tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16341251243107861482024-03-15T21:10:55.806-04:00Stephanie M. SamuelLiving Joyfully Ever After
<a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/16047089/?claim=4sc6dha57cu">Follow my blog with Bloglovin</a>stephaniesamuelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07103057895948637538noreply@blogger.comBlogger240125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1634125124310786148.post-38323742120481843112023-09-21T20:25:00.005-04:002023-09-21T20:25:41.736-04:00"My Happy Marriage" is Over!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmrok7Ce5-AqVCl5OxELvkUMmL0xMN4yq4blj6o4u5T2fCl8pkaJtZW7Bx2rgV6txBNZP26HgCGbWYt-MPYxUKJ_qC8-yEmsVuTMWO_4bmb3wcOwMDFxnQWT_0EUQmODlzFW8m4wGGKFRlDljeDUwikfnfaS9su1BwA1Laan7cU5VrYyfdUrigOE3rIryg/s2680/NetFlix%20My%20Happy%20Marriage.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="860" data-original-width="2680" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmrok7Ce5-AqVCl5OxELvkUMmL0xMN4yq4blj6o4u5T2fCl8pkaJtZW7Bx2rgV6txBNZP26HgCGbWYt-MPYxUKJ_qC8-yEmsVuTMWO_4bmb3wcOwMDFxnQWT_0EUQmODlzFW8m4wGGKFRlDljeDUwikfnfaS9su1BwA1Laan7cU5VrYyfdUrigOE3rIryg/w640-h206/NetFlix%20My%20Happy%20Marriage.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>My favorite hump day show has ended... Here's hoping there's a season 2!</p><p><br /></p><p>The popular Japanese novel-turned anime-turned Netflix Original has been a delight for me personally. Viewers see the main character, Miyo Saimori, grow up from a down-throdden step-daughter abused by her super-powered family for her lack abilities to finally believing in herself.</p><p>What I love about this series is that at first I thought it would be the typical trope of a beautiful girl with low-self esteem being saved by a rich man with power and status. But somewhere along the way, it became about Miyo finding her voice, healing from her abusive upbringing and negative self talk, and finally becoming a savior to the hero. </p><p>The show is not perfect: storyline develops both too slow and too fast. Too slow: The first two to three episodes felt more like extended trailers rather than episodes -- leaving me thinking "that's it?" when the credits began to roll. Too fast: the series glides right by the story of Miyo's late mom Sumi. (It's not until the end when we finally get more info -- a ballsy move given how fickle streaming video watchers are). We also barely get a view of the abuse Miyo endured before she's on to the good life with fiancee Kiyoka Kudo. Also, we barely get to see what Miyo and Kiyoka's good life looks like and how they actually fell in love. The Emperor's secret war also went too fast. What was it even about? </p><p>There are many questions that we need a second season to understand: who is Kiyoka Kudo? How did he and his family get to be so powerful? What is the Kudo family dynamic? (did they forget we were supposed to meet his father???) How is Kaya -- the horrible step-sister-- being treated now that she's no longer the spoiled daughter of the weathy Saimoris? Does Kaya even really have powers? (My guess is she's been hyping up her abilities to make daddy love her more.) How did the Emperor turn evil and what exactly was he trying to do? Will Hazuki Kudi have another chance at happiness? </p><p> </p>stephaniesamuelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07103057895948637538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1634125124310786148.post-82973437449485420822023-09-21T19:27:00.006-04:002023-09-21T19:33:12.967-04:00Last Fit of Summer<p> Summer always seems like it goes too fast... So I knew I had to go out with a bang with my last outfit.</p><p></p><p><br /></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxfYJI6WkqtvPWn0pOZLK45JYQSiT6X4nkWgR25dxY36tp1s-RwxfXBAtHsFBOJol9eP8bMDuVKVhC5paxXXBouUtg-nmNkIjfRWRf7z5U0fG0Z6Db03sI_JZAOHaNgatBWIgH4zlhlsRRxskcs--9xLRFeSISvQeSDTtdGvDH_6TkUi3Zpk42cZS3pHcZ/s1115/IMG_2697.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1019" data-original-width="1115" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxfYJI6WkqtvPWn0pOZLK45JYQSiT6X4nkWgR25dxY36tp1s-RwxfXBAtHsFBOJol9eP8bMDuVKVhC5paxXXBouUtg-nmNkIjfRWRf7z5U0fG0Z6Db03sI_JZAOHaNgatBWIgH4zlhlsRRxskcs--9xLRFeSISvQeSDTtdGvDH_6TkUi3Zpk42cZS3pHcZ/s320/IMG_2697.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Two weekends ago I went to the Maryland State Fair.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyzNO0rG7trcGk_kH32jvDCH_EDHkATZxFBIsXqFLHfQl2kstAjhrl32dxehfoy2BYOE8p9PZY7-gwfh4DxwdcXcGmcfaEw20GUDVo84LtwG0RtF6aoMD04QREkxs2_gRrKQ68vqvZRVWFvrQ3sQKZ1XYNpy1b2tBZMgZaJL2mDPFYD3F8awIqJszGRiw8/s2130/State%20fair%20photo%20mashup.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2130" data-original-width="2130" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyzNO0rG7trcGk_kH32jvDCH_EDHkATZxFBIsXqFLHfQl2kstAjhrl32dxehfoy2BYOE8p9PZY7-gwfh4DxwdcXcGmcfaEw20GUDVo84LtwG0RtF6aoMD04QREkxs2_gRrKQ68vqvZRVWFvrQ3sQKZ1XYNpy1b2tBZMgZaJL2mDPFYD3F8awIqJszGRiw8/s320/State%20fair%20photo%20mashup.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p> There's so much there drinks, farm-fresh food and of course the candy by the pound. (Literally my favorite part.) I definitely bought waaaay too much candy.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOHpeolkHcNRWoZQfvmfsrfE3qkFDkVLRALYqS3TEfWIKciCwutJfKAlBnPcWoPkr2c3vfDbjLbiMRx-Q3eHwM2kY-Q95p7CFELg-RAuAaOBBvlGcKRXzhW9MddbOjr5tqlA-EJ7g1CcgEnMcsEXIj1tzZw6p8WuU5U95WGEczy836dkM4ZUpu3bm08twi/s2436/last%20fit%20of%20the%20summer%201.PNG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2436" data-original-width="1125" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOHpeolkHcNRWoZQfvmfsrfE3qkFDkVLRALYqS3TEfWIKciCwutJfKAlBnPcWoPkr2c3vfDbjLbiMRx-Q3eHwM2kY-Q95p7CFELg-RAuAaOBBvlGcKRXzhW9MddbOjr5tqlA-EJ7g1CcgEnMcsEXIj1tzZw6p8WuU5U95WGEczy836dkM4ZUpu3bm08twi/w296-h640/last%20fit%20of%20the%20summer%201.PNG" width="296" /></a></div><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwcf5BPmcRaQb5ZsZsmi4VCpkgrzou-ehsu_8JXAVw--HMPYzLTENMcN-sVJUeo1TB8V6CXwvlsl9J8uLbyyw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>It was hot so I chose clothes with lots of breathability. I styled the look with a gold choker necklace I got from the Patterson Park Flea market and chain I got a discount store. The purse was thrifted from my local thrift store.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeO2Z1HY0nA5CNOd08aMze5Z1LT7YaSeJ3I9ssNZz8l0XXN7nCivBDJUaLk9IgZychF761isglb6sSkAi38tjhkosO--hpMFtRU_SV41F38OkylsQuQ5AvSWj4AmbLEDuD4V192kk1hUCH079WMyC1jhycP4IWZvRHroyqFlA6h393t-PaxGGZ3C8W7OgB/s2436/last%20fit%20of%20Summer%202.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2436" data-original-width="1125" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeO2Z1HY0nA5CNOd08aMze5Z1LT7YaSeJ3I9ssNZz8l0XXN7nCivBDJUaLk9IgZychF761isglb6sSkAi38tjhkosO--hpMFtRU_SV41F38OkylsQuQ5AvSWj4AmbLEDuD4V192kk1hUCH079WMyC1jhycP4IWZvRHroyqFlA6h393t-PaxGGZ3C8W7OgB/w296-h640/last%20fit%20of%20Summer%202.PNG" width="296" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Top - Commense</p><p style="text-align: center;">Pants- Urban Outfitters</p><p style="text-align: center;">Purse - Thrifty Highlandtown, Baltimore</p><p style="text-align: center;">Jewelry - Patterson Park Flea, Claire's</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ5W-5Ceia5K181xUjNVTG88xSmLr-mmddNEliI__HFkD4nqssV2vJ7Og6OGnOpta02Immn88LOSNQy7cCdfI-xISiC8W9z-__M7rhmKZXsOYNz6dU1-c3Htd9BZdstfrbO4tx3Wz_YFgc2tHRMBVifskam-TZlozPYK--JaXlk317KWKNgvJusd-ljY4o/s2436/last%20fit%20of%20summer%203.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2436" data-original-width="1125" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ5W-5Ceia5K181xUjNVTG88xSmLr-mmddNEliI__HFkD4nqssV2vJ7Og6OGnOpta02Immn88LOSNQy7cCdfI-xISiC8W9z-__M7rhmKZXsOYNz6dU1-c3Htd9BZdstfrbO4tx3Wz_YFgc2tHRMBVifskam-TZlozPYK--JaXlk317KWKNgvJusd-ljY4o/w296-h640/last%20fit%20of%20summer%203.PNG" width="296" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><br /><p><br /></p>stephaniesamuelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07103057895948637538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1634125124310786148.post-37957406123670718292023-08-23T20:49:00.004-04:002023-09-21T19:35:12.632-04:00Vintage Bow Earrings<p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieUP0KpgHF5ab37PDak0ZDS_V8vtwScex8Ajsto3Sq1g0l5lXPMSxBWK6m1F0CGjBejhvyaAj3y8_BXyHVNitj3s6ipZEEvKVcDpQYObvbpoKPnjoOX8XQQiTwmYhaQcpTM8MwX4GcD4-XqlW202nIhgu2RZvrsx8R0HJvxwT3X8bdfrZjFzynfd0s9Em8/s2164/IMG_2425.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1942" data-original-width="2164" height="287" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieUP0KpgHF5ab37PDak0ZDS_V8vtwScex8Ajsto3Sq1g0l5lXPMSxBWK6m1F0CGjBejhvyaAj3y8_BXyHVNitj3s6ipZEEvKVcDpQYObvbpoKPnjoOX8XQQiTwmYhaQcpTM8MwX4GcD4-XqlW202nIhgu2RZvrsx8R0HJvxwT3X8bdfrZjFzynfd0s9Em8/s320/IMG_2425.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">The gaudy gold jewelry of the 80s are back in vogue thanks to the Instagram- and TikTok-famous Bottega Veneta Drop earrings that are all over the internet. While I admire them as much as the influencers on instagram and TikTok, I'm way more excited by the vintage jewelry popping up in display cases at my local thrift shop.</p><p>I couldn't pass up these massive bow earrings. There not as sleek as the Drops, in my mind they invoke the same kind of bold elegance.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2l9IuYEM7ROAzap5b9MicGfjDLwj_modWJBh-YjK-TL-jkovdjNmTClEqNPG5JaxKq0477BXv-hIwzaf6olY9DwUALfDzDCpaXhkdKj7aJDdjZZmFi8womou__urrxWJjCP_wTyn7x-Ex2CvjQeXgRMc-CP6OLknci_9OWsYB9CZUUeTJ6F8ltGRe0SR7/s800/IMG_2421.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2l9IuYEM7ROAzap5b9MicGfjDLwj_modWJBh-YjK-TL-jkovdjNmTClEqNPG5JaxKq0477BXv-hIwzaf6olY9DwUALfDzDCpaXhkdKj7aJDdjZZmFi8womou__urrxWJjCP_wTyn7x-Ex2CvjQeXgRMc-CP6OLknci_9OWsYB9CZUUeTJ6F8ltGRe0SR7/s320/IMG_2421.jpg" width="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_uK9E55GPlPTattirX9VrwXRtNERnXQI0CvOGsL_IliSdaerq_sfYU_yWxHDXxiKwXNbPBlJweNJWsYCUc8ov7BGVQneQOKtZjwMGCZYMoabaRD5nxHapEpKnoffbH9U01kRfiAtQzf5tKJXCLyxr2GZYjaToKXtnKTYIzNTFoeCKMsY1MhtdUwl3f6zQ/s640/IMG_2423.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_uK9E55GPlPTattirX9VrwXRtNERnXQI0CvOGsL_IliSdaerq_sfYU_yWxHDXxiKwXNbPBlJweNJWsYCUc8ov7BGVQneQOKtZjwMGCZYMoabaRD5nxHapEpKnoffbH9U01kRfiAtQzf5tKJXCLyxr2GZYjaToKXtnKTYIzNTFoeCKMsY1MhtdUwl3f6zQ/s320/IMG_2423.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>stephaniesamuelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07103057895948637538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1634125124310786148.post-22643819832434990602023-02-09T10:58:00.005-05:002023-09-21T19:43:00.794-04:00Feathers<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdvpv1axqFLJ5HBO6ineED06MhBMw5RutRDBixCuxRPzU5Jsbw-dmluQSyNq_qDLNXI7lEt57dh8BWRPjkoXlvC3iqY1cER397Ypzlzn-spWFF1Vzxegv2Z3vMHteHbhzKdACx066mQo7z8HE-AiTYSnH3QOWesugcqCSE84cRblnJ6hqzbeuZdE83Zwc9/s2275/IMG_1989.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="916" data-original-width="2275" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdvpv1axqFLJ5HBO6ineED06MhBMw5RutRDBixCuxRPzU5Jsbw-dmluQSyNq_qDLNXI7lEt57dh8BWRPjkoXlvC3iqY1cER397Ypzlzn-spWFF1Vzxegv2Z3vMHteHbhzKdACx066mQo7z8HE-AiTYSnH3QOWesugcqCSE84cRblnJ6hqzbeuZdE83Zwc9/w640-h258/IMG_1989.heic" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX2GvZA99B8HG5-WoGhodKh0qyFz9aBYIk1vwWsh2opSJOijsffwk-cjcB49zOncCW85KiyPMkckMtT8uxVByDtCqxBmpb5KQCwoM0eA0loCeE4Taqd0xG7nclDIhbSj-4yvUruWVnCH_YVHZqJ7GFjWOKRf8KRt-_uVEnrM-C0lXnj0SC78JJMzC8nw/s3088/EECC8334-E574-41F0-847A-7FB250AE56E5.heic" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX2GvZA99B8HG5-WoGhodKh0qyFz9aBYIk1vwWsh2opSJOijsffwk-cjcB49zOncCW85KiyPMkckMtT8uxVByDtCqxBmpb5KQCwoM0eA0loCeE4Taqd0xG7nclDIhbSj-4yvUruWVnCH_YVHZqJ7GFjWOKRf8KRt-_uVEnrM-C0lXnj0SC78JJMzC8nw/s320/EECC8334-E574-41F0-847A-7FB250AE56E5.heic" width="240" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>The moment I saw this<a href="https://www.jcrew.com/p/womens/categories/clothing/shirts-and-tops/party-tops/feather-trim-cotton-poplin-button-up-shirt-with-collar/BD772?display=all&fit=Classic&color_name=pale-seascape&colorProductCode=BD772" target="_blank"> feather-cuffed shirt </a>on JCrew, I knew I had to have it. The possibilities are endless with this fun take on a button-down shirt.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAZAPUHIztKakgAz2r20l5TprDZRCT86Tlz6VaE667t_FJVsvvvxWL3lh6rOu-pqQDMqUP8s-vHcmjhhAw74t6OQluiXNxyaJsa8hevChOo9LZAN46SIWLjfopQl3dSimbZoWAw5N7Uz5YeXknjwbGNe6iZgV8pRz4YTGvZXIfdXMcAF6XP8wfNpSx4g/s3088/87699BF6-E107-49E3-A581-DBE0D7922A25.