Here's What I Wore:

Black Cardi- $9 at Talbots

Coral Tee- $1.99 at Target

Greay Tank- $5 at Dots

Jeggings- $12.88 at Walmart

Black Boots- $17 at Dots

Necklace- $2.99 at Cato

Bracelets- 6 for $5 at MIZ Accessories

Purse- Gifted (Old Navy)

Outfit Total- About $50

My fav color of the season is......

Here's What I'm Wearing:

Scarf-$4.99 at Old Navy

Sequin Tank- $6 at Talbots Outlet

Army Green Cardi- $9 at Talbots Outlet

Black Skinnies- $12.88 at Walmart

Boots- Gifted from mom and dad (Shoe Dept)

Bracelets The set was 6 for $5 at MIZ Accessories

Outfit Total: About $43

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....the lovely color of my boots and scarf, which I lovingly refer to as camel colored.  It just love the warm, earthy, fall-ish color.  I've been sporting it like crazy!!!  What's your fav color of the season??

~Kendra~

Living In Boots

Here's What I Wore:

Funky Cardi- $2.44 at Thrift World (Ann Taylor)

Gray Top-$6 at Bealls

Necklace- $1.99 at Cato

Black Skinnies- $12.88 at Walmart

Gray Boots- $15 at Old Navy

Earrings- $1.99 at random going out of business sale

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I've been living in boots...gray boots, camel colored, brown, black.  I love them all....no boot discrimination here. hahah  As you'll see in my next few outfit posts boots and a necklace or scraf with a simple outfit have been my go-to's this fall.  I just love how easy it is and how put together you look when u throw on a pair of skinnies, boots, a cute top, cardi and scarf.  Warm, cozy and cute.....perfect fall combo.  What's your go-to outfit this fall???  ~Kendra~

Its jeans day....let's party :)

So at the mortgage company I work for, we have offically aquired $100billion in our portfolio.....which is ahhhmazing!!!  So of course our, mostly young, company had to throw a party that allowed us all at least an hr away from our cubes for some fun times, music, food, games and prizes.  We all got cute cups with out company name from corporate leaders as we walked in to work and the icing on the cake.....we get to wear jeans today thru Friday :)  Love that!!  Even a fashion lover like me loves a good jeans day. hehe  So here's on to how I worked it as my company partied it up for our exciting milestone....

Cardi- about $12 at Talbots

Red Top- $2 at Thrift City

Black Tank- Free from Jessica at http://splendiferousinclinations.blogspot.com/

Jeans- $14.99 at Marshalls

Nude Heels- $19 at Image

Heart necklace- Have no idea where I got it forever ago

Bangle- $2.50 at Old Navy

Studd earrings- $1 at walmart

Red Nine West Bag-Free from Jessica at http://splendiferousinclinations.blogspot.com/

Outfit Total: $51.49

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***As you can see I raided Jessica's closet....we'll she let me...you see she's moving/getting rid of the old and lucky for me, she let me go throw some of her things.  One girls donate pile is another girls treasure, that's for sure!!!  hehe

~Kendra~

Rainy Sunday

It was super cold and rainy on Sunday, so for church....instead of my usual fun dress and heels, I opted for something comfy and practical.  Glad I did too, bc as soon as we we're leaving church the rain poured and heels would have been deadly and wet! 

Here's what I wore.....

Black Cardi- $12 at Talbots

Dress- about $16 at Targes

Camel Scarf- $4.99 at Old Navy last fall

Boots- Gift from parents

Brown beaded bracelets- 6 sets for $5

Outfit total- $34

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Hope your Sunday wasn'y so dreary! :)  ~Kendra~

Simple Style

Some days I just feel like being comy, but still wanna feel stylish.  How do I do that?  I add fun accessories or cold colors.  For this outfit I did blod accessories in a raspberry red color, which took my outfit from snooze to classicly stylish. What makes your "simple/comfy" outfit more stylish?



