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Sunday’s Best Church Dress

Hello friends,

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and was able to do something fun with your family or friends.  Do you guys remember this dress from Midnight Velvet, it is still one of my favorite summertime sheaths.

Midnight Velvet Sheath Dress

A few weeks ago I wore it to church along with my Avon Forever shoes and matching purse.

Avon purse and shoes

The necklace and earring set is also Avon, and if you haven’t seen a recent catalog you need to do so now as there are some great end-of-the-season sales going on.  

Click on my link to see the latest brochure and if you have any questions please feel free to email me: http://www.youravon.com/ablake48

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I will definitely be wearing this dress in the fall, can’t wait to wear it with either a red blazer or a black cardigan.

How would you wear it?

Midnight Velvet Sheath Dress

Midnight Velvet Sheath Dress

As we wind down the summer and head into autumn what outfits are you most looking forward to wearing into the cooler days?

Midnight Velvet Sheath Dress

Enjoy the rest of your day and if you get a chance head over to see Whitney’s blog and link up your Personal Style.

Stay Blessed ~ No Stress in 2014!

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I Got it @Goodwill

Hello Friends and Happy Hump Day Wednesday!

Last weekend we finally got a break in the cold winter weather with temperatures rising above 50 degrees, it felt almost summer like after all that freezing snow.  In celebration of the warm weekend I decided to wear this bright yellow twin-set sweater to church on Sunday – whew, that’s a mouthful!

I paired the thrifted sweater set with yet another thrifted find, a brown striped skirt.

Thrifted Sweater Set and Skirt

These Romance Soles kitten heel pumps were another fantastic thrifted find and if you remember, I also got them in Navy Blue.  This was the last post in which I wore them (click here).

Necklace - Rugged Wearhouse

The beaded necklace was a clearance purchase from Rugged Wearhouse for ($1.00) – #winning

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This Rosetti purse was not thrifted, however, it was purchased from a Flea Market vendor in Florida for less than $20.00.

Rosetti Purse - Flea Market Find

So what do you think about this week’s “I Got It @Goodwill” totally thrifted outfit (minus the accessories)?

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Today I am linking up with my  FABU thriftinistas Whitney Nic James, and Shana over at ColorBlind, who kindly chose me Thrifters Anonymous Member of the  Week.  

Thrifters Anonymous Member of the Week

Thrifters Anonymous Member of the Week

DC Goodwill Fashionista chose me as last week’s Friday Fashionista – YOU LADIES ROCK – I FEEL SO LOVED!!!

Friday Fashionista-Thank you DC Goodwill Fashionista

Fashionista Friday: Antoinette’s Goodwill-bargains

 

Don’t forget Friday is Goodwill’s 2014 Runway Show

I am so excited!!!

Goodwill Runway Show tickets poster

Be Blessed – No Stress in 2014!

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Thankful Thursday

Hello Friends and Happy

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This week I am thankful for so much including:

 watching my son win a Silver Medal in his first wrestling tournament

 capturing a beautiful  Saturday Sunset

 attending a Festive Family Holiday Party

attending Sunday Service and getting out before the big snowstorm

making it safely to work in the snow despite the 3 1/2 hour commute

 of course my family, friends and faith!

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Now it’s your turn – what are you thankful for this week?  

Come on over and link up with other Thankful Divas 

Divas with a Purpose

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Thankful Thursday

Hello Friends and Happy

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 This week I am thankful for:

being a Stylist for Goodwill’s 2014 Runway Fashion Show (click Here)

spending a couple of hours shopping with #2 son – without him complaining

seeing a “Welcome Home” sign for a returning VET in our neighborhood (click here)

taking a nap Sunday after Church – I really needed it

finding pants that fit – which is why I wear dresses and skirts

and of course, my family, friends and faith!

Trying to find pants that fit can be a pain in the you know what!

The leaves are falling as quickly as the temps.  Do you think the snow flurries on Monday are an indication of a severe winter ahead?

