Coffee wear

I wore this to enjoy a cup of coffee in my favorite coffee shop in the whole world...well at least one of them!

Jeans, shirt, and purse: JC Penney
Scarf: Charming Charlie
Boots: Payless

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I saw this scarf in Charming Charlie and fell in love with it. Even though I am as prissy as can be I am really into nature, so I am really glad my mom bought this for me. Also, my mom made the bracelet on my wrist. I personally think she should sell these.

Happy Thanksgiving

The hubby and I always spend Thanksgiving holiday with his family in Georgia. Thanksgiving is a family reunion every year out in the country with about 50 in attendance. My favorite are the hayrides we take after the big meal!

The scarf I wore was a Christmas gift my hubby insisted that I get early. It was perfect for the outdoor Thanksgiving festivities.

Shirt and sweater: Old Navy
Jeans: JC Penney
Boots: Kohls
Purse and scarf: Charming Charlie

I'm back!

I know I have been on a long hiatus, but it has been quite the crazy summer in my personal life. However, after a little encouragement from my dear friend Mrs. Jones I am moving forward and bringing my "fashion" back!

I wore this dress on a night out on the town with my husband to a 100th birthday party. It was a fancy night of music by the symphony, cake, and champagne.

Dress: gifted
Shoes: sears
Purse: gifted
Shrug: forever 21

30 day challenge day three

Yesterday I spent a lot of time in the hubby's pick up truck. We cleaned up after a great week of Vacation Bible School at the church I work at.

The husband and I celebrated with snow cones.

Dress Target, shoes Shoe Carnival, hat Lifeway Christian Store

30 Day Dress Challenge Day Two

Right now my brother in law is in town visiting the hubby and I. Imagine my excitement when I saw this hot rental car sitting in my driveway. It was the perfect photo op.

Dress Belk, shoes Payless, purse Jcpenney, necklace gifted

30 Day Dress Challenge (No Repeats) Day One

So sadly I have not been able to post in awhile because the keyboard on my Mac is broke. Thankfully though I got an iPhone just in time to begin posting again for the 30 Day Dress Challenge I am doing with my friend Karen.

This week I am leading a Bible school for 75 children at the church I work at. So, for the next three days my dresses will be casual.

Dress: Belk, shoes: shoe carnival

Happy 4th of July (a few days late!)

Wow!  It has been so long since I've posted that I do not even know if anyone will even read this anymore.  I have been either out of town or out of power for the past couple of weeks.  I hope you had a great fourth of July, and I look forward to posting regularly again...unless of course the power goes out again after the sever storms they are calling for today (sigh!)

We had a quiet fourth of July (seeing as we had just gotten our power back and needed a day to recover from being without for so long).  We normally travel out of town but this year we stayed in town and caught two firework shows while standing in the same spot!  Pretty cool!  What was  definitely NOT cool....the weather!  Suuuuuper hot!!!!!

This or That: Bright or Printed Bottoms

So I really wanted to wear my pink pants for this seeing as I have been saving them for a special occasion.  However, since I was going to a high school graduation yesterday I knew my bottoms had to be a skirt.

Skirt (Marshalls), Cardigan (Anne Taylor Loft) Purse (Charming Charlie), Flats (Payless)

I think I wear this skirt like once a week.  It is my favorite!!!!!

It has adorable buttons on the pockets that you cannot see is this pic sadly.

I wore this to work, to a high school graduation, and then back to work for a meeting.  Oh yeah, also wore this to grab Vietnamese for dinner with the hubby!  Yesterday was a long day!

This or That: Tribal or Flowers

For Wednesdays style challenge I chose this skirt to represent tribal.

The colors are not very tribal but the print is to me!  Here is what I wore with it.

 Skirt (H & M) Shirt (Uniqlo), Purse and earrings (Charming Charlie), Shoes (a little shop at the beach a couple summers ago).

I wore this to work.  I thought the bright colors would make me have more energy since I am still not feeling well.  Last night we went on a boat dinner cruise with my husbands office.  It was really nice!!

Tues This or That = postponed due to virus :-(

Sadly (or not so sadly since I really enjoyed the rest) I spent all of yesterday in my jammies at home.

This clearly means that I did not put on any pair of shoes so the Platforms or Flats decision will be postponed for Saturday!

In the meantime after two years of debating I finally purchased myself some converse shoes on Sunday afternoon.

I purchased the light blue pair (which I prefer to call mint, a because they appear more mint and b because I believe the five and a half shoe there was meant for me!!!

Back to work today so get ready for my next post of tribal or flower.....

I know the suspense is killing you!!!!!!

Which did I choose?!

Fashion Challenge: Solid Brights

I have caught some sort of virus, so I have been feverish with a sore tummy all day.  Thankfully, I wore brights today!  I think the whole world just feels better when you are adorned in bright colors!

Shoes (Shoe Carnival), Tank Top (Old Navy), Clutch (Charming Charlie), Dress (Target)

Unfortunately, my photography (aka the hubby) was not able to take photos of me tonight.  So, this was the best I could do with the camera timer.

FASHION CHALLENGE

I am really excited to participate in the This or That Trends Fashion Challenge this week!

Stay tuned!

I heart a denim jacket.

 Obviously, I love to wear this denim jacket.

I love the deep dark denim shade!

I think a denim jacket is a perfect piece for spring and fall!

 Skirt (Old Navy), Top (H & M), Jacket (New York & Company), Shoes (Sears), Necklace (Gifted from my sister-in-law who always finds the neatest jewelry for me when she travels!)

