OOTD

Okay so here is my outfit of the day for today. Pulled out the chambray and threw on one of my new sweaters from Christmas. Big sweaters are in right now so if you have your chambray shirt, which you should since it's one of the 10 staples:), then put a big sweater over it and you have a really cute outfit. I also have on my new boots! 

One more pic. Notice my cute gloves:) This whole outfit is from Nordstrom including the gloves! 

Random tip while I am thinking about it. I may have talked about this before but here is a thought for you. If you got money for Christmas use it to buy nicer good quality stuff. When I get money as a gift that is when I buy my nice quality staples. It's hard for me to spend a lot of money when it is my own but if it is a gift for me I buy something nice and then I remember who it's from too. You can save $10 or $20 here and there to buy trendy stuff but how often do you have $50 or more at one time? NEVER in my case so think about what you are buying!

Be on the look out for my 5 minute makeup blog post that will be up soon!

Enjoy!

Boxing Day (One In One Out) and Winter Tips

Ever seen Boxing Day on the calendar and it says its a Canadian holiday? Well I have and when I was younger I always wondered why people cared so much about some sport that they had a holiday for it. Eventually I learned from my aunt who lived in Canada for a long time that boxing day is a day that Canadians get rid of old stuff they don't need and send it to the poor.

Since then the day after Christmas I go through my clothes and shoes and get rid of at least as many things as I received (this is the one in one out strategy I have talked about  before). This morning I decided to Google Boxing Day and different countries do different things for boxing day. In Canada it has turned into a Black Friday kind of thing and in other countries it is a day where they give gifts to people who do services for them like maids, hair stylist, and others who give them services of some kind. The internet says that there is not a specific origin of Boxing Day so I am going to go with mine.

I have this thought about getting rid of things, especially clothes and shoes. I feel like since I am lucky enough to get nice things I should help others too. This is my thought- Give away clothes and shoes that you haven't worn in the last 6 months and probably wont wear again. This way if you know someone who is poor or you can send them to DI while they are still in style people who are less fortunate then you can have nice clothes too. I am not rich by any means but for Christmas I always get a decent amount of money to spend on clothes and so when I get something new I get rid of something old. Give someone else a chance to get nice things too. I know what it is like to be poor enough that you can barely afford food let alone nice clothes so think about that now that Christmas is over and you have nice new things. What can you get rid of? What shoes are sitting around not being used that someone else would love? Have some random shirt in your closet that you never have really worn because after you bought it you decided you didn't really like it? Get rid of it!

Some people get really attached to clothes because they have memories attached but the memories are still there even if you get rid of the clothes. Give someone else a chance to make memories in your clothes. 

If you are like me it feels good to get rid of stuff. I have a small house with tiny closets so I love to get rid of things I wont wear. I use my one in one out policy all year when I buy new things but especially during Christmas time because I get more then just one new thing. Try it, it feels good.

Just something to think about. 

How to stay warm out there!

  The only way I survive winter is the clothes!

Get a cute beanie. Obviously here it is just for looks not to keep me warm but when I am going to be out in the cold I use it for reals to cover my ears and stuff. I got mine at the Holy Cow but I have seen cute ones at Nordstrom and Target

Get a cute colored scarf. Make sure it is comfortable though so that you can wear it every day. I am allergic to wool so I have to be careful of that so put it on and see how it feels before you buy it. Target always has nice ones that have matching gloves and things like that. It doesn't even have to be a fashionable scarf just a winter scarf in a color you like! I got mine from my mother in law for Christmas one year so I don't know where it is from but it is super warm.

Get a coat with a hood. Hoods help keep you warm! (notice the beanie being used for reals)

And of course gloves. I have three pairs I switch between because they get dirty since I wear them so much but you really only need one pair. One suggestion though is to get some that you can use with your smart phone. The ones in this picture have different fabric on the thumb and pointer finger so that I don't have to take them off just to use my phone. I got these at Walmart.

Again from Walmart with the different fabric on the fingers.

These obviously just show my fingers so that I can use my phone when I need to.

Enjoy and stay warm if you can!

Casual Friday

I love casual Fridays. I love to either wear some sort of tee shirt and jeans or something school related so that I can show my school spirit! If you get a casual Friday like me then use it as a fun day to wear something different. If you don't work or don't get casual Friday use Saturday because sometimes it is just fun to wear one of your favorite old tee shirts or something. I wear concert tee shirts a lot because they are full of good memories! Casual Fridays are also good days to wear your way cute vans or toms, those go to comfortable shoes!

