Hello and Happy Friday!!

Do you believe in love at first sight? I definitely do! When I first saw this scarf maybe two years ago (give or take) at a thrift shop, there was no hesitation. I knew I had to have it.

And it has been love ever since! 

Okay, I realize I'm probably slightly nuts for wearing a scarf while it is still pretty warm out, but bear with me! For almost a month now, this scarf just kept screaming at me every time I opened my closet. And to be quite honest, I was exhausted this afternoon after work. So, why not let this beauty do the work today? Heat or no heat! 

Plus the colors just fell together so beautifully and the styling was simple and comfortable! 

I wish I could tell you more about where this scarf came from but I really don't know. I found it at a Goodwill -I have found many, many great scarves there, in fact some of my favorite scarves have come from Goodwill.

There are definitely some deals to be found by shopping at Goodwill and other thrift shops. I used to go there all the time as a way to relax and detach I could spend hours scouring the racks for a great dress, shirt, or skirt. And more times than not I would find something in great condition. Sometimes I did come out empty handed, but when I scored I really scored! I believe I also heard once that on Thursdays in particular certain stores donate the items that didn't sell to Goodwill. I believe Target is one of those stores!
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So keep an eye out! 

Thank you so much for reading! 

XOXO

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Hello and Happy Monday!

Happy Labor Day! 

I hope everyone is enjoying their long weekend! 

This is one of my final summer posts. I am eager to move into fall and the wonderful fashion that comes with it. In my mind September is the first month of fall (I know that is not technically how the seasons are defined, but in my mind that's how it works lol). 

But sadly the heat is still lingering and I can't bear to wear more layers even if it is just for a post. I need something stylish and functional for everyday wear now. 

Which is how this look came to be. You may recognize the print from the Who. What. Wear collection at Target. I've used the skirt twice now, here and here. But this is the first time I've styled the top as a separately. The style for this is pretty simple. I basically styled around the shirt. 

Other than the denim shorts -which offer a more casual feel- I tried to keep the other colors within the same color family. It flows nicely together and is a great last look for summer!

Thanks for reading! 

XOXO

Well with September starting tomorrow -where did August go!?!- I have fall on the brain!

Fall is by far my FAVORITE season! I love the cooler temps. I love the leaves changing colors. I LOVE Halloween! Fall in general has a comforting feeling for me. I don't know how to explain it. It just makes me feel warm inside! 

Which is why today I am sweating a little to share a fall inspired look with you. 

I love how structured, and yet, effortless this look is. It is pretty basic as far as colors go -and of course I love the pop of color the Versona bag provides. 

It has a sophisticated feel to it, but it is still fun and stylish. You could wear it straight from the office to happy hour if you wanted. 

Thanks for reading and have a great weekend! 

​XOXO

Happy Monday my friends! 

Just a quick post for today! 

This is a very casual look that came to me by accident, kind of! I love this shirt dress from Shein.com. I have styled it once before here. I love the versatility of it. It can be dressed up for a sexy, laid back look. Or it can be dressed down -like I did for today's post- and look just as chic. 

Initially I was planning on pairing it with a denim jacket, but apparently I am in the market for a new one. I noticed that when trying it on for this shoot my current -and very old- denim jacket has been worn in about as much as it can bear I'm afraid, and I will have to retire it. So, in much search for something to replace it, I found this light weight sweater.

I loved the colors together, but I didn't really like the way it looked on with the dress. So, on a whim I tied it around my waist. Its isn't a look I sport a lot, but I do like it. And I like the effect it has with this outfit.

What do you think? Let me know in the comments!

Thanks for reading! 

XOXO

Dress:: Shein.com
Shoes:: HM 

Happy Fri-YAY my friends! 

I know it was only a few short posts ago when I debuted this maxi skirt with the matching top, but  I couldn't wait to get back to it! 

In all honesty, I was a little weary of it at first. While the skirt/shirt combo was a hit, my other idea for it was definitely not! I don't know about you, but when a pairing I am really excited about and counting on doesn't turn out as well in actuality as it did in my head, it discourages me. I find myself thinkng well, now what? Do I really want to keep something that I can only style one way? Is it really worth it? 

If I can just fight through the discouragement or even step away from the project for a little bit I can usually come up with something great! 

Which brings me to this post. This is the first of three pairings -other than the skirt/shirt combo- that I'll be sharing with you. I love to mix and match prints! What makes this combination work are the colors. The yellow hue of the skirt compliments the lighter blue of the shirt. 

Mixing prints sounds like it can be tricky, and it was a little for me when I first started blogging. But it get easier the more you do it. You develop an eye for it, I think at least. It is supposed to be fun, don't over think it. 

Thanks for reading! Have a great weekend!! 

XOXO

Skirt:: Target
Bag:: Shein.com
Shirt:: LOFT
Shoes:: Versona
Sunglasses:: Hashtag Sunglasses
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Hello my friends!  Happy Monday!

Today I'm doing a part two of my Family Ties blog! 

