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Blouse | Tank (similar) | Slacks | Flats
As promised after my instastories today, here is the outfit I shared along with the links located above.
Please note, the slacks are on SALE! I have had these pants stashed away in my closet for what seems like forever and I dug them out when I could finally fit into them…now they’re a tad bit too big so I may have to take advantage of the sale – Lord knows I can’t bring myself to pay full price on anything!
Shirt | Jeans | Shoes | Sunglasses | Watch | Watch Band
I have always been a jeans and t-shirt kind of girl; I feel my best in casual clothing. We may be currently battling with Mother Nature not knowing what the heck she wants to do on a daily basis, but, you better believe I was going to get these shots in no matter how cold I was, haha. #commitment
I’m still loving these jeggings – I now own a few pairs at this point. God forbid this style is discontinued. This “basic tee” has a little extra flair with a bow at the elbows which I personally love because it can be dressed up, or, down. It’s a soft cotton and very comfortable. The boat neck detail is very flattering to any type of figure, and it’s on sale too! I can’t live without my Chuck’s so I dusted these guys off to pair them with this outfit for a simple, and casual look.
What outfits, or, items of clothing make you feel most comfortable?
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Sweater (similar) | Shirt Dress | Tights | Boots
Happy Tuesday, friends! I can’t believe we only have another week and a half before February (aka my birthday month). I swear as we get older, time goes so much faster, doesn’t it?
I feel like I’ve been wearing this dress on repeat and I am super excited to share that it is on serious SALE!! We are talking $13 on sale so you need to run and grab one before all of the sizes are gone! I love the dress paired with this cardigan – burnt orange has been a favorite of mine this Winter season and it totally reminds me of a sweater that Mr. Rogers would have worn…remember those? It appears that this specific color is sold out at the moment, but, I have linked a similar one that is legit the exact same, and you can never go wrong with a black or gray! I have been loving patterned fishnet tights lately and this pair actually came in a set of 4 that have different designs. I get tons of compliments when I wear them, and I feel like it makes outfits a little more fun without being inappropriate (work wear can be tricky sometimes).
Let’s take a moment to chat about these boots – we’re all here to see what the hype is, right? I will always be the first to say when you purchase shoes, you should always be willing to make an investment for pairs that you know you will either wear often, or keep for a long time. When you buy up, you buy less, and quality supersedes quantity…unless puppies/kittens are involved because we all need multiples of those in our lives. All joking aside, these boots legit bring me joy so I say that’s $149 well spent! These boots are such great quality, are super comfortable, and flatter any body size/type because they also come in a wide calf option! The leather is supple and molds well to the shape of your calf and is so versatile that you can wear them with literally just about anything…I kind of want to get the brown pair.
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On a side note…for those of you that enjoy bloopers and outtakes, here is the perfect one from this photo session with my husband (he’s a good Instagram husband lol). I work very hard to not take myself too seriously which is not easy for me – generally my silliness will come out during photo sessions because it’s just weird for me to have photos taken of me, especially when I’m used to being behind the camera, or, people are watching. So here’s a little gem of me trying to not take the moment so seriously…mid sentence…and a little blurry. Enjoy!
Jacket | Shirt | Capri’s | Shoes
2019 is officially upon us and I have yet to stop on my health journey. I filled you in on my journey in this post, and have no plans to stop there.
Since July 6, 2018 I have shed 35 lbs., and an all over total of 22 inches! It has never been easy for me to lose weight (junk food is a weakness of mine) so this almost 6 month journey has been pretty amazing to watch unfold. I look back on older photos of myself and am in awe of how far I’ve come in such a short period of time. I feel great – especially when I never realized that I felt badly to begin with.
The other day I tried on the pair of capri’s you see above that I bought at the beginning of this journey knowing that I’d “fit into them someday.” Well, today was that day! I had to take a picture to commemorate this moment, of course. I am loving this outfit so much! It is comfortable, and affordable – two of my favorite words when it comes to my wardrobe. You have seen this jacket before in this post. I loved it so much that I bought it again in a smaller size when the other one got too baggy on me…a great problem to have, am I right? Pair these comfy capri’s with a simple tee, faux leather jacket, and some budget friendly hidden wedge sneakers, and you’ve got yourself an outfit that I would happily wear on the daily (if my job would allow, of course).
All of this to say, I am far from where I truly want to be. Not just a number on a scale, but, how I look and feel in clothing. Also…looking at the side photo, I definitely need to work on some booty gains lol.
What are some of your go-to loungewear pieces?
