Archive for the ‘fall’ Category
Today’s Prompt is Pinterest Inspiration
and I was in a boho mood.
I just wanted a long Flowy light skirt that swishes I walk, lol
This is My Pinterest Inspiration, with Staples like a white tee, and jean jacket
this was easy to put together and I have to say I probably would not
have thought to wear a white tee with my skirt. That is why
using Pinterest Inspiration photos can be so helpful.
A gorgeous breezy day, so perfect for the vibe I was hoping
to channel for the day. I went to a movie and walking at the mall,
my white Sperry Slip-on Sneakers were a perfect way to finish
the outfit and bookend the white top.
I should have gotten a close up of my jewelry while I was wearing it.
but we will have to settle to this version, lol
Gratitude
I am grateful for a fun day with my friend going to a movie and mall shopping.
I am grateful that I found the Forest Green Jeans my daughter had on her Xmas list.
I am grateful for a short walk to the grocery store on this beautiful breezy day!
I am grateful for sunshine and how it lifts my spirit.
I am grateful to my daughter for granting her brother’s wish by backing him a Black Forest Cake for his Birthday today.
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
- 2 Comments
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!
Back to Blogging – Fall Haul
Posted on: August 27, 2018
After allowing myself 20 months of mourning, the loss of my sister,
I am finally ready to get back to my Passion for Fashion and consistent blogging.
I put together a calendar for September Outfit Inspiration prompts for a group of my Style Sister’s
, so thought I would share it with my readers in case anyone wants to join me.
I will post it next week and post inspiration looks to give you ideas the day before each one.
If you haven’t joined my Facebook Group, please do so now , to post pictures of your looks and see others too.
I will also be fitting in some weight loss journey posts as menopause weight gain and then emotional eating took their toll.
Now for my Fall Haul in Preparation for my return to blogging.
I began this in Spring, lol .
If you know me at all you have heard me talk about my love for the balance of ying/yang
and with outfits that includes edgy mixed with feminine touches.
Usually that means mixes pieces, but nothing is better than finding that balance in one piece!
I bought the blue one first as it was a daily special and on my list of colors I wanted to add for the season.
I went back and added the black in a slightly different style , but the same designer
because it truly was more edgy! Can’t wait to style these!
The absolute best thing about having all the basics
means you can add some wild cards and fun colors.
Ever since I saw the Nina Proudman character with green suede boots,
I wanted a pair! They are really a neutral that will go with a lot.
I love a bit of western flair, with no desire for actual cowboy boots,
so what better find to soothe that itch than these fun mules in a wonderful hue for Fall.
Red is going to be huge for the season in everything from monochromatic head to toe looks,
as well as mixing with light pink, hot pink and orange.
Polka dots are also going strong on trend.
Don’t forget a scarf or other accessories to add in a trend and bump up your wardrobe for the season.
I dislike button up blouses, but love pullover ones.
They are so great faux tucked into a skirt, pants or jeans
or layered under a jacket,vest or cardigan.
The new trend of layering up
has tickled my imagination
and I picture trying this with a navy turtleneck underneath.
I adore the femininity of a peplum top,
but currently only have short sleeve versions.
This fun orange and pink shades will be fabulous for the season.
This brand runs big, so I ordered a size small.
A new Cardi is always a great addition and this one caught my attention.
Thinking my new mules will work nicely with this. I also like the length to wear with dresses too.
Football Season for my favorite team begins the day after my birthday,
so I call this my early birthday gift. It is super soft and fabulous!
All football tops seem to run small and I got this in large.
Dear Readers,
Thanks for Stopping By! I look forward to reconnecting!
Have you been shopping for Fall yet?
What have you found or, what is on Your Wish List?
Comments are welcomed and greatly appreciated!
Motivation!
Posted on: November 27, 2017
I have been wanting to get back into blogging, after mourning the loss of my sister for a year.
This truly has been the hardest year of my life as I struggle with the loss and the feeling of not understanding why this had to happen to
a beautiful woman who was not sick and in fact, was a healthy eater and exerciser.
I do not want to dwell on my pain and want to get back to
blogging, fashion and the joy it has brought to my life.
I have been wanting to get back to blogging for a while, but the motivation to be consistent has just escaped me.
Today, I saw an article on Pinterest of 100 Outfits and thought, what better way to challenge myself
than to use outfits as inspiration and how fun would it be for me to incorporate some of my business pieces of
Amelia James clothing into the mix. I began this company to honor my sister and her wish for me to have financial independence.
I began it too soon in the mourning process and have not done a good job of it, yet!
