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Valentine’s Day Teacher Outfit

February 15, 2016 by Virginia Evans 3 Comments

Hello all! I hope you had a stupendous Valentine’s Weekend. I love Valentine’s Day! I love the colors and the emphasis on love – whether it’s for a significant other or friends and family, it’s a great thing to celebrate those we love! I have been blessed with a stupendous husband who works so hard for our little family and still makes time to help me take photos for my blog! These last few weeks have been super busy for both of us and it seems like the weather, our schedules and shipping services have been against us. For various reasons I didn’t get good pictures of my Valentine’s Day outfit for school so right before we headed out to our own Valentine’s Day dinner date, Jeremy snapped a few pictures for me in the fading light! So this week you get 2 outfits!

I’m not sure what it is about holidays, but I adore dressing up for holidays at school. This year I showed my Valentine’s spirit with a head-to-toe pink and red ensemble, as well as featuring my new favorite pair of shoes!! I’ve been lusting over these for months and when they were back in stock, I snatched them up. I did end up having to exchange my regular size for one size smaller so the shoe wouldn’t keep slipping off. Now they’re a tad tight but my husband made a good point, small shoes can stretch out but shoes that are too big will never shrink. So, we’ll see how this goes.

Valentine’s Day School Outfit

Teacher Valentine's Outfit with Pink Bow Blouse and Gold Bow Heels

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Teacher Valentine's Day Outfit Bow blouse and Bow Heels

Outfit Details:

Pink Bow Blouse: Chicwish, sized up 1 size. Neck a little tight, but LOVE this top…you will see more of it. Similar color options in widget below.
Red Skinny Jeans: TJMaxx, old. Similar here and here.
Gold Bow Heels: Betsey Johnson, here and also here. Similar here and here.
Earrings: Kendra Scott Alexandra Earrings in Magenta, c/o. Exact here.
Watch: Charming Charlie, old. Similar here.
Bracelets: Kendra Scott, sold out. Pave Link, old. Similar here and more below.
Rings: Bow Ring, via Tradesy. Similar in widget. Dainty Gold Rings via Jane.com, sold out. (Always gotta keep an eye on that site for great deals!)
Lips: Stila’s Beso.

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Valentine’s Day Dinner Date

Though I ordered this cute ruffle top, it didn’t come in time (urgh…) and I switched to my trusty long-sleeved lace top.

For our dinner date I repeated a lot of the items I wore above. These Kendra Scott Alexandra earrings are such a great pop of color against my dark hair and perfect for a Valentine’s dinner date!

Valentine's Date pretty details sequin clutch

Gold bow heels for Valentine's Date Dinner

Pink Skirt and Gold Bow Heels Valentine's Dinner Date

Outfit Details:

Lace Top with tank underneath: Forever21, old. Similar here and here.
Pink Pleated Skirt: Revolve clothing, here. Similar here.
Gold Bow Heels: Betsey Johnson, here. Similar in widget above.
Earrings: Kendra Scott Alexandra in Magenta, c/o.
Bracelets: Kendra Scott cuff, sold out. Monogram Bracelet via Jane. Similar here.
Sequin Clutch: Borrowed from my mother! Super cute gold one here. Smaller clasp purse here.
Bow Ring: Bought on Tradesy. Similar in widget above.
Midi Rings: Also daily deal from Jane. Similar in widget above.
Lips: MAC’s Candy Yum Yum.

I’m on break this week, and soon headed to Savannah, GA for my sister’s wedding! Make sure to follow me on Instagram (link under “Let’s Connect”) to see the sights with me!

As always, I appreciate the support you give to this blog! Thanks for visiting!

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Last Minute Gift Ideas under $10, $25 and $50

December 20, 2015 by Virginia Evans Leave a Comment

Last Minute Christmas Holiday Gifts for Her

I’ve been tracking gift ideas for awhile now to put together a gift guide for the blog. And then, as Christmas drew closer and closer I realized, it might be a good idea to focus on gifts you don’t have to ship! I currently have two Amazon orders whose shipping is “delayed.” So, if you are looking to do some last minute shopping and don’t want to risk them not getting here for Christmas, here are some options at various price points. Most of these items I have seen myself, in-store, in the Seattle area. The links will take you to a store where you can find the item though they may not be in stock in every store.

Stocking Stuffers

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The Covergirl Supersizer Mascara is such a GREAT mascara. It has one side that applies the product and the other that combs it out so that each lash is seperated. I highly recommend this product, along with the L’Oreal Double Extend Mascara. I only use the “white” side of the mascara but it coats the lashes and makes them look longer. Then I add the Covergirl Supersizer and my lashes look full and long.

