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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
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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!
- In: Boho Outfits | Creating a versatile wardrobe | Gratitude | Homeschooling | Mom On the Go | Navy | shoes | Trends
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One of the biggest trends for the season is fun sleeve details.
A boho lover like myself is tickled about the bell sleeves and imagine my delight
when my new venture as an Independent Rep for Amelia James came out
with a cute bell sleeve top. I actually got to see the first one in person on my trip to
San Diego in October for our first Rep Retreat.
My first attempt at taking photos with daylights savings time in place, lol
We are experiencing beautiful 60 degree days after lows in the 30’s at night.
Even in the shade you can see the fun bell sleeve on the Memlo top by Amelia James.
I love the colored leaves, goes nicely with my hair…
I am also debuting my newest open wrap, this one is by Harve Bernard
I like the hi-low color contrast of the Menlo top with the navy in the wrap and the jeans.
Doing that contrasting of one color is such an easy formula for putting outfits together and one I use often.
You can’t wear a bell sleeve top( I am wearing a medium) and resist the urge to spread your arms out,
my photographer had to deal with my putting my awesome snakeskin purse down,
to pretend to fly, but alas the photos were not great….
Notice how my snakeskin purse brings out the shades of tan in the wrap,
and I intended to wear tan ankle boots with the look originally, which would have bookended it all.
Instead, I opted for my Naturalizer navy wedges, as soon enough,
winter will arrive and my boots will be my only option, lol
I adore the comfort of wedges and will opt for more of these classics in the future.
These striped versions of the Menlo top are currently available, they retail for $50 ,
but for are currently on sale for $38 and available in Medium6/8 (2) and Large10/12.
I do not have a website yet ,as my company is so new that they are getting one together in the new year,
and I did not want to do the work of one and have to re-do it. So, if you want one just email me @KTstylists@gmail.com
just let me know Menlo – Striped, and Size and I will send a Paypal Invoice and ship immediately.
The Blue option I have in Sizes Small2-4, Medium6/8, Large 10/12 and X-Large14/16.
Again, Reduced to $38 -email me Size & Blue Menlo @KTStylists@gmail.com
Gratitude
I am grateful to be back to blogging and the fun feeling I had today putting together this outfit and taking photos.
I am grateful that I took the time to mourn the loss of my sister, not that I am done, but I am ready to start living fully again.
I am grateful that my daughter is helping get my homeschooling son ready to take his first CLEP test for Biology.
I am grateful for some warm days, tomorrow will be 70!
Thanks for Stopping By!
Black & White for Summer
Posted on: July 26, 2017
- In: Black & White | Boho Outfits | Gratitude | Mom On the Go | Neutrals | shoes | Summer Outfits | Trends
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I have often said that “Black & White Outfits are Always Right”
I have yet to see or wear one I did not love.
I added this Harve Bernard embroidered Kimono for this season,
as I wanted to embrace the embroidered trend in my favorite topper of the summer, kimonos.
I was on my way out to go print flyers for my weekend event for my new Amelia James Clothing business.
That planner I ordered from Etsy has been so helpful and the first thing on my list of needs for business.
After all, I am old school and prefer pen and paper and need organization , especially with my ADD.,
It was a very sunny time of day to take pictures, but I knew if I did not do it then,
it would not have happened at all.
I am having sinus issues and not at my best , in fact I have a temperature as I am typing this.
Fingers crossed this passes quickly as I have that big first event to introduce my business
to the community at a fundraiser for “Mended Little Hearts of Coastal Virginia” a brand new
chapter in our area for families dealing with children born with heart defects.
I have been very busy starting this new business and had my open houses last weekend.
It was great to get our feet wet and have one on one time with few friends and to hear
feedback on our line in comparison to our competitor who has a huge following.
The longer I am with this company and see what our founder stands for the happier I am with
my choice to choose Amelia James over Lularoe or Agnes & Dora.
