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Today is my fist link up with the fabulous Style Elixir and Good Girl gone Glam. I am more than excited about this I have admired both of these blogs from a far . I love that you get meet other bloggers and get some fashion inspiration. So go ahead you fashionista's let's link up and get to know each other we want to see those fab finds :)

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JLO and Jessica Style on blog plus exciting news!

When I say it's a cold day in Indiana that is an understatement.It is -9 and feels like -29 . This is just a painful cold.... like I wish I could sit on the couch all day kind in my onesie PJ's type of day! LOL.. How lucky are the kids not having to brave this bitter cold? Enough of my whining because really I could go on all day.

 I have some very exciting news I was featured on this awesome website little Indiana . If you live in Indiana you really need to check out this website. Jennifer Nunemaker is the voice behind little Indiana and she will really put you in the know about everything from entertainment, food and great places to stay. I just love her writing style and if you don't live in Indiana check it out plan a vacation with us Hoosier's. 

 Today I am wearing a dress.. yes I know it's -9 but I was in dress type of mood. Don't worry I came in with tights tall boots and a long coat, So I am kind of sane...LOL. The dress is JLO from Kohls. I got this dress last year and I think it was my sister that said it wasn't cute..but I saw something in this dress . I do like the pattern but the fit is really what sold me. I am a definite pear shape and this really flatters the waist and that is a must when you are a pear. I added some polka dot pattern tights ( trying to pattern mix a little) and topped it off with my Jessica Simpson shoes that I got from my haul Curlybyrdie on a Hunt. I love that these shoes are grey I tend to lean towards black and I love even more that they were only $16. How is the weather in your neck of the woods? I hope you fashionista's have a warm, terrific day!

 Also Ladies don't forget when you show any blog featuring any items from Clothes Mentor Fort Wayne you can get double punches on your key chain on any day of the week. For any of you that are new to Clothes Mentor you get a punch for every $10 you spend once this is filled up you get a free $10! For even more savings you can bring in some of those things in your closet that you no longer love and get cash on the spot.. or you can look around for some fab finds! 

 Details

 Dress-JLO - Kohls (old) , Jacket- H&M $10,Shoes-Jessica Simpson Clothes Mentor $16,Necklace-JLO Kohls(old) Furry Vest- Jcpenny Nicole Miller $17 

Be my Valentine times 2

Nothing says Valentine's Day like a red dress. I had this little number in my closet for about a year. Its a well made dress from one of my favorites Jcpenny. I thought I should style this for maybe a Valentine Day lunch or early dinnner. I also  created this as a night on the town look ...maybe to listen to some live music or a few Martini's . I paid $20 for this dress and loving the fact I can achieve two totally different looks...is such a bonus! Which look do you like better? What are your fashion plans for this day of love?

Details
Dress-MNG Jcpenny $20
Jacket -H&M $20
Blouse and Bracelet -Kardashian Kollection Sears $13
Shoes -Lauren Conrad

Look #2- Night out look
Necklace -Jlo Kohls $9
Clutch -Jessica Simpson $6
Shoes- DSW $16

One Cold Leopard!

Let me tell you it is cold here in Indiana.. We are currently at 10 degrees and that is supposed to be the high.. so taking these pics outside this morning was a little crazy!! I opted for some pants with this shirt instead of my original plan of wearing a skirt!  I love this shirt it is from my haul from Clothes Mentor in Fort Wayne  it is Jones of New York and I love the fit , the pattern and it was only $6 .  I like the fact  that you can go there and get tops in all kind of different styles and not have to spend a lot of money and you know that is what I am about.. just call me a frugal fashionista. I can think of at least 3 different ways I can style this top which even makes it  a better deal! If you need staple pieces I am telling you really should try Clothes Mentor so you don't have to break the bank.. and that also means you get more.. and I don't know about you guys but Curly Byrdie likes more! I  decided to pair this with my red Kardashion Kollection pants. I have had these pants for about a year and never worn them. They were hiding in my closet and were rediscovered recently. I just love when that happens!

