Beauty Style Growth: Gap

Cobalt Maxi For all Seasons

I never thought there would be more than two ways to wear this cobalt maxi dress. I wore it this weekend for my sister in law's baby shower. I got tired of wearing pants and wanted something more comfortable. I mentioned previously that I could wear the dress to bed...it's that comfortable. See below for other ways I've worn it over the years. Maybe I'll wear it with a blazer next time. What do you think?

White sweater, How to wear white and cobalt

Gap Maxi, Blue Maxi, Maxi dress in the winter

Dress - Gap / Similar / Similar / Option Scarf - Avon / Similar / Similar / Similar Cardigan - Old Navy / Option
Link ups: Mix it Monday, Visible Monday, Monday Mingle

Baseball and Denim

Happy Friday! Still loving this versatile baseball tee. I'm not sure if denim skirts are still a thing but this one is oh so comfy and great for casual friday. I wore the top here with a black pencil skirt for a more dressed up look.

Well, this is another blog in a hurry kinda post. Have a great weekend!

denim skirt, modern denim skirt, levi's denim

Baseball Tee - Gap / Similar / Short Sleeve
Denim Skirt - Levi's / Similar
Wedges - Payless / Similar
Watch - c/o Timex / Similar

Green Gingham and Burgundy

So I turned 40 and this was my birthday outfit. Actually it was work wear for the day I turned 40. I hope you guys will not stop reading my blog because you realize that you've been reading an old lady's blog. I'm thankful for another year and for God's goodness, mercy and protection and all He's doing in my life. Now I'm determined to do even much more and accomplish all my dreams. I wish I had known everything I learned in the past few years many years ago. It looks like I'm going to be doing more now than I've ever done before. I've actually done that over the years. I remember when I was single and working I did nothing but work, church and rest. Now I'm married, working, I have kids, run a blog, run two businesses and serve in the kingdom. Life is so much fun now and I'm determined to make it more fun and fulfilling. Now back to the outfit: The shirt has been sitting in my closet for a while because it never looked right every time I wore it but it worked with this skirt. Again, that's because of my body shape. I bought the shirt to fit over my chest and it's too big everywhere else, so tucking it in or layering it under a jacket or cardigan are the best ways for me to wear it.

merona pencil skirt, gap gingham, brown wedge

Gingham Shirt - Gap / Similar / Dress Option Pencil Skirt - Target / Similar / Polka dot Option Wedges - Payless / Option / Dark Brown / Ankle Strap / Peep Toe Link ups: The Pleated Poppy, I Feel Pretty, Random Wednesday, Mix and Match Fashion

Layered Olive and Mint

Happy Monday everyone. I attended a blogger conference sponsored by Invisalign on Saturday and boy did I learn a lot of new things about blogging. I will probably do a post soon on what I learnt. I also met a few Boston Bloggers that I did not know existed. I was telling Lisa (whom I met and who happens to live the next town over, and has a new link up...check it out) that I thought I was the only one taking pictures of my self in the neighborhood.

This was my outfit from Friday. We finally had springy weather and here's what I put together. I had worn this breezy blouse on its own with black pants previously and decided to try a layered look this time. I've mentioned many times that when all else fails, layer layer layer. Layering adds a little something to any outfit and in my case helps balance out my shape.

Gap blouse, Loft cardigan, forest green sweater, split neck top

Cardigan - Loft / Similar / Emerald Blouse - Gap / Option / different color / Striped Skinny Cords - Old Navy Flats - Nine West Link ups: Mix it Monday, Monday Bloom, Monday Mingle, Lisa a la Mode, Style Elixir

Engineer Style: Simple

We've had sort of yucky weather all week. After all the snow and deep freeze, we've been having rain, fog and some left over ice all over the place. This has hampered picture taking. I was able to take these yesterday and these three turned out okay. This is just a simple style for work. I needed to stay warm and comfortable. A sweater turtle neck is a great alternative to wearing an actual sweater. No scarf needed, although I forgot to wear a necklace. A necklace is my least favorite accessory to wear.

Turtle Neck - TJ Maxx / Similar / Similar Pants- Gap / Similar Boots- DSW Bag - Coach / Similar Link ups: What I wore to Work, Favorite Fashion Friday, All things Chic, Simply Lulu Style, Style Elixir