Our founder is an ex rep of both of those companies and took her experiences
to create a company that is great for both reps and the customers.
I have been very busy and want to get back to blogging more and will do my best.
Gratitude
I am so grateful that I felt my sister come through to me this past weekend and it brought me to tears.
I am grateful that my business is expanding to carry 4x clothing and that I have a friend that I am excited to help.
I am grateful for the support of my family
I am grateful that my husband was able to heal with his family and spent a great weekend with them in Boston.
I am grateful that my hard working husband is starting his own business and is something he is passionate and excited about.
I am grateful to be wearing my sister’s Clark”s wedges today ( she had bought them end of season and they were brand new)
I am grateful my business partner and dear friend supported my doing a bike theme to honor my sister in the home boutique.
I even put a picture of Kelley up and it wasn’t until that moment that I felt at ease int he boutique.
The entire week as I was finishing it up I was crying like at the beginning of the mourning process, but
once the bicycle stuff was up and her picture I have been totally at ease.
In the photo Kelley is putting up her fist in celebration of completing a two day ride and this truly
is how I always think of her as so many times she got really knocked down and she rose higher each time.
Biking became a true passion after her abusive marriage and divorce!
The copper bike was in her kitchen and is actually to hold a bottle of wine, I used it to put in a card Kelley had written me many years ago!
This shows the legging rack my husband made for me and
the dressing room with the bicycle print and a nice sign that fits our bike theme.
And yet another Bicycle themed touch as you enter the dining room which is
now ” Amelia James by K & T Stylists”
The framed piece is a letter from our founder that was truly inspirational.
Dear Readers, Thanks for Letting me share the hard work that went into my Boutique!
If you would like to see more about the business you can join my Facebook page HERE.
Vibrant
Posted on: June 9, 2017
- In: Gratitude | Mom On the Go | Petite | shoes | skinny jeans | Summer Outfits | Yellow
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Definition of vibrant:
having or showing great life, activity, and energy
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: very bright and strong
of a sound : loud and powerful
It certainly doesn’t get more vibrant than this Citrine colored poncho
by Diane Gilman . I love this very lightweight sweater knit which comes in a few colors.
I am wearing the XS/S and must say wearing a tank underneath is required
with how the arm holes are created . If Citrine isn’t your color they have a few color options.
I had my hair cut and colored today and I think Vibrant also describes this
new shade of red , my stylist chose for me.
I love that I have a hair stylist that loves doing all shades of red.
My white Jeans jeans are by Marla Wynne from last season,
but she has a similar version this season HERE
I have to say that these Naturalizer block heeled sandals
are giving my wedges some competition as they are very comfortable.
Mine are sold out, but no worries as Naturalizer is featuring
Block Heels on the their website right now with lots of options.
They have a nice cushion at the pad of you foot near you toes, that
really makes a difference in the comfort of wearing these all day.
Dear Readers, Thanks for Stopping By, wishing you a fantastic weekend!
Gratitude
I am grateful for the rescheduling of my hair appointment after for the first time ever, I forgot my original one.
I am grateful for being at a stage in mourning where I can say my sister’s name without bawling.
I am grateful for a nice Sunny Day after two days of clouds and a cold front.
I am grateful for a new venture I am about to start and which I will share in a few weeks with you.
I am grateful for today being the 99th day countdown towards my second annual Girl Friends Cruise .
Red ,White & Blue
Posted on: May 29, 2017
- In: Gratitude | Mom On the Go | red | shoes | Spring Outfits
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I have reached the 6 month mark in the mourning process of my sister ,
and am just now being able to talk about her without crying every time,
still plenty of tears flowing.
I think I am ready to get back into the flow of blogging again, so going to give
it a shot this week and see how it feels .
My Memorial Day Outfit.
Of course with my love of Kimonos, I had to find one in stars and stripes!
Joan Rivers from Qvc made this one and I love it.
My Red espadrille wedges were an addition for the season after
loving my pink and blue ones last year.