Black Cardi- $12 at Talbots

Purple Tank- $6 at Talbots

Raspberry Belt-about $4 at Talbots

Black Skinnies- $10 at Walmart

Raspberry Heels-$9 at Payless

Earrings-6 for $5 at MIZ Accessories

Bangle- 50 cents at CCA Thrift

Outfit Total: $42.50

~Kendra~

Splendid Leopard

This outfit was a mjor steal....seriously lol  The main piece were stolen, well acctually given to me by, the lovely Jessica over at http://splendiferousinclinations.blogspot.com/  We have been meeting up to go to different blogger events in our area and last time I saw her, she let me rifle through her donate pile...gotta love that, so here's an outfit with several awesome pieces I scored from her.  BTW if you check out her blog, make sure to let her know I sent you. ;)

Leopard Cardi- Free from Jessica

Cream Embelished Tank- Free fron Jessica

Gray Pencil Skirt-$2 at Thrift City

Heels- $4 at Payless

Earrings- $1 at MIZ Accessories

Bracelets- the gun metal ones were 6 for $5 at MIZ and the others were 2 for $1.50 at Forever 21

Outfit Total: $9.50

Gotta love that total!!! :)

~Kendra~

Grandma Sweater.....really!!

So I'm officially labeling this my grandma sweater for 2 reasons. Reason1:  This Nine West sweater is totally Grandma chic.  Reason 2:  My grandma fell in love with it at Bealls and bought it for me, even though it was a size too big.  Sweaters are comfier that way anyways. lol

Here's what I'm wearing....

Grandma Sweater- Gifted from Grandma at Bealls

Black Skinnies- about $10 at Walmart

Nude Heels- $19 at Image

Coral Necklace- $5 at Charolette Rousse

Bracelet- 6 for $5 at MIZ Accessories

Outfit Total: about $35

~Kendra~

Bright, Bold and Blue

Oh the beloved boyfriend blazer...I had one in black...that I never wore, but this one will get lots of use for sure!!!  It's an amazing, bright shade of blue and from one of my fav brands Talbots.  When I put it on, it just feels well-made.  Love that!!  And, even better, it was a total steal from the thrift store.

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What I Wore:

Blue Blazer- $2 at Thirft City (Talbots)

White Tank- $1.50 at Target

Charm Necklace- $1 at Goodwill

Khaki Skinnies- $12 at Talbots Outlet

Brass Bangle- 50cents at CCA Thrift

Heels- $15 at Image

Outfit Total- About $32

~Kendra~

Background Animals

Thought I'd show the background un-cropped in this pic, so you could see a little more of my jewelry organization....my earrings are all hanging on the wall, my beaded necklaces are on doorhangers and my bangles are in the white plastic bins on my shelves.  Is anyone OCD about jewelry organization...like me?  I'm an organization animal lol...well, with jewelry anyways. :)

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Here's What I Wore:

Blue Chetta Sweater- $1.50 at Thrift City

Pencil Skirt- $1.50 at Thrift City

Black Belt- $1 at Goodwill

Bracelets- 6 sets for $5 at MIZ Accessories

Heels- $9 at Payless

Outfit Total- About $14

~Kendra~

Girlie Tweed

I just love tweed and this is a new thrift store find that I absolutely fell in love with for it's girlie-ness and super-duper low price.  Don't yah just love a good deal ;)

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Here's What I Wore:

Buttone Down- $2 at Thrift City (Ann Taylor)

Pink Tweed Skirt- $2 AT Thrift City (Ann Taylor)

Heels- $15 at Image

Good Earrings- 6 for $5 at MIZ Accessories

Gold Watch- Gifted from mom (Man's watch from Walmart)

Outfit Total- About $20

~Kendra~

Firday, Friday :)

Everybody loves a good jeans Friday and I'm no exception.  It feels good to dress down for work once a week...get comfy in your cubicle and work-it-out till clock out time for the weekend.  I absolutely love my job, but Fridays always feel good, no matter what. 

Cardi- $12 at Target

Blue/Gray Tank- $1.50 at Target (I got every color they had...lol)

Jeans- $9 at Image

Shoes- $9 at Walmart

Earrings and Bracelet- 6 for $5 each at MIZ Accessories

Outfit Total- About $33.50

~Kendra~ 

Fall-tastic

I felt very full on fall today, so I embraced it by adding a jacket and boots....yes, I know it's a little early, but hey...I was feelin it.  Haha  Are you all ready to start the layering, boot wearing times of fall yet?  Obviously, I am! :)

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Here's What I Wore:

Camel Jacket- $4 at Dots

Dress- $12 at Cato

Belt- Free with a shirt from Cato

Earrings- Came in a set of 6 for $5 at MIZ Accessories

Brown Tank- $1 at Goodwill

Boots- $7 at Plato's Closet

Outfit Total- About $25

~Kendra~

Simple....like jeans and a tee

This was one of those days where I really wished I could just throw on jeans and a tee, but obviously couldn't so threw on the next best thing....a slouchy sheath dress and cardi.  Add a few accessories to make it not so boring and there yah go.  A simple, but somfy work outfit.