This is another piece from my beautiful Aunt, who was in town a few weeks ago. She left this behind thinking I could use it for a post as well as the duster. 

I'm not really one for ponchos typically, but this one is so beautiful. The red color with hints of gold is very versatile. It works well for the hot days of summer like today of course. But as we begin to transition into fall it works perfectly too. I can just imagine pairing it with an all black outfit and heels or boots! Or with a nice pair of flared jeans for a 70's vibe! 

Its weird, suddenly I have no idea why I didn't love ponchos all along... 

Thanks so much for reading! And a special shout out to my Aunt for lending me this beautiful piece for the post! 

And stay tuned for more poncho looks in future posts.... ;)

XOXO
 

Happy Friday! 

I'm in a funky mood today! And I feel like it shows in this outfit! 

While relatively simple in style, the stripes really pack a punch, especially when paired with the strappy, Versona heels! I have always loved these heels! They are always stunning, even when paired with outfits that don't include stripes! ;) 

The other fun piece that really makes this look is this fun bag from Versona! Its' triangular shape is really full of character! It really stands out! The tassels are beautiful. And best of all you can carry it two ways. One with the strap on your shoulder or cross-body style - like I did for this post. OR you can loose the strap and carry it as a clutch!

Anyone have plans for this weekend? I will be working unfortunately but I can probably still find something fun to get into! ;)

Be safe and have fun! 

Thanks for reading!

XOXO

Bag:: Versona (similar)
Sunglasses:: Hashtag Sunglasses

"Hold up! They don't love you, like I love you. Slow down, they don't love you, like I love you." -Beyonce

I felt like I should be carrying a baseball bat around with me! 

Kidding of course! But jokes aside, this look has some SERIOUS 'Lemonade' vibes to it! For anyone who doesn't know, I'm a HUGE Beyonce fan! 

But back to the fashion! From the beautiful gold and black print, to the ruffles,  to the light and airy design these two pieces are a dream! 

You read it right, this is a two piece ensemble!

While it works perfectly to create a maxi dress look. It is actually two separate pieces. Which makes it so much more worth the buy! There is more room for stylish recreations, pairings, and mixing/matching! This particular piece just spoke to me this time. 

I actually thought today that it would be fun to pair this with black boots and a moto jacket for the upcoming fall season! 

This look I found at Target! 

Hello and Happy Monday!
I hope you enjoyed the surprise post on Sat!

Today's post is a special one! My Aunt was in town last week and we had a great time hanging out with her. She and my mom did A LOT of shopping! But we got a shopping trip in as well. 

The three main pieces; the floral print duster, the bucket bag, and the booties, are all pieces my Aunt left behind for me to style and use on here. There is another piece that I will use in a future post. This duster I LOVE! I've love the colors and the print. It really stands out, and it can be used dressy -like I styled for this post- or dressed down, with jeans or flats. For this post, I really wanted it to pop, so I styled it around an all black outfit. 

Don't let the long sleeves fool you, it is very breezy! And I love the way it moves with you, while you walk. 

The light blue bag goes perfectly with the duster! As soon as I saw it I knew I wanted to pair it with the duster. In fact I never realized how much I wanted a bucket bag until I saw this one! Now I can't wait to pair it with other looks! (I actually carried it for the first time on Friday, on the Target excursion!)

And how awesome are these booties!? My Aunt saw them on a shopping trip with my mom and thought I would like them -and I really do! They really elevate this look! They give it a chic look while also adding an element of toughness to it.

And finally, the shades! I collaborated with Hashtag Sunglasses and got these beautiful shades! They are very well packaged without any type of smudge and includes a bag to store your shades in to prevent smudges or scratches. If you're anything like me, that is a huge help! The shades themselves are very lovely as well. They have been carefully made and handled.

Well, thank you so much for reading! A special thanks to my Aunt Sherry for helping me out with this post/style! I really enjoyed hanging out with you! Come back soon! I love you!! 

XOXO

Shades:: Hashtag Sunglasses

I LOVE Target! 

I mean who doesn't? Am I right? Well, Target has this new collection called Wild Fables  by Kay Ching. 

So last night my blogging bestie -Vikee (DesignerDiva1103)-and I set out to check out this new collection! 

The collection is an fun throwback to the 90's. I felt I was reliving my childhood in many ways as we perused through it. There was A LOT of plaid, crop tops a plenty, destroyed denim, mini back packs, parachute pants, and even a trendy new take on fanny packs are in this collection! 

Vikee and I got a kick out of the line of mood rings that were available. I used to LOVE those! 

The best part about the whole collection? Its very affordable! Which is good since I liked pretty much everything I saw ;)

Below are some of my favorite items from the collection! I'm definitely going back on my day off to check it out again!

Fun fact, it was almost exactly a year ago to the day that Vikee and I teamed up for our first joint blog shoot -also at Target! And the rest, as they say, is history! =)
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And for more details on our excursion and Vikee's blog: www.livinglavidadivablog.wordpress.com!

Thanks for reading! =D

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