striped tee underneath is a new favorite (Faded Glory, Walmart) — it’s got a high-low hem that is perfect for half tucks. You’ll definitely be seeing more of this shirt this summer. The accessories in this outfit comprise of a scarf (a gift), my Converse All Stars (read more about these here), my Target watch clearance find (also see here) and a gloriously pink bag by Big Budda (TJ Maxx-also see here) and sunnies are J.Crew Factory last year (similar here and here).

Sporty Nice

29 Wednesday Apr 2015

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Aviators, aztec skirt, boyfriends watch navy, capri leggings, Report Slip On Mettalic slip on sneaker, Target Watch

I love this outfit. It is so comfortable but still looks cute. This is how I usually wear this skirt (a TJ Maxx magical find, also seen here). You can buy it here, on sale for $29.99. With cropped leggings (Danskin, Walmart) and this short sleeved turtleneck which is old school Victoria’s Secret Tee Shop…at least 11 years old. I also have it in grey which matches the skirt perfectly. My metallic Report slip ons (seen here and here) make this outfit even more comfortable. And another new watch from Target — found it on clearance for $10 and could not resist. Since I am obsessed with navy, it fits into my collection nicely. Note the Tachymeter… 🙂

M’s Closet

27 Monday Apr 2015

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Aviators, Baseball Jersey, Big Buddah Tote, Casual, casual outfit, Converse All Stars, Denim Leggings, Gap, Hot Pink Bag, Men's baseball Jersey, Pink Tote, Ray-Ban, Silver Boyfriend Watch, stealing from his closet, Target Boyfriend Watch Silver, White All Stars

Yes, yes it is. M was just looking over my shoulder as I was editing some photos and said… “Is that my shirt?”, “Looks better on you then it does on me!”. Love him. Anyway, it’s baseball season and I saw an outfit on another blog that I stalk and thought about my hubby’s closet. Great idea! Along with my GAP Skinny Denim Leggings (seen here and here), Converse All Stars (see this post for my tip on keeping them looking whiter longer) and my new bag for spring/summer this Big Buddah bag (TJ Maxx) in a glorious Hot Pink! Also, I did some watch shopping at my favorite spot, Target! I get the best boyfriend watches there for $10 to $20. And extra $10 gets them sized properly for my unusually small wrists. And so my collection grows. This one (similar here) reminds me of the TAG I bought M for our first anniversary. The extra chunkiness of the watch matches the oversized baseball jersey perfectly!

Pretend it’s Fall

23 Thursday Apr 2015

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Black Skinnies, Black Suede Booties, Denim Jacket, Fair Isle Sweater, J.Crew inspiration, Quilted Fleece Vest, Skinny Cargo Pants, White Tee

I cannot believe it was snowing today… but it was. Had to break out the layers. This is an all new combo, never been worn before. Black cargo skinnies (seen here and here with the booties), chunky white long sleeved T (also seen here), this amazing fair isle sweater from the great sweater buy of 2015 (also seen here), black suede booties (also seen here), front quilted fleece vest and my favorite H & M denim jacket (also seen here and here). Of course, most everything is over 2 years old. But I saw this J.Crew pic and loved the layering so I improvised what I already have in my closet to fit the temps. BTW — the high sleeve roll is also J. Crew inspired.

Light Bulb! Untied

22 Wednesday Apr 2015

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Converse All Stars, DIY Slip ons, keeping white sneakers white, Scotch Gaurd

I have been looking for slip on white All Stars for years, but could never find them. So I decided to make my own! Who wants to mess with tying laces everyday — I have found life is so much easier with slip-ons. I just replaced the laces with elastic I bought a the local craft store, laced them up, slipped them on to make sure they were tight enough but not too tight, trimmed the ends an tied them into knots. Voila!

Another tip for white canvas sneakers…Spray them with Scotch Guard before you ever wear them, it will keep them whiter longer. Learned that one from a fellow cheerleader back in college. Genius.

Everyday

21 Tuesday Apr 2015

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Blush sweater, Colorstay Polish Delicious, Elle Sweater, J'adore Sweater, Merona Watch, Metallic Flats, Metallic Sling Backs, Poka dot Denim

So this is my attempt to document my everyday wear. Just simply what I am wearing everyday. I pulled out the Polka Dot Denim (seen here yesterday) again today and matched it up with this adorable blush sweater by Elle I got at Kohl’s on clearance a few weeks ago. The tortoise patent belt is an old favorite. With the gold buckle it just seems to dress up any old pair of jeans and the sling backs are at least 8 years old. Probably older. They are a subtle metallic gold by Nine West. Toe polish is Revlon ColorStay 080 Delicious. Watch is Target — Last year.

