Keep It Simple...

Happy Thursday my loves. 

Or should I say-TGIT!!!

Thank Goodness It's Thursday. During the summer, Thursday marks the end of the work week for me. I'm totally excited about that. I hope every one's day has gotten off to a splenderific start! Mine has definitely started on the right foot because I was able to wake up next to 'the dude' this morning. He makes me smile so much!

Gasp! I'm being wayyy too sentimental here. I need to toughen up because you all did NOT come here to hear about my mushy love life.

**snaps out of it**

Okay, so let's talk about how comfortable outfits like this make me...

Thrifted Belt and Purse

I love that I can chill in it without feeling too dressed up and I can even wear it on a casual date without feeling underdressed.

I feel like overall I'm a pretty simple chic. I love classic pieces, bold colors, cute T-shirts, and pretty shoes. And most of all-comfort and versatility! What girl doesn't, right!?

I have noticed though since I began blogging a year and a half ago, that I tend to lean more towards neutral colors as opposed to bold and bright. As Tim Gunn would put it-'I stay safe'!

I love mixing different pops of color here and there but for the most part, I am pretty....well, safe! I admire the ability of other bloggers who are able to mix patterns and wear awesomely colorblocked outfits. Though I have a ton of color in my wardrobe, I'm just not able to go out everyday like I'm ripping the runway-especially not when I'm just going to run errands. So I keep it minimally simple.

Cargos-GAP

Sometimes I feel as if my 'fits are a little too boring. Take this outfit for instance...

Wedges-Platos

In the grand scheme of things, there's really not much that stands out about it. It's just a simple T-shirt, rolled up cargo's, and studded wedges. Nothing to run home and tell mom about.

But there is something special about it in my eyes-it's classic, it's unexpected, and most of all it's ME-safe, simple, and real!!

Rocker Tee-SportsZone

Do you ever feel like your 'fits are too 'safe and simple' to blog about?

What's the definition of 'edge' in your eyes?

Thanks for reading...

XOXOXOXO

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Trendy Tuesday: 5 Summer Wardrobe Essentials

Happy Tuesday lovelies.  I hope every one's day has gotten off to a fabulous start!! It's my favorite day of the 'blog week'-Trendy Tuesday. This week I wanted to do something a little different so I composed a list of my favorite trends and put them all in one set. Often when getting dressed, I tend to only capitalize on wearing one trend that will essentially speak for the whole outfit. But then I thought, what would happen-or rather, what would it look like if I put all of my favorite trends together in one outfit? Something like this I suppose...

5 Summer Wardrobe Essentials... by sherockwell featuring a lace blouse

 Take the statement necklace-that piece speaks for itself and is usually the centerpiece of any outfit but how about pairing it with a solid color peplum top and minty pants. Put some wedges on your feet and carry along a chambray top; that could double as a cardigan for those cold restaurant or movie dates. The chambray has to be my absolute favorite just because it's so interchangeable. Take away the peplum, add the chambray, and you have created a totally different and subtle look that incorporates all (well most) of this seasons' hottest trends. If you were planning a fashion event and you could only choose 5 of your favorite trends, which ones would you pick? How would you style them? I can't wait to hear your thoughts.Thanks for reading...XOXOXOXOXO

 



Savin' Maven Monday: Grab Bag Sale

Hello and Happy Monday lovelies!

I hope everyone had a great weekend. Mine was pretty great. I spent time with my amazing family on Friday and I spent all day Saturday with the dude (swoon). I attended church on Sunday, spent more time with the dude and now I'm back here for Savin' Maven Monday.

On Friday, I showed you guys this bag from Plato's Closet...

Well, a couple of weeks ago they had a huge 'grab bag' sale.

What exactly is a grab bag sale,  you ask?

It's a shopaholics dream come true. I tell you!!! When you enter the store,  you get a bag (or as many bags as you would like) and you will get whatever you fit into that bag for only $15!!!

Catch #1: The bag can only be filled with clearance items-that was cool because the lovely workers at Plato's had the clearance items all sectioned off in the front of the store.

Catch #2: The bag just might've been smaller than my pinky toe! No seriously...I don't know the dimensions of the bag but it was similar to a small Hallmark shopping bag or one of the the small bags that they give you at Bath & Body Works when you purchase travel items.

Soooo, my mind immediately kicked into overdrive. I had to devise a plan. I will pick out anything that catches my eye and sort later. I arrived at the store at 9AM (opening time was 10AM) so I had my route pretty much figured out.

