Couldn't Decide What To Wear

At first I put this on...
Tunic - Forever 21 (thrifted) - $3.00
Belt - Target - $3.74
Leggings - Gap - $5.99
Pumps - Target - gifted
Hoops - Target - $1.00

But I realized it was a tad too dressy for what I was going for...so I completely changed my look and opted for this:


Hat - gifted
Earrings - B.B.Peppers - $0.50
Tank top - J.Crew - $3.99
Denim skirt - Old Navy (thrifted) - $3.00
Leather pumps - Aerosoles - $29.00
Metal bangles - Claire's - $1.00
Vest - B.B. Peppers - $10.00

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Sarah

Blue top - Ann Taylor Loft ($11)
Old Navy Khaki slacks
Brown belt - Old Navy
Khaki strap sandals
Australian blue opal earrings (gift)
Blue opal necklace (inherited - grandmother)
Toe color - Endless Claret (Sally Hansen) $3.99

For Church

Dress - B.Moss - $15.00
Earrings - Kohl's - $.50
Nude pumps - Target - $6.74

Downtown

Some friends and I spent some time in the downtown of our city last night...it was a blast till we got caught in the rain!


I wore this dress, but with these shoes: I got the shoes from a consignment shop for only $2!

I wish I had remembered to get more pictures of my other friends - but at least I got a picture of what Jessica wore:


I wish I could have gotten a better picture of the necklace...it was particularly striking!

Floral shorts

Today I am wearing Target specials. All save the earrings (not shown) and the necklace, which were both gifted (thanks Cindy and Grandma!)

Black top Target $3
Floral green shorts $8
Black Flip flops...um...I forget, probably around $6 or $7 maybe less:)

I'm off to run errands and meet a friend for coffee!

Kara and Amanda

My two friends Kara and Amanda came over tonight...don't they look cute?

Classy Shorts

Blouse - Ann Taylor Loft - I forget the price because this is a VERY old top!

Chino shorts - J.Crew (off Ebay) - $5.00

Wedge peep-toes - Target - $6.74

Chain/faux pearl necklace - Garage sale find - $1.00

Faux pearl earrings - gifted

Jessica

Here's Jessica on her way to work...

Looks good!

Black high waisted pencil skirt - JCPenney
Periwinkle blouse - Express

Straw Fedora

Without the hat, purse, or cuff...

With the hat, purse, and bracelet...

Is it better without the hat?

I love hats, but when I wear them I feel ver conspicuous as most people don't wear hats anymore. I mean after all...how many of you would even wear hats if you had them?

So what do you think? Is a hat a good look for the day, or is it only great for gardening and the beach?

Straw hat - Target - $6.48

Linen tunic - Moda International (thrifted) - $3.50

Pedal Pushers (Gap curvy jeans - hemmed into pedal pushers by me) - Gap - $9.99

Leather wedges - Off Broadway (B.O.C.) - $19.99

Leather belt - Gap - $25

Venetian glass earrings from Venice - gifted from a friend visiting Venice

Metal cuff - Claire's - $1.00

Pink canvas and leather tote - Lillian Vernon (thrifted) - $1.00

Kara

Kara is finally making her debut on our blog! Yay!

I love how she added an olive bead necklace to match her olive bag. A nice neutral color to go with brown and white!

Strapless dress - Ross - $20
Brown cardigan - Banana Republic - borrowed
Olive beads and earrings - New York & Co - $5
Olive bag - JCPenney
Brown sandals - borrowed

Sunny Day...Navy dress

Navy Dress Gap $20
Yellow T-Strap sandals JCP $11
Earrings Target $3

Rolling Up Bermudas

I should have cut my head out of these photos - my expressions are ridiculous...
Anyhow...I keep trying to make the bermuda short work on me since it's a great casual look for a stay-at-home-mom, but I just think they make my short legs look even shorter.

Maybe hiking it up an inch or two will help, or maybe I should just forego the look altogether. What do you think?

