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October Style- Pink for Awareness
Posted on: October 4, 2018
- In: Boho Outfits | Burgundy | Fall Fashion Colors | florals | Gratitude | Mom On the Go | pink | prints
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As we all know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month,
so I had to include this as a prompt.
sweater- loft , /pants-lisa rinna ,/ shoes-earth, /purse-dooney &bourke
I was really faking Fall today as even This lightweight sweater was hot.
The sweater is a new clearance purchase from Loft and was called lavender,
but reads more pink to me…
I love these pull-on pants and they are a great weight for Fall-winter,
but their is one drawback to pull on pants.
You cannot faux tuck in a shirt, especially with the high waist.
If I wasn’t wearing the long necklace,
I would have added a belt to define my waist.
I love vests and this one is one I got wholesale in hopes of selling them ,
if I can ever get up the gumption to sell off my Amelia James inventory,
I never should have gotten into a clothing MLM 6 months after my sister passed on.
This shorter necklace is one my sister made.
I love wearing pieces that she handmade and kept for herself.
It makes me feel close to her and I usually speak to her as
put them on. I just wish she could answer back….
When This showed up in my email from Ann Taylor today,
It immediately made me think of the Pinterest Inspiration
skirt and I thought I would never have paired it with a light
blue sweater. Now I am definitely going to give that a shot!
After all, a light blue sweater is just as versatile as a chambray shirt,
if you think about it, lol
Gratitude
I am so grateful to my daughter and youngest son for pairing up to bake my oldest a Black Forest cake for his birthday, today.. yes my dear friends, I am the mother of a 32-year-old, yikes!
I am grateful for a nice time with three of my four children today and the fun conversation that we hadn’t had Black Forest Cake in years!
I am grateful for a nice chat on the phone with my son away at college and the comfort that he is coming home for a visit this weekend!
I am grateful that my workaholic husband, by coincidence, did not have an appointment til later and was able to at least wish our son a happy birthday in person, lol
October Style- Shirt Dress 2 Ways
Posted on: October 2, 2018
- In: Dresses and Skirts | fall | Fall Fashion Colors | florals | Gratitude | Mom On the Go | Neutrals
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I searched for a while for a shirt dress and was thinking
about an Old Navy Chambray version, but ultimately my heartstrings
kept pulling me back to this Isaac Mizrahi version.
The Old Navy version didn’t have a belt and did not have buttons
all the way down the dress, as a true shirt dress should.
After seeing this one, the chambray versions just couldn’t measure up!
This subtle floral print is better for my maximal style and
can stand alone without much help or need for accessories to
punch up the look. For this time, I removed the matching belt
it came with and opted for a black one,
but Navy, Green, Yellow, Burgundy, White, Cognac
Would also be good options for the future.
The beauty of a shirt dress is that it can also be worn as a Duster.
I love it here with the white, which is a perfect way for me to
fake Fall when we still have warm weather!
I look forward to styling it with tights and boots for winter
and keep imagining it with a black turtleneck and pants for a duster option.
I also love the roll-tab sleeves, for now, that can be worn as long sleeves for winter.
Come back for Tomorrow’s Look is Pinterest Inspiration and I chose a Boho one,
as what’s better than greeting Hump Day with a long boho skirt.
Gratitude
I am grateful that Fall is here and even if the weather isn’t cooperating,
that at least my son’s Bowling Season has started back up! It is such a supportive and fun community!
It was such fun to see my son bowl a
Clean Game which means no pins were left standing!
I am grateful that my son away at college called to say he is coming home for the weekend!
I am grateful that my children all get along and truly care deeply for each other.
I am grateful for a fun shopping day with my daughter where we got started on Christmas Shopping!
My Quintessential Style
Posted on: August 27, 2018
- In: Boho Outfits | Burgundy | florals | Mom On the Go | prints | shoes | Spring Outfits | Summer Outfits | Vest | Weight Loss
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I was so excited to get back to blogging and doing an Outfit Post that I
Laid out my Look last night , including the jewelry, lol
Check out this blog : https://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com/my-afternoon-at-charlottes-soft-surroundings-beauty-products/
This look is very much my style for a few reasons,
Color, Pattern, Cute Jeans and Wedges!
