Fashion Mantra #10

Embrace a Sense of Humor.

Have a laugh at your old pictures and notice how your hair, fashion choices, and perhaps your body have changed. Since we are flawed humans, there's no such thing as perfect. We can't change the past, so find the humor and the lesson.

Thrift Store Finds and New Friends (Oh My!)

Saturday (6.6.15) was another 50% off sale at Lovelady. As usual, my friend Mia and I planned to make it a day of thrift store shopping. While at Lovelady, we met two ladies who made an hour drive to Birmingham for the sale - and instantly, we hit it off! We ate lunch and traveled to several local thrift stores. It turned out that we had many things in common, and now we have great new friends and thrift shopping buddies.

Since we went to several stores, of course, I made numerous purchases. Fortunately for me, I only spent $44.97 in total! Also, it didn't hurt that I had (and shared) coupons for Mission Possible stores and it seemed as if all the thrift stores had a sale. I purposely refrained from going to The Foundry because I didn't want to bust my $50 shopping budget.

So for $44.97, I bought the following...

1 Pair of PJs (forgot to take a picture - but white flannel with blue floral, and like new)
1 Wrap Dress
2 Pairs of Shoes
2 Tops
2 Skirts
2 Pairs of Pants (forgot to take a picture of the Alfani navy pant)
3 Sweaters
3 Jackets

The belt and the sleeves made this boyfriend sweater unique.

The striped shirt is NY and Co., and the grey knit shirt is Ann Taylor Loft.

Adore this striped jacket! The Chico's brand crop pant still had the tags on. This Sarah Spenser cascading two-tone sweater will be a great staple piece. 

This picture doesn't do either of these skirts justice. The skirt to the left is Cato, and on the right is another Ann Taylor Loft piece. The red shoe to the left is Liz Claiborne and the brown suede pump is Aerosoles.

The shrug is Liz Claiborne and the wrap dress is vintage - so here I go channeling Ms. (Diana) Ross again!

The white jacket is (faux) leather,  Mossimo  and machine washable. The jacket on the right is Liz Claiborne again. I think I have Liz Claiborne and Ann Taylor radar when I shop at the thrift stores (and Mia noticed that too along with my argyle sweater obsession).

Outfit of the Week 6.9.15

This week's outfit is a mix of thrift store and retail purchases.

The George blue knit blazer is a Walmart clearance item. The sandals I recently purchased from Payless Shoes, the green skirt and Vera Wang print tank are thrift store purchases and the green purse was from a garage sale several years ago.

Every time I wear this skirt and/or the purse, I receive compliments.  Nice and "Springy"!

Fashion Mantra #9

Never underestimate the power of the perfect-fitting bra.

Getting the right fit will make you look younger, thinner, sexier and keep the "girls" in place.

Thrift Store Fashion Finds 5.22.15

I took a trip to my favorite place - The Foundry and found several pieces.

I bought the following for $26.51...

1 Cardigan (another Argyle print - I'm obsessed!)
1 Denim Vest
2 Tank Tops
2 Dresses
1 Set Pillow Cases
1 Queen Bed Skirt

You will probably never see me wear this dress without a sweater, jacket, shrug or this vest. I found this Tribal Jean vest by pure luck!

I have a hot pink skirt that this cardigan and either tank underneath create a great outfit. 

This is an Eddie Bauer maxi dress. Can't wait to wear it in the Fall!

Channeling Diana Ross: Feeling Very 1970s

Okay, I know this is just a fad and usually I don't buy into them, however, I've always loved the 1970s look - especially Diana Ross (my style goddess) in the movie Mahogany and my mom (she was very stylish back in the day with her large, curly afro wigs). Actually, I have and consistently wear my mom's jewelry from my childhood.

Since last year three particular styles have made a return in a big way - the maxi dress, the print palazzo pant, and jumpsuits.  I do not own a maxi dress as of yet - but I did jump into the jumpsuit and palazzo pant trend. Hopefully this trend don't end before I can get my money's worth.

(L-R) The jumpsuit was a Groupon purchase and the pants were mail order from Ashro.com.

Oh yeah, I also went to my favorite shoe store - Payless and found these sandals on sale for $17.

These sandals are so comfortable (memory foot bed). Wanted the black pair too, but couldn't find my size.

Outfit of the Week 5.25.15

The embroidered tee, cardigan sweater, shoes and purse are all thrift store finds. The denim-colored skirt is George (Walmart).

One of my favorite outfits! 

Fashion Mantra #8

Give your Hair a Trim Every Six to Eight Weeks,



and your closet a trim every season.

Fashion Mantra #7

Never Shop Without a Plan

Make a list of what you need and stick to it (regardless of what's on sale). And think in terms of whole outfits.

Outfit of the week 5.17.15

Chadwick's sweater, Daisy Fuentes tee and George denim trousers, Steve Madden shoes, vintage gold purse