Fall Purchases and Discounts

I am not a winter person, at all. I hate cold weather, snow, and how it gets dark before I'm even home from work. I also distain winter fashion. I prefer sundresses to sweaters any day, but I live in MD so I have to deal. This fall I picked up some cold weather staples to ease my pain.

 

Below are my recent splurges with descriptions of how I was able to save some loot by taking advantage of coupons!
 

 I'm a huge fan of Frye (American made, handcrafted leather) boots! I also have the Melissa Buttons which I blogged about here. I ended up purchasing from Macy's and got to use a 25% coupon too, which def helped out on cost!



Frye Jenna Disc Boots
here

If you know anything about me, you already know I am obsessed with the classic fashion house of Burberry. This coat is fab and looks great with my rain boots :) I purchased from Saks and was able to get 10% off plus $75 off by using my Saks card during a card holder private sale. Brought the cost down significantly!

Burberry Quilted Jacket
here

I've been wanting an oversized men's style watch for sometime. I ended up scoring this at Macy's and got 25% off by having a coupon!

Movado Bold
here

I was obsessed over these jeans after seeing them in a bloggers post on Pinterest. These mint jeans are so cute, but are sold out at Gap. I ended up scoring them brand new on Ebay and for a lot less then in store. The color is called "aqua glaze" and they are the perfect mint color I have been searching for. By the way, these Gap jeans are in my opinion the best fitting colored skinnys I have found. I also have them in an awesome coral color. 

Gap Legging Jean (actual pic to show color)

 

Gap Jeans



Still breathing...

It's been way to long since my last post! I've been crazy busy in my new career as a first grade teacher. My kiddos are so adorbs and keep me laughing!! Still shopping, baking, and decorating...many new posts to come now I've gotten into a routine :)

 

 

 

 

Dark hair me was not easy to maintain and in the end it just wasn't me.

 

 

 

I'm on my way back to blonde, here's a pic of the highlights I had added. Hopefully by Christmas I'll be back to a full blondie :)

Saying Sunday

Words to live by.

 More than once I have started all over again. It's a scary uncertainty, yet exhilarating and I wouldn't have it any other way.

WTF Wednesday

If you want to show your love for cats or just want to remain single your entire life....you may think about picking up this creepy ensemble from Forever 21 for the low price of only $22.80 + tax.

 

 

Happy 4th!

 

Food, Fashion, and Flags!

 

 

 

 

Saying Sunday

I'm so looking forward to teaching first grade this fall! When I began this journey, I certainly couldn't see the whole staircase, but I'm certainly glad I took the first step.

 

Although I am only half way up this set of steps, I'm more determined than ever to get to the top!

 

With that said, my posts will most likely be few and far between as I buckle down and focus :)

 

 

Saying Sunday (Father's Day edition)

Today's Saying Sunday is extra special since it's Father's Day!

 

 Below is our father/daughter dance song, "There Goes My Life" by Kenny Chesney, along with some pics from the wedding.

Enjoy!

 

James Garrett Photography



James Garrett Photography

James Garrett Photography

 

 

Vox Box (Something Blue Review)

Last October I blogged about freebee website, Influenster that sends samples to you for you to try and review (Domesticated Officer Fall Freebees).

 

 

Just this week I was sent another box of samples, which Influenster calls a "Vox Box". Each box has a theme and this particular box was the "something blue box" a wedding themed box.

 

Here's what was in the box:

 

Kiss Eye Lashes 

I stopped wearing false eye lashes when I discovered Latisse (see my post- Addicted to Drugs)

False lashes look, well false, fake, and normally pretty hooker-like.

 

                          

        Dr. Scholl's For Her       

These are great! Very comfortable and good for that pair of shoes that are so cute, but not so comfortable. Only issue with these, they do not fit in tight shoes, like stilettos. I used these when I was on Ravens in the cheap black boots we wore. They definitely helped out a lot!

 

They are made more for sandal style shoes. Lastly they have a sticky side and can only be used in one pair of shoes.

               

Luster NOW!  

So I had heard about this product a while back on Refinery 29 (here for post/video). This toothpaste is super blue and it's supposed to make your teeth white after just one use. Well although it tastes good (very minty) I saw no difference after using. I was also disappointed to see it contained no Fluoride, which is an important and usually an active ingredient in toothpaste. I would not recommend this product.
 

                              

        My Trio Rings      
This was not a sample, but an advertisement for wedding rings and bands that were extremely cheap and would not be something I would ever consider.         
             
                                       Urgent Rx                                       

This is a powder form of pain reliever. I'll stick with Advil or Aleve if I need to take something.

 
Q-TIP 
Kinda surprised to get a sample of Q-tips....pretty sure everyone in America already buys these. I do like the small travel containers they came in- perfect for my next getaway!
                                           


It's definitely nice to get full size freebees and coupons in the mail and it's nice to be able to try before you buy.

Saying Sunday

Remember it.

Cheap or Chic- White Handbag Edition

LV SS2013 Runway- The white leather bag

close up- Louis Vuitton SS2013 Runway
Prob a zillion dollars. No seriously, it's not sold online.
More on this bag and the LV show go  HERE

 

 

Coach has two great close styles:

 

Coach, 'Legacy Perforated Tanner - Mini' Tote, $268 HERE

 

Coach, LEGACY ARCHIVAL TWO TONE LEATHER MAGAZINE TOTE, $458 HERE

Trend Alert- Romper

Blake Lively

Nicole Richie

I have to say I am loving the romper trend!  (aka jumpsuit or playsuit)

I was surprised to see Jersey Shore cast member Snooki looking cute and getting phrase by entertainment news for this pink romper at a recent book signing.

For more go to E! Online

There are so many popping up in stores lately, by some great designers and also in run of the mill stores like Forever 21 and Bebe.

 

There are so many styles, some for day and others for night- here is a great mix of both!

LOVE THIS ROMPER!

This romper is HOT!

Tart Collection, "Dublin Romper"

Langston, $127, HERE

BEBE, $98 HERE



AS WITH ALL TRENDS- BEWARE!
HERE ARE SOME ROMPERS TO AVOID!

American Apparel- $32 HERE
This screams TRAILOR PARK

 

This isn't a good look- period.

Forever 21, $29.80 HERE

 

More denim, plus floral, plus overalls? UGH make it stop!

Free People, $118, HERE

 

Saying Sunday

 

 

J.D. Salinger.

 

Also someone who can make you laugh :)