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAZAPUHIztKakgAz2r20l5TprDZRCT86Tlz6VaE667t_FJVsvvvxWL3lh6rOu-pqQDMqUP8s-vHcmjhhAw74t6OQluiXNxyaJsa8hevChOo9LZAN46SIWLjfopQl3dSimbZoWAw5N7Uz5YeXknjwbGNe6iZgV8pRz4YTGvZXIfdXMcAF6XP8wfNpSx4g/w480-h640/87699BF6-E107-49E3-A581-DBE0D7922A25.heic" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: 400; line-height: 32px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="a-size-large product-title-word-break" id="productTitle" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 32px !important; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; word-break: break-word;">W</span></span>omen's Lug Sole Low Heel by <span style="font-size: medium;">Soda Pilot </span></div><h1 class="a-size-large a-spacing-none a-color-secondary" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(86, 89, 89) !important; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: 400; line-height: 32px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="a-size-large product-title-word-break" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 32px !important; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; word-break: break-word;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoAOgtpeIhyajChU7HuwfgwUL9SW1YranmpjzUCc5NEGKMwOfeUSv9rY8h5jAfCfmHMsWLAvpLCJC7f7pt28zDGaVHN56lLbycjHgke4ba0URLeXBcmvX_oXGBlZhoyWS2JMhXrllQWwoI/s480/white+boot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="339" data-original-width="480" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoAOgtpeIhyajChU7HuwfgwUL9SW1YranmpjzUCc5NEGKMwOfeUSv9rY8h5jAfCfmHMsWLAvpLCJC7f7pt28zDGaVHN56lLbycjHgke4ba0URLeXBcmvX_oXGBlZhoyWS2JMhXrllQWwoI/s320/white+boot.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The economic option from <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Soda-Pilot-Chelsea-Fashion-Numeric_10/dp/B08KHVWJSB/ref=sr_1_273?dchild=1&keywords=boots&qid=1631843613&sr=8-273&th=1" target="_blank">Amazon</a> is still very stylish. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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I love this pair by JCrew.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBmRY0CIjN9la8Zuq7uUpoYG4IGREifhPAnRcIlGYRLW3Z6I-B1n3tesNM4f6dZTVyoplP_dDNQ8HeUjYXJBv6PDS39J-hWHjkxqyPmR0allQPtT4io0wAhCVsvphbtvEB5axIFnNNyiEb/s661/white+boot+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="489" data-original-width="661" height="237" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBmRY0CIjN9la8Zuq7uUpoYG4IGREifhPAnRcIlGYRLW3Z6I-B1n3tesNM4f6dZTVyoplP_dDNQ8HeUjYXJBv6PDS39J-hWHjkxqyPmR0allQPtT4io0wAhCVsvphbtvEB5axIFnNNyiEb/s320/white+boot+2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Lug sole boots are definitely in this season, but goodness do I love a chunky heel like this one from Anthropologie. The laces and the heel made me think of Anne of Green Gables when she became a teacher.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE8s-xLzoP6hOUMJl0BJRDJaRB42n6400I2sF19WtSx_h7p5vwKmVmZr8OExT3IxHP_wlZq7iMJR1G7LcCN4Yvx43HA33dFuwlszAjajIJEKRZLaVn9y9ITmqNym_BH-C21NbTX7WH8gsH/s539/white+boot+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="469" data-original-width="539" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE8s-xLzoP6hOUMJl0BJRDJaRB42n6400I2sF19WtSx_h7p5vwKmVmZr8OExT3IxHP_wlZq7iMJR1G7LcCN4Yvx43HA33dFuwlszAjajIJEKRZLaVn9y9ITmqNym_BH-C21NbTX7WH8gsH/s320/white+boot+4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This Sam Edelman boot also has lace but a really funky wooden heel ...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwQJQdQP4QDCF7vgxXhh_p-hHRLlS9-Kwhyphenhyphen_We1-ifXHqseK8gJayE3gLVgzMiduyrJeNKlN7IpEEzJCjFW0dDd0xFD53kRx0Ld4Xr3-4W8-qHZ6UySW5B5PZVguEWjBErl3qZJokZXhFU/s519/white+boot+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="495" data-original-width="519" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwQJQdQP4QDCF7vgxXhh_p-hHRLlS9-Kwhyphenhyphen_We1-ifXHqseK8gJayE3gLVgzMiduyrJeNKlN7IpEEzJCjFW0dDd0xFD53kRx0Ld4Xr3-4W8-qHZ6UySW5B5PZVguEWjBErl3qZJokZXhFU/s320/white+boot+5.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /></div><br /><br /></span></span></h1><div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /></span></div>stephaniesamuelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07103057895948637538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1634125124310786148.post-34096643104053676072021-11-01T05:01:00.000-04:002021-11-01T05:01:46.574-04:00Monday Motivation: The Joy Of Waiting<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1SvSKdXK5VGH6m2BOrFkzTydDCzTqKMmLeKyRKwZTKGxJH-OQ1wvEJ_VwzsjLKdEXOAjApNMwh6JKizmDsteK46TLTpWjFu_6mopG1KR5lMnKEN-PfkOKmrhTwSXTK_ekVbktahQrSOWi/s1080/7726B775-7095-4621-B922-1E7C3685143F.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1SvSKdXK5VGH6m2BOrFkzTydDCzTqKMmLeKyRKwZTKGxJH-OQ1wvEJ_VwzsjLKdEXOAjApNMwh6JKizmDsteK46TLTpWjFu_6mopG1KR5lMnKEN-PfkOKmrhTwSXTK_ekVbktahQrSOWi/s320/7726B775-7095-4621-B922-1E7C3685143F.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <span style="caret-color: rgb(69, 69, 69); color: #454545; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 17px;">“How great is the blessing which the soul obtains by trusting in God and by waiting patiently.” </span><p></p><div style="caret-color: rgb(69, 69, 69); color: #454545; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 17px;"><br /></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(69, 69, 69); color: #454545; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 17px;">This is the word of George Mueller — a man whose faith led him to open an orphanage with no money at all. </div><div style="caret-color: rgb(69, 69, 69); color: #454545; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 17px;"><br /></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(69, 69, 69); color: #454545; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 17px;">How did he do it? </div><div style="caret-color: rgb(69, 69, 69); color: #454545; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 17px;"><br /></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(69, 69, 69); color: #454545; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 17px;"><br /></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(69, 69, 69); color: #454545; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 17px;"> He prayed and relied on God to provide everything from money for food and supplies to staff and furniture.</div><div style="caret-color: rgb(69, 69, 69); color: #454545; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 17px;"><br /></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(69, 69, 69); color: #454545; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 17px;">It sounds crazy to gamble like that when kids’ well-beings are at stake— especially when you consider there many times —he wrote in his memoir “Answers to Prayer”— that money and supplies were often scarce.</div><div style="caret-color: rgb(69, 69, 69); color: #454545; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 17px;"><br /></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(69, 69, 69); color: #454545; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 17px;">But time and time again money and provisions were supplied through strangers, through donations, and ultimately the hand of God.</div><div style="caret-color: rgb(69, 69, 69); color: #454545; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 17px;"><br /></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(69, 69, 69); color: #454545; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 17px;">What an encouragement as we all go through our seasons of waiting.</div>stephaniesamuelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07103057895948637538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1634125124310786148.post-64966327599202141152021-09-16T20:29:00.003-04:002021-09-16T21:21:06.688-04:00Fall Style Trends: The Met Gala<p> <span> The r</span>ed carpet — as outrageous as the fashion may be—is the perfect place to look for ideas on how to fresh up your wardrobes.</p><p>The 2021 Met Gala was pulsing with fashion creativity. Here’s a few trends I think can easily be incorporate to your fall/ winter style.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>CREATIVE DENIM</b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTCUY3AlbETJbvC06pz0O8DybnWw5zUkzpg6OdwSz4ycqJZI-z0kRr4LBUOCTJ5ueWUwtoqBG3tDMZslcJuVrF3noopLmCtoVnhozGtTQMTrSI3wEIMhQyhXsB7eJ2CCsS6pvzD_gqlbLu/s1296/creative+denim.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1296" data-original-width="880" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTCUY3AlbETJbvC06pz0O8DybnWw5zUkzpg6OdwSz4ycqJZI-z0kRr4LBUOCTJ5ueWUwtoqBG3tDMZslcJuVrF3noopLmCtoVnhozGtTQMTrSI3wEIMhQyhXsB7eJ2CCsS6pvzD_gqlbLu/s320/creative+denim.JPG" width="217" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Now those go-to trend of skinny jeans with anything is dead, bows the time to experiment with straight legs, bell bottoms, mom jeans— let imagination be your guide.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>CHUNKY BLACK BOOTS</b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgitYkmWWCrughyphenhyphen5tJnlarNsut6f1-BGOCPLfTsG2Ka-nv1G4e9bxlmx4rGvWKAYIHyEbweELEn3HUGg8yIyClCWZ2thiSAT2icsCOhOPR5kjU7Zpnk7IUYwkEAhzOHhSyPZjDWm1dLAUoC/s950/ankle+boots+b.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="928" data-original-width="950" height="313" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgitYkmWWCrughyphenhyphen5tJnlarNsut6f1-BGOCPLfTsG2Ka-nv1G4e9bxlmx4rGvWKAYIHyEbweELEn3HUGg8yIyClCWZ2thiSAT2icsCOhOPR5kjU7Zpnk7IUYwkEAhzOHhSyPZjDWm1dLAUoC/s320/ankle+boots+b.JPG" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2UE05I0tP5RTvNLVjUQ-YG8EikwGYqEi4L4cGXP5zqBQl_C3T8qTseLzjXtZXZlr0Wb3Emfk0N6cOyETJ3herkxpYe6R6RPlXOt0SdaM0HBa85zbsAFysymvOQLs6rW3ZroyEW-ueYtbP/s1411/ankle+boots.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1411" data-original-width="876" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2UE05I0tP5RTvNLVjUQ-YG8EikwGYqEi4L4cGXP5zqBQl_C3T8qTseLzjXtZXZlr0Wb3Emfk0N6cOyETJ3herkxpYe6R6RPlXOt0SdaM0HBa85zbsAFysymvOQLs6rW3ZroyEW-ueYtbP/s320/ankle+boots.JPG" width="199" /></a></div></div><br /><br /><p><br /></p><p>Whether their combat, grunge Doc Martins or platform, black ankle boots are in, in, in.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>CLASSY BEANIE</b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZxszhtaIS81EH5KnHA90YBVOMLrKde38p-b18d1TpuP4g-51vvk0fBGNu_sXR38irQdgiccRVJRzR3vMFVdYE1L6ICVSnUxlGTU9E88ktuLr81n2z7wNDpdCMe7Mqhe4HAC64B7dxgxH5/s1434/beanie.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1434" data-original-width="907" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZxszhtaIS81EH5KnHA90YBVOMLrKde38p-b18d1TpuP4g-51vvk0fBGNu_sXR38irQdgiccRVJRzR3vMFVdYE1L6ICVSnUxlGTU9E88ktuLr81n2z7wNDpdCMe7Mqhe4HAC64B7dxgxH5/w253-h400/beanie.JPG" width="253" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Rihanna showed us how to elevate your winter beanie with bling and delicate lace.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>BLAZERS</b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6LdMUTMWDEZkmDnkTpoNcjcsWPKMFNzl495dB_curVuefjKMHK2KZA09ZspXcoa62R7zdJQGa9lYEcIchQp4c2aWMyIzu5uKwFewRklvNycVWzv2cdhB5t3Ou1D1wSmU0egyKtMDT1gic/s1481/Overside+Jacket+b.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1481" data-original-width="942" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6LdMUTMWDEZkmDnkTpoNcjcsWPKMFNzl495dB_curVuefjKMHK2KZA09ZspXcoa62R7zdJQGa9lYEcIchQp4c2aWMyIzu5uKwFewRklvNycVWzv2cdhB5t3Ou1D1wSmU0egyKtMDT1gic/w408-h640/Overside+Jacket+b.JPG" width="408" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>If you read my last post, you know that oversized blazers have a huge place in my closet and in my heart this season. You can’t go wrong with add one to your outfit as a jacket, a dress or an accessory.</p><p><br /></p><p>SWEATSHIRTS</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTUHiQLi7OXBbRLEg2U4b7CjaQUoCAzKPKMDUJrMDW8M0yKGGaKhE_DoWjw1ZlbSdKoruUAcSRB5mGwQ9YdvUO8JfRYk6Mj5S9uO8RCUM0OcziX1pxUfzgDGDriZ5RhI5y6tDpffat4IJD/s1388/sweatshirts.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1388" data-original-width="837" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTUHiQLi7OXBbRLEg2U4b7CjaQUoCAzKPKMDUJrMDW8M0yKGGaKhE_DoWjw1ZlbSdKoruUAcSRB5mGwQ9YdvUO8JfRYk6Mj5S9uO8RCUM0OcziX1pxUfzgDGDriZ5RhI5y6tDpffat4IJD/w386-h640/sweatshirts.JPG" width="386" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>More people are out of their self-isolation and back to back-to-school and work and travel. But we won’t soon forget —or abandon—the comfort we felt sitting on our couches in our sweats. So much so that we’re bringing sweatshirts into the workplace and social spaces with a few modifications of course. Like they don't stains on them and they're paired dress pants. </p><p><br /></p><p>QUILTED FASHION</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1q9-zhQLGVf4Pbyg-OO7LQf5Lu9qejMr6MKns_v2AROf8p2JQ9hZMaefEAmG-vhWaLkTrR7OEkMt6_E8xbcDO0VrIK9SS7HwSpMwoEuqIz-b4IgpcsxuePrqvFVFKYSzZYJTx0R1AKd4c/s640/quitted+.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1q9-zhQLGVf4Pbyg-OO7LQf5Lu9qejMr6MKns_v2AROf8p2JQ9hZMaefEAmG-vhWaLkTrR7OEkMt6_E8xbcDO0VrIK9SS7HwSpMwoEuqIz-b4IgpcsxuePrqvFVFKYSzZYJTx0R1AKd4c/w448-h640/quitted+.JPG" width="448" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Here’s another fashion trend born out of comfort. It’s also a sign how more people are embrace sustainable fashion and repurposing clothes that would have once piled up at landfills.</p><p>Click <a href="https://www.bloglovin.com/@stephanies2" target="_blank">HERE </a>for Met Gala.</p>stephaniesamuelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07103057895948637538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1634125124310786148.post-13852239420769517362021-08-15T18:12:00.003-04:002021-08-15T19:10:16.652-04:00My Favorite Fall Must-Haves<p><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;">I don't know about you but I'm ready for Fall! I love the apple picking, the leaves changing colors, and of course the clothes.