Hello all!!
I hope last week went splendidly well and your new week goes even better! If you don't know by now, I'm a frugal shopper. So, if I can get a great deal for the cheap, I'm all for it.
With that being said, today's blog post features 2 new items I recently added to my closet. One of them being a really cute plaid dress from Old Navy. They are currently have a sale where you can score an additional 40% off of their clearance items. I decided to take them up on their offer 😊. I picked a couple of pieces for my son and snagged this dress for myself for $7.19.
When I got the dress home, I thought I wanted to pair it with my red faux leather jacket, but made a last minute substitution. I ended up pairing it with my gray crochet sweater vest. This gave it a monochrome look and kept the chill off in the process.
To add a pop to the outfit, I knew I wanted to wear some pink socks. Of course, I had to go through hell and high water to find the perfect pair. You know how you already have your mind set on something? That's how I am. A lot of times I end up disappointed because I can't find exactly what I'm looking for. But, this time I hit the jackpot and got these pink dog socks.
These "puppies" cost a mere $1.97 from the Men's section of my local Walmart. Ladies, don't be afraid to shop outside of the Women's section to find things to add to your closet. You could be missing out on some great pieces. I'm planning on getting some more of their socks in the near future. They have this really cute camouflage pair that I want. The boots are by Esprit from TJ Maxx that I purchased a couple years ago. They remind me of the Sorel brand boots that I've stalked for years that cost about $199; and the price NEVER goes down.
To finish off this look, I added some simple silver hoops and my black Nine West clutch. I think the look turned out great, but I'm biased. Let me know what you think in the comments.
Until next time...
Dress: Old Navy; Sweater Vest: Cato; Socks: Walmart; Boots: TJ Maxx; Clutch: TJ Maxx; Earrings: Gifted
Hello all!
I've discovered a lot of great products since the last time I did one of these posts. In order to keep this post from getting really long, I only featured skin and hair care products this time. So, let's jump right into it.
I'm all about soft skin, and it's no secret that Dove is one of the brands I think of when it comes to soft skin. As I was in my local WalMart looking for some soap for myself, I came across their Blue Fig and Orange Blossom body wash. THIS. STUFF. SMELLS. LIKE. HEAVEN. and leaves my skin soft and smooth. I just discovered they have a matching deodorant so I will definitely be picking that up as well. (Around $6.00)
Applying some type of moisturizer after a bath/shower is a must; especially in the winter time. When my money's looking a little funny to afford my favorite lotion (see previous post), I can count on Vaseline Advanced Repair Unscented Lotion to do the job. This lotion isn't heavy, greasy, or sticky which is great because you don't have to worry about your sheets sticking to you when it's time to go to bed. Plus, it's unscented, so you can still wear your favorite scent without it clashing. (Around $7.00)
Since I'm in my 40's, I'm beginning to notice dry patches on my face, especially around my mouth. This can be worse in the winter and when I use a cleanser that foams. I've been on the hunt for a facial cleanser that doesn't foam for a while now. My hunt led me to my local CVS
where I came across this facial wash from Olay. I was intrigued immediately because of the price (around $5) and because the cleanser doesn't foam. It also contains little micro beads that aid in exfoliation. They aren't the big, rough kind; they're much smaller and more gentle. I've only used this once but I can tell it's going to be a staple product for me.
Since I was unable to find any more of my newly found favorite deep conditioners (see previous post), I had to find something else. On a trip to my local Sally Beauty I discovered the Texture ID brand of products. Their deep conditioner really stuck out to me (not to mention it was on sale at the time). So, I decided to give it a try and I'm so glad I did. This stuff is thick, creamy, and leaves me with soft, defined hair. It's at a great price point ($7.99), I don't have to order it online, and it's usually on some type of sale at Sally. I call that a win, win, win!
This product is more like a revisit than a new discovery. I purchased this previously about 2-3 years ago. I ended up giving it to my sister because it made my hair too soft 😨😨. Sounds silly, I know, but I decided to give it a go again. I usually go for creamy leave-ins, so me actually liking this one was completely foreign to me. It's really light and smooth and spreads easily through my hair leaving behind soft, defined hair. And the price doesn't break the bank either (around $5.99). These products are really hard to find. I did manage to find them at one of my local beauty supply stores. If all else fails, you can get it from Amazon.com
I've never been a fan of traditional hair gels because they always reminded me of curl activator gel from back in the day (I had a jherri curl.) Plus, they always gave me defined, but dry and hard hair. When I saw this on clearance at my local Target I was on the fence about it. Me being the over thinking Virgo that I am, I was like, "what if I hate it?" Or, "what if I like it but can't find it any more?" Long story short, I tried it, and I LOVE IT!! First off, she scent is fabulous. Second, since it's a cream gel, there's no hard helmet head. Third, the price won't have you clutching your wallet ($4.07 on Amazon.) This, combined with the Slick Slip Leave-in Conditioner, makes for happy hair days. I can't wait to try this combo out once the weather gets warmer. Just like the leave-in, you may have to go through hell and high water to find this. But if all else fails, Amazon.com has it.
