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Mixing Bright & Happy Patterns

January 15, 2019 · Leave a Comment

Hello, Howdy – Hi there! It has been raining here in Massachusetts a fair bit lately, and in all other ways just being very gray and drab. YUCK! This time of year is definitely not my favorite, but I have found something that helps me get out of the “cloudy day funk” Every. Time. TA-DA…

I mean, come ON! How can you be sad when you are wearing the same color as the Sun….or mustard….or Big Bird? I digress.

And one of the things that really gets my creative juices flowing is figuring out how to mix patterns in New and Fun ways. Like this black and white striped cardi and these cheetah print flats. Now – at first glance, if these things were all in your closet, you probably wouldn’t think to put them together. But it REALLY works. I think it’s the yellow that ties them in.

All I know is that put a big smile on my face, and I needed it. So what do you think? Is pattern mixing something you think about? Do you try it? Are you happy not to? What do you do when you are down, that is GUARANTEED to lift your spirits? Do I ask to many questions? (yes!) Do I care? (no!)

Mixing Patterns Like A Pro!

         
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Pattern Mixin’ Like a Pro

XOXO,
Deb

Lot’s of Love for Poncho’s (yes…again!)

January 9, 2019 · 2 Comments

Hello, Howdy – Hi there! I am super excited for today’s post because we are talking about poncho’s. More specifically THIS poncho…

How super adorable is this? (Also apparently the one photo I took where I wasn’t touching my hair)

Super cute, right? I got this one at some little store in my local mall that I can’t remember the name of (whoops). But it got me remembering just how much I really enjoy wearing these things. And, contrary to what you would think, they really don’t make you look like beached whale. If you pair it with the right items. I paired this with some affordable black leggings and some black wedge boots and I was Ready. To. Walk. That. Runway. GURRRLL!!

Oh Look….she’s touching her hair…
and again…
wait….here too?
Is her hand stuck? I think her hand is stuck!
What IS it with me holding my hair all the time?

I put together some other options below – but what do you think? Let me know? Are you team “Pro-Poncho” Or “Pos-itively No Poncho”?

Poncho’s for Everyone…

XOXO,
Deb

I’ve Got My Love (and my poncho) To Keep Me Warm

December 11, 2018 · Leave a Comment

Hey there, howdy, Hi!

Man it’s been a long time since I have been on here. Sorry for the MIA-ness but, because I work in e-comm, the holiday season and the month or two leading up to it are the WORST when it comes to that work-life balance thing. I also think, to be honest, I stress myself out about being SUPER wordy on these things. I talk a lot and so….I also type a lot. And I feel like it would just take me a lot of time to post. But I am gonna try and be less wordy and more picture-y (it’s a word – trust me!)

Anyway…this post is about my fav outfit of the fall so far – this SUPER cute and snuggly poncho.

Cute, right!? And super affordable – at $30. This baby was from Amazon, the shipping took a while, but it was totally worth it.

The Jeans are from Targets Universal Threads line. I love that they look like they have “patches” on them but they are actually strategically placed areas where there is more denim dye. Genius, really!

The boots are also from Target, but I got them at the end of last Fall. Still some of my favs. They make me super tall but without feeling like I am going to fall over or break my ankle. I have no problem walking in these.

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XOXO,

DEB

I’m Fallin’ Into You

August 20, 2018 · Leave a Comment

Hey there, Hi, Hello Again…

I can’t believe that the summer is almost over…WAAAAHHH!! As with every other summer, I feel like it went by WAY too fast, and I didn’t really get everything accomplished that I wanted to. CAs any fashion lover will tell you, while this time of year a sad time for the end of summer, it’s a GREAT time for fashion! It’s the start of the Fall fashion season! YA-HOO!!

Fall colors and the start of boot/bootie season is something that I look forward to every year. Cooler temps, Backyard fires, and Pumpkin Spice ‘ERYTHING – amirite ladies? *Side Note – does loving all of this make me basic? Do I care? Probably not…*

This is a strange time of year for fashion because its “transitional”. All the stores are stocking sweaters and heavy knits, and materials but the days can still get into the 90’s. I’m so happy when I can find a great outfit where I can start the fall look, but still stay cool if the days are super hot. Queue the new Tru & Time line from Walmart (I KNOW right?! Walmart is bringing it this Fall)

I don’t know if you have see this new line from Walmart but its super cute and, since it’s a Walmart line, it’s also SUPER affordable!

Cute, right? And they are stretchy, so they are so comfortable!! Not to mention that the sweater is a great shade of mustard for the fall, but it’s lightweight so its great for warmer weather. Paired with some marc fisher dupe espadrilles from Target, and this outfit is perfect for the transition from Summer to Fall.

So what are your favorite ways to transition you wardrobe for the different season?

(For some reason, Walmart does not offer all of the Time & Tru products online as they do in the store. Below is what I could find an other similar items)

Walmart Time & True Black Floral Jeggings $13.36

XOXO,

Deb

I’ve been a long time gone…

June 20, 2018 · 4 Comments

Hey there, Hi there….HELLO!! Oh.My. WORD. It has been seriously FOREVER since I last did a blog post. Not kidding guys, it’s been almost a year. Yikes! Life has been super busy. I work in the retail/e-commerce world and once Fall hit, it was a super whirlwind at work and then I got PROMOTED! YAY! Of course that means I am now dealing with more meetings and managerial duties. It’s a different kind of busy.
Anywho….I am really hoping to get more blogging done. For now I am going to keep it to one post a week. I REALLY need to get some organization in my life, fer REALS!
When I had actually had a moment, which is rare, I was actually able to do a mini photoshoot again. It felt nice to do, but I forgot how to not be weird in photos! Definitely something I need to work on. It was actually a spur-of-the-moment thing, because the lighting was nice and I liked my outfit.
(*Fun Fact* – the blue doors that I take my photos in front of are actually my neighbors garage doors. I LOVE them, BUT they sold their house and moved away and now its getting KNOCKED DOWN. *cue the sad music and crying* I have no idea WHERE I am going to shoot my photos now, but that is another challenge, for another day.)

Super cute, right? And so affordable. You are looking at an Old Navy/Kohls/Target/Primark outfit. A girls gotta look GOOD saving money! And I love that it is so summery. It is finally feeling like Summer in Massachusetts and I am EXCITED! The shoes are from Primark. They don’t photograph that well but they are an adorable shade of blush pink, and there are some ‘shiny’ spot on them. I don’t know what the Fashion-y technical term is for it, but I LURVE it!
Primark doesn’t have an online shop, and this is an older cardi from Target but I found some similar cost effective alternatives. Listed below.

So here is the breakdown:

Cardigan – Target

Ankle Pants – Old Navy

Blouse – Kohls

Shoes – Primark

Fitbit Blaze watch band – Amazon

Now some more photos