OOTD: Seeing a Play

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So today my boyfriend and I went to see a play: The Prime of Miss Jean Brody" It was a play about a school teacher in WWII. Before the play we had lunch at Rosa's and while there a waitress came up to me and told me she thought my outfit was cute...I don't know about yall, but isn't it fun when a complete stranger gives you a compliment. I hardly ever wear this skirt, but I am so glad I did, because it's super comfy, but still looks put together. What's you go to item when you want to look cute, but also want to be super comfortable??

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What I'm Wearing:
Gap Cardi-$1.50 from Denton Thrift
Black Top-$ from Target

Black Tanktop- $5 from a random store in the mall

Skirt- $2 at Goodwill

Belt- $1.50 at Dots

Scarf- Gifted from my bestie Esther for my bday

Tights- $5 at Walmart

Flats- $? from Payless

Set of beaded bracelets- $1.50 from Forever 21

Earrings- Came in a set for $1 from MIZ Accessories

Silver Flower Ring- $1 at MIZ Accessories

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Oh, all this week I have been doing my hair in heated curlers and I absolutely love the look and the last all day. I got these curlers last week for about $20 at Walmart. The curls seem to stay in place much better than when I use a curling iron. I am basically hooked on them already!! hehe :)

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~Kendra~

OOTD: Shopping on Saturday

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Today was one of those mornings where everything seemed to go wrong, the dogs go out and I had to chase them several blocks, someone scratched my bumper in the parking lot, the dress I bought at Target yesterday didn't fit right and I was just whiney.....so what did I did to make my day better? If you didn't catch it from the title, I did some retail therapy. lol I decided to go to Target to get cash back for the dress. I browsed Target for a bit and didn't find anything there, so I decided to go to Goodwill, which I haven't been to in a while. When walkin in Goodwill they had a huge sign on the door...it was 50% off day...Yay!!! Finally hit a bright spot in my day. I had a blast looking in there and walked away with a pair of Gray Ann Taylor dress pants for 2, a black J Crew Cardigan for $2 and a really cutes tan braided and studded skinny belt for $1. My day was instantly improved!! :) What's that store that always makes you feel better when your having "one of those" days?
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What I'm Wearing:
Blue Flyaway- $9 at Forever 21 (BDay Present from BF)
Tan Top-$7 at Rainbow
White Tank Top- About $3 at Target
Jeans- $19 at Old Navy
Shoes- $9 at Walmart
Necklace- $1 at Goodwill
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~Kendra~

OOTD: Suit w/a Pop of Color

For work, I love to wear my suits in different ways....breaking them up in peices or adding unexpected pops of color makes plain suits much more fun!! On this day, I had a big meeting to go to, but also wanted to look cute...not too buisness boring lol.
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Brown Suit- $16 at $8 Fashion Outlet
Fuscia Ruffle Top- $7 at Family Dollar
Necklace- $1 at MIZ Accessories
Flats- $6 at Family Dollar
Unseen-Fuscia Beaded Bracelet- $1 at MIZ Accessories
Outfit Toal: $31
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What do you do to add more fun or variety to your suits? ~Kendra~

Nails of the Day: Elf's Rosey Rasin

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Lately, I have been completly OBSESSED with nail polish....buy it (Elf and Revlon r my current fav brands), wearing it (constantly), changing daily (I need something to do lol) and doing fun designs on my ring finger (Thanks to eleventhgorgeous...look em up on Youtube).

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On my nails: Elf's Rosey Rasin

On the ring fingers: Lots of glitter and flower nail stickers

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What beauty related thing have you been obsessing over lately? Leave a comment and let me know. I'd love to hear everyone else's....so I can become obsessed with those too lol :) ~Kendra~

OOTD: Awesome Deals!!

Navy & White Striped Cardi- Regulary over $90 and I got it on sale for $9 at Talbots Outlet

Yellow Tanktop- Regularly $25 and I got it for about $3 at Talbots Outlet

Yellow Belt- Regularly $24.50 and I got it for $4 at Talbots Outlet

Grey Pants- $20 at Dots

Grey Flats- $? from Payless

White beaded flower bracelet- Bday gift from Forever 21

Pearl Beaded Bracelet- $1 at Family Dollar

Earrings- Bday gift from Forever 21

So as you may have noticed, I hit up the Talbots outlet and stocked up on tons of work wear this weekend. That store is going to be my new go-to place for office wear. I fell in love with everything in there for not only the great quality of clothing, but also the fact everything in the store was either 50% or 80% off already reduced prices....OMG!!! I almost died when I found a LBD (Little Black Dress) with amazing neck detailing that was originally priced at $198.00 and I got it for about $16.....yeah, super awesome deals!!!! What good deals have you found lately?? ~Kendra~