Girl's Gap t-shirt - Gap Outlet - $2.97

Seersucker bermudas - Thrifted - $4.00

Leather wedges - Off Broadway (B.O.C.) - $19.99

Brown leather belt - Gap - (I forget what I paid, but it was full price, so probably around $25)

Metal bangles - Claire's - $1.00

CZ studs - gifted

What I wore yesterday

For some reason I wasn't able to upload pictures yesterday. So here is what I wore a day late. It was cleaning day and errand running day.
Purple top JCP $3
Pastel Plaid Belt $6
Bermuda shorts Gap $30 (I think)
Peep toe Canvas Wedge Sandals $15 I think (or was it $22, lol)
nude colored bracelets Target $3
Purple ball earrings World Market $3

Embellished Trapeze Dress

I need a better picture of this dres...but for now - here is Anne in an embellished tank dress...

This style of dress In Style claimed was the "It" dress of the season. Cut to right above the knee, it is a flattering dress on most any body type. It is an easy dress to dress up or dress down, and of course, it's ridiculously comfortable! The embellishment on the neckline means you don't even have to find a necklace to go with it (although some great bracelets would definitely add chic points to this ensemble).

Anne wore this dress with Steve Madden brown/gold metallic wedges to a wedding this past weekend and looked absolutely stunning!

Dress - Kohl's - $24.99

Steve Madden wedges - Ross - $14.99

Kristen

Here is Kristen dressed up for an anniversary date:

A teased low ponytail is an easy way to get a polished dressed up look...
Dress - Ann Taylor - $39.99
Brown canvas wedges - Kohl's
Silver hoops - Target - $3
Silver watch - Fossil - gifted

Can you believe she is the mother of five children?! Kristen, you look great!

Baggy Clothes for Eating Out

Last Sunday we went out to eat after church and I wore some constricting clothes - not good. This week I plan on getting full and staying comfy with this baggy tunic and stretchy leggings.

Red tunic - Macy's - $5.00

Black leggings - Gap - $5.99

Metallic flats - Ann Taylor Loft - $3.88

Metal bangles - Claire's - $1.00

Sunday

Pink top - Banana Republic - $6.99
Black high waist skirt - thrifted - $3
Black belt with pink rhinestones - Target - $3.74
Black leather pumps - Aerosoles - $29
Silver hoops - Target - $1
Black sunglasses - lost and found

A White Dress

This is me feeling like a princess...'cause...well...flowy white dresses make me feel like a princess. :-)

You will see this dress again because I plan on wearing it with different belts, jackets, and will eventually hem it to knee-length. But for now - I'm wearing it long with this pink sash. Wouldn't this outfit be perfect with a floppy straw beach hat? Sigh. I need summer hats!

White dress - J.Crew (thrifted) - $3
Pink sash - Aeropostale - came with a pair of denim cut-offs I bought
White sandals - Shoe Department - $7.99
Pink shell earrings - gifted

For A Wedding

Dress - Target - $8.98
Belt - Kohls - $2.40
Pumps - gifted
Earrings - gifted

A few pics and what I will be wearing today

As some of you know I live far away in a place where sunshine and warmth don't always go hand in hand, so if there is a sun-shiny day, that is warm, you must take full advantage. So I did:) I know this has nothing to do with fashion but here is me being goofy posing in my bathing suit and cover up after having laid out in the sun for about 45min, reading my favorite magazine's (Lucky and In Style).
The dog was being a goof and is shown nipping at my toes (I think she liked my sunscreen or something, because she kept licking my legs and feet)

Ok, on to "Fashion" or at least my version of it. So yesterday I went shopping at Target and came back with a few fun finds, my favorite was this Navy and Hot pink dress on sale for only $10!
I love the funny looking pockets, the bright color with the dark and how it hits me perfectly at the knee. I did get it in a size or so bigger then I normally do (because that is all they had) so I wasn't sure if I should wear the belt or not, I think I could do either way.
This pic isn't the best, but here it is without the belt.

I also got two really cute belts that I hope to show off in up-coming posts and this floral skirt. The skirt is cut to be a bit longer in the back then the front and I got it for only $12! Hurray for me!
This is the outfit I plan on wearing today, but maybe I can wear my new colorful dress tomorrow!

