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Inspired by Cheryl Shops: The Ultimate Classic Outfit
The ultimate classic outfit. We all need those easy outfit formulas that always work for those days when our creativity may be taking a rest. While I love playing dress up every day and enjoy a fun pairing of unlikely pieces to create some wild outfits, I have just as many days when I don’t feel like thinking about what I am going to wear. Those are the days when I rely on no-fail outfit combinations. Because even when my creativity may be sleeping, I still want to feel great in what I am wearing. One of my favorite no-fail combinations is distressed jeans, a tee shirt, a blazer, and…
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Inspired by Sharing a Journey: How to Style Joggers
A long while back, (I have lost all sense of time so I cannot say how long ago), I had a little conversation with Jodie about my inability to effectively style joggers for non-workout purposes. I have tried dozens of times to mimic photos I have seen on Instagram and Pinterest where these gorgeous women are strolling casually down a city street wearing joggers with pumps or heeled sandals and looking perfectly purposeful in this paradoxical outfit combination. I would try a similar combination, look in the mirror, and say out loud, “Gosh, you look ridiculous.” Time and again, the same result, until I was about ready to give up…
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How to Build a Versatile Wardrobe on a Fashion Budget
There’s nothing worse than knowing you need a wardrobe overhaul but not having the cash on hand to buy everything you need. Fear not because you don’t actually need all that much money to create a wardrobe full of new styles. You just need to spend your money wisely and that means purchasing versatile pieces that have more than one use. If you have one item that can be worn for three different events, then it’s just like buying three outfits for the price of one! If your goal is to create a wardrobe that has many different purposes, then keep reading for some ideas and key pieces for…
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Thrifted Tweed Blazer
I hope everyone had a fabulous Thanksgiving filled with family, friends, and great food. Mine was a quiet, but enjoyable holiday with just myself, my kids, and our roommate, A. I have to admit deployment holidays are kind of a bummer, but we made the best of it. We avoided the hassle of a turkey and had shrimp, steak, ad chicken breast on the grill instead. And it was delicious! I feel rested and rejuvenated and ready to get back to blogging! So, here we go…on with it! I found this gorgeous Talbots tweed blazer in a beautiful autumnal color palette at my local Salvation Army Thrift Store for a…