Colorful Striped Sweater

Happy hump day everyone!! Ok, so normally I'm wondering how the week flew by right about now but today is a totally different story. It feels like this week is just dragging on...can't it be the weekend again already?! It's all good though because I only have two more nights of work then I'll be off for two days and I already have plans (like usual) LOL Friday I'm actually going to get to see my best friend for longer than a few minutes as we are getting our nails done together then grabbing some lunch. I can't wait!! What are your plans for the weekend? Anyone doing any shopping? If so be sure to hit up those winter clearance sales because all the new spring inventory is hitting the shelves right now and it's super exciting. I'm really looking forward to sharing all the latest new styles with you :) For today's outfit of the week post I'm sticking with winter fashion since many of my friends up north are still experiencing super cold weather so if you're still wanting to rock your winter fashion trends then I have the perfect sweater for you. Not only is it super adorable but it's really comfy and cozy as well. So, what is this sweater and where can you snag one for yourself?

The Sweater

I found this sweater a couple of months back on the clearance rack at Palais Royal. I don't do a lot of shopping there normally but my mom loves it so I thought I'd hop over to the juniors section and see what they had to offer. This sweater caught my eye immediately. I love how vibrant the colors are and the texture is really flattering as well. Another great thing about this sweater is how stretchy it is. It has just enough stretch to fit perfectly but it's not so tight that I can't breathe. At less than $15 on sale it was a steal and I'm so glad they still had one in my size. I don't usually feature too many items I got off the clearance rack because they don't always have any left when I get ready to put a link up for you, but they actually still have it online and it's less than $7!!! How awesome is that?! So, how did I end up styling this sweater and how can you change it up to match your style?

My Style 

I had originally thought about wearing this sweater with a pair of red fur casual boots like maybe some UGGs or Bearpaws but after much consideration (and the fact I saw these awesome boots on Wish) I decided to dress up the sweater just a bit and wore these awesome new grey heeled knee high boots that I got for less than $15! All that my outfit needed was a pair of jeans so I chose these cute denim skinny jeans by Lauren Conrad that I got from Kohl's. I felt super pretty and stylish in this outfit which was perfect since I was taking my mom out for her birthday the day I wore this. If you'd like to change it up you could always go for the casual option I mentioned above or just wear a cute pair of riding boots if you want to keep the dressy look but don't like wearing heels. I think a cute pair of black or grey pointed toe flats would look cute as well. 

Shop This Look: Sweater / Jeans / Boots

Isn't this sweater adorable? Do you like how I styled it? How would you style it differently? I'd love to hear from you so leave me a comment and let me know what you think. Be sure to spread the love by sharing this post with all your friends who would love this sweater as much as I do. I hope you enjoy the rest of your week and happy shopping :)

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Must Have Monday

Hey everyone and happy Monday! I never say this but I'm actually glad it's the beginning of a new week. I was so busy this weekend and even though I'm back at work I still feel like I can relax just a little. This coming weekend isn't as busy and I'm even planning to set aside some time to get my toenails done :) So, who's been seeing all the cute new phone cases that are coming out? I haven't really paid attention until recently and now I want like ten of them. LOL For today's must have Monday post I have chosen 5 of the cutest phone cases I could find and am sharing them with you....

Must Haves

1-Juice box phone case (Valfre, $38)

2-Chill pill phone case (Nylon, $38)

3-Panda bear phone case (Claires, $14)

4-Poison bottle phone case (Valfre, $38)

5-Blue furry phone case (Browns Fashion, SOLD OUT)

This adorable juice box phone case is just what I need! Do you see what it says? "Bitchin' and sippin'" How cute is that?? I could totally see myself carrying this cutie everywhere...ok well maybe not to church LOL ;) Who remembers the saying "take a chill pill"? If you're a child of the 80s then you most certainly do! This phone case is awesome because it reminds me of simpler times and because it's just too stinking cute :) Panda stuff is super popular right now!! I actually just sold a Betsey Johnson panda backpack on eBay and I have another one if anyone is interested. (You can find it HERE) This little phone case is so adorable that I might just become obsessed with pandas myself :) This poison bottle phone case is too adorable for words!! Be sure to read the ingredients under the skull and cross bones symbol ;) Last but not least is this adorable blue fuzzy phone case. This one is not new but I had to include it because it's simply too adorable not to. This particular one is sold out but I have personally seen some on Wish that are just as cute so be sure to check out their website if you want one :) You can shop all these awesome phone cases HERE.

