Borrowed from the Boy....

Borrowed this pinstripe blue oxford from my son!  And with the oxfords, the whole outfit is a "borrowed from the boys" look!

Shirt: Macys

Sweater: F21

Jeans: NYDJ

Oxfords: Target Osanna

Who Let the Dogs Out to Vote?

It's Election Day! November 6th!  Show your spirit!  I'm showing my spirit in my red, white and blue because we are blessed to live in America, the land of free and the home of the brave!  

The kids have a big school project today - they have to conduct an exit poll.  We will be at the polling place for a while today!  

I don't follow politics that closely. Perhaps I should follow it more. I feel that my time is better spent nurturing and encouraging my children.  I do, however, appreciate the freedom in America and I want it to remain a strong and moral country.  No matter what the outcome of today's election, I know Who is in control - the Almighty.  We serve a powerful God and I put my trust in Him.

Shirt: Old Navy

Blazer: Gap

Jeans: Liz C via ROSS

Shoes: Earthies

Detail of doggies on the shirt!

Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, to whom belong wisdom and might. He changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding (Daniel 2:20-21). 

 Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God (Romans 13:1).

Another Half-n-Half styling!

Recreating the look on the right with my Limon Cropped Brees and new fall Half and Half jacket. Why is it called Half-n-Half you ask? It's half blazer, half sweater! Genius! I love it!

Shirt: Jjill (looks very similar to the CAbi knit blouse this season!)
Blazer: CAbi Half and Half jacket
Jeans: CAbi Limon Crop Bree (spring 2012)
Shoes: Report via Ross for a pop of color!

OOTD-Yellow Tweed

Excited to be going to a CAbi party tonight! It's my first fall party and lots of my friends will be there! In honor of CAbi, I am sporting the Daisy Jacket today!

Shirt: Oliva Moon via Ross $10
Jacket: CAbi Daisy Jacket (retail $148, paid $22 at sample sale!)
Pants: Liz Claiborne via Ross $10
Shoes: Payless Dexter natural wedges
Necklace: Premier Designs (free after hosting a party)

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-The 3 Year Suit......

I've worked hard all year working out with my Beachbody workouts, going to yoga, counting every calorie and drinking Shakeology, but it took a good dose of food poisoning for me to drop those last 7 pounds and get into this suit I've had new with the tags for 3 years! The buttons on the pants were about 2 inches apart, and now I can finally button them up! Whoot!

When I was flat on my back, I couldn't see ANYTHING good from food poisoning, but maybe there was an up side!

Shirt: Old Navy
Suit: Jones of New York via ROSS
Shoes: ROSS

Don't want to lose my momentum, so I started Turbo Fire yesterday with Chalene - I think it's going to be a lot of fun!

OOTD-Snow Leopard!

Roar! I have had some leopard going on this past week - I would like to call it Snow Leopard since it's in the gray family! I am having some serious love for these CAbi Sateen Brees! Who knew pants could be so comfy! I wore these to work today - but I can also see dressing them down for casual wear too. LOVE me some CAbi. I need to become a consultant already. If their home offices were in San Francisco, you can bet I'd be beating their door down to hire me! That would be my dream job! Working for CAbi - but in an administrative role, not so much sales.

Shirt: Jjill (clearance online $10) -my sister turned me on to their sales- super comfs too
Pants: CAbi Sateen Bree
Shoes: Sam & Libby via ROSS - $10
Scarf: Kohl's (old)

Here's my Preacher's Wife outfit from Sunday - my face looks sleepy - to bed too late I guess! This was inspired by looks I see from my blog friend Pam, on her blog, Over 50 Feeling 40! I often joke I'm Over 40 Feeling 50!

Shirt: Old Navy Leopard Chiffon ($10 sale)
Skirt: Jjill Wearever Long Skirt
Cardi: Calvin Klein via Ross
Shoes: Mootsies Tootsies Angelite Ballet via Ross $12

OOTD-Mint Condition

I have been craving some mint for my wardrobe after seeing so many beautiful pairings on Bloglovin. So this shirt was a great surprise! I have to say thanks to Kayley from Sidewalk Ready. I won this beautiful Stitched and Adorned shirt from a giveaway on her blog!

Recently I have also gotten a blazer from F21 and some perfect mint jeans from the Target Mossimo line that I have yet to wear on the blog. I can't wait to wear my mint jeans. One day they popped up at Target, and honestly, the next day they were ALL GONE! And they aren't online. I was lucky to find them as they were only $25 and other mint jeans I've looked at are $100 and up.

Shirt: Stitched and Adorned (sold out)
Pants: Jones of New York via ROSS
Shoes: Rockport via ROSS ($9.99)

OOTD- What's black and white and red all over??

Peggy's outfit!

Love my red jeans! My BFF got me this cute tunic while she was on vacation!

Shirt: Gift
Jeans: Jones of NY
Shoes: Report
You can find Report shoes at Overstock with these coupons!

