Tailgating fun and outfit 14!

On Saturday, we took the boys to a South Carolina football game - it was little G's first!   For those of you that know me, don't worry - my blood still runneth orange!   I am actually a Clemson grad and I love my Tigers, but I have married a Carolina grad and he does rule football in this house.   Our boys are growing up Gamecock fans, but I wouldn't change that bond between father and sons for anything!   Anyway, we had a great time tailgating with friends and watching the Gamecocks dominate!

boyfriend blazer - Target

striped t-shirt - Target

skinny jeans - Old Navy

boots - Nine West

12 and 13....Playing catch up!

Happy Turkey Week everyone!  If you are like me, you have a million things going on this week!  We have my husband's family coming for Thanksgiving and spending the night so we are getting the house ready.  With that said, I won't waste any more time - let's get right to the outfits......

This outfit came together pretty nicely I think.  I love tone on tone looks, and when I held these 2 sweaters next to each other I new it would work perfectly!  What do you think?  Do you ever try tone on tone combos?

I just love a long cardi, jeggings, and flats - super easy and comfy!

jeggins - Old Navy

olive cardi - Forever 21

green sweater - Loft

bronze flats - Lindsay Phillips

necklace - ebay

Now with this next outfit I am really channeling my inner Rachel Zoe (I didn't think about that until my friend Amy called me Rachel Zoe!).  Rachel just loves flowy blouses topped with fur and of course, a heel.  If you are keeping track, this blouse was not in my original 30, but I had to trade out my black leggings (which I have not worn in this challenge) because I realized I had not included any long enough tops to cover my derriere!  Oops!

floral tunic - Kohls (Lauren Conrad)

jeans - Loft

fur vest - Old Navy

clogs - Target

Stay tuned....I will be posting more later!



A Give Away at Merci Blah Blah

Is anyone into winning free stuff out there in blogland?   If you are (and this couldn't come at a better time right here before Christmas!), check out one of my favorite blogs - Merci Blah Blah.   Don't you just love the name?   These ladies are stylish and hilarious!   Anyway, my blog friends Shan and Ames are giving away a $75 gift certificate to CSN which has everything from home decor to apparel.   Click here read about the giveawy and enter the contest Merci Blah Blah.   Good luck - and don't be mad at me when I win!

11/30 - What accessories can do for you!

Yay!  It's Friday!  We have big plans this weekend that include a sleepover and a Gamecock football game for the boys (little G's first!).  The boys are so excited!  We are planning a good old fashioned tailgate and lots of fun!  I'll post pictures next week!

Earlier this week I had the inspiration to do a post on how accessories can change what we are wearing.   In my 11th outfit of the 30 for 30 challenge, my accessories made all the difference!   Let me demonstrate:

Here we have a plain Jane outfit that I could go work in the yard in (if I did yard work - which I don't!):

Hmmm...what can we do with this outfit?  Let's see, change the shoes,  add a necklace, how about another necklace, add a belt, roll the sleeves up , add bracelets and ring, and voila!

jeans - Loft

chambray shirt - Target

shoes - Lindsay Phillips

belt - Loft

pendant necklace - Francescas

other necklace - Handpicked

bracelets - Handpicked

ring - Target

 

Big improvement, don't you think?

The "it" List

Welcome to another popping list of goodies from around the internet! This will be the last "it" list for 2010... as it will go on hiatus for the holidays. Look for it's return in 2011!

• rose a la mode catches up on her 30/30 outfits and my favorite is this gorgeous pink scarf that is sun drenched in fall light. So gorgeous!
• stylish dish features fall to winter must-haves for stylish moms, but I think her list is perfect for any stylish gal. Mother or not!
• fashionably southern is rocking a gorgeous faux fur vest... I love seeing how different ladies style this season's fun trend.
• fashion confessions of a mommy has a winning combo with a graphic tee + scarf + blazer. I need to recreate this look! Casual and chic!
• jewelscapes brilliantly pairs stripes with plaid. I never would have thought of this, but love it so! And of course she is always perfectly accessorized!
• i love this pretty vintage bourbon decanter from one sweet find. It could serve as a water pitcher at a holiday on your Thanksgiving or Christmas table or would be a great gift to any collector in your life!
• one hundred inspirations recreates this party-perfect Blake Lively look on a dime. Love this!
• i'm swooning for these pint sized clogs by Free people on good tots! it doesn't get cuter than this!
• on a serious note... karina, ink puts beautiful and truthful words to smiling through suffering. take a minute to take her words to heart and support those in your life that live amazing lives in the face of struggles. we love you Karen!
• sweetie pie style gives us a run down of the top ten OTK (over-the-knee) boots... it almost impossible to choose a favorite here. So lovely!
• spry on the wall outlines "uniform" outfits for us that are black on black - which happens to be one of the easiest combos and one of my favorites!
• i just LOVE this look from closet confections. I rarely think to pair black with blue and she did it so wonderfully here. Plus a leopard print belt - the girl can do no wrong!
• jillgg's good life launched her WINTER & HOLIDAY 2010 looks:book - a gorgeous mini e-mag full of practical and gorgeous wardrobe inspiration for the season. Check this out!

Have a safe and happy holiday season!

10/30 - Military style with a side of hot pink....yes, please!

This 30 for 30 challenge has a funny effect on us participants....we feel compelled to get dressed and look our best everyday, even when we have nothing going on!   At least, I feel like that, do you?   Yesterday I had nothing going on except picking the boys up from school, helping with homework, and watching them play with friends in the yard.   Do these activities require an "outfit"?   No, not really.   But I'll tell you what having on a good-looking outfit does for me - it makes me stand a little taller, look people in the eyes more, accept compliments with pride and just feel more confident.  Confidence, that's what a good looking outfit does for me! 

So yesterday, I tried out this military style and then added a pop of hot pink.  I really like the result!

white t-shirt - Kohls

skinny cargos - Forever 21

over the kneed socks - TJ Maxx

boots - Ecco

scarf - Old Navy

ring - Forever 21

9/30 - All Bad ass at the Oyster Roast

Happy Hump Day everyone!   Last Saturday night my hubby and I went with a group of friends to an oyster roast at a local park.   If you've never been to an oyster roast, I highly recommend going to one - even if you don't like oysters.   The atmosphere is so fun - usually a little cold, relaxed, people are bundled up and bellied up to the oyster table shucking oysters, dipping them in cocktail sauce and throwing the shells.   It's a dinner of oysters, cocktail sauce, saltine crackers and beer - yum!   Since it was pretty chilly, I put on my trusty orange jacket and my new fingerless gloves that make me feel pretty bad ass!   I wouldn't mess with me - would you?

And underneath the jacket is this ensemble:

jacket - Kohls

gloves - Target

white t-shirt - Kohls

olive sweater - Loft

jeans - loft

boots - Ecco

scarf - old - don't know where I bought it

necklace - Premiere Designs