Hump Day Pops of Coral...

What day is it!!??

What day is it!!??

What day is it!!??

It's HUMP DAY!!!

Woot Woot!

LOL...I'm such a dork...as I began writing this post all I could think about was this silly

 Hump Day commercial that has me balled over in laughter every time I see it.

I'm so glad that we are halfway through the workweek. I've really been on it this week-catching alot of couponing deals to build my stockpile before my little man gets here. I'm happy I don't have much planned for the weekend other than getting my Peanut registered at store #2. That means I can focus my energy on reorganizing my home and getting things prepared for our first annual

Mother-Daughter Red Tag Boutique sale that my mom and I will be holding at the end of October.

Yesterday on the blog I discussed how to wear the whole "coral trend" and though it's not particularly a fall color, I plan to incorporate it into my wardrobe anyway.  

I think this color works at its best when styled as an accessory hue.

For example, the necklace, purse, and bag that I added to this 'fit complimented it very well and added just a touch of edge.

It's amazing how much a pop of color can bring out an otherwise ordinary outfit.

I'm a classic type of girl so when I'm out shopping, I tend to look for neutral pieces that can be remixed and paired with several combinations for different looks.

So when I found this 99 cent striped chambray and these shorts at a $2 clearance I knew they would last a while in my wardrobe.

Both pieces are hella comfy, which makes great for my growing belly...

and I love the menswear inspired vibe that this look is giving me!!

Chambray/Belt-Thrifted | Purse-NY&Co | Sandals-Old Navy | Necklace-Platos

What color do you pair with your neutrals to give them a much needed pop?

I can't wait to hear from you!

Thanks for reading.

XOXOXOXO

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How To Wear: Coral

Hello and Happy Tuesday my loves....

It's been a while, huh!?

Between baby stuff, work stuff, and school stuff I haven't had much time to focus on my blogger stuff but I made it my business to devote some time to writing today. Tuesday is actually one of my favorite days of the blog week because I get to discuss my favorite trends.  In this week's edition of my 'How to Wear Trends' series I wanted to focus on a color which seems to be the go to hue for all things chic and fabulous.

Coral is one of those beautiful shades of pink that I just can't get enough of. It's actually one of those tints that doubles as a neutral for me because it goes so well with everything.

Dress it up, dress it down-I'm sure this trend will be here to stay for much of the fall season.

How To Wear: Coral by sherockwell featuring a pocket watch

 

H&M cut out sleeve top, $32 / Floral peplum top, $27 / Navy blazer / Paul & Joe Sister clothing, $135 / Light blue ripped skinny jeans, $36 / Cameo Rose aztec tribal skirt, $16 / JustFabulous tan platform sandals / River Island coral heels shoes, $71 / Flat / BCBGMAXAZRIA clutch / 10 Bells handbag, $19 / H M shoulder bag, $24 / Blu Bijoux necklace / Fornash bracelet / Pocket watch

Are you a fan of this shade? If so, how do you plan to incorporate it into your fall wardrobe?   I can't wait to hear from you!   Until then, thanks for reading... XOXOXOXOXO

 

A Shift Dress and 99 Cent Nine West...

Hello and Happy Thursday my loves.

I hope each of you are off to a great start! We are one day closer to the end of the work week. I personally am looking forward to the weekend as I'm finally going out to add things to my baby registry. I'm making an event out of it-as I do with everything these days-so stay tuned for updates.

Speaking of making a big deal out of things, I definitely made it a HUGE deal when I found these adorable Nine West sandals at my local thrift store for all of 99 cents! Brand spanking new! I'm not sure who is giving away such great pieces but I am truly thankful for them because they've saved me a pocketful of money over the years. These shoes would easily go for well above $40 in the retail store.

So I say yes to 99 cent Nine West.

I decided to pair them with this cute little geometric shift dress that I found in NY & Company a few years back. 

The thing about getting great deals on shoes and clothing is that you often tend to forget about the gems that are hidden in the corners of your closet. At least I do anyway!! I wonder if that means I need to start getting rid of things? 

Nah!!!!

 I've never been one to follow the shopping rule which states that you shouldn't spend your money on items that you won't wear right away. My garments almost always sit for a full season before I feel like it's the perfect time to pull them out. This ensemble, for instance, was purchased at least 1.5 years ago.

As my baby bump takes off in size, I try to scan my closet for easy yet functional pieces so this shift dress was perfect.  

This style of dress is the business for an expecting woman and for any woman in general because there's just so much that you can do with them. If you're into shift dresses you should definitely see my most recent post which discusses additional ways to style them.

I love it when you find a piece in your closet and it just so happens that you have all of the right accessories to go along with it. 

That totally happened here!!!

Can't you tell!?

Dress/Cardigan/Accessories-NY&Co | Sandals (via Nine West)/Purse-Thrifted

Now it's your turn to sound off! 

