Your Ugly Leather Pants?

 

Blouse: Thrifted, Pants: h&m, Boots: Madden Girl, Bag: Coach

Do you watch Real Housewives of Beverly Hills? If you do, then you know what Sutton said about Crystal's UGLY LEATHER PANTS!!! LOL. Crystal's were real leather and probably lord knows how much. Mine are FAUX and around $40ish. Sutton probably would still say they are ugly.

Ruffle Girl

Black leggings, again!

Outfit Details:

Top: Kohls

Leggings: H&M

Wedges: Target

Feather Print Girl

This black and white feather print skirt is one of my most favorite purchases. I got it last year in the summer time. I wore it with a loose black tank top and strappy black bralette. I love the cut and how it is a little bit shorter on the sides. It's really a summer skirt but I'm all about using summer skirts in the winter if the fabric is right. If it is too summery then no but this skirt works perfectly.  Of course, more black and white! When it works; it works! 

Outfit Details:

Cardigan: Kohl's

Skirt: h&m

Boots: Thrifted, Dolce Vita

Belt: NY&Co

Slushy Slush Girl

And enter in the slushy junk that is left behind by the big snow storm! YAY! It's always 3 or 4 days of making sure I wear shoes that can put up with nasty, white, salty, slush on them. I love this outfit except for the shoes! Since I don't need to hike though 10 inches of snow (like last Sunday), I chose not to wear my Sorels but still needed something waterproof and safe. I also wanted to show off these cute little black and white camp socks that I steal from my hubby pretty much every other day! That left this pair of brown hiking boots and my LL Bean Hunting boots, which are navy. I went with the hiking boots because I really wasn't feeling adding navy to this outfit. They serve their purpose well as hiking boots but I kinda wish they were black for this outfit. I know, I know, I should really only be caring whether or not they grip the ground well enough to keep me from slipping. That's why I'm not wearing any of my slick soled black boots. Buuuuttttt....it would look better with something like this: 

Another thing to go on my wishlist! 

Outfit Details:

Flannel: Woolrich (Christmas gift - thanks B!)

Ponte Leggings: H&M (in the store last season. These are nice and thick!)

Socks: Eddie Bauer

Boots: HiTec (similar)
Scarf: Old Navy (last season)

French Words Girl

Like my frawnch tee shirt? I didn't know what the heck it meant at the time I bought it but the colors, the length and the fabric was perfect so it came home with me. Now I know that it in English it translates to "Young and Beautiful" which is so silly! Ah well.

Outfit details:
Tee: H&M
Jeans: thrifted
Boots: Madden Girl

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Fall Date Night Girl... Plus a Halloween GIVEAWAY!

Fall is in the air...October is here...and it's time to start thinking about Halloween! The corn maze is open here in town and the haunted tours are up and running. It's time to get SCARED!!!

I love October because, well, Halloween! My wheels are turning all year long with Halloween costume ideas. In the past I've been. Wednesday Addams, a Ghostbuster, girl from the Robert Palmer video, Princess Peach, and a dead alley cat. Ahh...so fun being dead. 

What are you going to be for Halloween?

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Cargo Girl

I love these pants. They are lightweight enough to wear during the hotter months but transition well into the fall too. I decided on a gray + camel combo today!

Outfit details:

Tank: Hazel Twenty mobile fashion truck (Asheville)

Cargo Pants: H&M

Ankle Boots: Amazon

Simple Basics Girl

There's nothing fancy about this outfit. Just some great basics. An awesome cropped grey tee that I got for FREE, dark gray pants and classic black pointy heels. Having great basic pieces are the easiest way to start a wardrobe you can keep for years. I really want to work towards having a closet that is full of basics with a few special pieces. I'm making good progress!

Outfit details:

Top: free yard sale

Pants: h&m

Shoes: DSW

Under the Weather Girl

We just got back from a weekend camping trip in Memphis...more on that soon....and I was sick the whole time. But I didn't let it stop me! I just kept right on truckin. I am taking it easy today though. Trying to shed the last bit of this cold. These photos are back when I wasn't sporting a red, raw nose!

