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Staying Warm in a Skirt

 

 Hello Friends and Happy Hump Day Wednesday

 

 My husband usually takes an interest in what I wear to work, even though he complains that I have too many clothes.  Our schedules overlap with him leaving before I wake, and when I get home he’s downstairs working out and I’m anxious to change.  On Sunday when he asked what I had chosen I reluctantly said, “pants, because of the snow”, he knows I prefer to wear dresses and skirts to work and jeans or pants on the weekends.  Most if not all of my skirts are thrifted, they are the first things I look for at Goodwill.

Even though it’s the winter season and we are dealing with snowstorms and extreme temperatures I still like wearing skirts to work and will simply layer up with tights, boots and sometimes even Long Johns!

Faux Suede Knee High Boots

 Faux Suede Boots // Rugged Wearhouse

It's cold but that won't stop me from wearing my skirts

 

Animal Print Maxi Skirt – Goodwill

 

Of course I’ll wear a long coat but I am quite comfortable in a skirt during the winter.

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 How about you ladies, do you wear dresses and skirts in the winter?

I Feel Pretty warm in my boots as does Alison, so come on over and join in on her Link Up today.

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Stay Blessed – No Stress in the New Year!

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Thankful Thursday

Hello Friends and Happy Thankful Thursday

Last month I received a wonderful gift-from-the-heart from a fellow blogger who will remain nameless, but it gave me an opportunity to “pay it forward”.  Sharing your blessings not only makes you feel good but it can also make you look good too!

 Both and top and corduroy skirt were thrifted from Goodwill

 

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Whenever you get a chance, pay it forward my friends and you’ll stay blessed!

Thrifting and Shoes are my two favorite things – what are yours?Come on over to Katherine’s Corner and share at today’s Favorite Things Hop!

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Stay Blessed – No Stress in the New Year!

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Sunrise & Sunset From The Back Deck

Hello Friends and Happy Monday

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and are up and at ’em for a terrific week ahead.  I’m usually up at 6:00 a.m. but never home before 6:00 p.m, which is why I can catch a weekday sunrise but not a sunset.  However, thanks to last week’s snow storm, I was able to catch them both from my back deck.

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Behind me and to my left the sun is rising but in order to get a good shot and not one of me squinting, I had to step forward a bit.

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Now with the holidays approaching I begin to think and miss my sister and grandmother even more.  I have a hat box full of jewelry including brooches and pins that once belonged to them so I decided to wear two of them together in their honor.

OOTD 12 11 13 030  These Route 66 knee high suede boots were purchased several years ago at Kmart.  I keep them dry and clean by spraying them with a rain&stain guard protector from Payless.

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 Which do you prefer, a sunrise or a sunset?

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Remember the song, “These boots were made for walking” by Nancy Sinatra? You may be too young and if you are, here it is on YouTube.

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Have a fantabulous day – Smooches!

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What I Wore Wednesday

Hello Friends and Happy Thanksgiving Eve!

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Okay, the countdown is officially on…if you haven’t thawed that turkey or baked those pies you are definitely in a tizzy…right…nope!

Take a deep breath, check your list and then get to it because tomorrow is Thanksgiving!

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This is no time to be sitting around stylin’ and profiln’ … bloggin’ or vloggin’ – get to it!

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Hey you, yes you, I’m talking to you, turn around and get in that kitchen!

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Kick it into high gear and get to steppin….

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Who me…not stressin’

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Just chillaxin’ in my jazzy socks and scarf!


Today I am linking up with my girl Whitney over at her Personal Style Wednesday Linky Party.

Take a break, pour a glass of wine and come on over for a visit to see what’s happening in her neck of the woods!

Happy Thanksgiving Eve – Smooches!

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Veteran’s Day 2013

Hello Friends and Happy Veteran’s Day

I trust you all had a wonderful weekend and if you are off today honoring a Vet I do hope that you are enjoying the day, unfortunately for me I have to work.

Happy Veteran's Day in our neighborhood.

Happy Veteran’s Day in our neighborhood.

The month is already flying by, can you believe that we have less than 18 days until it’s Thanksgiving 2013?  

This is what I wore on the first casual Friday of the month which was by far the best beginning to November that I can remember. After an early morning mini downpour, the temps rose to 78 degrees with bright sunshine, it was almost summer like.

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Do you remember this pink suede jacket that I thrifted last year from GW Boutique? The sleeveless tank was thrifted earlier in the year also at Goodwill.

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I found these “pink bottom” loafers at Rugged Wearhouse – aren’t they cute?

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Have you started planning your Turkey Day meal or will you be eating at a relative’s home instead?

We haven’t made any plans and I am not looking forward to asking hubby because it will be the first one without his mother….maybe we’ll just stay home and have a quiet dinner.