</span></p><p><span data-offset-key="cnm8q-0-0" face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Here's some clothes that I can't wait to start wearing once the weather changes. </span></p><p><span></span></p><a name='more'></a><span face="Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #222222;"><span style="background-color: white; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><div><span face="Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #222222;"><span style="background-color: white; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br />A white button down shirts just always feels like Autumn. When it comes to white button downs, the bigger, the better. Have a baggie fit allows you have to style it in so many ways. If you want to see how I style my baggie white shirt, click <a href="https://www.bloglovin.com/@stephanies2/fall-style-must-haves-button-down-shirt" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></span><br /><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjZ3VYriRNtV52xq8jqjrxCMBZ47DDLY4ZbWTgoO4WtkUaOcPm0y2M4tU8DLaHGkVC22YIss5phdTNWK0dVacgOsiy8qyAp08J9lfd5VMJx7iwfJxTo_9-DGd8bh27KEIY88lyKfaO-F70/s756/White+shirts.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="426" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjZ3VYriRNtV52xq8jqjrxCMBZ47DDLY4ZbWTgoO4WtkUaOcPm0y2M4tU8DLaHGkVC22YIss5phdTNWK0dVacgOsiy8qyAp08J9lfd5VMJx7iwfJxTo_9-DGd8bh27KEIY88lyKfaO-F70/w360-h640/White+shirts.JPG" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">During 2020 we fell whole-heartedly for sweats. Although we are emerging from our caves, we can't just forget about the comfort clothes that we enjoyed while sitting on our couches binging movies and TV shows. Sweatshirts are easy to elavate with jeans, heels and a luxury handbag. These shirts are from Shein and Urban Outfitters.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9VP9YneybevMC9fN3Gf2ocC48J4Mc6AfJa567Z-I-KsGTZxP8AH53fgY6xSJJ4B5hG0-Xn4SSFV301UgFeRo-khM7I_-nW8fR61g752RC9WDYqV_u1w3byZbpDmV30i9JviZZKCBwFivs/s2048/Sweatshirt.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9VP9YneybevMC9fN3Gf2ocC48J4Mc6AfJa567Z-I-KsGTZxP8AH53fgY6xSJJ4B5hG0-Xn4SSFV301UgFeRo-khM7I_-nW8fR61g752RC9WDYqV_u1w3byZbpDmV30i9JviZZKCBwFivs/w640-h640/Sweatshirt.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Speaking of comfort, I love the shirt jackets cropping up on Urban Outfitters such as this gorgeous patchwork jacket. There's also a cool '90s verison from Pretty Little Thing. This brown PacSun shirt is a classier version. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjsgdOIJv9b31URKUcCHJnoc9WSsFKcAoCzyg4oRgm0GxDBtYe0Q7dSS8iqp59zJKzd-Ep03TAiBamDtI3BBJpwE1J3UaOFGGVSynxxiVB5QFhzXa3CVOExxzp6mfR2KCw1JKRUvA_a5jp/s2048/Shirt+jacket.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjsgdOIJv9b31URKUcCHJnoc9WSsFKcAoCzyg4oRgm0GxDBtYe0Q7dSS8iqp59zJKzd-Ep03TAiBamDtI3BBJpwE1J3UaOFGGVSynxxiVB5QFhzXa3CVOExxzp6mfR2KCw1JKRUvA_a5jp/w640-h640/Shirt+jacket.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Oversize blazer are a great when things get chilly. Here's two blazers from Urban Outfitters and Pretty Little Thing. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtqRDeTjxtwTtVOFrPCuvMv1IpwE3lW71tbVM1dl5yLtJLgKUIEaPUvZqYvpsgb__V06UzD5hr0tPCFxrEOdp3nxqHRNBdslMCkGVThpFOvrugOyViSyuT9Vb2GNKoNYdTxp3RwETXWPO3/s2048/Overside+Jacket.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtqRDeTjxtwTtVOFrPCuvMv1IpwE3lW71tbVM1dl5yLtJLgKUIEaPUvZqYvpsgb__V06UzD5hr0tPCFxrEOdp3nxqHRNBdslMCkGVThpFOvrugOyViSyuT9Vb2GNKoNYdTxp3RwETXWPO3/w640-h640/Overside+Jacket.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Last but not least, pleated pants are everything this season. I love them with a simple t-shirt. I love it also with a silk cami. These pants are from Dissh.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYXiKfqpuar6bTGJALj5YVjTdpQE6pPNOm6EAguvmxxbL_IjjLCoUYJUPKkGpw6OFB7DV2ntso44gddlBoiy8z0AIU81L-S2aTyZpDcrNVQ43Y3DuvGK6J2bHv-xzmr_5oMcw0BNCyCIm5/s934/Pleated+Pants.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="934" data-original-width="516" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYXiKfqpuar6bTGJALj5YVjTdpQE6pPNOm6EAguvmxxbL_IjjLCoUYJUPKkGpw6OFB7DV2ntso44gddlBoiy8z0AIU81L-S2aTyZpDcrNVQ43Y3DuvGK6J2bHv-xzmr_5oMcw0BNCyCIm5/w354-h640/Pleated+Pants.JPG" width="354" /></a></div><br /><span data-offset-key="cnm8q-0-0" face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span data-offset-key="cnm8q-0-0" face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p><span data-offset-key="cnm8q-0-0" face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Looking for more? Here's a TikTok of my </span><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@user4293729047334/video/6993500572355759365?sender_device=pc&sender_web_id=6935865522810816006&is_from_webapp=v1&is_copy_url=0" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;" target="_blank">Favorite Fall Fashion</a>.</p><div class="post-editor-unstyled-block" data-block="true" data-editor="4gack" data-offset-key="cnm8q-0-0" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3em; margin-bottom: 20px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="cnm8q-0-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; direction: ltr; position: relative;"><br /></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="cnm8q-0-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; direction: ltr; position: relative;"><br /></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="cnm8q-0-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; direction: ltr; position: relative;"><br /><span data-offset-key="cnm8q-0-0" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br /></span></div></div></div>stephaniesamuelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07103057895948637538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1634125124310786148.post-71324717208276541622021-07-26T22:54:00.002-04:002021-07-26T22:54:21.575-04:00Monday Motivation: The Special Message Hidden in Flowers<p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLiwM4vs5oV8grAQv-QyMGmqxTS-tjZ4MbHeVrVVB6hHIIi0LsK24U-Co-RfsyW5IRgcIBcRUzYsxeESRivKD-cJjrkuNeZ3xoAyWnBTPG8s9oLdT8B8mWeCQPTXSEUviTdq1RV70xh3-5/s2048/IMG_7240.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLiwM4vs5oV8grAQv-QyMGmqxTS-tjZ4MbHeVrVVB6hHIIi0LsK24U-Co-RfsyW5IRgcIBcRUzYsxeESRivKD-cJjrkuNeZ3xoAyWnBTPG8s9oLdT8B8mWeCQPTXSEUviTdq1RV70xh3-5/s320/IMG_7240.jpg" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /> I v<span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-size: 14px;">isited Luray, Virginia this weekend, and the flowers at the garden maze were just beautiful. In world where Covid is still </span><span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">rampant, wildfires are raging and gun violence is hitting close to home, it's great to stop and smell the roses, gardenias, or peonies.</span></span></span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #262626; font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">It was calming to just stare at the bloom. Later out of curiosity, I searched for Bible verses about flowers and found this gem of a scripture: </span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #262626; font-family: arial;"><span></span></span></p><a name='more'></a><span style="color: #262626; font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span class="text Luke-12-27" id="en-NIV-25487" style="background-color: white;"><span class="woj"><span class="versenum" style="display: inline; font-family: arial; font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: normal; position: relative; top: auto; vertical-align: text-top;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">“Consider how the wild flowers grow. They do not labor or
spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed
like one of these. 28 If that is how God clothes the grass of the
field, which is here today, and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, how much more
will he clothe you—you of little faith!" -Luke 12:27, 28</span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><span class="" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">No wonder flowers are such a reassuring sight: they're a reminder that God is the master gardener looking after the blooms of our lives with same loving care. No matter how uncertain the affairs of this life become, we can know as long as beautiful flowers grow from dirty ground -- sometimes with little tending or care -- so too will our lives will sprout even through the most difficult of circumstances.</span><div class=" Igw0E IwRSH eGOV_ _4EzTm pjcA_ aGBdT " style="-webkit-box-align: stretch; -webkit-box-direction: normal; -webkit-box-flex: 0; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; -webkit-box-pack: start; align-items: stretch; background-color: white; border: 0px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box; color: #262626; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 0 0 auto; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 16px 0px 4px; padding: 0px; place-content: stretch flex-start; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;"><div class="_7UhW9 PIoXz MMzan _0PwGv uL8Hv " style="-webkit-box-align: stretch; -webkit-box-direction: normal; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; align-items: stretch; border: 0px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box; color: rgba(var(--f52,142,142,142),1); flex-direction: column; flex-shrink: 0; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: 14px; margin: -2px 0px -3px; padding: 0px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div></div>stephaniesamuelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07103057895948637538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1634125124310786148.post-56930475442376165682021-07-21T18:00:00.000-04:002021-07-21T18:00:06.122-04:00Summer Style Trend: Denim Bermuda Shorts <p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqBu5nKe1pzXbFv_7gUmp0N_Sm4uKbmLQ6NMlzw-ddg0C4P91ITL-6O9S1fAovIiFsgPYQOCWw2uWlVn79kBfYu7dsImS0mmvrQFzB4mvolm3muvfJP9DCRM6BiJKYIbA1TDJPzpwdMp66/s1280/Denim+board+shorts+4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqBu5nKe1pzXbFv_7gUmp0N_Sm4uKbmLQ6NMlzw-ddg0C4P91ITL-6O9S1fAovIiFsgPYQOCWw2uWlVn79kBfYu7dsImS0mmvrQFzB4mvolm3muvfJP9DCRM6BiJKYIbA1TDJPzpwdMp66/s320/Denim+board+shorts+4.JPG" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br />Ding dong the skinny jean trend is dead. The hip-hugging, tight-leg denim has a long reign, but now it's time for straight leg jeans to shine. Another denim trend is also headed out the door: those tiny, crotch-cutting jean shorts. (Good riddance I say) This summer denim Bermuda shorts are taking its place</p><p><br /></p><p>They hit just above the knee and offer more coverage and frankly more comfort. Something we've all grown accustom to thanks to 2020.</p><p><br /></p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqMaJ8tQSRzxTPVSeWO6HW9lAQLtvCKsRV0a2pbMKLfb6MzESofup-ClZBgydNRR7tUAm6DRVfif1m2q_Jw9CYgZjK8Ju1Jf9WCtI9WtZfdJu8n00S6wDWsjtXZumJX_4LzfGdpEfm83R7/s1280/Denim+board+shorts+6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqMaJ8tQSRzxTPVSeWO6HW9lAQLtvCKsRV0a2pbMKLfb6MzESofup-ClZBgydNRR7tUAm6DRVfif1m2q_Jw9CYgZjK8Ju1Jf9WCtI9WtZfdJu8n00S6wDWsjtXZumJX_4LzfGdpEfm83R7/s320/Denim+board+shorts+6.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>There's a wide offering available. There's the distressed cut off versions like t<a href="https://www.rainbowshops.com/p/almost-famous-distressed-denim-bermuda-shorts-1072015995404.html" target="_blank">his pair I wearing from Rainbow. </a><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">For a more classic look, here's a </span><a href="https://www.jcrew.com/m/womens_category/shorts/7inch/long-denim-shorts/MP749?color_name=norwalk-wash&colorProductCode=AV252" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">clean cut pair from J.Crew.</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHnucj3FEc6iO_HG-4dQEwpAR4xdnpFiKybp3VsYK0Rasav7jhPHEcfObAMMoOKDE0fr9gtR-m3NGGtl7h3-ANSnZLVTUgp4jiZIeV_ernroZIsc0sTDiKgPTQ348SwDFB3sVJHsXR4UzX/s513/Denim+board+shorts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="513" data-original-width="463" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHnucj3FEc6iO_HG-4dQEwpAR4xdnpFiKybp3VsYK0Rasav7jhPHEcfObAMMoOKDE0fr9gtR-m3NGGtl7h3-ANSnZLVTUgp4jiZIeV_ernroZIsc0sTDiKgPTQ348SwDFB3sVJHsXR4UzX/w578-h640/Denim+board+shorts.jpg" width="578" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Amazon also has plenty of options available such as <a href="https://www.amazon.com/NYDJ-Womens-Briella-Short-Heyburn/dp/B017C2X1F4/ref=sr_1_7?crid=2DOH0Z054IUS&dchild=1&keywords=denim+bermuda+shorts+for+women&qid=1622417064&sprefix=denim+bermud%2Caps%2C171&sr=8-7" target="_blank">this cuffed short</a> and<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087NVPTMN/ref=twister_B087NVTWYN?th=1" target="_blank"> this colorful version</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinv1MmOhlY9LsIKN3OFyN4PxnMHfj1V7HgJP7mPKidyECuuuAK2hT2gg6twSt0RkiDaBe9mX4q_CEaTKtMQ1ebDrGEkE-2tZ8IceSDjTdo6B8jpwbvpHKKbj_jiVu_OtizmWq9Sefwk4vr/s407/Denim+board+shorts+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="407" data-original-width="243" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinv1MmOhlY9LsIKN3OFyN4PxnMHfj1V7HgJP7mPKidyECuuuAK2hT2gg6twSt0RkiDaBe9mX4q_CEaTKtMQ1ebDrGEkE-2tZ8IceSDjTdo6B8jpwbvpHKKbj_jiVu_OtizmWq9Sefwk4vr/s320/Denim+board+shorts+2.