Above is a detailed picture of the print of this skirt (which also happens to be one of my favorites!)

I wore this to work on a Wednesday.  It was good for the office, but casual and relaxed enough for teaching my teenagers.

Swingin' and springin'

There is nothing I love more than swinging outside right at sunset and to feel the breeze kiss my face and hair.  It just brings me genuine joy!

 Dress (Target), Tank (Old Navy), Cardigan (Anne Taylor Loft), Boots (Shoe Carnival) Jewelry (gifted from my amazing sister-in-law).

I love these pics, and I love being outside in God's creation.  Also, I am really excited because this navy cardigan was starting to get a little too small on me, and I found the perfect replacement from uniqlo when the hubby and I were in New York a couple weeks ago!!  Can't wait to replace!

Green and Cream

 Pants (JC Penney), Top (JC Penney), Jacket (New York & Company), Purse (Charming Charlie)

Bracelets (gifted) Nails (Avon Mini NAILWEAR PRO Nail Enamel in Lagoon)

I wore this outfit to a Sunday evening workshop at the church.

Never underestimate the power of red

Today is Pentecost in the life of the church.  It is a day that we celebrate God sending us the Holy Spirit.  The color of Pentecost is red!  Oh, and so is the color of my couch ;-).

 Skirt (Marshalls), Top (Macys), Jacket (Gap), Heels (Payless), Clutch (gifted), Bracelets (Charming Charlie's)

(close up of the cute buttons that line each of the side pockets on this red skirt).

I'M BACK!!!

A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU to my clone who did an excellent post while the husband and I were running around the best city in the world NEW YORK CITY!!!  Oh, how I want to live there....if I could just find a high paying job :-).

Cannot wait to post all my pics from the past couple o' weeks, but until then remember this cute yellow pouch.....

 Well these amazing earrings are what was inside it!

A very special thanks to my sister-in-law for bringing me these super fun earrings back from Mexico!

I cannot wait to incorporate them into my summer wardrobe (and March wardrobe for that matter!)

Pack it up, pack it in

Hello! This is Abbie's Clone, here with a guest post while she is away on vacation. I too am about to take a little trip, so what better topic to discuss than packing! I know most people hate to pack for trips, but I relish in the task. I love the challenge of having access to a wide variety of looks on vacation while still having enough room in my suitcase for souvenirs. I also like to think of it as getting to make a bunch of costume decisions all at once - talk about fun! So without further ado, here are my tips for packing:

1. Work from the bottom up

J Crew Factory Ballet Flats via What the Frock?

I start the packing process by deciding on my footwear, with a goal of 2 pairs of shoes, 3 max depending on the types of activities in which I'll be partaking. My upcoming trip is a 10-day jaunt to France (read: lots of walking), so I chose these fabulous flats along with a pair of neutral sandals. Both options are versatile enough to allow for a wide range of accompanying clothing combos, which is helpful but can also lead to over-packing. This leads me to my next tip...

2. Choose clothing with a unifying color palette

Pick mix-and-match pieces that will work together in a variety of ways. Not only will you look super put-together throughout your entire trip, you'll also save space in your luggage.  The amazing Reachel Bagley of Cardigan Empire explains this concept better than I ever could, so check it out, stat. You will not be disappointed! What's my color palette, you ask? It's a bright blend of coral, teal, and taupe.

3. Use accessories to diversify your looks

Can you tell I've been to the J Crew Factory recently? Wilma Bead Necklace via Kaboodle

As with clothing, select accessories that work with your chosen color palette. However, if you feel the need to throw in a few extraneous bangles or an additional necklace then it won't weigh you down too much. I'll be taking the necklace above along with a navy belt, some gold pieces and my go-to diamond CZ studs.

So there you have it, all the info you need for your next trip packed neatly into one guest post. Now go and do the same with your suitcase... bon voyage!

A pop of WorldCrafts

WorldCrafts develops fair trade businesses to give impoverished people a steady income that will help improve their lives.  In these photos you will see a WorldCrafts bag that was gifted to me by my amazing friend Ann.

Shirt (Marshalls), Shoes (Payless), Jeans and Clutch (Gifted)

I wore this out on a dinner date with my husband.  We tried out this new mediterranean restaurant.  Yummy!

I love a pastel leopard print

Boots and Scarf (Charming Charlie's), Skirt (Marshalls), Shirt (JC Penney), Purse (Purchased in California on my honeymoon)

I wore this outfit for a 12 hour work day back in April.  It was still cool out but this was perfect for comfort and warmth.  I love how the colors of the scarf and purse pop out against the gray and black!

Picture A Day: Something Handmade by...

So the Picture A Day is supposed to be something handmade by me, but since I didn't really have anything I have made (with the exception of a couple of tie dyed t-shirts) I decided to cheat and post a pic of this bracelet I wore that was given to me for Christmas by my mother-in-law.  It was handmade by one of her friends...so see, still handmade.

Sorry for the lack of outfits and posting.  My dear cat has been very sick, and I have been readjusting my day so that I have time to give him medicine four times a day.  I think we are about to get into a routine.  I am truly thankful to God for answering my prayers about my cat.  He began finally taking his medicine when I just couldn't take it anymore and I gave it over to God.  It is amazing how God always hears us, and how God steps in and performs His mighty miracles right when we need him the most!

Really clinging to my faith to get me through this week.