Look at all the cute detailing - I love the way the side and sleeves button up!

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- Polka Dots and Repurposing

It's been a looooong week but we made it through - and with a champion on the family! My daughter's team WON the tournament! My boys team played awesome, just didn't pull out the win. I'm beat and spending this week catching up around here.

My CAbi party was a huge success! I earned 11 half price items and $75 CAbi dollars! I certainly couldn't use all of that myself, so I gave some half-price items to my friends and bought myself 4 things (major restraint)! Can't wait to get my goods! I love so much of the fall line. I love CAbi for it's great mix and matching ability, super comfy fabrics and awesome fit. I am sold. Seriously, I think I could never shop again and be happy just buying a few CAbi pieces each season - and that is saying a LOT for a hobby shopper like me!

I did snag a great "Easy Care Merona" dress at Target for $6. It totally reminded me of a CAbi dress and I can throw it in a suitcase and it won't wrinkle a bit! I haven't been to Target in like 3 weeks! That is a record for me. I don't even recognize the items on markdown!


I wasn't digging the "fringe" on this sweater, so I decided to re-purpose it instead of getting rid of it -I simply cut off the fringe!
BEFORE

AFTER

On the model in real life. Nice bluetooth - what a biz-ness woman!

OOTD- Old Navy and The Not Bummer Summer

I am wearing Old Navy today. I have a good story about this shirt. I wore it once, then when I went to put it on a second time, I noticed a snag in it. I took it back and asked the manager if I could just exchange it for store credit because of the snag- she refunded what I paid $17 and let me buy it at 75% off the current clearance price- so I paid $1.99!! That will cover a few more wears! The necklace is an Old Navy find as well.

I'm headed to my shift at the Fireworks booth for our soccer teams- I have to work for my daughter's team today and my boy's team another day!

Can you see our "Not Bummer Summer" list we have created on the board ala Judy Moody? It's been fun knocking out the kids summer wishes one at a time!

Shirt: Old Navy
Jeans: Liz C.
Shoes: Aerosoles
Necklace: Old Navy

OOTD-Preacher's Wife in Stripes

I've discovered stripes of the Land's End sort! We were in Sears suiting up the kids for summer camp in Land's End so I took a trip to the women's department. Land's End clothing is just so well made and quality. Fit is great. Gotta love it. I was able to score this cardi on markdown, then extra 30% off, then use my Sears Rewards Your Way of $10 - making the total to me $10 for a $50 retail price cardigan. It will last for years!

I am watching Land's End like a hawk for end of season markdowns. There are several skirts and dresses I would love to pick up - all in neutral colors and classic cuts that will stand the test of time.

Online right now Land's End has extra 25% off markdown and free ship over $50- this would give you a great price on the cardi if they have your size still in stock!

Shirt: Old Navy Ruffle Henley
Cardi: Land's End Striped Fine Gauge Cardigan
Skirt: Eyelet skirt via Ross
Shoes: Payless Zoe & Zac last summer

OOTD-Aye, Aye, Captain!

Just when you thought I couldn't pull any more stripes out of my closet - voila!

Shirt: JCrew Linen Striped Boatneck Sweater
Jeans: Wide Leg Liz C. Trouser
Shoes: Rialto (look exactly like Jambus) from Kohls - $20

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

OOTD- The Color of a Tiffany Box and Trick Photography

The color of this cardi so reminds me of a Tiffany box (not that I've ever gotten one, just seen them on TV)!

Soccer and baseball field wear.

Shirt: Merona
Cardi: Jones of NY via ROSS
Scarf: NY & Co.
Jeans: Liz C.
Shoes: Ariat

We did a bit of garage saleing today and I scored this - it's $85 at Target! It's very substantial and looks like a Pottery Barn!

My son got a little book on trick photography and these are some shots he took.

My daughter really lost her head!

We love baseball!

And today's OOTD
Maxi: Target $5
Jacket: Ross $10
Shoes: Mossimo Gladiators from last year

OOTD-Nautical

I've looked for a basic white cotton skirt for over a year now- just a simple one I could wear for every day. I finally found it at Ross (and they typically have NO good skirt selection). I am happy because I will wear this so many ways over the warmer months. I am more comfortable in a skirt than shorts or jeans.

Shirt: Oliva Moon sold by Nordstroms, via Ross
Skirt: No name, Ross
Shoes: NY&Co.
Flower: Ross

I've started the Chalene Johnson 30-day Challenge and I'm loving it. You all may recall I won a contest a few years ago and Chalene was a guest in my home! I love her!

OOTD-Preppy Peggy

Gingham rules! Going for the "prepster" look today! Off to Thor!

Shirt: Old Navy
Shorts: Ross
Shoes: NY&Co!

OOTD-Preacher's Wife

Morning all - off to a girl's soccer game before worship, then worship, then the boys soccer game, then baseball practice! A full day indeed!

Top: Old Navy Button down
Jacket: Ross
Skirt: NY&Co. via Ross
Shoes: Payless