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzB-FNw5_z3FvHivq6eR47O3wy28eUlfz3_R17d8yYliP_XVxXxJPjJr1Aub7Cuoy4LMzckY-AJmGJhnL_LJo2ZIkHWBRLZ5qmEgJCMUgniryFiorr4lJ2jVicR54mnuSY3Eb8r8phmbBj/s533/Denim+board+shorts+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="359" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzB-FNw5_z3FvHivq6eR47O3wy28eUlfz3_R17d8yYliP_XVxXxJPjJr1Aub7Cuoy4LMzckY-AJmGJhnL_LJo2ZIkHWBRLZ5qmEgJCMUgniryFiorr4lJ2jVicR54mnuSY3Eb8r8phmbBj/s320/Denim+board+shorts+3.jpg" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>There are also plenty of options like these shorts on <a href="https://poshmark.com/listing/7-For-All-Mankind-Dojo-Stretch-Jean-Shorts-28-60a522969eb49dbe7fcbae50" target="_blank">Poshmark </a></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikmx8x-lI8mT1o50s4Lwy9TjyQWN5xS5oNmBfb22_Vyo2Iv3VKk4taiwJywmAKuxehoVOqsdkpbholzcyMyGVVWf2I5fVTIs546NLrrVAhWqt9WHYQDyUSc94pVDHvLsDWSJuLYemwkpVq/s2048/Denim+board+shorts+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="511" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikmx8x-lI8mT1o50s4Lwy9TjyQWN5xS5oNmBfb22_Vyo2Iv3VKk4taiwJywmAKuxehoVOqsdkpbholzcyMyGVVWf2I5fVTIs546NLrrVAhWqt9WHYQDyUSc94pVDHvLsDWSJuLYemwkpVq/w300-h511/Denim+board+shorts+5.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><p><br /></p>stephaniesamuelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07103057895948637538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1634125124310786148.post-83542491216083165672021-07-03T19:13:00.000-04:002021-07-03T19:13:51.749-04:00Wear the Rainbow<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMr3B-HwuirOa0Yolze3gKP7lMMFpVi9Qveb1UDlDS2nwoSZva8oPa_NAUBhIJ5y58q5CjYmDZnnxdbnw__bDFo_Z3qs8iGrTvqHQPBgNKplRq4nPBxKCrBl4P34PI0nGltoqRUZNmVtB2/s513/Wear+the+Rainbow+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="513" data-original-width="457" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMr3B-HwuirOa0Yolze3gKP7lMMFpVi9Qveb1UDlDS2nwoSZva8oPa_NAUBhIJ5y58q5CjYmDZnnxdbnw__bDFo_Z3qs8iGrTvqHQPBgNKplRq4nPBxKCrBl4P34PI0nGltoqRUZNmVtB2/s320/Wear+the+Rainbow+3.jpg" /></a></div><br /> It's June! Time to pull out all your most colorful gear. Whether you plan to done the whole rainbow at once or your want add a few bright spots to your waredrobe, here's some shopping ideas<p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p><br /></p><p>For starters, this <a href="https://www.jcrew.com/p/AX326?mode=add&N=6&NUM_ITEMS=1&cartId=5fd78129aa89ae37e130cbdbbb&color_name=rainbow-multi" target="_blank">pastel multicolor sundress from J.Crew</a> is a stunner.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfaqXHJ2zoLTqM-wAzInqbe0g2OBeQkjrud5jynqPnOPbpX_P1ze3yTZkJILd5CjlO-THYM0lmaNhGfFISQjhlJ7zMXG0ihg2tgVtPVQ1amj15JL8izUkfMlMm8_k3vEqNi3vgzp3uROml/s485/Wear+the+Rainbow+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="477" data-original-width="485" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfaqXHJ2zoLTqM-wAzInqbe0g2OBeQkjrud5jynqPnOPbpX_P1ze3yTZkJILd5CjlO-THYM0lmaNhGfFISQjhlJ7zMXG0ihg2tgVtPVQ1amj15JL8izUkfMlMm8_k3vEqNi3vgzp3uROml/w400-h394/Wear+the+Rainbow+2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Speaking of pastel, I love these <a href="https://www.dsw.com/en/us/product/adidas-adilette-aqua-slide-sandal---womens/498123?cm_mmc=CSE-_-GPS-_-G_LIA_Shopping_Sandals-_-LIA_Sandals&cadevice=c&gclid=Cj0KCQjw78yFBhCZARIsAOxgSx3j4d_bgNx1XMM14MxhnYO7gkveoK0i8hvFqR4oSHTibj1E1qfZHxEaAqVvEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">pastel sandals from Addidas</a>. There so bright and fun. They come in neon yellow (my favorite color). lilac, and even a bright coral. Right now they are only $25</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghkfDvtKYtw97Q14DmChN1V-QIrUluA396pNCeI-HKq3cpW5O3cFkI28Tf78C_WAcGNJhUAF_00vfc7iFxLXqNeQClC_RCzOPkXOgEsBEftkzpWw0agBS8q68w_NOeh3U2iaE5OETUYxm8/s897/Wear+the+Rainbow+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="547" data-original-width="897" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghkfDvtKYtw97Q14DmChN1V-QIrUluA396pNCeI-HKq3cpW5O3cFkI28Tf78C_WAcGNJhUAF_00vfc7iFxLXqNeQClC_RCzOPkXOgEsBEftkzpWw0agBS8q68w_NOeh3U2iaE5OETUYxm8/s320/Wear+the+Rainbow+4.jpg" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGy1fFkFWudhaKA-53RVzi2NlUnvE-9ahs0wV8QgFnj6OSIdZE2nB1c4q7uqG-_-Whdd8Ifw7SKBmgEkX-pH4bdrNdadQMgQ9V3VUv8n9RdYEII1ubRoZVaGYIsNfmSdOZwmaEZkIE8gdz/s819/Wear+the+Rainbow+4b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="515" data-original-width="819" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGy1fFkFWudhaKA-53RVzi2NlUnvE-9ahs0wV8QgFnj6OSIdZE2nB1c4q7uqG-_-Whdd8Ifw7SKBmgEkX-pH4bdrNdadQMgQ9V3VUv8n9RdYEII1ubRoZVaGYIsNfmSdOZwmaEZkIE8gdz/s320/Wear+the+Rainbow+4b.jpg" width="320" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghkfDvtKYtw97Q14DmChN1V-QIrUluA396pNCeI-HKq3cpW5O3cFkI28Tf78C_WAcGNJhUAF_00vfc7iFxLXqNeQClC_RCzOPkXOgEsBEftkzpWw0agBS8q68w_NOeh3U2iaE5OETUYxm8/s897/Wear+the+Rainbow+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghkfDvtKYtw97Q14DmChN1V-QIrUluA396pNCeI-HKq3cpW5O3cFkI28Tf78C_WAcGNJhUAF_00vfc7iFxLXqNeQClC_RCzOPkXOgEsBEftkzpWw0agBS8q68w_NOeh3U2iaE5OETUYxm8/s897/Wear+the+Rainbow+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghkfDvtKYtw97Q14DmChN1V-QIrUluA396pNCeI-HKq3cpW5O3cFkI28Tf78C_WAcGNJhUAF_00vfc7iFxLXqNeQClC_RCzOPkXOgEsBEftkzpWw0agBS8q68w_NOeh3U2iaE5OETUYxm8/s897/Wear+the+Rainbow+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg86_wvgO3CsEmICOFGbX156waiNR2DH9ujcjBil1Mh7naLkZTQA4N3eyCoZkAb-vq2NuxAHvtU8d1ocHi0e7MxdATJ6o7nWoMI1YQczIA3h8wlUVtvkO7vyXy0bStVEr0kMRmHk__zw0dV/s549/Wear+the+Rainbow+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; display: inline !important; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="543" data-original-width="549" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg86_wvgO3CsEmICOFGbX156waiNR2DH9ujcjBil1Mh7naLkZTQA4N3eyCoZkAb-vq2NuxAHvtU8d1ocHi0e7MxdATJ6o7nWoMI1YQczIA3h8wlUVtvkO7vyXy0bStVEr0kMRmHk__zw0dV/w320-h317/Wear+the+Rainbow+5.jpg" width="320" /></a>Here's a fun way to sneak a little more color into your outfit, <a href="https://www.urbanoutfitters.com/shop/rainbow-striped-quarter-sock?category=SEARCHRESULTS&color=095&searchparams=q%3Drainbow&type=REGULAR&size=ONE%20SIZE&quantity=1" target="_blank">rainbow socks</a>!</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>There's nothing like a 90's throwback, so here's something that should bring you back: The Delia's catalogue. I just loved skimming through the pages plotting all the clothes I hoped to buy. Well the <a href="https://www.dollskill.com/lookz/delias-90s-style-clothing-and-accessories.html" target="_blank">brand is back</a> and more colorful than ever. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS9V1h9oSRpZmufXtxSOXWALRd_p3hMCHjc0-8nl01i-AdmURt7bpvrHK4Kd3IKiljbfK_h6zwLRQaZeRvqbyE7kal0K0bW61W1QVDJRgvzRHbgVs-KjbsKJdLBcdoVzEPln5PTQlRucMr/s495/Wear+the+Rainbow+6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="495" data-original-width="285" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS9V1h9oSRpZmufXtxSOXWALRd_p3hMCHjc0-8nl01i-AdmURt7bpvrHK4Kd3IKiljbfK_h6zwLRQaZeRvqbyE7kal0K0bW61W1QVDJRgvzRHbgVs-KjbsKJdLBcdoVzEPln5PTQlRucMr/w368-h640/Wear+the+Rainbow+6.jpg" width="368" /></a></div>This multicolored <a href="https://www.dollskill.com/delias-warped-checkered-twill-jeans-rainbow.html" target="_blank">pants</a>, <a href="https://www.dollskill.com/delias-warped-checkered-oversized-shirt-rainbow.html" target="_blank">shirt</a> and <a href="https://www.dollskill.com/delias-warped-checkered-tube-top-rainbow.html" target="_blank">tube top</a> is all on sale this weekend.<br /><p><br /></p>stephaniesamuelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07103057895948637538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1634125124310786148.post-27871360506745481452021-04-26T22:16:00.001-04:002021-04-26T22:23:16.797-04:00Oscars Style Trend: Gold <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiLsqJUnICeUPqmMGJCfYuKVdEiOjdxjPr7VGBa3bYKB-LWBFuY4VsehXlUvf4Csn2piThskQiLQKhVEmq5HPF9OYyXWEiIjeXU9Rg2piMJah4sUFk1n9ZoItgA5Qx1vMkWr7clEgspxLK/s1241/oscars+2021+2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1033" data-original-width="1241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiLsqJUnICeUPqmMGJCfYuKVdEiOjdxjPr7VGBa3bYKB-LWBFuY4VsehXlUvf4Csn2piThskQiLQKhVEmq5HPF9OYyXWEiIjeXU9Rg2piMJah4sUFk1n9ZoItgA5Qx1vMkWr7clEgspxLK/s320/oscars+2021+2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />As the weather warms up around the country and vaccines become widely available, everyone is thinking about getting out of the house, the state and even the country so they can get that golden summer time hue. <p></p><p>Perhaps that’s why there was so much gold on the Oscars runway last night. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJg8FfV3HK7XfyBNn-U2_KPm99A7ozENkdcGL4mL4xkPU1oYJ3Nw4cHL4tkm8-ssN_xcN_5aUD_gKCP9KKE8v8MHe6J_drSAo_TKB4Ihn-cxcWcBovY1hrMZkJqsc5suIvZZf-sAWS6zbt/s2048/oscars+2021+3.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJg8FfV3HK7XfyBNn-U2_KPm99A7ozENkdcGL4mL4xkPU1oYJ3Nw4cHL4tkm8-ssN_xcN_5aUD_gKCP9KKE8v8MHe6J_drSAo_TKB4Ihn-cxcWcBovY1hrMZkJqsc5suIvZZf-sAWS6zbt/s320/oscars+2021+3.jpg" /></a></div>Gold Gowns.<p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>Gold suits.</p><p><br /></p><p><span> <span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>E</span>ven gold crocs!</p><br /><p></p><p>That's right: I said gold crocs worn by the incredibly talented Quest Love.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgza6quBC7b8gKrJTSA8K7I82UWB1nYxSY4KVndpoj8guFfFdlyqpd6Mkxh4JQ7lp3rxthvvLfLjpUrGo7OKHJxAlWWEMCcm0dZ9myZoB1yWvEtzaSMnfb-DJaCxsYULCF1gbwDP5ZP4tkr/s1809/oscars+2021+5.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1809" data-original-width="1193" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgza6quBC7b8gKrJTSA8K7I82UWB1nYxSY4KVndpoj8guFfFdlyqpd6Mkxh4JQ7lp3rxthvvLfLjpUrGo7OKHJxAlWWEMCcm0dZ9myZoB1yWvEtzaSMnfb-DJaCxsYULCF1gbwDP5ZP4tkr/s320/oscars+2021+5.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Head-to-toe gold is great for the red carpet, but it's not practical for the every day person who mostly goes to and from work, then back home and every once while on an errand run. It is, however, perfectly appropriate to use gold accessories to bring an otherwise dull outfit to life exactly like Quest Love. </p><p><br /></p><p>Here's a few thrift store finds that add a little Midas Touch to your wardrobe:</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_lWI1BwjF_P6_byl-RKkRT5_zEI8sGEeQFElO6EDG2Hxye0RVevrf4XYw3jwTfXZ-wvDEfwDf7Jvk1auUqsZIpQgELBzInb2fZ0c_ymnr-E6QMHFxHJgcJM8hn0Hz7GoABPFEjlnWnV9s/s580/gold+sequin+scarf.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="580" data-original-width="580" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_lWI1BwjF_P6_byl-RKkRT5_zEI8sGEeQFElO6EDG2Hxye0RVevrf4XYw3jwTfXZ-wvDEfwDf7Jvk1auUqsZIpQgELBzInb2fZ0c_ymnr-E6QMHFxHJgcJM8hn0Hz7GoABPFEjlnWnV9s/w640-h640/gold+sequin+scarf.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This <a href="https://poshmark.com/listing/Gold-Sequin-Scarf-Wrap-5fa5a46843895f8447e92e9e" target="_blank">gold sequin shawl</a> can easily be thrown over jean and a white tee or even worn belted over a full suit.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Want to step out in style just like Quest Love? Here's two pairs of gold shoes to copy his style.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7t9ZVJLZ0W54ncnoXxJZTuvCQ64TMMTISvmjF15q0YKMjyEmYDXpsLlz9A4ZNLAZn7w6Un1-kWklzT5RQAm8wduzZ8AZyII3irYRlvY1sdE-95bqQ_IFE8UHBrwh1iMXMJiI_7MpZzh8V/s580/gold+sperry+sneakers.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="580" data-original-width="580" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7t9ZVJLZ0W54ncnoXxJZTuvCQ64TMMTISvmjF15q0YKMjyEmYDXpsLlz9A4ZNLAZn7w6Un1-kWklzT5RQAm8wduzZ8AZyII3irYRlvY1sdE-95bqQ_IFE8UHBrwh1iMXMJiI_7MpZzh8V/w400-h400/gold+sperry+sneakers.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div>These <a href="https://poshmark.com/listing/Gold-Sperry-Topsider-Sneakers-6073da42c4a528e5f026672f" target="_blank">Sperry Topsider sneakers </a>really sparkly in the sunlight. Wear them with a white dress or white button down shirt and pants to really make them stand out.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs4UrYWn2jhDsnpTssL5nm52iJNp-hn8Hu5FruKViM0dpExE_IFzVxYBtnkgxQdAJBT0HwyxEhWSnwqbgMbVlg2jgJXB1HIZwvRsgVlAtqZWcEEmmNE7RPV7S9GgoIGE38fqW4SHBq6mIp/s580/pale+gold+Tommy+Hilfiger+shoes.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="580" data-original-width="580" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs4UrYWn2jhDsnpTssL5nm52iJNp-hn8Hu5FruKViM0dpExE_IFzVxYBtnkgxQdAJBT0HwyxEhWSnwqbgMbVlg2jgJXB1HIZwvRsgVlAtqZWcEEmmNE7RPV7S9GgoIGE38fqW4SHBq6mIp/w400-h400/pale+gold+Tommy+Hilfiger+shoes.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>If you prefer things toned down, these a <a href="https://poshmark.com/listing/Pale-Gold-Tommy-Hilfiger-Sneakers-6073ddb1e0b7c74664d4f9bc" target="_blank">pale gold Tommy Hilfiger sneakers</a> still have plenty of glitter.</p><p>Throw them on with black slacks or your favorite cut off jeans.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>All three of those items are available in my <a href="https://poshmark.com/closet/lives_joyfully" target="_blank">Poshmark Closet</a>. Visit to shop the latest trends!