These are sold out from TJ Maxx .
I am cringing as I see my weight gain here,
but it is what it is and I am back at Weight Watchers
and on the road to losing it.
I spent Memorial day at the nail salon
having a pedicure and my nails done because I needed some serious pampering.
We have spent the last few days clearing out our garage
and our attic, literally taking everything out and laying down a rug.
We are moving our Air Hockey table and the basketball set up that folds into a cabinet
out of the house and into the garage and everyone is pitching in and excited.
I have bruises to prove of my hard work ,
but all is well after an hour of chair massage,
during my pedicure and she did an awesome lower leg and foot one too.
Gratitude Journal
I am grateful for getting back to blogging as I have missed it.
I am grateful to the lovely reader at my WW meeting who informed me that she liked my blog and checked often to see if I was back to doing it. Forgot to get her name!
I am grateful that my children are so enthusiastic about the purging and cleaning up.
I am grateful for this last week with my 21 year old Nicholas who is home from college , but will be heading to Quantico for Officer’s training with the Marines ( to be seen what he chooses after graduation in a year and a half) .
For the Love of Blush
Posted on: November 8, 2016
- In: Fall Fashion Colors | Grey | Mom On the Go | Petite | pink | shoes
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“Sometimes a woman has experienced too much life to have any blush left in her cheeks,
but the man who puts it there is someone not easily forgotten.”
― Dannika Dark, Five Weeks
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I’ve always had a love for pink and quotes, so thought today
as we await the election results that I’d do a post with both.
“Man is the only animal that blushes. Or needs to.”
― Mark Twain
My sweater is Halston via QVC on clearance found here
The vest is Chadwicks and is on clearance for just $12.99 found here.
“He had been searching for it his entire life. He had devoted himself to poetry to find it. Now, in the middle of his life, he found it. It was in the face of the love of his life, his daughter. She who had never blushed before, now blushed. And in that blushing, he knew, was the existence of God. That was the day her father learned what God was. God was pure beauty, God was his daughter’s face when she blushed.”
― Roman Payne
I originally had planned on wearing grey riding boots with this outfit,
but at the very last minute switched to the espadrilles as I know the time to keep
wearing them is drawing close, but we were in the 60’s today!
My Favorite Quote regarding the color Blush is:
Inspiration
Posted on: October 31, 2016
- In: Fall Fashion Colors | Gratitude | Neutrals | shoes
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Angie at YOU LOOK FAB
puts out outfit ensembles on a regular basis
and this one she called ” Statement Leopard Bag”
I don’t happen to have a leopard handbag and don’t feel the need to run out and buy one, lol.
I thought about doing a look with my snakeskin bag, which would have worked.
I even laid out a look with it a few days ago….
We had temperatures back in the 80’s so of course my Sam Edelman’s had
to come out to play in this look.
I also took a more casual approach to the look because
as much as I love the looks of crisp white shirts,
I can’t seem to style them and make them feel like me.
I opted to keep the top in the same tone as the topper
because any high contrast cut my body in half
and really messed with the proportions.
It was quite windy for the pictures, lol
My t-shirt says “Inhale Love, Exhale Gratitude”
I have so many more ideas for the culottes going into the cooler weather
and am looking forward to styling them with tights and boots.
The trick is to treat them like a skirt.
Dear Readers, Wishing you a Happy HALLOWEEN!
We don’t get many kids in our neighborhood and gave up giving out candy two years ago.
Instead we took our youngest teenage child to the movies.
This year my daughter is home after getting her Master’s Degree and she wants to
have her brother join her in giving out candy and dressing up, sitting out front with
the fog machine going. I am hoping they won’t be sorely disappointed.
Gratitude
I am grateful for Sundays when my husband gets to relax and watch football, shouting and getting so animated that you know how the game is going in every room of the house.
I am grateful that I finally got to visit my dear friend and deliver the wardrobe I had for her 10yr old daughter and the delight it brought to them both.
