Such Luck!

I had a pair of low boots on my fall wish list. When I am out and about doing other errands, I take a gander at the shoe department at Target, or at Marshalls or Ross. Tonight my son was begging me for some ice cream! I did NOT want to go - I was tired and it was getting late......but he was really persistent, so off we went.

The grocery is right by Ross so I said I wanted to take a quick look - and these Corso Como beauties were there! I think they were sized wrong because they say 8, but they fit me and I'm a true 9. They are all leather with a leather sole. Guess what they cost? $17!!! I saw them online for $189! They scream Anthro to me! Can't wait to sport them with a cute dress.

Also found this Steve Madden belt- reminded me of Anthropologie's Looping Lanes belt from a few years back!

OOTD-Sea Nettle Blazer

I haven't been to Anthropologie in months! I mean months! I haven't followed their styles in over a year really. It's just too much to keep up with and I've been loving my CAbi. Well Friday night we went to the town where I shop Anthro for a yogurt and nice summer evening out. I ran into Anthro and remembered instantly why I love it so much - it's just so unique. Case in point, this blazer by Daughters of the Liberation. It is tailored so nicely and from a glance, just looks patterned- but when you look closer- it's got little sea animals all over it -fish, turtles, jellyfish (or sea nettles) - LOVE it! I got it on sale for $40 a steal at Anthro. I texted my friend Debra and she named the piece for me so I could look it up line. I plan to wear it to work tomorrow over a navy dress!

Shirt: Land's End Canvas
Skirt: Ross
Blazer: Anthropologie Daughters of the Liberation Sea Nettle Blazer
Shoes: Payless Zoe & Zac line

OOTD-Toss On Jacket & Picked Plaid!

Morning! I am really loving my CAbi Toss On Jacket! It seems to go with so many things! I bought this Picked Plaid skirt on sale at Anthro a year or two ago and it is still one of my favorites! These Dexter wedges are totally my favorite shoes! I have them in leopard too and they are my go to shoes- so comfortable!

Shirt: Banana Republic Chambray Oxford (2 years ago gift)
Jacket: CAbi Toss On Jacket
Skirt: Anthropologie Picked Plaid
Shoes: Payless Dexter Kylie Wedges

Check out Nicole of Mom Trends wearing her Toss On Jacket with the Limon Bree and Printed Ruffle Tank - she is making me want to order that tank - such a cute pairing!

OOTD-Poncho Joe!

When I was in college, our group of friends called ourselves "The Tribe" and we were each assigned an indian name. My name was Poncho Joe because at the time I was crazy over a boy named Joe! Silly girls! We had so, so, so much fun in college. What great times!

Shirt: Charlotte Russe
Poncho: Calvin Klein via Ross- retail $138, I paid $14
Jeans: Cabi Classic LouLou
Boots: Steve Madden Madden Girl via Ross
Necklace: Anthro - gift!
Bracelet: Handmade by my hubby

I had been wanting a poncho since fall began and I was super happy to find this high quality Calvin Klein poncho at Ross. I am also indebted to my niece, KK, for this fox shirt! I had looked high and low for it when it was in stores, and never found it. When I went to visit her family for Thanksgiving Palooza, it was hanging in her closet in the room where I was sleeping. I gasped. When we picked her up from school that day I asked her if I could buy it and she said, "Oh you can just have it"!!! I was beyond excited and I've worn it a million times since then. Thanks KK!!

Look closely, the fox is wearing a scarf! I love this quirky animal stuff!

My "Happiness Project" has begun! This month I'm focusing on Energy - any way you can gain it. This is my plan:
1. exercise daily
2. eat healthy food options
3. get to bed a good time
4. get up early
5. take my greens and supplements
6. tackle a dreaded project and get it behind me
7. think positively, stay away from negative people, don't complain

I plan to chronicle my progress via the blog. I'm off to a good start. Hubby and I have hiked 3 days in a row and I walked several miles this morning. All the candy is out of my house and I made egg white omelets this morning.

OOTD-Showpiece Tee and Flowers

Day of work today. Tried to pretend it is summer out by wearing floral clothes. It's still cold!!

Shirt: Anthro Showpiece Tee
Cardi: Old Navy
Skirt: Ross
Shoes: RJ Girl via Ross

"Well color me happy"! (The color teal!)

I can't even believe I found these tonight at ROSS!
My luck with shopping lately has been THE best!
So, guess I broke the old shopping ban! But these were worth it!
Leather, teal, Anthro-esque shoes in my size for $14.99!!! Whoot! When I got home, I looked them up online and found them for $79.

OOTD- All Business

Off to the salt mines!

Terrible pic with my camera early in the morning! I wish you could see the super cute detail of this Jcrew double breasted jacket! Thanks to Lorraine for my fab necklace from the Secret Santa swap last year!

