September Favorites

September in Indiana is a challenging month as far as fashion goes. It is the end of summer but you still have those warmer temperatures where you are just not sure what you should be wearing. I am one of those people who have a ton of sandals and sundresses and struggle when I should put them away for next year. Luckily for me I have followed many other bloggers and IG friends that have inspired me in so many ways in transitioning my wardrobe to fall. I must have admit it can be fun redesigning some of my favorite pieces. 

Below are some of my favorite looks from September. As you can see I definitely wore alot of dresses which is the pretty much the norm for me.. With October bringing on some cooler temperatures I am sure there may be a change next month. I am so looking forward to wearing patterned tights, awesome boots and sweater dresses. What are you fashionista's looking forward to wearing this fall season?

Look 1
Skirt - Clothes Mentor Fort Wayne - this was a Jones of New York skirt that I scored for $10 the fabric quality is awesome!
Top- +JCPenney this Bisou Bisou peplum has been a staple in my wardrobe. I have it in so many colors and love them
Shoes - Rock and Republic  +Kohl's - I call these shoe my high fashionista shoes. I got them for $25 and I am in love with these in case you can't tell.

Look 2
Dress - +eShakti - I am in love with this site. You can customize clothing items to make them perfect for you. I was honored when they contacted me . Pefect site with great quality pieces
Booties - Rock and Republic +kohls - are you recognizing a pattern.. I love Rock and Republic shoes so one trend and quality . Always get compliments on these and I have them in red

Look 3
Dress-The Exquisite Pink Boutique - this is an up and coming Boutique in my home state of Indiana. I love love this dress different than anything in my wardrobe. Will definately get more of this style

Look 4
Dress- Jcpenney - gift from my sweet Mama...and this dress is so her so June Cleaver and I love it!
Shoes - Lauren Conrad- +Kohl's another fab shoe from Kohl's the classic oxford with platform and heel. sim 

Look 5
Top- Bisou Bisou Jcpenney - another Bisou Bisou top that I love and get much use out of
Skirt - +WindsorStore  - love love this skirt and I got it for $10

Look 6
Jumpsuit- +Sears - I scored this jumpsuit a few years ago for $12 and love love it. People sleep on Sears but they do have some fashionable finds
Bag - Lulu's via +Jcpenney - I am obsessed with this bow bag and I got it on the clearance rack $20

Indian Summer

I can remember growing up and we would get this super warm days in fall and my Mom would always say this is our Indian Summer.  What I love most about this time of the year in the Midwest is watching the leaves turn colors it's my absolute favorite color pallet.  As much as I love the crisp fall weather there is something about those last days of warm weather. It makes you want to pull out those summer duds one last time. Yea I just said duds.. I am telling my age again.  Now with it getting up to 80 this weekend decided to wear dresses I had in my closet and add a jacket or a vest to give it a little fallish feel..  The first dress is this dress I scored from +Macy's  for like $7.50..I loved the colors in this dress. The deep burgundy and deep maize color is so fall and a wonderful way to transition to the fall. I decided add my Steve Madden shooties and jean jacket for a casual cool Saturday look.  Than on Sunday I went with my dress from +JCPenney that was a perfect match for this Guess Necklace that I scored at Macy's sometime ago and never got the chance to wear and than topped it off with my Lauren Conrad jean vest from +Kohl's and another transition look was born. How are you fashionista's transitioning? Do you have any tip and tricks that you using? Please share . Have an awesome week we are blessed with another fresh start let's make the most of it.

