What I Wore: Sunday, May 27, 2012

I'm always a bit envious when I look at the blogs of women who thrift so awesomely.  They get steals for a few bucks, and look like a million.

Well, I'm blessed to have a wonderful sister who often gives me clothes.  She says that sometimes she just realizes they weren't right for her, or that the colors would be better suited to me.  I'm more than happy to take them off her hands!

This is the latest outfit she gave me, and I love it!

Jacket:  Steinmart

Sheath: Dillards

Both passed along to me by my sister!

Okay, yes, I took these pictures in the bathroom.  Don't you know a toilet in the background is a mark of great photography? :)

A closer-up view of the jacket.  I'm visiting my family in Texas right now, but I just happened to bring that turquoise necklace with me.  Interestingly enough, my sister gave that to me last year!  The earrings and bracelet are my own.

I got the bracelet at Cato.  The ring was my grandmother's.  Took this one in the car...see my seatbelt? :)

I also brought with me these turquoise shoes I bought last summer for $14.99 at Shoe Carnival.  They're pretty and comfortable too.

But the very best accessory is a cute little grandson!  This is me and Payton (5) at Sunday lunch at Bill Miller's BBQ.

And this is me and Josiah (2).  I'm loving getting to spend time with my adorable grandsons in the Great State of Texas! I always look happiest in pictures with my grandsons.

Visible Monday: What I Wore to a Winter Wedding

Jacket: Macy's clearance

Shell:  Gordman's

Skirt: Notations from Gordman's

Shoes--Victor, Bergner's clearance

OK, so I'm having a tough time figuring out the best way to take my own Outfit of the Day picture with my trusty little point-and-shoot. (Yes, I cut off the top of my head.)

 I do have a little tripod now that attaches to my camera, so I can perch it on things and self-take my picture. 

 However, I guess I'll never get those awesome magazine-quality shots that many of you get with your wonderful SLRs (not that I'm covetous or bitter. :))

Anyway...this is what I wore to the wedding of a co-worker Saturday.

I love the dark turquoise velvet jacket.  I got it last week on a 75% off clearance rack at Macy's...it was just under $15.00.  Saturday was unseasonably warm for Northern Illinois, so I didn't even have to wear a coat!

I love the way the jacket flares out in an almost peplum-fashion...it's flattering. 

I fiddled with some effects here to let you see just how pretty the color of the jacket is.

Here is my make-up look for the day.  (I once again broke fashion rules by wearing eye-shadow the color of my jacket.)

 On the lid I'm wearing  Estee Lauder Peacock Blue.

  On the crease (which you can't really see), I have black ELF shadow.  

Under the brow is something I'm loving, that my Clinique-selling daughter gave me for Christmas (among many other Clinique treasures!) It's an under-the-brow illuminator that gives just the right touch of shimmer for a fancy occasion. 

Mascara is Estee Lauder Sumptuous in black.

Eyeliner is (under eyes) Estee Lauder pencil liner, (above eye) ELF eyeliner.

Foundation is Estee Lauder Double Wear in Fresco.

Blush is MAC Mineralize in Gentle.

Lipstick is Estee Lauder Pure Color in Candy.

Lip gloss is Clinique Longlast Glosswear in Bamboo Pink.

Do you ladies have any ideas on other things I can do with this velvet jacket? This is the only way I've worn it...ideas are welcome!

I'm participating today in Visible Monday, hosted by Not Dead Yet Style...click on the icon to join the fun!

Visible Monday: One of my favorite cardigans

OK, I'm pretty new to this whole Outfit of the Day thing, so bear with me!

Several months ago, I entered a blog give-away at lovely AmandaBeth, and WON! My prize? This black cardigan from Fashion to Figure.

I love this cardigan. The ways to wear it are pretty much endless; it's comfortable and flattering, and has lovely detailing that didn't show up very well in my pictures.

On this occasion, I paired it with a long back skirt, a black tank and a pink scarf.

Cardigan from Fashion to Figure

Black tank from Gordman's

Skirt, Notations via Gordman's

Fishnet hose from Wal-Mart

Peep-toe kitten-heel shoes from Sears, a few years ago

Scarf given by my nephew Benjamin, bought on a missions trip to Malaysia

Had to show you the pretty detailing on the back!

I decided to experiment with the half-up braid look from Kate at The Small Things. Here's the tutorial.

Closer view of the pretty scarf. Yes, I took it in my car!

So, the blog that has brought me into the whole Outfit of the Day thing is Not Dead Yet Style, and I'm participating in Visible Monday!