Do you like the micro in my photo? I brought it home from work so my scientist son can blow things up in it like Ivory soap! Fun!

Target Reader Outfits was delayed since blogger was down - I will get to it next week, so if you still want to send one, go right ahead! Thanks.

Dress: Simply Vera Wang
Jacket: Jcrew, was $200 I paid $30
Necklace: Anthro Torsade
Shoes: Sofft

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Inspiration, Recreation

I love the look of the silky, flowy blouse! That is why I so adored the Tucker for Target line. You can't go wrong with a top like this for simple, easy, put together look!

I was thrilled to find this Bayla Jane Piece de Resistance blouse on the rack at Anthro last week when I was spending my gift card. Retail $128, I paid $1.09 after the gift card (it was on sale for $19.99).

INSPIRATION

RECREATION

Blouse: Anthropologie Bayla Jane Piece de Resistance
Jeans: Liz Claiborne Wide Leg Trousers
Shoes: Zoe & Zac for Payless
Earrings: Kohls

OOTD- Prairie Vappu

I got this beautiful floral top from Molly, at Anthromollogies last week! I love it. After looking it up online, I think it's called Prairie Breeze by Edme & Esyllte. I adore the colors and the cut. I can't wait to wear it with some jeans. Today I paired it over my Vapu dress.

We have been schooling all day and dog watching and now it's on to ball games and church services. Whew!

Top: Anthropologie Edme & Esyllte Prairie Breeze
Dress: Anthropologie Vapu
Belt: Rauph Lauren via Kohls
Shoes: Report via Ross

Put a Jcrew tiered cardi over it!
Maggie made the wonderful gluten-free cake that we demolished in two days!

Don't forget to send me your Inspiration, Recreation photos for posting tomorrow! See the Inspiration photo in the top right hand corner!

OOTD- Faceted Skirt

I found this little number at Anthro this weekend while spending my birthday gift card from my friend V!

I got this Floreat Faceted Skirt and a Bayla Jane silk blouse and I had to pay a whopping $2.17!! That's $1.08 per item! Love that! (Retail on these 2 items is $256!)

Definition of Faceted:
having facets; "a faceted diamond"
Having a number of flat sides, as opposed to a continuous round contour
So I guess this skirt fits the definition!

I think I will get many wearings out of this piece, making it "multifaceted"!

Wearing it with this simple black tee, almost makes it seem like a dress!

Shirt: Ross
Skirt: Anthropologie Faceted Skirt
Cardi: NY&Co.
Shoes: Report via Ross
Earrings: Kohls

Today husband and I took a lovely walk, to a lookout point and read our chapter for the book club we host on Monday nights. Combining exercise of the body with exercise of the mind! It was a lovely spot to stop and take a read!

OOTD- Gingham girl in the City!

Oh I'm lovin me some city!! Last night my friend D and I went to Sassy City Chicks and today the kids and I took an adventure in the beautiful weather!! I'm wearing my new OLD navy gingham shirt!

Top: Old Navy
Jeans: Liz C.
Cardi: Jcrew Cadabra
Shoes: Target
Earrings: Belina, bought at Sassy City Chicks!
Handbag: Anthropologie

I want to send a shout out to my new followers- thank you! When I hit 250, there will be a fancy giveaway to thank my current readership!! When I hit 250, I will host a giveaway- if you are one of the 250 current followers, you can enter to win! Spread the word to your blog reading friends!

OOTD- Opening Day!

It's Opening Day at the ball field!
Spring is always a super busy time for us with baseball and 2 soccer teams!
It's great fun though watching the kids.

Shirt: New York & Co. via Ross
Cardi: Anthro Wily Cardigan
Jeans: Old Navy Weekend
Shoes: Report via Ross
Earings: F21
Necklace: Cookie Lee

Details of the shirt- so cute with all the layers and ruffles and only $7!

Mama and her boys! I am one proud lady!

Ladies, check out Molly's Anthro card giveaway HERE!

Red Velvet Cupcakes with Lavender Icing and a Curated Knock-off

I have THE sweetest friends! Ever! Look what Chicka-San brought for me to church tonight? Can you even believe this delicious combo -Red Velvet cupcakes with Lavender Icing? Oh they were so delicious and GLUTEN-FREE! Last week she asked me for some of my gluten-free flour and she tricked out her recipe to make me these special cupcakes. I am so grateful for her thoughtfulness and efforts.

And no joke- this photo is from Anthro, but I saw a tee at ROSS today that was an exact replica- so keep your eyes out!!

Edit to say - I found the ROSS shirt online - it's from Nordstrom, designer, Olivia Moon, and sells for $44. It was $12 at ROSS.

OOTD- Remix Seventeen!