Look
Dress - American Rag via Macy's  I paid $7.50 in store
Jean Jacket - Sears $2 ( great find last year)
Shoes - Steve Madden via Macy's last year
Cuff Bracelet - Meijer Stores $6

Look
Dress - ANA via Jcpenney
Necklace - Guess via Macy's $7
Bag - +Ora Delphine - gift
Shoes - BCBG via +Macy's $22

Cute On the Cheap

I just love finding items that can serve as great transition pieces for the fall and when it is at a great price point well that makes it a win win.  The minute I saw this dress online at +Kohl's  I knew I wanted more than one.. yes because I am greedy and because I love the classic style and the fun patterns. I find that Apt 9 is one of my goto brands at Kohl's it is kind of reminds me of Worthington at+JCPenney  . Some cute on trend items that can be office friendly. I think these are perfect for professional women that don't want to spend large amounts of money on their clothes but still want to look in the fashionable.. and that is what I am all about. My booties are even Apt 9 and I am loving them as much as my dress and got them at an awesome deal .  Where are your favorite places to shop while trying to stay on a budget?  I hope you are all having a fabulous week .. Friday I can see you getting closer.


Dress- Apt 9 via Kohl's $20 ( I had a 30% off coupon when I purchased)
Booties - Apt 9 via Kohl's $20
Bag - Steve Madden via +T.J.Maxx $22  
Bracelet- Macy's gift
Necklace - Kardashian Collection Via +Sears $5
Jacket - +H&M  last year $10

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School Girl Monday

After a wonderful weekend with family we are back at this thing called Monday.  I think the cooler weather even makes getting up for work Monday even harder . I felt like just getting a hot cup of coffee and just sitting in the bed for a few hours. No such luck.. 
 In honor of spending great quality time with family I thought I would wear this dress that my Mom got me last year for Christmas. If you know my mom this is a dress that she would pick out . It is so classic kind of June Cleaver but I love it and I had to give it my own little flavor so today's look is a little of me and a little of her.  I thought it worked out nicely. I hope you fashionista's are having a fabulous Monday.  What look are you starting your week with ?

Look
Dress - +JCPenney - gift
Bag - Lulu's via Jcpenney sim 
Shoes - Lauren Conrad via Kohl's sim
Sweater - H & M  - I got mine for $7 in store
Bracelet - +Kardashian Kollection via +Sears 

Jumping Into the Weekend!

Can you tell by the title of this post that I am ready for the weekend?  It has been a long week full of running around and getting stuff half ass done.. Oh how I hate that feeling. I am sure you all can relate.. that's life I guess LOL!  My look today is very relaxed just the way I love my Friday's .  I love wearing jumpsuits they are the like the no brainer of fashion. All put together and all you have to do is decorate it however you see fit. It's kind of like a Christmas tree.. . I know I am almost as bad as retail stores bring up Christmas in September.LOL. 

I picked up this jumpsuit about 6 month ago at New York and Company and this is one time I didnt' wait for something to go on clearance.  If you are pear shaped girl such as myself if you find a jumpsuit that fits you well on the top and the bottom you better jump on that. There was one left and it happened to be my size it was like it was sitting there waiting on me. I just loved the relaxed look and knew it was something I would wear many times. I decided  to wear my Rock and Republic booties and silver accessories and there you have perfect TGIF look. This is a look that I could wear for an after work cocktail that I am in great need for.  What is your TGIF look today?  

My Look 

Jumpsuit - NY and Company ( sim) 
Bootes- Rock and Republic - exact ones Ebay 
Bag - H&M $10
Bracelet - Kohl's $4
Necklace - H&M $1.50

One Tough Act to Follow

I remember growing up I used to ask my Mom . Why did you name me such a boring name like Mary . I wanted something more exotic something unique. My Mom wanted to name me Sabrina but my Dad swore he would call me submarine ... and he really wanted to name me after his mother.  You would have to know how much of Mama's boy he was and still is. My Dad is 67 years old and she still keeps him in line. She only has to utter one word and you will see this big old man sit his butt down like a child. She has 8 children and she is still has that effect on all of them.

I grew up over 600 miles away from my Granny so I didn't' get to spend a lot of time with her but I have awesome memories of this lady . She wasn't like other Grandmothers or at least what I thought they were. She was not one of those I am going to sit in the house and knit a scarf and bake me some cookies. She was a Grandmother who would take you fishing or hunting with a shot gun. She would dance around the house and tease you endlessly about a boy.  I remember her waiting up for us when we would drive down to the country and no matter what the hour was made sure we ate and ate good.   As I grew up I got to know her even more . I found out more about her as a woman.  She has the most beautiful spirit and is so full of life and anyone that meets he just is in awe of her. 

