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Review: Amazon Kindle
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Review: Amazon Kindle

I love my Amazon Kindle & quite honestly, it wasn’t instant. I’m a cautious tech lover. I am not an early adopter. And as a frugal person, I try to purchase devices that do multiple things that I want. So, I started off my digital book journey on my ipad since I wanted to surf

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Affordable Fashion OOTD: Relaxed Suit
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Affordable Fashion OOTD: Relaxed Suit

Affordable fashion comes in so many iterations & from so many places. Parts of this outfit came from the Goodwill bins, a Nordstrom Rack sale & discount retail – TJMaxx. This outfit was inspired by this great square neck bright…

March 27, 2023
OOTD: Rainbow Metallic Stripes, Oh My!
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OOTD: Rainbow Metallic Stripes, Oh My!

This was an easy outfit. It was inspired by the candy stripe metallic sweater that a friend gave me after it didn’t work for her. Best to keep everything else simple when wielding such a eye-popping piece, I feel. I…

March 24, 2023
Event: Oscars Watch Party
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Event: Oscars Watch Party

I have been waiting for this Oscars watch party since we found out about it! We love the Tampa Theatre almost as much as we love watching movies. I don’t normally watch the Oscars but I love a good dress-up…

March 22, 2023
OOTD: Leather, Plaid & Velvet
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OOTD: Leather, Plaid & Velvet

This leather, plaid & velvet outfit was inspired by this plaid shirt finally fitting me again! I found it in a thrift store in Edinburgh several years back when I was there with my now husband. Then I gained weight.…

March 20, 2023
From Work to Workout to Errands
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From Work to Workout to Errands

Here is another one of my patented “Work to Workout” looks plus an additional styling for running errands or meeting friends afterwards. For work I wore my Walmart leggings, Elliot Mulryan cashmere sweater similar (that is long enough to be…

March 17, 2023
Tennessee Trip – Part 2 – Things to Do in Chattanooga
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Tennessee Trip – Part 2 – Things to Do in Chattanooga

The second leg of our Tennessee trip (Part 1 of our TN vacation is here) was spent in Chattanooga with friends who were wonderful enough to host us at their home. There were loads of things to do in Chattanooga…

March 15, 2023
Light Denim Outfit
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Light Denim Outfit

This light denim outfit was inspired by the tank top. I wanted to wear it one last time, since it’s gotten too big & I am passing it on. It’s from Loft (purchased on clearance). They do the best floral…

March 10, 2023
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