Fashion Goals for 2011

Here are a few fashion/style goals I have in mind for 2011:
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1. Consistently post on Youtube and blogger by making YT vids and then positions corresponding blogs.
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2. Use more of the things in my closet.....lately I have gotten in a rut with black dress pants and the same black flats on most days. I want to try for January at least, to wear something new each weekday. Example: Monday-Friday no repeating of stuff...so if I wore black dress pants and flats Monday, no more black pants and black flats the rest of the week.
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3. I want to learn more about makeup and make more tutorial videos on Youtube.
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4. Remix....stop buying a new outfit for every occasion....I want to work on working with what I already have, which hopefully will allow me to save $$ bin the process.
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So those are the 4 goals I'm thinking of at the moment. Do you have any style goals for 2011? If so, leave a comment...I'd love to hear them!!! ~Kendra~

Christmas Eve PJ's

So every year my mom and I have this silly tradition where we wear matching PJ's Christmas eve night and then just leave our PJ's on all Christmas day....I know it's totally dorky, but hey....it's what we do lol :)
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So here are the PJ's we picked out this year...our who PJ set is from Old Navy:
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First we got cute red Christmas tees for $5.

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Then we got cute Snowflake PJ pants....ours look exactly like this except they are black with white snowflakes with a red tie and they were $5 per pair.
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Then we finished off the look with adorable green fuzzy socks for $2 per pair.
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Thanks for visiting my blog and I hope you have a great holiday no matter which one you celebrate :) ~Kendra~

OOTD: Casual Date Night

Sorry for the stuffy voice...my allergies have been going crazy lately!!! Thanks for watching and see you next time!!

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My Makeup Collection

OOTD: Tacky Christmas Sweater Party

A Winter Staple

For me, Black Sheath dresses are a winter staple!! They are great for layering and can be styled in a million different ways.


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Sometimes I like to add a funky blazer to make it more fun...like this striped one below.


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Other times I add an animal print cardi.


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Skinny belts are also a fun way to add color and brighten up those cold wintery days.

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Last but not least, I also add tights. For work more black, grey, brown or argyle tights, but for after work drinks you can add a funky pair of pink or purple tights to show off your fun side.

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Sheath dresses are incredibly versatile, so style it your way and make it work for you. A good quality sheath dress is a great asset to any wardrobe and can really help on those days when your struggling to get ready, because you "have nothing to wear." Just pull out your dress and layer away. :) ~Kendra~

Goodwill shopping Haul/Styling

Here are pics of what I purchased at Rainbow and then the 1/2 price sale at Goodwill this weekend....all items have been styled to show how they will work in my current wardrobe :) Enjoy....
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First the items from Goodwill
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This Argyle Sweater was purchased for $2.
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This polka dot sweater was purchased for $2.
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This black flyaway sweater was purchased for $3.50
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This leather motorcycle jacket was purchased for $12.50.
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This sweater was purchased for $2 and the skirt for $1.50.
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This sparkly sweater was purchased for $2.
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Now on to the items from Rainbow......
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This funky gray vest was purchased for $10.
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This ruffley coral top was purchased for $7.
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Hope you enjoyed seeing all the pieces I picked up and also how 1 of the ways I will be styling each item. Thanks for taking a look. ~Kendra~

Giveaway Winner!!!!!!!!

The winner of last week's giveaway is MILLY. :) Congrats Milly, please send an email to lowcosthighstyle@hotmail.com and include your mailing address, so I can send your prizes. :) Thanks!!!
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Next week I will be doing another giveaway, so check it out next Monday and make sure to tell all your blogger friends, because I want a lot more participation next week!!! :)
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~Kendra~

Happy 4th of July :)

I don't really have any plans for tonight, because my bestie is out of town, my family lives far away and my boyfriend has to work.....but no biggie, cus I am working on my blog and youtube channel so that's kept me busy. Plus I'm about to make a trip to walmart and then grab some dinner....and maybe a movie too! :) I may be able to see some fireworks from my apartment (fingers crossed!) On to the oputfit of the day.....

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Blue embelished tank-$6 at Burlington

Red tank-$3 at walmart

Denim shorts-from Burlington...I think $12, but don't remember for sure.

