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Blanket Statement

15 Thursday Jan 2015

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This is the scarf that started it all.  Well, not exactly this one, but one very similar.  The one I fell in love with was sold out.  So, I happened upon this one (somehow I cannot get the link to work — search Oversized Square Scarf In Check at ASOS.com) and it is truly a blanket scarf.  It is so big I half wonder if it isn’t actually a blanket and they decided to jump on the Blanket Scarf bandwagon and market it as a scarf.  Worn with my cargo skinnies (seen here with the boots and here), snow boots (not particularly fashionable, but necessary) and a basic crewneck navy sweatshirt I bought in menswear, half tucked.  So cozy, I didn’t feel the need for a coat on this day.

Scarf / ASOS, Sweatshirt / Faded Glory (can’t find it online), Camo Skinnies / Gap (no longer available), Boots/Patgonia Lugano (no longer available)

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Deep Freeze

09 Friday Jan 2015

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Brrr…. good thing I found this coat last week!  It’s all I’ve worn since then!  I wandered into gap and they were having an additional 60% off sale. I had just seen these pics of Olivia Palermo, so after I tried it on, I was inspired and bought it. The slouchy hat is new too (cute, right?)– American Eagle has a huge selection of hats on sale right now. I might have to go back for more.  I love my hats!  The rest of the outfit is basic.  My go to V-neck tee (also seen here), black cargo pants (seen here), suede booties (seen here and here).

Sorry for all the mirror selfies, but I am trying to post outfits as often as I can.  I hope to get back outside to take some pics soon.  I just need a little break in the weather. 🙂

Coat / GAP, Hat / American Eagle (sorry, no link), T-shirt / Walmart, Cargo Skinnies / Target (no longer available), Booties / White Mountain (similar here)

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Blanket Scarf Obsessed

05 Monday Jan 2015

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I am in love with these blanket scarves.  I now have 2 of them and plan to be wearing them all winter and into the spring.  I spotted this one at American Eagle while shopping for my niece. Today we took the kids slot car racing at a local hobby shop and out to dinner after at a local dive that serves AMAZING burgers. This oversized denim shirt and sweatshirt combo is one I’ve worn before (here), but it’s perfect for skinnies and leggings and today I am definitely feeling comfy leggings (need room for that burger!). These leggings were a gamble find at Walmart. The material is thick and I like the front seaming.  I went with booties for a more casual look.

Denim Shirt (Old)/Old Navy, Embellished Sweatshirt/Target (no longer available), Leggings/Faded Glory, Booties/White Mountain (similar here), Scarf/American Eagle

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Same Plaid, New Play

03 Saturday Jan 2015

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Always rushing these last 2 weeks.  Took a quick pic before leaving this day for Christmas with my brother’s family.  Same plaid shirt from earlier this week (I love it so much) with a knit skirt I found at TJ Maxx, black tights, over the knee suede boots and this gem of a belt I think I may have hijacked from my mother 30 years ago.

This skirt has gotten some major wear since I bought it.  It is just adorable and I love the detail just below the waist and the flutter at the bottom.  It makes me look more hippy than I am, but it’s worth it.

Plaid Forever

29 Monday Dec 2014

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How was your Holiday?  Mine was exhausting!  As seen by my face in the pictures… should have worn sunglasses.  I am trying harder to post more outfits so please focus on the outfit…not the overtired looking gal wearing the outfit.  I’ve got a couple more to share from the last week of celebrations but today’s is casual for taking the kids bowling with some friends.  I love my new plaid shirt.  It’s in the Stewart Plaid I’ve been drooling over since the Lands End catalog came out. Black cords/Converse (Target), Boots, over the knee Suede/Chinese Laundry, Bag/Steve Madden, Denim Jacket/H&M (sooooo old), Scarf/? but have you noticed that scarves are being worn long like this now?  Take note.

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Don’t you just love it?

Holiday Hustle

21 Sunday Dec 2014

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DSC02906DSC02907DSC02923DSC02913Are you crazy busy right now?  So are we!  And today is no exception.  We went to see a play with the kids, the new skating rink downtown (can’t wait to skate on it over break!) and then off to a house party!  Too busy to change clothes, so I had to pick something that would work for all 3 events.  I started with the blue skinny cords (similar here).  Mine are by Lauren Conrad from Kohls.  I’ve said it before, but her jeans fit me so well.  They are more generous in the hips and thighs and the waist doesn’t gap for me. The shirt is my oversized menswear shirt (also seen here and here and here).  I tucked in the front only to show a bit of waist and the way the shirt blouses it hides any muffin top that might sneak out.  The shirt is a little sheer so I have layered it with my fav cami from Express (ooohh.. they’re on sale. I might have to restock), which also helps to smooth out any middle imperfections.  If you want to add these camis to your wardrobe, and want to know about sizing…I wear a medium comfortably. I would also say that they are better after the first washing.  Ok, moving on…this look needed some accessories!  The leopard belt (Target) won out over a skinny patent leather, and I love this necklace (J.Crew, last Christmas, similar here). It’s got many different colors that I can wear it with just about anything. There are so many cool statement necklaces out there. Check out Baublebar.com if you’re looking to add to your collection. Boots are Chinese Laundry (also seen here and here). Bag is Steve Madden (also seen here). Watch is Target.