When the doors opened, I asked for two bags and went to work. In the end, I only used one of those bags. Here's what I was able to tuck, roll, and fold all into one mini sized shopping bag for $15...

2 jackets

(Forever XXI/H&M)

3 body-con skirts

(TJ Maxx/American Apparel/TJ Maxx)

2 pencil skirts

(Forever XXI/Express)

4 flirty skirts

(Old Navy/Forever XXI)

3 dresses

(H&M/Divided/Gap)

3 shirts



(Charlotte Rousse/Aeropostale/??)

AND

1 pair of shorts

(Ann Taylor)

Since I didn't try the items on, some of them will be going because I can't fit them. Either way, I ended up with 18 gently used-some even brand new-items.

 My original total was $211.50 and I got all of this for only $15.75!!!

Talk about a major score. I LIVE for sales like these!!!

What do you think?

I would love for you to share one of your greatest shopping trips with me.

Oh, by the way, thanks for reading!

It means a ton!

XOXOXOXOXO

Friday Favorites: Vol #17

Happy Friday my loves!!

I'm feeling so great that it's the end of the week. I can't wait to see what the weekend has in store for me. My day has actually gotten off to a more than amazing start already. As if a simple 'I LOVE YOU' text from the dude wasn't enough, he paid me a surprise visit on his break. I'm such a simple chic-it's the little things that make the most difference to me.

Well, enough of the mushy stuff-let's get into the grit and glamour.

Here are a few of my other favorites from the past couple of weeks.

DIY-cap toe heels. I purchased these heels from Forever 21 during one of their Christmas sales. I believe they were included in a Buy 1, Get 1 FREE special. I really have no use for a pair of plain gold heels so I decided to get crafty with them and add a neon pink cap toe. Not yet sure whether I will be posting the details for this DIY.

These 'Paisley' heels that I found on clearance at Target. I tell you, I absolutely love their clearance sales. I had been eyeing these babies since they made their entrance 3 months ago, however $29.99 a pop was just way too expensive for my frugal pockets. So I waited...and waited until I found them for a fraction of the cost. The gold ones were $8.98 and the leopards were $14.98. I also got a plain black patent leather pair for $14.98. So all three pair came up to about $40.

I love this JCrew bubble necklace-especially with the polka dots. This baby retails for $150 but I was able to find it on eBay for $16. Talk about a major steal of a deal!!

This one is a little corny but I love my sister's handwriting. She always draws cute little pics for me when she gives me cards. 

Now reading Dear Drama by Braya Spice. If you've been following for a while then you know that I'm an absolute book worm. I always have a constant rotation of at least 5 books to read at any given time. Maybe one day I will do a post on my personal library.

My latest thrifty find. Cognac knee boots-thrifted for $3.98. I died when I saw these. First off, I have the same pair in grey and they fit like a champ; so when I saw that these were not only my size but practically brand new, I HAD TO HAVE THEM!!

My mag swag over the past couple of weeks. I love reading-so any type of literature is of interest to me-especially when colorful pictures are involved.

A new piece of abstract artwork for my home. My sister gave me this as a birthday gift. She hated to part with it, but I was so glad to accept it. I can't wait to hang it!!

Last but definitely not least-my shopping bag from Plato's closet. They had a killer 'grab bag' sale last weekend. Stay tuned on Monday as I show you all 20 items that I was able to score for $15. I've been trying to get the dude to let me borrow his video cam so that I could actually record the haul but he probably forgot. Oh well, either way, the haul will be posted on Monday-rain or shine.

What were some of your favorite things from this week?

Do share...

And thanks a ton for reading...

XOXOXOXOXO

Trendy Tuesday: Wedge City

Hello and Happy Tuesday my loves!!!

I hope your day is going well thus far. I know that I'm a little late in posting but better late than never, right!?

You all know just how much I love Trendy Tuesday. It's one of my most favorite features of the blog and I get so excited to post each week because it allows me a chance to really tap into my creative, artistic side.

Today, well this week rather....no lemme rephrase that-for the past couple of years I've really been coveting wedges. It's seems like now they're more popular than ever and I can see exactly why.

Here are the reasons why I die for them and find them so irresistible...

***They're comfy-no matter how tall or uncomfortable the heel may appear, the platform portion provides a level of comfort that can't be compared to the most worn flat shoe in your closet.

***They make your legs look extremely long-enough said! Who doesn't want long legs!!??

***They're classic- I'm not sure that wedges ever went out of style and I'm not certain that they ever will. I personally am a faithful purchaser of the wedge.