Of course, I had to add in a layered necklace
look to finish off my maximal style!
My shorter necklace is actually one my sister made,
she made jewelry to sell and wear herself as a hobby.
The Jeans are my favorite jean designer, Diane Gilman ( I may be addicted)
are a fun cropped flared version.
I haven’t tried them with booties yet, but
will in the future to extend their wear- ability .
The Babydoll Tunic, I picked up from Jane is a great style, fitted in the bust with
the empire waist and perfect flair to help camouflage the menopause tummy.
I will be posting soon about my weight loss method that has resulted in 11 lbs
and inches off in the past 5 weeks!
I now have several of these wedges that I picked up over last few years
at TJMaxx by different makers. I unfortunately have been stuck in
flats this Summer after twisting my ankle at a Cemetery in July,
when in Boston to say farewell to my husband’s Aunt Jane.
*Note I took photos too early when sun was bright, was excited to get back to outfit post!
As my past readers know I am really big on third completer pieces ,
and right now I am adoring these fun vests.
This one is one of the samples I have been trying out.
In fact I am looking into selling these.
I started an Amelia James clothing boutique business 6 months after my sister passed on,
big mistake and never got it fully off the ground. I have to sell my inventory and move on as I love the company and clothes , but not the mlm business culture .
The good news is
it taught me was that I want to sell 3rd Completer Pieces!
I created this September Calendar for a group of Style Sisters for
Facebook group that had not been very active to get us back to posting
pictures and to hep me get back to blogging.
I invite any of my readers to join in if they wish.
Please if you have not joined my
Versatile Style by Tracey Facebook Group
do so, and post pictures of your outfits!
Busy Week!
Posted on: January 25, 2018
- In: Boots | Creating a versatile wardrobe | florals | Gratitude | Green | Mom On the Go | Neutrals | Petite | skinny jeans | Weight Loss | Winter Looks
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Wednesday I went to my son’s homeschool bowling, popped home for a quick bowl of plain greek yogurt and peaches for lunch
before heading out to use my Movie Pass for the first time!
$9.95 a month and my first movie was $9.05.
I chose “Forever My Girl”, one of those movies I would love but DH would not, lol
It was a cute story and I adored all the fabulous music throughout.
I wore my Amelia James Olive Aleyska Sweater Again, Lol
It was so tough to see the pictures and my weight gain, but it is my reality
and good for motivation. I feel like so much of myself has been lost these past
14 months of mourning, but am starting to slowly find my way back to being me.
A busy day and weeks means multi-tasking and I did just that…
I was talking on speakerphone to my 22 year old who is in college in Richmond.
I have been wearing these Aerosoles boots a lot lately and am in complete awe of their comfort.
I bought them last season , but did not wear them much and was disappointed to not find them still available for sale….
I am thinking next season I may need to stalk another pair of comfortable wedge version…
Follow this week to join my page and join me for a night of fun!
I am in a bit of a pickle with starting this business to soon after my sister passed and am trying to get myself
out of it, I have joined a group to learn more about Social Media for businesses and am having a clearance of
winter items tomorrow at 7:30 pm EST to see if I can sell of the winter items and not be stuck with that inventory
while I work on building my following to have better success in Spring and Summer!
Join me and share with friends, to help me sell these and generate funds to keep going with new fresh inventory.
Gratitude
I am grateful for the time spent with my youngest and his bowling.
I am grateful for my dearest friend giving me such a glowing review and asking her friends to support my business.
I am grateful for all the online supportive women in business who all support each other.
I am grateful that when my husband came home late last night with a friend from out of town to spend the night,
that I slept right through , their apparent loud talking that my children heard….
A Good Start to the Week!
Posted on: January 22, 2018
- Monday’s can be difficult, especially when you are trying to get yourself out of a funk.
- A solid Determination is Key and that was how I began my day!
I had trouble falling asleep last night ( my sleep has been off for a week), but I managed to sleep until 10am, resulting in a good night’s rest!
Music is such a mood booster for me, so I began by turning on my sister’s Ipod, that girl had great taste in music!
I got some work things done, then got ready to go get my nails done.
