A Little Neck Scarf

thrifted:
silk jacket $4.99 Talbots
dark denim jeans $8.59 Calvin Klein
navy sleeveless top $1.50
bracelet $3.82
purse $4.90 Monet
shoes $7.48 Etienne Aigner
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scarf $1.50 via ebay
 

Neutral OOTD

thrifted:
white jeans $6.39 Miracle Body
sleeveless white top $?
tan top $4 j.jill
necklace $3.82
gold bangle .76 cents
purse $4.19
mules $7.48 Etienne Aigner
 

A Mini Break While Moving...And Our New Healthy Eating Plan

Well, that was quite a job.  We moved a week or so ago and are still getting settled into our new place.  I've just now been able to upload some photos.  More still to come from our old place that I'll upload at a later date, but I wanted to get a post up in our new place first.  Kind of the same set up, except now I get to take my photos in the second bedroom which I use as my dressing area so it's a bit more convenient.

We've still got some new furniture items to put together...2 big storage cupboards and a dresser...and pictures and jewelry racks to hang, etc., but we hope to get those projects completed in the upcoming week.

We sure do love it here.  We have a workout room in the apartment complex which will be nice and we plan on beginning to use it soon as part of our healthier lifestyle.  Since July 1 John has lost 42 lbs and I've lost 21 lbs.  He reached (and actually surpassed) his goal.  I reached my original goal and will be working to see if I can get to the next.  We basically have pretty closely followed the South Beach diet.  I happened on the book in the library in June.  It was for sale for $2.  It has really changed our lives.  It has been a plan that has been fairly easy for us to live with and stick to and we plan on continuing with it long term.

We have also made other changes after watching a news segment on the dangers of nitrates, red meat, pork, lunch meats, etc.  We are attempting to cut out most of those items, except on rare occasions when we might go out and enjoy a steak for example.  We have switched to mainly ground turkey, whole turkey, chicken, fish, and shrimp for our meat sources.

Getting more exercise will be our next goal.

 Hope you all are doing well! :)

pants $3.49 Old Navy
cardigan $12.16
scarf .69 cents
gold earrings $2.09
bracelet $2.58
purse $6.99 Style & Co.
shoes $12.46 Etienne Aigner

OOTD: Spring Jacket With New Scarf

 

jacket $8.50 Kristen

pants $4.20 Jigsaw

top $3.50 Charter Club

scarf $2.99

green bangle $3.20

earrings .99 cents

necklace $1.50

purse $4.90 Monet

sandals $5.60 Etienne Aigner 

OOTD: Dusty and Muted Spring Pastels

The pretty gold rose bracelet and earrings my daughter had given me for Christmas was a perfect accompaniment for this floral scarf.

 A new peachy pink jacket just right for spring.

dark denim jeans $3 Gloria Vanderbilt
tee $3.40 Dress Barn
cardigan $3 JM Collection
scarf $1.70
purse $4.90 Monet
jacket $8.50 Kristen Blake
shoes $7.48 Etienne Aigner
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earrings/bracelet = gifted

Adding Spring Colors To My Life

It's exciting to be wearing brighter spring colors.  I've added several pieces to my wardrobe in shades of peachy melon, mint, and aquamarine.  I've also purchased a new pair of backless wedged sandals with thin stripes of red, yellow, orange, lime and blue.  It's time for a fresh spring pedicure! :)

Cardigan $4 Lane Bryant
Top $3 Liz Claiborne
Jeans $3 Gloria Vanderbilt
Scarf $3.20
Purse $4.90 Monet
Earrings .53 cents
Shoes $7.48 Etienne Aigner

Olive Print Scarf With Nudes

The scarf is my favorite part of this outfit.  I do not like these pants, but I wear them since my options are limited at the moment.  I think I tend to prefer a more casual style pant...and ones of a different fabric than these.  

Gray Pants $4.90 Briggs New York
Cardigan $6.52 Career Essentials
Scarf $1.79
Bangle .76 cents
Nude Purse $4.90 Monet
Nude Shoes $7.48 Etienne Aigner

Matching Leopard Prints

The Michael Kors 100% silk blouse is nice, but it's the shoes that stole my heart.  My favorite style shoe...and so pretty.

I found both of these leopard pieces at random in one shopping trip to Value Village.  I saw the blouse first, put it in the cart, but was unsure whether or not to get it.  When I walked over to look at the shoes I found these beauties.  What a lovely match!  After seeing these together I knew I was definitely buying both pieces. 

The backless low heel is dark brown with a leopard belt and gold buckle.

Black Ankle Pants $9.97 Atelier Luxe
Silk Leopard Blouse w/Tie at Collar $9.58 Michael Kors
Sleeveless Cardigan $1.95 J.J. Basics
Gold Engraved Earrings $2.62
Bangle Set $1.50
Purse $13 Nine West
Shoes $12.46 Etienne Aigner
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Necklace $3.26 ebay

Taupe With Black

Black Pants $9.97 Atelier Luxe
Animal Print Short Sleeved Sweater $1.88 Liz Claiborne (similar $76.29 via Saks 5th Avenue)
Cardigan $6.52 Career Essentials
Purse $8 Fossil
Shoes $7.48 Etienne Aigner (similar $87.99 Macy's)
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Necklace $2.82 via ebay (similar $75 House of Harlow 1960 via Nordstrom)

Fall Floral

Ankle Pants $4 Talbots
Jacket/Top w/Tie and Pockets $5.60 Clio
Floral Scarf $1.29
Purse $10.52 Harve Benard
Sandals $5.60 Etienne Aigner
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Bracelet $8.80 Forever 21

Brush Strokes in Charcoal and Putty

I liked the neutral colored paintbrush pattern on this top and also the slinky feel of the fabric. 

Beige Jeans $3.99 Style & Co.
Top $4.20 JM Collection
Sleeveless Black Cardigan $2
Necklace
Bracelets
Purse $8 Fossil

Sandals

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Below is another outfit I've worn recently.  Although I got compliments on it...I just didn't feel so great wearing it.  I am not satisfied wearing many shades of purple.  I like this cardigan best as I've worn it before here...with a tan colored top underneath.

Ankle Pants $4 Talbots
Purple Tank Top
Cardigan $5 Christopher Banks
Necklace & Earrings
Purse $8 Nine West
Sandals $5.60 Etienne Aigner

Mustard Striped Tee With Teal and Beige

This goes into my "outfit favorites" category.  The jeans are fairly new and I like their fit.  I have at least a couple of pairs of this brand of pants/jeans and they seem to work well with my curvy figure.  They hug in the right places and are not too baggy in the legs.  The long sleeved tee is really soft and a thinner fabric.  I also like this combination of colors that came together with the scarf.  I generally don't like this minty teal color for my nails, but I decided to go with it to match the outfit.

 I was so happy with how my hair turned out and was thinking I was having a good hair day...but I guess no one else thought so. haha  When I asked...hubby says he prefers it "other ways" and no one at the office made any comment about it.  What do you think?  Do you like it straightened better?  
I will probably wear it both ways, but I do still like it this way...even if I'm the only one. :P

Joining in with Patti and all the lovely ladies at Not Dead Yet Style for Visible Monday.

Thrifted Items:  (Value Village and/or Goodwill)

Beige Jeans $3.99 Style & Co.

Striped Tee $3.50 Merona

Scarf $2.99

Purse $8 Nine West

Sandals $5.60 Etienne Aigner