So Let’s take a look at some outfits I would like to recreate
If you know me at all, this one is right up my alley, with the perfect
Ying/Yang combo of feminine and edgy.
What a comfy outfit of neutrals that highlights the fun sporty trend.
This would be a perfect outfit to take my son to the bowling alley.
Blush and Denim with a white top, super easy combo.
I may have to do this one a few ways because the one piece
I invested in was a blush embroidered leather jacket.
I love a sweater dress with a plaid scarf!
Plaid is such a fun pattern for Fall.
I never would have thought to pair a red top with black pants
and tan accents. I do think to get this right, the scarf definitely needs
- to add the element of texture to fit my maximal style.
This is a nice mix of casual and dressy another way I am drawn to the ying/yang
balance to meet my various sides.
I love the mix of neutrals here paired with the patterned shoes.
I would definitely add a long necklace to this , but wearing white jeans
in Fall & Winter is so me…
One of my favorite things about Fall/Winter is breaking out the
boots and the ponchos, so, of course, I was drawn to this look, lol
I never did get to explore my love of the character
Nina Proudman’s boho looks.
I love burgundy and leopard, so this was an
obvious choice.
Dear Readers, I am so happy to report that while writing this post,
I left and went and put together two looks
that are not at all inspirations for these pictures, but ones
with newer pieces in my closet, lol
While I am sitting here still in my pj’s that I wore all day, tomorrow I will
definitely, get dressed and take photos!
Feeling Patriotic
Posted on: November 10, 2016
- In: fall | Gratitude | Mom On the Go | Outfits with scarfs | skinny jeans
- 4 Comments
We all have experienced disappointment when our favorite
Candidate lost , but this reaction is beyond reasonable.
It was sad to see friends attacking each other on Facebook and threatening to
unfriend any supporters of Trump or 3rd party candidates.
I think it’s hit a new low when Grubhub puts out a company email
calling for the resignation of those who support Ttump or Macy’s cancelling of Trumps clothing line.
I am not going to get political here,but going to just stand strong in my faith in our Democracy.
I decided to wear my flag scarf today , as I pray for those disappointed in the
election results to find peace within themselves as it is something we all can relate to
and have experience with (unless like my son who experienced the craziest of first elections )
I learned a new way to wear a infinity scarf from my private style group.
Normally, just put it twice around my neck and fluff it….
Today I hung it over my neck then twisted it twice before putting it
back over my head the second time.
I kept my boot color the same as my pants here to extend the leg line ,
which is important as a petite with the length of the sweater.
The hi-low front is a help in creating good proportions as well.
I have this sweater from last year in two colors and so does my daughter.
The good news is that it is back for the season and available HERE
Dear Readers please don’t leave comments getting into a political debate or
venting your frustrations, there are plenty of places to do that and my blog is not one of them.
I’ll leave you with one last thought I saw on Facebook yesterday :
” We should all wish President-elect Trump well , as he’s like a pilot of a plane
we are all on together. ”
P. S. Let me know if my directions on how I styled the scarf or if you
would do better if I made a video for you?
Gratitude
I am grateful for my friends and the wonderful support they offer in so many aspects of life.
I am grateful that I took a nap yesterday and didn’t get caught up in any toxic discussions on Facebook.
I am grateful that I did express compassion and a solution for more peaceful thoughts to someone.
I am grateful for this country and the wisdom of our forefathers who designed our government.
I am grateful for the conversations that this election process has brought out with my adult and teen children.
I am grateful that the stock market is doing well with the election results.
My Rachel Zoe Silhouette
Posted on: November 7, 2016
- In: Boho Outfits | fall | Gratitude | Mom On the Go | Petite | Trends
- 12 Comments
Wearing a Poncho with Flared or Boot-cut Jeans is one
of Rachel Zoe’s classic silhouettes and I adore her style!
She definitely rocks a boho chic look better than anyone else!
So , of course I had to add my floppy hat to my outfit, lol!
I am not all about the darks and appreciate the creme turtleneck
and lighter wash jeans to create a look more my style.
I do however see a dark wash jean and navy turtleneck as another option at some point.
I love the added special touch of my turtleneck sweater by Spense , which I found in three colors
last year at Bj’s. After a quick search on the net , I discovered this brand at Belk , which you can
find here in four colors and two striped versions here.
I scored this wonderful steel necklace from a style sister private group,
which always makes me think I should check out my local boutiques as
that is where she found it.
My poncho is one of my Summer purchases that I love to find online from
the previous season, so I get deals on clearance.
QVC, HSN and EVINE are my favorite places to scour off season clearance items,.