</p>stephaniesamuelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07103057895948637538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1634125124310786148.post-51654594087994965312021-04-21T21:11:00.001-04:002021-04-21T21:11:37.978-04:00Sustainable Shopping Tips<p> </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_GDvKNFhMUtqSAXtV6zMvpM7SspxHqUYOpYsoYeAs-4sAQmXhADUo-iFvmyFGwJHB0YBtORtRoWszMzhojRdr9HaAsIFAUyE5gUV_W_0wu38jCcNiz20rjK2PeldzFHhDfeR_-STN_rnx/s1080/earth+day+graphic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_GDvKNFhMUtqSAXtV6zMvpM7SspxHqUYOpYsoYeAs-4sAQmXhADUo-iFvmyFGwJHB0YBtORtRoWszMzhojRdr9HaAsIFAUyE5gUV_W_0wu38jCcNiz20rjK2PeldzFHhDfeR_-STN_rnx/s320/earth+day+graphic.jpg" /></a></div>Here's a few Sustainable shopping just in time for Earth Day:<br /><br /><div><b>Shop Second-hand</b> - Thrift stores, consignment shops, eBay, and Poshmark are all places where you can find clothes, shoes and home goods that are already in existence. Shopping second hand creates demand which may some day may coax the fashion industry to make less and thereby lessen waste.<p></p><p><b>Invest in Quality Items</b> - I understand that sometimes you just want to buy something new. Believe or not, that's O.K. </p><p>What's not O.K. is buying clothes from inexpensive brands that rip, tear and wear easily. Instead spend at a little more money and buy quality items that will last you many seasons.</p><p><b>Don't throw away your unwanted clothes</b> - As long they still in tact, donate them, give them to friends, sell them. Anything but sending them to the landfill.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p><br /></p><p><b>Bring Your Own Bags!!! </b>- With the pandemic, many stores aren't packing your reusable bags. But you can still pack it yourself. </p><p><b>Donate or sell in Your Boutique Bags </b>- If you can't resist getting a store bag or forget to bring your own, many small vintage and thrift boutiques will use customers' old shopping bags to package purchases. </p><p>Also there are some people who buy and collect luxury shopping bags and other packaging. </p></div>stephaniesamuelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07103057895948637538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1634125124310786148.post-76269485494097359882021-04-11T20:02:00.002-04:002021-04-21T19:02:29.883-04:00Spring Thrift Haul<p>I scored big during my latest visit to the thrift store. Here’s a look at the full haul.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvTa2TvdkzuKRwWEpXbqce23XZmwhdEVvmLKKgFFs4AvQ8qPSYCABJm0JqohhCRTML8wVYE3QWvfwwnpqlKdlZ8EesR9NH2LonTMGtvhGTy6eA9fXO0mQra2xCl1oSIaYPC-SIT0oRikka/s2048/0AF51C58-BACD-418C-A868-82AE05FD3287.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvTa2TvdkzuKRwWEpXbqce23XZmwhdEVvmLKKgFFs4AvQ8qPSYCABJm0JqohhCRTML8wVYE3QWvfwwnpqlKdlZ8EesR9NH2LonTMGtvhGTy6eA9fXO0mQra2xCl1oSIaYPC-SIT0oRikka/w480-h640/0AF51C58-BACD-418C-A868-82AE05FD3287.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">BCBG Maxazria H alter Top, Large<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimE7xmlFNNa8fI3Fmbg86M6pw-BzNYiNJ_JDGaXROnQMuyZWAi3gmnT-hF0iOGyGQglrRySMntAcYCQtOXxLMyTxS4sn20Kl9u59eJMlM0JiMYwaHJ5wnphS9iHcxcu_3kqcHijxaGUJmW/s2048/2EE5C182-2F03-4324-AA29-279B51E1BCA8.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimE7xmlFNNa8fI3Fmbg86M6pw-BzNYiNJ_JDGaXROnQMuyZWAi3gmnT-hF0iOGyGQglrRySMntAcYCQtOXxLMyTxS4sn20Kl9u59eJMlM0JiMYwaHJ5wnphS9iHcxcu_3kqcHijxaGUJmW/w480-h640/2EE5C182-2F03-4324-AA29-279B51E1BCA8.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Loft Floppy Hat with Colorful Cheetah Bandanna <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhLwlvZlAM2NppAz1l9wka09fmgS5y6wAp8K9W0lRD1RmJUXvARzjQbXSFNIj-uTQ8xf2aOCKQjArlpdf9vjiVlWoYA46aCeGTc8ypp0K5Vq-Ho3oD-_poz_rZz5hTmr4CaPN1QgjYo2fY/s2048/9FBD33CF-C512-4F41-9980-89F7C6FED3B1.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhLwlvZlAM2NppAz1l9wka09fmgS5y6wAp8K9W0lRD1RmJUXvARzjQbXSFNIj-uTQ8xf2aOCKQjArlpdf9vjiVlWoYA46aCeGTc8ypp0K5Vq-Ho3oD-_poz_rZz5hTmr4CaPN1QgjYo2fY/w480-h640/9FBD33CF-C512-4F41-9980-89F7C6FED3B1.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Colorful Kitchen Canisters</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5A2D7Acx3Hmxn9ddN6iIbff9Q-jpgeYFTeJ4JKd58520dT9xviRCvq-2sY0JM-UV8OZyy2MhM6Y0UHxAEZMeIuMGvPIKCSVfcUVR8mcpGpfSAHk0NCXvLKvep5iLvWO2PhCaT7ExOwBjh/s2048/32D941EF-F9E1-4872-A21C-E5F75D2935B2.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5A2D7Acx3Hmxn9ddN6iIbff9Q-jpgeYFTeJ4JKd58520dT9xviRCvq-2sY0JM-UV8OZyy2MhM6Y0UHxAEZMeIuMGvPIKCSVfcUVR8mcpGpfSAHk0NCXvLKvep5iLvWO2PhCaT7ExOwBjh/w480-h640/32D941EF-F9E1-4872-A21C-E5F75D2935B2.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lilly Pulitzer Mini Skirt and Straw Sandals<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcLcJ_CSnriP8fuFsQwAtFK6pnMTvLC7xT46wSyQmOs8XKBjo0QBHqaOmGxziCcA7-LppC2c1iZh4PMqvhQPYoyDsmvd8nwmk5r68NprbrDQaeqSZnNd6W6yKVxAFtYuW65B5kQJLGVMFA/s2048/76BB9B56-5541-4285-9F5A-7D178B5D475A.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcLcJ_CSnriP8fuFsQwAtFK6pnMTvLC7xT46wSyQmOs8XKBjo0QBHqaOmGxziCcA7-LppC2c1iZh4PMqvhQPYoyDsmvd8nwmk5r68NprbrDQaeqSZnNd6W6yKVxAFtYuW65B5kQJLGVMFA/w480-h640/76BB9B56-5541-4285-9F5A-7D178B5D475A.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">3-Piece Vera Bradley Clutch Set<br /><br /><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl0aHhp_jGc6oIRYkKvL3bZ0XNU50fpKdAfMUNqBSgd86DXw5bk8nkR3NHXPuzuT-QesVDZDm14VNZ5BMYUOzYBV63RsnNMdrJ7CQF50L9Dzt8jQ9TJ7vDTYqreBYxBidNeZnBWnihTKbe/s2048/CDA4EDBD-7919-4FBB-B9FE-F1173C6943A5.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl0aHhp_jGc6oIRYkKvL3bZ0XNU50fpKdAfMUNqBSgd86DXw5bk8nkR3NHXPuzuT-QesVDZDm14VNZ5BMYUOzYBV63RsnNMdrJ7CQF50L9Dzt8jQ9TJ7vDTYqreBYxBidNeZnBWnihTKbe/w480-h640/CDA4EDBD-7919-4FBB-B9FE-F1173C6943A5.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Straw Safari Hat<br /><br /><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY_LXQR5pqtbZLnopcNnlHfTYV9HcQuzxThCjoBseVTvrpf_PbQ0_sgzMxtG-giEtoet9i2sIgbO-YoVVB4awwymUMlrKFXC5bIIgBPelw0XN7GIvKdzWTsEpB_ZW5Q7a2VFzpYeBc0YlM/s2048/1E35CB1A-2DAF-48A9-A316-BE1A413C7497.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY_LXQR5pqtbZLnopcNnlHfTYV9HcQuzxThCjoBseVTvrpf_PbQ0_sgzMxtG-giEtoet9i2sIgbO-YoVVB4awwymUMlrKFXC5bIIgBPelw0XN7GIvKdzWTsEpB_ZW5Q7a2VFzpYeBc0YlM/w480-h640/1E35CB1A-2DAF-48A9-A316-BE1A413C7497.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vera Bradley Crossbody and Coin Purse Set<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiICKvFY56I0PhLJadUBcC7eFXOE3siA_bYHtWGmvQlW1h9GOOUXFPzFw77OhY0whT6ar3gDBJha6_Oxb4JNa2rWVJpFN4QEPuCx_S0GqWjC11AtYbde34qpRFoHcv_Dyu8vZYcZC0P9yyC/s2048/A67290FB-FFF2-4EDA-8C20-0BF09F307FF2.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiICKvFY56I0PhLJadUBcC7eFXOE3siA_bYHtWGmvQlW1h9GOOUXFPzFw77OhY0whT6ar3gDBJha6_Oxb4JNa2rWVJpFN4QEPuCx_S0GqWjC11AtYbde34qpRFoHcv_Dyu8vZYcZC0P9yyC/w480-h640/A67290FB-FFF2-4EDA-8C20-0BF09F307FF2.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Straw Beach Tote Bag<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>All of these items are for sale on my <a href="https://poshmark.com/closet/lives_joyfully" target="_blank">Poshmark page</a>.</p><p><br /></p>stephaniesamuelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07103057895948637538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1634125124310786148.post-70450189417372811072021-04-08T00:21:00.005-04:002021-04-08T00:21:50.973-04:00Spring Trend: Sweater Vest<p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;">Grandpa's style has been gaining the attentions of younger fashion lovers. First they stole his sneakers, now they're stealing his clothes.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3vtZHjmq-4pyd8t6Uzev5v-a4ZLdqgpJ83UM85tXvq46eKjnc1W4zcZfmpsUqdAeWeMPhUcrJL2O91mWObr9oPQP4jSHUOBrIutRdf91QfyPuqMaDKNTK2qidLlYX0PuuNBvb3UQTxOQ2/s1188/sweater+vest+style+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1188" data-original-width="760" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3vtZHjmq-4pyd8t6Uzev5v-a4ZLdqgpJ83UM85tXvq46eKjnc1W4zcZfmpsUqdAeWeMPhUcrJL2O91mWObr9oPQP4jSHUOBrIutRdf91QfyPuqMaDKNTK2qidLlYX0PuuNBvb3UQTxOQ2/s320/sweater+vest+style+2.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p>Sweater vests are one of the new spring trends that even celebrities like Kendall Jenner are trying out. </p><p>You know me, I zipped right over the Savers to see if I could re-create the trend. </p><p><br /></p><p>Here's how I recreated the trend with three thrifted vests.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_KpWoGoQ-sPhUIQRoUwrK1kKtQGfAGi5gHn2sTqfLQTSXFigOoLhNeO1gK76Uy6DxYNqfHiD4p1nU_5XA7OerN1Qn-nAahOIibpku0-o3CimG1CCOYjBH_RWoXtX9m9UypFz8oM3gxH77/s6000/DSC_0044.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6000" data-original-width="4000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_KpWoGoQ-sPhUIQRoUwrK1kKtQGfAGi5gHn2sTqfLQTSXFigOoLhNeO1gK76Uy6DxYNqfHiD4p1nU_5XA7OerN1Qn-nAahOIibpku0-o3CimG1CCOYjBH_RWoXtX9m9UypFz8oM3gxH77/w426-h640/DSC_0044.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>The moment I saw this Van Huesen Vest, I feel in love with the funky pattern that's printed all over it. <div><br /></div><div>I also knew that it would go perfectly with this faux leather mini skirt.<div><p></p><p>I added a double buckle belt and a beaded necklace to complete the look.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Vest: Van Huesen, Savers</p><p>Belt: Poshmark</p><p>Skirt: Urban Cheapskate</p><p>Necklace: <a href="https://www.hsn.com/products/jay-king-sterling-silver-gemstone-bead-convertible-5-pi/9730523" target="_blank">Jay King</a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSgYVdLz1yKfcDvJezt30RjdEHQFgLbi0bKpO0i480tGVdnzCAbmPdcqZ6nb8EjFsEbEK1yom2s4wiZiVCVeQCNwSA-5I-haiaUo5CiuWWGuipwuVwl2uqk37gDfTIVyrAO5begNaPEqiS/s6000/DSC_0053.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6000" data-original-width="4000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSgYVdLz1yKfcDvJezt30RjdEHQFgLbi0bKpO0i480tGVdnzCAbmPdcqZ6nb8EjFsEbEK1yom2s4wiZiVCVeQCNwSA-5I-haiaUo5CiuWWGuipwuVwl2uqk37gDfTIVyrAO5begNaPEqiS/w426-h640/DSC_0053.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This navy Liz Claiborne vest with gold cross stitching pairs perfectly with this linen skirt. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Vest: Liz Claiborne, Savers</div><div>Skirt: J. Crew</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This J. Crew vintage sweater vest is perfect with virtually anything: ripped jeans, vintage skirt, or a fedora.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS4WvwSX3I_-hURcFbiPxqY5aIGFSyjsiqm4dI6U3WpF6QP7yVZ-h8KXdcCOeObmn96pR21U5rzgs4Tl_C16ZjpCk5cD9WeoHCulBPbcxzUl5NTghOwrq5ZFzAjh8UdmeyDe1MgUhN4PZX/s6000/DSC_0039.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6000" data-original-width="4000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS4WvwSX3I_-hURcFbiPxqY5aIGFSyjsiqm4dI6U3WpF6QP7yVZ-h8KXdcCOeObmn96pR21U5rzgs4Tl_C16ZjpCk5cD9WeoHCulBPbcxzUl5NTghOwrq5ZFzAjh8UdmeyDe1MgUhN4PZX/w426-h640/DSC_0039.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div><div><p style="text-align: center;">Hat: JoS. A. Bank, thrifted</p></div></div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div><p style="text-align: center;">Vest: J. Crew, thrifted</p></div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div><p style="text-align: center;">Jeans: J. Crew</p></div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div><p style="text-align: center;">Necklace: Kendra Scott</p></div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggPnZvCjliV1wIO1w807UogoZYIBj3Sg1eqHWtDcMXHYXT3imNNvEG09pW0mcnxMz8Y_qivfSaCeIgVB2cPvgXvk3dM5b8JQrwoe_Cw0cLf7IyE5KoC3ZHV3YAD0SB5qF87Pj79r0koXee/s6000/DSC_0043.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6000" data-original-width="4000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggPnZvCjliV1wIO1w807UogoZYIBj3Sg1eqHWtDcMXHYXT3imNNvEG09pW0mcnxMz8Y_qivfSaCeIgVB2cPvgXvk3dM5b8JQrwoe_Cw0cLf7IyE5KoC3ZHV3YAD0SB5qF87Pj79r0koXee/w426-h640/DSC_0043.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Vest - J. Crew, thrifted</p><p style="text-align: center;">Skirt - Anthropologie, Poshmark</p><p style="text-align: center;">Necklace - Jay King</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">All three of these vests are currently on sale in <a href="https://poshmark.com/closet/lives_joyfully" target="_blank">my Poshmark closet</a>.</p>stephaniesamuelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07103057895948637538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1634125124310786148.post-32737258732304654772021-04-02T12:38:00.003-04:002021-04-02T12:38:44.853-04:00What’s Good Friday?<p> Have you ever wondered is the big deal about Good Friday? Here’s the answer...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggiMwCQ6d6qN6sJXJsBorOTFIUT6HYo6NQ81jNAi91YjtqW-CcftecplSXJBycRHl7cqQm23KWc1tw6dgUYDGSEES-INY9Cjjl1E8utQFx00nKqXbW2J7_QFp25qW_igExMRxQOnx92tHl/s1920/6125FD99-324A-4318-A3E4-16370B0593B6.