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Here's What I Wore:Detailed Cream Cardi- $12 at Talbots Outlet

Black Dress- $4.99 at Goodwill

Necklace- $1.50 at Forever 21

Earrings- $1.50 at Forever 21

Gold Flower Detailed Bangle- 6 for $5 at MIZ Accessories

Nude Heels- $9 at Payless (Yay for BOGO sales!)

Outfit Total- About $18

~Kendra~

Bright White

Still living on could nine about my braces being gone and getting to show off my new bright white smile....and something else that's bright white is this summery dress my bf got for me at Forever 21 a few yrs back.  I added a light cardi and some brown accents to make it more end of summer, heading into fall appropriate...but it still manages to be comfy and fun. 

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Here's What I Wore:

White dress- Gifted from BF (Forever 21)

Orange and White Cardi- about $11 at Talbots Outlet (My fav place for quality cardis!)

Brown Belt- Free with a shirt from Cato

Heels- gifted from mom Cato

Earring- $1 at Family Dollar

Bracelet- 6 for $5 at MIZ Accessories

Outfit Total- about $14

~Kendra~

Funky Skirt

So, I got this skirt during a recent thrifting venture.  I was looking to get several skirts, but ended up walking away with just one....this lovely little skirt is a perfect transition piece into fall with it's warm nuetral tones and loner hem line. 

Here's what I wore:
Green Tank- $4 at Target
Black Sweater- $7.99 at Ross
Skirt- $1.50 at Thrift City
Necklace- $1 at the 99cent store
Earring- Came in a set of 6 sets for $5 at MIZ Accessories
Bracelets- Set of two silver beaded bracelets came in a set for $1.50 at Forever 21
Gold bracelet- Came in a set, 6 sets for $5 at MIZ Accessories
Heels- about $11 at Cato

Do you prefer longer more nuetral skirts in the fall or do you simply pair your skimpier summer skirts with tights and heavy weight fabrics to give them just a little touch of warmth?
~Kendra~

Remixing's on hold

So I absolutely love to mix and match the stuff I own, but lately instead of remixing I've been in this mode of getting use out of everything in my closet....since starting my new job I have yet to wear any top twice (Besides one black cardi that has been repeated) and I am loving the feeling of "newness" that comes with each outfit.  Which do you prefer....the power/challenge of the remix or the fierceness of wearing something "new"? 

Tuesday I decided to play it a little more nuetral than usual and to go with something comfy, bc I went to the ortho to get my retainer, which I despise lol.  Ahh well, it will work out....at least I'm done with braces!! :) 

So, here's what I wore:

Lime Green Cardi- $1.99 at Denton Thrift

Gray Top- $12 from Target

Black Limited Brand Pants- $3.99 at Goodwill

Heels- $4 at Payless

Earrings-6 for $5 at MIZ Accessories

Bracelet a set is 6 for $5 at MIZ Accessories

Outfit Total: About $23

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Since I kept yesterday so simple....and even got a comment from a co-worker "Wow, your not quiet as colorful today"...I decided to add a big burst of color in the outfit today.  I've been holding on to this red pencil skirt for just the right outfit. :)  (BTW, I know I look way more tan in the second pic...I have become addicted to spray tanning and was finally able to get in another tan session last night.)

Here;s What I Wore:

Funky Top- $7 at Plato's Closet

Black Tank Top- $3.88 at Walmart

Red Pencil Skirt- $1 at Thrift City

Heels- $12 at Cato

Necklace- $1 at Dots

Bangle- 50cents at CCA Thrift

Outfit Total: $25.38

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~Kendra~

Cardi Love

So I had been lusting over this ahhmazingly detailed and fantastically cream colored cardi, since it first appeared in the Talbots outlet at only 25% it's $119 sticker price.  Definately wasn't going to pay that much, so I watched closely as it scooted down to 50%, 60%, 70% and finally 95% an even lower sale price, which is when I plucked it out of the store and ran......well, I paid of course, but then I ran just in case they decided making this amazing cardi a total bargain was a dumb decision. lol  Have u ever had an item you stalked until it hit the perfect price point?

