Most Popular Items + Style Inspiration

Happy Friday!

I hope you have had a wonderful week.  It has been a busy week for me, and I am very happy that it is Friday.  I am looking forward to relaxing this weekend, and catching up with Project Runway All Stars, and continuing my re-watching of Downton Abbey.

This week I tackled some big projects on my "to do" list, like erasing my entire computer, and re-installing the old OS in order to be able to install the new OS, and all the applications.  Other than a flashing ??? (question mark) after I erased the hard drive - that was my only problem - which I was able to solve. I have installed most of my applications, I believe, and now, I am just finishing up my Lightroom and Photoshop presets, and some additional font installs.   This process was long overdue - but I am so happy to have accomplished it!

Now, on to more "to do" items... and, some great shopping deals this President's Day weekend...

This is a long post - with a lot of great re-caps of my favorites of the week. I hope you make it through the entire post to the end!  There are a lot of good deals - and outfit inspiration!

MOST POPULAR ITEMS

My favorite $20 sweater.

This $24 sweater - in great spring colors.

This pink sweater I would like to buy.

This leopard cardigan as low as $16.

This funnel neck tunic for $23.

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Red Sweater Style for Valentine's Day

See full look HERE

These leopard booties are on sale for 40% off! And the flat heeled version is also 40% off.

See full look HERE

Happy Valentine's Day!

Did anyone else love this day when they were a kid? It was one of my favorite "school" holidays.  For our Valentine's Day classroom party, we would all decorate our own "mailbox" with hearts and wrapping paper. Then everyone in the class would "mail" a Valentine card to our classmates.  I always had so much fun opening up each card from a fellow classmate.  I "loved" the day.  Mostly because I loved craft projects, like making the fun mailbox. But, also, probably because it was fun to see what boy sent me a cute card!

Anyway, with it being the day of all things red and pink, I thought I would share these red sweater outfits. These looks show how to style and accessorize a bold red sweater.  My favorite is mixing leopard with the red, but I also love denim on denim with the addition of the white shoes.  And, right now, white booties and pumps, or any white shoe is very popular!

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Blush Pink Sweater + White Skinny Jeans Outfit

SHOP THE LOOK

1. Pink Fuzzy Sweater // 2. Stud Earrings // 3. Floral Scarf

4. Leather Satchel // 5. White Skinny Jeans // 6. Mules

The blush pink sweater and white skinny jean outfit today was inspired by my post on Friday.  Since our style prompt today on The Blended Blog is today is to re-create a look from someone, and I thought I would use this outfit from one of the first bloggers I followed, Pink Peonies.  Her personal style has two sides - one more edgy and the other more feminine.  Personally, I prefer the edgier-side.  For her more feminine side, she has launched her own design business and has created some beautiful pieces, like this lace blouse or this lace skirt that are both on sale for 70% off.

As far as this look, it is a perfect transitional outfit from winter to spring.  The lightness of the white jeans with the blush and the beige, and that floral scarf (that is only $10) brings it all together.  And, if you are looking for a lighter-weight sweater to go with this look, I found this one that is on sale for $24.

Last thing, be sure to head over The Blended Blog and see what outfits my fellow friends are re-creating.  My good friend, Deena, is re-creating one of my style boards!  And, I love the look she created.  (Be sure to head to her blog to see which look of mine she re-created - and to see the kind things she wrote about me HERE.) Besides great style (and hair), Deena is a supportive friend, and someone I wish was my neighbor - so we could hang out and talk.  She has the best personality - makes me laugh - and shares in my love of old school hip-hop/rap music!

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Last Minute Amazon Prime Valentine's Day Gifts + Moto Jacket Style

See outfit details HERE

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This week is Valentine's Day - can you believe it?  The weeks just keep flying by.  How can it be mid February already!

Yesterday, I shared five ways to style a moto jacket, and as I was going through my Pinterest boards, I realized I had even more ways I had styled a moto jacket.  With Valentine's Day this week, I thought these looks with the red jeans, and the heart necklaces were perfect!  And, with St. Patrick's Day next month, I thought the green sweater outfit was also a great pick.

One other thing, I would like to say a big "thank you" to my friend, Sarah who is a fellow Blended Blog friend.  She said the kindest things about me yesterday for our #TBBLoveHop.  You can read more about what she wrote HERE.  Sarah is someone I hope I get to hang out with in the future. She is the genuine friend - who is fun - and I would love getting to know better.  

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Five Ways To Style a Moto Jacket

SHOP THE LOOK

1. Tee // 2. Earrings // 3. Moto Jacket

4. Grey Jeans // 5. Bag // 6. Mules

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1. Plaid Shirt (Only $6) // 2. Earrings // 3. Boots // 4. Jeans

5. Lipstick // 6. Card Wallet // 7. Leather Jacket

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1.  Sunglasses // 2.  Earrings 

3. Striped Tee // 4. Girlfriend Jeans // 5. Moto Jacket

6. Crossbody Bag // 7.  Leopard Sneakers

SHOP THE LOOK
1.  Tee // 2.  Earrings  // 3. Sunglasses  // 4. Biker Jacket
5.  Leopard Flats // 6. Quilted Bag // 7. Jeans

SHOP THE LOOK

1. Moto Jacket (similar) // 2. Jeans // 3.  Cami // 4. Earrings   

5. Bag // 6.  Suede Boots

In keeping with my commitment to try to show you as many ways to maximize items in your closet, today, I am sharing five different ways to style a moto jacket.  My moto jacket is one of my favorite jackets.  I wear it a lot in the spring and fall.  I find it can be worn so many different ways and pretty much works with most of my outfits.

 The first outfit is one of my favorites. I love the almost all black look with a pop of pink.  The jeans are actually more of a dark grey, not a true black.  Another favorite look is the one with the red buffalo plaid shirt. (That plaid shirt happens to be on sale for $6!).  This look is more of a 90s inspired outfit.

As I have shown with these outfits, moto jackets can also be worn with solids, as well as stripes and prints, like the outfit where I mixed leopard and stripes.  Or you can style a moto jacket with beige and some leopard print shoes.

A black moto jacket can also be styled with lighter colors, like the blush pink and beige.  You don't always have to style it with darker colors.

For me, my black moto jacket is a closet staple, and one purchase that I am so glad I bought.  Moto jackets can range in price.  You can splurge on a leather option, or opt for a lesser expensive faux leather one.  I have rounded up some moto jackets that I have found.   I found this moto jacket that is on sale for $53 or this one on sale for $64.

UNDER $100

OVER $100

MIX AND MATCH STYLE GUIDES
If you are looking for other ways to mix and match items from your closet I have shared the following guides.

10 ways to wear cognac (brown) boots HERE

5 ways to style black jeans HERE

3 ways to wear leopard shoes HERE

6 trendy ways to style winter coats/jackets HERE

3 ways to style sneakers HERE

5 ways to flatter your shape HERE

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