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Instagram Roundup & DIY Christmas Gift

November 23, 2015 by Virginia Evans Leave a Comment

Hat // Jacket (sold out) Similar // Lip – Rebel

Another way to wear that hat (which has quickly become a constant outfit accessory for me)

Gray Wool Floppy Hat and Black tunic from moretomrse.blogspot.com

Hat // Similar Top and Necklace in this post

Faux Fur vest, Distressed Jeans and Studded Valentino Look-a-likes from moretomrse.blogspot.com

Faux Fur (alexis) // Jeans // Shoes (more color options in this post)

And now…for an incredible DIY Christmas gift idea!

Over-the-knee boots with a DIY Christmas gift Blanket Scarf

Tunic // Boots (LOVE these, great dupe for these) // Scarf – DIY!

Though this picture didn’t show up on Instagram, I am so excited to share with you an affordable DIY Christmas gift for friends and relatives. I have been looking at blanket scarves for so long now and just can’t get myself to spend the $30 to $40 for one. Then, one night I thought…I bet I could MAKE one of those! Sure enough, Pinterest delivered. I used a tutorial from The DIY Mommy, here. I stopped by Jo-Ann Fabrics when they had a sale and ended up creating 4 of these for a little under $10 each.

I used 41″ flannel fabric. This one works well but it would be nice if it was a little bigger. Blanket scarves are typically 55″ x 55″.

Next time I will use wider fabric. On Fabric.com there are some great 56″ options. See here, here and here.

Here is a way I wore that scarf on Instagram.

Black Polka Dot Chichwish skirt with a DIY Christmas gift Blanket Scarf

The skirt I’m wearing in this picture is also a great Christmas buy. Chicwish ships internationally so it takes a little longer to ship but it has great quality and styles. If you order from them, make sure to read the reviews. Most of the time you want to size up! I’m wearing a Large in this picture.

Black Polka Dot Chicwish skirt with a DIY Christmas gift Blanket Scarf

The full outfit…

Thanks so much for stopping by! Make sure to check back later in the week when I’ll be posting some great Christmas shopping options, including Black Friday Sales!

What I’m Loving this Fall

November 9, 2015 by Virginia Evans Leave a Comment

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Well, photos just didn’t happen this week – but that’s ok! There are so many things I’ve been scouring the internet for and sale-stalking that I thought I’d share a few of those. Over the last few weeks, my most searched items have been 1) Gray Floppy Hats 2) Over the Knee Boots and 3) Ponchos.

My floppy hat search was very successful. I love the gray color because it goes with so much without being overly bold like a black hat. I love red, but the reality is, it can only be worn with so many outfits, whereas gray can be worn with almost any outfit. I eventually purchased the one featured above but there are a lot of other great options, which I will link below in the widget.

It seems like every blogger I follow is posting pictures of the many different ways to wear suede over the knee boots. But the ones they buy are way out of my price range. So, I did some searching and trying on and found these. I love the way the heels look and they fit over my wider calves, always a plus! The other set featured above I have not tried, but I love the thicker heel.

Finally, I have had what seems like an endless search for the perfect fall poncho/blanket scarf. Some are too long and others don’t quite fit right. I’ve found one that I’m keeping my eye on for the holiday season but then yesterday at Target I found this beauty. The colors are the perfect fall colors and fit my coloring wonderfully. Within 2 days of finding this, it is already unavailable online. So check your local store and snatch it up quick!

Other than that, I’ve just been craving warmth and comfort, hence the sweaters and candles. With the chill starting to bite outside, there’s nothing better than wrapping up in a cozy sweater and lighting some spicy fall candles. Keep your eye out for sales at Bath and Body Works. Their candles are almost always on sale and then when you add a coupon on top of the sale, they are totally worth the price.

I hope these picks helped inspire you. What are you loving and sale-stalking this season?

Gray Floppy Hat Options:

Navy Blazer with Leopard Scarf

November 2, 2015 by Virginia Evans Leave a Comment

Leopard Scarf Skinny Jeans Booties Navy Blazer

Skinny Jeans Brown Booties Leopard Scarf Navy Blazer

Fall fashion Leopard Scarf Brown Booties Navy Blazer

How fun it is to travel! A few weeks ago my husband and I took the ferry to Victoria, BC. There’s just something so exciting about a weekend getaway, especially one where I got to ride the waves and use my passport! We left from Port Angeles, WA and spent a little over an hour on the ferry. Even though it was just a weekend, our time in Victoria was wonderful. It’s such a great, walkable city. Next time we will definitely walk on to the ferry as most of what we wanted to see was within walking distance of the ferry dock. The highlight of my trip was definitely tea at the Empress Hotel. In fact, I’m drinking a cup of Empress blend right now!

It was fun to shoot some pictures on our trip. In my Back to School Shopping for Teachers post, the first item I mentioned was a blue blazer so I wanted to make sure to photograph one of the ways I wear my blue blazer. In this outfit I paired it with jeans and booties to show how it can be dressed-down but still classy. I love that blue blazers are so versatile.

I also want to mention my jeans. I don’t know about you, but it is nearly impossible for me to find jeans that fit right, look right and are decent quality at the same time. I haven’t worn jeans as much at school this year because I desperately needed to replace mine. I decided to try a more expensive brand in the hopes that they would fit better and last longer. But after returning two pairs and trying on numerous others at Nordstrom Rack, I came to the conclusion that name brand isn’t always better. Since American Eagle was still having their buy one, get one 50% off sale, I decided to reorder the pair I love and try a new style. Needless to say, when they came in the mail and I tried them on, it was like Cinderella trying on the glass slipper. Finally, the right fit! This pair is thick, dark, and stretches and lifts in the right places. I love them. If you’ve never given American Eagle a try, I would definitely recommend this pair.

Outfit Details:

White Lace Top: Forever21. Similar here, and here. More in widget.

Navy Blazer: Ann Taylor, old. Most similar here. See more below.

Leopard Scarf: Ettiquette, old. Most similar here. More here and here.

Skinny Jeans: American Eagle, here.

Booties: Dolce Vita, old. Most similar here. A number of other options, like this one, in the widget below.

Watch: Charming Charlie. Most similar here. More in widget below.

Monogram Bracelet: Jane.com. Same here. Similar from Jane.com here. More expensive option here.

Navy Blazer Options:

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