Comfy Casual

White T-shirt Target $5
Wide leg Navy Slacks Gap $19.99
Yellow T-strap sandals $11
Long beads Gifted (thanks Kara!)
brown beaded bracelets Claire's $1

You can't tell but I'm wearing pink ice lipstick by Mary Kay. I like wearing it right now because I feel like it makes my face look more tan:) lol!

Park Day

The organization I work for holds an annual picnic. Today is the picnic. I'll have my 19 month old with me and will have to be climbing jungle gyms, so a skirt or dress was out of the question, unfortunately.

So yes, here I am...plain and simple - no style statement - but I wanted to post a picture anyhow. :-)

I'll probably change into my brown flip flops later on, but for now - I'm most comfortable in something with height (crazy, I know).

Blue tank top - J.Crew - $3.99
Khaki shorts - J.Crew (off Ebay) - $9.99 (with shipping)
Brown leather wedges - Off Broadway Shoes (B.O.C. brand) - $19.99
Silver hoops - Target - $1.00

Just Another Day

I am so used to wearing certain colors that looked good with my other haircolor, that I forget that I can't wear those colors anymore. I think with my darker hair I needed to wear my magenta colored tank top - or maybe black. I felt like brown, though - so brown it is. :-)
Brown tank top - J.Crew - $3.99
Green floral skirt (shortened to knee-length by me) - Target - $9.98
Brown leather wedges - Off Broadway shoe (B.O.C. brand) - $19.99
Medallion earrings - gifted

Accesorizing with Hats

I am a big fan of hats. I tend to wear them less in the summer, though, since they keep me too warm and shield me from the sun (which I am usually craving). Nevertheless, I'm determined to start wearing summer hats...

The cowboy hat is super cute with a sundress, sandals or better yet, cowboy boots.

This one is from Target for only $12.99. I love the turquoise beads!
Fedora hats are becoming popular, but mostly because menswear is making a big comeback this year. I've seen them paired with an outfit as simple as a t-shirt, shorts, and gladiator sandals.
I love fedora hats with a white shirt and vest. The one pictured below is from Target for only $14.99
Perhaps the most feminine summer hat is the straw floppy hat. This hat is perfect for laying out on the beach, gardening, or just as a fashion statement with a sundress. Kohl's has this hat on sale for only $15.40.
My favorite hats in the winter are newsboy caps...in plaid summer colors, this hat is perfect for summer, too!
Newsboy cap found at Target for $9.99.

Keep your eye out for hats on clearance - I just picked up a cowboy hat at Kohl's for only $1.60!

Never be afraid to buy a hat...a hat is a fun and practical accessory to your wardrobe. It covers up a messy hairdo if you don't have time to fix your hair, it protects your hair from the sun in the summer, and provides warmth in the winter. If it is the right shape, it can frame your face beautifully. Best of all, it can make you stand out from a crowd...but in a good way. ;-)

This Summer's "It" Shoe

Yes, gladiators are ridiculously popular this season. I can't go to any fashion blog without either seeing them on models or being directed to where you can buy them.

My favorite finds are pictured below from Make Me Chic's website.

There are some crazy styles out there, but this gladiator heel looked like something I might actually wear - especially for only $21.oo! It came in several different colors, too.

I like the metalic gladiators. They add some sparkle to any sundress. These are only $14.00!

While these aren't quite gladiators, they are just as popular. Bejeweled t-strap thongs are a touch more feminine. You can get this pair for only $9.00!

Old Navy and Payless have some great practical gladiator and t-strap looks for less, too!

Kristen

Blouse - Kohl's - $6.90 (borrowed)

Denim Skirt - Target - $19.99 (borrowed)

Brown wedges - Kohl's - $20

Bead bracelets - Kohl's - $12.99 (borrowed)

Pearl and mother-of-pearl earrings - Premier Jewelry - gifted (borrowed)

We all need to start borrowing each other's clothes more - gives you that "new outfit" fix without having to spend the money! :-)