all the classics

vest - jc penny (similar) // shirt - gap (similar) // jeans - gap // booties - steve madden via marshals (similar) // bag - relic via marshals // necklace - charming charlie 

I forced my sister to buy this vest; trying to convince her that faux fur is a closet staple.  She disagrees with me to this day on that point and gave me this vest to "rock" since she won't wear it.   I just love how this outfit came out; the stripes, the leopard the cuffed skinnies, booties and statement necklace.  Everything just ties together so well, if I do say so myself.  Yes, that is me tooting my own horn.  You have to do that sometimes, see.  It makes you feel good about yourself :) 

I had a great weekend and hope you all did too!  

my favorite puffer vest

shirt - old navy // vest - walmart // jeans - charlotte russe old (similar) // booties - steve madden via marshalls (similar)

Truly.  This vest was $10 at Walmart.  And just after I admired the J.Crew Factory version longingly sighing to myself about how much saving I'd have to do to afford said gorge vest.  I just happened to be waltzing through Wally-World (which I never do mind you, but friends on Instagram and their thrifty finds, man!)  and BAM (just like Emeril) there they were.  Rows of pink, navy, black, purple and teal puffy vests.  Oh my I said to myself, I must see if they have my size and honestly, I though when I picked up the tag it was sure to say $29.99 or something in that range.  I gasped at the $9.99 tag and immediately called my sisters to see if anyone else wanted one.   

This is one of many ways I've worn the vest.  If you follow along on Instagram (if you don't, you should... ) you know I wear this thing all.  the.  time.  

Ah! So I have some exciting news - I was invited to the LOFT Concept Store Grand Opening here in Rochester tomorrow night!  It's from 6-9 at the Greece Ridge Mall and if you're in the area you should stop by!!   I can't wait to cover the opening and share the experience with all of you! 

How's your week going? 

popped collar

shirt - gap via instagram shop (similar) / jacket - wet seal (similar) / jeans - old navy / booties - steve madden via marshalls (similar) / bag - relic via marshalls 

Woah! What a weekend!  Happy Monday peeps - back to reality today.  This weekend flew by but I definitely had some fun activities to do.  

Friday night was dance practice and pizza night with great company.  My bestie and dance teaching partner took my photos just before class began.  There are some really goofy ones - I guess that's what happens! 

Saturday was a dance competition; I'm so proud of all our kiddos they did a fantastic job as we continue to prepare for the Oireachtas (regionals) in November.  

 Sunday to add to the dancing weekend, held a quick practice for our champ girls.  Afterwards I headed out to my parents to start my laundry.  Hung out with my sisters and aunt, got a few things at the mall (unexpected sale at LOFT and I couldn't resist this amaze-balls blazer for fall!) and caught up on some TV.  

How was your weekend? 

February Purchases

from Target... 

Leopard Heels $8.50 

On clearance, literally only had size 6.5 left!! 

Black and White zip around Clutch $29.99

 from Marshall's...

Steve Madden Booties $19.00

from ON & Gap

 ON Striped Jersey Blazer $30.00

(Used 15% off coupon)

Gap Two Tone oversized Clutch $20.97

(Used 30% off coupon)

For a grand total of $108.46

Which is perfect since my car needed some repairs and if you remember I went about $75 over budget in January!  

Crazy for Cobalt

Now is the time when I want to purchase small pieces that give my tired winter wardrobe some pop and pizazz!  Adding a fresh color is just the way to do that.  Cobalt blue is a beautiful bold color that looks great on all skin tones and hair colors.  Wear it with white, black, pastels, you name it!  

These pieces are perfect little additions to your closet.  The clutch will carry you through fall along with the blazer.  Add that sweater now to a boring pair or skinnies or boyfriend jeans and later over a tank and shorts.  Be bold with Cobalt skinny jeans on a night out with your girlfriends, or maybe you wear your little black dress with the pop of a blue shoe...

Anyway you decide, this color will surely take your outfit from snoozy to snazzy!

GAP sweater / Madewell / Topshop / Wallis cobalt jeans / Steve Madden pointy-toe pumps / Zara colorful handbag