I have 3 or 4 different shades of the Revlon Colorburst because they give good, long-lasting (for a lip balm) color and feel moisturizing. The NYX Jumbo Eye pencils can be worn on their own or layered under other eye shadows and they come in 34 colors! New makeup products are always a fun thing to find in your stocking and brushes like those featured above are both fun and practical. Sonia Kashuk is a Target brand and ELF products can be found at Ulta or Target.

Under 50

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I only have two of these items to comment on (though really, who wouldn’t love a fun new bag for Christmas!?). I got this Threshold Faux Fur Throw (similar here) and the Tarte eye shadow palette for my birthday and am obsessed! The throw is beautiful and warm and the Tartelette palette blends out so beautifully. It has a great mix of light and dark matte shadows along with a few shimmery shades. I have been so pleased with it and it is new so it might be just the thing for the makeup lover in your life!

Under 25

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I love Stila’s liquid lipsticks and have the NYX palette on my own Christmas list! It has 15 shadows, highlight and contour and blush – the perfect kit to take traveling! Though I’ve never tried the Makeup Eraser, it has great reviews! I love having things on my Christmas list that I may not prioritize on my shopping list but would like to try out!

Many of the rest of the items in this category are accessories. I love accessories as gifts because a girl can never have too many! It’s fun to have someone gift you a new scarf or a fun clutch. These slippers look incredible and if you life in the Seattle area like me, a cute umbrella is fun as well as practical!

Last Minute Gift Ideas for her under 10 Christmas Holiday

$10 and Under

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Last but certainly not least, I’m quite pleased with the under $10 selections. Maybe you have a work White Elephant Gift exchange, or you have a bunch of friends and a limited budget – these “under $10 options” are for you! Both the NYX Butter Glosses and the ELF lip set are great samplers for someone new to makeup or who likes to try new colors. They are the perfect size for sticking in your purse! Then, don’t those slippers and socks look just so comfy!? Make a cup of cocoa in that cute Santa mug and enjoy a nice Christmas movie!

And that, my friends, is the end. I hope you enjoy the roundup and that you share with a friend who might be needing some last minute ideas for the women in their life. Most of all, I hope that you can wrap up your shopping soon so that you can slow down and enjoy the warmth, peace and love of the Christmas season. It’s easy to get caught up in the rush, but as important as it is to make sure you’ve gotten your “to do list” done, it is important to spend quality time with the ones you love!

Let me know in the comments if you have questions about any of these products! I feel so blessed to have you join me in this blogging adventure this year and pray that you have a truly wonderful Christmas!

My Favorite Studded Heels

November 16, 2015 by Virginia Evans Leave a Comment

Cute work outfit: Plum Ankle Pants, Leopard print clutch bag, and Valentino Look-alikes

I have hardly been able to wait to post this outfit. I purchased these ankle pants in my back to school shopping trip and tried a couple different ways to style them. I knew I wanted to show you how to style such a bright pant but I couldn’t quite find the right pair of shoes. Then, on a quick trip to DSW I discovered these AMAZING dupes for Valentinos and (after I *swooned*) when I got them home I realized they were PERFECT to pair with these ankle pants and a simple black top. The black balances out the bright pants and the shoes provide just the right amount of bling. Though next time I think I will find more of a statement necklace to balance out the bling, I feel like the final result gives off a rich, elegant vibe.

Speaking of these shoes, I can’t get enough of them. I pretty much need them in every color now. There are two different similar options. These are the Niro heel, which have a shorter heel. I can wear them ALL DAY at school and my feet don’t hurt. The studs are a little more on the silver side so I would like to get another pair (maybe a different color) with gold studs. The Darron heel is very similar with a slightly higher heel. When I tried the Darron heel on they were very comfortable as well, though I can’t vouch for how they feel after a full day of being on your feet. To see another way I wore these heels, check out my Instagram! Just click the camera icon under “Let’s Connect.”

If you didn’t grab the pants at the end of the summer, grab them now because they’re on sale and will be out of stock soon!

Outfit Details:

Tunic Top: Old Navy, old. Similar here and here.
Ankle Pants: JcPenney, here and here.
Studded Heels: DSW, here. Also great options here and here.
Necklace: Mom 🙂 Similar here.
Lip: MAC lipstick here in Rebel.
Leopard Clutch: Amazon. Almost exact here and another cute one here.
Watch: Charming Charlie, here or silver version here.
Chevron Ring: Charming Charlie, here.
Bracelet: Charming Charlie, old. Similar here.

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