This one is by OSO casuals and only left in size 1x/2x ,
but comes in other colors with more sizes available, found HERE.
Sadly, my Indigo thread from Evine jeans were
a clearance purchase as well and sold out.
Rachel Zoe has a line on QVC and here is her floppy hat if your are interested.
Dear Readers, as we go into voting and ending this election fiasco, I just want to take a moment
and pray for the future of our country and the reparation of all friends and family relationships,
which have been strained due to this most polarizing and insane election in my lifetime.
Gratitude
I am grateful that my husband and I are on the same page on this election.
I am grateful that after a Sunday of a migraine , that so far this morning I am pain free.
I am grateful for Hallmark Channel Christmas movies that are a delight and a calm in the storm of life.
I am grateful that when testing my blood sugar levels this past week that I can relax , as I gestational diabetes with 3 of my pregnancies and check myself every year or two. This menopausal weight gain had me worried….
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.
Versatility of a Patterned Dress
Posted on: October 17, 2016
When I saw this dress from Glamour Farms on Grace and Beauty,
I fell absolutely in love.
It sold out and thanks to a Style Sister who messaged me that it was
back in stock, I was able to finally order it.
As a petite it is longer on me and I bought a large because of my 39″ bust.
There was ample room in the bust and dress, but the arms would be an issue, but are fine for me.
Best of all , this baby has pockets!
One thing I think you should look for in a patterned dress , is for colors that work with toppers you
already have in your wardrobe, which is why I was so drawn to this particular print.
My first thought before it even arrived was to pair it with a burgundy sweater to
bring out the browns and pinks in the print.
Since I’ve added this Burgundy Utility jacket from Jane. com,
I opted for this instead of a sweater.
I didn’t get a picture of it, but I also have a pink utility jacket that works well too.
Keep in mind that any burgundy or pink topper would work.
If interested , check Jane often as they get these utility jackets on a regular basis
The next obvious piece for this print was my beloved mint moto jacket.
Unfortunately I bought this last year, so it is sold out.
I thought this was going to be my favorite topper for this dress.
It is definitely one of my favorites, but the more I played around with toppers,
a new favorite emerged, which I am saving for last.
Creme is another color that works well this and I think I might even
go very matchy -matchy and add my creme boots with it .
This tobacco color jacket also works well ,
this look is among my favorites as it is more subdued contrast
This is a new jacket I bought for more neutrals in my style from Just Fab. .
Next up I went for a chocolate brown cardigan,
I love long cardigans with dresses in Fall/Winter.
I bought this sweater last year, but here is what colors currently available.
Although the background on the dress is brown,
I tried it with this black duster length cardigan and was
pleasantly surprised how much I liked it.
To go with a complete surprise,
I tried it this fun fringe boho sweater.
The color may look grey, but it really a chambray blue shade.
The blue seemed to make the mint less green and more blue.
One trend that is big for this season is more maximal
looks than ever before with lots of pattern mixing.
I loved the way this vest demonstrates that trend.
This is my final option for toppers and my favorite look.
The orange Marla Wynne sweater is sold out.
Her line is a new love of mine and I own 2 pants from that line in addition to
this very thick, warm and beautiful kimono sweater.
Dear Readers, This was a very fun adventure, I actually tried the dress on as soon as it
arrived and explored all these options by trying them on. The dress is a swing dress and
a few options I tried didn’t work, the specific one that comes to mind was a peplum jacket.
Do you have a favorite out of these options? Would love to hear from you, so please comment!
The principal of buying printed items that work with pieces in your closet can work with tops as well.
Of course this doesn’t have to require a purchase of something new, how about finding something print in your own closet and see what you have to pair with it, warning you may find yourself wanting to add something else to your closet, lol
Gratitude
I am grateful to my style sister for noticing my comment on Grace & Beauty , and making sure I knew it was back in stock.
I am grateful for the fun memory this venture stirred up in me, as my mother was very good at picking one color out of a print and making outfits. In fact at her funeral one mom she had babysat for mentioned just that to me, as she was always so impressed to come home and find what outfit my mother had put together for her son.
I am grateful that I am back on a weight loss journey and have lost 6lbs in three days.
I am grateful for spending time with friends this week as I had lunch with two friends and coffee with another.
- In: animal Print | Black & White | fall | Gratitude | shoes
- 5 Comments
Well, this look is close to a formula of my last outfit…
Striped top and open kimono…
But all striped tops are not created equal….
These stripes are gold sparkly thread.
My sincerest apologies as the lighting is not the best to show the glittery gold stripes.
