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You Choose the Shoes – Week 22

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Hello friends,

welcome to week 22 of “You Choose the Shoes“.  Next Saturday I begin the dreaded task of cleaning out closets, donating items that I no longer want or fit and of course changing out the summer shoes for fall and winter ones.  I have already started wearing a few pairs as evidenced by today’s contest, but before we begin, let’s see who last week’s winner was:

Ladies and Gentlemen, for the 2nd time this season, the DSW Polka Dot Peep Toes Win!!!!

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Thank you all for your votes and of course your comments, I always love reading what you have to say.  Now for this week the contest is between Suede and Snakeskin pumps, two of my favorite fall shoes.

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The Chinese Laundry Suede pumps are another purchase from DSW, and the faux Snakeskin pumps are from Target.  The leopard print insoles are from Dollar Tree. Chinese Laundry pumps

 

I purchased these Chinese Laundry pumps several years ago, I love the tie accent in the back.

Chinese Laundry Pumps

This skirt is from Spiegel and top was purchased from Marshall’s also several years ago.

faux snakeskin pumps

Pattern mixing with these faux Snakeskin pumps which were part of a major shoe haul from Target.

faux snakeskin pumps from Target

Okay, so which pair do you like better with the top, because the skirt is so neutral, any shoe would work with it.

Snakeskin purse from Miche' Shoemall.com
Will it be the Snakeskin, OR

you choose the shoes

Will it be the suede?

This is an interchangeable Miche’ purse which I ordered from a rep at a holiday Open House a few years ago, as a matter of fact  most of my outfit is at least 2 years old.  I haven’t bought too many new items this year thanks to Malik’s High School graduation party and college tuitions!

Have you made a decision yet?

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Leave a comment below then hop over to check out MeAndMyMiniMe as she always has some great giveaways going on at her place.

Stay Blessed ~ No Stress in 2014!

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You Choose The Shoes – Madden Girls in Week 21

Hello friends,

welcome to Week 21 of “You Choose the Shoes“.  I’ve had so much fun with this mid-week feature and I love all of your comments, but as with all good things this too must come to an end.  As the weather cools so will the contest and September most likely will be the last month until Spring, but who knows I may change my mind.  What say you? 

I learned so much at last weekend’s SITSGirls Bloggy Boot Camp which you can read about tomorrow, that I am going to make a few changes to my blog. There will be changes to the posting schedule as well as the topics but I think you will like it so stay tuned.

Now lets get to to last week’s contest…by an overwhelming majority the winners were the HEELS!

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This week’s contenders are Madden Girl versus Madden Girl or big Polka Dots versus little Polka Dots or as I like to call them my “Betty Boop” shoes.  Speaking of Betty Boop, do you know the origination of the cartoon character?  I recently heard on the Tom Joyner Morning Show that she was a “stolen” caricature based on jazz singer “Baby” Esther Jones.  If you want to read more about it click here. Madden Girl vs Madden Girl

Do you remember this sheath dress from eShakti?  I love the style and wearing it but by the end of the day it is so wrinkled!

Madden Girl Big Polka Dots

These Madden Girl heels were purchased a few years ago from DSW and were actually featured in the 1st “You Choose the Shoes” post.

Madden Girls Purchased at DSW The necklace and earrings are Avon and bracelet is from Old Navy, purchased for $1.99.

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Small Polka Dots

I love my polka dot Betty Boop shoes, but which pair looks better with this sleeveless sheath?

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Okay, are you ready to make a decision?  Will it be Madden Girl big Polka Dots or…

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Madden Girl little polka dots?

Madden Girl with small polka dots

You Choose The Shoes then head over to MrsLookingGood’s blog to check out this month’s #ExShoesMe entries.

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Stay Blessed ~ No Stress in 2014!


You Choose The Shoes | Week 2

Hello Friends and Happy Hump Day!

The winner of last week’s “You Choose the Shoe” was the

Polka Dot Pumps from DSW!  

 

You Choose the Shoe

Now it’s week 2 so it’s time for you to choose this week’s shoe, and no, I haven’t gotten a pedicure yet so don’t look too hard!

