Flower Child

Oh haaaay, Thursday!

We're almost to the weekend, thank goodness! Next week is my school's spring break, and I am so looking forward to a staycation with nothing to do and nowhere to be (cue the John Mayer song reference). Maybe it's just the "old lady" in me, but traveling over school breaks can become kind of exhausting. Sometimes it's just nice to relax in your own home, ya know?

In the look below, I decided to style a new dress I posted about here a few weeks back. Aside from the awesome price tag, I adore this dress because of the flowy, bohemian feel. Call me a flower child at heart, but I've always gravitated toward a laid back, hippie inspired look. I just love how effortless it feels!

I styled the dress with simple accessories: my go to black leggings, tall black boots, and a few gold embellishments to match. It's quick, easy, stylish, and comfy.

Disclaimer: Kyle took these pictures of me about ten minutes after I woke up from my afternoon nap (yes, I am still a child), so excuse my groggy eyes.

 

Floral Baby Doll Dress Similar

Black Leggings here

Black Boots Similar (HOLY good deal!)

Gold Accessories Similar

Hope you all have a fabulous weekend!

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!)

Staples and Statements

Thank God it's Friday Night

 

& I just-just-just-just-juuuuuuuusttttt

 

 

GOT PAID.

 

 



{Yes, that was an Nsync reference.}

 

Side Note- How did we not catch on that Lance Bass was gay back then?! Shame on us.

 

 

I don't know about y'all, but I am SO excited for the weekend! The first week back from Christmas vacation is always the hardest, so when the weekend finally rolls around, I am one happy camper.

 

Kyle and I usually keep the weekends pretty simple - dinner at one of our favorite spots, movie marathons at home, long walks with our dog, late night coffee, book store visits - that's about it! While some may say that's boring, we always have a great time. We pretty much grew out of our "partying college ways" errr, in college. Now we're content to be old people. Don't hate!

 

For the weekend (and pretty much every other day of the week), I like to keep my looks cute and comfortable. A good staple piece, some eye catching accessories, and a wedge boot have basically been my uniform for the duration of winter.  The look below totally incompasses my style preferences!

 

 

Old Navy Terry Fleece Dress - Similar style here

Rue 21 Red Rose Statement Necklace - Similar style here

Kate Spade Cedar Street Colorblock Shoulder Bag - Similar style here

New Direction Black Wedge Boots - Similar style here (ON SALE!)

 

 

Oh and just so everyone's clear - I will never, ever EVER post stuff on this blog that the average woman can't afford. I'm not going to play it off that I have a ton of money to blow on material goods, because I don't. I'd rather have my house paid off! When I show you similar pieces to what I'm wearing, rest assured that nine times out of ten it will be well within your budget (except for purses - because I am a complete sucker for them). Not encouraging bad spending behavior over here!

Love you forever and ever,

 

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,