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Styling a Kimono Into the Fall & Link Up On the Edge #59
Are any of you as obsessed with kimonos as I am? I seriously have a problem. At last count, there were 30 kimonos in various prints, solids, and lengths hanging in my closet. And I still cannot resist browsing through the kimonos any time I see them in a store. Oh, and when Charlotte Russe has a $15 kimono sale, forget it, I am in trouble! That’s where I scored this pretty floral one. For a mere $15. *This is not a sponsored post. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Fall is upon us and the temperatures are cooling quickly and drastically. Don’t misunderstand me, I am not complaining.…
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Nine Must-Haves for Starting Out On Your Own
Now that summer is coming to a close and students are heading back to school, there is an entire population of young people who are about to embark on the scariest adventure of their lives: starting out on their own. This first step into adulthood can be quite overwhelming and somewhat intimidating. And let’s face, there is no manual. There are no books of how-to’s and what-to-expect’s that cover everything you need to know to prepare you for the obligations and responsibilities of what adulthood holds. So as a follow up to my Letter to Myself at 18 Years Old, I am going to share my own personal list of must-haves…
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#SpreadTheKindness Link Up #35
Your favorite posts from last week’s link up! Catherine of Atypical 60 shared her post Under the Chics. A ReFrenching Look on Finding Your Own Style! I adore this woman! She always makes me smile and laugh. Her smile is contagious. And her blog is inspiring! Susan of Over 50 Under 20 shared her post Grocery Store Style showing us how easy it is to look put together for a day of running errands. Cheers to that, Susan! And Yvonne of Funky Forty showed us how to look super chic in some basic pieces in her post Basics for Pre-Fall. Her style always inspires me! Have fun linking up and…
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Happiness is the Journey with Happiness Boutique
Have you ever heard someone say that they are trying to be happy? I never quite understand this when people I meet express that they are exerting a concerted effort to be happy. Does it really take all that much effort? Or is it simply a choice? Can’t you just wake up in the morning and decide that today you will choose happiness? *This is a sponsored post. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I understand that we have bad days. Everyone does. And sometimes a perfectly good day can be completely derailed by a series of unfortunate events. A perfectly good day can even be perfectly ruined by…
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How To Make Your Diamond Shine
Diamond rings, more than any other jewelry, each have a unique story to tell. The heirloom diamond rings passed down from mother to daughter share a wealth of family stories. Newer, personally selected designer pieces are perfect for honoring our milestones or celebrating our successes. Engagement rings, of course, tell our love stories. So what story is your engagement ring telling the world these days? If your center diamond isn’t throwing fire and sparkle or if your wedding band has lost its luster, it may be time for a good cleaning and some tender care. Dullness and neglect is never a diamond’s best look. So, how to restore your certified…
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Shelbee on the Edge Turns Two with Happiness Boutique & Link Up On the Edge #58
Two years ago today I published my very first post. It was exciting and scary and intimidating. I was filled with uncertainty and questions and insecurities. Would people actually read what I write? Would the response be positive? Would I receive horrible nasty comments from trolls? Was this a risky venture? Was it a risk that I would be glad I took? The answer is yes. To all of those questions. Yes, people do actually read what I write and I couldn’t be more grateful to you all for validating what I do. Yes, the response from readers and the blogging community has been even more positive than I could…
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In Search of the Extraordinary & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #34
This post is going to be more than just about spreading the kindness. I am hoping to spread awareness, share information, and possibly even gain some knowledge. First, I have to provide you with a little bit of background information. *This is not a sponsored post. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I turned 43 years old this year. My husband is 36 and my children are 6 and 4. The most important people in my life are much younger than me. My father died at the age of 54. My mother at the age of 57. That is 11 and 14 years older than I am right now.…
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We Failed as Vintage Housewives with DressLily
A few weeks ago, Amy and I decided we were going to spend the entire day trying to be vintage housewives. So we put on our best vintage inspired dresses, added our favorite shoes, and spent the day lounging on her porch while the children played in the yard. *This is a sponsored post. DressLily provided me with this dress. All thoughts and opinions are entirely my own. Amy has a copy of the infamous Good Wife’s Guide hanging in her kitchen. If you are not familiar with this guide, it is rumored to be an article that was published in May of 1955 in a magazine called Housekeeping Monthly.…
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Feeling Like a Boss Lady in ShopSvelte & Link Up On the Edge #57
Do you have an outfit combination that totally makes you feel like a boss lady? That one piece that makes you feel powerful? In charge? Invincible? That outfit that makes you stand taller, hold your head higher, walk more confidently? Your superhero outfit? *This is a sponsored post. As always, all thoughts and opinions are entirely my own. For me, a fabulous curve-hugging pencil skirt makes me feel like a superhero! And what better quality in a pencil skirt than built-in shape wear support? When ShopSvelte reached out to me to try one of their products, there was no hesitation on my part. Founder Liliana Turecki realized as she entered…
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A Necklace Made of Dreams & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #33
A few weeks back, I joined a little Shopping Extravaganza hosted by EyeCrave Optics and I met the loveliest young woman at this event. Her name is Tricia and she is a representave who sells Premier Designs Jewelry. *This is not a sponsored post. All thoughts and opinions are my own. First, let me tell you all about Tricia…this girl is nothing short of fabulous! Her personality bubbles over with enthusiasm and excitement…about life in general. She just might be the happiest girl on earth. You can see it in her beautiful eyes and in her lovely smile. She exudes kindness and joy at every turn. Hers is the kind…