Fioni Blue from Kmart

Will it be the blue Fioni Pumps from Kmart

or

Grey pump from Ross

Grey Pump from Ross Dress for Less?

You Choose the Shoe!

Both the top and skirt has been in my closet for such a long time that I can’t remember where purchased. I think the bracelet set was purchased either at Rugged Wearhouse or Burlington Coat Factory.

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Have you decided yet?

Look Down at the Shoes

Look down at the shoes…

Now look up at the outfit

…Now look up at the outfit

Which one did you choose

Okay, Which Shoes Did You Choose?

The winner will be revealed next week!

I’ll be linking up with Whitney Nic James, so come on over when you get a chance.  

Stay Blessed ~ No Stress in 2014!

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You Choose the Shoes | OOTD

Hello Friends and Happy Hump Day Wednesday!

I love the Spring and Summer seasons, not only because of the warmer weather but because of the shoes!  Sandals and open-toes are my favorites, but wedges, platforms, kitten heels, high heels, pumps, flats, it doesn’t matter, I wear them all.  

I know that I’m not alone when I say, “I LOVE Shoes“.  I’ve been known to purchase 3 different pairs all at the same time…all on the same day… AND all at the same store ~ I LOVE Shoes! Unfortunately, having only one pair of feet can cause a dilemma, the decision on which pair to wear for a particular outfit can be frustrating.  

This new blog feature, “You Choose the Shoes” is helping me by giving you an opportunity to choose the pair of shoes that I’ll wear with a particular outfit of the day.  

Okay, for this outfit which pair should I wear?

The Polka Dot sleeveless tank was thrifted from Goodwill and red Capri pants were on clearance at JC Penney?

 

Shoes

Madden Girl Polka Dots from @DSW

or

Glo Jeans wedges from @Kmart

Choose the Shoe

My hubby and son chose The Madden Girl

Wedges or Heels

I had to do one of those 3-toe polishes this morning, but I will be making an appointment for my annual Spring pedicure!

Choose the Shoe

So which one did you choose?

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Choose the Shoes

I’ll be linking up with my favorite fashionistas Whitney Nic James and Shana at  ColorBlind, so when you get a chance hop over and check out their thrifted finds.

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

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I Got it @Goodwill

Hello Friends and Happy Hump Day Wednesday!

 Today’s totally thrifted outfit with the exception of the shoes was purchased at Goodwill.  Each piece was purchased separately from a Goodwill store either in Middletown or Smyrna.

I Got it @Goodwill

 In my mind I saw this outfit fitting differently, but hubby said it looked okay, so I stayed with it.  The sweater, top, and skirt were $3.75 each but I bought them during the 20% off sale, paying only $3.00 each, and the belt was 80 cents.  #winning

I Got it @Goodwill

The suede pumps are Chinese Laundry, purchased from DSW, and off-black pantyhose from Walmart.

I thought about using a different style belt, however, it wasn’t until I got to work that I decided to change the way I wore the belt.  I put it around the top and not the sweater which made me feel and look less bulky.

What do  you think, which way would you have worn it?

After work I met up with one of the 2014 Goodwill Runway Show models and found these Nine West booties which now makes this outfit totally thrifted.

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You never know what you might find at your local Goodwill, look what I saw before leaving.

LB's @ GW

Unfortunately, they were a size 7, too small for my feet and at $250.00, were too big for my purse.

Today I am linking up with Whitney Nic James for her Snow Day OOTD and ColorBlind Thrifters Anonymous pick of the week.

Stay Blessed ~ No Stress in 2014!

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Tropical Tuesday – Outfits of Two days

Hello Friends and Happy Tuesday!

Today’s outfit post is a 2fer, the first one was worn last Thursday the day of the torrential downpour and the second I wore yesterday.

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What is your take on the Denim Skirt which was very popular in the ’90’s.

Check out this Blog Post on Denim Skirts, I will never be able to wear a mini again!

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Denim Skirt and Polka Dot Top were thrifted from GW Boutique

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Sandals from Rainbow Shops

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2-Chain necklace from my grandmother

Check out this great video from Joyus – Denim Pencil Skirt

Monday’s outfit was a bit more colorful

Colorful Maxi Skirt – Rugged Wearhouse

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Orange Tank – GW Boutique

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Necklace and Bracelets – Rugged Wearhouse

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Which outfit did you like better?  