Here's what I wore today:

Cream Colored Cardi- $6 at Talbots Outlet

Colorful Tank- $3 at Marshalls

Black Tank- Free hand-me-down from mom

Black Pencil Skirt- $8.88 at the $8 Fashion Outlet

Heels- $9 at Payless

Necklace- $14 at Talbots Outlet

Bangle- 50cents at CCA Thrift

Studs- Came in a set of a huge pack of studs 6packs for $5

Outfit Total: $ 42.21

I know you can't really tell in the pic, but down the from of the cardi there are little metal circles hanging off it and on the front the circles are cream and on the back they're gold.

Hope everyone has a great week!!  ~Kendra~

Wild Work Wear

I love animal print and sparkles....add em together and you pretty much get one of my fav outfits ever!!!  I just felt so good with this on at work. Do you have any outfits that just make you feel like your shinning all day? hehehe  This is that outfit for me.

Here's What I'm Wearing:

Black Top-$7.99 at Burlington Coat Factory

Black Tank Top- $5 at random mall store

Animal Print Skirt- $4.99 at Cato

Heels- $4 at Payless

Earrings- 6 for $5 at MIZ Accessories (.83)

Beaded Bracelets- I set from Forever 21- $1.50 and another set from MIZ Accessories 6 for $5

Outfit Total: $25.14

Did yall notice anything different about this pic?  Can you guess?  I got my braces off.....woohooo!!!  I get them off Aug 15th and it feels amazing!!!  Did any of yall every have braces?  Remember that feeling of getting them off and looking at ur new smile?  Totally worth the wait!  ~Kendra~

Red, White and Black

My boyfriend and I recently hit up Goodwill and he got me this super cute top.  I couldn't wait to wear it!!  I don't have a ton of red tops in my closet, so I'm excited to find different ways to wear this piece.

Here's What I'm Wearing:

Red Top-Gifted from BF (Goodwill)

White Tanktop- $5 at Walmart

Black Skirt- $8.88 at $8 Fashion Outlet

Black Belt- Free with a black dress from Bealls

Red Feather Earrings- 6 for $5 at MIZ Accessories

Bracelets- Random ones from MIZ Accessories (6 for $5)

Sandals- $5.99 at Shoe Outlet

Outfit Total: $21.53

~Kendra~

Black, Brown and Floral All Over

Cato is one of those places where I ussually find really cute stuff for really cheap....I only shop on their clearance racks...and this outfit is no exception.  The top, skirt and shoes are all from different Cato shopping trips and I love the way they all go together.

Black Top-Mom's Hand me down from Cato

Floral Skirt- $4.99 from Cato

Heels-$3.99 at Cato

Necklace- $1.99 at Body Shop

Belt- $1 at Goodwill

Bracelets- 6 for $5 at MIZ Accessories

Outfit Total: $12.80

I don't know if you can tell, but the branches on the skirt are black and brown and my neckalce also has some brown beads.  What do you think about mixing black and brown....some people are against it...I say...it's totally ok.  I mean, if u wear anything leopard print ur pretty much mixing black and brown.  Really, it's no biggie. :)  ~Kendra~

Rompin Around On The Weekend

Have any of you tried on rompers....or do you own any?  Last weekend I went home to see my family and went shopping with my mom.  We saw this romper and I just had to try it on.  I never would've thought a romper would look right on me, but since getting this one I'm obsessed!!!!

Here's what I wore:

Denim Romper- $14 at Cato

Flowery Bib Necklace- $18 at Claires

Beaded bracelet-$1.50 at Payless

Earrings- Came in a set and were 6 for $5 at MIZ Accessories

Black Sandals-$15 at Cato

Hope you all have a great weekend!!! ~Kendra~

Flowers Galore

If you know me, one thing u probably know about me is that I'm super girly and a sucker for anything floral.  This dress and necklace combo seem to make that perfectly clear. hehe  I just love flowers....I have them in my cubicle at work, at home, on my clothes hehe Flowers galore....

Whats a pattern/design you love that you seem to use/wear a ton?

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Here's what I wore yesterday:

Floral Dress- $9 at Cato

Sweater- 20cents from Plato's Closet during the "bag for $10 sale"

Necklace-$5 at Charolette Rousse (1/2 price jewelry sale)

Braclet- $1.99 at Cato

Maroon Heels- $9 at Payless

Silver Studs-Came in a set 6 for $5 at MIZ Accessory

Outfit Total: About $26

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~Kendra~

Catching Up

Sorry I was MIA most of last week....I had family in town and it was greatness.  Then after they headed back home I was worn out and forgot all about posting.  Hope everyone had a great wknd.  Here are a few outfits I forgot to post last week.....