Today I just did a plain grey tee shirt and ignore how I look I went to the dentist and got some cavities filled so I don't feel to go so I didn't do much with myself this morning! Shirt from Target, Sweater from Norstrom, Jeans from Target, Toms from Norstrom.

Have a great weekend and Enjoy!

Boots with the Fur. . .

At last its boot season! I have to say that summer is my favorite time of the year because I get to swim, wakeboard, and be in the sun. Most of all I don't have to work! Gotta love working in education! Although I do love summer it's not for the fashion. The BEST season for fashion is defiantly fall. There are so many fall fashions that I love but today it's just about the boots. 

I love boots! (not boots with fur but it made you curious right?) Since I'm in Utah there is snow and cold weather so I have to have a good pair of boots or two or three. . . You get the idea right? I used to always buy cheap boots because I can't afford to pay $100 or more for a pair of shoes. If you are like me that is a lot of money. It's tough to be a poor college student! Anyways. . . Last fall all of my cheap boots had holes or other problems and they weren't wearable. I was able to convince my husband that I would need some boots before it started to snow and he agreed that it would be better for me to buy a nice pair that would last so I headed to Nordstrom. I only had about $100 and in the shoe department at Nordstrom that's not much. Luckily there was a sale and I got some great boots for either $60 or $90 I can't remember. After I wore them I swore I would never go back to cheap boots. I couldn't believe the difference! Then later when it was near Christmas time my parents gave me some christmas money. Once again I headed to Nordstrom for another pair of boots. I found some Steven  Maddens for between $90 and $130. Again I learned nice quality boots are amazing! 

Wanna know the best part? I pulled them out to start wearing again and they still look and feel great on my feet. My cheap boots rarely lasted more then a season. 

Basically I am saying that if you struggle with boots like I did then save some money when you can and try some nice boots. You can also check Ross but I haven't been able to find good boots in my size yet. 

The other suggestion I have about boots is to get some simple ones that you can wear with everything. Usually I would say get the fun crazy ones but if you want nice ones to wear for a few years don't get crazy trendy boots like boots with the fur (See what I did there? Making good use of my title) because by the next year who knows what will be in style. 

Here are the boots I got last year that are still in great shape!

Sorry the pictures aren't great because I wasn't planning on posting about boots so this is just a picture I took for the outfit.

Boots and shirt from Nordstrom skirt and cardigan from Bella Ella Curvy.

Enjoy!

Ross Dress for Less

I know I ALWAYS talk about Ross and how you can get great shoes there but I never show you. Here are some of the great shoes I have gotten there. Hopefully this gets you excited and makes you actually go check it out and find an amazing deal! All of the shoes in the picture cost under $20 and all but one pair are nice name brands that they sale at Norstrom!

So these were my first Ross purchase. Well not first purchase but it was my first pair of shoes for a great deal. These are Steve Maddens and I LOVE them. Normally around $70 or $80 got them for less than $20!

Okay these 3 pairs are all Report usually like $60 ish but I got them for less than $20 each. The pink are my new favorite but I love the brown and the black because I have a hard time with neutrals but these both have cute detailing that makes them different enough for me to like them:)

Okay these are my new favorite shoes that I got just a couple weeks ago for my new school shoes! Aren't they the cutest? Again Report normally $60 ish

I know these are goofy but what can I say. I am a crazy cat lady and they were only $6 of course because no one else would want them but they are Report as well. Normally around $45

Okay so these aren't name brand but they were cheap enough that I felt like they were worth it. These are Classified a brand you can just get at Forever Young but like I said they were cheaper. I can remember how much though.

These are new for school too. Way cute and same thing Report brand normally $60 got them for less than $20

I wear these all the time! Me and my sister got them because they are amazing and so comfortable. I believe that these are Report too. Neon pink adds to any outfit right? Normally $60 got them for less than $20

See. Neon pink does wonders!

I LOVE these because I got the same pair in a different color from Nordstrom for $65 and then found these at Ross for less than $20. Report brand

Same shoe again different pattern

And black Report flats. Hate black shoes but these are sparkly so it works.

Some Coral shoes my momma found there that I am so jealous of. I believe these are Steve Madden

Hope this gets you excited! Makes me want to go shopping!

Enjoy!

Get the most out of your closet

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Just an example of my organization problem:)

I learned once that people who have high anxiety like to shop because once you buy something it relieves anxiety. So I have anxiety issues so even grocery shopping is fun for me:) The other thing that helps relieve my anxiety is organization. At my house everything has a place and their is a place for everything.I may go a little overboard but it makes me feel better. I guess my organization is seeping into this blog so hopefully you are okay with it.

