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March 2019 Amazon Try On

March 9, 2019

I received such a positive response from the last Amazon try on that I decided this would become a regular occurrence! I am having so much fun finding pieces for every occasion and love that all of these pieces can be dressed up, and down.

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Outfit #1
Top | Leggings (as seen in the Instastory…I failed to photo the outfit) | Jeans | Sneakers

Wearing a size medium in the top and leggings. They both run TTS and are incredibly comfortable! Pair the casual outfit with my favorite Chuck Taylor’s and you’re ready to take on the world!

Outfit #2
Top | Pants | Jeans | Shoes

Wearing a size medium in the top and 12 in the pants. Both are TTS. Size up in the shoes by half a size. I am wearing a 7.5 (normal size is 7).

Outfit #3
Top | Pants | Shoes

Wearing a size 6 in the top and runs TTS.

Outfit #4
Top | Pants | Shoes |Top

Wearing a size medium in the top and runs TTS.

The Perfect Coatigan

November 6, 2018

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?

Fostering Interests

October 30, 2018

I’m sure I say this every year, but, I love the age my kids are at right now – don’t get me wrong, I definitely wish they were still tiny and squishy, but, I love that they’re becoming independent tiny adults. Makes my mama heart happy to see my kids trying new things and enjoying life in general. I never want to stifle their interests, instead it’s my job to foster their interests (unless that interest involves creepy crawly things and danger).

My son has recently become very interested in photography so my husband and I got him his own Polaroid camera so that he can take photos and get that instant gratification of a tangible photo. So, Ryder asked if he could take pictures of me yesterday when I got home from work. He grabbed my phone, opened up the camera app, selected the portrait option and away we went! I have to say, he’s not too shabby at this photography business. A few are a little grainy, but, I love them all the same even if they’re not “professionally” done.

He though it was hilarious to bark orders about poses I should do…including a dab or two per his request. I may very well have rolled my eyes a few times, but, he was having a blast and it was so sweet to see him excited about the next shot. I love that I can document things my kids have done here and share them with everyone because their accomplishments make me beam with pride.

He may very well be onto something and if he’s not careful, he will be my new photographer…sorry, husband!

Budget Friendly Fall Shoe Picks

October 23, 2018

Clearly I have a shoe problem…one I’m willing to endure. I think the reason why I’ve always been a shoe fan is the fact that no matter what changes occur in my life (and my body) my size never changes, and some pairs feel like “home” to me.

The other day a co-worker asked about Fall shoe options that needed hit a few must have items on her list:

Budget friendly.
Work appropriate options.
Casual options.
Are not boots/booties….this is just blasphemy I tell you! I am biased though and that’s okay!

I came up with a few options that I am happy to say fit within the guideline of the must have items. Let me say first off that budget friendly means something different to everyone. For me, budget friendly is Target and Payless Shoe Source (both of which have some pretty great options – you just have to know what you’re looking for, for quality purposes). The saying, “you pay for what you get” is absolutely true in most cases. I can honestly say that I have not been disappointed in any Target shoe picks (in my experience).

Below you will find my top 5 favorites that are all incredible dupes for high end options. All of the Target finds are under $30 which is super budget friendly and the quality of the brands has been pretty tried and true for me. All options range from casual to work wear appropriate to include a neutral palette – leopard is definitely a neutral and pairs well will just about any pop of color. Loafers of any sort are really in right now and they have such a classic design that it would behoove you to grab a pair or two. All shoe picks below would be great for a capsule wardrobe if that’s something you’re into because you can literally pair them with just about anything you have in your closet.

Of course, I can’t leave out my Chuck’s (seen above). Although these are not sold at Target, I couldn’t leave them out of the mix. They are such a classic sneaker and can be dressed up/down. I have 5 different pairs and am constantly having to talk myself out of buying another pair…I’m not always successful haha. Again though, my feet aren’t growing anymore and I can justify filling my closet with shoes that will last me as long as I need them to. Although Chuck’s are not considered a work appropriate shoe in most cases, for desk related positions these could be a sensible option when paired with a pair of skinny slacks, button-down shirt, and cozy sweater. I love the laid back feel of Chuck’s.

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There are truly so many options to choose from and when you’re keeping things budget friendly, I feel strongly that Target is the way to go. They always release dupes that are darn near identical to high end brands, they have tons of comfortable options, and they offer some timeless options as well.

Where are some of your favorite places to shop for budget friendly finds?

**this post is not sponsored by Target. They have no clue who I am. All opinions are my own, and I love to share brands/stores I love with all of you!**

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