I wore the outfit above on Friday for "Jeans Day."  I saw a girl wear white jeans on jeans day a few wks ago and loved how much more summery it looked then regular jeans.  I have had these jeans for over 2yrs and they still had their TJ Maxx tag on them, because they were always too tight.  (I bought them without trying them on)  Well, you guessed it....they fit now :)  Actually the waist is a little big, so decided I better get some use out of before their too big to wear. 

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Here's what I'm wearing:

Top-$7 at TJ Maxx

Jeans- $10 at TJ Maxx (Actually bought the top and pants the same day)

White Tank-$5.50 at Walmart

Camel Wedges- $6 at Goodwill

Necklace- $1 at Walmart

Bangle- 50cents at Claires

Outfit Total: $30.00

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I wore the outfit above out to dinner with an old sorority friend....hadn't seen her in way too long, so it was great to chat for hours over yummy mexican food.  I had some yummy and healthy fish tacos...I never eat the tortilla.  Anyways, on to the outfit....
Here's what I wore:
Dress-$20.00 at Dots
Heels-$12 at Payless
Blue Beaded Bracelets-50cents at Claires
Red tribal beaded bracelet-50cents at Claires
Outfit Total: $33.00
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~Kendra~

Highlighter Yellow, Not So Mellow :)

Here's what I wore on Monday:

(Sorry I'm late/missed a few outfit posts this week)

Top-$5 at Gap

Skirt- $2.50 at Goodwill

Heels-$4 at Cato

Belt-$4.50 at Gap

Necklace-$1 at Dots

Bracelet-$1 at Dots

Earrings- Free w/ necklace from Dots

Outfit Total: $16

Casual Friday

Red/White Polka Dot Top- $12 at Cato
Jeans- $7.50 at Talbots Outlet
Brown Heels- $19 at Cato
Necklace- $3 at Old Navy
Brown Bracelet- Came in a set of 3 for $1 at MIZ Accessories
Orange Bracelet- Came in a set of several braclets and bangles for $4
Red Bracelet- 50cents at Claires
Red Pear Earrings- Came in a set with bracelets 6 for $5 at MIZ Accessories
Outfit Total: $47.83
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~Kendra~

Bright Floral

Super sleepy and ready to hit the sack, so I'm gonna cut to the chase tonight :)
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Here's what I wore today:
Floral Top- $9 at Cato
Grey Pants- $12 at Dots
Heels- $4 at Payless
Green Tote Bag- $19.99 at Marshalls
Orange Necklace- $1 at MIZ Accessories
Orange Pearl earrings and bracelet- Came in a set with earrings and 3 bracelets- 6 for $5 at MIZ Accessories
Outfit Total- $46.99
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~Kendra~

Mellow Yellow

I so wasn't feeling good this morning....had a cough, was tired and just didn't feel right.  Glad a had a bright yellow top to brighten my spirits.  Got several compliments today on how peppy I am over the phone....the shirt must've worked. :) hehe Don't outfits you feel good in just make the day a little bit better??!!
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Here's what I wore today:
Yellow Floral Top- $3.99 at Thrift City (Anne Taylor Loft)
Yellow Tank- $4 at Talbots Outlet
Grey Lace Skirt- $3 at Target
Heels- $12 at Cato
Necklace-$2.99 at Cato
Clear Bracelet- $1.50 at Dots
Grey Bracelet- Came in a set of 2 for $1.50 at Forever 21 (Just wearing one=75cents)
Earrings- Came w/a necklace for $1 at MIZ Accessories
Outfit Total: $29.23
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~Kendra~

Wild Work Skirt

I don't wear this skirt too often, because it is definately a loud piece, but when I do wear it I always feels confident and bold in it.  I don't know if it's the unexpected animal print or the nontraditional work wear aspect, but I just love it.  I scored this awesome skirt at Burlington the day I interviewed for my first post college job (aka, my last job before this one).  I thought my interview went great, but had basically no $$ (Poor college student), so wanted to reward myself in a little way and scored this skirt on mega clearance.  Do you ever reqard yourself with shopping?  Oh I sure do!!! lol :)

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Here's what I wore today:

Pink Tee- $7 at Cato

Skirt- $3.99 at Burlington

Heels- $4 at Payless

Belt- Free with dress from Bealls

Necklace- $3.99 at Cato

Bracelet- 50cents at CCA Thrift Store

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

Outfit Total- $20.48

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~Kendra~

Summery Black....is that possible??