Brown leather sandals-$1.99 end of season clearance from Cato last year

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This outfit is simple, a little patriotic and most of all cool, because its super hot outside today!! Hope everyone's having a great long weekend! ~Kendra~

Youtube

So....I decided to make a youtube channel and it's called LowCostHighStyle so go check it out, comment and subscribe :) I just have two short haul videos up right now, but I plan on doing diy's, how to videos and more hauls.....hope you like it :) Here is a link to my channel http://www.youtube.com/LowCostHighStyle ~Kendra~

Organizing ideas

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So I did not have time to do a new DIY project tonight, so I wanted to show you two decorating tips that are easy and help keep things organized in your home.

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Here's the first one....

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How do you organize your jewelry? For me....if I don't see it I don't wear it, so I wanted to get all my beaded necklaces out where they were easy to see and use. During an after Christmas sale I purchased a bunch of wreath hangers for about 10cents each and now use those to hang my necklaces and I sort them by color. It works great!! :)

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The next quick and easy project is a spatula holder....

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I wanted to store the spatulas where they were easy to reach, but I wanted them to look cute as well. I purchsed a clear plain vase from dollar tree and then simply cute a gift bag into a rectangular shape, put it around the vase and taped it on. This is an easy way to changes up the decor....whenever you want to add a splash of color you could change the paper on the vase....and I think it looks like a cute kitchen bouquet. :)

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So what are some fun DIY organization ideas you have come up with?

~Kendra~

Monday's Here Again.......

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This giveaway starts now and does not close until Sunday at midnight. The winner will be announced next Monday, July 5th. Here's how the giveaway works....You have several ways to get entered into a drawing and then Monday I will put all the names in a hat and draw the winner at random.

Here's a list of ways to get entered into the drawing:
1. Leave a comment on this post telling me about your fav fashion blog and why it's your favorite.
2. Follow me and then leave me a comment letting me know you did.
3. Send me an email with ideas for My Way Tuesday or other posts.
4. Post a blog on your site about my giveway and then leave a comment with the link here.

Ok.....now here's what you'll win:
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-3 Sequin headbands
-1 funky blue polkadot makeup bag
-2 multicolored eye shadow kits
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Have fun entering!!! :) ~Kendra~

Yesterday I went shopping at The $8 Fashion Outlet with a friend from work. I had planned on getting a cute top for the double date I went on later that night, but I ended up seeing the amazing stuff the store recently recieved from QVC and I just couldn't resist.
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I got this AHH-mazing dark green bag with purple handles....it's huge and has tons of pockets, which I adore!! Oh and it was only $8. I also got the amazing snake skin wedges. I've been looking for more statement shoes to wear to work and these are perfect and only $18. After we left that store I went to Dot's and picked up a cute black jersey dress and then paired it with these shoes and bag for my date night look....so fun!!! Did you do any shopping this weekend? Find any good deals? ~Kendra~

Date Night Duds

My boyfriend and I met up to see The Karate Kid before I left for a weekend with my family, so I wanted to dress up a little more, but still be comfy for movie watching. hehe I picked up this skirt on the clearance rack at Dot's. I'd been looking for a skirt like this that was decently long. Most skirts with the stretch waist band are super short, which is so not me! This one almost hits my knee, so I decided to snag it right away!! Then I paired it with a shirt I bought for the first career fair I helped plan at my job. It's so nice when I find ways to make my work pieces wearable outside work! :) Clothes that pull double duty are always great....especially when those darn student loans are about to kick in. lol
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Silk Top-$8 at the $8 Fashion Outlet
Necklace-Free from mom
Skirt-$7 at Dot's
Black earrings: about 50cents at MIZ Accessories
Silver Bangle-$1 at MIZ Accessories
Gladiators-$17 at WalMart
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What's your favorite thing to wear to a dinner/movie date? ~Kendra~

New Stuff Update

From now on I will be doing special posts each day dedicated to different things.....
Monday-Giveaway Day-Giveaways will be announced on Monday and then the winners will be announced the following Monday.
Tuesday-My Way Tuesday- Where I will take outfit's I've seen in magazines or on other blogs and redo them my way with what's in my closet.
Wednesday-Work It- Take traditional pieces from a working woman's wardrobe and give them a fun spin to make them younger and make my style coexsist with my professional look.
Thursday-DIY Day- Features different DIY projects.
Friday- Frugal Friday-This is where I will showcase low price fab fashions.
Saturday- Savings Saturday-Where I will display different promos, discounts and also what I've recently purchased.
Sunday-The Week In Review-This is where I will post all outfits from the week and let you, the reader, choose which one you like best.