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggiMwCQ6d6qN6sJXJsBorOTFIUT6HYo6NQ81jNAi91YjtqW-CcftecplSXJBycRHl7cqQm23KWc1tw6dgUYDGSEES-INY9Cjjl1E8utQFx00nKqXbW2J7_QFp25qW_igExMRxQOnx92tHl/w360-h640/6125FD99-324A-4318-A3E4-16370B0593B6.jpeg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><p></p>stephaniesamuelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07103057895948637538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1634125124310786148.post-82616634201544697892021-02-22T00:41:00.000-05:002021-02-22T00:41:09.222-05:00Styling A Chucky Sweater<p> Like most states around the country, Maryland has also been buried the snow. Spring, where are you? </p><p>On a more serious note, my prayers are with those in Texas who are suffering a result of the recent snowfall. Compared to what is happening there, the quick bursts of snow and ice we've had in Maryland are nothing.</p><p>Still the cold is no joke. I've bunding up in my chunkiest of sweaters to stay warm. One of my favorites is an oat colored knit top from the Limited. I got it from Savers and it is super warm. </p><p>Here's how I styled it up recently ... before there was snow on the ground. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlJHz3G6yYMIXThajF_7OhqSkcKDs5kn1OAg5m1CrMNNbG_3SdDvCdyCYCqk12v_AlEOH5GiGZnRfC48iEi2ZemU0ryvnMrzozHM907GgiB8_-IuwtjpgNFv89XSocZ92QuMADaZL8kNb5/s6000/XMAS+PAPER+CRAFT+%25285%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlJHz3G6yYMIXThajF_7OhqSkcKDs5kn1OAg5m1CrMNNbG_3SdDvCdyCYCqk12v_AlEOH5GiGZnRfC48iEi2ZemU0ryvnMrzozHM907GgiB8_-IuwtjpgNFv89XSocZ92QuMADaZL8kNb5/w497-h330/XMAS+PAPER+CRAFT+%25285%2529.JPG" width="497" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Sweater - The Limited (Thrifted)</span></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"> Purse - J. Crew </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"> Distressed Jeans - no brand</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"> Sneakers - Reebok Princess Classic (Amazon)</div></div></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE6IswujQGB4LRjYasuvIyLOvI79fRD7m5dtpHeSzCvuoLCIFtvVMW8Yo4CjYILCArn9yEgACyG8RAUC5eBVC0zZr5pF-eRc8Nx69lqom7MZUuFmOulgOts4agI4aZtoCzZfAmSvTlWXY1/s6000/XMAS+PAPER+CRAFT+%25284%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE6IswujQGB4LRjYasuvIyLOvI79fRD7m5dtpHeSzCvuoLCIFtvVMW8Yo4CjYILCArn9yEgACyG8RAUC5eBVC0zZr5pF-eRc8Nx69lqom7MZUuFmOulgOts4agI4aZtoCzZfAmSvTlWXY1/w531-h354/XMAS+PAPER+CRAFT+%25284%2529.JPG" width="531" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1mmqTSc1q8z9NiXKiiE6PrugU82oEWDgxGjSNsxo9Uu3Jum_RnoDBAaRBtsi6eLDtfHpp7Ow4SHkTRp28icR3he4bCci8YrR0Jbo6HoqTXs3iskjPwx3d7HLKFDmxaannr7RdB4nHLecq/s6000/XMAS+PAPER+CRAFT+%25286%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="332" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1mmqTSc1q8z9NiXKiiE6PrugU82oEWDgxGjSNsxo9Uu3Jum_RnoDBAaRBtsi6eLDtfHpp7Ow4SHkTRp28icR3he4bCci8YrR0Jbo6HoqTXs3iskjPwx3d7HLKFDmxaannr7RdB4nHLecq/w499-h332/XMAS+PAPER+CRAFT+%25286%2529.JPG" width="499" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVQ_v2uK7lgng5t2LDKKdgXUj4j1ren_kQRab1946fhNylvs2c0SdgtQ1O0Pk4kO-rC1IVIiHjzRzKXPOtjBWBOcF4IlzQR3_PAs5A7mpRexJSi4ZLJgkcBiYE4R6Wn_jibnfftQL0WnOA/s6000/XMAS+PAPER+CRAFT+%25281%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVQ_v2uK7lgng5t2LDKKdgXUj4j1ren_kQRab1946fhNylvs2c0SdgtQ1O0Pk4kO-rC1IVIiHjzRzKXPOtjBWBOcF4IlzQR3_PAs5A7mpRexJSi4ZLJgkcBiYE4R6Wn_jibnfftQL0WnOA/s320/XMAS+PAPER+CRAFT+%25281%2529.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I love this look because it's comfy - perfect for running errands or working from home. I got both the sneakers and sweater for a steal -- the sneakers I bought from <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Reebok-Womens-Princess-Aerobics-White/dp/B000AOZKBU/ref=sr_1_2?crid=DFSSNGESTEIF&dchild=1&keywords=reebok+princess+classic+womens+shoes&qid=1613970579&sprefix=reebok+princess+%2Caps%2C168&sr=8-2" target="_blank">Amazon</a> for less than $30 on Amazon Prime Day. They're not that cheap right now, but they're still below $40.</div><div><br /></div><div>For an extra layer of warmth, I added this fur purse I got from J.Crew. It's currently on sale in my <a href="https://poshmark.com/listing/RARE-NWT-JCREW-Faux-Shearling-Mini-Tote-5f99a6e7ffba94bb34e9cfb0" target="_blank">Poshmark closet</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p></div>stephaniesamuelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07103057895948637538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1634125124310786148.post-7122338225876647062021-02-04T23:48:00.002-05:002021-02-04T23:48:35.159-05:00Loving Words for your GF, BF, BFF <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAxDvh2pRoPsbgxONLMT20glN_tGXE6A6UYbpwfd4WJIcbWeKwTjaw0hRfDq0YQlL9IObPEr7DVPz3_LGDKhaAeOBeTHLVVs0psJkoJRwMqM7WBopFAYdMC55Uu6GTrFXZefKd5Bp710_J/s874/AA6A49A8-40A9-49F8-8E49-3D647FB66524.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; 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text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEOHHEA6IpNG50MzdDYwVRI7oAsEBmMBUAQvvZbBhE6SDS29I9Ck9uwOtmkpQCu62YGyyK6Ah7JMv0t6B582cHW0GTPwivG0-BQFh4VLR8mQEWX9oheJ_7fr-Pus63dn8mB5q-cR182aMM/w480-h640/ED7AA312-83F1-48DA-8B24-C4D648F540F2.jpeg" width="480" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm back to painting my nails after a looong break. It's crazy that I was consistently painting my nails each week when my work schedule was hectic, but the moment it calmed down, I stopped. I think that's because doing my nail is a kind of pick me up that I crave when things are stressful.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgISFC8yAn4TijQmKmh_4GJdAhYwLxN5HcpSJ5ihE712j2HnANeo9zmKI9Cusw7Wqq8oK2ewMtBVTQHGkIvjVe0pk0aPd6mndNDDEQd18T5v84v55QC557MF_9f07VP04q1YXN53ryDVAqs/s1841/5E2A5A25-7092-4A2F-8B9C-0630E06128D4.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1306" data-original-width="1841" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgISFC8yAn4TijQmKmh_4GJdAhYwLxN5HcpSJ5ihE712j2HnANeo9zmKI9Cusw7Wqq8oK2ewMtBVTQHGkIvjVe0pk0aPd6mndNDDEQd18T5v84v55QC557MF_9f07VP04q1YXN53ryDVAqs/s320/5E2A5A25-7092-4A2F-8B9C-0630E06128D4.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">I'm especially proud of this mani because it incorporates some of my favorite nudes for people of color. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Most nude nail colors tend to be a variations of pale pink or stark white. Those colors are nice, but they don't read nude up against darker skin. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizJsDPsfCCwtYfbvH0w8o3-RMO3J0BmMKMyZNe6ktR5p9xSj3e_Z4E808YKJRiMmJG4cbEqcvwiuNV4DnVpJF0HoLXemcTx4tksptyGiPiG6jOLlv97TvNZZrKTX80RzUK2ffU3G0Tzpf0/s2048/6CEC69FB-B34B-4C55-9503-8222C646BC60.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizJsDPsfCCwtYfbvH0w8o3-RMO3J0BmMKMyZNe6ktR5p9xSj3e_Z4E808YKJRiMmJG4cbEqcvwiuNV4DnVpJF0HoLXemcTx4tksptyGiPiG6jOLlv97TvNZZrKTX80RzUK2ffU3G0Tzpf0/s320/6CEC69FB-B34B-4C55-9503-8222C646BC60.jpeg" /></a></div><span style="text-align: center;">OPI has some fabulous nude nail colors for people of color. I used two of them this look: </span><a href="https://www.opi.com/shop-products/nail-polish-powders/nail-lacquer/do-you-take-lei-away" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">Do You Take Lei Away?</a><span style="text-align: center;"> is the base. I painted my entire nail in this creamy tan.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;">Then I laid down a triangle of my absolute favorite, <a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/OPI-Nail-Polish-Going-My-Way-or-Norway/250192821?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=1054&&adid=22222222227141056237&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=251198824936&wl4=pla-415175748875&wl5=9007909&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=112343841&wl11=online&wl12=250192821&veh=sem&gclid=CjwKCAiA9bmABhBbEiwASb35VyRdhv70UhpkUpak6VACl1kSeqxPq3sAR32Nmm3YhdACh1ydMsHkvhoCxYgQAvD_BwE" target="_blank">Going My Way or Norway?</a> -- a warm, teddy bear brown. </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh33VhwWMWD2ZKDYqIvZxWPqxLpFdykx63-0DAQIUZ_sM5sFgDZ0T3NQNX5c8WzFYPPq0Wn_nz4LGfcHX9mkqat7tlQKxg2SUYpgEJz70Wv_vvTHJPnIB6g6nyp5jDtqrZkZiaAO98p8UXA/s2048/09EAC4FA-127F-4B50-840E-9D95ADAC7298.jpeg" style="clear: left; display: inline; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh33VhwWMWD2ZKDYqIvZxWPqxLpFdykx63-0DAQIUZ_sM5sFgDZ0T3NQNX5c8WzFYPPq0Wn_nz4LGfcHX9mkqat7tlQKxg2SUYpgEJz70Wv_vvTHJPnIB6g6nyp5jDtqrZkZiaAO98p8UXA/w150-h200/09EAC4FA-127F-4B50-840E-9D95ADAC7298.jpeg" width="150" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;">Then I topped it with <a href="https://www.essie.com/nail-polish/enamel/metallics-and-glitters/leggy-legend" target="_blank">Essie Leggy Legend</a>. It's a bronze metallic with lots of shine, and laid over Going My Way or Norway, it is especially chocolatey.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQfT0ueI6wVHiAEI-v1BI67JbkXkYiu8h7aWiQuO3NOAR4NI3CkhDjkO4EyUkQAeHpWaCaKHLt0lpzsXudgGwF4vvE7VVKMxzWfJCt288EaroOz90yDGd8jLA6MyMt6auvPm1-l4PWXr_K/s2048/2668F4EA-8ACD-4665-BD31-C86FD4877280.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQfT0ueI6wVHiAEI-v1BI67JbkXkYiu8h7aWiQuO3NOAR4NI3CkhDjkO4EyUkQAeHpWaCaKHLt0lpzsXudgGwF4vvE7VVKMxzWfJCt288EaroOz90yDGd8jLA6MyMt6auvPm1-l4PWXr_K/w240-h320/2668F4EA-8ACD-4665-BD31-C86FD4877280.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To finish the look, I added a diagonal stripe of <a href="https://www.essie.com/nail-polish/enamel/metallics-and-glitters/no-place-like-chrome" target="_blank">Essie No Place Like Chrome</a> right down the middle.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Find other nail color recommendations <a href="https://stephanielivesjoyfully.blogspot.com/2020/07/new-summer-nail-color.html?q=opi" target="_blank">HERE</a>, <a href="https://stephanielivesjoyfully.blogspot.com/2015/07/perfect-nail-polishes-for-your-wedding.html?q=opi" target="_blank">HERE</a>, and <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl66dMwpCFFNvpE58ReP5_-22GUbS85kESWeuDYf5e-zja5s3TLZaCC1LpiBwXE-xr1xq1yqqoHCx6aoyP5bZ2bYSm9VMQBo-zZ-XjJvu5NVAJXvJZtVueF-pMDvMtAxoDWF79fJEFJhpq/s1600/my+summer+favs+image.jpg" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><br /><div><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p><br /><p></p>stephaniesamuelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07103057895948637538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1634125124310786148.post-5855069592301354152021-01-25T10:56:00.002-05:002021-01-25T10:56:40.370-05:00Remembering the Dream<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3mTYA0eT-0buHaLrWNH9FYGDRT_0qRXvOLxp1jQDD4AIa30fc4nVg-WIHi2-ug39VHCdAE6u68SASlajFPWd0tp0OSPZJHftJKS6nAu2sNx076BhuKkHzXsRdY6_9olHBeX2rwF9MXCSs/s2048/09AFB745-7796-482D-B280-F5EE480BD434.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3mTYA0eT-0buHaLrWNH9FYGDRT_0qRXvOLxp1jQDD4AIa30fc4nVg-WIHi2-ug39VHCdAE6u68SASlajFPWd0tp0OSPZJHftJKS6nAu2sNx076BhuKkHzXsRdY6_9olHBeX2rwF9MXCSs/s320/09AFB745-7796-482D-B280-F5EE480BD434.jpeg" /></a></div><br /> Martin Luther King Jr. -- a Christian preacher-- had a dream of a diverse United States where little black children and little white children could live together. I believe this dream he spoke of wasn't just his personal hope for the future, but it was inspired by God's love. <p></p><p>We've made lots of progress as a nation, but there's still more to do. It's up to us as individuals to have open and honest conversations about race, discrimination and injustice if we are to truly stop the sin of racism. We have to have these conversations with love, patience, and tolerance because there are some out there who will not get it, or who don't want to change. But the effort is worth it if it means creating a more just world for future black, white, and brown children everywhere.</p>stephaniesamuelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07103057895948637538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1634125124310786148.post-88811888253823947072021-01-14T16:54:00.002-05:002021-01-14T16:56:38.917-05:00Stay at Home Style: A Return to Pants <p>No one knows what 2021 will hold. Even with the vaccine, there's no telling when life will return to normal. But when it does, there's one clothing item that's sure to waves across the fashion world: pants.</p><p><br /></p><p>I'm not talking sweat pants or joggers. I'm trousers of all colors, designs and fabrications.</p><p><br /></p><p>Here's to the return of pants!</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbOKmoLktPFW1lRLszwjMG5EatWvKCacAMSsmYNJufNStbTyguMHwrh2-bmYAH3MkcoU2Rq-1mSIgkJg-p7uqtydmW_B73KLGuz1u-3laQtBRa2Sn1n-FZuyh8xLfN-Susg8AC5xnmAXT6/s1620/pants+3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1620" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbOKmoLktPFW1lRLszwjMG5EatWvKCacAMSsmYNJufNStbTyguMHwrh2-bmYAH3MkcoU2Rq-1mSIgkJg-p7uqtydmW_B73KLGuz1u-3laQtBRa2Sn1n-FZuyh8xLfN-Susg8AC5xnmAXT6/s320/pants+3.jpg" /></a><span></span></p><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfajvHhLB5uZ2JS1BFaJdfoeCR7G9PJLV4GdShdp9hPxpTinYEp0moUwmYxQYbSKjNJMZ6K5WdPnB0kiNnT_3YN_rx2XJIahhs0hXH6vAixpagIa32RzNcA-ZbgMW5Ci-OosgYzyrfdfPJ/s1620/pants+2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1620" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfajvHhLB5uZ2JS1BFaJdfoeCR7G9PJLV4GdShdp9hPxpTinYEp0moUwmYxQYbSKjNJMZ6K5WdPnB0kiNnT_3YN_rx2XJIahhs0hXH6vAixpagIa32RzNcA-ZbgMW5Ci-OosgYzyrfdfPJ/s320/pants+2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih7DjXmn9YRkBgj-173jWD1ocAlb9uZlqQcUCdjDnIc-NZpbu5XxwC23zb1LjNTjoXTCHZpHaXsFBihcMQmuYGV1hc_yaRZ5TOLFlHlwmLAM8ornMRgjtQBbGIf8KJwG6Gzq9s8JQORWBB/s1620/tempImageFile+%25287%2529.