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Sunday Stylin Roundup

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Hello friends and welcome to Sunday Stylin Roundup.  I trust you all had a wonderful weekend.  We are now into full Autumn attire and I finally got all my closets cleaned – yay me!  I didn’t get an opportunity to wear all of my summer dresses but next week I am going to repost a DIY in which I cut the bodice off a dress to make it a maxi skirt.  I’ll be doing a few more of them as some of the dresses are cut too low to wear without a cover-up.

Here are last week’s outfits.

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These two outfits one I wore at the end of September and the other was early October which is still warm enough to wear peep toes and pencil skirts.

Pencil skirts are by far my favorite types of skirts and the color grey with the classic black and white works equally well with green and beige.  The red necklace is from Rainbow Shops and the beige beads are from Walmart, they have a really nice $5 and $10 Statement necklace assortment #stockingstuffer.

Back to Basics

I call this outfit “Back to Basics“, because the white cotton shirt and tie are reminiscent of my early corporate days at IBM.  Believe it or not, I still have several of the clip on ties that I wore back in the early 80’s!  The skirt is from Walmart and the purse is from Avon as is the bracelets and watch.  I participated in iamfabellis #fabwerkwear Instagram roundup, so if you get a minute go check out the other lovely ladies in classic white work shirts.

Wild n Out

Breaking out the infinity scarves which I have draped around a body-form in the guest bedroom, most of which were on clearance from Burlington Coat Factory, but Walmart also has a large selection as well, starting at $4.97.

Two of my favorite consigned pieces, the Jessica Simpson leopard print peep-toes shoes and this leopard print vintage purse.  A simple top from Boscov’s and brown thrifted skirt made this outfit a mid-week special.

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Another infinity scarf breaks of the basic blue skirt from JCPenney and green scoop top thrifted from Goodwill.  I had forgotten about these Unlisted shoes from the Shoe Dept, but seemed to work well with the tote from Target as well as the thrifted pink clutch.

Poncho and Pencil

I ended the work week in a “Poncho and Pencil” skirt and pointy toe shoes from DSW.  The pencil skirt and thrifted sleeveless tank were covered in a printed poncho from Boscov’s.  I didn’t need to change up my purse as the tote from Target worked well. The accessories I chose were a wooden beaded necklace, a Flea Market find, and wood earrings from Claire’s.

So which outfit did you like the best?

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Stay Blessed ~ No Stress in 2014!


You Choose the Shoes Week 17

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Hello friends,

welcome to Week 17 of “You Choose the Shoes“.  The yellow Mossimo Pumps were definitely the #1 favorite in last week’s contest.  Most of you felt it highlighted the yellow in the dress and I totally agree, thank you all for the comments.

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This week we are going with a more casual look.  I actually have two pairs of denim shoes, but unlike those studded cut outs these are much more comfortable.  They are going up against “Ms. Elle” another very comfortable pair of summer slides or slip-ons.

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Each pair are contenders to be the best match for this uber comfortable t-shirt dress from Rainbow Shops. I only wish it came in more than two colors because it was so comfy that I could wear one everyday.

 

Worn with these Elle slides the outfit is perfect for a weekend of afternoon shopping or outdoor dining.

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The denim straps are also comfy casual and I think they bring a little more attention to the bracelets – what do you think?

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So which one would you choose?

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Ms. Elle – grazing in the tall grass

you choose the shoes

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or

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the denim straps?

But before you decide, take a look at them solo

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Okay, have you made a decision?

 

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So which pair is it going to be?

Ms. Elle or

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Madame Denim?

You choose the shoes then leave a comment below. I will be back to respond after reading a few blog posts over at Bloggy Mom’s linkup party.

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Stay Blessed ~ No Stress in 2014!

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Is Orange the New Black | Thankful Thursday

 

Hello friends,

lately I’ve been hearing a lot about this new cable show ‘Orange is the New Black” but have never watched it, have any of you seen it? I really don’t like shows about criminal activities especially with women in prison, so I doubt if I’ll ever watch it.  

Anywho, I only mentioned it because of today’s Thankful Thursday’s OOTD which is orange and black.

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Actually, it more peach than orange because when I think of wearing orange and black together it reminds me of Halloween. However, I am flanked by orange flowers and the necklace has orange in it, so it can be considered an orange and black outfit.