I had been hibernating and fighting off sinus issues ( thank goodness I succeeded and it never got bad) ,
and had neglected my nails since before Christmas!
The other Key to my self-care of the day was that to get to the salon, I walked, hence my Sketchers for a shoe choice.
It was a beautiful day in the 60’s and a bit windy, hence my flat hair in this shot, lol.
I am wearing an Amelia James Aurora dress/ tunic, it actually goes to my knee like a dress.
I really love it and think it is such a versatile piece because it is a sleeveless dress that
can be worn layered, making it a full four- season piece.
I only have one more left in my stock, a size 2X if anyone is interested.
It comes in solid shades and I hope to order a few of those soon.
My sweater is also from my AJ line and I have it in sizes
XS, M, L, XL and 3X, comment if you’d like one.
They retail for $50 ,but I am selling them for $35 now.
Gratitude
I am grateful that my son’s financial aid came through before the government shut down allowing him a peaceful weekend.
I am grateful that I finally got my nails, done they were driving me nuts and I am sure my DH will be happy to stop hearing about it, lol
I am grateful for a decent amount of sleep as last week it suddenly went haywire!
I am grateful for my parents, as today a group I belong to posted how emotions were dealt with in family growing up and I was the only one
who commented in a positive way… You see my mother was so funny, she told us that when she said No, we could plead our case and sometimes she might
change her mind, but others she would remain firm, but would always explain her reason. She had telling us No in a compassionate way down to perfection!
I can’t imagine what losing my father at 13 would have been like if our emotions were something that was allowed!
I was truly blessed to feel seen heard and valued as a child!
So that begs the question my dear readers, how was your family regarding expressing emotions?
And, if you get in a funk, what do you do to help get yourself out of it?
My New Favorite Top!
Posted on: November 29, 2017
As a mother of three sons, I have always been careful about show cleavage in my tops.
I love a good v-neck and wear them often, but fell in love when Amelia James came out with their
Sedona Wrap Top. I actually have three now, that is how much I adore it.
Posting all the styles and sizes I have available at the bottom of this post
Three of any one style is my limit as I use to shop and get multiples like a crazy person when I liked them.
This pretty floral is one I have worn most often. I paired it with Leatherette
Leggings when I was in San Diego for the Amelia James REP retreat for a fun date night look.
I have also worn it with white jeans and a black skirt, I have yet to pair it with grey, but every intention as
another way to style this top. I am also wearing Amelia James Alyeska dolman sleeved cardigan.
My pants are new for the season, Crepe pull-on cargo pants by Lisa Rhinna
The Sedona wrap top has one snap at the top to keep it in place, cute balloon sleeves with bows at the wrist.
The bottom of the top is also elasticized, which allows it to blouse over perfectly. You can’t tell here, but I am showing a bit of cleavage, lol
A recent customer reported back that her husband adored this as a date night top,
but like that she could wear it with a cami and a skirt to see million dollar clients.
We had temps near 70 today, sunny and gorgeous!
I also bought Lisa Rhinna Cargo pants with the banded bottom for a jogger style and wore them all Summer!
Note to self, don’t put hands in your pockets, lol
To purchase simply email me @ KTStylists@gmail.com with size, style and color info and
I will email a PayPal invoice and ship it right out to you, Fingers crossed I get a website in January.
Sedona Tops run true to size :
XS 0-2, Small 2-4 Medium 6-8, Large 10-12 Xlarge 14-16 2X 18-20 3X 22-24
Retail for $50- $52 all on sale for $40
Last two Sedona Tops in this Pink Floral color sizes Large or Xlarge.
Retail $50 sale price $40
This was so popular when it launched that I only got two!
Size Small and Large, again $40 on sale
This green print would make a very subtle nod to the holiday season, but
still perfect for wearing for 3 seasons, easily,
Available in Size Small, Medium, Large and XLarge
Sale price $40
This Olive version has a ribbed texture.
Available in size XS, S, M, L, XL $40
This version is 3/4 sleeve and has a bigger bow detail. $40
Purple: Size 4X
Marigold: Size 2X
- Olive:3x
- please indicate 3/4 sleeve as not to confuse with other olive versions.
