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Affordable Fashion OOTD: Relaxed Suit
Affordable Fashion, Fashion, OOTD, Secondhand

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 animal print top. The top felt very 90’s which is why I picked it up,

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March 27, 2023 at 8:56 amLeave a comment
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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 went with slim dark jeans & dressy flats (also worn here). The neutral bag doesn’t

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March 24, 2023 at 8:46 amLeave a comment
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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 party and since we were attending this event we made a point to watch a

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March 22, 2023 at 9:10 amLeave a comment
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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. I hung onto it for sentimental reasons & now it fits again! I bought the

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March 20, 2023 at 9:00 amLeave a comment
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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 a very short dress) and my Vionic boots. Underneath was my J. Dow Fitness cropped

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March 17, 2023 at 8:25 amLeave a comment
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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 prints! I used to live in Loft since a lot of their clothes run big

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March 10, 2023 at 8:30 amLeave a comment
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OOTD: Work to Workout in Flannel & Velvet
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OOTD: Work to Workout in Flannel & Velvet

I’ve got another work to workout outfit for you! The work outfit consists of a Como Vintage flannel shirt (found at The Rack, on clearance), Adyson Parker black cardigan (Dirt Cheap in TN), the softest leggings ever (Amazon leggings) and a pair of velvet & rhinestone Adrienne Vittadini flats (bought at TJMaxx during my Tennessee

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March 8, 2023 at 9:15 amLeave a comment
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OOTD – Grunge Inspired Outfit
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OOTD – Grunge Inspired Outfit

This grunge inspired outfit is so similar to what I wore the first day of Junior year of high school but, of course, it’s still so different, as is any trend inspired by the past. That day, I got in trouble for the half shirt & had to zip up the plaid to cover my

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March 1, 2023 at 8:14 amLeave a comment
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OOTD – Poet Shirt or Peasant Top?
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OOTD – Poet Shirt or Peasant Top?

Back in the 90’s I think we called any big, blousy top a poet shirt. Especially if it had ruffles at the neck or wrists. Anyone remember? Today, I guess they would be considered a peasant top. Although a true peasant top is usually a popover style in floral & very cottage-core. Anyway, this could

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February 27, 2023 at 9:22 amLeave a comment
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OOTD – Faux Leather for Work
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OOTD – Faux Leather for Work

I did another outfit with faux leather for work. Sadly, this is the last one with these pants (also worn here, and here) as I’ve lost even more weight & the they are uncomfortably large now. They were fun while they lasted! This one was super simple: no name cashmere sweater (DHGate.com), Walmart faux leather

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February 24, 2023 at 8:24 amLeave a comment
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