fashion

  • budget,  fashion,  inspired by,  summer

    A Neutral Outfit Inspired by this Blonde Shopping Bag

    KellyAnn from ThisBlondeShoppingBag has been sharing some outfits on IG that she has been inspired to recreate from Pinterest. As I see these, I have been taking a screenshot to remind me to recreate them myself. Earlier this month, the following outfit really appealed to me so I went through my closet to find what I had that was similar. I knew my pants were very similar to hers which is why the outfit caught my eye. Mine are from Target a year or two ago, and this year I used fabric glue to create a hem as they were really long on me. I only have one pair of…

  • budget,  fashion,  summer

    How to Dress up a Skort

    The last time I shared this skort on the blog, I wore it casually for a hiking outing with a tee and sneakers. Today, I am sharing a few tips on how to dress it up and these ideas can be applied to a variety of casual pieces. I only have one skort and I keep it folded along with my burmuda short and my camo mini skirt. One way to get more wear out of your clothes is to organize them in a matter that makes sense to you so you do not forget what you have. All of my clothes (minus my pajamas, undergarments and workout clothes) are…

  • budget,  fashion,  summer

    Vacation Outfits: Casual and Simple

    I did not wear everything I packed for our trip to North Carolina (mainly one dress and a sweatshirt), but otherwise I was pleased with my choice of clothing. I tend to pack more when we travel by car than by plane as we have more space. This trip involved a lot of leisure time as well as outdoor time. We typically did not leave the cabin till 11 or noon so I was really glad I had packed some cozy things. Cozy Evenings I had been wanting a star sweater for a while and found this one on Ebay. It was new with tags and before purchasing it, I…

  • ageless style link up,  fashion,  summer

    Inspired by a Movie Character with the Ageless Style Link Up

    When Bo chose this theme, I searched the internet for different ideas. At first, I thought of coastal chic and Diane Keaton but then I came across this picture of Jennifer Grey in Dirty Dancing and decided it would be an easy outfit to replicate from my closet. This outfit uses basics most of us have in our closets, white sneakers, belt, denim shorts and tank tops so anyone can create it. Of course, short length might change as well as the style of tank top. I knew I could take the pictures on a nearby bridge, so as soon as I got back from vacation, we went out to…

  • budget,  fashion,  spring,  summer

    5 Ways to Wear a Pair of Printed Asymetrical Pants

    After realizing I was always wearing these thrifted navy asymetrical pants the same way (with white or navy on top), I decided to think a little more outside the box and share my ideas with you. While I still shop, I really like to get the most out of my clothes and coming up with different combinations entices me to wear certain pieces more often. Of course, you can apply these ideas to any fun printed pants or skirt. With a Bright Color Jodie (Jtouchfostyle) suggested yellow which I know I will pair with it soon (I’ve done yellow a lot with my two navy jumpsuits) which made me think…

  • budget,  fashion,  summer

    Flowy Lace Top Styled 2 Ways

    I love finding different ways to style one piece and I have been trying to share some examples of this on a regular basis. Today, I am sharing a gorgeous lace flowy blouse from the Brindle Boutique in a casual outfit as well as a dressier example. I was gifted this item which I chose because of the beautiful lace. I love special details like this and I was very impressed with the quality of the blouse (and the other items I bought later one with my own money). I was especially delighted to see that the buttons were functional as that gives more styling options. The color is a…

  • budget,  fashion,  summer

    Statement Skirt for Sunday Church

    Today, I am sharing what I wore for Mother’s Day and this might be one of my top 5 favorite outfits this year. This skirt is magnificent! It is a Rachel Zoe skirt that I picked up at TJmaxx a month ago as I tried several maxi skirts. While this skirt is voluminous, the beautiful print just called my name, and I could not pass it up. I knew it would be perfect for a tropical vacation of course, but what about a Sunday for church or date night? This outfit combination came to mind right away. I do have different colored tops that would match a color in the…

  • fashion,  spring,  summer

    What I Wore: 2 week recap

    After 40 days or so of shopping my closet, I went on a little bit of a shopping spree at TJmaxx and at the BrindleBoutique (for whom I have become an ambassador, discount code MIREILLE for 25%) with yard sale and gift money in hand right around Mother’s Day. I then decided it was time for another shopping break so I have high hopes to stay away from adding clothes through summer! No promises, but that is my goal! Today, I am sharing what I wore the past 2 weeks and indicating if something was a recent purchase. I love that I am wearing all those winter thrifted finds as…

  • budget,  fashion,  spring,  summer

    Non Denim Pants Styles for Spring and Summer

    Good morning! I am looking forward to the weekend as today is the last day of school and tomorrow is the start of our summer break! I cannot believe how fast this year has gone and that next year, I will have a senior in high school, a 7th grader, a 4th grader and a kindergartner! Time flies and being a parent has been both a challenge and an incredible journey. I pray for God’s blessings upon my children, their growth and their choices in life. But, back to fashion! Today, I am sharing some inspiration for some non denim pants ideas. I will not be linking any of these…

  • budget,  summer

    Summer Style in White and Grey

    Today is the official last day of the school year! Next year, I will have a senior in high school, a 7th grader, a 4th grader and a Kindergardner. It is hard for me to phantom that that will be my oldest last year at home more than likely. I need to treasure every fun moment this summer from our vacation in a couple of weeks to pool days, and hopefully some fun game nights. The two oldest and I like to play poker and blackjack while the youngest enjoy Yatzee and other games. I am looking forward to no alarm clocks (except for Saturday 6 am morning runs), having…