Aren't these phone cases adorable? Which one is your favorite? I'd love to hear from you so leave me a comment and let me know what you think. Be sure to spread the love by sharing this post with all your friends who would love these phone cases as much as I do. I hope you have an amazing weekend and happy shopping :)

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Fashion Inspiration:The 20th Century

Many of the world's greatest inventions occurred during the 20th century. We were introduced to airplanes, television, antibiotics, computers, and cell phones to name a few, but the 1900s also gave us some amazing breakthroughs in the fashion industry. Style during this time went from long dresses to mini skirts and long hair rolled into a bun to the awesome pixie cut of the 1960s. Women's roles in society were rapidly changing and with that came the ability to break out of the rigid confines of old world fashion and try new and daring styles. No matter what your personal style is today, it can most certainly be traced back to a style from the 20th century. I like to think of fashion as a revolving door...it always comes back around again and I have been seeing more and more of that as we get further into the new millennium. Are you currently stuck in a style rut and wanting a bit of a change or maybe you just want to update your current style a bit? Check out these 9 style inspirations from the 1900s.

1910

I'm starting off 10 years into the 20th century because that's when fashion really started to take flight. During this time women's dresses got a bit shorter and the heels got a little higher. In the 1910s fashion was characterized by a rich atmosphere and women were wearing long silky lace dresses with expensive jewelry. These women spent a lot of time and money looking amazing until World War 1 then they went to the more practical hobble skirts with jackets and boots. I used a combination of these two styles when choosing my fashion inspiration example. I chose this gorgeous lace ankle length dress and paired it with a nice pair of black lace up heeled boots and an adorable little fur purse. You can shop this look HERE. 

1920

The war was over and women were once again wanting to spend money. But this time the skirts got a lot shorter and so did the hairstyles. Enter the age of the flapper...women who broke conventional rules and flaunted their disdain for "acceptable behavior". These women wanted to be seen as equals so instead of wearing form fitting clothing they wore straight dresses that were boxy yet flashy and cut their hair to boyish lengths. For my fashion inspiration example I chose a beautiful red fringe flapper style dress and paired it with some adorable heeled mary janes and a cute fan shaped bag. You can shop this look HERE. 

1930

In the 1930s America saw the Great Depression and many women had no choice but to switch to more practical clothing instead of the extravagant items they were used to wearing. Also, many women went to work during this time to help provide for the family so female business attire became mainstream. Most women during this time wore skirts or jeans at the natural waist and accentuated this with a small belt. I used this style for my fashion inspiration example. I chose a long high waisted skirt with a flared bottom and paired it with a black and white polka dot button down blouse, a pair of black and white heeled shoes and an adorable two tone purse. You can shop this look HERE.

1940

The 1940s saw another World War as America went to war yet again but this time women had to step into formerly assumed male only jobs to compensate for the huge amount of men who went to war during this decade. This required more loose fitting attire and shorter skirts (shin length) to allow for better movement. During this time button down dresses became the norm as women everywhere were donning them and heading to work. The waistline got a little lower as women didn't feel it necessary to have a super tiny waist. For my fashion inspiration example I chose a simple green button down dress with a pair of two tone nude short heeled shoes and a tan purse. You can shop this look HERE. 

1950

In the 1950s the cars got faster, malt shops became the norm, and girls everywhere wanted poodle skirts and sneakers. Even the women were wearing their skirts wide...the wider the better which is why many ladies during this period would wear petticoats with hoops in the bottom to keep their skirt looking full all day. For my fashion inspiration example I steered clear of the poodle skirt because while I feel this style of skirt might see a comeback I doubt the poodle will. Instead I chose a super adorable black and white polka dot dress with a small belted waist and wide flared skirt and paired it with some cute black heels and a black purse. You can shop this look HERE.

