A Brown Sweater With Pink Necklace

 thrifted:
pants?
sweater $3.49 A. Giannetti
flats $4
coat $6.50 Saks Fifth Avenue
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necklace $4.49 via Fred Meyer
bracelet & earrings = gifted

Cuffed Jeans and Loafers

thrifted:
jeans $4.19 Mossimo
pink/brown print tee $2.80 INC
brown cardigan $4 Reflex Jeans
purse $6.99 Style & Co.
dark brown loafers $2.50 Rockport
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pink/gold necklace $4.49 via Fred Meyer
 

Supersized Accessories

 I have had this dark chocolate brown lace skirt for absolutely ever. :)
I'm wearing it here in a different way than I ever have before.  I liked the idea of adding the super wide black belt and black tee...along with the turquoise earrings for a bit of color.  Since my earrings (and belt) were so large I skipped adding a necklace.
Slightly adjusting the styling an old favorite  is a great way to make it feel new again. 

Three Days Wearing One Color

Brown, brown, and more brown.

Two new items appear in the first outfit...the necklace (4.99 Charming Charlie) and the leggings (thrifted $?). 

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

New Fall Boots and Ruana

jeans $7.99 Charter Club
top $4
ruana $4 Croft & Barrow
ankle boots $6.99 Mossimo Supply Co.

A Jacket In Colors Of The Sea

This slightly semi sheer topper just had to come home with me.  I love this style and the beautiful colors.  It makes me feel like I'm swimming in a warm ocean in an island paradise.  It's hard to imagine paying only $2.09 for a garment that I enjoy so much.

I paired the new jacket with a dark brown tee and jeans that I've had for a while.  The new shoes are dark brown and beaded.  

jacket $2.09 Elisabeth
tee ?
dark brown jeans $7.99 Chico's
gold chain necklace $5.99 
shoes $4.19 ellemenno
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teal necklace/earring set $14.93 via ebay

Leopard and a Chunky Gold Chain

One of my favorite thrift finds is this Michael Kors silk leopard print blouse. It's just perfect for beginning the transition into fall. 
The chunky gold chain necklace is another of my favorite pieces.  It is substantial and makes a bit of a luxurious statement when paired with the silk blouse. 

blouse $9.58 Michael Kors
dark brown jeans $7.99 Chico's
chunky gold necklace $2.50
sandals $6.99 Anne Klein 

I Call It A Vest

This is probably really a sleeveless top because you can button it up, but I prefer it unbuttoned and worn as a vest.  

vest $2.79 Christopher Banks
white tee $2.10 White Stag
dark brown cropped pants $4.89 Chico's
leopard print bracelet $3 (new w/tags $30 Macy's)
purse $13 Nine West
sandals $3.50 St. John's Bay
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necklace $1.72 via ebay

Paper Umbrella Print Topper

Oooooh, I love my new semi-sheer topper with paper umbrella print!  This is a find that gives me that "thrifter's thrill!". haha  I only paid $2.39 for it!  Can you tell I'm excited? :)

 I'm wearing it with, another favorite, my dark brown Chico's jeans and a new pair of dark brown/cream sandals w/buckle.

My accessories (earrings, necklace and bangle) are all of a gold hammered metal style.

topper $2.39 Harari
sleeveless top $1.29 Dress Barn
dark brown jeans $7.99 Chico's
bangle $1.52
purse $4.90 Monet
sandals $6.40 Liz Claiborne
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3 tiered necklace $10.80 via Forever 21
cream/gold/rhinestone ring ?
earrings = 30 years old (yep, seriously)

My Summer Casual Style: Pink Floral Tee With Brown Jeans

brown jeans $7.99 Chico's
floral tee $2.80 INC
necklace $2.99
brown flip flops $3.99 Old Navy