Outfit Details:

Sweatshirt: h&m

Trousers: h&m

Booties: Madden Girl

Spring Neutrals Girl

I am finally able to enjoy some of my lighter weight pants and shoes without socks this week! Wow! Spring is here! All of my flowering trees in the yard are in full bloom. I went to Lowe's over the weekend and got lots of lovely little blooming plants. It makes me so happy to see them when I drive up or look out my kitchen window. Ahhh...this is my time of year. 

I love this outfit that I pulled together from h&m recently. It's a really bad thing - or a really good thing - that I now have an h&m just a few miles from my house. Uh oh. 

Outfit details:

Top: h&m

Cargo pants: h&m

Wedges: Steve Madden (similar)

Final Four Girl

This outfit is a showcase of my allstars, my top scorers....my final four. One of my favorite sweaters, pants, boots and hat. If all you have in your closet is your all stars then you never have a bad outfit. 

Outfit details:

Sweater: H&M

Leggings: Kohl's (similar)

Boots: Steve Madden (similar)

Hat: Scala

Fall Trends {Joggers}

Boy am I a lover of these sweatpants disguised as style trouser type things called Joggers! I've featured them on here before but know I am seeing them everywhere even down to Old Navy. Which means they are super budget friendly. I am not seeing them in the thrift stores that much but the consignment shops are showcasing them. I did find one pair of mine for $7 at a local shop. 

So...comfy, stylish and affordable all at the same time? I cannot ask for more. I love how you can wear them with flats and they can come off as sporty chic. Heels, of course, are always a good companion for a slouchy pant because it can make the outfit look dressier in a flash. Wow. Wearing my pajamas out of the house. Thank you fashion gods. 

Cargo pants
catofashions.com

H&M activewear pants
$48 - hm.com

Jogger pants
rue21.com

Women's Clothes: Pants | Old Navy
oldnavy.gap.com

Women's Clothes: Pants | Old Navy
oldnavy.gap.com

Really Loving...Neutrals

Oh man oh man I am really ready for spring this year. But who isn't? The polar vortex will do that to you I guess. I was talking with a friend and she mentioned that last summer we had a lot of rain. We had a bitter winter and a soggy last summer. I think we are all ready for those windows in the house to be open with fragrant cross breezes. I love it when my hydrangea starts to bloom and I can bring those beautiful bright blue blooms inside. Ahhhh..... In the meantime, let's get ready for the trends that are hitting for this upcoming season: Neutrals! Off whites, pale palettes and soft colors. I love this. Let's shed the black harshness and welcome the breezy whites. I am a sucker for simple, polished outfits that seem effortless. Something new (and will continue) is that I have included some plus size options in the selections below as well!

1. A basic neutral dress is a blank canvas. It is clean, polished and chic.

One Stop Plus White dress
onestopplus.com

Forever 21 plus size dress
forever21.com

Mango White Dress
amazon.com

2. Let's face it. Basics, like blazers, never go out of style. This year choose a lighter shade.

Topshop tailored jacket
topshop.com

Tailored blazer
onestopplus.com

Print jacket
penningtons.com

3. Continue to look polished on your off days and weekends with casual relaxed neutrals.

Forever 21 clothing
forever21.com

Lace Riviera Shorts with 4 Inch Inseam | Loft
loft.com

Chino shorts
hm.com

4. A neutral shoe can work miracles! With a pale shoe, you look a little taller because there is no harsh stop at the bottom of your body like with a dark shoe.

Asos sandals
asos.com

Strap shoes
onestopplus.com

ballerina flat shoes

hm.com

5. Easing into the trend with neutral accessories is a simple and budget friendly trick.

shoulder bag
hm.com

fringe shawl
oldnavy.gap.com

Multi-Strand Cobra-Link Waterfall Necklace in Yellow Gold Tone 30" |...
onestopplus.com

Hang in there! Spring is coming! 

*Disclosure: I have been compensated by a third party for this post. All opinions and words are my own. My style boards were created by me with selections that fit my ideal purchases. I will not be compensated if you click on any of the links in this post.