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Buffalo Plaid and Faux Fur

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Buffalo Plaid Fall Outfit Faux Fur Vest under $100
Buffalo Plaid Tunic Fall Outfit Faux Fur Vest
Buffalo Plaid Tunic online Fall Outfit Ideas Faux Fur Vest under $100
Faux Fur Vest Options under $100 Buffalo Plaid tunic

 

Buffalo Plaid tunic Fall Outfit Faux Fur Vest outfit ideas

There’s just something about the weather lately that has made me crave warm, comfy plaid. I waited with anticipation to receive my red plaid tunic from Dresslink.com (see this post) and when I got it, it didn’t fit. More on that later, but since I now craved a red buffalo plaid tunic, I started looking for it everywhere. Like many fall items, the best options of popular items sell out early so most of the ones I found were already sold out online. That’s why when I was walking through Marshalls with my hubby and saw this one, I snatched it up immediately.

I feel really terrible for having a post with so many items that I can’t link directly. I hate when bloggers do that. But when it comes down to it, one of the reasons I decided to blog was because I frequently found myself scouring the internet to find alternatives to the options my bloggers linked online or current options to replicate a picture I found on Pinterest. By sharing my research, I could save someone else time that I had already spent. So today, I give you outfit inspiration and the results of my research.

First, let’s talk about Marshalls. Though they don’t have an online store, my local stores have GREAT options this year for cheaper alternatives to the name brand labels. I found a TON of amazing faux fur vests (I had a hard time not buying more!), including the one I’m wearing. There was also a great affordable version of the popular J.Crew Factory printed puffer vest.

Buffalo plaid and faux fur vests will sell out FAST, so buy now! Another great place to search for these kinds of items are in online boutiques. After doing some sleuthing for you I came up with these options for Buffalo Plaid (here, here, here or here). For Zulily, make note of when they say they will ship the item (it’s not always right away).

Outfit Details: 

Tunic: Marshalls, in store only. Similar.  (more great plaid options in widget – btw, the blue option in the widget comes in red also when you click it!)
Leggings: Ross, Ci Sono old. Similar here. Got my eye on a faux leather pair like these! (more in widget, including a curvy option!)
Faux Fur Vest: Marshalls, in store only. Similar here, here, or slightly different here. Will also put a separate widget for faux fur options under $100 below!
Wedges: Nordstrom Rack, old. Similar here and more in widget. (Personally LOVE these)
Lip: Stila’s Beso from Sephora or Ulta.
Pave Bracelet, old. Similar here or here.
Watch: Charming Charlie, unavailable online. Similar here
Metal Ball Bracelet: Charming Charlie. Similar here.

A number of additional options for most items are linked in the widget below!

Faux Fur Under 100

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First Day of School

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(I LOVE that dainty little necklace!)

Today I welcomed a whole new crop of students to AP Gov. It’s a day that almost yearly gives me anxiety – wondering whether I’ll have a good group of students and whether they’ll like me. Like I did back in High School, I always think about what I want to wear my first day of school. As a teacher, it almost always consists of a pencil skirt because to me, pencil skirt = professionalism. Today, it poured down rain (seriously…there is a river flowing off my roof right now) but I was determined to hold on to summer as long as I could!

I love the combo of orange and pink and I can’t get enough of my Kendra Scott Alexandra earrings. To tie the pink in to the rest of the outfit I painted my nails with my favorite color, China Glaze’s #179. Then all you need is to add a pair of nude heels and some fun jewelry and you’ve got a back to school outfit fit for a teacher!

(I apologize for the quality of the pictures today but as a result of the downpour outside it was both too dark inside my house and too wet much beyond the spot I took these to get better pictures!)

Outfit details: 

Blouse: Nordstrom, here in white.
Skirt: Ann Taylor Factory, old. Similar here.
Heels: Ross, old. (see other nude options here)
Earrings: Kendra Scott, c/o. Similar (available in so many beautiful colors!)
Necklace: Kendra Scott, c/o. Here.
Nails: China Glaze, #179.
Watch: Charming Charlie, old.
Bracelet 1: Kendra Scott, here. Similar here.
Bracelet 2: Charming Charlie, old. Similar here.
Ring: Kendra Scott, c/o. Here. Similar here.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

DIY Necklace Holder from old frame

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Hello all! Since summer is winding up fast I’ve been working to finish a DIY project that will help me stay organized once the school year starts!

