Showing posts with label fashion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fashion. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

The Perfect Everyday Bag

"The only thing that separates us from the animals is our ability to accessorize" - Steel Magnolia's 

I am itching for a new pocket book (purse, bag, or whatever you want to call it). So my next few posts are all about bags! What I look for and where to find them. Today is all about a bag to carry everyday.

Here are some of the things I look for:

Color/Style: I prefer a classic look, nothing extremely trendy and usually neutral tones or pastels. It has to be something that's easy to pick up and fits in the hinge of my elbow. I recently bought a cross body bag the storage was amazing but it became such a hassle to just grab it and go (do you feel me?).

Pockets: Pockets make me happy. My bag needs lots of storage space. Have you guys heard of Thirty-one? Their bags have so, so many pockets. The descriptions don't give them justice.Take this bag, the fold over flap is a full size pocket. It has another large pocket (with a hidden zipper pocket, and two small accessory slots) and a front pocket that I always slip my mail into. Can you count how many times I said 'pocket'?

Size: I like big bags and I cannot lie. This is my everyday bag so it needs to fit everything including my planner, wallet, mail, lipstick, pens, etc. I'll show in my 'What's in my purse' post later this week (it might be a long post).


Price: I am not the kind of girl to carry a bag for a full year we're doing good if I carry it for a full season. It's just so much fun to switch it up. For that reason, it's typically not something I invest more than $40.00 in (honestly we may be closer to $30). So, T.J. Maxx and Marshalls are my favorite stores to find designer bags for cheap(er).

Welp, that pretty much covers it for my everyday purse. What kind of purses do you look for? Is there a brand you just love? I'd love to hear your comments! Thanks for stopping by!


Thursday, January 9, 2014

Friday Favorites!

Happy Friday y'all! Are y'all ready for the weekend? I am. This has been my first full week since the Holidays and I'll be the first to admit that I've got used to the leisure life :). Okay on to my favorites for the week. I'll keep this one short and sweet.

1. Russian Tea! Momaw and I picked up a mason jar full of Russian Tea mix at a church bizarre.  It's a spicy, orange tea. Three scoops of mix and some hot water and I am a happy, happy girl. Going to have to find a recipie for you guys!

2. The Library's late hours on Thursday. I picked up Why We Broke Up and The Light Between Oceans (from my Reading List) http://kbunnylove.blogspot.com/2014/01/2014-reading-list.html?m=1


3. Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse Foundation. It's creamy, blend-able and medium coverage without making you look like 'cake face.' It does come in a pump but I enjoy the jar much better.
4. The SacconeJolys channel on YouTube. I love watching their daily vlogs especially their baby girl, Emelia! Also, they have 6 dogs!! Which means they're even crazier than me!

5. This Coach Outlet and Purse. I am pretty sure it's probably last seasons purses but for 70% off who cares? Maybe you. I don't know. But that's okay, more for me :)

I am liking up with Jennifer from thediaryofarealhousewife.blogspot.com and Lauren from thelaurenelizabeth .com 



Wednesday, November 13, 2013

#OOTD




Is there anything better than leggings and boots? I submit that there is not. Plus I love this shirt because it's really just a regular sweater with sequins. Sequins make everything more fun! As far as the makeup goes, I am wearing the Comfort Zone Palette from Wet N Wild. I've been obsessing over YouTube makeup tutorials lately. I keep hearing that this palette is a dupe for Urban Decay's Naked 2 palette (not to mention it's $35 cheaper). I don't own a Naked Palette so I have no idea if this is truly a dupe but honestly I don't care because I am loving the colors.

Necklace: Target
Earrings: Claires
Top: Maurices (here)
Leggings: Walmart
Socks: Maurices (here)
Boots: Marshalls (similar, similar)

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

#OOTD






 

Please ignore the image quality here (as well as any strange faces I may be making), I am still learning. Today is Laundry Day. I hate Laundry Day because it reminds me how much I dislike my dryer. I love laundry day because it makes me wear things I wouldn't normally wear.  This purple over shirt is the result of Laundry Day. It's a hidden gem in my closet. It's like a shirt, crop top, and scarf all in one. It came from a little boutique I frequent in Boone, North Carolina. I find that most of my statement pieces from from boutiques (or Marshalls) Why don't I wear this top more?

Jacket: Marshalls (similar at H&M,  similar and cheaper at Forever21)
Top: Lucky Penny
Tank: Maurices (current stock)
Jeans: no idea??? (just medium wash straight leg number)
Boots: Marshalls (similar at DSW)
Watch: Bijuju (similar, similar)