My Lip Stain Obsession

Have I mentioned that I'm addicted to lip stains? Because I am. I really am.


I'm usually low key when it comes to make up, partially because I am terrible at putting it on. Ask me to do a winged liner, and prepare to fall on the floor from laughing so hard. Yes, it's that bad. When it comes to lip color, however, I tend to gravitate toward bold colors. I love to make my lips pop with a deep red or a bright pink, and with my go to lip stain brand, I can rely on it to be extra pigmented, creamy and long lasting. What's not to love?

What is this brand, you ask? Meet Jordana Twist & Shine Moisturizing Balm Stain!

Price: $2.99 at Walgreens



In the past, lip stains have always dried my lips out. Thankfully, I stumbled across the Jordana brand, and it does the exact opposite. It works as both a lip balm AND a stain, so you get that super pigmented color without the flakiness that dry lips usually bring. I've bought just about every color, but my go to color is honey love. It's the perfect neutral to throw on when you don't have time to dig for a certain color in your purse. ;) Check out the different color choices in the picture below:

What favorite lip stains do you have? I'd love to hear!

Black & Creme

Hello, pretty people!


Is it just me, or is this week going by exceptionally slow? We basically had a two week vacation here in Atlanta due to snow, so maybe I'm acting a bit spoiled, but if today gets any longer I may start growing gray hair (yes, I tend to be dramatic).  To break away from the mundane day-to-day activities that a work week can bring, I chose to style one of my favorite tops:

I have a major love affair with anything flowy and feminine, and this sweater is all of the above! The multicolored ruffles add the perfect touch to make this top a real eye catcher. I've worn it a few times now, and I get compliments every single time. This is a great transitional sweater for winter to spring - it's warm enough to keep you cozy in the winter months, yet light enough to wear on a cool spring day. Add a statement necklace, and you're out the door with an easy, comfy, and stylish look. What's not to love? For more cute clothes at an affordable price, check out www.Brooklyn's.com!


Hope you have a {speedy} week!

Spring Wish List

So I realize it's still winter, and the north is dealing with an INSANE snow storm right now, but I can't help but daydream about warmer weather! I'm leaving on a cruise to Mexico and Honduras in less than two weeks, so I am definitely on the lookout for spring outfits and accessories to accompany me on the trip. Here are a few pieces that I'd love to add to my closet:

1. High-Neck Halter Bikini

Get it here!

2. Floral, Flowy Romper

Get it here!

3.  Boho Off the Shoulder dress

Get it here!

4. Sheer Lace Maxi

Get it here!

5. Diamond Print Joggers

Get them here!

6. Baby Doll Dress

Get it here!

7. Ankle Strap Sandals

Get them here!

Believe me, y'all, this list could go on for days. There are SO many cute things I want to get my hands on for this spring, but we will just have to wait and see...


XOXO,

Timeless in Plaid

Happy Wednesday! Wait...it's only Tuesday. YOU GUYS - IT'S ONLY TUESDAY (WAH!).

Anyway...

On Sunday, Kyle and I went out to eat at a local brunch restaurant downtown. The restaurant is a pretty nice place, so I decided to wear a new skirt I found at one of my favorite boutiques, Brooklynn's, in Woodstock. My favorite part of this look is the skirt - which, by the way, I snagged for only $12 bucks on the clearance rack! I can't recommend this store enough;they have the latest styles for a fashionable gal, and you can pretty much always find choices for 40 bucks and under (I usually stick to the sale racks, but I'm a bargainista through and through!)

I also adored the vintage blouse I stole..errr, I mean "borrowed" from my grandmother's closet. I believe that the latest styles are usually just modifications of something that was "in" decades ago, so I always take inspiration from my gran's vintage pieces. She owned her very own boutique back in the day called "Jody's Junction" and has always had a knack for knowing what flatters a woman and what doesn't.  The store closed its doors decades ago, but Gran's looks continue to be timeless and lovely. I adored the outfit I wore that day because it pieced together the old and the new - a brand new skirt and my grandmother's worn yet timeless blouse.

  Plaid Skirt - Available in store only - Similar style here

Tan Double-breasted Peacoat - Similar style here

Vintage Cream Blouse - Similar style here

Tights - TJ Maxx

Rampage Boots - Similar style here (MAJOR CLEARANCE!)