Accessories are always a big part of my outfit, especially statement necklaces. Sometimes during the school year though, I’m not sure exactly which necklace will go best with my outfit. Rather than waking my husband multiple times as I run back to my closet to switch necklaces, I take the good options to the bathroom with me so that when I get ready in the morning I can try on the different options. However, this started getting very messy my necklaces ended up in piles where they could get broken.

When I found an empty frame at the thrift store without the glass, I decided I would make a place to hang the necklaces in the bathroom so they wouldn’t get bent or broken.

DIY Spray Paint Necklace Holder Burlap

For this project you will need: 

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Directions: 

Step 1 –

Dig through your garage or take a trip to your local thrift store to find a frame that is the right size for your necklaces. I like frames with details, like in the image above. I think these look best when spray painted.
Clean the frame using Rubbing Alcohol and some cotton balls.
DIY Spray Paint Necklace Holder Burlap supplies

Step 2 –

Cut a piece of board to fit the opening, with a little extra gap. This gap will allow extra space for the thickness of the burlap that will wrap around the board and need to fit inside the frame. The plywood needs to be thick enough to hold whatever you’re using to make the necklace hooks. I chose to use cut tacks so I went with 1/4 inch plywood.
I went to Home Depot and had them cut me a piece of 1/4 inch plywood to fit. They didn’t leave enough of a gap so I pulled out my jig saw and made a little extra opening. Be careful if you decide to do this yourself, as it is difficult to keep a straight line with a Jig Saw and thin board.
DIY Spray Paint Necklace Holder Burlap

Step 3 –

Remove the board from the back of the frame and fill any gaps on the frame with wood filler so that it is smooth when spray painted. For this frame I used a spare piece of shim to apply the putty to the spots where the frame had gotten dinged and to the corners. You could use a Popsicle stick if you don’t have a shim.
Follow the directions on the filler for how long to dry before sanding smooth. After sanding, wipe dust off with a clean cloth. Microfiber works best.
DIY Spray Paint Necklace Holder Burlap

Step 4 –

While the putty is drying, take your burlap and iron out any kinks in the fabric. I set my iron to the steam setting. If there are any tough folds in the fabric that just won’t come out, I use a spray bottle to mist the fabric before I iron over it.
Then, once the fabric has been ironed, I cut it to size. I used the frame itself as a guide for how much burlap was needed. This gives enough fabric to fold over the side of the board to staple.
DIY Spray Paint Necklace Holder Iron Burlap

Step 5 –

Once the frame has dried and been wiped clean of dust, take it outside to prime and paint. I used Rust-Oleum’s Gray Primer spray paint. Then, when ready, spray with color of choice. This time I used Rust-Oleum’s White Gloss Protective Enamel Spray Paint. The Enamel Paint took a long time to dry but gave the frame  a wonderfully hard and shiny finish.
DIY Spray Paint Necklace Holder Burlap
In another area, I spray painted my cut tacks with gold spray paint.

Step 6 –

While the frame is drying, finish the backboard. Position the burlap so there is overlap on each side and staple the first side with a staple gun (Image 1). I had to use a hammer to then flatten the staples (Image 2). Repeat for each side until your wood looks like the third image below. Flatten the corners and staple down (Image 4).
DIY Spray Paint Necklace Holder Burlap

Step 7 –

Mark the board with dots where you would like to nail in the tacks. When the tacks are dry, nail them into the board at the appropriate spots. Some may chip off the top but it won’t be too noticeable.
DIY Spray Paint Necklace Holder Burlap

Step 8 –

Re-position the burlap-covered board with its nailed tacks in the spray-painted frame. Admire and add your jewelry!
I hope you enjoy this DIY project and that it gives you ideas to make your own DIY frame!
Pin this to come back to the steps later!
 DIY Necklace Holder
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