Summer Recap . . . Rompers

Where did the summer go? The temperatures are cooling down and I'm already shopping for fall/winter again. Here's a look back at a few trendy rompers that I added to my summer wardrobe:

Juniors Romper-Macy's [$9.99]

Vintage Purse [Thrift Gift]

Gladiator Sandals-Forever 21

 Juniors Romper-Plato's Closet [$4.12]

Mossimo (Target) Sandals [$7.48]

Vintage Patent Purse [Thrift Gift]

 Mossimo (Target) Tank

Juniors Shirts - Macy's [$9.99]

Bamboo Platform Sandals - Rugged Wearhouse [$7]

 Juniors Romper-Plato's Closet [$3.60]

NY&CO Cardigan [$6.24]

Cleaning out the archives . . .

I admit that I haven't been on it the past few months with taking pictures and posting regurlary. And even when I've taken picures, they somehow just haven't made it to my computer, much less to the blog. In an effort to clean out the archives, here's a few outfits from the past month or so. 

Outfit 1

Xhiliration (Target) Dress - Goodwill [$5]

H&M Cardigan [$12.95 BOGO 50% Off]

Forever 21 Earrings [$3.80]

Outfit 2

Fire (Macy's) Romper - Plato's Closet [$6.50]

NY&CO Cardigan [$7.49]

Outfit 3

Apostrophe Blouse - Goodwill [$3.75]

NY&CO Cardigan - Goodwill [$3.75]

Earrings - Charming Charlie's [5.97]

Outfit 4

White Stag (Walmart) Cardigan [$5] - NY&CO Skinny Pants [$6.56]

Outfit 5

Casual Corner Cardigan - NY&CO Tank - Banana Republic Pants

Outfit 6

Miss Tina (Walmart) Dress - NY&CO Shrug - NY&CO Sandal [$13.47]

Printed and Professional

Madison (Belk) Boyfriend Blazer - Goodwill [$3.75]

NY&CO Shirt - Salvation Army Select [$2]

H&M Harem Pants [$7]

Mossimo (Target) Sandals [$7]

Earrings - Forever 21 [$3.80]

Express Beaded Necklace - Plato's Closet [$1]

Assorted Bangles - Forever 21, Charlotte Russe, Charming Charlies

Carrera Sunglasses [Gift]

Back in May, during my last H&M Shopping Spree I tried on a pair of harem pants and regretted not buying them ever since. I was not making the same mistake twice when I went shopping over the weekend. First of all, I don't know what I was thinking going to the mall on tax free weekend! But in the end, it was soo worth it because I found 2 pair of harem pants and Camden some fly sneakers for less than $35. I am really surprised by this outfit, I was a little nervous to wear such a bold print to work, but paired with a neutral top I guess it is possible to be printed and professional. I have a few ideas for these pants, so stay tuned for a possible 1 Pair of Pants, 3 Looks post! The new eye wear were a gift and really finished off the outfit. Until recently, I had no idea what Carrera's were, but they do look good on me!

Confession: These pants are from H&M's Mama Maternity Line. Now as someones mama and I have no idea why these pants are maternity because they are 100% Viscose, the only stretch is the elastic waistband. They fit and they don't have that huge belly band that most maternity pants have, so a great addition to the wardrobe (even if I'm not expecting, and I'm definitely NOT).

Check out my Youtube video for Chica Fashion's Fashion Dare Tag: Harem Pants:

Fashion Dare Tag: White Pants

The Limited Knit Shirt

NY&CO White Ankle Jeans [$14.99]

Forever 21 Gladiator Sandals [$9.99]

Vintage Handbag-Yard Sale

I was so excited last week when I stumbled across a "Fashion Dare Tag" from Chica Fashion. White pants had been on my wish list for a while until recently, I found a pair of Banana Republic Trouser Pants at Goodwill and bought these jeans at New York and Company the same day they went on sale.

My Secret Obsession . . .Earrings

Back when I first starting wearing my hair short, I probably owned 5-10 pairs of earrings, just enough to fit into a small wooden jewelry box. After my first big chop, I became slightly obsessed with earrings, big and small. I purchased this earring holder last year from TJMaxx so that all of my earrings would be easily visible and accessible. It holds 56 pairs of earrings and I just discovered with my most recent purchase of earrings that it is already full! So it's either get rid of some earrings or buy another holder, I guess I will be stopping by TJMaxx one day this week.

Black and Silver $3.80

Red and Gold $2.80

White and Gold $2.80

Forever 21 and Charlotte Russe have become two of my favorite stores to shop for trendy earrings because their earrings are lightweight (I have an attached earlobe, so heavy earrings are not an option) and inexpensive. Earrings at Forever 21 range from $2.80-$7.80 and Charlotte Russe 2 for $8.