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Speaking of peach, I believe next weekend is Middletown’s Annual Old Thyme Peach Festival.  The festival is something that I look forward to every year, it is one of my favorite summer events.  Last year we missed it as we were in New Rochelle, (NY) for a cousin’s wedding ~ Happy Anniversary Kyton and Shivon!

I am hoping and would be extremely thankful if my mini men would hang with me because Malik will be leaving for Bowie on the 27th.

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Skirt | JCPenney

Shoes | The Shoe Dept

Purse & Necklace | Rainbow Shops

Bracelet | Old Navy

This has truly been a thankful week and I am looking forward to sleeping in on Saturday, doing a little shopping and sunning poolside if the weather cooperates.  

What are your plans for the weekend?

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So is Orange really the new Black?

 

I am always thankful for my family, friends and of course my faith.  

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

If you get a chance, head over to Katherine’s Corner for her Thursday’s Favorite Things Blog Hop.

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You Choose the Shoes Week 16


Hello friends,

well last week’s contest proved one thing – you CAN wear too much denim, the votes were overwhelmingly in favor of the wedge heels.  Not that you didn’t like the denim shoes, it was just that they were too much with the maxi denim dress.

I now need to find an appropriate outfit to wear with them because I love them, otherwise, they’ll sit in the closet for another year.


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This week’s contenders are Target verses Rainbow Shops.  If you follow me on Instagram you would have seen the two pairs of sandals that I purchased a few weeks back, 2 pair for $20, definitely a deal that I couldn’t pass up.  I got a pair of flats and these white heels.

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The also came in black and cognac which I should have also gotten.  These yellow Mossimo pumps were purchased last year as part of a major shoes haul from Target – remember that one?

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The dress is one of those “I can’t believe someone actually donated this” Goodwill find.  I absolutely love how it fits and look forward to wearing it every summer!

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It has a unique collar which is another reason why I like it so much.  Okay, now take a look at the shoes and then choose which pair goes better with the dress.

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Will it be the white sandals from the Rainbow Shops

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OR

the yellow pumps from Target?

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Are you ready to choose the shoes?

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Stay Blessed ~ No Stress in 2014!

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You Choose The Shoes | Week 15

Hello friends, I hope all is well in your world.

Welcome to Week 15 of You Choose The Shoes, I am glad that so many of you look forward to this weekly feature just as much as I enjoy posting it.

Last week’s contenders were fun and the votes for each were coming in fast and furious but I think the red belt helped to push the winner over the top.

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Now, this week’s contenders are a pair of newbies versus a pair of veterans.  The newbies have been in my closet for years yet never saw the light of day and the vets are a pair that have been around and are definitely well worn.

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Believe it or not, the newbies are the denim cut-outs with studs…I know right!  Nope I’ve never worn them nor do I remember where I purchased them from, all I do know is that I was never going to get rid of them.

The wooden wedges are a summer favorite and I believe were purchased at either Ross or Rugged Wearhouse.

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The denim dress was thrifted from Goodwill, bracelet and ring from Old Navy on clearance for $1.99 each!  I got 6 different color bracelets and 3 rings, you know I couldn’t pass up that deal.

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The chain necklace and earring set was purchased at the Rainbow Shops.

Now back to the shoes, which pair goes better with this denim maxi dress?


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Have you made a decision yet?  Do you think denim on denim is too much?  Let’s take another look at them with the dress and see.

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What do you think?

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 Wood Wedge Sandals

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Denim cut-out heels – YOU CHOOSE NOW

(gotta love my expression!)

While you make a decision and leave a comment I’m going to run over to see Living in Mommywood and Whitney Nic James, then I’ll be back to respond.  See ya later!

BTW, we are going to pick up Malik from Bowie this evening – I can’t wait!!!

Stay Blessed ~ No Stress in 2014!

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Cool Pool Blue Monday| OOTD

Hello Friends and Happy Monday

I am getting so excited in anticipation for the heat of the summer as I’m sure a few of you are as well.  Last week it was still a bit cool but the weekend more than made up for it with temps in the 80’s.  I can’t wait until it’s officially pool time in just a few short weeks!  

Today’s outfit is a combination of JCPenney, Citi Trends, Avon and Target.

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The Peplum top is JC Penney, and I was never a big fan of them because I didn’t think they were flattering to my figure – what do you think?

Purse | Avon (Mark)

 

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This perfectly color coordinated purse is from Avon (Mark) #loveit  Bracelet from Rugged Wearhouse and Necklace and Earring Set from Jewelrymax.net.

