Shopping Spree

March 29, 2017

Happy Wednesday to all you worker bees (aka people who do all of the hard work but get none of the credit)…. we have made it to the half way mark… which reminds me of a song:

Everybody’s working for the weekend
Everybody wants a little romance
Everybody’s goin’ off the deep end
Everybody needs a second chance, oh
You want a piece of my heart
You better start from start
You wanna be in the show
Come on baby lets go

Thank you Loverboy!

As I mentioned in my Monday Post, my job can be the cause of HIGH levels of stress and I find myself looking forward to Friday as early as the prior Sunday night.

It is sometimes a challenge, but I am thankful for the job, as it enables me to do all the things I need/like to do… pay bills, venture out with LB, and SHOP!!! Which brings me to a new favorite bad habit I’ve developed. Every 3 or 4 months I like to go to shein.com and allow myself a $100 shopping spree. My last indulgence was in February. I took about a week to collect items in my shopping bag so I can think about what I really want to purchase. Here’s what I ordered last:

Hot Pink Cold Shoulder Ruffle Sleeves Shift Dress

This is a contender for my Easter 2017 dress

Black Crochet Trim Chiffon Halter Top

vest170223101_2 Saving this cute top for shorts this summer

Pink Open Shoulder Raglan Sleeve Top

blouse160923708_2 I bought this with my ivory Forever21 skirt in mind

Floral Print Off The Shoulder Ruffle Sheath Dress dress160808506_1 This is an adorable dress, looks really cute on, and I have no idea when/where I will wear it

Red Cold Shoulder Tie Cuff BlouseLooks cute with skinny jeans (blue or white) and will pair nicely with my white shorts this summer

Multicolor Half Sleeve Cold Shoulder Stripe Blouse

I styled this recently on a trip to St Simon’s Island with white skinny jeans

Burgundy Open Shoulder Blouse

blouse170221101_2 This looks good with my grey skinny jeans

This was an enjoyable shopping spree. I think I’ll do it again soon!

Spring 2017 Trends

March 19, 2017

Until today my disdain for winter has seemed to be the driving force of my blog. The time has come to put the past behind and spring ahead! Today is the first day of spring and I am so looking forward to enjoying the lighter clothing and shoes that this weather calls for. According to Neiman Marcus, the world of fashion will be seeing more of the following this spring:

Ruffles & Flounces

This blouse from one of my favorite shopping sites, Shein meets the criteria for several of these trends as it is a neutral and off the shoulder. In contrast to the Neiman Marcus styles, it has a tiny little price tag… $9. Here is another beauty that is priced at $7.98

Shirting Redefined

Blouses and shirts that are just slightly over the top… Although I don’t consider this to be over the top, I especially like the Caroline Constas shirt for $395.

Persephone Décolleté Shirt, White

More easily affordable is this shirt for $16, although not quite as cute.

Peekaboo Styles

Of all the Neiman Marcus items I mention in this post, this Kobi Halpern blouse would have to be my favorite. With ruffles and shoulder cut-outs (hence the peekaboo), it is made of silk and so very girly! Okay. I REALLY want this

Another more affordable option which is similar is this

In addition to blouses, peekaboo style includes items that reveal the legs, like this

Slips & Slides

Not much to say about this trend… I’m all for it if you like slip on shoes. I enjoy slipping on my Old Navy flip flops for a quick walk out into the yard, or over to Mama’s house, but most of my shoes have a strap on the back. Here are some trend pics… actually the first pair are kinda cute and would pair nicely with the ‘ruffles and flounces’ at the top of this post:

Intrecciato Napa 40mm Slide Sandal, Mist img_2491-2

Stripes

Covering the stripes spring trend, as well as the peekaboo and shirting redefined… I love this cold-shoulder striped top by Parker

Maureen Cold-Shoulder Striped Combo Top, Powder Blue

I would totally buy this if it weren’t $220…

but am more likely to purchase this blue striped blouse

or this grey and white top which offers interest with the split back and is only $13.00

Everything Embellished

Beads, Tassels, Feathers, Embroidery, Patches, Sequins, Lace! Pop some of these items on a pair of shoes, a handbag, or any item of clothing and you’re on trend! Here is an example of an embellished blouse and these red leg-wrap flats are embellished with fringe:

The Mini Bag

This one I have covered, starting with the kitty cat bag that my daughter Stephanie gave me last Christmas. There are several other wristlets and cross body bags in my closet so I will likely not be purchasing any new mini bags to participate in the mini bag trend (although this leather elephant bag is adorable).

Neutrals

White, Cream, Beige and Khaki take center stage with these nonpartisans this spring. Check out this ribbed crewneck pullover sweater.
Head-Turning Earrings

My new go-to earrings are the Kate Spade infinity and beyond hoops my Mama gave me for Christmas. Neiman Marcus spring trends include earrings that are HUGE and will no doubt make a powerful statement. This will be a trend that will take me some easing in to possibly with these blue stud hoops

The Hi-Def Lip

My thoughts on the Hi-Def Lip… Check this…

Weekend Road Trip

March 11, 2017

Today is a perfect day for a road trip to celebrate the weekend! LB and I decided to pack an overnight bag and head to St. Simon’s Island Georgia for an afternoon of shopping and an evening of music and fun. The weather is clear and sunny with temperatures reaching the low 70’s… not a good day for shorts. Being a native Floridian, it doesn’t take much to make me chilly.