Outfits of the Day #ootd
I love to put together outfits. I find something calming and exciting in the process. And if I think I look good, I tend to feel great! Hopefully, you can find some inspiration here for feeling amazing in your own body.
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On the Edge of the Week Link Up #5 and Tee Shirt Winner…
Outfit details: Shirt: Jennifer Lopez for Kohl’s (from last year, but this one is very similar). Shorts: New York and Company Outlet. I am unable to find links to outlet items. Shop New York and Company shorts here. Shoes: sole (sense)ability from Kohl’s (from last year, but similar here). Belt: Thrifted and gifted to me by my friend, Amy. Necklaces: Icelandic Rune Necklace-Wisdom-in Sterling Silver//Blue La Rue Stainless Steel Crystal 1 Inch Round Locket from Kohl’s (My locket holds the genuine birthstones of my family which my husband brought back from Afghanistan for me.) This is going to be a super short post today…mostly because I ran behind on blogging…
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GlobeIn Collaboration: Hydrate Box Review
When I was first contacted by GlobeIn (via my MOMS Club) about a collaboration, I have to admit that I had never heard of the company and had to first conduct some research before considering the offer. But what I found totally impressed me and I was completely on board. GlobeIn is a company dedicated to supporting artisans from around the world and especially those in third world countries. It is their mission to provide these artisans with a global audience so they can make a living producing their handcrafted goods. The end result of purchasing goods from GlobeIn is the reduction of poverty in these countries. In addition, all…
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Made With Love By Mom
Ten years ago. July 10, 2006. Just after midnight. We said our final good-byes to my mother. She was just 57 years old. That is only 15 years older than I am as I write this post. She was diagnosed with colon cancer only 18 months previous to this day. And just 5 weeks earlier, her doctors told us she probably had at least 5 more years before the cancer would progress to where it took her life. And a very short 5 weeks later, we were standing beside her bed in a nursing home telling her good-bye. It was intense. It was sad. There were so many mixed emotions.…
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On the Edge of the Week Link Up #4 and Tee Shirt Giveaway
Today I am sharing with you a classic all-American summer look. Cut off distressed denim shorts, a plain white tee shirt, and footbed sandals. I feel like I stepped straight out of John Mellencamp’s 1980’s but with a modern twist. I just need a black moto jacket for cool summer nights and a pack of smokes! Ha. That’s where the modern vibe comes…no smokes! I am not going to go off on a smoking soap box. We all have our vices. No judgments coming from here. Outfit details: Tee: Old Navy Swing Tee Shorts: Target (Mossimo from last year) Sandals: Minnetonka from Famous Footwear (from last year) Belt:Walmart (from last…
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Feel the Feels
I am not the best subject to work with for any photographer for a number of reasons. I am super uncomfortable in front of the camera. I am no super model or even minor model, for that matter. I have no idea how to pose. I have never had any kind of training for being in front of a camera. I am so utterly awkward that it borders on the inane! Despite all of these idiosyncrasies of mine, my husband is getting pretty good at capturing decent photos of me! Like the ones in this post…But alas, the military has taken him away. Again! This time he is only about…
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A Myriad of Stripes and the Ups and Downs of Shapewear
I was going to write a 4th of July post for today, but frankly I’m kind of over all of the red, white, and blue outfits…I personally have been wearing some version of red, white, and blue for the past 5 days! I love the color combination, but now we are entering overkill territory. So here is some black and tan for you all! Happy Independence Day, America! I bought this striped maxi dress about a year ago from Cato Fashions and this is the first time I am wearing it…because it required some serious shapewear and I have been somewhat shapewear-averse. Until recently. A good friend of mine swears…
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Coral Sandals and On the Edge of the Week Link Up #3
I received so many compliments on the coral sandals that I bought from Old Navy for $0.15 which I showed you all in last week’s link up that I thought I should share with you this week how I styled this bargain! Outfit details: Maxi Tee Shirt: Cato Fashions (from last year). Search their other maxi dress options here. See how I previously styled this maxi tee here. Maxi Skirt: Old Navy Fitted Maxi Skirt in Black. Tank Top: Old Navy Fitted 2-Way Layering Tank in Black. Sandals: Old Navy Faux-Leather Double-Strap Sandals in Coral. Necklace: Cato Fashions (from last year). You can view their other long and tassel necklaces…
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Seeking Advice: Unsolicited Collaboration Requests?
This is a totally selfish post on my part…I am just trying to reach a larger audience with a blogging issue which is troubling me. But to present the appearance of being not so selfish, I have included pictures of a really cute outfit that I have worn recently (insert winky, snarky, sarcastic emoji face…is there one of those?) Recently, I have been receiving unsolicited email requests from companies requesting collaborations and/or guest posts on my blog. The first one I received included a request for me to publish a guest post. I had no idea what this even entailed, so I reached out to a few blogger friends via…
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All American Ensembles
With Independence Day quickly approaching as the quintessential All-American holiday and the epitome of summer celebrations, I thought I would provide you with some outfit inspirations in our national colors. I really do love combining red, white, and blue, and I wear this combination quite often. Below are just some patriotic ensembles I have created in recent months. Hopefully, you can find some inspiration for your barbeque, picnic, party, or firework outfits! Outfit 1: Blue and white floral and stripes with red accents. Outfit details: Floral shirt: Gap Factory Boyfriend Utility Shirt in Blue Floral Print. This is only available in size XS online, but for a clearance price of…
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A Little Black Dress
I have an entire section of my closet that is dedicated to little black dresses…that I never wear! The LBD is such a classic look and I understand that every women is supposed to have least one LBD. So I am always adding more when I find one for a great price. But I never wear them. Until I received an email from Nina of A World of Dresses inviting me to join her Little Black Dress Party, a collaboration of women styling their LBD’s which is due to happen on June 22, 2016. So, of course, I had to style one of the many LBD’s in my closet! I…