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1620" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih7DjXmn9YRkBgj-173jWD1ocAlb9uZlqQcUCdjDnIc-NZpbu5XxwC23zb1LjNTjoXTCHZpHaXsFBihcMQmuYGV1hc_yaRZ5TOLFlHlwmLAM8ornMRgjtQBbGIf8KJwG6Gzq9s8JQORWBB/s320/tempImageFile+%25287%2529.jpg" /></a><span style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br /></span><span style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br /></span><span style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br /></span><span style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="text-align: right;">Pants: Madewell</span></span><span style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="text-align: right;">Top: thrifted</span></span><span style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="text-align: right;">Belt: <a href="https://stephanielivesjoyfully.blogspot.com/2020/01/thrift-haul-nyc-thrift-vintage-store.html" target="_blank">Flamingos Vintage by the Pound</a></span></span><span style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;">Jacket: <a href="https://poshmark.com/listing/J-Crew-Denim-Jacket-5fa5a7b0463d4fdce3b9706chttps://poshmark.com/listing/J-Crew-Denim-Jacket-5fa5a7b0463d4fdce3b9706c" target="_blank">J. Crew</a></span><span style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><br /></span><span style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><br /></span><span style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><br /></span><span style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><br /></span><span style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwcIRVxyyU2f9X4Qol1vBes1RSkZnTVnpJzcsGCYoFv9ZEd9B85xlZ1mXyPa8KVSLjR28NNtPuUV38GNnSCpUGa9cuZa0WMF8i4PhqEEuZrokrY7N0KqC3nVFtwvaJQpE6T-HIHc9HYlTO/s1620/pants+10.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1620" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwcIRVxyyU2f9X4Qol1vBes1RSkZnTVnpJzcsGCYoFv9ZEd9B85xlZ1mXyPa8KVSLjR28NNtPuUV38GNnSCpUGa9cuZa0WMF8i4PhqEEuZrokrY7N0KqC3nVFtwvaJQpE6T-HIHc9HYlTO/s320/pants+10.jpg" /></a></div><span style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><br /></span><span style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;">Sweatshirt: H&M</span><span style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;">Shirt: Thrifted Brooks Brothers</span><span style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;">Pants: Ann Taylor</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih7DjXmn9YRkBgj-173jWD1ocAlb9uZlqQcUCdjDnIc-NZpbu5XxwC23zb1LjNTjoXTCHZpHaXsFBihcMQmuYGV1hc_yaRZ5TOLFlHlwmLAM8ornMRgjtQBbGIf8KJwG6Gzq9s8JQORWBB/s1620/tempImageFile+%25287%2529.jpg"><span style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><br /></span></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><br /><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwFW7x6-WFSJuw-5-Qifd-BDnRLH6d2WcGW7X2w3RC6i-vcAngm6QRzfopyvzN6bnuwbBkPp6ijbw2EsgB5ToExr8C_vPdfxD9VAZlIarQmlT-aycUvZ8M0E3Ia2nuY3NNW2xJ4XA0B0qP/s1620/pants+5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1620" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwFW7x6-WFSJuw-5-Qifd-BDnRLH6d2WcGW7X2w3RC6i-vcAngm6QRzfopyvzN6bnuwbBkPp6ijbw2EsgB5ToExr8C_vPdfxD9VAZlIarQmlT-aycUvZ8M0E3Ia2nuY3NNW2xJ4XA0B0qP/s320/pants+5.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cheetah Blouse: Thrifted</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sweater: <a href="https://www.hsn.com/products/marlawynne-drop-pocket-boat-neck-sweater/9238669" target="_blank">Marla Wynn</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Jeans: Madewell</div><br /><p></p>stephaniesamuelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07103057895948637538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1634125124310786148.post-11184034741705303622020-12-17T16:55:00.006-05:002020-12-17T17:00:01.906-05:00Low Key Holiday Glam for Virtual Christmas Gatherings<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-D48yQHXOw6GgV8F7xeaaKMJG8VL4UmSX4ycSEKakdU1I0q8Mjutd16tyFUY6EJzwAMXU5K-2s3Z2vcb4-LXmOocFdlmivXxamoYhGgbha8RUSY-JaeI2W-Tr7Vv4SbLqJpF9Ggc5Wmvs/s703/christmas+outfits+2020+%25289%2529.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="459" data-original-width="703" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-D48yQHXOw6GgV8F7xeaaKMJG8VL4UmSX4ycSEKakdU1I0q8Mjutd16tyFUY6EJzwAMXU5K-2s3Z2vcb4-LXmOocFdlmivXxamoYhGgbha8RUSY-JaeI2W-Tr7Vv4SbLqJpF9Ggc5Wmvs/s320/christmas+outfits+2020+%25289%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> This Christmas is going to be very different for a lot of people. Thanks to COVID-19 all the Christmas parties I enjoyed going to are pretty much canceled. Even family get-togethers are out.<p></p><p>Last year my family had a big gathering with my parents, sister, brother and lots of cousins. This year, it's just going to be immediate family plus Zoom. Many of you are doing the same thing.</p><p>One thing I miss about the parties and the get-togethers is getting dress up head to toe. </p><p>But just because you're not leaving your house, doesn't you have to be boring. Here's some head-to-waist outfit ideas that are glamourous enough for your next virtual party.</p><p><br /></p><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_ZfKLpiUIdwKkvLtkRPQoFJv84pqTqukg9qijkosjlDYWQnRYy1ETP9sCbJ6WlPoT28DdX_-T9ghKoV806a2CiXMX9HKBZHRtomX4l2oGnkHQu3E_iC8g_dBf60LQPZ0t_6uSQmC2T-2X/s6000/christmas+outfits+2020+%25281%2529.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6000" data-original-width="4000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_ZfKLpiUIdwKkvLtkRPQoFJv84pqTqukg9qijkosjlDYWQnRYy1ETP9sCbJ6WlPoT28DdX_-T9ghKoV806a2CiXMX9HKBZHRtomX4l2oGnkHQu3E_iC8g_dBf60LQPZ0t_6uSQmC2T-2X/s320/christmas+outfits+2020+%25281%2529.JPG" /></a> </div>Bring on the Glitter! Since we're at home no need to worry about cold temperatures. Turn up the heat and throw on a dressy tank top like this <a href="https://poshmark.com/listing/NWT-Ann-Taylor-Black-Silver-Knit-Cami-5fcd2bae12d880b05297f64f" target="_blank">Shimmer Cami from Ann Taylor</a>. I also substituted the itchy sweater with a festive red shawl. Never forget about jewelry. This <a href="https://poshmark.com/listing/Pearl-and-Crystal-Statement-Necklace-5f72ac0f86dcbb47b3444ce0" target="_blank">sparkly necklace</a> shines so bright, no one will know notice your pajama pants.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyea_vCpzBYpCOUM6u0QEow-4n2HvHFO7oCt8Gww1Hq1aI-T5y2eGzg5AjqH8HzYPAMZfAATxwrWdulFBsrrxLPFGwu20Ip2_r5pWfnp7P2KVB5FnNp08rRku0pEy1yKqtBSkRGuCf8BPS/s6000/christmas+outfits+2020+%25282%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6000" data-original-width="4000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyea_vCpzBYpCOUM6u0QEow-4n2HvHFO7oCt8Gww1Hq1aI-T5y2eGzg5AjqH8HzYPAMZfAATxwrWdulFBsrrxLPFGwu20Ip2_r5pWfnp7P2KVB5FnNp08rRku0pEy1yKqtBSkRGuCf8BPS/w266-h400/christmas+outfits+2020+%25282%2529.JPG" width="266" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>If you can't bare to part with your sweaters, put on one with a modern touch like this off the shoulder sweater. Then add a showstopper of a statement necklace. <div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg48a3jOie7kAlE23ol9Z4OPVQyjx8PsP9Q_PM5SFxMj3Now_W8FUOuqzfbzONdkLyVtvsTukYlKeaJgs7QZUijExSOk0YH6c-UcxQg5dRtGOjOgGN9vswGmhJaGyhR9J8VSS48LBv6-QQ/s6000/christmas+outfits+2020+%25284%2529.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" data-original-height="6000" data-original-width="4000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg48a3jOie7kAlE23ol9Z4OPVQyjx8PsP9Q_PM5SFxMj3Now_W8FUOuqzfbzONdkLyVtvsTukYlKeaJgs7QZUijExSOk0YH6c-UcxQg5dRtGOjOgGN9vswGmhJaGyhR9J8VSS48LBv6-QQ/w266-h400/christmas+outfits+2020+%25284%2529.JPG" width="266" /> </a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXpmu7MN7C9rjO7OX-dmQvc7PJF0newT1ILPxmZi6EhIyT4wQh4kGVTrXeD0vNY7jggQ8zqxoQ9ru7edcaqtQ4IiYeSOYkBs4dGd9AA2FcJ7vmPXPMvGPjbeL0FZ5Kc4g2ySvlJRM_sj0R/s6000/christmas+outfits+2020+%25285%2529.JPG" style="clear: right; display: inline; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6000" data-original-width="4000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXpmu7MN7C9rjO7OX-dmQvc7PJF0newT1ILPxmZi6EhIyT4wQh4kGVTrXeD0vNY7jggQ8zqxoQ9ru7edcaqtQ4IiYeSOYkBs4dGd9AA2FcJ7vmPXPMvGPjbeL0FZ5Kc4g2ySvlJRM_sj0R/w266-h400/christmas+outfits+2020+%25285%2529.JPG" width="266" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhksKh3jTOQJPlMevkyxlYSdpRkuae9njqgW81prsCf6ue_RHSVavIPMZ8ZdbqYst34eFYeDmceiy0k1_35rOjnwJCfnQhMIOeQCWuoEPwFDAQkXLgSVsaUtYpN1X_xJaILdE0ARHUvZKuV/s6000/christmas+outfits+2020+%25287%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6000" data-original-width="4000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhksKh3jTOQJPlMevkyxlYSdpRkuae9njqgW81prsCf6ue_RHSVavIPMZ8ZdbqYst34eFYeDmceiy0k1_35rOjnwJCfnQhMIOeQCWuoEPwFDAQkXLgSVsaUtYpN1X_xJaILdE0ARHUvZKuV/w426-h640/christmas+outfits+2020+%25287%2529.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's something I've learned from working from home: a blazer fixes everything. This <a href="https://poshmark.com/listing/Genuine-SUEDE-Crochet-Jacket-5f80a62d446e59abd1294fbd" target="_blank">suede one</a> is adds a lot texture with crochet stitching in the shoulders, around the bust, waist and collar. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Why does texture matter? Because it makes people look at your outfit and by default, you! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wear something fitted underneath like this <a href="https://poshmark.com/listing/NWT-Silver-White-Sparkle-Cami-5fcd2f25ff830447574272ba" target="_blank">silver and white sparkle tank top</a>. Add to the visual interest by layering your accessories. My "model" is wearing a long chain with a velvet choker. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxhpk6KBbizcIh8cTBuK6hTUT7ApvC_KNH3npr1q56WkZNK7mFHNoOCVSx7Ktu64uxV8DoGweSgDvofKBOJyI4olUMjBXLFaTb-n69fzNFjkauqDhzAbRJTJDLSayNslQDcTx5LVobbrBp/s6000/christmas+outfits+2020+%25288%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6000" data-original-width="4000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxhpk6KBbizcIh8cTBuK6hTUT7ApvC_KNH3npr1q56WkZNK7mFHNoOCVSx7Ktu64uxV8DoGweSgDvofKBOJyI4olUMjBXLFaTb-n69fzNFjkauqDhzAbRJTJDLSayNslQDcTx5LVobbrBp/w426-h640/christmas+outfits+2020+%25288%2529.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>All of these outfits can be worn with jeans, leggings, or pajama pants if you really don't want to spare the effort. But whatever you do; please wear bottoms!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/o7zADPNMGfA" width="320" youtube-src-id="o7zADPNMGfA"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></div>stephaniesamuelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07103057895948637538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1634125124310786148.post-70742057447213630292020-12-04T17:20:00.000-05:002020-12-04T17:20:52.907-05:00 How to Get Luxury and Brand Name Gifts at an Affordable price<p>These tips and tricks will help you get the best price on Poshmark.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT0yINrW-fqIgvUUjRMJN126mBDn1ODpMXj4xgowiOE7ftDIBCg8UtFjqR7RoRp-BB0cxdqiwqeKiq_ljvBkZCZL-k8iAw3F44uQ5RR8ncwgFXBSUIUMKd260PbsbCIPNP2m8Ug3KEfIqO/s1632/jcrew+v+day+vlog+9.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1224" data-original-width="1632" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT0yINrW-fqIgvUUjRMJN126mBDn1ODpMXj4xgowiOE7ftDIBCg8UtFjqR7RoRp-BB0cxdqiwqeKiq_ljvBkZCZL-k8iAw3F44uQ5RR8ncwgFXBSUIUMKd260PbsbCIPNP2m8Ug3KEfIqO/s320/jcrew+v+day+vlog+9.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal">I’ve fallen in love with Poshmark since I started selling my
clothes there two months ago. Shameless plug: I sell new and gently used clothes and jewelry
I find at thrift stores and second hand sales. There's also a few new-with-tags items My closet is <a href="https://poshmark.com/closet/lives_joyfully" target="_blank">@lives_joyfully </a>on Poshmark.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Not only is it a great place to sell things, you can find almost anything you’ve thought of buying full price at stores. So why is Poshmark better than the mall?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Because the shopping website is
designed to help shoppers get a deal. You just have
to know how to ask.<o:p></o:p></p><span></span><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><b><span></span></b></p><a name='more'></a><p></p></blockquote><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><b></b></p><div style="text-align: left;"><b><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjdbk_PVqjckEjVK3mTP8D-pqikq6ahDvawJHUtG0rl21KVk06YvBZUA-t_UaS9ZBsSMCEDY0ddrFLTr8sDZPcuJyLrZEgD3jXchrEZEuh58O6v-BK67DBU0PDVrNBFU5Al0z5KGsgQ-X7/s1500/poshmark+tips+and+tricks+1.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1125" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjdbk_PVqjckEjVK3mTP8D-pqikq6ahDvawJHUtG0rl21KVk06YvBZUA-t_UaS9ZBsSMCEDY0ddrFLTr8sDZPcuJyLrZEgD3jXchrEZEuh58O6v-BK67DBU0PDVrNBFU5Al0z5KGsgQ-X7/s320/poshmark+tips+and+tricks+1.jpg" /></a></div><br />Trick 1: Use the Search to Find Multiple Listings of the Same Item.</b></b></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This is a good trick if you're looking for a specific brand purse, iPhone case or whatever.</p><p class="MsoNormal">The search bar is at the top of the Feeds page. Once you have several listings pulled up, you can compare prices and find something in your price range.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><br /></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><br /></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><br /></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><br /></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Trick 2: Haggle for the Price You Want.</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">All Poshmark listings have an “Offer” button. Click on it and type