Today is my Grandmother's birthday and she is 92 years young and she is still as spunky as I remember her as a child. She will swear that she is prettier than any movie star or even her own daughters and grand daughters. She one day put one of my dresses on and told me that she looked better than me in it.LOL..I am thinking she is going to take my blog over . Oh Granny you really are a beauty inside and out and I am so glad that my Dad insisted that I be named after such a awesome woman. This lady is definitely one tough act to follow. I am grateful at 41 years old that I still have this special woman in my life.  

Happy Birthday Granny... Wishing you many more!

Weekend Looks on a Budget

I typically am not out of the town 2 days in a row.  This is one the rare occasions that I was in need  of some out on the town looks and I was rocking a new hairstyle so that was a call for a celebration also.. LOL. I am typically a curlygirl but this weekend I rocked a sleek straight look. Change feels good sometimes and believe me it won't last long as soon as I sweat honey those curls will be making their way back into my life .

 I have 2 looks and they are both at awesome price points because you know I am fashionista on a budget!  I hope you have fabulous friends have an awesome week :)

Look 1

Jumpsuit - Sears ( old) $12
Shoes - Kohl's Rock and Republic - Shoes with sim flavor and on Sale here there is also a 30% off code Splurge30 with Kohl's charge! great deal
Bag - Lulu's via Jcpenney $20 in store  sim
Belt - via Jcpenney - Clearance $2
Necklace - Apt 9 Via +Kohl's $4
Look 2
Top- Bisou Bisou via Jcpenney $15
Skirt - Windsor Store $10
Shoes-Rock and Republic sim
Bag- Lulu's via Jcpenney sim
Necklace - Apt 9 Via Kohl's $5

Falling Into Animal Print

There is definitely no denying that fall is on it's way. I'm suddenly in the mood for pumpkin spice lattes and caramel apples. The mornings are definitely cooler and the reality that I need to put my sandals away is getting more obvious every morning .   This is that time of the year that it get's very confusing in Indiana. It doesn't feel cold enough for boots but getting a little to cool for sandals.. What 's a girl to do ? Well we do what we always do adapt and make it work... LOL. 
 
In this post I wanted to highlight my love for animal prints for the fall. 
 
My first look I  decided to wear some booties bare legged and a pencil skirt for my transition look . I wore a short sleeve blouse because I knew it was going to warm up. I just love mixing animal print with red's or burgundy there is just something about the combo for fall that gets me so excited. I was lucky enough to come across this little red number by Alfani at Clothes Mentor here is Fort Wayne. I love the material and can see me rocking it so many ways with the animal print or with black and white.. oh so many options. I decided to add just little bursts of animal print with my belt and booties. 

My 2nd look I opted for leopard print pants and keeping it simple with a black tee and belt. I try not to overkill on the animal print I don't want to feel like Peg Bundy walking around and believe me my kids would let me know . You would think they had a job on Fashion Police when it comes to what I wear.. LOL.   I love these pants they are so comfortable and they were such a steel that I even picked up a pair for my fashion critic daughter .  When I showed her the pants she instantly said.. " Why did you get pants like mine" Excuse me like yours. .. You mean why did I buy you a pair of pants like mine? Now continue with your day girl..LOL. I think everyone in my family have these pants my sister , my aunt and my 92 Grandmother. My Grandmother will swear that none of us look as fabulous as she does in these pants and she is serious!

I totally agree when they say animal print is the new black it is such a staple in my wardrobe.  I will definitely be rocking mine this fall and beyond.. Just call me Peg or better yet Ms Bundy!

