Bright Orange and Blue Stripes

It's that time of the year to start layering with a cardigan and wearing some more color. Although it's still cold in this neck of the woods, I think I'm tired of wearing my pullover sweaters and winter scarves. Layering with a cardigan is a good way to transition into spring, and doing it with a bright cardigan is a winner. You can't go wrong with colorful cardigans because they open up endless opportunities for remixing your wardrobe and add an extra punch to any outfit. I was in such a good mood all day with this orange cardi. I guess bright colors bring about some cheeriness.
The striped top has made its round on this blog, and as I mentioned in a previous post, I'm always drawn to blue stripes. A good way to wear stripes if you are not comfortable for fear of looking too wide is by layering like I've done here.

Cardigan - Gap / Similar / Similar
Striped Top - Avon (old) / Similar / Option / Option
Jeans - Levis / Similar
Bracelets, Ring, Necklace - Avon

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Feeling Fall with Orange and Brown

I don't believe it's December already. It's already going to be a real busy month. This was choir uniform for Sunday. Today's message was about God's overflowing blessings. God can do more than you can ever think or imagine. I'm trusting Him big time.

Looks like I've been wearing a lot of dark brown lately and I realize I have a lot of items in this color. I don't know what had drawn me to this shade of brown in the past, but I'm making the best use of all my dark brown clothes by pairing them with bright complementary colors. It's actually a versatile color; an alternative to black. I wore the peplum top last exactly a year ago. Whoever said If you've not worn an item for year, toss it is lying. I have many items like this and I still plan on wearing them. I only toss if an item doesn't look right on me, like the items I'm selling in my closet. Please check them out.

Peplum Top - Bar III via Macy's. Previously worn here

Skirt - Macy's / Similar Previously worn here

Pumps - Gift / Similar / Similar

Bracelet - mark (Avon) / Similar

Necklace - Avon / Similar / Similar

Bag - Avon

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Fall Brights: Poppy, Navy and Turquoise

We had balmy weather on Friday, so I decided to wear this blazer as my jacket for the day. It had been sitting in my closet and I didn't want another season to go by without wearing it. Once winter comes around, wearing blazers will no longer be an option, at least for me.
I love the contrast between the poppy and navy. These are two nice colors to wear together.

Have a lovely week and do not let anything weigh you down. Lay aside anything that wants to steal your joy or keep you from moving forward. I am working on this myself...trying not to let anything steal my joy. At church we learnt about thanksgiving. Be thankful for everything. Even when things aren't going the way you have imagined, just be thankful. What I'm going through doesn't even compare with all the stuff I'm hearing on the news. I am grateful, thankful and awed by God's mercy on me.

P.S. Every Monday, I will start sharing a teeny bit of what I've learned through out the week to inspire you...if you don't mind. 

Jacket - Merona for Target / Printed Option

Layering Top - Old Navy / Similar / Similar

Jeans - The Limited

Boots - Nine West / Similar / Similar / Love this

Belt - Target / Similar / Similar / Black

Necklace - Avon / Similar / Pricey Option

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Orange and Mint and Cardigan Love

It's that time of the year to start layering with a cardigan. Even though the weather report indicated 70 degree warmth, I had on the sweater all day. Summer is over y'all. I mentioned in earlier posts how I'm loving Gap and I wonder why I wasn't buying my staples from there in the past. I thought they were too expensive. But with sales and coupons, I got this for less than $30. I'm beginning to window shop at J Crew Factory for wardrobe staples also. With sales and extra coupons you can get a good deal. This cardigan is on sale plus 30% Off.
Invest in a variety of  colored cardigans for mixing and matching, color blocking and layering to make your wardrobe more versatile and interesting.

Cardigan- Gap / Similar / Similar

Mint Top -Gap / Similar / Option

Jeans - Old

Sandals - Style and Co via Macy's

Wallet - Fossil (Love this wallet. It holds everything...cash, coins, receipts, all kinds of cards..... most importantly gift cards and coupon cards :) 

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