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Weekend Wish List: Torrid
With the holidays getting further in the past, the weather just seems to be getting colder and more frigid than ever. We tend to stock up on our cold weather gear just as the holidays are approaching, but now is when we really need the coziest of all cozy things. In northern New York, January and February often bring the worst of the winter weather with frequent sub-zero temperatures and lots of lake effect snow, making toasty clothing options an absolute must. And post-holiday season often brings some really great sales to retailers as well. In fact, Torrid currently is offering an additional 50% off all clearance items, plus it…
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The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book: December 2018-Winter Accessories
Welcome to The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book! Welcome! This is The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book. Over a year ago, Nancy and I started The Bad Buy Book, a monthly series about our worst purchases. It was a lot of fun to do and we both learned something from it, too! Nancy learned that off-white against her face is not the most flattering color. And I learned that I have a serious problem resisting a good thrift shop find when it comes to pieces that fit “good enough” but “not quite right.” However, after running that series for a year, we decided to change it a bit. For this series, you can choose…
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Reminder: The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book-Winter Accessories
In just 12 days, Nancy and I will be posting the tenth edition of The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book and we would love for you all to join us! The theme for December is Winter Accessories! Any accessories will do. Scarves, hats, gloves, mittens, muffs, headbands, even winter boots. We don’t really care! Just show us your favorite (or least favorite) winter accessories and join us for the December Good Buy/Good-Bye Book! What is The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book? It is a monthly series that Nancy and I will both publish on our blogs on the 15th of each month. Anyone who would like to participate and be featured can send us their…
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The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book-July 2018-Summer Hats
Welcome to The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book! Welcome! This is The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book. A year ago, Nancy and I started The Bad Buy Book, a monthly series about our worst purchases. It was a lot of fun to do and we both learned something from it, too! Nancy learned that off-white against her face is not the most flattering color. And I learned that I have a serious problem resisting a good thrift shop find when it comes to pieces that fit “good enough” but “not quite right.” However, after a year has passed, we decided to change the series a bit. You can choose whether you want to show…
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Weekend Wish List: Summer Hats
With the Summer Hats Edition of The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book coming soon, I thought I would share some of my favorite warm weather chapeaus that I have been craving. A few weeks ago, I shared an outfit that was inspired by Mel of Mom with Style but I substituted my straw cloche hat in place of a fedora like was Mel was wearing. Two reasons for this substitution: I don’t own a fedora and I don’t think fedoras are suitable for my head. Until I tried on this one from Kohl’s a few days ago. And I loved it! And I left it behind. Boo. Now it is at the…
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Reminder: The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book-Summer Hats
In just 10 days, Nancy and I will be posting the fifth edition of The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book and we would love for you all to join us! The theme for July is Summer Hats! Whether you opt for baseball hats, bucket hats, cloche hats, Panama hats, boater hats, wide brimmed straw hats, fedoras, cowboy hats, or fancy shmancy fascinators, adorning your head with any type of hat can speak volumes about your personality and transform any look by adding an element of mystery, fun, or glamour to your outfit. Hats also serve many practical purposes from hiding a bad hair day to keeping the sun out of your face.…
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Inspired by Petite Silver Vixen: My New Beret
‘Tis the season in the North Country when hats are a necessity as temperatures have a tendency to drop below freezing quite frequently. Also, living so near a Great Lake, winds can often become a problem. So if I don’t want a mouthful of my own hair every time I step outside, hats are sort of a prerequisite to keep my tresses from blowing around in a blinding and choking manner! But there is no need to sacrifice style when choosing a hat. You already know my current obsession with those 20’s inspired cloche hats. But I have recently been inspired by the fabulous style of Jacqueline of Petite Silver…
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Black Friday Wish List: Zaful Gift Ideas
The biggest shopping day of the year has arrived and I am keeping myself at home and checking out all the online deals. Maybe you are just beginning your holiday shopping today. Or maybe you only have a few more gifts to buy and you are looking for something fun and unique. If that’s the case, check out the Black Friday Sale going on at Zaful right now. Zaful offers an incredible selection of adorable accessories that are sure to be hits with the recipient who has a love of all things colorful and whimsical. Check out some of my favorite gift ideas! Black Friday Zaful 2017 *This is a sponsored…
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So Many Hats & Link Up On the Edge #39
How many hats do you find yourself wearing? And do you have trouble finding a healthy balance in the constant changing of your hats? Figuratively, I wear so many hats…I am a mother, a wife, an Army spouse, a sister, a friend, a small business owner, and a blogger. And there are so many little hat changes that happen within each of these jobs because, as you all are well aware, each job has a million different responsibilities that go with it. Outfit Details Coat: Old Navy (No longer available, but cute Spring options here and here). Pants: Target (No longer available, but similar options here and here). Sweater: Kohl’s…