30 for 30 Challenge: Outfit #6

Dress- $18 at Cato

Old Navy Tights- $1 Thrifted

Boots- $15 at Rainbow

Purple Cardi- $7 at Walmart

Necklace- gifted from Cynthia at Closet Bliss

Earrings- Came in a set for $1 at MIZ Accessories

So I know..I'm way, way behind on the 30 for 30 challenge, but with getting sick, then my bday, then oral surgery...this just has not been the month for a challenge, but I will definately try it again!! :) I think the next challenge I wanna do is following Kimberly's (Fab Finds Under $50) monthly outfit calendar for March. The challenge of following that will be a little less constricted and will allow for shopping in both my closet and stores hehe. How's the 30 for 30 challenge going for you??? Still going strong...or like me and this month threw you things you weren;t expecting that may have gotten in thew way? All in all, I am so glad I did and like I said, I will try it again. :) This month has flown by!!! ~Kendra~

Nails of the Day: Elf's Fire Coral Polish

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Today on my nails, I'm wearing Elf nail polish in the color Fire Coral. I also added cute flower stickers on both ring fingers....decided to try something different than my ussual glitter :) What polish are you wearing today? ~Kendra~

Wanna know where else you can follow LCHS?

Here are a few other places I like to share my ideas, tips, and other fun things related to fashion and beauty......

Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/lowcosthighstyle
-On my Youtube Channel I put up tons of different videos including outfits of the day, haul videos (Which show what I've bought recently), makeup tutorials, monthly makeup/beauty favs, etc.

Twitter: http://twitter.com/lchighstyle
-Follow me on Twitter. I enjoy posting about upcoming videos and blogs, recent purchases/sales I've seen or anything fun and girlie :)

Daily Booth: http://dailybooth.com/LowCostHighStyle
-On dailybooth I upload pics of my Face of the day and list the makeup products I'm wearing, Nails of the day, and much more!!

My eBoutique: http://www.kstrickland.mymarkstore.com/
-I am a new Mark representative, so if you love Mark products or would like to give them a try check out my eBoutique. For new shoppers from my store use the coupon code "Welcome" at the checkout to receive free shipping on your first order.

Beautylish: www.beautylish.com/lowcosthighstyle
-This is a great website to share beauty related videos, makeup reviews and much more, so check that out if your into makeup.

Thanks for following my blog and I hope you will check out a few of these other sites as well. ~Kendra~

30 for 30 Challenge: Outfit #6

I wore this outfit late week, before I got sick, to work. I just loved the combo of lace with a work appropriate, but fun colored, sheath dress!! Remixing simple dressings with different tops and tights in your wardrobe is a great way to make better use of those items you may not be wearing much. I can think of a million different ways to wear this simple $8 Target dress.....such a good buy!!! :)

Black Lace Cardi- $7 at Rainbow

Purple dress- $8 at Target

Beaded Bracelets- $1 for each, which came in sets of 3 at MIZ Accessories

Necklace-50cents at Claires

Black Tights- $5 at Walmart

Black Booties- $9 at Payless

Thanks so much for following my blog!! Hope your having a great day :) ~Kendra~

OOTD: Valentine's Day

So...with the crazy snowy weather and then an unexpected sick spell (Which is why my face looks a little swollen on one side)...I have taken an unexpected detour from the 30 for 30 challenge, but am still workin it in my own way....still following the only wear each accessory 1 time this month rule and also wearing shoes other than those black flats (Which i happen to be wearing in this Outfit of the day...opps!) I have really enjoyed the challenge, because it really has made me take a second look at all the great pieces I already have in my closet :) How's the challenge going for you????

Red Top-BDay gift from BF

Red Tank- $5 at Old Navy

Black Cardi- $5 at Walmart

Black Pants- $3.99 at Goodwill

Flats- $? at Payless

Bracelet- Gifted from Cynthia: http://www.closetbliss.blogspot.com/

Love Necklace- $1.50 at Forever 21

Heart Stud earrings- Christmas gift from parents

Thanks for watching/reading....hope you all had a great Valentine's Day!!!! ~Kendra~

Nails of the Day: OPI and Bonbons glitter

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Today I'm wearing OPI's "It's Totally Fort Worth It" from the Texas Collection and Bonbons pink glitter polish on the ring fingers. A special thanks to Cynthia from Closet Bliss, who sent me this awesome OPI polish to me for my Bday....it's a pretty grey color with a duo chrome of purple and tiny sparkles....Luv it!! What are you wearing on your nails today? ~Kendra~

Birthday gift from Cynthia at Closet Bliss

Cynthia from Closet Bliss was sooo sweet to send me some awesome presents for my Bday...yup, on Sunday, Feb 13th I turned 25, and I just wanted to thank her so much!!!! I just love my readers/viewers and appreciate all the love and support. Espeically with being sick lately...this totally brightened my birthday!!! :) Thanks again Cynthia! ~Kendra~

PS: Check out Cynthia's blog at: http://www.closetbliss.blogspot.com/

Hey everyone....