1960

The 1960s saw the huge Beatles craze sweep the nation. Everyone loved the Beatles and this gave way to London fashion becoming widely popular in the states. The female silhouette went from curvy to super thin with the introduction of the popular model Twiggy and women everywhere started wearing straight boxy dresses again (kind of like in the 20s) but this time plaids and wild floral prints were popular instead of fringe and sequins and the hem was WAY shorter. Also, the 1960s saw the beginning of the knee high boots frenzy and everyone had at least one pair of "go go boots". For my fashion inspiration example I chose a cute red plaid mini dress and paired it with some black heeled knee high boots and a cute black bag. You can shop this look HERE.

1970

America went to war yet again in the 70s only this time it was met with a lot of opposition especially from the young generation. These flower children as they would soon be called were all about peace and love...and of course some really amazing music! During this decade jeans became more popular for women who loved their hems wide and their waist high. The dresses once again got longer (maxi dresses) and women were wearing tops that tied around the neck (halter tops) as opposed to having sleeves (even though many wore bell sleeved tops as well). Also, women still loved to wear heels but wanted them to be more comfortable so wedges were the solution that came out of the 70s. For my fashion inspiration example I chose a gorgeous pink halter top maxi dress and paired it with some white wedge sandals and a cute white cross body purse. You can shop this look HERE.

1980

The 80s were the wildest and most inventive decade of the 20th century. We saw the first car phones during this time and of course style went in so many different ways that you couldn't really go wrong with whatever you decided to wear. The best style from the 80s (my birth decade) was the punk rock style. The makeup was super thick with bright colors and leather (or pleather to be more accurate) became the material of choice for all punk rock chicks. Anything with tons of lace or big shoulder pads was also super popular as long as you knew who you were and owned whatever style you were wearing. For my fashion inspiration example I chose a sleeveless black leather dress and paired it with some cute black heels and a black purse. You can shop this look HERE.

1990

Clueless was the movie of the 90s and with it came some great style which shaped the way I personally dressed and how many other girls like me dressed throughout the whole entire decade. Plaid was super popular during the 90s and so were cropped shirts and clogs. Oh the clogs I used to own...Then the late 90s saw the rise of the Spice Girls and fashion once again took a turn only this time toward short shorts and dresses with pleather and platform sneakers being the most popular. For my fashion inspiration example I chose a red plaid mini skirt and paired it with a red cropped sweater, some cute red strappy heels, and a red purse. (Cher from Clueless would be proud) You can shop this look HERE. 

I'm so thankful that I was born in the 20th century and was able to witness some of the greatest fashion breakthroughs of all time. Which decade is your favorite for fashion inspiration? Mine is of course the 90s with the 70s as a very close second, but as always I will look for anything to inspire my style. Hopefully you will now do the same. Remember...never let yourself get stuck in a fashion rut and seek out new inspirations daily. Have a wonderful day and happy shopping :)

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White Sweater And Blanket Scarf

Happy hump day!! Thank God this week is halfway over already. I don't know about you but for me this has been one long hard week and I'm so ready for it to be over. Besides, I have a lot of awesome stuff planned for the weekend and I'm ready to get to it. Friday I'm taking my beautiful mom out to lunch for her 62nd Birthday, then that night my sweetie and I have plans for dinner with another couple, and on Saturday I have a lunch date with a good friend of mine. I really can't wait to get this weekend started so I'll kick off this hump day right by sharing with you my OOTW. For this week I chose to wear an adorable sweater and blanket scarf combo that is super adorable and I know you'll love it as much as I do. So, where did I find this sweater and where can you snag one for yourself?