I did a quick study of my last 16 outfits to make sure I wasn't repeating anything! It is still a monsoon out today, so I have on my fuzzy slippers. If I leave the house, I will wear my regulation 30 for 30 shoes!

Shirt: Anthro Showpiece Tee
Cardi: Anthro Plaza Cardi knock off via Ross
Jeans: ON Sweetheart
Slippers: Ross

OOTD- Mary, Mary, you are looking foxy!

This post is my 2nd entry into "Feminine Fashion Week" over at Natasha's blog! I was so happy to see her do this feature! It would warm your heart to see all the young women who are participating this week. So many girls and young women who are seeking to be pleasing to God in their manner of dress. This to me is rare! So many young hearts, seeking the will of God in their lives -simply wonderful!

I'm sure I am the oldest participant by far, but I wanted the other young ladies to see that there are women out there who want to remain modest in their dress and serve God also. Way to go ladies - you all are great!

My photos are a bit overexposed due to fog, but you can still see the outfit details!

Dress: Anthropologie Mary Dress - free with gift card!
Cardigan: Anthropologie Wily Sweater (foxes on there)- free with gift card!
Tights: Ross
Shoes: Sonoma Oxfords from Kohls $20 on sale

OK, if you don't own this dress- go get it NOW!! (It comes in purple too.) With the extra 25% off, it is around $38 and it is super comfort. I love dresses like this where you can go about your daily routine in comfort, but looking pulled together. That's why I so love a dress! Look at the details - the pockets (see above they are deep front pockets but you can put your hands in at the sides), the buttons on the arm, the waistline, the shoulders - LOVE!

And with my new favorite whimsical animal sweater from Anthro - the Wily Sweater with little foxes all over it! I am ga-ga over this one- the double layer effect is so unique! I love the black on navy. I love the print! I love the preppy quality and the TTS fitting! Yea Anthro on this one.

Super close Plaza Cardigan look-alike at ROSS!

I about croaked when I went into ROSS today for my kids to spend some Christmas Cash they had gotten from Nunny & Papaw and I came across this!!

Whoa!!

I had always wanted a Plaza Cardigan from Anthro!!

What do ya think? Even down to the ruching of the sleeves and drape pockets!

Now if I could only find the TJ Maxx Field Game Cardi knock-off!

Santa left me another present......at Anthro!!

I went on a little Secret Santa shopping errand tonight and happened to be by an Anthropologie. Took a quick run through the sale room, looking for "1-offs" as I call them, and happened upon this beauty for $9.98! It's the Odille Splendid Celebration skirt!! I can't wait to style it with some boots and a sweater!!

I love the colors, the vintage vibe, the nice lining, the pockets and the waistband!

Thanks Santa!

Here it is on Ginger Girl! Hey Pamela, have you worn it with the boots and fitted sweater yet, like you planned back in August?? If so, I would love to see it!!

Dreaming about the Holidays..........

I am in deep thought today preparing for the holiday season! (Not really, actually I'm working like a dog, shopping, cleaning and tomorrow cooking!)

Had to make time to pick this little pretty up for my Thanksgiving table......love!

OOTD-The Goddess Amphitrite smiles on me!

I seriously can't believe the good fortune I've had of late at Anthro with sale items! This one even has a story!

I went the other day to check out the sales and didn't find much. I was standing in line with a Headwaters Tee in red - Demi Lovato rocking the tee HERE, and this lady comes up from behind me and just goes to the register (i.e. cuts the line as we used to call it in grade school). The SA looked at me apologetically and said "I'll be with you in a moment." I said "No problem" and just chatted with Maggie while we waited.

Amphitrite Cardigan

Then I saw it, she removed the Amphitrite Cardigan from her return bag. I was sizing up the woman doing the return to see if she looked my size. I KNEW this sweater had to be on final markdown by now and I had wanted it so much at full price and still couldn't swing it at it's $70 sale price. I was squeezing the circulation out of Maggie's arm at this point and couldn't ask the SA quick enough if I could buy the cardi! She said "Sure" and I ran to try it on - it fit, but still had the $128 price tag on it so I wasn't quite sure of the price. I asked her to check it, held my breath, crossed my fingers......................$29!!! Sold! I let out a squeal, entertained the SA with my reaction and went on my merry way with my cardi!!

The Greek Goddess Amphitrite smiled on me that day!

Look at the cute little seahorse in the coral and cool ruffle trim! The details are truly what sets Anthropologie apart from any other store out there!
And why I love it so much!!

So don't despair if you think you can't afford Anthro - neither can I! Just have a ton of patience and in due time, you will get some pieces you love!

Such luck! My Anthro find!!

I'm speechless - $9.95!!! It's a happy day! I went shopping with my boss to Anthro -which is always fun because she buys great stuff and I went to my usual spot the "sale" room and this was hanging there for me!! Can't wait to style for fall!!