Snow Snow and More Snow

This is our fifth day stuck at home (not consecutive) due to all the snow we're getting...And it will be the sixth day tomorrow. 

Anyway, that's no excuse for not taking outfit pictures right? Although, I've not been blogging much lately, I felt I needed to take my outfit pictures snow or not. 

Have a good rest of the week!

Sweater - Tommy Hilfiger via Macy's / Option / Stripe Option Jeans - Jessica Simpsons via TJ Maxx / Similar / Similar Boots - Nine West / Similar / Over the Knee Scarf - Target / Infinity Option Watch - Fossil / Rose Gold Option Link ups: Monday Mingle

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Cognac Boots and Target Tunic

It's boot season again and I finally brought my boots out of hiding. I think these ones are in their third season and they are beginning to get worn because I wear them so much. I'm beginning to love button down tunics. They are a little dressier and definitely great for my apple shape.   

Today is an exciting day for me. I will share later because I'm writing this post in a hurry. But hint hint, there will be no more Engineer Style posts....Have a great weekend!

 

Button Down Tunic - Target Pants - Style and Co via Macy's / Similar / Similar Boots - Nine West / Similar / Similar (Over the Knee) Link ups: Fashion Friday  

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Over the Knee Boots

I got interested in over the knee boots last year and embarked on an all winter search for the perfect ones. I got one in taupe which I'm wearing in this post.  I also wanted a black pair but never found the right one. Well, this year it seems the over the knee trend is here to stay with so many options out there. Here are a few of my picks. I should be getting my black pair soon. 

Are you a fan of over the knee boots?  

Link ups: Fashion Friday, Style Elixir

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How does $100 to Nordstrom Sound? {Giveaway}

Fall shopping is upon us and Nordstrom carries quite the variety of items. Here are some my faves, mostly from the clearance section. Grab 'em while you can. What would you get if you won? Enter giveaway below.

Halogen Midi Skirt / Split Neck Blouse / MAC Russian Red Lipstick 

Reversible Tote / Dolce Vita Myste Boot

 Eileen Fisher Assymetrical Silk Dress  / Multi Chain Necklace / Top Shop Textured Top

I've teamed up with some of my favorite bloggers to offer a giveaway to Nordstrom for $100. Please check out these ladies' blogs today and enter below. The giveaway is open to U.S. readers, will run from Tuesday, September 2, to Tuesday, September 9, and entires will be verified and the winner contacted via email. Enjoy!

Buttons and Birdcages / The Fat and Skinny on Fashion / Beauty Style Growth

Jade and Oak / SimplyxClassic / Ladies in Navy

a Rafflecopter giveaway


Link ups: The Tiny Heart

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Gold Dots and Brown

Happy Thursday. A quick post showing how I'm remixing my gold dotted sweater skirt. I first wore it in this post with a chambray shirt. I'm also showing how to camouflage a big bust by wearing a scarf and wearing a blazer. This sweater is a crew neck sweater which I'm really supposed to stay away from because of my heavy top but there's something about crew necks that I love.  In the last picture I changed things up by wearing the blazer and wedge pumps in the evening for an event.

Crew Neck Sweater - Gap

Skirt - Alfani via Macy's / Option / Option

Scarf - The Limited / Similar / Simialr

Boots - Nine West / Similar /Similar

Cross Body Hobo - Coach / Similar

Wedge Pumps - Kenneth Cole

Link ups: What I Wore to Work, The Tiny Heart, Three fer Thursday, Style Elixir, 

 Fashion Friday

$25 TJ Maxx Gift Card + Avon AeroVolume Mascara Giveaway (2 Winners) . Enter Here 

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Layered Sheath {Turquoise and Brown}

The day I wore this dress on its own, I looked really big. It revealed what an apple shaped body looks like. Layering a sheath dress that's not designed for an apple inverted triangle shape is the way to go. Wearing a belt seals the deal. I bought the dress before I knew what it meant to dress for my shape.  The only way I would wear it now is by layering with a cardigan or jacket. Now I stay away from dresses like these and opt for sheaths that are belted or have an A line shape.

P.S excuse the squinty face

Dress - Macy's / Option / Option / Plus
Cardigan - Old Navy
Belt - Target
Boots - TJ Maxx / Similar / Option / Option
Tights - Nine West / Similar

Link ups: Monday Bloom, Style Elixir, Monday Mingle

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Red, Chambray and Khaki + a Social Media Tip

Just a quick post to show what I wore to work sometime this week. What day is it? I lose track of what day it is sometimes. I've been mighty busy trying to do a lot this week and I think I'm beginning to see some results. I'll be sharing with you soon. 

I'm beginning to love Instagram a lot now ( I just got serious with it about a month ago). Instagram is where I am finding and connecting with a new set of people.  You encounter different kinds of connections on different social media sites. The use of hashtags lets you quickly connect with people who share the same interests or who could be potential customers.  I've also learnt that different social media sites work for different kinds of businesses/blogs. Twitter has helped a lot with my blogging, but Facebook, not so much. Focus your efforts on engaging and promoting your business/blog on the social media sites that work for you and fit your audience. Which Social media site(s) have helped your business or blog?