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Thank You Vets for all you have done for this country – Stay Blessed!

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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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Fabulous After 40 Feature

Hello Friends and Happy Hump Day Wednesday!

I was recently featured on the website “Fabulous After 40”, and chosen as “Glam Gal of the Week”, (click the link to read in case you missed it.)

I was also selected along with two other ladies who we weren’t afraid to wear the color red after the age of 40. The red sheath dress that I was wearing was received from eShakti as a product review.  Sheath dresses are my favorite styles and even with the the change in weather they will remain forefront in my closet.

WIWW In today’s outfit I am wearing a color blocked sleeveless sheath dress from Avon.  I gave the outfit an edgier look with the pleather jacket thrifted from GW Boutique (Goodwill), studded booties and stud and spike accessories.

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Remember when I purchased this Spike Necklace/Earring Set on my birthday at Rugged Wearhouse for a $1.00 on clearance?

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House of Dereon Bag – Burlington Coat Factory

Last Friday I also wore a color block sleeveless sheath dress purchased from Ross with a pair of suede over-the-knee boots and long knit sweater. 

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These pictures were taken at at Camera’s Etc in Newark (pardon the drunken eyes)

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I believe these rhinestone embellished boots were also purchased a few seasons ago from Ross.

WIWW As you can see, I have no intentions of putting away my sleeveless sheath dresses anytime soon.

How about you, what are your wardrobe items that you’ll wear in any season?


I was inspired by Transatlantic Blonde in wearing footless tights with a dress,  and they were purchased at Target.  

Today I am linking up with What I Wore Wednesday with The Pleated Poppy, come on over and meet some new bloggers.

DON’T FORGET – TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO ENTER THE SWEEPSTAKES TO WIN THE LEONISA MEN’S SHAPEWEAR (STOCKING STUFFER)

Have a fantabulous day – Smooches!

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Casual Friday – Autumn Attire

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In Delaware it is officially Autumn, the temps have dropped considerably (in the 50’s) and hubby even turned on the heat which I am definitely not happy about!

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This sleeveless top was thrifted from GW Boutique (Goodwill) and the slacks were purchase a few seasons ago at Boscov’s.  Asymmetrical sweater was purchased either at TJMaxx or Marshall’s also a few seasons ago.

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Put on a sweater if you are cold – “don’t turn on the ding dang dong heat – man!”  Can you tell that I am a miser – heck you can even call me Scrooge!

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Pumps // Avon

I love the fact that Avon has really “stepped up” their shoe game because not only are they cute but they are also extremely comfortable!

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Have you started wearing your Autumn Attire?

It snowed in upstate New York and Ohio so soon I will be wearing sweaters, hats, scarves and gloves – I am so not ready but maybe this year, hubby will be able to use his snow blower!

Have a fantabulous afternoon/evening – Smooches!

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Thankful Thursday

Hello Friends and Happy

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 This week I am thankful for:

recognition for being a volunteer instructor for The Money School of Delaware

spent time with a new friend working on her blog

 Annual Mammogram completed

 #1 son possible enrollment into college courses at UD

#2 son received approval on his Senior Project topic

took time to read my Essence Magazine

my health, family, friends and of course my faith

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Moving more into Autumn attire with a Maxi Skirt from Boscov’s

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Thrifted blouse and belt from Goodwill and Wedge Shoes from Kmart

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Collection of arm candy and earrings – jewelry box  // Serpent Ring – Avon

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

Linking up today with Style elixar– come on over and meet some other fashionistas and enter her $100 Gift Card Giveaway.  

Have a fantabulous day – Smooches!

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Thankful Thursday

Hello Friends…it’s

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This week I am thankful for the following:

hubby and son’s covered the pool before I got home and they did it correctly!

 had a lazy…do-nothing…no makeup…didn’t-even-leave-the-house weekend

ironed almost all of my clothes

finally defrosted the freezer in garage

watched season premier of  The Walking Dead

 #1 son is doing well and is actively seeking full time employment – say a little prayer for him

#2 son attended his final Homecoming Dance and was home before midnight

 discovered and watched the new show “Sleepy Hollow” and now I am hooked

but most importantly,  I am thankful for my health, family, friends , finances and of course my faith

oh and that tomorrow is Fri-Yay!

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Thrifted Pumps from GW Boutique (Goodwill) – Do you remember this haul?

Speaking of which I am about due for another one – lol!

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I wore this outfit on Wednesday and chose to add the red blazer because the weather was a bit cool early morning

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This was another beautifully blessed week despite the 3 hour commute into work yesterday due to a tractor trailer accident on route 896 – no one was seriously injured just cited for inattentive driving!

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

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