I am grateful that while I was visiting my friend who lives at the oceanfront, that my daughter (25) and my husband got some rare quality alone time walking the beach and playing POKEMON GO, as my poor daughter lost all her original levels since she signed up with her Boston College email and they cancelled it , after all she graduated in May.
I am grateful that my teenager took advantage of our plans and opted to stay home by himself, as he values alone time and hasn’t had much of it since my daughter arrived home in May.
I am grateful for a phone call from my son at VCU to share his night adventure at the Halloween farm he visited.
Choker Trend
Posted on: October 21, 2016
- In: Creating a versatile wardrobe | florals | Gratitude | Mom On the Go | prints | red | shoes | skinny jeans | Trends
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Today is our last above 80 degree day in the forseeable
weather forecast and I am thrilled to have hope for Fall’s Arrival!
What better way to celebrate than to wear Red?
I also thought it would be fun to showcase the choker trend .
I’ve previously worn my pearl open choker several times.
But this is a completely different vibe with the thin black rope kind
that you wrap around your neck a few times.
You could tie it with a bow, but I preferred it like this,
just draping down the top.
Mine is from Jane.com ,but check out these from Amazon
My sheer top was bought for this Summer , but as I was changing
my closet over for Fall , I opted to keep my sheer tops out.
I plan to layer them over a long sleeve top or turtleneck
to extend their versatility.
The black rope choker trend has a bit of edge to it and I like how it is
a complete opposite juxtaposition to the floral kimono top.
I also think the choice of the white jeans are like the top a feminine element.
To increase the edginess I paired it with black open toed booties,
mine are over two years old and from Payless.
The leather hobo purse from yesterday’s look was
the perfect finishing piece to the edginess I was aim for.
Dear Readers, I heard a suggestion of trying a ribbon around your neck to test your tolerance
for a choker such as this once , since that can be an issue for many women. Mine is not around
my neck tightly and I can easily put my finger underneath it.
Gratitude
I am grateful for this last beautiful sunny Summer like day.
I am also grateful for the beautiful breeze today that made the temperature more bearable.
I am grateful to my son home from college for stepping in and giving my youngest a break from taking my blog photos.
I am grateful for leftovers and getting a break from cooking and cleaning up afterwards.
I am grateful for the fun we are all having with the new rabbit who came home with my son from college.
- In: animal Print | Black & White | fall | Gratitude | shoes
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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.
Orange Delight
Posted on: June 15, 2016
- In: florals | Gratitude | Mom On the Go | Orange | Pattern Mixing | prints | shoes | Summer Outfits
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Some Bloggers would consider this outfit
too matchy-matchy with orange accents everywhere…..
I absolutely could have switched out the purse for a blue one and in fact ,
almost did, but in the end I wanted to get more use out of the butterly tote,
which makes me feel my mother’s spirit.
My blue espadrilles would have paired nicely with this oufit as well.
When you added fun orange ones for the season, one can’t help but delight in using
that pop of color when possible.
This floral tank with greens and oranges is one I bought from Jane.com,
in my continued effort to get less form fitting ones into my wardrobe.
The orange sweater is one I thrifted a few years ago and a necessity
for my trip to the frigid AC at the bowling alley this afternoon.
Gratitude
I am grateful that my Oberweiss Delivery of greek yogurt came before I had to leave for bowling, as they put it in the porch in a cooler,but with this kind of heat , I wouldn’t trust it for very long….
I am grateful for the funny moment when we had all rushed to get ready for the 11am bowling and were in the car when I looked at my phone and saw I had missed a Facebook chat where our group had changed it to 3:30.
I am grateful for Netflis and my Smart tv that DH won for his sales success, I am having so much fun finding BBC shows.
I am greatful for sunshine and summer days that are a definite slower pace with college kids home.
I am grateful that I finished this blog post right before heading out to bowling and won’t have to try to squeeze it in after dinner.
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