Ornate Green Coat

The holidays took me by storm, and I wasn't able to get my head above water enough to post! I have really missed doing my blog, and I am sad to miss out on all of the holiday outfits I had planned. Unfortunately, there isn't much I can do about it now, so we are moving forward. I am going to try to keep up with it better in this new year, but I am starting grad school which means I may not keep up with it as well as I would like. I will try my very best though!

Okay... enough of that.... I will start the new year with one of my favorite jackets. I love ornate things and to be comfortable. This coat is both of those things, and it is wonderful! I like to wear it with leggins for comfort, but I thrifted this skirt over the summer and thought it would look good with this coat. It is something different, and that is the fun part of fashion- trying new things!

Coat- Thrifted (Harold's)
Skirt- Thrifted (Unknown)
Shoes- Thrifted (Jessica Simpson)

Thrifted Thursday #6

If you have been following my blog, you know what today brings. Let's just get to it!

1. Merona Tweed Skirt

This was a skirt that I thrifted many years ago. I have loved it, but it no longer fits. I am selling it on poshmark if you are interested!

   

J. Crew / Sundance / J. Crew

2. WHBM Ruffle Shirt
I am such a sucker for the ruffle!

  
Ann Taylor / Bergdorf Goodman / Joie

3. Free People Short Sleeve Sweater
I love this sweater, but it is not my size. If you are interested, I am selling it on my Poshmark site.

  
Ralph Lauren / L.L. Bean / Woolrich

Grey and Red

I am bringing back my beloved red booties! These are some shoes that I thought long and hard about buying. I just wasn't sure just how many outfits I could wear them with. It has since become a mission. I am trying to find multiple ways, and it has been fun. My next way will be with a skirt somehow!

There is a place here in Houston called Harwin. It is full of cheap jewelry and accessories. It is a wonderful place! I always take a trip every summer to stock up for the school year. I bought this scarf over the summer there specifically for these booties. Like I said.. it's my mission... and it worked beautifully! I was happy that the reds complemented each other, because that doesn't always happen.

I am not sure if I like the bracelets with the outfit though. I am not one that enjoys wearing them, because I find they can get in the way, but I do like trying new things. This was one of those times. I will probably wear this outfit without them next time. What do you think?

A few of these items I have used in another post. The shirt was used in Upscaling your Average Tee, these shoes were used in An Apple a Day. It's fun to see how you can use your clothes in different ways!

Shirt- Thrifted (Threads 4 Thought)

Cardigan- Thrifted (LOFT)

Pants- Motherhood Maternity

Shoes- Thrifted (Gianni Bini)

Coral in Cold Weather

Coral looks great with tan skin and on the beach, but it can also look good with pale skin and jeans. Tan skin also looks good in a ll seasons as well, but I just embrace the pale skin, It's less maintenance. Ok, I am drifting.. back to the coral sweater. I love wearing the bright color in the fall. Sometimes I get into a rut of wearing neutral colors and more on the dark side, so it's nice to brighten it up a bit.

This sweater is comfortable and surprisingly warm. It's perfect for weather that is in the 60s, and preferably sunny. I also am enjoying wearing my burlap Toms during the fall instead of always grabbing for the boots. It's a nice change, and still looks earthy and fall-ish.

The holidays have officially started! It's my favorite time of the year, but also my busiest, as I am sure you can relate! I hope you stay warm, enjoy spending time with family, and wear bright colors!...at least every now and then.

Shirt- Thrifted (Gap)

Pants- Motherhood Maternity 

Shoes- Toms (Buy them HERE)

Vest with the Fur

It's a whopping 36 degrees today in Texas! I am loving that the cold weather decided to show up. That also means I get to break out my jackets and sweaters! I have to wear them as much as possible before it is back in the 80s, and there is no telling when that will happen.

 I also get the opportunity to wear my vest that I found thrifting. It is furry, warm, and I love it. It is also inspired for Thanksgiving that is coming up this week. Wearing leggings for Thanksgiving is a MUST! It is the only way I can survive the day. I don't mean that in a bad way. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. It's just that there is too much good food, and I have no self control, so leggings help me to cope with overeating. 

Unfortunately, I do have to report to work and teach today and tomorrow, but starting Wednesday there is a fire in my fireplace, me on the couch with a warm blanket, a hot tea in my cup, and a book in my hand. I can't wait!

Shirt- Merona ( Buy them HERE)

Leggings- Vera Wang (old)

Vest- Thirfted (Unknown)

Boots- Madden Girl (Buy them HERE)

Book Review + Outfit- The Martian

There is so much going on in the news about Mars currently, and I am soaking it up. I think it is very interesting. That is why I was so excited about this book and movie coming out. It was a different genre than I normally read, and I enjoyed it!

Below is the link to the book on goodreads

The Martian

What I Loved-
1. Watney. Oh Watney. He is so witty and definitely the comic relief in this book! There were a few times I actually laughed out loud.
2. The fact that it is set on Mars. So cool!
3. They jump from Watney's Mars logs to the story line on earth seamlessly. I was impressed with how Weir accomplished that.
4. The fact that I didn't want it to end, and I kind of miss Watney. I truly felt like he was real.
5. I love that I haven't read a book in a while where I gave it 5 stars on goodreads, and it felt great to do that again.

What I Didn't Love-
NOTHING! Even though it is VERY scientific, and I spent a good deal going, "huh?" I could easily skim and catch up to what was happening. I could imagine if I was a scientist, appreciating all the lingo and MacGyver tricks he pulls.

I would totally recommend this book!! It was fantastic and now I can't wait to see the movie!!

Shirt- Thrifted (Talbots)

Pants- Women With Control (buy them HERE)

Shoes- Merona

Vetern's Day

Today is a very important day! I truly believe that the men and women who protect this great nation are not always given the honor and respect they deserve. I feel as though they aren't always appreciated as much as they should be. The sacrifice they give is so great and is something that I can't even imagine doing. I am humbled by them and so thankful that they choose to do it!!

Thank you to all of our veterans out there! You have a special place in my heart, and you are always in my prayers! Thank you for your sacrifice and for keeping my family safe because of it.

I hope that everyone doesn't only take this day to recognize and appreciate them. Let's remember them always. I encourage you to lend a hand to help them when needed, give them the praise they deserve, and do any act of kindness you can think of to support them, for without them we would not be the country we are today!

Undershirt- Thrifted (Merona)

Sweater- Thrifted (Old Navy)

Pants- Motherhood Maternity

Boots- Steve Madden