I'm curious to know how long after purchasing your clothing, shoes, accessories, ect. remain in your closet before you decide to wear them?

Are you a semi hoarder like myself or do you purge your closet each year?

I can't wait to hear from you!

Thanks a bunch for reading.

XOXOXOXO

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How To Wear: Shift Dresses

Hello and Happy Tuesday my loves.

I hope each of you had a great Labor Day weekend. I had a very fun filled weekend with my family and I sort of relaxed and got some things together in my house on my 'free Monday'. Today marks my first official day back at work in over 9 weeks so I'm attempting my blog posts may be pretty sporadic times throughout the day though I will attempt to remain on a good schedule especially for you all. I really do enjoy reading your comments and interacting with all of you so I will try my best to keep everything consistent.

In this week's 'How To Wear' series, I want to discuss one of my favorite pieces to transition into the fall with-shift dresses. These babies are everything. They are so easy to style and and the end result with any shift dress is always effortless yet pulled together for a nice, clean look.

I especially like the variety of styles, patterns, and fabrics which make styling that much more simplistic.

I really enjoy the flirty, casual, and edgy looks listed below but you can also tone your dresses down a little by pairing them with riding boots, loafers, and oxfords.

How To Wear: Shift Dresses by sherockwell featuring high heel shoes

Topshop rayon dress / Little Mistress chiffon wedding dress, $77 / River Island black and white dress, $34 / Ted Baker lace cardigan / Merona blazer / Saks Fifth Avenue slingback pumps / GUESS black thigh high boots / Steve Madden high heel shoes / Charlotte Russe straw purse / Michael Kors bracelet jewelry / Blu Bijoux coral bib necklace

How do you like to style your shift dresses?   I can't wait to hear from you!   Until then, thanks for reading. XOXOXOXOXO

 

Friday Favorites: Vol #33

Happy Friday my loves!!!!

I am sooo excited that it's the end of the week! Cheers to the freaking weekend already. I started back to work a couple of weeks ago so my days are dragging something serious. It's always a pleasure when the weekend rolls around. As I mentioned in this post, I'm super excited about THIS weekend in particular because I will be attending my very first blogger event. My goal is to actually attend one of the big conferences within the next year so we shall see how well that goes. 

I also love Fridays on the blog because once a month I share with you some of my favorite things that took place within the month. Lots of deals, savings, and all around good ish!!

Let's begin with Target's latest clearance sale which happened a few weekends ago. For two days, all of their summer clearance was an additional 20% off. I went absolutely nuts when I saw this because for one, I've never seen them have a sale like this; two, I had been eyeing tons of cute summer pieces waiting for them to be reduced; and three, Target is my all time favorite store in the whole wide world so it was only right that I partake in the madness. Speaking of madness, I recently collaborated with Target for a super sweet post about their wedding registry. See what all the fuss is about here.

FREE Restaurant.com gift cards that I won through a sweepstakes on Crowdtap. Crowdtap is a brand developing program that offers you a chance to sound off about your favorite brands and products through random surveys and various opportunities to share new brands through social media. They also offer sample shares every once in a while. A while ago, I was chosen to receive a sample share opportunity from Old Navy where my bestie and I both got to try their new denim for FREE.  

PS: Restaurant.com has a crazy sale going on this weekend...$4 for $25 worth of restaurant certificates. Um yes, I'll take them!

September magazine subscriptions. All or most of these were FREE!!! I usually share the deals that I get on my Facebook page so be sure to 'like' the page by clicking here.

This week's library find. Such a great book with awesome shopping tips.

Recent thrift store finds. I love finding critically acclaimed self help books while thrifting. Great titles for only a small fraction of the cost!

I recently got myself back into couponing and I've been saving a ton since. It's very time consuming but so well worth it. This trip to Harris Teeter cost me $43.xx but then I received a promotion from Quilted Northern that gave me back $15 just for purchasing their brand and filling out a short survey for them. That took my total down to $27.xx for this shopping trip.

I love stocking up on paper products and a couple of weeks ago CVS was having a great special. I believe I spent $28.xx on this trip and got back $16 bringing my total down to $12.xx for this haul. I LOVE CVS...their prices may seem a little expensive but they always, always, always offer great coupons and money rewards back on featured products.

Now...on to the cute baby stuff.

My lil Peanut's very first pair of Timberland boots. Found at the thrift for $5!!! They're in such great condition too. Since he will be born in December, he can wear them immediately to keep his little toes warm during the winter months. 

So my local library has a 'FREE Magazine' box. I like to go there often just to see what they have in the box. And all of the magazines that I showed you previously, from my own personal stash, get donated into this box once I'm done reading and ripping out my inspiration pages from them. Recently I lucked up on a whole slew of old Parents magazines. I'm sure these have some inspiration gems hidden in them.