Kinda posting late tonight.....just getting used to my 11-8pm schedule...and let's just say I'm loving it!!!  I'm way more productive in the evenings and it's just nice!!!  On to the outfit, since I'm sleepy and have to get up early for an orthodontist apt in the morning...hopefully not many more of those!

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Here's what I'm wearing today:

Sheer floral top-Hand me down from Mom (Free)

Black Tank- $3 at Walmart

Black Skinnies-97 cents at Old Navy (Seriously!!)

Heels- $12 at Cato

Necklace- $2.99 at Cato

Bracelet- 50cents at CCA thrift store

Outfit Total: $19.46

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An entire outfit for less than $20....awesome!!!  Hope everyone had a wonderful Monday. ~Kendra~

Jeans Friday, Take 1

Today was an interesting Friday!!  Started out by discovering I was bitten by a spider, who knows when, and it has made my ankle super tender all day.  Then started taking my first customer calls post training all by myself and oh my, that was fun, no seriously, I really love it.  I obviously still have a million things to learn and am pretty sure I asked my coworkers like a 100 questions today, but it went great. :)  Didn't leave work for lunch, just had a lunchable, because I have this new theory that all restaurant food make me feel sick...no bueno!!!  Finally and most excitedly....it's Friday, which means 2 very important things....we got to wear jeans to work, which I like once a week and the weekend is upon us.  This last week of training has been intense and I have really enjoyed it, but I definitely appreciate the weekend and getting caught up on rest and randomness. :)  So after that little Friday ramble, on to my outfit.....
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Here's what I wore today:
Printed top-$8.88 at the $8 Fashion Outlet
Jeans- $7.50 at Talbots Outlet
Black/Corck Wedges- $4 at Payless (Always seem to luck out during Payless sales.)
Necklace- $3 from Cato
Earrings- Came in a set with a necklace for $1 at MIZ Accessories
Bracelet- $1 at Dots
Orange Rhinestone Ring- 6 for $5 at MIZ Accessories
Outfit Total- About $26
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Hope everyone has a great weekend!!  ~Kendra~

Jewel Tones

I had a floral dress with hot pink peep toe wedges all set out to wear this morning and then I get out of bed, had breakfast and looked at the outfit and thought.....I so don't wanna wear that today.  Doesn't happen that often, but I had to think quick...since I apparently take forever and a day to get ready. lol (Long story short, I wake up at 6am and I had to be at work at 8:30 and literally live 3mins from my work and barely made it) Anyways, I decided to go with a basic blak sheath dress, which by the way is several sizes to big, which is why I added the belt, then I topped it out with this amazing garage sale find, the jewel toned jacket.  Isn't it nice, when you unexpectedly throw together something you love at the last second.

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Here's what I wore:

Basic black sheath dress- $25 at Cato (Came with a cute black, white and red blazer)

Black Belt-free with a dress from Bealls

Purple Jewel Toned Blazer- $1 at a garage sale (Total score!!!)

Nude and black peep toe heels- $9 at Payless

2 Big beaded Bracelets- Came in a set for $1.50 at Forever 21

Small beaded bracelets- Came in a set for less than $1 at MIZ Accessoires

Necklace- $2.99 at Cato

Earrings- Less than $1 at MIZ Accessories

Outfit Total- $41.49

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I'm loving how the vast majority of my outfits are under $50 and most by more than $10. :)  Awesome!!!  ~Kendra~

Back to the grind....

                                                     

Back to the grind after a long weekend....Hope everyone enjoyed the 4th of July.  I got to spend some much needed rest time with my family.  I'm feeling rejuvinated and ready to get back into the swing of things.  Today, I decided to go with pants instead of a skirt, because....honestly...it felt like a Monday and after driving the 6hrs home yesterday I wanted an easy, but stylish outfit. 

