Sorry I've been away for over a week....

....life has been going Ahhhmazingly well.  Made Thanksgiving dinner for my honey...took a trip to my hometown with him last weekend to celebrate the holiday where he asked my dad for permission to ask me a special question.  Obviously my dad said yes because.....

I got engaged last night!!!!!!  :-)

Can't wait for May 2013.....hope yall are ready for tons of wedding fun to be part of the blog.  I sure am!!!!
~Kendra~

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PS: More pics coming ASAP!

BRRRRR...It's getting really chilly outside, which is making taking pics on the patio a quick event. lol  Is it getting cold were you leave?  I can't believe it didn't start getting cold until November....crazyness!!

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Here's What I Wore:

Top- $10 at Rue 21

Jeggings- $12 at walmart
Boots- Gifted from BF
Scarf- Gifted
Necklace- Gifted from BF
Earrings- 6 for $5 at MIZ Accessories
Outfit Total- About $23

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Can you tell it's super cold outside? :-)

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Wore a chunky sweater over it to work, because I haven't invested in a new coat yeat...and it's not cold enough for my puffy, ski coat. 

~Kendra~

Here's What I Wore:

Blazer- $3 at Thrift City
Belt- Free w/ skirt at Target
Dress- $8.50 at Rue 21
Tights- $1 Thrifted
Boots- $30 at Shoe Dept

Owl Necklace- Gifted from BF
Bracelets & Earrings- 6 for $5 at MIZ Accessories
Outfit Total- About $45.50

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Loving my sweet boyfriend who spoiled me on our anniversary.  This owl necklace is one of those wonderful presents. 

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~Kendra~

Hope u enjoy peeping my black slip...it's accidently showing in all the photos...nice.  Didn't notice until after and then I was running too late to take more.  Ahh, well. It happens :-) haha

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Closeup of one of my new necklaces from the bf

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Closeup of my new cross bracelet from the bf

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 Smiles all around :-)

~Kendra~

I'm a little behind in outfit posting thanks to a busy week for the fashion design part of Low Cost High Style.  I styled/handled the decor for two baby showers and also made 3 onsies, 2 headbands and legwarmers.  Good times.  I truly love styling and sewing...since I started sewing again I can't even remember why I gave it up. 

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These pics are from last Monday...the bf and I were off work and after the busy anniversary weekend we were exhausted, so we spent a casual day just hanging out, lunch at IHOP, picked up the pups for the vet (where they satyed for the weekend) and took a trip to the dog park.  It was so nice!!

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Here's What I Wore:

Cardi- $2 at Thrift City
Striped Tee- $2 at Goodwill
Jeggings- $12 at walmart
Boots- Gifted from BF
Belt- $2.50 at Forever 21

Scarf- Gifted
Earrings & beaded bracelets- 6 for $5 at MIZ Accessories
Gold Bangle- $11.50 at antique store
Outfit Total- About $34

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I took these pics on the land behind my apartment.  I just love my little piece of woodland in the city. :-) 

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Isn't my new gold bangle lovely....got it in a vintage store on our anniversary trip in Jefferson, TX. 

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Rockin the super high top knot. lol :-)

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~Kendra~

Day 3 of Our Anniversary Wknd

On Sunday the BF and I had yummy pumpkin waffles and fruit for breakfast at the B&B where we stayed in Marshall, TX.  Yup, one night in Jefferson and the one night in Marshall...small town hopping lol :-)  After breakfast we drove around town, but being Sunday, everything was closed so we just got gas and hit the road. 

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Here's What I Wore:

Leopard Cardi- C/O my friend Jessica's close cleanout
Dress- $11 at Forever 21
Black Leggings- $9 at Marshalls
Boots- $30 at Shoe Dept
Scarf- $4 at Old Navy
Bracelets- 6 for $5 at MIZ Accessories
Earrings- $1.50 at Forever 21
Outfit Total- About $56.50

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 The BF drove the whole way home.  He knows how much I hate driving...I'd much rather talk, sing and pay no attention to the road. lol :-)

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On our way back home, we stopped on Terrell, TX and had lunch at this cute Mexican food place.....

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The inside of the resturant had beautiful lights and art.....

