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Category Archives: OOTD

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
Affordable Fashion, Fashion, OOTD, Work to Workout

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 – 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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Casual Work Outfit – A Bit of a Mix
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Casual Work Outfit – A Bit of a Mix

This casual work outfit is 75% secondhand. It’s mostly inspired by the top that I don’t wear much because it has a wide open back. When I wear it for work I have to layer a cami underneath. I’m probably passing it on to someone else even though I like it. One rule I have

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February 20, 2023 at 8:05 amLeave a comment
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Velvet Midi Skirt for Work
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Velvet Midi Skirt for Work

This velvet midi skirt outfit was inspired by my closet cleanout. I was down to only a few items to use as a jumping off point for my outfit & all three of these were some of the ones left. I would have never put them together otherwise but I think they made a rather

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February 3, 2023 at 8:21 amLeave a comment
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From Work to Yoga – Love this Pattern Mix
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From Work to Yoga – Love this Pattern Mix

Here is another “Work to Yoga” look for ya but with a bit of a pattern mix this time. I kept this one simple with an oversized plaid shirt, leggings & combat boots worn with a colorful print camisole top underneath, just waiting for my “quick change” lol. I wore this Apostrophe camisole I found

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January 30, 2023 at 9:09 amLeave a comment
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From Work to Yoga – Normcore
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From Work to Yoga – Normcore

This is my big trick to go from work straight to the yoga studio: I wear my workout clothes under my work clothes &/or wear pieces that do double duty. That’s it, that’s the secret! I found these pants at TJMaxx while shopping for a vacation & thought they were pretty great. They feel like

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January 6, 2023 at 8:56 amLeave a comment
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