by | Oct 17, 2012 | Fashion |
JT in her St. Cardinals hoodie
This is a not so wordless Wednesday; because I wanted to tell my story of how I got such a good deal on this hoodie. I don’t own many hoodies but I wanted a St. Louis Cardinals hoodie to support my favorite team. I really didn’t want to spend a lot of money. Well my hubby and I went to Macys’ about a couple of weeks ago and we were getting him some socks. I just so happen to go to a rack with this hoodie and it was in my size. Meant to be! I was able to get this hoodie for more than 50% off the retail price.
JT in Cardinal hoodie
For a hoodie it’s not bad at all. I wore it and felt good in the shoes. The purchase definitely worth it.
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The Cardinals are playing today so I have to root for my team.
JT
by | Oct 15, 2012 | Fashion |
I am going in and out of summer and fall clothes because the weather is fluctuating. As I have said many times, when the weather is up and down; layering is a sure winner in my book. Today started out chilly, in the 40s. I wore my scarf from Target, my Susan Graver faux leather jacket , my new dress from Handworks of India, hand made dress by Ware, tights, flats and my Dooney and Bourke handbag.
JT in new dress
If I get a little warm I can take the scarf off and and the faux leather jacket and I am ready. The dress is so comfortable and chic and I love the hand embroidery detail of the flower in the dress.
JT in Handworks of India handmade dress by Ware
The dress has a tie belt that I tied in the front for more definition in the waist.
JT
The accessories:
Cross necklace – gifted
Turquoise earrings – Palace of the Governors in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Dooney and Bourke Vacheeta Leather handbag
Gem bracelet – gifted
Bow Headband – JC penney
This is one of my favorite outfits.
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by | Oct 15, 2012 | Travels |
The leaves are falling!
I have some dream vacations that I would like to take in the near future. Many friends tell me that I need to make sure I plan ahead and do my research. So I started searching the web and came across hotels on sites like venere.com. I have dreams of going to Rome, Italy, and France is also a possibility. The sky is the limit. My husband and I have our passports so we can cross that off of the list. We were thinking that we could renew our wedding vows on our 15th wedding anniversary in a couple of years. Just sharing our own personal vows privately together. I saw a vlog of fellow blogger and her husband renew their vows privately and it was really sweet.
I searched the New York Times site and it made me think about where and how I want to travel. When you sit down and think about these questions and write down your responses, it puts your dream trip into perspective. Once my hubby and I decide on the reasons for going on a trip, we start looking at airfares and see what looks like the best deal. When we travelled to the Caribbean a year ago, we looked at ticket prices online and waited it out to see if the prices would go down. After a week of searching, the prices were pretty good. We jumped on the price. Once you get your ticket you have to plan the trip, it may seem early but it is such a release from stress.
Tips on traveling
- Do your research and make sure you know why you want to go to a exotic destination
- Make sure your passports are up to date and all the information you need for your trip.
- Do not over pack with a lot of extra clothes. I spend time packing because I wanted to make sure I pack what I need in rolls because I do not want to carry that extra baggage.
- If you will be on vacation for a week or more please have mail and newspaper delivery is put on hold until you get back
- Do not carry a lot of jewelry with you. I usually only take the jewelry I have on. I do not like carrying my expensive jewelry with me because I don’t want anything to come up missing.
- Make sure you call your burglar alarm company if you have a security system and let them know that you are going out of town.
In a future post I will show you how I folded my clothes to have more than enough room in my luggage.
by | Oct 8, 2012 | Accessories, Fashion |
Let’s be honest ladies, shoe shopping is half the fun of the holiday season. Great deals and new models are filling the shelves and it is our duty to capitalize on this opportunity. So here are 4 pairs of shoes that Footcandy shoe experts recommend for this coming holiday season! Don’t worry, once the holidays are over, these shoes will still be turning heads.
1. Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is not about stuffing your turkey, or rather your face, but spending quality time with family and friends and of course, fashionable shoes. The elegant “Roxy” ankle boot by Bettye Muller of course. This incredible design is made of a rich suede textile and the yellow tone mimics the changing colors of the season. Not only will you be able to wears these glamorous heels during thanksgiving but you will get so much use out of them even after the party is over.
Bettye Muller – Roxy
2. Christmas or Hanukkah
Whether you celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah your shoes during this holiday season should be fitting for a stunning celebration. Emma Hope Shoes makes the perfect holiday shoes. For Hanukkah, try the beautiful blue “11105-N” style heel or for Christmas the vibrant red “11047-R” style flat. Both are composed of an amazing suede textile and embellished with rhinestones. These shoes both embody elegance and are perfect for any Christmas or Hanukkah party. Not to mention they are fabulous conversation starters.
Emma Hope Shoes – 11047-R
Emma Hope Shoes – 11105-N
3. New Years 2013
New Years is all about glitz, glamour and fun. Bring in the New Year with Jerome Rousseau’s “Kier” and a glass of bubbly. These shoes are beautifully designed and not to mention they mimic the New York Times Square Ball. These shoes are simply spectacular and you will want to wear them every day of New 2013 Calendar Year!
Jerome Rousseau – Kier
4. Valentines Day
Valentines Day is all about romance, flowers, chocolate, and shoes. Kate Spade makes the perfect shoe that all lovers across the globe can appreciate. Its simple little bow adorned with cheerful pink polka dots makes this a perfect date shoe. Not only will you fall in love with this darling design but you will absolutely love how many different outfits you can pair this shoe with.
Kate Spade – Lisa
We hope these 4 shoes make it to your fabulous holiday parties
This article was written by the shoe experts at Footcandy.com. We have Christian Louboutin, Jimmy Choo and Manalo Blahnik in stock now.
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by | Oct 7, 2012 | Fashion |
Oh my, I am smiling from ear to ear because fall is here! It’s nippy outside with a chill in the air. I am ready to break out my boots, jackets, sweaters and tights. Hold up now, I have to do this in stages because I still do not know how the weather is going to be. But I am really enjoying this so much.
Well let us get to the Dress Series, featuring fall leaves. It is that time of the year where you want to dress in layers. It may be cool in the morning, warm in the afternoon and cool at night. The past few days have been chilly all day. I had to break out the leather jacket. When the weather is all over the place, how do you still wear those dresses. Dress in layers!!
The dress I have on below is a summer dress; but the colors scream vibrancy for fall. I paired a black tailored jacket, tights, and my Dooney and Bourke Florentine Vacheeta Leather handbag. I am ready for work or church.
The black jacket is from B Moss that I bought at least four years ago. I really like the sleek lines and how it cinches in the waist. It is very slimming. I also paired it with black tights to complete the look for fall.
If it happens to be a little warm, I can take off my jacket and be perfectly comfortable, yet still professional. Do you see how the black tree branch curves on the dress and gives the focal point of elongation.
During the transition from summer to fall and winter, try adding a blazer and some tights.
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