in the price you’re willing to pay. Some sellers may flat out reject your
offer, but most are willing to counter. There’s no limit to the number of times
you can counter on an item as long as the seller is willing to play ball. </p><p class="MsoNormal">Once you
get to a price you like, click buy.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEissp_DJ6C4ZZHvrhuziptaAcciYJL282-hSknwWmSmkCcWNL6_lpea44e36oONLZWD1bSv05nux9xa2c2FRy7vtX3nPZyQfqcVmfslI47e86r3YGoUKEqaa6n38HTNxVhjKgXyr1fQmpy7/s1500/poshmark+tips+and+tricks+2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1125" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEissp_DJ6C4ZZHvrhuziptaAcciYJL282-hSknwWmSmkCcWNL6_lpea44e36oONLZWD1bSv05nux9xa2c2FRy7vtX3nPZyQfqcVmfslI47e86r3YGoUKEqaa6n38HTNxVhjKgXyr1fQmpy7/s320/poshmark+tips+and+tricks+2.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt5iHAZ5T5yawFeE2f2_45XeDZroZ1FHVoVkRrclakQ_BQo66fIGsBE9V_H0kwGZrQJDFCY0Zwu2ZvdR6O2WEJsnfIBfQbEHMInNe00K6Fr1AG4a7zeSWAXuyqnUDvTmZoaYJY_qhgH-cD/s1500/poshmark+tips+and+tricks+2b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1125" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt5iHAZ5T5yawFeE2f2_45XeDZroZ1FHVoVkRrclakQ_BQo66fIGsBE9V_H0kwGZrQJDFCY0Zwu2ZvdR6O2WEJsnfIBfQbEHMInNe00K6Fr1AG4a7zeSWAXuyqnUDvTmZoaYJY_qhgH-cD/s320/poshmark+tips+and+tricks+2b.jpg" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Trick 3: Make an offer based on previous sale prices</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDEVN6HyOC96-W1kF7oCgXua8YhGGUTHJSXFnTCk7ACRLCEUccUxs6UTw-xNaodQeKW0mFmKT9WT8VzzpQHbVeNs1NxjvGvCI89bRpdy-YCwkDexymGW6i1YUnLr43aEXQ6kM65O_Z2IO_/s1500/poshmark+tips+and+tricks+5.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1125" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDEVN6HyOC96-W1kF7oCgXua8YhGGUTHJSXFnTCk7ACRLCEUccUxs6UTw-xNaodQeKW0mFmKT9WT8VzzpQHbVeNs1NxjvGvCI89bRpdy-YCwkDexymGW6i1YUnLr43aEXQ6kM65O_Z2IO_/s320/poshmark+tips+and+tricks+5.jpg" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI4HUINXWUM7gZqRxgspZAXJ5YN-Q_C-EGvwxIokO-IzOfKLr7TRA46oCbEQKhi6ZcijoRo1CNMd_Cev1t4DFB21tG-pF2J8aObKsyUxG8OG51Fgr9xANVl3tcLxtiKXa2FDtZDkMcINDc/s1500/poshmark+tips+and+tricks+5b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1125" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI4HUINXWUM7gZqRxgspZAXJ5YN-Q_C-EGvwxIokO-IzOfKLr7TRA46oCbEQKhi6ZcijoRo1CNMd_Cev1t4DFB21tG-pF2J8aObKsyUxG8OG51Fgr9xANVl3tcLxtiKXa2FDtZDkMcINDc/s320/poshmark+tips+and+tricks+5b.jpg" /></a></div><b><br /><br /></b>Don’t know what to offer? Go back to the search option on the feed page and filter your search by “Availability” “Sold Items.”<p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Once you see how much your preferred item sold for in the past, you can come up with a reasonable offer for a seller.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><br /></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><br /></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihYC5uMih8FcMU1BuK9Un49Bb8HzjM3YRjRzBmuOHZxOA1_tlkccXy8CtDnoFJKZU329ZppBHTqFtgo_uAxkQIq-Uy7foV8LWIHNwNLEmuB0alfUEG6AWlcCR3oUjQnO6d5s3p14831aYV/s1500/poshmark+tips+and+tricks+3.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1125" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihYC5uMih8FcMU1BuK9Un49Bb8HzjM3YRjRzBmuOHZxOA1_tlkccXy8CtDnoFJKZU329ZppBHTqFtgo_uAxkQIq-Uy7foV8LWIHNwNLEmuB0alfUEG6AWlcCR3oUjQnO6d5s3p14831aYV/s320/poshmark+tips+and+tricks+3.jpg" /></a></b></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b> Trick 4: Make a bundle</b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">If there is more than one thing you like in a seller’s closet, you
can bundle those items together and ask for a discount. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Trick 5: Ask for Reduced or Free Shipping</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Poshmark allows customers
to talk to sellers once they create a bundle. In the comment section you can
ask a seller to give you reduced or free shipping as part of the deal.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFcG4wpm2kYX_ty5I37Z3AQMjs44-gxSgVZc5fVm7VbI3ENPqp484EKrpXsnw7nJGryc44DG7Krwfy5OASgZHaOkKkA3the74xGMuEF47poEuqGrHcMOrVFR2-NecJwQ1lZB7dek12x3d6/s1500/poshmark+tips+and+tricks+4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1125" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFcG4wpm2kYX_ty5I37Z3AQMjs44-gxSgVZc5fVm7VbI3ENPqp484EKrpXsnw7nJGryc44DG7Krwfy5OASgZHaOkKkA3the74xGMuEF47poEuqGrHcMOrVFR2-NecJwQ1lZB7dek12x3d6/s320/poshmark+tips+and+tricks+4.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim6iyLTogM0naXkHm53UENh4u3CiUvVGkxWTy-10TyZLcW2Zr3D8GP4rCPXbT5a7QcgoVi-UcJJcAYq1c8axyyS4xW2RTfaEJs4F3ebSlQH1-qEu4C9l-rXn4eujPEki1k6tYEs2aX8k6b/s1500/poshmark+tips+and+tricks+4b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1125" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim6iyLTogM0naXkHm53UENh4u3CiUvVGkxWTy-10TyZLcW2Zr3D8GP4rCPXbT5a7QcgoVi-UcJJcAYq1c8axyyS4xW2RTfaEJs4F3ebSlQH1-qEu4C9l-rXn4eujPEki1k6tYEs2aX8k6b/s320/poshmark+tips+and+tricks+4b.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">Happy shopping!</p>stephaniesamuelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07103057895948637538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1634125124310786148.post-52074520502744795152020-11-24T11:54:00.002-05:002020-12-04T17:22:39.736-05:00Secret Sauce: My Cranberry Relish Recipe<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHInWnZ6XvOHJ-SAO4Cr_zAfE2RzMm5hRhl51vj9VS_blcNVH5rO01EwhqrCuj9sf7l79ME7awOS5rWrkdTfNfRPjUsJLWZiYHNsM_X0Aa_XgqhydAHPFNfabtpsjto252rCQ6u-HHNTts/s6000/thanksgiving+cranberry+recipe+%25284%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHInWnZ6XvOHJ-SAO4Cr_zAfE2RzMm5hRhl51vj9VS_blcNVH5rO01EwhqrCuj9sf7l79ME7awOS5rWrkdTfNfRPjUsJLWZiYHNsM_X0Aa_XgqhydAHPFNfabtpsjto252rCQ6u-HHNTts/s320/thanksgiving+cranberry+recipe+%25284%2529.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /> On a normal Thanksgiving week, I'd be cooking up batches of my cranberry sauce for friends and family. But with the pandemic still raging, we can't all meet up like we're used to.<p></p><p>That's why I'm sharing the recipe to my secret cranberry sauce right here for anyone interested in spicing up their home celebration.</p><p>Homemade cranberry sauce is surprisingly easy to make: once all the ingredients are in the pot, you just have to let it boil down. My recipe is even easier because all you have to do is remember the number 2.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p><br /></p><p>Ingredients:</p><p>1 orange</p><p>2 12 oz. bags of fresh cranberries</p><p>2 cups orange juice</p><p>2 cups of sugar</p><p>2 limes</p><p>2 pears</p><p>Aluminum foil to line the bottom of the stove </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Steps </p><p>1. Put aluminum foil under the burner so that any splatter during the boil process doesn't stain your stove top.</p><p>2. Core and cut pears into cubes.</p><p>3. In a large pot combine the pears, cranberries, orange juice and sugar.</p><p>4. Add the zest of the orange and the limes.</p><p>5. Add the juice of the limes to the post </p><p>6. Boil until the cranberries have bust open and the sauce is a jam like consistency.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p><br /></p><p>step </p>stephaniesamuelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07103057895948637538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1634125124310786148.post-42480548903505162222020-11-16T12:53:00.002-05:002020-11-16T12:55:17.988-05:00Black Friday Steals and Deals<p><b><u><br /></u></b></p><p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDTjZLiQusxhYMxSdezBfmYnQeu-Jnx6xBXGshDkhlyvJ99UmgMskgMCgGdnxSgIjoCA6El6fU8gWMBLV8DU88JXs66uYKWWIogYUOMMzUFRc-LScGD__7qh0lxYKJH0JpUpJanw7-navj/s1600/Bev+Sykes.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDTjZLiQusxhYMxSdezBfmYnQeu-Jnx6xBXGshDkhlyvJ99UmgMskgMCgGdnxSgIjoCA6El6fU8gWMBLV8DU88JXs66uYKWWIogYUOMMzUFRc-LScGD__7qh0lxYKJH0JpUpJanw7-navj/s320/Bev+Sykes.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo Credit: Bev Sykes </td></tr></tbody></table><br />Black Friday isn't dead; it's just starting a lot earlier -- like now. Here's a list of tech, home, makeup and clothing sales from stores including Nordstrom, Target and Sephora.<p></p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p><br /></p><p><b><u>Clothes, Makeup and Accessories</u></b></p><p><b> Coach</b></p><p>Right now the brand is offering 50 percent off various styles of its <a href="https://www.target.com/c/target-black-friday/-/N-5q0f2?Nao=0" target="_blank">Charlie Carryall, Saddle Belt, Riley and Parker bags</a>.</p><p>It's also offering 30 percent off full price styles with the code THANKS30</p><p><b>Nordstrom </b></p><p>Its official Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are happening on the 23th, 25th, 27th, and the 30th. But right now its offering <a href="https://www.nordstrom.com/browse/sale/black-friday?origin=topnav" target="_blank">up to 50 percent off </a>on items from Kate Spade, Ugg, Rebecca Minkoff among other brands.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Kate Spade</b></p><p><a href="https://www.katespade.com/sale/?cm_sp=novemberhomepage-_-spot1-sos-hero" target="_blank">Get up to 60 percent off</a> select purses and clothes today 11/16 with the code "INTHESPIRIT"</p><p><br /></p><p><b>J. Crew</b></p><p>J. Crew Rewards members can get up to 45 percent on their purchases online or in stores with the code "FAMILY."</p><p>If you're not a member, don't sweat it. You can still get 35 percent off with the code "FRIENDS"</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Macy's</b></p><p>Its Black Friday deals begin today with <a href="https://www.macys.com/shop/featured/coats/Gender,Price_discount_range,Special_offers/Men%7CWomen,60_PERCENT_%20off%20%26%20more,Black%20Friday%20Special?cm_kws_ac=coats&tagid=4294564_04_02&ctype=G&cm_re=2020.11.16-_-HOMEPAGE_INCLUDE_1_row_04-_-CATEGORY%20--%205125%20--%20:60%20off%20coats">60 percent off coats</a>, <a href="https://www.macys.com/shop/makeup-and-perfume/preview-black-friday-beauty-makeup-and-fragrance-deals/Brand/Tarte?id=240628&tagid=4294566_05_03&ctype=G&cm_re=2020.11.16-_-HOMEPAGE_INCLUDE_1_row_05-_-CATEGORY%20--%205125%20--%20:tarte" target="_blank">50 percent off Tarte Makeup </a>and <a href="https://www.macys.com/shop/featured/coats/Gender,Price_discount_range,Special_offers/Men%7CWomen,60_PERCENT_%20off%20%26%20more,Black%20Friday%20Special?cm_kws_ac=coats&tagid=4294564_04_02&ctype=G&cm_re=2020.11.16-_-HOMEPAGE_INCLUDE_1_row_04-_-CATEGORY%20--%205125%20--%20:60%20off%20coats">purses for $50 or less </a>by Nine West, Steve Madden, Kenneth Cole New York and more.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Sephora </b></p><p>The beauty store is giving early Christmas shoppers a chance to shop its deals starting this Thursday. All you have to do is download its app. All Sephora Beauty Insiders will be able to score points on their purchases. Some -- depending their status--may also be able to earn extra savings.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Ulta Beauty</b></p><p>It's<a href="https://www.ulta.com/hello-holidays-sale/" target="_blank"> Hello Holiday Sale </a>started yesterday 11/15 and continues through tomorrow. Get up to 50 percent off brands such as MAC, Lancome and Kylie Cosmetics.</p><p><br /></p><p><b><u>Tech, Appliances</u></b></p><p><b>Kohls</b></p><p>It's big <a href="https://www.kohls.com/feature/flipp.jsp?auto_locate=true&auto_store=true" target="_blank">Black Friday Week begins the 22 and 27 online and in stores.</a> There are deals to be had on fitbits, Amazon Firesticks and JBL wireless speakers.</p><p>There are also discounts on Keurig coffee makers and air fryers.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Amazon </b></p><p>It's got <a href="https://www.amazon.com/events/holidaydash/ref=gbps_ftr___page_9?gb_f_GB-SUPPLE=dealStates:AVAILABLE%252CWAITLIST%252CWAITLISTFULL%252CEXPIRED%252CSOLDOUT,page:9,sortOrder:BY_SCORE,dealsPerPage:24&ie=UTF8" target="_blank">Black Friday deals</a> on everything from Instant Pots to Dyson Air Purifiers.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Target </b></p><p>Target is offering <a href="https://www.target.com/c/target-black-friday/-/N-5q0f2?Nao=0" target="_blank">Black Friday</a> deals all month long on clothing, TVs, Apple products and more. It will also matching lower prices up until Christmas.</p><p>.</p><p><b>Walmart</b></p><p>The big box store is offering deals on <a href="https://www.walmart.com/store/2435-dundalk-md/weekly-ads?flyer_run_id=527510&flyer_type_name=ad" target="_blank">Apple Airpods and Apple Watches, PlayStation consoles and Nintendo games</a>. The sale also includes TVs, Beats headphones, and laptops </p>stephaniesamuelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07103057895948637538noreply@blogger.com0