Sherpa Popover | Joggers | Shoes | Mug
Stepped out this morning for a touch of fresh air and to take a minute to reflect on all the things I’m thankful for. I truly am thankful for the people and things in my life every single day, but, today I want to share my top ten.
So many things to be thankful for this year and always! What are you thankful for this year?
I am definitely not a huge fan of Black Friday shopping (the crowds tend to bring out the worst in me lol), but, sometimes the deals just can’t be beat any other time of the year. I have compiled a list of my favorite stores that currently have a sneak peak of the items that will be featured for their Black Friday deals. Honestly this is a huge undertaking to include every single Black Friday deal so I have compiled a handful of my favorite spots to shop frequently. Without further adieu, here are links to my favorite Black Friday deals!
This is pretty much a no-brainer for all of us. Any place that provides a one stop shop is always a good place in my book. The offers range from household items, electronics, and toys so there is literally going to be at least one item for everyone in your family to choose from.
Honestly QVC is pretty similar to Target, in my opinion. They offer such an array of items and I plan to compile gift guides specifically for QVC since it’s pretty hard to narrow down the options. I think we can all appreciate killer deals that are also met with the option to make 6 payments so that we can gift quality items without breaking the bank all once.
If you’re a Nordstrom Fan like me, you won’t want to miss this! We’re talking 60% off people! I linked the women’s sale above, but, here is the men’s, kids, home, and beauty. All I can say is, why doesn’t money grow on trees?!?
Old Navy always has some killer deals and I love that they’re offering some new discount all week long!
50,000 items up for grabs…need I say more?
I’d love to hear if you have plans to go Black Friday shopping! What’s your favorite place to go?
Don’t get me wrong, I love to wear leggings and definitely wish I could wear them on the daily. Unfortunately, I can only get away with so much at work before I get the stink eye for wearing items that can be considered loungewear. This means I have to seek out pieces that are work appropriate and still comfortable.
Ponte-Knit pants are definitely a great alternative to those stretchy works of wonder while still keeping it work appropriate! They are sleek, stretchy, and have the feel of thick yoga pants. Not that I do extraneous activities at work, but, I’d pick these pants over traditional slacks any day. Bonus tidbit, if you’re self-conscious about anything on the lower half of your body, these pants are very forgiving and flattering to all body shapes! I paired these pants with a simple black tank top, a boyfriend sweater (to cover the bum), and this super fun wide brimmed hat! This outfit is super comfortable and the sweater is an awesome way to keep warm during the next few months, or, if you work in a chilly office (like me) this is a great option to keep warm.
Have you tried Ponte pants before?
Cardi-Coat | Swing Dress | Tights | Booties (similar)
I can’t resist a great deal so when Old Navy was having their friends and family sale over the weekend I couldn’t resist taking advantage of a great opportunity to not only add a few more pieces to my collection of clothes that seem to shrink for number of items that fit my new smaller size (not that I’m complaining), but, a few items for my family as well! I had a vision of what items I was going to scoop up to include outfits for the four of us for our Christmas card this year.
I fell in love with this Cardi-Coat (I like to call it a coatigan). It’s super soft, not too heavy, and is super warm without being bulky like a normal coat would be. Plus it has pockets which is huge for me! You can dress it up or down and is very appropriate for those of us that have office based jobs that tend to get a little chilly during the work day. I would legit wear it every single day if I could!
I have been loving dresses lately and honestly I feel that a swing dress is super flattering no matter what your size. This dress is incredibly soft, perfect for the holidays coming up if you prefer to shy away from brighter reds, is a great length (I’m 5’2″ for reference), and has long sleeves to keep you warmer during the colder months.
Did you shop the friends and family sale over the weekend? What were some of your favorite finds?
Car Coat | Tee | Jeans | Booties
Happy Monday! This weekend was slow and steady, and I loved every minute of it! The plans we made didn’t happen so we took advantage of our fireplace and binge watched movies with the kids during the day, then our favorite shows after the kids went to bed – one of my favorite things to do when the leaves begin to turn and the air becomes crisp and chilly.
There is something so special about Fall in Washington and I am loving sweaters and cardigans more this year than I every have before. Honestly, I’m not even mad about it. This is the perfect addition to any wardrobe and comes in a few different colors – the only thing I wish it had was pockets. That being said, it wasn’t a deal breaker when I spotted it. Pair this beauty with a simple tee, skinny jeans (with rolled cuffs, of course), your favorite booties, and you’re good to go!
What are some of your favorite Fall staples to wear?
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