Today I went out to lunch with two very dear friends and before we knew it was almost 5;30,
so pictures were taken at dusk
I retook this inside in hopes of showing the gold stripes.
I am again wearing two necklaces, my Honora pearl choker is currently
on clearance for just $39,99
I purchased this sweater back in September on clearance from
Loft for just $18, like I said before, you have
to love when Loft or Ann Taylor does extra off clearance prices,
this one was at 60% of the clearance price.
This is my first time wearing what I consider my score of the Season!
I had fallen in love with these Same Edelman Okala ankle pump ,
as they’ve been all over blogs and my style forum sites.
They were over $100 when they first came on the scene and out of my reach
for pumps since I am a stay at home mother who doesn’t have occasions to wear them often.
I stalked them all over the internet and when they went on clearance at HSN for $$49.99
I was delighted because they actually had my size 7.5.
Amazon has them HERE in limited sizes.
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As much as I LOVE color, I also adore black and white outfits.
In fact I say in my head every time I put outfits of black and white together,
“Black and White is always Right!”
I simply can’t help but notice these shoes in this photo and am over the moon that I finally own them.
My Dear Readers, Have you ever stalked something and been delighted to have it go down into your price range?
If so, share in the comments what it was and if you still feel the same after owning it awhile or
perhaps if you have you own ” Score of the Season” What would it be???
Gratitude
I am grateful for a wonderful lunch with two dear friends and plans to start a monthly lunch with any friends who can make it.
I am also grateful to have made plans to go see a play next month, as I love the theater and our city’s one at the beach is such fun.
I am grateful that DH’s last words before he went out this morning was to shout , ” Have a great lunch! ”
I am grateful that we are scheduling a cruise for next year back to Bermuda and that more women are joining us for the adventure.
Where is Fall?
Posted on: October 13, 2016
- In: Boho Outfits | Boots | fall | Fall Fashion Colors | Gratitude | Purple | skinny jeans | Thrift store finds
- 9 Comments
We got hit by Hurricane Matthew and had lots of flooding,
trees down, electricity out , vehicles damaged, etc
in our city, but lucky for us we just went without electricity for 28 hours.
Matthew brought with him a tease of Fall temps the day or two afterwards
For Some Inspiration from Other Bloggers for Fall Looks, Go Peruse the Link up at
and I managed to wear a new for the season fringe sweater( on clearance now)
and boho jeans(sold out), ,
but these are the best photos I managed as I was taking them at the wrong time of day.
I found this rhinestone letter T at Hobby Lobby recently and it’s actually a pin, I just put on a chain.
Today, I am left faking Fall, as we are experiencing a sunny 75 degrees.
A long sleeve striped sweater and a poncho worked perfectly for pretending.
These are all items from previous seasons that are now workhorses, vetted
and much loved. In fact that Old Navy poncho was a thrifted find.
The striped sweater was an end of season clearance from Ann Taylor,
one place I only shop online at end of season clearance time.
That link will send you to Ann Taylor’s clearance which is an additional 40% off right now,
and the time when I usually shop for a good deal.
This trend of rolling up jeans above the ankle boots and showing a little skin works for now and into
Fall, but I doubt I will be doing it through Winter.
A good navy bag is a must in my world and this Madi Claire is sold out, but
This one is available…. as is
This tote version with accessories and a nice tassle.
I am loving doubling up on the necklaces a lot lately.
This combo began with the large purple sliced stone piece that I picked up at Michael’s.
Of course it would work well on a long chain, but in order to double it up,
I opted to wear it on my new silver collar necklace (sold out)
Dear Readers, Thanks for Stopping by, I adore hearing from you, and
greatly appreciate each and every comment.
Gratitude
I am grateful that even though my sneezing didn’t go away all day, at least they became less often throughout the day. ( just after I completed typing this DD had a sneezing spout come on with 5 in a row)
I am grateful for my morning walk in the sunshine to get salad fixings to get back on track with healthy eating, as I have been terrible since I returned from the cruise.
I am grateful that my son away at college with our new bunny is doing a fantastic job of keeping us in the loop of her progress and cute behavior traits that are coming out as she explores her newfound freedom as a beloved pet and not a breeders show bunny.
I am grateful for sleeping in until 7:330 this morning , as it sure beats this darn menopausal change of 5-6am!
I am grateful for a nice walk with my daughter yesterday to the Dollar Store and AC Moore craft store as we had fun conversations with women and it was nice to see my daughter in that light , talking to older women. It was even better that she commented how nice that felt.
Versatile Style by Tracey 