Color Crush on Blue

August 10, 2017

Pantone is the expert that sets the standard for color trends every year. Earlier this year I shared the Pantone 2017 spring/summer colors in this Summer 2017 Trends post.

Here is a reminder of those top ten:

While many others may be looking forward to fall fashion, I have had a difficult time accepting the fact that summer is nearing its end, and the fall season will begin next month. I’m still loving the colors that I’ve been finding while out on my shopping ventures.

The color I’m crushing on today is Island ParadiseThis cool blue green color reminds me of a summer vacation

When you wear Island Paradise it looks like this This pretty blouse was waiting for me to find it on a Sunday afternoon shopping trip with LB. It was on sale for $12 at Nordstrom Rack, so I snatched it up right away.

The opened back with a criss-cross detail is pretty. It would have been smart of me to put my hair up so it could be seen. I wasn’t thinking too clearly at 6:00 this morning. Word to the wise: check the care label before purchasing anything, even if it is only $12.

The label in this top reads: HAND WASH COLD. SEPARATELY. MILD DETERGENT. DO NOT BLEACH. RESHAPE. LAY FLAT TO DRY. COOL IRON IF NEEDED.GEEZ!

Since I am unable to find the link for this blouse online, here are a few others, in a bit of a bluer shade, that are similar and just as pretty:

And a few accessories to match:

Blouse // Blouse // Blouse // Blouse

Earrings // Earrings // Earrings

I mentioned earlier that I am not rushing summer out the door, however I have taken a peek at the upcoming color trends for fall.

Top 10 Pantone 2017 Fall Colors

Marina blue is especially pretty although difficult to find in the exact same shade at Nordstrom Rack.

Here are few items similar to Marina blue to get me in the mood for fall

Dress // Earrings // Blouse

Shoes // Jacket // Earrings

Happy Shopping!

Patsy

August 9, 2017

Recently an adorable lady has become a member of my work family

Miss Patsy Brown

Patsy has been with our company for ten years and recently relocated from Louisiana to join us here in the Sunshine State. It was fun hearing her talk about setting up her new home after she made the big move to Florida. I remember her excitement the day she closed on her house; and again when her 50MB internet was installed.

She has been great fun to get to know. She has a great sense of humor. And I’ve learned that she likes to watch lifetime television in bed and enjoys participating in her collection of workout videos from the sofa.

Something we have in common is our love of shopping, especially for clothes and shoes.
Every morning Patsy comes into the office dressed SO CUTE. Most of the time I tell her what great fashion sense she has or how well she puts an outfit together. Today I asked her where she purchased the top she is wearing.

Dressbarn was the place.

I recently experienced Dressbarn for the first time on a trip to the new Tanger Outlet in Daytona.

It was at Dressbarn that I found my yellow capris and navy ankle pants in the clearance section.

Fun in the dressing room.
Patsy told me that her go-to shop is Dressbarn and most of her clothes have been purchased there. At times she has forgotten what is in her closet and purchased the same item twice. Since I love it, I tried to locate the top she is wearing online, with no success. Patsy advised checking the Scarves & Wraps category under Accessories

Bingo!

Paisley-Print Cascade Vest

Only $25… thinking I might need one of those!

In addition to Dressbarn, Patsy enjoys purchasing shoes from JustFab and says she has been using the online company for years, not purchasing every month, but enjoying the benefits of the VIP membership when she does.

Looking forward to seeing her outfit ensemble tomorrow!

Shopping at Target

July 6, 2017

Thanks to LB, I’ve picked up the habit of reading reviews.

Recently I came across one about Target. It read, “How can you not love target? It’s totally like the best store to ever exist ever in all of ever.” (source)

This is sad. Not the review itself, but the fact that I totally love it.

It never fails that the moment I walk through the doors of a