Top – Walmart //  Pants – Boscov’s

Infinity Scarf – Burlington Coat Factory

 Shoes – Kmart // Ring (Aqua)  – Beauty Supply Store // Ring (purple) – Avon

 Okay, it’s your turn – What Are You Thankful For This Week?

Have a fantabulous day – Smooches!

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Thankful Thursday

Hello Friends and Happy

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This week I am thankful for:

 receiving a good-for-the-soul sermon on Sunday at Church

 recognition by FabulousAfter40.com – “Glam Gal of the Week

 mammogram results were good

 1st College Tour and I didn’t embarrass my son in public

tonight’s “Alfred Hitchcock Presents” Marathon on AntennaTV

tomorrow is the 1st day of the most thankful month of the year

getting an extra hour of sleep on Sunday (end of Daylight Savings Time

my health, family, friends and of course my faith

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I’ve had this scarf for several years and I am thankful that I kept it!

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Black Suede Booties that I am thankful are comfortable – Burlington Coat Factory

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Thankful for a beautiful Autumn Day

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Thankfully thrifted both the black maxi skirt and  faux wrap top from GW Boutique (Goodwill)

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Wrap Around Bracelet – Boscov’s // Watch – Avon

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Okay, it’s your turn – what are you thankful for this week?

Linking up today at Katherine’s Corner so come on over and find some tasty recipes to kick off the Holiday (eating) Season!

 Happy Halloween – Smooches!

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Whirlwind Weekend Wedding

Hello Friends and Happy Hump Day Wednesday!

Hubby and I left early Saturday morning so we could attend the Wedding of my 2nd cousin Kyton Carolina, who was getting married to Shivon Anderson in Mt. Vernon, NY.  We wanted to be on the road before 9:30 am so that we could cross the GW Bridge before noon…unfortunately it didn’t happen.

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It was smooth sailing going across the Delaware Memorial Bridge

New Jersey

Driving the New Jersey Turnpike wasn’t too bad either…until Exit 11 and that’s when the backup occurred due to road construction!

New York City

Finally the skyline of NYC

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Crossed the GW way off schedule

We finally made it to New Rochelle at 1:00 pm. but with less than an hour to relax and converse with our friends before dressing.  Sherri and I sat outside and had a Barcardi Mojito which definitely helped me unwind, hubby stay inside and talked with Curtis.

Friends

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Now I am ready for a Wedding

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I cleaned up nicely – right?!

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We made it to the Church a little late but thankfully we didn’t miss any of the ceremony.

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The Groom anxiously awaiting his Bride

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The Bride taking that nervous walk down the aisle

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“With This Ring I Thee Wed”

Unity Candle

Extinguishing the Unity Candle

The First Kiss

“You May Salute Your Bride!”

Jumping the Broom

Time to Jump The Broom

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Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Kyton Carolina!

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My cousins

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Hubby with my aunt and grandmother of the Groom

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My 2nd and 3rd cousins

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Unfortunately my family fun ended abruptly when our son called to tell us he was rear-ended in the school parking lot after football practice.  Hubby and I never made it to the reception at Glen Island Park instead we turned around and headed back to Delaware.

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Crossing back over the Delaware Memorial Bridge at sunset

What a WWW – Whirlwind Weekend Wedding!

BTW – Kyton was a Jr. Usher in our Wedding 23 years ago – talk about feeling old!

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Sunday Service in the Sanctuary

Hello Friends and Happy Sunday

There’s something special about going to a Church Service on a Sunday morning after a sad Saturday night.  The lifting up of prayers in the sanctuary and bonding brightens your day and provides clarity.

I thank God for being blessed and highly favored and wish the same for you,

MAY PEACE AND BLESSINGS BE UPON YOU MY BLOGGY FRIENDS!

Sunday Service 1

Sheath Dress – JCPenney

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Fioni Floral PeepToe Pumps – Payless

Sunday Service

Chunky Necklace – Rugged Wearhouse // Scarf and Purse (old)

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Joy Cometh in the Morning

by David J. Stewart

“…weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” -Psalm 30:5