InVESTED

August 19, 2010 by

I have always been a clotheshorse. I love to bargain shop and love reinventing my old clothes with new pieces, etc. Being pregnant has thrown a wrench in that habit somewhat, but honestly it just makes me more creative.. looking for pieces that will allow for a baby bump. These flowy vests are EVERYWHERE. I haven’t yet purchased one of these, but I see some room for a bulging baby between that flowiness… don’t you?

  1. Charlotte Russe, Open Stitch Sweater Vest
  2. Old Navy, Womens Draped Front Vest
  3. Forever21, Striped Cardigan Vest
  4. Alloy, Cascade Racerback Vest
  5. Walmart, Draped Vest
  6. Target, Womens Sleeveless Sweater Vest
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Rad Plaid

August 12, 2010 by

With school starting soon, I get to thinking of plaid. I guess it’s the school uniform skirts, maybe. I never had to wear one for dress code purposes, but let me tell you I was once all over the Clueless trend back in the day.  Plaid looks to be making a come back, but in a much better way than a much too short pleated skirt.

  1. Payless, Plaid Cadet Hat with Bow
  2. Target, Overdye Shirt
  3. Old Navy, Gauzy Smocked Tops
  4. Target, Plaid Rain Boots
  5. Dillards, Roxy Eclair Flats
  6. Charlotte Russe, Ruffle Front Plaid Shirt Dress
  7. Walmart, Plaid Button Down Tunic
  8. Delias, Valerie Plaid Dress
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Precious Cargos

July 27, 2010 by

Is it me or are you seeing a return of the cargo pant in every store? Or maybe it never left. It honestly never left my favs… but I’m not always a stickler for the rules.

  1. Forever21, Woven Cargo Pants
  2. Old Navy, Ankle Zip Cargo Capris
  3. JCrew, Cropped Ripstop Cargo Pant
  4. Old Navy, Wide Leg Cargos
  5. Walmart, Cargo Bermuda Shorts
  6. Charlotte Russe, Cargo Cropped Pants
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$50 Fridays: Cute and Comfy

July 16, 2010 by

I have a few go-to outfits in the sweltering heat that is summertime of Houston, Texas. I told you about the bermudas a while back and now it’s time I went into the even more comfortable combo of a tank, a skirt and a flip flop. I dressed this one up a little for y’all with an actual sandal, but just know I’ll be sporting the $2.00 flip flops that I have lived in all summer long.

  1. Target, Long and Lean Tank
  2. Target, Smocked Skirt with Pockets
  3. Target, Mixed Bead Wire Earrings
  4. Target, Phoebe Flat Sandals
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Summer Finds Under $30

July 14, 2010 by

I thought I’d share a few of my more recent purchases with you all, since we are friends and all. Keep in mind I am nearing 7 mos preggo, but most of these can apply to just about anyone. I’ve even enclosed a belly update for you all… with my #3 purchase.

  1. Charlotte Russe, Eyelet Tiered Maxi Dress
  2. Charlotte Russe, Smocked Tube Babydoll Dress
  3. Forever21, Basic Tube Top
  4. Target, Long and Lean Tank
  5. Target, Mossimo Smocked Waist Dress
  6. Forever21, Jeweled Panache Hoops
  7. Payless, Shout Strappy Flat Sandal

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Skies Ain’t So Gray

June 8, 2010 by

Are you always wearing boring black? Why not move on down a shade and pull on some gray. Sure, the idea seems gloomy, but no ma’am. I happen to LOVE gray. I love it so much that I painted my walls in my house gray- every room a different shade. It’s such a great canvas to pop color against and it’s a pretty great neutral all by itself.  BTW, do you say gray or grey? That always throws me for a loop.

  1. Old Navy, Women’s Striped Drop Waist Top
  2. JCrew, Cascade Ruffle Dress
  3. Gap, Ruffle Front Top
  4. Gabriella Rocha, Garfield
  5. Old Navy, Faux Leather Tote
  6. Gap, Stretch Jersey Short Robe
  7. Forever21, Flowy Knit Top
  8. Charlotte Russe, Tiered Ruffle Skirt
  9. Etsy, Tokendesigns Oval Earrings
  10. Etsy, Prettypennydesigns Soft Gray Scarf with Clouds and Birds
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$50 Fridays: Armed and Ready

June 4, 2010 by

I’m not even sure if camo is “in” or not these days, but that doesn’t stop me from loving it from the depths of my soul. I’m about to run my prego butt over to see if I can pull off these drawstring camo shorts ASAP. Keep your fingers crossed my friends!

  1. Forever21, Tunic with Bow Detail
  2. Charlotte Russe, Drawstring Camo Shorts
  3. Forever21, 3 Strand Chain Necklace
  4. Amazon, Silver Womens Sandals
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Purple People Eater

May 20, 2010 by

I have never really been a pink type of girl. I like pink, but I don’t LOVE pink. When I was little, my favorite color was purple. I wanted purple everything. My first car was even purple (no idea what I was thinking) So, purple is still near and dear to my heart. Purple looks great accented with oranges or greens and my personal fav turquoise!

  1. Forever21, Origami Dress
  2. Amazon, OPI Funky Dunkey
  3. Old Navy, Printed Flip Flops
  4. Target, Covergirl Eye Enhancer Purple Pop
  5. Charlotte Russe, Patent Rosette Wedges
  6. Charlotte Russe, Embroidered Smocked Tube Top
  7. Walmart, Womens Smocked Blouson Top
  8. Chadwicks, Tiered Knit Dress
  9. Newport News, Pleated Knee Length Skirt
  10. Motherhood Maternity, Sleeveless Screen Print Maxi Dress
  11. Target, Twist Polka Dot Swimwear
  12. Target, Merona Croco Clutch
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I Wear My Sunglasses at Night

May 11, 2010 by

Sunglasses are not something I’m willing to shovel out a ton of cash on. Well, it’s because I’ll just scratch them, break them, lose them, or see like 57 pairs that I NEED to own. Plus, I find that you can find great knock offs that resemble the high dolla’ ones at that. So, here are some cutie patooties that are worth the small greenbacks.

  1. Forever21, Sunglasses
  2. Urban Outfitters, Sweetheart Sunglasses
  3. Charlotte Russe, Milky Large Rectangular Sunglasses
  4. Charlotte Russe, Leopard Print Sunglasses
  5. Target, Oversized Fashion Sunglasses
  6. Alloy, Kena Aviators
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It’s Cuter Than a Traffic Cone, I Promise

May 10, 2010 by

Orange is another one of my favorite colors. It makes a great accent to an otherwise neutral outfit and  it makes a statement if worn as the main event. I pair my orange-y goodness with some gold jewelry or a pop of green, blue or purple.

  1. Land’s End, Ragtop Stripe Canvas Tote
  2. Land’s End, Womens Cotton Scarf
  3. Land’s End, Suede Skinny Belt
  4. Land’s End, Heritage Ballet Flat
  5. Target, Sequin Clutch Wallet
  6. Charlotte Russe, Lizard Print T Strap Sandal
  7. Target, Double Layer Sleeveless Top
  8. Target, Bermuda Shorts
  9. Forever21, Worn Large Leatherette Tote
  10. Forever21, Floral Net Sheen Tunic
  11. Forever21, Striped Cardigan
  12. Charlotte Russe, Colorblock Crochet Back Top
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