The Sweater

I'm normally not a huge fan of the color white simply because I'm a klutz and I always end up spilling something on myself and then I end up having to walk around the rest of the day with a big ugly stain on my outfit LOL but I decided to give this white sweater a shot since I knew I could easily pair it with a scarf of some kind. I found this sweater while on a recent shopping trip to Walmart with my mom and I thought it was so bright and pretty that I had to have it. At less than $10 I knew it would be a good buy even if I did end up staining it :) Unfortunately this sweater is no longer available online but you may still find one on clearance at your local store. I linked a similar one below. Now that I had a cute neutral colored sweater I was on the hunt for a scarf and some boots to complete the outfit idea I had in my head...so how did I end up styling this sweater and how can you change it up to match your style?

My Style

I knew I wanted a scarf so I went to my local Burke's Outlet store where I spotted this gorgeous blanket scarf for only $10! I love this scarf!! The color is so pretty and it's so big and comfy even though I did have a bit of fun trying to figure out how I wanted to wear it LOL. I ended up making a triangle out of the fabric and wrapping the ends around the back of my neck (Pinterest)...it worked great even though the front came down just a little too far in my opinion. Oh well, I was warm and cozy and that's all that mattered :) I decided to pair this sweater/scarf combo with my awesome skinny jeggings from Hollister and these amazing tan knee high boots from Burke's Outlet that my mom got me for Christmas! I love the way this outfit turned out and I can't wait until I get to wear it again! To make this a more casual outfit you could wear a cute pair of white Converse sneakers instead and skip the scarf altogether. If you love scarves like I do then you can choose just about any color and pattern you want and it would look great with this white sweater. If you want to have the dressy look without heels then you can wear a cute pair of flat riding boots or even a nice pair of ballet flats. One of the best things about having a white sweater is the possibilities are endless :) 

Shop This Look: Sweater *similar/ Scarf *similar/ Jeans / Boots *similar

Isn't this sweater adorable? Do you like how I styled it? How would you style it differently? I'd love to hear from you so leave me a comment and let me know what you think. Be sure to spread the love by sharing this post with all your friends who would love this sweater as much as I do. I hope you have an amazing week and happy shopping :)

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Must Have Monday

Hey everyone and happy Monday! Aren't you super excited that another week has started...LOL If you're like me then you quite literally had to drag yourself out of bed this morning. It's ok though because in 5 short days it will be the weekend again! Also, for my fashionistas who have a normal work schedule (I'm stuck on the night shift) tomorrow is Valentine's Day and I'm sure your sweetie has something special planned for you :) If you're single then just be sure to do something a little special for yourself tomorrow...get a larger size coffee or buy that box of chocolates you've been wanting so badly. No matter what just be sure to enjoy your day. For today's Must Have Monday post I have picked out 5 of the cutest Valentine's Day items that I know you will love and would be perfect for tomorrow's festivities :)

Must Haves

1-Kate Spade red hearts purse (Kate Spade, $298)

2-Red hearts phone case (Macy's, $45)

3-Pink cat sweatshirt (Nylon, $26)

4-Red rabbit fur pom pom keychain (Neiman Marcus, $48)

5-Valentine's Day manicure (Pinterest, $49)

I love Kate Spade! Everything she makes is so adorable and this purse is just another example of that. This purse will be perfect for tomorrow night and even after. I'd use this purse all year long myself :) Festive phone cases are the best and this adorable red hearts case by Kate Spade is super cute! I really do need this one in my life :) I chose this funny sweatshirt for all my single ladies out there. How cute is this top? I'd totally wear this now even though I am in a relationship LOL :) Pom pom keychains are EVERYTHING right now. I don't think I've seen a single person yet without one of these adorable purse ornaments attached to their bag. This red heart one is actual rabbit fur so if you're an animal lover then you will need to find one that is faux...that's what I always do :) Having gorgeous nails always makes me feel extra pretty so getting a Valentine's manicure would be so awesome! I have seen several different ones but this particular set is my favorite :) If you'd like to have any of these items you can find them HERE. 

Who's ready for Valentine's Day? Are you in a relationship or are you flying solo this year? Which of these items would you love to have for your Valentine's Day festivities? I'd love to hear from you so leave me a comment and let me know what you think. Be sure to spread the love by sharing this post with all your friends who would love these items as much as I do. I hope you have an amazing week and happy shopping :)

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