***They're hella easy to style-it doesn't matter if you rock 'em with shorts, skirts, dresses, or pants-you're guaranteed to turn heads.

SWERVE!!!

Wedge City... by sherockwell featuring floral wedges

What's your take on the ever so classic wedge?
How do you like to wear yours?

Thanks for reading...
XOXOXOXO

It's Been A While...

Hello and Happy Monday my loves!!!

I know it's been a while. 

I've totally missed visiting and interacting with each and every one of you but sometimes a break is very much needed. I do appreciate the fact that you all have continued to visit and comment though. 

It means everything and more to me. 

Now...on to what you came here for...

This fit...

Well this skirt, in particular, is EVERYTHING to me. It's one of the few items that I actually spent more than $5 on. Haha! How cheap does that make me sound!? 

Now don't get it twisted-the skirt was on sale AND I had a coupon for it so I kinda had no choice.

I even got a size too big because it was the last one left and I was that much in love with it.

Skirt-Target

I had no earthly idea what to pair it with so I reached for my old faithful chambray and from there I went. Because the skirt has elastic in the waist I paired the 'fit with a printed belt to sorta cover up the waistband. Please excuse my facial expression though, I think I was in the middle of yelling some sort of expletive to my camera because it was hot and as you can see the shots were coming out a bit blurry.

I desperately need a new camera. I'm patiently awaiting Black Friday so that I can stand in the lines to get one. Then I won't have to worry about my pics coming out like this anymore...

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I was almost ready to end this post by saying that I didn't have on anything thrifted but then I remembered this vintage Dooney & Bourke purse. It has become my all time fave because it's so versatile and can literally be worn with anything. What a great $4.98 investment!

Purse-Thrifted (Dooney & Bourke)/Chambray+Belt-NY&Co.

Oh yeah, I can't forget about these wedges. They were Buy 1, get 1 for a penny at Wet Seal so I purchased these and a cognac colored pair for $15 last summer. I loves a great deal.

Now tell me...are any of you guilty of purchasing something that's not your size only because it's the last one left?

Be honest-I can't be the only one who does that!!!

LOL

Thanks for reading!

XOXOXOXO

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Pocket Squares...

Yay!!! It's Thursday my loves. 

For some of us that means time to go back to work and for others, you lucky souls, it means that you have an extra, super duper extended weekend!!! 

I hope everyone enjoyed their time off on the 4th-eating lots of great cookout food and spending time with family and friends. I spent most of my day enjoying some uninterrupted quality time with my favorite dude so that was definitely the highlight of my day off. Since we've both been working extra hours at our jobs we kinda just lounged around. I didn't even get to capitalize on the chance to wear any of my 'Independence Day' inspired clothing items but oh well. This outfit post will have to suffice. 

 

If you all have been following then you are well aware of my reluctance to wear any type of skirt. I prefer short ones, if any, but definitely not midis. I'm not sure what it is about them. Because my body structure is so boxy-no hips, no definitive waistline-I just don't think that they are too flattering on me. However, I decided to give this one a try for no other reasons than these:

#1... It has pockets. I die when I find pocketed skirts and dresses.

Midi Skirt-Thrifted

#2... It's my absolute favorite shade of red

#3...I was able to pair these great accessories with it. Sidenote: I couldn't decide on which watch to wear, so I ended up wearing them both.

#4...These $8 platform wedges gave the look just the rustic, vintage feel I was going for.

Platform Wedges-Platos

#5...The squares of this shirt paired with this gold/silver mixed necklace made me ever so happy.

Necklace/Shirt-NY&Co

#6...This $.99 thrifted belt sealed the deal. It's such a statement piece!

Even with the pairing of some great accessories, I'm still on the fence about my feelings towards midi skirts.

Belt-Thrifted

How do you feel about midi skirts in general?

And what do you think of mine?

Thanks for reading.

XOXOXOXO

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Trendy Tuesday: American Girl

Hey loves!

It's Tuesday. One day before yet another day off! How do you guys plan on spending your holiday? I can't wait for a cold glass of wine and a fresh grilled burger. I plan to relax in the shade, view some fireworks, and hopefully get to wear some, one, or maybe even ALL of these clothing items. At the same damn time!

American Girl... by sherockwell featuring blue sunglasses


Which combination of red, white, and blue are you planning to wear?


Thanks for reading!
XOXOXOXOXO