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Here's what I wore:

Grey lace layed top- $6 at Bealls

Black tank- $3 at Walmart

Plaid pants- $10 at walmart

Heels- $4 at Payless

Bag- $7 at Bealls

Necklace- $3.99 at Cato

Clear beaded bracelet- $1.50 at Dots

Grey beaded bracelet- Came in a set of 2 for $1.50 at Forever 21

Clear Bead earrings- Came in a set with a necklace for $1 at MIZ Accessories

Outfit Total- $37.99 

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Most of my outfit, minus the heels and the grey bracelet, are all new purchases.  I went to Bealls on my way home yesterday and purchased 2 items. Also, my mom and I hit up Cato and walmart.  I got the Dots bracelet a few wks ago, but this is the 1st time I've worn it.  Wearing a new outfit always feels good and this one was no exceptiong.  I felt comfortable, but professional. :)  Happy Monday, well Tuesday....short weeks are so confusing, but oh so nice!!!! ~Kendra~

Teal Overload

Another day of training classes and my first few attempts at taking practice customer calls.  Learned a lot today, but feel like I have soooo much more to learn.  I am loving it...the people, the subject matter, all of it.  I am really enjoying learning more and more about the mortgage industry....who knew this was such a good fit. It's definately a blessing.  How's your work week goin so far?  :)  ~Kendra~

Working It: B/W Style

I decided to go for simple and easy to put together....since it is Monday and all. ;)  Today was another day full of training classes and sitting side by side with seasoned co-workers.  I am loving the training at my new job....if every company valued training this month the workforce would be different!!  Even though I am starting in a whole new industury, from the privatized education world to mortgages, I feel like the transition isn't such an adjustment, because the training has made me feel, so connected and informed.  I am loving what I'm learning and can't wait to grow in the practice of applying what I'm learning....that's the tricky/nerve racking part.  But, one day at a time...I'm gonna push myself to try typing customer notes in the system during calls tommorow. :)  Keep your fingers crossed for me!!

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On to what you're probably here for....the outfit:

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B/W Printed Top- $8.88 at The $8 Fashion Outlet

Black Pencil Skirt- $8.88 at The $8 Fashion Outlet

Heels-$? I think around $12 at Payless

Pearl Earrings and turquise beaded bracelet- $1 each at MIZ Accessories

Pearl beaded bracelet- $1 at Family Dollar

Turquise, Pearl & Gold  Forever21 Necklace- $1 at the 99cent store

Gold Ring- $1 at a Beauty Supply store

Outfit Total- $32

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Hope everyone has a great start to their week!!  ~Kendra~

Goal Dress

First off...time to celebrate the fact that my camera is back up and running. :)  Yay!!!  Now on to something even more exciting.  For those of you that follow my other blog, you know that I am on a weightloss/getting healthy journey and a while back (Over 10lbs ago) my mom got me this awesome red dress, which was waaaay to tight at the time, but she said I should keep it as my "goal dress" and when I loose a little more weight I can wear it.  So, that's what I did.  I decided to try it on this evening and.......

It fits PERFECTLY!!!!  :)  It's such a good feeling to know my hard work is paying off.  I love this dress...and it even came with the belt I'm wearing.  The icing on the cake....well, it was $15.99 at Bealls.  Weightloss and a good deal.  Doesn't get much better than that!! ~Kendra~

Summer Tweed

I am loving this outfit...I just wish u could really see the full length picture. (Mental note: Must go to walmart to exchange the wrong memory card I bought, so I can get my camera up and running again...this webcam doesn't cut it for full outfit shots.) I think the summer tweed with it's grey, gold and cream colors look great with the awesome Talbots necklace I score on mega clearance last Friday. Also, my new peep toe nude heels are a great finishing touch to round out the cool, soft tones of this outfit. :)

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Gray Ruffle Top- 75cents at Denton Thrift

Pink Ribbon and Gold Chain necklace- about $14 at Talbots (Originally $79)

Nude Skinny Belt-about $4 at Talbots Outlet (Originally $29)

Tweed Skirt- $5.99 at Cato

Nude Peep Toe Heels- $14.99 at Cato

Gold Men's Stretch Watch- $10 at Walmart
Nine West Purse- gift from boyfriend <3

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Outfit Total- A little less than $50

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I feel like everytime I got to Talbots Outlet, I am getting such good quality for a great price....I love that!! I have been dying for a necklace like the pink and gold one here. Most of them I've really loved sure were too expensive, but this beauty fit into my budget perfectly. Gotta love an inexpensive outfit that doesn't look like it!! What fancy things do you have that you got for a really good deal? ~Kendra~

Red Hot Spring Into Summer

 

I my camera is out of commision for the moment...aka...my battery died, plus my memory is full, so hopefully you can bear with the webcam pics for a bit. :)  Anyways....on to the outfit.  I went for spring time florals with a pop of pearls and red.  Love how this outfit is comfy for a long day of training, but still fun and office trendy. Ruffles, pearls and bold....what could be more me?  Oh and I must mention these pants....I scored them at Goodwill this weekend.  They are The Limited brand and a size 8.....it's been FOREVER since I've seen the single digits....given these do have some stretch, but I am still super pumped and feel and extra dose of confidence with I put them on. Makes me feel like my hard work is paying off.  

