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Out of My Comfort Zone
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H&M Patterned Shirt | PAIGE Skyline Skinny Jeans | STEVE MADDEN Nala Platform Pumps | ELAINE TURNER Bella Chocolate Python Clutch | GORJANA Chloe Large Studs, Mika Necklace, Mia Tiered Necklace | BAUBLEBAR Slim Hinge Bangle, Old [SIMILAR] | RAY BAN Original Aviator Sunglasses | MAC Lipstick in ‘Faux’ | FORMULA X Infinite
I am a fan of solid colors and the occasional small print, but a bold graphic print that is a little out of my comfort zone. While shopping at H&M over the weekend, I saw this top and thought it was really cool and fun. The design was not something I would normally wear, but I immediately knew this top would go great with my new Paige jeans. So I decided to take a step out of my comfort zone and get it. I’m not going to lie, I am still a little hesitant about this top. It’s not that I don’t like this top because I absolutely adore it! But this top definitely stands out among the other items in my closet. I think it is fun and pretty, but it is definitely different from what I might normally pick up. Every so often, I love buying something that is a little out of my style comfort zone. I have found some great clothes by doing this. It pushes my style to a new and exciting level, and make me a little braver the next time I am out shopping. I also love that I can pick up these pieces for reasonable prices at places like H&M. This top is under $30!
I have to mention my new Paige jeans for a minute. I picked them up this weekend at Nordstrom. I have to brag about the jeans department at Nordstrom. I love how knowledgeable they are about their jeans. I always have a slew of questions when buying a new brand of jeans. Will they stretch? Will they fade? Do these look OK or too tight? They know it all! I love that they wear the jeans and can tell you from their experience how they fit after you wear them for a bit. Plus, they will hem them for you FOR FREE! I am 5’3 so my jeans are almost always too long so I love the free hem! If you ever are in the market for a new pair jeans, try the Nordstrom jeans department out!
Oh and one last thing, I am partnering with some amazing TEXAS bloggers and boutiques for a fun giveaway on Instagram this evening. Be sure you are following me (@karen.rock) so you don’t miss out!!
Happy Friday!!
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Holiday Gift Guide under $25
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PINCH PROVISIONS Candy Striper Minimergency Kit | YANKEE CANDLE Holiday Jar Candle | ONE KINGS LANE 2-Tier Serat Cheese Board | H&M Cotton Pillow Cover | BARBUZZO ‘Why Am I Not a Mermaid?” Flask | H&M Woven Throw | C WONDER Buffalo Check Coffee Mug | SUGAR PAPER LA Journal | H&M Ceramic Jar with Lid
Heading to a gift exchange or shopping for friends and coworkers, today’s post is just for you with a holiday gift guide of under $25 ideas! I absolutely love the Yankee Candle holiday scents! Christmas Cookie is one of my favorites that I will absolutely burn year round. How cute is this Minimergency Kit?!? It holds 17 just-in-case essentials including a mending kit, earring backs, pain reliever, hair spray, a stain-remover towelette and more. It also fits neatly inside your bag and comes in about 6 different color options. Have you ever drawn someone’s name in a gift exchange and had absolutely no idea what to get them? This little kit is perfect, I mean everyone needs a beauty and fashion emergency kit! For any of my girlfriends reading this and participating in a gift exchange with me, I hope you pick one of these items to bring because I want them all!
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One Dress, Three Looks
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LOOK 1 : PAINTED THREADS Stripe Shift Dress *ON SALE | HALOGEN Quilted Leather Jacket [SIMILAR] | JESSICA SIMPSON ‘Akito’ Platform Bootie *ON SALE | STELLA&DOT Rebel Pendant
LOOK 2 : JACKET, Vintage Find [SIMILAR | SIMILAR] | FOOTZYFOLDS ‘Crystal’ Flat | GORJANA Mia Tiered Necklace, Chevron Pendant Necklace | RAYBAN Original Aviator Sunglasses
LOOK 3 : HM Denim Jacket | BED STU Ridgeline Boots, old [SIMILAR] | KENDRA SCOTT Silver Rayne Necklace in Ivory Pearl | BAUBLEBAR Silver Disco Stud Bangle, Old | STELLA&DOT Renegade Cluster Bracelet | RAY BAN Ray-Ban Mirrored Aviator | ESSIE Bahama Mama
I have talked in previous posts about my love for getting multiple uses out of my clothes, and today I am sharing just how I do it. You may be surprised at just how easy it can be! I love taking a simple basic dress and dressing it either up or down for night or day. This dress has been styled three ways – one night look, one day look, and one look I call my county fair cook-off look. If you are not from Texas, that is like a giant BBQ party. To take this dress to cocktails or a dinner with friends, I added a black leather jacket, black booties, silver jewelry and red lips. You almost forget there is such a plain dress underneath! My day look for errand running is adding flats and a military jacket. This dress is loose fitting and comfy and goes great with flats and an oversized military jacket to enhance the casual comfy feel of the dress. My county fair cook-off look adds a jean jacket and some cowboy boots, of course. Maybe it is because I am a born and raised Texas girl, but I think just about every dress looks great with boots and a jean jacket. Just by pretty much changing my jacket and shoes, I will get three different looks out of this dress. Bonus fourth look, you can wear this dress all by itself with a pair of black flip flops or flats. HAPPY FRIDAY and thanks for stopping by!