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After lunch we went to the Tanger Outlet Mall and shopped around.  The BF got me some cute jewelry for our anniversary and I got myself some cute dresses and a top. 

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Then I took him to see Wreck It Ralph, which was super cute.  After that we got back on the road and headed home.  It was seriously the perfect trip!!!!  Couldn't have asked for more :-)  ~Kendra~

Day 2 of Anniversary Wknd

Saturday we spent the day in Jefferson, TX.  Spent most of the day walking around the historic downtown area looking at antique stores and just having fun.  Had amazing spinach & artichoke bread pudding for breakfast. Ate some yummy corn bread sandwhiches and pie for lunch.  We ate like crazy. lol  After a ton of shopping, we headed to the bayou for a boat tour, which ended up being the BF and I's favorite part of the day....beautiful, relazing and romantic!!!

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Here's What I Wore:

Pink Cardi- $3 at Thrift City
Mini Dress- $9 at Target
Black Leggings- $9 at Marshalls
Boots- Gifted from BF (WetSeal)
Mint studded bracelet- Gifted from BF

Orange Bracelet- 50cents thrifted
Other bracelets & Earrings- 6 for $5 at MIZ Accessories
Scarf- Gifted
Outfit Total- About $23.50

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Us in front of the adorable B&B we stayed at in Jefferson :-)

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Us on the boat riding through the bayou <3 p="p">

~Kendra~

Here's What I Wore:

Dress- $8.50 at Rue 21
Vintage Blazer- $3 at Thrift City
Tights- $1 Thrifted
Boots- $30 at Shoe Dept
Bracelets & earrings- 6 for $5 at MIZ Accessories
Cross Bracelet- Gifted from BF
Outfit Total- About $44.50

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~Kendra~

Day 1 of the BF and I's 7 year anniversary weekend :-)

Jeans Fridays are always a nice way to start the weekend...but this weekend was extra special.  It was the start of the BF and I's anniversary weekend. :-)  I wore jeans to work and then switched into jeggings for the car ride to Jefferson, Tx.

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Here's What I Wore:

Striped Cardi- Gifted from Mom

Ruffle Top- $2.50 at Thrift City

Jeans- Gifted from Mom (Cato)

Flats- $4 at Goodwill

Bracelets- 6 for $5 at MIZ Accessories

Earrings- $3.50 at NY&Co.

Outfit Total- About $11

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 Jeggings are perfect for long car rides!!

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Model-ish pose lol

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My brown and gold manicure :-)

~Kendra~

Here's What I Wore:

B/W NY&Co. Tunic- $3 at Thrift City
Black Leggings- $9 at Marshalls
Sweater- $3 at Denton Thrift
Scarf- Gifted from my bestie, Esther
Eattings & Bracelets- 6 for $5 at MIZ Accessories
Boots- Gifted from BF
Outfit Total- About $17

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A closeup of my accessories.....

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~Kendra~

November 7th was my boyfriend and I's 7 year anniversary.  Time has flown by.....we met my freshman year of college and here we are 7 years later.  I am so lucky to have such an amazing guy forever.  We've been through tough times together, grown together, raised 2 adorable puppies, went through several addresses changes, seen hundreds of movie and shared so much love.  Ahhhhmazing!!

 

Here's What I Wore:

Blazer- $1.99 at Denton Thrift
Dress- $5 at JCPenny
Belt- $2.50 at Forever21
Tights- $1 Thrifted
Boots- $30 at Shoe Dept
Earrings & Bracelets- 6 for $5 at MIZ Accessories
Outfit Total- About $57.50

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7 Years :-)

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He got me some beautiful roses and wrote me the most amazing love note ever. Then we went out to an amazing dinner...seriosuly best food I've had in a long time!  :-)

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 My honey and I right before heading to dinner.

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~Kendra~

Here's What I Wore:

Striped Cardi- $3 at Thrift City

Black dress- $6 at Cato

Black tights- $1 thrifted (New in pkg.)

Heels- $19 at random mall store

Necklace- $7 at Cato

Belt- Free w/ skirt from Cato

Earrings & bracelets- 6 for $5 at MIZ Accessories

Outfit total- About $37

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