Color Blocked

11 Jan posted by

Do you ever go shopping and then just have to wear something new the next day? No? Just me?

As a young girl, I can remember wanting to wear a new dress every single day because I was so excited about having something new. It may not be that bad anymore, but I still can’t help but wear at least one new thing the day after a big shopping trip.

Bill and I hit up some sales at the Galleria recently and I just couldn’t wait to wear this new skirt. I found it on the Macy’s INC clearance rack for only $12! It’s the perfect thickness for cold winter days when paired with some tights.

Color Blocking

Sweater: Macy’s | Tank: Target | Skirt: Macy’s | Tights: We Love Colors | Heels: Bakers c/o Heartland Underdog | Necklace: c/o Bakers 

Color Blocked Business Clothes

Can you see these shoes? I wish I had a better snap of them. They are royal blue suede with patent leather black peeptoes. Check out my Insta-snap for a better photo!

Bakers Necklace

How beautiful is this necklace? I wear so much black in my day-to-day outfits so it’s nice to have something slightly edgy that matches my black outfits but isn’t fully black.


Filed Under: Daily Outfit, Shopping

Stylish Deal: Tracy Reese Blouse

3 Jan posted by

Remember when Target’s Nieman Marcus Holiday Collection was on sale? Yeah, well it just went on clearance!

I finally scored that beautiful Tracy Reese blouse all for myself for a grand total of $25.87 (tax and shipping included)! I’m hoping to wear it for my upcoming birthday. Depending on the weather, I’ll likely wear skinny jeans and a black blazer or a bandage skirt. I think boxy sequins is perfect for turning 25, right?

Tracy Reese Blouse

 


Filed Under: Look for Less, Shopping

Target + Nieman Marcus Collection: Now 50% Off!

20 Dec posted by

Target + Nieman Marcus 50% Off

Yes, that’s right stylish gals and gents! You can now shop your favorite discount store for designer goods at even more of a discount!  The Target + Nieman Marcus Collection is now 50 percent off!

I haven’t bought anything from the collection yet because none of it was I-need-this-right-now-oh-em-gee good for what it was. Now that it’s on sale? I might be able to justify accidentally dropping a few things in our cart of toilet paper, cards and milk the next time we stop by Target.

Here’s what I would grab at these new prices:

Derek Lam Slippers

These Derek Lam Slippers are now only $24.99. I live for lazy lounge days so I would totally get my money’s worth! Marc Jacobs Scarf

This Marc Jacobs scarf is still a bit pricey at $34.99 but out of the entire Target + Nieman Marcus Collection, I think it can be worn/used the most.

Tory Burch Lunch Box

Who doesn’t need a Tory Burch lunch box for $9.99? Tracy Reese Blouse

Last, by definitely not least, this Tracy Reese blouse has been calling my name since the collection came out. At $39.99, I might just add it to my online shopping cart right now.

Have you bought anything from the Target + Nieman Marcus Collection yet? Will you now that everything is 50% off?

 


Filed Under: Look for Less, Shopping

Under $25: Tights and Leggings

17 Dec posted by

As the weather begins to get super chilly, one of my favorite ways to stay warm (and make summer and fall dresses and skirts wearable all year long) is by adding tights and leggings. Got a floral summer dress that you just can’t bear to put away until spring? Throw on some tights! Just snagged a miniskirt from the clearance section and can’t wait to wear it? Put on some leggings! It’s pretty much a foolproof way to get more use out of your clothes and avoid having to buy an entirely new wardrobe for each season.

Now, I do think it’s important to note here that I do not believe leggings are to be worn as pants. Yes, I’ve used thick leggings as undergarments to otherwise short tunics and dresses, but if I would be able to see your undies without your leggings, you should probably rethink your wardrobe. </rant>

When it comes to buying tights, I typically buy tights that fall into one of two categories: wardrobe staples and statement pieces.

Wardrobe Staples

I often try to buy my wardrobe staples in a brand I know will hold up to lots of wears. There’s nothing worse than grabbing a pair of black tights and having them be all stretched out in weird places and have runs in the knees. Places I’ve personally found great, long-lasting tights include Target (the Merona brand, not the Exhilaration brand), We Love Colors and JC Penney. Anything with a heavier denier (or thickness) with give you that opaque look and tend to last a bit longer. I typically try to buy between 40 and 70 denier tights unless I want to show some leg through them.

Here are a few fabulous places to get staple tights and leggings for under $25:

We Love Colors Tights

 

We Love Colors – $8

JC Penny Seamless Legging

JC Penney Seamless Legging – $8

Merona Women's Premium Sweater Tights

Target Merona Premium Sweater Tights – $12

Statement Pieces

As with any statement piece, if you don’t expect to wear them a lot, you can get them a little cheaper and with less worry about how they will hold up year after year. Now, no gal loves runs in her tights, of course! Maybe I’ve been uber lucky but I’ve rarely gotten a run in my tights while out and about.

Here are some super fun statement tights and leggings for under $25:

White Heart All Over Tights

ASOS White Hearts All Over Tights – $14 

Strolling Around Tights

ModCloth Strolling Around Tights – $15.99

HUE Super Control Top Opaque Tights

HUE Super Control Top Opaque Tights – $13.50

Instant Antique Tights

ModCloth Instant Antique Tights – $11.99

Xhilaration Juniors Layering Tights

Target Xhilaration Layering Tights – $7

Where do you buy your tights? Any other brands I should know about?