Another great find from the thrift. I saw this same book in Target for $20 last week and I got it for $1. I don't do full price.

My absolutely FREE pamper purchase from Amazon.com. This deal was too sweet to pass up on. They always offer great deals on diapers when you sign up for the Amazon Mom program. Like my FB Page for more in depth breakdowns of deals like this. 

Just in case you are a new visitor, the honey and I are having a BOY this December. We are completely overjoyed.  Read more about our gender reveal here.

What a way to end a post!!!

What were some of your favorite things this week/month?

I can't wait to hear from you.

Until next time. Have a great weekend.

XOXOXOXOXO

Shopping for the Perfect Wedding Gift...

**This post is sponsored by Target but all opinions and views are my own.** 

Weddings are very sentimental and emotional moments for all involved in the process. Having only witnessed very few ceremonies myself, I'm still torn as to whether my favorite part of the nuptials is watching the groom kiss his bride, seeing their first dance, or partaking in the reception portion where the couples tear into the gifted items that they will forever share as husband and wife.

Granted, people should be appreciative for the gifts that they receive but realistically speaking, what if the couple is dissatisfied with what they've been given? Target's Wedding Registry will ensure that each couple receives just what they want and need on their special day. The Wedding Registry offered at Target gives a great variety of distinct, one of a kind gifts that will make any couples wedding day one to remember. The best part about Target's Wedding Registry is that you can shop for your favorite couple from the convenience of your own home by visiting  the Target Wedding Catalog. Now how awesome is that!!??   Target's Wedding theme of 'Be Yourself, Together' is one that is unique to each individual couple and/or relationship. This theme celebrates the individuality of two totally opposite people by providing two very different products that, when gifted together, add up to exude the essence of a very special relationship.  My honey and I are complete polar opposites when it comes to getting our hands dirty in the kitchen. I love to cook and bake while he has no idea what a spice rack is. On the contrary, I couldn't work a grill if I tried but he enjoys it. Therefore, the perfect #TargetWedding gifts for a couple like us would include the  Calphalon Cookware Set along with the Chefmate Grilling Set. 

Something for me and something for him. What a perfect wedding gift!

Feel free to see some other great gift combinations by following along on your social media sites using the  #TargetWedding tag.

How do you go about picking out wedding gifts? Do you purchase one gift for both parties or will you be adhering to Target's 'Be Yourself, Together' theme from here on out?

I can't wait to hear from you!!!

Thanks so much for visiting?

XOXOXOXOXO

Celebrating Life...

**This article is sponsored by Deer Park® Brand Nature's Blends™ Fruit Flavored Beverages but all opinions and views are my own.**

Hello my loves!

I hope each one of you are off to a great start today.

I'm extremely excited that we are halfway through the work week. I'm also extremely excited that we have our 6 month prenatal appointment today in order to check up on our little Peanut. Annndddd I'm additionally excited that I will be attending my very first bloggers event this weekend-not to mention that I have all of my blog posts planned for the remainder of the month. For us as bloggers, that's HUGE!!! It's amazing the power of an editorial calendar and proper planning.

Needless to say my excitement level has been pretty over the top these last couple of days. I began my fall classes on Monday and my professor was discussing joy and how we should cherish life and celebrate each day happily, regardless of our circumstances. She hit the nail right on the head with that one. I've been attempting to adapt to that theory personally and it's been working out wonderfully. I've found that when you surround yourself with positivity, life is much more enjoyable.

 Thus, I've always loved this famous quote by Maya Angelou:

My life is very far from perfect but I'm happy with what I do have. Often things get difficult but I choose to press on and not complain. I choose instead to celebrate life and love with family and friends. Oftentimes, life moves so fast that you lose contact with those who matter the most. However, when you do reconnect, things pick right back up where they left off.  This weekend I reunited with a couple of girlfriends to celebrate friendship, life, and a little bit of Latin music at a local festival.

 

  We learned salsa, ate some great food, and found out about more awesome events that we can attend together.

This celebration of friendship came at the perfect time as I have recently teamed up with Deer Park ® Nature’s Blends™ to launch their 'Celebrate Life Naturally' campaign.

 Deer Park ® Nature’s Blends™ Spring Water & Real Juice is  a unique combination of 5% juice, natural fruit flavors and a touch of pure cane sugar. 

Nature's Blends

With four different varieties to choose from it’s naturally a great choice when you’re looking for flavour indulgence.
Acai-Grape Kiwi-Orange Mango-Peach Lemon-Mint
If you're the type of person who enjoys celebrating life, you can join in on the fun as well by heading over to the Deer Park ® Nature’s Blends™ Facebook page every Friday to share the many beautiful ways that you celebrate life naturally. So head on over this Friday to share your story-you never know who you may inspire or motivate-testimonies are POWERFUL!!!   Thank You so much for reading.   I look forward to hearing your stories.   Until next time... XOXOXOXO