A Fabulous one in great Fall/Winter shades
Sizes S, M, L, Xl, 2X and 3X
$ 40
The Alyeska Dolman Sleeve Cardigan. You can downsize in this one as it runs big.
I am typically a medium and can wear a Small or X-Small
Available in Sizes S, M, L, XL Retail $50 sale $40 Super Soft!
Grey $40
Sizes S, M, L(2)
XL(3) , 2X , 3X
Blush marbled with grey $40
XS, M(2) , L, XL , 3X
Fundraiser for Hurricane Harvey
Posted on: September 4, 2017
- In: exercise | florals | Mom On the Go | Neutrals | Weight Loss
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As with most of the U.S.A. , I am deeply affected by the images of the devastation in Texas and would like to do something to help.
I am in a unique position of having a ton of inventory for my Amelia James business and due to a Summer Cold and subsequent sinus infection,
I have been out of commission and need to move this inventory. In addition to that my sister’s 17yr old kitty was needing special medical care this last month and has sadly passed on no doubt with my sister.
I could try to sell the inventory to the other reps in my company and just make back my cost, but
I would prefer to use it as a fundraiser and send the profits to aid those in Texas. I have done some research and would like to donate to Habitat for Humanity
specifically to help rebuild the hurricane devastation. As I sit here typing this, my hometown is waiting to see what the next storm Irma is going to do
and have looked into our own evacuation plans should need be. This reality makes the Harvey situation even more personal.
I am sporting a staple in the Amelia James clothing line, a Memphis Ruffle.
This one is a tank top, but the top comes in short sleeves and even long sleeves
with both prints and solids. Not much in my stock of these now but solid long sleeve ones
coming soon.
A side view to show the slight high low hem.
Tomorrow night ,Tuesday September 5th at 8:00 pm I am going to do a Live Video Sale on my
Amelia James by K&T Stylists Facebook Page
to benefit Texas. I would love it if my dear readers could join me!
In addition I have an Album Posted on the Facebook Page under photos where you can claim
something and I will send Paypal Invoice via email and there is also a video of dresses posted there that if you
use the item # and claim” Sold” or mine I can again invoice you.
Dear Readers, I am back in exercise mode and doing Weight Watchers too.
I am on Day of 8 of this and have been alternating between my Pilates machine with resistance bands
and Yoga every other day. I am adding in walking starting tonight. If that isn’t enough, I am trying
intermittent fasting where you fast for 16 hours by fitting all meals into an 8 hour window.
The time between 12-16 hours is suppose to be the time when your body kicks into fat burning mode.
So far, it’s been fairly easy and I will keep you posted on results.
For the Love of Dresses
Posted on: August 10, 2017
- In: Dresses and Skirts | florals | Gratitude | Mom On the Go | Navy | Pattern Mixing | Petite | prints | Summer Outfits
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If you are a regular follower of my blog you know my feminine nature and adoration of
dresses for every day wear, not that special occasion dresses aren’t fun too!
Therefore it should come as no surprise that in my Amelia James business venture,
that I would stock dresses. This one is our Chelan dress and a top seller at $54.
I prefer it belted to bring it just above my knee and create a fun swing skirt.
I loved styling the floral with a fun striped bag. I have this dress in a few colors
in sizes small to 3x and will be doing a live Facebook sale tonight at 7:30 pm on all dresses for $10 off.
You can find my page HERE and watch it Live or in Replay through the weekend.
Going Live is a bit nerve wracking and I am so nervous leading up to it,
but once I get started, I am usually fine.
I am so blessed to have the support of my children and two of my sons will be
behind the scenes keeping me straight.
Gratitude
I am so grateful for the loving and full support of my family.
I am grateful my husband just called me to wish me luck going live on my own with no business partner.
I am grateful for a fabulous sunny day!
I am grateful for this new business venture to distract me from this darn mourning my sister process.
I am grateful that my husband is also starting a business venture and got word today , that it is a GO!
Getting Back on Track
Posted on: August 1, 2017
- In: florals | Mom On the Go | pink | Summer Outfits | Weight Loss
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I recently had a break-through that I have not at all been being myself ,
or being in Self Care, instead I got caught up in some one else’s angst
and did not attend my Weight Watchers meetings for a month.