Filed Under: Look for Less, Shopping, Under $25

Five Things I’d Buy If I Won the Powerball Jackpot

28 Nov posted by

Did you buy a Powerball ticket for tonight’s drawing? The jackpot is now at $550 million and counting! Our office put together a pool so I put in $2. While that means my portion of our $204 entry is small (and thus my percentage of the winnings will/would be small), it also means I haven’t risked a lot to buy a lot of numbers.

We won’t win but it’s fun to think about what I would immediately be shopping for if we did! Some are more practical than others and none are outrageously expensive items, just things I wouldn’t normally splurge on.

1. A Trip

I’ve been really feeling the need to travel lately. Although we have quite a few little weekend trips coming up, I really want a long international trip again. First, choice? Probably Vietnam since I’ve never been. Next? Paris (my favorite city in the world)!

vietnam travel

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2. A House

About as bad as I’ve got the travel bug, I’ve got the home bug! I’ve been scanning online listings for a few months now and I’m dying to have somewhere I can leave my mark a bit more permanently than our rental property. I adore Victorians and Colonials.

Victorian

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 3. A Watch

Now that more practical and more expensive items are out of the way, it’s time to cross some items of my covet list! First up, a watch! I’ve been dying for a rose gold Michael Kors watch. If I had millions? I’d definitely splurge on this swoon worthy limited edition Paris watch.

Limited Edition Michael Kors Watch(via)

4. A Purse

Obviously, one of the things I would buy is a new handbag! Even if I were a millionaire, I would still likely shop at sites like Gilt for good deals (what’s the fun in buying it at full price?), but I would probably up my idea of what makes a ‘big purchase.’ This Michael Kors Hamilton bag is gorgeous and super versatile!

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 5. Holiday Gifts

The holiday season is now in full swing! Can you imagine if you could buy everyone on your list anything you wanted without worrying about the budget? Between my niece, sisters, parents and friends, I would LOVE to just shop the day away for my loved ones.

What would you buy with your $550 million?


Filed Under: Shopping

Ask Rachael: The Perfect Winter Pea Coat for Shorter Girls

29 Oct posted by
This is part of a new series I’m doing called Ask Rachael where lovely readers just like you submit questions about how to wear this, where to find that and everything in between. Submit your own question by emailing me at StyleEveryDay@gmail.com.
Heidi asks:

I’m looking for a new winter coat. Ideally, it would be a cute pea coat/trench coat. I want good quality but I don’t want to pay a lot. I want it to be warm but not bulky. I’m short (5’2″) so I don’t think I can wear the longer coats.  Any suggestions?

Rachael says:
Shopping for winter wear can seem daunting and expensive. Add in the fact that you’re concerned about dimensions and you’ve got a straight-up shopping nightmare. Never fear, Heidi! With a few tips, you’ll be able to find the perfect winter pea coat that fits your body and your budget.
First, let’s address the budget piece. Here are a few tips for finding the perfect coat on a budget:
  • Never buy a full-priced coat. Coats are one of those things that very few people truly need, so they will inevitably go on sale. If you truly don’t have an old one you can’t wear for a few more weeks, bundle up in layers and warm accessories until they begin to markdown. You’ll start to see sales by the first week in November, but after Thanksgiving is even better. Better yet, plan ahead and buy off the deep clearance racks in January and February.
  • Shop department stores and use those coupons. I’m not a huge fan of department stores because often I find better deals online but department stores are notorious for their coupons around this time of year. Wait for that coveted 30 or 40 percent off one item and buy your coat then! Many department stores will have Goodwill days where they ask you to donate an old item in exchange for a deep discount on something new. This is perfect time to get rid of that ill-fitting coat and grab a stylish new one.
  • Check out unknown brands and synthetic fabrics. Kohl’s and JC Penney both are great places to get non-name brand coats in polyesters at great prices. Unless you live in Chicago or Buffalo and are fighting subzero temps and strong winds on a daily basis, these coats will keep you warm without being too heavy. While I adore my wool coat, it’s actually often too warm for central Missouri weather. Man-made materials are cheaper to produce and often easier to care for – saving you money at the checkout lane and at the cleaners.
Now, let’s discuss how to find a coat for girls under 5’5″. When it comes to dressing based on height, it’s all about dimensions. If you’re often feeling like the coat is wearing you instead of the opposite, follow a few simple rules:
  • Don’t let the bottom hem fall lower than halfway down your butt. This is sort of a made up rule, but I find once you cover more than half of your rear, you begin to look shorter.
  • Draw attention upward. Whether it’s colors, ruffles or military details, details on the upper half of your body focus people on your face and upper body as opposed to having them look downward, thus assessing your height.
  • Look for vertical not horizontal detailing. Vertical stripes, ruffles, buttons, etc. create the illusion of height.
  • Create curves. One of the biggest reasons people feel like their coat makes them look short is because many coats are too boxy. A long, boxy coat does no one favors. If you’re going double breasted, make sure it’s shorter. If you want something a little longer, look for a coat with a tie at the waist that will create curves and lengthen your body.
Here are some coats that would be perfect for any shorter gal!
What coats are your favorite? Any additions you would recommend to Heidi?

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