For all you fabulous ladies that didnt' see my last post .  If you show a copy of one of my  posts  that feature any of the items from Clothes Mentor you can get double punches on your key chains. If you are not familiar with Clothes Mentor I will put you in the know. You get a punch for every $10 you spend and once you fill up the key chain you get a free $10 ! So if you show this post than you get 2 punches for the price of one! I like those kinds of deals!  Also if you have any items hiding in the back of your closet bring them in for cash or get some more goodies!  Have a wonderful day fashionita's !

Details
Shirt - Clothes Mentor - Jones of New York  $6
Pants- Sears - Kardashian Kollection  ( old)
Boots - Kohls ( old)
Jacket - Kohls Elle (old)
Necklance - New York and Company $6
Ring - H&M $3

Curlybyrdie Hunts Part 2- Dress Love!

If you have been following my blog than I am quite sure you are aware of my love for dresses.. So when I walked into Clothes Mentor the rack with the dresses with actually my first stop.. Imagine that . My first discovery was a Black and White striped White House Black Market dress.  Now I have been in White House Black Market store and I love their stuff but you know me.. It has to be reasonable. This dress was marked $25. I love the fit  and there are so many possibilities with this little dress.  I chose to add a winter white tuxedo jacket and my awesome Lauren Conrad shoes.  I can see adding red jewelry even my red booties.. Can you tell I love it? LOL

The 2nd dress I found at Clothes Mentor was this Ann Taylor dress. I love the color-blocking with yellow. I missed this dress when I first came in store and when I skimmed the rack before I left it caught my eye and I am oh so glad it did! After I got home I kept thinking I need a yellow necklace to go with this..the next day I checked Clothes Mentors Instagram and they posted this lovely yellow statement necklace.. Oh you know what I am going to say it was meant to be.. ;) I paired this with my Lauren Conrad high heal oxford and my Peplum H&M blazer and my look was born. 

Which one do you like better? I can't make up my mind but I am quite sure these dresses will be in my clothing rotation for sometime!

For all you fashionistas that bring in one of my blog posts with items featured from Clothes Mentor you can get double punches not just on Sunday! If you are new to Clothes Mentor.. For every $10 you spend you get a punch  out on your key chain..when it's filled you get $10 off!  How awesome is that?

Black and White Look details
Dress - Clothes Mentor Ft Wayne - White House Black Market $25
Shoes- Kohl's Lauren Conrad - Old
Blazer-H&M
Tights and Necklace- Jcpenny
Clutch - Meijer - Jessica Simpson

Colorblock Look
Dress - Clothes Mentor  - Ann Taylor $14
Statement Necklace - Clothes Mentor Ft Wayne $5
Shoes - Kohl's Lauren Conrad - Christmas gift
Jacket - H&M

Curlybyrdie on the Hunt

I was so fortunate to have a 3 day weekend.  I stumbled on some awesome finds this weekend which made the time off even better. I took my hunting to Clothes Mentor right here in Fort Wayne. For all you fashionista's that haven't heard of Clothes Mentor I am about to give you the ultimate bargain fashion scoop( thank me later). They are a resale shop that buys and sells  gently used fashionable clothes, shoes and accessories. The awesome thing about this is you can get all those name brand items that love but you refuse to pay department store prices for. You can also sell some of the items that you once loved but have no use for any longer and get cash on the spot or add some cute stuff to your closet!

I took some pics while in the store to show you some of the fashion finds they have a available,. This really is a small portion.. you need to come in the store for the full experience.  I  have included pricing below just so you can see how reasonable they really are. The last look is actually a jacket I purchased there for $6 . This is an Apt 9 cheetah jacket from Kohl's . . What I love about this jacket (aside of the obvious fact that it's cheetah) just throwing this jacket on with a simple top and jeans I changed my entire look and it only cost me $6 to do so. Also check them out on Facebook and Instagram for some new arrivals and great finds. Over the next few days I will feature some of the great pieces from Clothes Mentor I added to my closet and how I styled them... so stay tuned :) I hope everyone has a terrific Tuesday!   