Sorry I've been absent most of this week...I've not been feeling well AT ALL!! :( Found out I have to get some dental work done next week and have some nerve damage in my left cheek, so I have been in lots of pain....so laying down is the only thing I've been doing for the last few days. I think I'm acctually going to get up and get moving today though. It's my boyfriends birthday today and mine tommorow, so I was really hopin to feel better by now and I think I'm starting too....Yay!! :) How's yalls week going? I've definately missed blogging! ~Kendra~

30 for 30 Challenge: Outfit #5

Purple Cardi- $7 at Walmart

Maroon Tank- $7 at Walmart

Black Pants- $3.99 at Goodwill

Pearl Earrings-Came in a set of 8 for $1

Flower Belt- $3.50 at Ranbow

Pearl Bracelet- $1 at Family Dollar

Jewled Bracelet- can't remember where I got this...

Gold bracelet- Came in a set for $1

Not shown: Leopard Flats- $4 at Goodwill

~Kendra~

30 for 30 Challenge: Outfit #4

Blue Sweater-$5 at Walmart

Yellow Tank-$6 at Bealls

Jeans-$19 at Old Navy

Black Necklace-$1 thrifted

Blue bracelets-$1 at MIZ Accessories

Black stud earrings-Came in a set of 8 for $1 at MIZ Accessories

Black Snow Boots-$7 at Walmart

How the challenge going for you so far?? It's been hard with the snow, but I've really enjoyed it and has given me renewed excitment about mixing and matching already :) ~Kendra~

Nails of the day: Pure Ice & CG Ice Slicks

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Today, I'm wearing Pure Ice in the color Taupe Drawer on all my nails. (Luving the color and got it for a steal....$2 at Walmart) Then on my ring fingers I have CG Ice Slicks in the color Arctic, which came in a set of 2 for $1 at Dollar Tree. What are you wearing on your nails today? Oh and what's your fav glitter polish?? ~Kendra~

30 for 30 Challenge: Outfit #3

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Grey Tee-$1 at Walmart

Teal Tanktop-$1 at Walmart

Teal scarf-$3 at Family Dollar

Jeans-$19 at Old Navy

Black Snow Boots-$7 at Walmart

Flower Hoops-$1 at MIZ Accessories

Beaded Bracelet-$1 at Dots (I think i said MIZ in the vid, but it was from Dots)

Hope you are all staying warm....it sure is snowy and cold here in Texas!!! ~Kendra~

30 for 30 Challenge Outfit #2

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Black Blazer-$8 at the $8 Fashion Outlet

Black Pants-$3.99 at Goodwill

Printed Top-$11 at Cato

Black Heels- $18 at Walmart

Necklace and Bracelet set- $1 at MIZ Accessories

Earrings- 50cents at Claires (Got these in highschool haha)

Black Purse- $2 or $3 at Goodwill

Hope everyone's having a great day....and hopefully the outfit challenge is going well for yah!! So far, so good for me :) ~Kendra~

Nails of the day: CG Glitter Slicks and NYX Polish

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Today, I'm wearing CG Glitter Slicks in the color Purple Frost on all my nails. (Got it in a set of 2 for $1 at Dollar Tree) Then on my ring fingers I have NXY's glitter in the color Frizzy Spots. (Luv the cute name and got it for an awesome deal...$1.99 at a beauty supply store.) What are you wearing on your nails today?? ~Kendra~

Nails of the day: Markwins #13

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Today, I'm wearing Markwins nail polish in the color #13, which is a maroon/deep brown mix....I hate when colors don't have a cute name, but I'm lovin this color anyways :) Sorry no new outfit post, but it's another snowday here in Texas, so I've been living in my PJs...come on snow I need to be workin on the 30for30 challenge gosh!! hehe ~Kendra~

Nails of the Day

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Today on my nails, I have Revlon's Lilac Pastelle #185, which I have been trying to make myself love, but I'm just not totally feelin the color...it comes of more dirty pink than lilac. Also, on the ring finger I have added some glitter with Bonbons glitter in pink. I love this glitter and it seems to match and change with any color you layer it over. This is one of my all time favs and an awesome deal for only 99cents. :) ~Kendra~

30 for 30 Challenge: Outfit #1

Floral Top-$7 at Walmart

Sheath Dress- $8 at Target

Black Tights-$5 at Walmart

Gray Boots-$15 at Rainbow

Silver Necklace-$10 at DFW Airport

Silver Belt-$1 at Goodwill

Silver Bangle-99cents at MIZ Accessories

((For my own spin on the 30 for 30 contest I am only allowed to wear my accesories once per month, so all the accesories like the belt, necklace and bangle won't be seen till next month. This will allow me to really wear all the jewelry I have!!))

Thanks for watching and see yah next time!! :) ~Kendra~