Animal Print & Hunter Green

I'm just not ready to give up my fall favorites, maybe because it's still cold and expecting lower temperatures next week in this place I call home!

I don't believe that I will ever get tired of animal prints. I've been wearing it for years and years, in and out of style.
I wear animal prints more as a neutral and pieces that will standout or bring my look together. One of my favorite pieces is the scarf I'm wearing in this picture, just picked up on the streets of NYC, and I love it paired with the greens, blacks, and golds!

My sweater is Michael Kors and extremely comfortable. Can be paired with leggings (as I'm wearing here), leather pants, jeans, or a great go-to for a lightweight cardigan. This was a TJ Maxx find, on sale for only $20!! A perfect deal and steal for my closet :)

Lady in Red

Lady in Red-- I wore this outfit for my Valentine's date, and yes I know I'm a bit behind the crowd but any day is a good day to wear red! I think red looks good on just about everyone, unless of course you have a contrasting red hair color...then you may want to pump the brakes! For me, I have a hard time wearing certain shades of yellow because it's like whoa! Pineapple coming thru!

Anywho, the top I'm wearing is from Arden B. and a very flattering fit and style. The loose blouse let's me wear my leather leggings without showing too much, but the lace at the top makes it more sexy and shows off just enough skin! This store is great place to purchase tops and at a very affordable price! They always have great sales in store and online for 50%, usually on already marked down items. I think I paid only $17 for this one! Check them out at www.ardenb.com! They have a maroon, chiffon surplus bodysuit on sale right now for only $22 online that could give you this same look for less!! Also a good place to pick up costume jewlery!

My leather leggings are from Windsor! One of my favorite places to buy my clothes from basics to just great finds! Waiting on a shipment as you read ;) The leggings are only $19.90 and look great on. They don't appear cheap in person like some leggings and are very durable! A must have for your closet!!

Let me know if you have any questions and thanks for reading!!

USA! USA! USA!

 It's not secret that I'm proud to be an American, but in honor of the Olympics I pulled out my patriotic sweater to wear to work today!  It's lightweight and easy to pair with skinnies or shorts in the spring. 


To get this similar look-- click here on Forever21's website, there is an Americana sweater for only $25!!!


I'm also in love with this denim vest they have on their website for only $25! Perfect to pair with a jersey dress or maxi skirt!



The necklace I'm wearing is from bluetiquecheapchic.com and is on sale for only $10 right now!! Love it by itself and also easy to stack with other necklaces.  Click here to get this great buy!

Poncho & Combat Boots

I've had this poncho for about 4 years now and to be honest I can't even remember where I got it, but it's Steve Madden!  I love to just throw it on over my outfit as a coat or to finish off the outfit I'm wearing, like today. 

Urban Outfitters have two different ponchos that I'm absolutely obsessed with called Staring at Stars Road Trip Blanket Poncho for $129 online, just click here!  I wanted to show them here but I couldn't get the picture attached!


Add some colored skinnies and these combat boots by Guess to fight off any cold, winter weather!  You can find these for only $60 at DSW, click here! I just love the gold detail on these!

 

The weather outside is frightful, but my leggings are so delightful!

The weather outside is frightful, but my leggings are so delightful! I love all of my printed leggings and I pick them up just about anywhere, but a good place to search is Forever21 for a variety and great price!

Both of these are less than $12! I wore this outfit to work, so I went with a longer sweater dress from H&M! Easy, simple, and very warm look!

Fo Fur

A little fake fur or animal print never hurt anyone. I personally think its a must do and two easy patterns to add to a large amount of your wardrobe!  I threw it on over my plain burgundy sweater from H&M for warmth and style.

I got this vest from H&M roughly 3 years ago and it has a sweater base to it with just a strip of fur down the front.  However, they now have a full fur vest on sale for only $20 that I LOVE and thinking about picking up myself! Click here to find it on their page!  Very cute and a great length to add over any blouse, sweater, or dress!

Outfit of the Day

 Simple look today, mostly because I'm tired of dressing for the snow :) My scarf was a gift from a couple of Christmases ago, but such a fun piece that I can wear in the fall, winter, and spring because it can be paired with so many different colors! (especially coral in the spring!)  I was able to find one online that is just as cute and versatile for only $10!! The store is called Stone Country Boutique and can be found by clicking here!  My inexpensive and basic sweater can be found at H&M! I love the button detail on the sleeves!

I'm wearing one of my favorite camel colored boots with two layers of leggings.  These similar boots for less can be found at Journey's for only $40 by clicking here!

The gold watch I wear almost every day is from Guess and it's their "gold-tone feminine contemporary watch".  Most of my accessories are gold based, but I do switch it up from time to time. I have had this watch for almost 3 years and it still looks new and works very well!  Guess  has a great warranty with their watches, and one of the reasons I chose to go with their brand. Priced at only $135, it is definitely a long-lasting buy.



The bracelet that I'm wearing with my watch, is also a go-to for everyday wear, from Brighton Jewelry for only $52!  I usually wear the two together and then add any other bangles or bracelet  to match my outfit, like today I have on a beige bracelet with gold balls and the word love. Simple, but gives you some wrist bling ;) The bracelet can be found here and they also have it in silver!

The coat I'm wearing here is from H&M, it's a deeper teal color that I bought almost 3 years ago.  It's a wool blend, which makes it very warm, and the length is great because I am able to wear longer sweaters or dresses underneath. If you are looking for a teal peacoat, you can find one here at Delias.com for only $50!

Layers on Layers

Welp, the snow is back today and so are my layers! My sweater is a find from anthropologie.com several years ago and I love it because although it appears as if I'm wearing more than one sweater, I'm not, and it's soo warm! Anthropologie doesn't have this particular sweater anymore, but they have a really cute multi-color cardigan that would be a comparable look, click here! (shown in top corner) Underneath I'm wearing a basic tunic from H&M that you can find here for only $14.95! They call it a "Jersey Dress" because it can be worn by itself, but I scrunch it up and also use it as a shirt. 

My western-inspired boots are one of many. I kind of have an obsession with them :) These have a chunky heel and are suede material, which makes them a little bit warmer. I found a pair of boots with this same style at here!
Journey's for $80, click

Weekend Wear

We had a great Saturday up in the 60's, so I was able to wear one of my newer and light-weight sweater/tunics. The tunic is from ardenb.com and although it's difficult to tell in this picture, it's a light peach color. I got it on sale for only $17!! Arden B. may have some items that are a bit expensive, but they always have great sales (even marked down 65% or more)! A similar cowl-neck styled sweater they have on clearance right now for only $17 can be found here!!












My necklace is from bluetiquecheapchic.com.  This is a great boutique for affordable apparel and jewelry!  This necklace above is only $10 and an amazing color for winter or spring looks :) Click here to buy it.