I hope you enjoy it the changes!!  If you have any ideas for DIY's, My Way Tuesday outfits, or anything else please leave a comment or send me an email :)
~Kendra~

Father's Day Style

I went home to visit my family for Father's Day weekend. The night before leaving town I went by Dot's to get a cute skirt with an elastic band (I think they're adorable just hadn't been able to find one that was me yet) for my date that night. I got it, but I also saw this awesome paint splatter printed dress....I just loved it and had to get it!!

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Dress-$16 at Cato

Belt-$1 at Goodwill

Bangle-50cents at Claire's

Heels-$4 ar Payless

Necklace-$1 at The Body Shop

Purple Pearl Earrings-50cents at Claire's

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This outfit was comfy, but I also felt stylish and confident. I always try to look my best when visiting my hometown....you never know who you'll run into hehe

~Kendra~

Flowery at Work

So, I recently got the dress from Dot's on the clearance rack. I have been trying to incorporate more fun dresses into my work wardrobe. I have the basic slacks, pencil skirts and button downs....but I wanna infuse more young and fun style into my work wear. I had purchased this red blazed during one of Goodwill's famous half price sales....So I used that to make it work for the office. I really love the way the outfit turned out and I am excited to see the different work-appropriate ways I can style it.
Red Blazer-$3 at Goodwill
Dress-$15 at Dots
Necklace-$3 at Dots
Bangle-50cents at Claires
Red Heels-$4.99 at Cato
Earrings-Less than a $1 at MIZ Accessories
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What do you do to make your loud or bright dresses more work appropriate? Do you layer? Add conservative pieces on top? Let me know :)
~Kendra~

New Things Going On

I know I should've gotten back to blogging a long time ago...it's been about 6mths, but I am ready to get going again. :) I am some big suprises for the blog coming soon and I can't wait to fill you in on all the exciting stuff....there will be contests, Saving's Saturdays, The Week In Review and much more fun stuff to come. I have been brainstorming about how to make the blog more fun, impactful and helpful to all you readers. Stay tuned and let me know if there is anything particular that you would like to see incorporated into the blog and I just might use your great idea. :) ~Kendra~

Awesome Argyle

So I have been at my job about 3mths now....I absolutely love it, but it is also one of the most challenging things I've ever done. So monday is a day where I do a big report every week, so I wanted to be cozy and comfortble with some color to keep it from being boring.

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Here's what I wore:

Argyle Sweater-$8 at Khols

Orange tank-$1 at Goodwill

Flower pin-10cents at a garage sale

Brown pants-$3.99 at Goodwill

Brown alligator flats-$4 at Family Dollar

Pink Earrings 50cents at Claires

Clear bracelet-50cents at Claires

Funky bead bracelet-$1 at road side stand
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Hope everyone enjoyes this week :) It will be pretty busy at work, because we are planning some big events and I'm working on a few projects that are due soon. At least the busyness will keep it from being boring. ~Kendra~

I'm back!!

Sorry I was gone from the blog for sooooo long! Graduating college and starting my first real job became alot more time consuming than I realized.
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Then my puppy had 5 little babies and I started having to work lots of overtime.

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I am getting used to my schedule now and I even got a new camera for my bday, so I am getting my blog back on track. :) I've definately missed posting and staying in touch with all of you! I am going to be taking part in Fab Find's Under 50's March Outfit Inspiration Calendar starting tommorow. It should be fun and will make getting ready for work more fun. :) I am also going to try and do some new things on the blog....giveaways, more Savings Saturdays and a few more things. If you have any ideas for making the blog more fun leave a comment and let me know. I am open to all ideas, especially from all you great fellow bloggers. So outfit posts will resume tommorow....Cyah then. ~Kendra~