Holiday Party Day!

19 Friday Dec 2014

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 Today’s outfit was for both kiddos holiday parties at school.  I ran errands in between.  So much to do!  I always try to dress up a little for their parties.  It makes them feel like it’s a special day…and it is.  This is what shook out of my closet today. The newest thing is the purse.  I bought it last year after being inspired by this bag and this blog.  I love skinny jeans, but I love the way these flare fit too.  They are trouser jeans from Gap — seriously at least 10 years old.  Similar here and here The lace blouse has been seen before here and is a TJ Maxx find last year (also seen here).  If you’re looking for one, make sure you look for one that has the scalloped hem. I wear it alone or with layers it adds so much more than a straight hem.  The sweater is from BCBGMaxazaria from about 7 years ago.  I wear it all the time in the winter.  It’s surprisingly warm.  The bracelet is Anne Klein (bought it from my neighbor at her yard sale–total find). Boots are suede knee highs, and heels!  So rare for me. 🙂

Am I Blushing?

12 Friday Dec 2014

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DSC02747I read somewhere this week that trending colors this year include Navy and Blush.  I love Navy.  So much better than black as a neutral.  And blush is a color that I buy for myself because it looks good with my skin tone, so, I happen to already have some in my closet.  As usual, a simple comment or photo sent me digging through what I already own.  Today was chilly, but not too cold, so I layered a sleeveless lace top under my blush polka dot sweater, which is short enough so you can actually see the lace top (both 2013 TJ Maxx).  More pattern, more texture.  My jeans are actually Legging Jeans from Gap, these are a little different wash from mine but the same fit.  They’re great after one or 2 wears and perfect to go inside boots.  The boots are my new favorites, over the knee, Chinese Laundry.  The scarf is an old Banana Republic find.. I think it was actually a sarong.  It is a great neutral color so I have always used it as a wrap (early in it’s life–Y2Kish or a scarf–recent years).  My Utility Jacket is another TJ Maxx find (sashimi-similar here), It’s really light so I layer with it all the time.  I wear it over sweaters, fleece jackets and vests.

Inspired!

08 Monday Dec 2014

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This outfit is inspired by a little Dr. Mindy Lahiri and a little by Gwen Stefani.  I love how Mindy wears these adorable outfits on her show. She layers, mixes prints and boldly wears tight dresses in an amazing way!  If you haven’t seen The Mindy Project, check out her style here.  Just love her.  Then I saw an episode of The Voice with Gwen in this adorable (no doubt, LAMB, pun intended) pantsuit with a white collar and it got me thinking about my own closet.  Time to dig out the white dress shirts.  I bought this sweater dress at Marshall’s for $30 (sorry, can’t find a shopping link).  I love sweater dresses and knew I could layer this one.  It is a little snugger than I am usually comfortable with, but with the bone colored patent belt (Target), I thought it looked cute.  The shirt is an old shirt, but what I like about this one are the french cuffs.  Black tights and my new (early Christmas present) over the knee boots!  Which is my favorite part of the whole outfit.  I have been watching Olivia Palermo (love this blog) walk around New York City for in a pair of gorgeous boots for over a year now.  Hers are high heeled and tall.  More thigh high than over the knee. I needed to steal that look.. but no heels for me and my lifestyle and find ones that were as high as hers for an affordable price is nearly impossible.  What I did find were these! They are by Chinese Laundry and I love them (on a side note, now O.P. is wearing a pair exactly like them…yay!)  The earrings are also a change for me –large pearls (faux, of course).  I saw this pair on another favorite blog, Hello Fashion, and it inspired me to buy these from Target.

Perfect Packing Snow

01 Monday Dec 2014

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If you live where there is snow, you know exactly what I mean.  It’s really all you hope for when it snows.  And this day we had it!  Again I have re-mixed and re-used.  The jean shirt (which is what they called it when I bought it, now should I call it chambray?) is a throwback to, gosh, maybe college?  My mid-20’s at the latest.  But since oversized menswear is in.. I took the chance.  I think it is actually a men’s shirt.  Along with my staple skinnies in camouflage (Gap seen here) and this embellished Mossimo sweatshirt (seen here).  Houndstooth scarf is Coach (gift), hat is Target (simple cable knit in ivory), mittens are also Target and boots are Patagonia Lugano style (old).