Linking Up with Style Statement Tuesday – hop on over to meet a new blogger!

Have a fantastical day – Smooches!

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Vacation Day in May

Hello Friends and Happy Friday Eve!

Today was a fantastic day, this morning it was sunny with temps in the high 80’s and I was on vacation hanging with my oldest son.  There were a few things that we needed to get done including him renewing his driver’s license.  I can’t believe it’s been 4 years already and next month he’ll be celebrating his 21st birthday – God is Good!

All that closet cleaning Saturday and I could not find one pair of decent shorts…oh well, time to hit up GW Boutique this weekend!  I decided to wear an old pair of capris instead of a sundress and found them to be just as comfortable.

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Glasgow  County Park was filled with walkers and joggers but I was just there for the scenery

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Changed into flats from DSW

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Gazebo in Glasgow

After a doc appointment I stopped in at Rugged Wearhouse and saw some of the cutest purses, but resisted the urge to make a purchase!  It was a good vacation day in May.

Have a fantabulous day – Smooches!

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OOTD – Fall Back Monday

Hello Friends and Happy Monday

After a wonderfully warm weekend the temperatures have reversed course and fallen back into Autumn, dropping down into the 30’s and 40’s!  Yesterday I was in shorts preparing for the pool opening and today I am wearing fall clothing – this is crazy.  The forecast calls for 80 degrees by Thursday so  we will be going from sweaters to sleeveless tanks in less than a week, I don’t remember Spring temps being up and down like this – do you?

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Skirt – Boscov’s // Tank – JCPenney // Leopard Print Cardigan – Ross

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Linking up with Tough Cookie Mommy & The Life of Meg – come on over and join the hop

Have a fantabulous afternoon – Smooches!

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OOTD – Finally Friday

Hello Friends and Happy Fri-Yay!

Well we made it through another week and for that I am thankful.  It was a roller coaster of events with all the strange things happening in the world.  I continue to pray for the 3 kidnapped victims in Cleveland and no matter what he did in his past, Charles Ramsey, you are definitely to be commended for being at the right place at the right time – thank you bro!

The heat is on so I chose to wear a skirt instead of jeans as I normally do on casual Fridays.

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Gladiator Sandals – DSW

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I hope the temps remain high as the pool is scheduled to be opened next week!

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Watch – Avon // Ring & Bracelets – jewelry box // nails be be done this afternoon!

Linking up with The Friday Chaos Blog Hop – come on over and join in on the fun!

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Have a fantabulous evening – Smooches!

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OOTD – Foggy Monday

Hello Friends and Happy DST Monday!

Woke up thinking it would be a bright and sunny Pre-Spring day, instead it was a dark and damp foggy morning, oh well at least I woke up a lot of people didn’t! (Blessed). The day started out much like most people’s heads…a little foggy, why don’t we abolish Daylight Savings Time, it’s original purpose is no longer valid, what do you think?

Driving in fog is dangerous yet some people feel the need to speed which makes it even worse, unfortunately 6 teenagers lost their lives in Ohio due excessive speeding – God rest their souls! (News Report)

Which brings me to another reason why I don’t like car shopping for my son’s, too many young people die in car crashes. As most of you know my lil sis, Gloria was killed in a car crash in 1992, she was only 29, and not a day goes by that I don’t think of her!

Shake it off … shake it off… sorry, didn’t mean to bring you down!

Let’s clear the way for the outfit of the day.

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Black Pencil Skirt – Boscov’s // Colorful Top – GW Boutique (Goodwill) // Animal Print Pumps – DSW // Dooney & Burke Purse – closet staple // Ring and Bracelet – Mizoutlet.com

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What do you think about these pumps with this outfit – should I have worn the green cap-toe pumps from Target?

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One good thing about Daylight Savings Time it will be a sunshine filled commute home!

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Linking up today with #YOLOMondays – join in to meet a new blogger.
Have a fantabulous evening – Smooches!

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