$13 Total for All

I found some fabulous vintage jewelry for less than $5 while shopping at the Indie Market for Downtown Greensboro First Friday. I am loving all of these pieces, but really I am in love with the black and gold earrings, so much so that I wore them all weekend. I really wish I would have purchased more items because I have to wait until the next First Friday to shop Carver Jewelry. They seem to have more of their expensive pieces and not even 1/4 of the items they had at the Indie Market on Etsy. The flower piece at the top is actually a scarf clip and ya'll know I love my scarves.

Spring Color Blocking: Blue and Yellow

Outfit 1:

Old Navy Cropped Cardigan - Uptown Cheapskate [$4.99]

NY&Co Yellow Maxi Dress

White Stag (Walmart) Tank

Nine West Tan Purse - Ross [$24.99]

Outfit 2:

INC International Concepts (Macy's) T-shirt - Goodwill [$3.75]

Yellow and Gold Bangles - Forever 21

Merona (Target) Scarf

I receive so many compliments when I wear blue, so I'm not sure if that's what made it my favorite color or my love of Duke Basketball since as far back as I can remember, or the brief love affair with Dallas Cowboys football back in the day. Anyway, blue and yellow are definitely my GO TO colors for the spring! Up until this week, I've only been wearing cobalt blue on my toes (see Manicure and Pedicure). Now that the weather is warming up in NC, I'm finally able to incorporate my favorite color into my everyday wear and I am absolutely loving it! I am also loving the latest addition to my handbag family. I really wanted a Coach, but just couldn't justify the purchase with my birthday and mother's day next month (hint, hint family and friends) so I went with one of my favorite brands, Nine West in a neutral tan color that will compliment the many colors I have planned for the spring and summer.

  

So funny story, after taking the first few pictures for today's post this morning, I walk in my office and Rhonda compliments me on my outfit, then gasps "But, where is your necklace?" You know you have a good friend when she takes the necklace from around her neck and offers it to you make your outfit fabulous. Thanks Rhonda, she's always looking out!

Finally, I just love how a few accessories can take a simple t-shirt to another level. I found this INC t-shirt at Goodwill brand new (still had the tags on it)! I added a yellow scarf and yellow and gold bangles for a simple weekend look (or blue and gold Friday - Spartan Spirit!).

Miss Tina for Walmart . . .

has finally arrived in my local Walmart in Greensboro, NC!! This weekend I was supposed to be just in and out of Walmart picking up something for dinner. I was so excited to find some of the items that were featured in the February issue of Essence Magazine and in my original post about Miss Tina for Walmart.

Everything in the Spring 2011 line is just $18 and under! All of Miss Tina's Spring 2011 line can be found on Miss Tina by Tina Knowles. Unfortunately, Miss Tina is only in limited Walmart's and not every item featured on the website is available in the two stores in my area that carry the line. I loved the Printed Drape Dress Toccarra is wearing above until I tried it on, it's cute but not for me with all these hips. Fortunately, the same print was in an Elastic Waist Tunic. Here are my Miss Tina finds that I've purchased so far (didn't want to spend all of my March shopping budget this early in the month):

Miss Tina Elastic Waist Print Tunic - Walmart [$12]

Old Navy (Diva Fit) Jeans - Plato's Closet [$9.99]

Faded Glory Black Leggings - Walmart [$5.50]

NY&CO Faux Leather Jacket [$9.99]

Express Red Beads - Plato's Closet [$2]

Express Pendent Necklace - Rugged Warehouse [$1.99]

H&M Wide Red Belt [$5.99]

Miss Tina Red Woven Snap Front Shirt - Walmart [$15]

Faded Glory Jeggings - Walmart [$12]

The Limited (Drew Fit) Bootleg Pants - Carolina Thrift [$1.99]

Nine West Sandal - Nine West Outlet [$15]

Brown Belt and Bangles - Forever 21

Brown Turtleneck T-Shirt

Merona (Target) Brown Turtleneck T-shirt - Target [$8]

Ann Taylor Loft Herringbone Trousers - Goodwill [$3.75]

Old Navy (Diva Fit) Dark Denim Jeans - Plato's Closet [$9.99]

Simply Vera, Vera Wang Platform Bootie - Goodwill [$4]

Accessories - NY&CO and Forever 21

Wideleg Trouser Pants

The Limited (Cassidy Fit) Brown Wideleg Pants , Uptown Cheapskate [$14.99]

NY&CO Short Sleeve Button-up Shirt - Goodwill [$3.75]

Merona (Target) Gold Cardigan - Target [$15]

Nine West Multi-Colored Pumps - Nine West Outlet [$15]

Accessories- Forever 21 and NY&CO