What did you do this weekend?

A Pop of Red

Hooray for Thursday!

This week has gone by SO fast! I love waking up feeling like it's Tuesday and realizing you're almost done with your work week. As if this week couldn't get any better, on January 18th, Kyle and I will be celebrating our one year wedding anniversary. I can't believe how fast a year has flown by. People always tell me your first year of marriage is the hardest, but I think it was the best year of my life. We will probably celebrate by going down to Atlanta for a nice dinner and some exploring - we're saving the real celebration for our anniversary cruise next month. :)

ANYWAY, enough of the sappy stuff - The outfit below was something I paired together for an afternoon out with my hubs. It was FREEZING out, so I knew a warm, cuddly scarf was a must. The downside of those kinds of scarfs though is feeling like the rest of my outfit was drowning in it. I needed a pop of color to outshine the scarf, and my red cowboy boots were just the ticket! I actually got lots of compliments on this look, and I felt warm and stylish all day long.

Gap Polka Dot Boyfriend Blouse - Similar style here (ON SALE!)
Rampage Walden Red Boots - Peep them here (ON SALE!)
Levi's 535 Leggings - Similar style here (Style "Indigo Affection" ON SALE!)
Loose-Knit Fringe Scarf - Similar style here (ON CLEARANCE!)

After Christmas Bargains

Hooray for Friday!


So I've been meaning to write this post for a few days now, but I've just been so busy - being completely lazy. Seriously y'all, I've slept til noon, watched one too many Dr. Phil episodes, read books, you name it. Productivity simply was not on the to do list - until now!

On the 26th, my mom asked me to meet her and some family at a local outlet mall for some after Christmas shopping. My husband was totally confused, understandably. "You just got tons of gifts yesterday. You need to go shopping already?!" Little did hubs know, you can find the best deals the day after Christmas. And when I say good deals, I mean like I may move Christmas a week forward in our family to save all that extra cash (kidding, kind of). Check out what I managed to snag:


1. Old Navy Terry Fleece Dress

 

Original Price: $29.94

What I paid: $10.00

2. Bailey Blue Polka Dot Dress w/ Full Skirt

Original Price: $56

What I paid: $3.99

And yes, I was a fifties housewife in another life. 

3. Baccini Ruffle Pleather Jacket in Grey Ghost 

Original Price: $64

What I paid: $7.99

 4. Cathy Daniel's Polka Dot Blouse 

Original Price: $48

What I paid: $7.99

5. Old Navy Little Black Dress

Original Price: $29.94 

What I paid: $8

6. Old Navy Matte-Crepe Top in Fan the Flames 

Front of Shirt

Back of Shirt

Original Price: $29.94

What I paid: $6

 7. Old Navy Gold Buckle Black Loafers 

Original Price: $29.94

What I paid: $8.00

Total Price: $288 

What I Paid: $52 bucks!

Hope you all have a beautiful start to the new year, 

 

Weekend Shopping Finds

As y'all probably know, I am a bargainista through and through. I rarely spend more than $20 bucks on anything! You'd think this would make me pretty picky on what I buy, but what most people don't realize is there are PLENTY of awesome, stylish sale items out there; you just have to know where to look. For me, I find a ton of good deals every week - the hard part is convincing myself not to buy all of them!

 This weekend, I was on the hunt for stylish, neutral colored necklaces. I wanted to find jewelry that would go with most outfits, especially when I was running late to work or just didn't have time to plan out a head to toe outfit. With my husband in tow (against his will, maybe), I went to the local mall and a few other stores. I found the jewelry that I wanted and maybe a few other things, too:

Woven Necklace from Von Maur:

Retail Price: $16.00

What I paid: $10.00

Graphic Tank from Von Maur:

Retail Price: $24.99

What I paid: $6.00

Milky Stone Statement Necklace from Charlotte Russe:

Retail Price: $6.00

What I paid: $5.00

Gold Feather Bracelet from Charlotte Russe:

Retail Price: $6.00

What I paid: $1.99




White Sweetheart Skinnies from Old Navy:

Retail Price: $34.94
What I paid: .87 cents 
(and yes, I actually bought them at Old Navy - brand new!)

Ladies, never underestimate the power of a little bargain shopping.


XOXO, Bailey