That concludes this installment of What I'm Digging Right Now. If you have any questions about these or other products I've talked about, feel free to ask away in the comments section.
Until next time...
Hello all!
I don't know about you, but sometimes being comfortable in my clothes outweighs being cute. Not so say that I want to look unkempt or like I'm slumming it, but you can be comfy and stylish at the same time. With today's look, it was all about being comfortable.
The look centered around this cute white button down with mini black stars. I picked this up from my local TJ Maxx on clearance for $12. Initially, I got it to wear with a skirt I got from the same place the later part of last year. Since the skirt needs to be altered, I had to find something else to wear it with. So I decided to pair it with my black floral print pants from Old Navy (which were also on clearance for $10.)
Lately I've been trying my hand at print mixing. I'm trying to take myself outside of my comfort zone and wear things I wouldn't normally put together. With my body type being pear-shaped AND plus-sized, some things should be taken into consideration when putting outfits together. Pushing the envelope when it comes to my style has been trumping these so-called "rules" that should be followed to the letter. Nothing wrong with experimenting with prints, shapes, and colors to come up with looks all your own.
I was going to wear this look with either some heels or boots due to the cold weather. But, since I wanted to be comfortable, tipping around in some heels this time around wasn't going to cut it. I decided to put on my black old school Puma sneakers which are the epitome of comfy. If I could wear them everyday I would.
Being casual doesn't have to mean being frumpy. With some great pieces and accessories, you can be stylishly casual and comfy at the same time. And those pieces can be paired easily with other things in you already have in your closet.
Expanding your wardrobe is easier than you think and you don't have to spend a fortune to do it. The majority of the items that I purchase are from the clearance section of my favorite stores. You can really rack up on some great items especially when stores are trying to get rid of old inventory to make room for the new.
Do you like so shop the clearance section? What are some of your favorite places to shop? Let's chat it up in the comments section. Until next time...
Earrings: Old Navy; Button down: TJ Maxx; Jacket: Old Navy; Belt: Target; Pants: Old Navy; Shoes: Finish Line
Hey all!!
Happy New Year to you!! I hope 2019 is shaping up to be fabulous for you. As I was watching style videos on You Tube last week, I ran across one from KarenBritChic about looking stylish and keeping warm in the winter time. Winter is the time of year for layering up and not so much for being stylish. The main focus is keeping warm, but you can still keep warm AND look great while doing it.
I know you have some really cute dresses/skirts in your closet that you'd just love to break out right about now. But because of the reality of freezing to death you pull out your sweaters, boots, and pants. Hopefully this blog post will inspire you to have fun with layers and get cute at the same time.
The dress I'm wearing came from my local Belk's clearance section. I got this for a mere $14 (regular price over $100.) The one I actually tried on was too big, so the customer service rep helping me was able to order my correct size and ship it to my house. The first time I wore it was to an event with a black cardigan sweater and black heels. The look was a last minute decision and it turned out OK, but I knew I could make it look much nicer. I'll insert a picture of the look here...
So, after giving a lot more thought into my look, I decided to pair it with a black wide belt, turtleneck, coat, tights, and boots. I think this look is much more suitable and came together nicely.
A little trial and error never hurt anyone, and it can yield some great results. Outfits can evolve and get better just like people can. The next time I wear this, I want to try it with my white button down and some heels.
It also challenges you to shop your own closet and see how many outfits you can put together with what you already have available. This saves you money because you aren't going out getting something new all the time. Who doesn't like saving money?
I challenge you to try this for yourself and see how many outfits you can put together. Do you shop your closet on the regular? Let me know in the comments section.
Until next time...
Turtleneck: St. John's Bay, JC Penney; Dress: Belk; Tights: Assets, Target; Boots: Merona, Target; Belt: from an old dress; Ear cuff: Claire's