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Floral & Ruffle Button Down- $2.99 at Goodwill

Black Tanktop-$? random store....I go through black and white plain tanks tops fast lol

Black Pants from The Limited via Goodwill- $3.99

Red Patent Wedges- $4.99 at Cato

Double Stranded Pearl Necklace- Bday gift from Cynthia over at Closet Bliss

Pearl Bracelet- $1 at Family Dollar

Silver Beaded Bracelets-Came in a set for about $1 at MIZ Accessories (6 for $5)

Pearl Ring- About $1 a MIZ Accessories (6 for $5)

Red Bag-$14.99 at JcPenny Outlet

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Hope you all are having a great week so far!!  ~Kendra~

Colorful Work Wear

Monday plus training at the new job equals a need for some bright colors to boost the excitement.  Ok, I'm super pumped for my new job!!!  :)  But Mondays and traings can be a little less than colorful, so I put color in my day my own way with this funky, but still work appropraite outfit. :)

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Funky Top- $8.88 at the $8 Fashion Outlet

Black Pencil Skirt- $8.88 at the $8 Fashion Outlet

Coral Belt- Came in a set of 2 for $3 at Dots

Red Jewel Necklace- $1 at Claires

Multi-colored Jewel Bracelet- $1 at MIZ Accessories

Red Sandal Heels- $8.88 at the $8 Fashion Outlet

Large Gray Bag- $12 from Old Navy (via Christmas present 2yrs ago)

On My Nails: Elf's Fire Color- $1 at http://www.eyeslipsface.com/
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(Didn't have my hair/makeup done yet, so I cut off my head in the pics...hehe)

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What do you throw on to brighten up your day when it might be a blah one?  ~Kendra~

MIZ Accessory Outlet

MIZ Accessory Outlet is my favorite place to buy jewelry for several reasons. 

 #1: Almost everything is 6 for $5. 

#2 They have a wide variety of jewelry, accessories and makeup. 

#3:  It ranges from super trendy to classic, so there's something for everyone.

#4:  The staff in the store are super friendly.

As the somewhat official, (well, it is what they call me when I go in there) '#1 Fan of MIZ Accessory" I have to shout it's praises just a little more in depth on my blog...right?!  If you look back at prevoius outfit posts you will notice alot of cute accesories came from there. 

Here's a pic of my earrings and rings from a while back and 90% are from MIZ Accessories: 

(I've added alot more since then...lol)

So if you live in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, go check them out at

3550 West Airport Freeway, Irving, TX 75062. 

Trust me....You'll be glad you did!!

BTW: I am not sponsored or paid in any way by MIZ Accessories.

Pre-planning and Posting

I have pre-planned all my outfits for the coming week and hope to get all my outfits this week posted on the blog....I know...you're probably thinking "Sure you will Kendra.  You've been gone forever." lol  But, hey...you get busy and distracted sometimes, but I'm back and newly inspired fashion wise, so I hope to post at least a few times per week.  :)  Thanks for hangin in there with me. ~Kendra~

Accessories: Black and Silver

I'm all about the accessories lately. :)  Yesterday I wore this fun  black and silver combo to work. 

Earrings: $1 at MIZ Accessories
Necklace: $5.99 at Cato

What type of accessories do you like to add to finish off your outfits? 

~Kendra~

*PS: Does my new spray tan count as an accessory? lol  I've been doing Versa spray tans at Planet Tan and I love em.  Not to dark, but far from my old pastey whiteness that I was getting tired of. :)

OOTD: Shirt Dress

Today after a trip to the gym to get in some cardio and weight training, my boyfriend and I decided to meet for lunch before he had to head to work.  I hurried home, showered and changed.  This is what I decided to wear for the day.  Since starting my weight loss journey, I've lost nearly 30lbs and I know feel comfortable wearing tights with short shirt types dresses.   I just love how cute and put together this outfit seems, but it's still nice and cool for the hot days ahead. :)

Top-Bday gift from BF-Forever 21

Leggings-$8 at the $8 Fashion Outlet

Sandals-$12 at Cato

Belt-Free with black shorts from JcPenny

Bracelets-$1 at MIZ Accessories

Earrings-$3.50 at Forever 21

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~Kendra~