Look 1
Red Skirt - Alfani via Clothes Mentor Fort Wayne $12
Top - Worthington Jcpenney $15
Shoes - Style and Co via Macy's last year $20
Belt - Jcpenney $2 on clearance last year
Bag - Steve Madden TJ Max

Look 2
Pants - Jennifer Lopez Pants - Kohl's $15
Top - H&M $5
Necklace H&M $3.50
Shoes -Jcpenney old
Bag - +Ora Delphine- Adele Satchel - gift

Feeling Chic In September

There is nothing like some fabulous shoes to make you feel chic and put together. I feel big city in Fort Wayne Indiana today... LOL.  I got these shoes back in the winter from one of my favorite places to shop +Kohl's . They are Rock and Republic I ended up waiting till they were marked down because as you know by now that is how I roll!  The cooler temps in morning caused me to pull out these closed toe shoes in my closet. I though they were the perfect match for my super cute Jones of New York skirt I scored for $10 at the Clothes Mentor here in Fort Wayne.  These shoes give my look more of and edge and a high fashion feel which is just what I was going for.  What I love about this skirt is the light pink stripe in the center and the material is just a heavy high quality with just the right amount of stretch. I know it looks white in the picture but the light pink makes it a little more unique.  I decided to add a my simple black Bisou Bisou peplum from +JCPenney and add some pink accessories and my chic' look was born. 

What so you have in your closet that makes you feel high fashion? Is it a fab pair of shoes a little black dress? I would love to know

Hope you are having a fabulous week and we are one day closer to Friday!

Skirt -  Jones of New York via Clothes Mentor Fort Wayne $10
Peplum - Bisou Bisou via Jcpenney's $10
Shoes - Rock and Republic via Kohl's  $30
Necklace - Candies Brand via Kohls' $5
Bracelet - Lauran Conrad via Kohl's $5
Bag - Steve Madden via TJ Maxx $22

Second Chance

I remember when the Duro Olowu line came out at Jcpenney's and thought to myself this is cute but I wasn't sure about it.. See this was before my blogger days. That is when different scared me when basic patterns were all my closet consisted of. The beauty of this blog it really has made me think out of the box when it came to fashion and to try new things. My motto is .." Just try it on you may be surprised" and I have been many times .  Now when I saw this dress at my local Clothes Mentor I knew immediately this was from Jcpenney's now either that is one heck of a memory or I have a serious problem..lol. I am thinking more of the second option.   I just love the ethnic pattern of this dress the color combination is lively and beautiful . I decided to pair this with my Steve Madden shoes to give it more a casual vibe and these shoes cover more of my foot so they are perfect for  a transition look for the fall. I lastly added a denim jacket and out the door this lady has business! 
  That is what I love so much about Clothes Mentor if I missed out of something that I loved or didn't know I loved at the time I may get a 2nd chance at finding it just like I did with this dress and many times before and for a fraction of the price . Just like my Mama always says if it's meant to be than it will be there.. and once again it was meant to be.
Ladies don't forget that Clothes Mentor is looking for fall and winter items so why not brings those items that you are no longer wearing for some cash on the spot or to find those 2nd chance items that you missed out on the first time around.

How are you Fashionista's getting out of your comfort zones what new things are you trying? Please dish?  In the words of the fabulous Joan Rivers " Who are you wearing?"

Have a wonderful week

Details
Dress- Jcpenney Duro Olowu via Clothes Mentor $14
Shoes - Steve Madden via Macy's $22
Bracelet- Guess via Macy's $7
Jacket - Arizona Jcpenney via Goodwill $4
Bag - Ora Delphine - gift

Labor Day Dress Love

Last month when I was a panelist at the Ladies Who Brunch event I met many women it was an excellent networking event. One of the women I was lucky enough to meet was the owner of an up and coming boutique Exquisite Pink boutique. I love the on trend pieces and instantly took a liking to this classy but sexy look. This dress can be worn two different ways which is the perfect concept getting more bang for my buck .  I decided to wear this with sandals but could totally see transitioning this into the fall with a cute pair of booties. How are you fashionista's planning on transitioning your wardrobe to the cooler temperatures?  Please dish

My look
Dress-Exquisite Pink Boutique
Shoes-Lauren Conrad -Kohl's
Necklace -Gordman's
Bracelet-H&M