For all you fashionistas that bring in one of my blog posts with items featured from Clothes Mentor you can get double punches not just on Sunday! If you are new to Clothes Mentor.. For every $10 you spend you get punch on you key chain..when it's filled you get $10 off!  How awesome is that?

Camo Sunday

Despite the cold weather today was a good day. My teenage daughter was kind enough to accompany  me to do a little shopping. We went to Clothes Mentor and boy did I get a haul. I can't wait to blog about my awesome finds. You know I love a deal and they had some great name brand items for just a fraction of what I would pay at department stores.  So please keep your eyes open for my haul in the next few days. 

I wore my camo dress that I got from Jcpennys a few months ago and paired with my boots I recently purchased from there as well. I love the thickness of the material very good quality.  Joe Fresh is definitely one of my favorite brands so on trend and reasonable. 

Details

Dress-Joe Fresh Jcpenny $22
Boots- Rocket Dog $18
Necklace-Charming Charlies $5
Jacket-Windsor $15

My Saturday Cozy Casual Look

I remember when Saturdays meant sleeping in...pancakes for breakfast and some down time but since I have a child in sports those days are few and far between.  My son had a game today and his team actually won..Go team  !!
I also had some exciting news I was regrammed on instagram by  one of my favorite stores no other than Jcpenny...How awesome is that??? They sure know how to make a girl feel special.I almost felt famous ..Lol!
I had my casual " I'm going to a  basketball game look "on. I love these lace up boots from Jcpenny. I love these boots they are different from any I own and they are so comfortable. I hope you fashionistas are enjoying your weekend thus far.

Details
Boots - Rocket Dog @ jcpenny $17
Sweater - Macys (old)
Jeans -Lauren Conrad @Kohl's $8
Boot Socks- Sonoma @Kohls $5

Deal of the Year( so far) + Best Places to Shop this weekend

I have definately found the deal of the year... well so far. What makes this deal great is that I have been eyeing it for awhile at Jcpenny. This cutesy skirt fits well and the material is nice and thick feels like good quality.  I also have a hot pink one just like this that I blogged about previously on my post  Hot Pinky Lady. I paid $8 for the pink one and thought this was an excellent deal untill I ran up on this baby for $.97 .. and than I was able to take another 25% off.! How awesome is that 73 cents..I was able to get 2 of them one for my sister as well.  Now you can't beat that!  I love that fact that you make this really casual and glam it up also. I decided to go for a little glam by added this blinged out statment necklace and patterned tights. I know I will definatley get some wear out of this little skirt.. can't wait to share .

Now I wanted to fill you in on what I think are the best places to shop this weekend if you are looking for some real bargins.

Jcpenny- of course after that skirt you know they were on the list. There clearance is additonal 25% off and prices in the store are alot of the time much cheaper in the store. Plus there is a coupon here for 20% with charge and 15% any other form on payment.

Sears- Sears really has some fashionable finds there.. they are not your mama's Sears anymore. They are currently having additonal 30% off clearance

H&M- is having additonal 50% off clearance in store. They have dresses as low as $3.50 . Pants for low as $5... I got a winter coat for myself for $12 reg $69 .. Do I need to say anymore? LOL

Kohls - always has great sales... plus there is coupon here for additional 15-20% off depending on how much you spend. They have some awesome pieces on clearance.

Details
Skirt -Joe Fresh Jcpenny $0.73 only in hot pink online
Top- Jcpenny ANA - old
Tight- New York and Company $8
Necklace - Kohls J-Lo gift
Shoes -Kohll's Lauren Conrad
Coat- H&M  on clearance $12

3rd time is a Charm

It certainly is no secret I love these pants this  would be the 3rd time appearing on the blog . I couldn't resist pairing these with the red booties I got for Christmas.  This outfit says to me I'm ready for anything...These boots make u feel like a Superhero..Its amazing the effect that cute shoes can have on a woman's attitude.  Happy Tuesday Fashionista's! I submitted this look for Three-fer Thursday Link Up . Please check it out so many cute submissions!