So this looks pretty scary because it is stuffed full but it is organized. On the right door I have an over the door shoe thing and on the left door I have a hat rack. I also have a rod for the bottom half of my closet for extra space. My closet is also color coordinated except for in the middle there where the arrow is pointing that is my shirt dresses and my new stuff so it has to be in a separate place. Once I have worn it once it goes with the other clothes. Right now I have a few fun new things I am saving for when work starts again. I didn't wear the clothes I got from the Nordstrom sale so that they can be my new "school clothes". Oh and my cardigans are on the bottom rod and shirts on top.That way I can pick a top and then a cardigan to go with it.

This is the rod. It is just from Walmart and it is really strong and it doubles my closet space which I really needed.

This is my hat rack that works perfect for scarfs. I love it because it doesn't take up space and I can see all my scarves.

I wouldn't be able to survive without my jean holder. I actually got this at Ross and I had the same one before until my kitty killed it by climbing up the side. It was only like $5 or something and they still have them after years and years:) Gotta love random Ross finds.

I love the rod because it splits up my clothes too. On one side I have my regular shirts and on the other are my shirt dress things that are longer.

This is were my gloves and tights are because I don't wear them very much so I pull them out when I need them and yes I may have a whole bin full or gloves. . .

Sock drawer

Undershirt drawer

My socks to wear with flats and oxfords

Perfect little spot

And there are my skirts. The only things not on black hangers are my skirts and dresses.

Okay so in this I have my workout clothes in the top three rows then my bras in the next and then belts in the next and some random random stuff at the bottom that I have no place for.

I hang up my cap sleeves that I use only for LAYERING not wearing by themselves. That is why they are away from my other clothes.

I also like to hang my clothes on my shoe thing. I pick a couple of things I haven't worn in a while to remind me to wear them again.

And the best part I can shut the door when I don't want to see anything!

The only thing I have problems with is organizing my sweats. They just drive me nuts because they don't fold well but who hangs up their sweats?

Fixed for now but soon they will be all messed up again.

And there it is. My closet. Love being organized and being able to see all my clothes so that I remember to wear them all:) Oh and everything has to be on black hangers.

So ladies if there is anyone out there that lives in a small house or has a small closet I hope this helps! If you ever need my help you know where to find me.

Enjoy!

Sunday Sales

I am sad to report that I have not heard much about sales this week. I will edit this post if I do hear about more but for right now here is what I've got. If you know of other good sales let me know.

Target 
This week target's tees are on sale again. All of their sandals, flats, and more are on sale between 30 and 70% off! I haven't worn their shoes much but it sounds like a great deal.

Nordstrom's sale is still going on. Prices go up August 5th so get there soon if you want some of the new great fall stuff. I wanted one of everything so go take a look.

Ross I know I have said this before but Ross still have a great shoe selection. If you have been thinking about going there but haven't yet now is the time. Once fall hits they seem to have less of a selections so go find those flats you need for fall.

Don't forget about groopdealz either. The have had some awesome stuff lately! You have to check it all the time though because stuff goes fast. They post new stuff every morning and afternoon. Usually I check it right when I wake up before I even get out of bed and then again during my lunch. Stuff is gone within hours so do what you have to:)


Bella Ella Last but not least always been checking Bella Ella's facebook page for their daily deals and did I mention that they have Instagram now! Also don't forget they do a give away every week so get following! Oh and Curvy ladies there is a separate Instagram and Facebook page for the curvy store.

Have a great week and as always Enjoy!

P.S. I will be having my small give away soon so follow me! If you dont have a blog or whatever  you can always follow me by e-mail. There is a place on the right hand side of my blog to do that. I will let you know of other ways to get entries soon.



Okay just found out that TARGET'S dresses are up to 40% off! It also looks like there are a bunch of other things on sale because it is the end of the season.

My mom has this and it is very flattering I borrow it all the time. $22

My sister has this and it is so cute with a tee underneath and some good thick legging! If I had some good leggings I would be buying this thing! $20.99

How cute are these for $15

Just go to the website there is all sorts of fun stuff.

Sunday Sales

I decided to post about sales I know of for the week each Sunday (hopefully) because I go through the newspaper and I get e-mails from different places about what's on sale. Here's what I know about for this week!

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is here! Right now you can only shop if you have a Nordstrom card but the sale starts July 19th! I have a card so I used some birthday money and got some cute stuff. 

Old Navy has some cute skirts that are marked down right now and you can also use the code ONSAVE20. This will expire July 17th.

Target has their awesome t-shirts are on sale this week. Plane ones are $6. Usually their sales go throughout the week.

Don't forget Ross is always great for good deals on shoes!