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I not a big retail shopper and I try to stay away from the malls but I won’t rule out low-end shops like Rainbow, Deb and Citi Trends, which is where I purchased this pencil skirt. #dressforless

Ready for the cool pool in the heat of the summer

The black patent leather Mossimo pumps are from Tar’jay (Target).  This is the outfit that I wore to work and later on that evening for teaching a Blogging 101 class at the Bear Library.  It was very comfortable all day and worked well for both environments.

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I love teaching these Blogging 101 classes because the attendees are awesome!

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Attendees at Blogging 101 Class

I’ll be stopping by to see Whitney Nic James for her Personal Style Linkup, come over if you get a chance.  I hope you all have a wonderful day and I’ll see ya tomorrow.  

Stay Blessed ~ No Stress in 2014!

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OOTD – Maxi Monday

Hello Friends and Happy Monday

I hope your day is going well and that it is productive and stress-free.  I overdid it with the outdoor activities and today I am paying the price, both my mind and body are tired!  Maintaining a pool is hard work and the older I get the less enjoyable it is.  Don’t get me wrong I do enjoy lounging poolside but the Spring setup takes a lot of time, just vacuuming takes over an hour.  I also have to do some comparison shopping for a new solar cover, think I’ll start with Daily Deal Superstore.

Today’s outfit is a mix of heavy and light because the temps were not expected to rise until later in the day.

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Denim Maxi Skirt – EastEssence.com // Sandals – Rugged Wearhouse  // Top – Target

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Linking up today with Tough Cookie Mommy who nominated me “Blogger of  The Week” on Mingle Monday – come on over and meet this lovely lady!

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Have a fantabulous day – Smooches!

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OOTD – Two Tone Trends

Hello Friends and Happy Hump Day Wednesday!

The weather so far this Spring has been two tone – warm one day, cold the next … sunny one day, raining the next…warm during the day and freezing at night.  This afternoon it’s expected to be warm which is definitely a relief because the past few nights have been extremely chilly so much so that we had to turn the heat back on.  I am not going to complain too much as there are states that are still dealing with snow and flooding which is far worse than anything we are experiencing.

In keeping with the two tone theme, today’s outfit is a combination of two trends:

Color Blocking and Black & White.

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How is the weather in your neck of the woods?

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OOTD 4 24 13 009 Worthington Skirt and Top were  both on clearance at JCPenney

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OOTD 4 24 13 011 Black Bubble Necklace was hard to resist  at $3.99 from Rainbow Shops

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Purse (old) – Ross // Sandals – Avon

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Linking up today with Transatlantic Blonde WIWW – hop over and meet a few new bloggers

Have a fantabulous day – Smooches!

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OOTD – Before and After Church

Hello Friends and Happy Sunny Sunday

This morning’s church service was blessed with a sermon by a visiting minister from Wilmington, and visiting guests from a small neighboring church in Middletown.  A great way to start off the week and I am looking forward to an even more blessed work week, I hope it’s the same for you!

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Black and White Peplum Dress – Ross // Red Blazer – Closet Staple // Black Pumps – Mossimo via Target // Purse – Closet Staple // Necklack – Mark via Avon // Ring – Icings

After Church

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Comfy Capris – Rainbow Shops // Top – Delaware State University Bookstore

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Linking up today with Sunday Style at Plane Pretty & MoMoMod hop over and meet some bloggers.

Have a fantabulous afternoon – Smooches


OOTD – Thrifted Tops Tuesday

Hello Friends and Happy Tuesday

Being the sleepy head that I am, getting up every week day at 6 am definitely does not give me a thrill.  However, once I’m up and moving the situation greatly improves especially when I see God’s Glory.   Waking up to a beautiful day provides the motivation to have a prosperous one and I hope it’s the same for you.

The rays of sunshine across the frost covered grass gave me pause to stop and say, “Thank you God for another beautiful day”!

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OOTD 1 8 13 007 Stripped Top and Easy Spirit Cardigan – thrifted from GW Boutique  // Gauchos – closet staple that I refuse to give up

Brown Suede Boots – Ross // Necklace & Earring Set – Jewlrymax.net // Bracelets – Rainbow Shops

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OOTD 1 8 13 001 Linking up with Cherry Fashion – hop over and meet a new blogger

Have a fantabulous day – Smooches!

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