Just Call Me Henley Harry

November 10, 2010 by

One area of fashion that could use a huge overhaul is nursing wear for new moms. It’s all either extremely expensive or extremely fugly. So, I’ve set out to locate regular clothing that is nursing friendly. One style that seems to be working great for me so far is a henley style top.  The buttons allow for easy access (haha) and I seem to be able to find these at local inexpensive retailers so I’m not shelling out my child’s college fund for mommy’s wardrobe.

I’d love suggestions from any of you would have been creative on this front with your wardrobe. What worked for you?

  1. Old Navy, Womens Thermal Henley
  2. Old Navy, Womens Hooded Rib Knit Henley
  3. Old Navy, Womens Ruffle Trim Henley
  4. Old Navy, Womens Lightweight Jersey Henley
  5. Walmart, Womens Long Sleeve Henley
  6. Target, Womens Henley
  7. American Eagle, Military Henley
  8. Walmart, Womens Long Sleeve Hooded Graphic Thermal Tee

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Hostess with the Mostest

November 8, 2010 by

If you haven’t heard, punch bowls are out… beverage dispensers are in. We tipsy gals always have to have one on hand for our showers, birthday parties, etc to show off our pretty punch in a stylish way.

  1. World Market, 6 qt glass water tank with wire rack
  2. Target, pedestal glass beverage jar
  3. Target, ceramic striped beverage dispenser
  4. Crate and Barrel, coldbeverage jar
  5. Walmart, fandango beverage dispenser
  6. Target, 3 gallon beverage dispenser
  7. Amazon, green tinged glass dispenser
  8. Amazon, hammered glass dispenser

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Do Be a Slouch

November 4, 2010 by

With all this love for jeggings and the skinny jeans, we need some tops that balance out that booty, if ya know what I mean. I used to think these types of blouses only worked for your 80’s Halloween costume, but I have to say they are growing on me fast. So, are you a slouch?

  1. Gap, Lurex Drapey Tee
  2. Gap, Cocoon Tee
  3. Gap, Doloman Cardigan
  4. Charlotte Russe, Oversized Batwig Tee
  5. Walmart, Womens Snap Front Top
  6. Charlotte Russe, Poncho Style Feather Tee
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$50 Friday: Happy Halloween!!

October 29, 2010 by

I thought I would kick off the holiday weekend with a very festive casual Friday outfit for you. Hope everyone has a fun, fabulous, and safe holiday! Happy Halloween!!

  1. Walmart, Women’s Short-Sleeve Halloween Graphic Tee
  2. Target, Mossimo Supply Co Junior’s Patch Pocket Boyfriend Jean
  3. Etsy.com, Tiny Halloween Jack O Lantern Earring Studs
  4. Newport News, Twist Knot Flat
  5. Wet Seal, Basket Weave Mini Wristlet

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$50 Fridays: Stretch the Maxi to the Max

September 17, 2010 by

Maxi dresses are certainly more summery with all that flowiness to let the breeze in, but I’ve seen a few fall transitional maxis that have long sleeves and are making me swoon. So, here’s to taking that maxi far into fall!

  1. Forever21, Mock Slub Maxi Dress
  2. Charlotte Russe, Infinity Scarf
  3. Forever21, Disc Earrings
  4. Forever21, Mixed Bangles
  5. Walmart, Ballet Flats

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Vertically Challenged

September 16, 2010 by

All your life you hear not to wear those unflattering horizontal stripes, but this fall there are a bucket load of cute tees that are sure to have me breaking that good ole’  rule. Are you a fan of the horizontal stripe?

  1. Gap, Striped Cowl Neck Tee
  2. Walmart, Norma Kamali Striped Tee
  3. Gap, Zipper Mariner Top
  4. Forever21, Distressed Striped Tee
  5. Forever21, Striped Tee Tunic
  6. Charlotte Russe, Embellished Striped Tee
  7. American Eagle, Button Cuff Thermal
  8. LOFT, Striped Tee with Button Detail

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Tipsy Favs: Quick Meals

September 7, 2010 by

As with anybody, we like to share new meal ideas with each other.  What’s even better is if the meal is QUICK if you know what I’m sayin’.  So, when we have no time or we are just lazy these are our go-to meals we can fall back on.

  1. Der-Spaghetti-This means so many different things to people. Meat sauce, meatballs, chunky sauce, what type of pasta? I am married to an Italian spaghetti loving man and I am a pretty big pasta fan as well, so it works out well. For us it means angel hair pasta and sauce sans meat. While no sauce will ever compare to his family recipe in his book (and I have to agree its pretty fab) I buy jar sauce and jazz it up. The only jar sauce that he loves is Great Value brand at Wal-mart….. weird, but true story.
  2. AK-Nachos-I could eat Mexican every single day of the week.  My husband is the cook around our house, so when he doesn’t feel like cooking anything too elaborate or I’m on my own for dinner this is generally our go-to meal.  Chips, Ground Beef (w/Taco Seasoning), Grated Cheese…DONE! If we have avocados on hand we’ll whip up some guac.
  3. Sarah-Pork Loin- Sounds like it could be complicated, but it’s not. Our go to grocery store down here, H-E-B, sells small, pre-marinated, pork loins that are the bomb. All you have to do is take them out of the package, throw them on a pan, and in 30 min. dinner is ready! I always pair it with some steamed veggies…a fast and healthy meal for any night of the week!
  4. Court-Turkey dogs-So quick and also comes with cool sides like frito pies which my son loves. I generally do turkey chili and cheese on mine.

What’s your go-to meal?

pork loin pic courtesy of foodnetwork.com
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For the Fall Bumps

September 6, 2010 by

While I will be glad to say goodbye to maternity wear and pregnancy in the near future (HELLO pants with real buttons and zippers!), I have to say that being preggers in the fall must have it’s perks.

One: I’m positive you will be much less sweaty

Two: These cute cool weather pieces

  1. Walmart, Maternity Fashion Turtle Neck
  2. Walmart, 3/4 Sleeve Maternity Cinched Tee
  3. Old Navy, Maternity Twist Front V Neck Top
  4. Target, Liz Lange Side Rouched Long Sleeve Top
  5. Target, Liz Lange Cowl Neck Sweater
  6. Motherhood, 3/4 Sleeve Decorative Trim Tee
  7. Motherhood, Short Sleeve Scoop Neck Tee
  8. JCPenney, Ruffle Mandarin Henley
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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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Pretty Things At Every Price: Shirtdresses

August 18, 2010 by

This is the last in our series of Pretty Things in the dress genre.  We are ending it with shirtdresses!

  1. Der-Women’s Belted Woven Dress-Here is one helluva a deal and a perfect fall wine color.. would be highly adorable with some tall boots. Of course when it’s not 106 degrees.
  2. Court-Speechless Women’s Striped Long Sleeve Shirtdress-So I don’t tend to gravitate towards the men’s work shirt dresses as much as I do the t-shirt dress look.  Love the simplicity and the stripes of this dress and matches great with a set of leggings.
  3. AK-Bailey Blue Junior’s Military  Long Sleeve Shirtdress-I love the neckline of this dress and I also love that it’s an empire waist! I’d definitely wear this with some chunky turquoise earrings.
  4. Sarah-Long Sleeve Military Shirtdress-This dress may be on the short side for you leggier ladies, but I think it’s totally adorable…add some tights or tall boots like Der and Court suggested and you’re ready for that transition from summer to fall!
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