This is all on me , no one else ,and so out of character that I am shocked as I always worked
this program with great success , but this time I didn’t track food, didn’t focus on drinking water,
yet did semi keep up exercising!
I have 25 lbs to lose!
I went back to my meeting this morning and thoroughly enjoyed my morning walk there and the conversations I opened up to,
as before I was going with someone and mostly talking to just her, which was unusual for me too…
I had great conversations with the women around me and we had a Leader come to
speak about the new Focus program where it is truly about being mindful and they did a few exercises-
one with deep breathing and one asking us to state our name
and to describe our current state in One Word.
I said, “Determined” because I am going to refocus on this weight loss despite
my current situation of emptying out my sister’s condo tomorrow,
going solo in my business and really starting this Amelia James clothing boutique business up!
The Focus program is for members and non members and is $25 per session or you could get 3 sessions for $50.
Each month is a new theme and I was just praying this week
for a group of like minded, conscious women and this sounds like the answer!
The Good News is that I lost 2.6 lbs in the month I skipped meetings!
If you are a regular of my blog you know I am not much of a shirt tucker,
but do like the half tuck I wore it to my meeting with in the top picture, but
I had to play with knotting it too, lol
This top is one I sell from my Amelia James line , unfortunately I have no link to share
as my Facebook Group that linked to my Shop Button has completely disappeared.
I have not heard back from Facebook as to what happened and may just have to start from scratch!
I will get through clearing out my sister’s condo tomorrow and then work to start a new page!
I love this shirt and instantly knew I would pair it with my blush pink shorts from
Old Navy and my white slip-ons by Sperry were the perfect walking shoe.
Gratitude
I am grateful for sunshine and a non-humid day perfect for walking.
I am grateful for life experiences and the comfort of my personal growth.
I am grateful for the love and support of family and friends
I am grateful for weekend phone calls from my son at Marine Officer Training School and his upbeat positive nature.
I am grateful for the support of my children and husband in the process of emptying out my sister’s condo tomorrow!
Another Crazy Temperature Swing
Posted on: October 31, 2016
Sunday was 83 degrees , today 62!
My sinuses are so not happy with these extreme daily changes.
This might be the craziest October I can remember.
I am struggling with this Marla Wynne sweater I bought on clearance
. I actually think I should have styled it and played around with it when bought it.
Unfortunately, I tucked it away awaiting for Fall to arrive.
It’s more volume than I like and in the other pictures I don’t think it’s flattering me at all.
Since the window of when I can return it has passed, it won’t go to waste as it will
be great lounge wear for around the house.
My top is Kate & Mallory found Here , on clearance in other patterns as well.
While I may not be pleased with the volume of my topper, I am loving that
after having them on wish list for 3 years that I finally found a lighter tan ankle boot.
These Vionic boots are very comfortable and will be getting a lot of wear this season.
In this look it’s great for helping to extend the leg line with the tone matching my pants.
There is a great video demonstrating the orthotics of these shoes and why I am so in love with these!
My choker and lariat necklace are getting paired together a lot and with
maximalism on trend now I feel totally inspired to add in a pin
that was my mother’s and one I usually add to a chain to wear as a necklace.
It’s such a fun zany shape and I adore it !
I am loving just letting my hair dry and spritzing it with some texturizing spray.
Gratitude
I am grateful that despite these crazy swings in temperature that I remain headache free after last weeks bout of migraine cluster headaches for 5 days.
I am grateful for the last minute fun of my kids carving pumpkin’s together this afternoon.
I am grateful that we had enough trick or treaters that my two handing out candy felt like they had a good time (one year we had only 3 kids )
I am grateful that my husband had a successful day at work
I am grateful for the fun group text we do as a family, exchanging photos of the pets antics, food they make or any other fun way of staying connected when we are all not together.
Daughter 25 and my youngest dressed up to hand out candy.
My daughter is into cosplay and she wore this last year for Halloween in Salem, MA
as she was at Boston College and had a fun day getting her picture taken quite a bit.
He was having fun doing poses, he’s just missing his light saber.
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