Sunny Sunday

20 Monday Apr 2015

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Cat Eye Sunnies, Green Military Jacket, Olive Field Jacket, polka dot denim, Slip on sneakers

What a gorgeous day! We are back from vacation and were lucky enough to come back to nice weather.. which sadly, rarely happens. I was reading one of my favorite blogs and she was talking about getting a back to the basics of her blog and just post about getting dressed everyday. So I am taking inspiration from that and I hope to keep posting outfits, not matter how simple.

Today was sunny but chilly. This pair of polka dot denim is a fun spring favorite. They are Lauren Conrad fro Kohl’s. The Report slip-ons (also seen here) are from this past fall, TJ Maxx. The sweatshirt was given to me by a friend. She cleans out her closet often (complete opposite of me) and I sometimes reap the benefits. I’ve had the olive green field jacket for at least 3 years. It’s super lightweight so it’s great for layering. Also a TJ Maxx buy. I usually wear the sleeves rolled down, but after seeing this pic of Olivia, I thought I’d roll them up for a change. This pair of Cat-eye sunnies are from Target — last summer

Read My Lips

03 Friday Apr 2015

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Boyfriend Jeans, Cat Eye Sunnies, Denim, Embellished, jeans, Juicy Couture, Kohl's Rock and republic, Large Pearly Earrings, Lips, Lucky Brand, Nude Ballet Flats, Sweatshirt

I just got this sweatshirt at Kohl’s for $10! It’s Juicy Couture and just might be my new favorite! I’ve seen some pics lately that have reminded me of theses jeans…J. Crew catalog and then I saw a pic on Pinterest that made me dig them out. They are Lucky Brand and I was wearing them when I met my husband 12 1/2 years ago. I have 2 pairs. One is a size bigger than these, which I wear as more of a boyfriend fit. I bought this scarf in clearance at JoAnn’s a few years ago. It’s a light knit and goes perfect with these amazingly sequined lips! Flats are Steve Madden from DSW, 2 years ago. Earrings and shades are from Target (Spring 2015). Lipstick is chubby stick from Cover Girl. Lipperfection Jumbo Gloss Balm in Jam Twist (color 255).

Sweater Dress

02 Thursday Apr 2015

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Ditto, DSW, Leather Jacket, Steve Madden Bag, Suede shoes, sweater dress, Target, Vintage Earrings

I have missed my sweater dresses this winter. It was so bitterly cold that a dress, of any kind, was hardly an option. This day is still chilly, but so sunny, that it was really perfect weather for this dress. I completed the look with an old leather jacket, suede shoes and my Grandmother’s earrings. The dress is at least 2 years old (Marshall’s). The coat is Target, maybe 7 years old/ Shoes are Ditto from DSW, last year. Bag, Steve Madden (also seen here and here) and sunnies, new from Target.

Bell Bottomed

30 Monday Mar 2015

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Detachable fur collar, Green Strap, Large Clutch, Military style watch, Navy Clutch, Nine West, Olive wrap coat, Olivia Palermo, Short Sleeved Turtleneck, Sleeveless, Target Watch, Trouser Denim, Wrap Sweater

Wide legged denim is coming back. I saw this pic of Olivia Palermo and found inspiration.

While I don’t own any actual bell bottoms, I’ve got lots of wide legged/boot cuts that really resemble a bell bottom. These are a pair that have never left my closet (also seen here with the same faux suede boots). They are more of trouser pant. They are GAP and of course they are really old — About 10 years. The sleeveless sweater wrap is also old (also seen here), TJ Maxx. T was in preschool, so 4 years ago at least. Short sleeved T-neck is Target this past fall (also seen here). If they have them again in 2015, I recommend getting one or 2. The neck is snug but not too tight and oooohhh so soft. The coat is Nine West (also seen here). The clutch was a find! I found it in a Savers store for $4.00. It’s fabric quilted Navy (I’ve already explained my current obsession with Navy in my last outfit post) and it has a long chain strap, so I can wear it cross-body, or double it up and make it a shoulder strap. But mostly I use it as a large clutch. I’m finding a lot of bags that I am making into clutches. I should do a post on that. 🙂 And I just did a major watch buy at Target. They were $10 a piece. I couldn’t resist. Military style accessories are in this Spring. It’s a men’s watch so I had to make some modifications so it would fit. Nothing a pair of scissors and super glue can’t handle.

Denim / GAP / No Longer, Wrap Sweater / TJ Maxx, T-Neck / Target, Coat / Nine West, Clutch / Charlotte Russe, Watch / Target