Sweater - Gap / Similar / Similar Pants - Gap Boots - DSW Bag - Marc Fisher via Macy's Link ups: What I wore to work, I Feel Pretty, The Pleated Poppy, Look What I Got

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Gray Tunic Sweater

Hello there! I took an intentional break from blogging...okay it's just been a week... because I just couldn't get everything done. Didn't feel like taking pictures either even though we had two warm days which presented an opportunity to dress nice and take pictures but no, I did not feel like it it.

We're back in the cold snap and my no 1. priority is keeping warm and staying comfortable. So another sweater tunic, thick scarf and beanie look for you. 

If you love tunics and you have a big mid section, big hips or big behind, opt for a loose fitting one (not too loose)  for a more flattering fit. I mentioned in a previous post that I ditched all my fitted sweater tunics and dresses because they hug in all the wrong places.

Have a lovely weekend!

Tunic Sweater - Old Navy / Similar / Option / Option / Love this
Scarf - TJ Maxx / Similar / Similar
Hat - Ralph Lauren via TJ Maxx / Similar / Similar
Black Jeggings - Style and Co via Macy's
Black Boots - Nine West

Link ups: Favorite Fashion Friday, What I'm Loving Friday, Style Elixir

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Gingham and Stripes + {Mix it Monday Link Up}

Happy Monday everyone. I hope you had a great weekend. It's back to the grind and my brain is getting wired for more work, more possibilities and knocking items off my to do list.

When I purchased this blue gingham shirt, I had a difficult time styling it. The reason is it's a little too big. I got it in large from Old Navy to fit over my chest so it's big every where else. Surprisingly, I've been able to wear it a number of times. As you can see from my remix below, I make it work by layering. I may alter it later to fit better so that I can wear it alone.  Today's outfit was inspired by this pin from Serena Saga's blog.

Gingham Shirt - Old Navy / Similar / Option / Option Sweater - Tommy Hilfiger / Similar / Similar  / Similar / Chevron Style  Jeans - Old Navy / Similar / Mid Rise Option / High Rise Option Oxford Boots - Nine West / Similar / Flat option / Wedge Option

I'm excited to co host the Mix it Monday link up today. Join the Link up Below

Now I'd love to see how you're remixing your wardrobe!Fizz & Frosting (Bloglovin') / The Modern Tulip (Bloglovin') / Beauty Style Growth (Bloglovin') / Delightfully Dunn (Bloglovin')

Linkup Rules:

1. Follow your host Fizz and Frosting (via Bloglovin' or Instagram) and your co-hosts, Maeg of The Modern Tulip (via Bloglovin' or Instagram) and Kemi of Beauty Style Growth (via Bloglovin' or Instagram), and Marianna of Delightfully Dunn (via Bloglovin' or Instagram)
2. Share a post, showing how you remixed an item - a top, skirt, jeans, purse, shoes -- it's completely up to you! Want to share a collage? Go for it!
3. Link back to this post with a text link or by sharing the linkup button!
4. We'd love for you to tweet using #MixItMon so we can help promote your posts!

Want to co-host in the future? Please email Lauren at lauren@fizzandfrosting.com and use the subject MIX IT MONDAYS! 
 Link ups: Monday Mingle, Monday Bloom, Totally Posted, Style Sessions, What She Wears    

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Navy, Burgundy and Plaid

I was about to take my pictures outside for this post and was surprised by the falling snow. I had no idea it was snowing and I had to resort to taking these grainy pictures. Please bear with me and my camera. I think it's time for an upgrade.

The outfit was inspired by this pin from Living in Color Print. I scored the bag during after Christmas sales at the Coach Factory. I never even considered shopping coach bags until I discovered the Coach Factory. I got this one for $100. I had been looking for a quality tote bag that could double up as a cross body bag. It's also so easy to carry as a shoulder bag.

Sweater - Kohls

Plaid Shirt - Old navy

Jeans - Target

Boots - Nine West

Bag - Coach Factory / Black Option

Link ups: All Things Chic, The Tiny Heart, Three-fer Thursday, Style Journey

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Three Ways to Wear Teal Skinny Jeans

This is the same exact outfit I'm wearing here. Only the sweater is different but you can't tell. I'm even wearing the same scarf. Didn't realize I chose the same scarf until I saw the older post. Looks like it is my outfit of choice for the day after a snow storm. I also wore it after a major snow storm the last time. 

I've worn the teal skinnies quite a few times. Below are other ways I've styled them and as you can see, I've worn the same cognac boots with all three looks. I guess I need a pair of black riding boots. I purchased two recently but returned them because they didn't work out. I'm thinking of trying these ones next. 

1. With Rust and Leopard 2. With Stripes and Hot Pink 3. With Black

Sweater - Gap / Similar / Similar

Teal Skinny Jeans - The Limited / Similar / Similar

Boots - Nine West / Similar / Very Similar

Scarf - The Limited / Similar

Link ups: Mix it Monday, Monday Mingle, Fun Day Monday, Style Sessions, Totally Posted

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