Details
Pants- Jcpenny  $9
Jacket - Jcpenny $28 ( now on clearance in store $28.99 +extra 25% off)
Booties - Kohl's Rock and Republic
Gloves - Jcpenny $5
Bracelet- Macys - gift
Scarf - H&M $5

Store Crush Monday

I can't believe it's Monday again! This was an extremely difficult Monday for the kids.. they have been out for an extended Christmas break because of the weather. Lucky them 3 weeks off oh how I envy them.

How do I love you H&M let me count the ways.. Dresses marked down to $7 and it's buy one get one free.. Who does that? I fell off my 12 step no shopping challenge..LOL. H&M always seem to have great sales but this sale right here this was another level! I will definately be posting my H&M finds. If you have an H&M in your area you really need to check them out . This is a store that my teenage daughter can shop in and her 40 some mama. The clothes are on trend and reasonably priced. If you decide to take that a little trip use this H&M Coupon for even more savings. The other store I am crushing on this week is Jcpenny..I have been searching for a fur vest forever but didn't want to pay alot for it and I was lucky enought to find this beautiful vest that was normally $72 and I got it for $16.. how awesome is that?? They are having additional 25% off their clearance right now...I  hope I am making your Monday a little better.. I know it brightened up my weekend.. Have an awesome week Fashionistas!

Details
Dress- H&M Dress- very similiar $3.50 after buy 1 get 1
Fur Vest - Jcpenny Nicole Miller $16
Booties - Rock and Republic Booties -$25 last year
Necklace-Body Central - $3 old
Rings - New York and Company - old
Bracelet -Macys- gift from my Aunt and Uncle aka my 2nd set of parents

Sunday Funday

I loved Sunday mornings even though it's Monday Eve. I love the Sunday brunches my significant other prepares . His pancakes are pure perfection and if you don't believe me you can ask the pancake expert  himself ,my son .  After making a wonderful breakfast he was kind enough to act as my photographer...what an awesome guy!

I love wearing sweater dresses and a maxi sweater dress with stripes... just like those pancakes perfection! Lol  I decided to wear my under appreciated denim vest . I love the combo what about u ?

Details
Dress - Old Navy ( old)
Vest - Lauren Conrad @Kohl's ( last year)
Booties- Simply Vera @Kohls $25
Necklace - New York and Company  ( old)
Ring - New and Company $6
Bracelet - old

Slushy Saturday

The snow is starting  to melt which makes for a slushy Saturday.  It was back to basketball this morning for my son after being on Christmas break and being snowed in for what feels like an eternity. I was great seeing my son back on his grind..Yes I am a very proud mama!  My look today is super casual which is perfect for all the running around I have done today. Enjoy your Saturday...days like this u will wish for years from now

Details
Sweater- Jcpenny $10
Jeans - Lauren Conrad @Kohl's $10
Necklace -Body Central $3
Boots -Carson's $30
Purse- Jcpenny $35

My Very Midwest Look

With it being so cold here in Indiana... you kind of get out of the mood to dress up. I am just trying to stay warm over here. This morning I decided lets put the cords away and style this little chambray dress up. I want to feel pretty today but I want to be warm also. So this look was born. I have had this little Old Navy dress for month. I got it for $4 so after organizing my closet this past weekend . I decided today was the day I would get my moneys worth.. lol. I matched it with my a scarf that I have had for a while. Since its so cold here I decided to wear my long socks over some pattern tights I had. So this casual Midwest look was born...

Details
Dress - Old Navy $4
Scarf- Old Navy (old)
Boots -Candies from Kohls
Tights and Socks -Vera Wang Kohls
Bracelet- Macy's (Christmas gift )