Pinspiration: Stripes and Dots

January 21, 2013January 21, 20131 Comment

I am pleased to announce that I will be doing a whole week of Pinspiration outfits 🙂 So, now I am toooooo excited and cannot wait until the end of the week to post these pics!

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I paired it with a 3/4 sleeve wrap top and blazer, because it was really cold out.

3/4 Navy Striped Wrap Top: Ann Taylor Outlet

Polka Dotted Skirt: Ann Taylor LOFT Outlet

Navy Blazer: Charlotte Russe

Pearls: Charlotte Russe, long strand, triple twisted

Here is the Spring version that I will definitely break out, once it warms up a little!

Striped Top: H&M

White Watch: Christmas gift from my brother 🙂

Teal Necklace:DEB Shop, gift

Polka Dotted Skirt:Ann Taylor LOFT Outlet

Teal Heels: Nine West Outlet

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January 20, 2013Leave a comment

Purple Knit Top: Charlotte Russe

Purple Shell Necklace: Target

Black Pants: Express, Editor fit

Flats: Rocket Dog brand, Famous Footwear

Black Silk Blouse: Wal-Mart

Grey Sparkle-Trimmed Cardigan: Ann Taylor LOFT Outlet

Grey Snake-Skin Printed Pencil Skirt: Target

Black Tights:?

Grey Bow Heels: Ann Merino, TJ Maxx, $29.99 (I saw these weeks after I bought them at DSW for over $50…)

I wish this picture was taken at a better angle to show the wide leg pants, because this outfit was so elegant in person. I actually got more compliments on this than I have in any other outfit!

Cream Blouse: Express

Wide Leg Pants: New York & Co Outlet

Black Heels: Nine West Outlet

Navy Jacket: Ann Taylor LOFT Outlet

White Polka Dotted Top: American Eagle brand, TJ Maxx

Skinnies: Charlotte Russe

Lavender Flats: TJ Maxx

*BONUS* SATURDAY errands

Back to real life…

PINK Sweatshirt: Pink Collection by Victoria’s Secret

Grey Tank: Rainbow

Black Leggings: Express

Black Boots: Bare Feet

My Hunny’s On TV!

January 16, 20131 Comment

Check out HJ’s product, the WineHive, on the DIY Network’s I Want That! at 10pm EST tonight. It will feature the ‘Hive in action at someone’s home.

I am SO proud of HJ and all of his hard work. He is truly amazing and I am so lucky to have someone that is dedicated, hardworking, and persistent!

Photoshop Fun: Making a House a Home

January 13, 2013Leave a comment

Old Rittenhouse House

Sometimes on Sundays when HJ is footballing away, I like to play on Photoshop and surprise him with little virtual makeovers when he gets home!

Today, I was working on the photo of the beautiful old building in a park right near our apartment. We like to take walks nearby, and every time we pass it, I always imagine brining it back to life. The banner hanging on the windows says it can be rented for business only, but I think it would make a much better colonial home. What do you think?

If you want to check out more Photoshop Fun, check out these two posts here and here!

Target Finds

January 13, 2013Leave a comment

This post is so overdue, I’m sure nothing that I am posting about is even at Target anymore, but I had good intentions…and don’t mind the Blackberry photo quality. I think I should just get a new camera already!

Look at this darling creamy white antiqued set of antlers:

Then all of these beauties were in the clearance section. The colors aren’t showing up here too well, but they were a beautiful coral paired with turquoise:

And last, but not least, these bold graphic chevron jars. L-O-V-E

I’ll keep my eyes open for any other cool finds, and hopefully post them sooner than 4 months after I find them…

Overload

January 12, 20131 Comment

Now that I’m back, you had better be ready for a loooong post about my fashion escapades the past few weeks!

Black Blazer: Target

Lilac Silky Tunic: TJ Maxx

Black Ankle Pants: Limited, Drew Fit

Lilac Leather Flats: TJ Maxx

Cream Blouse: Marshalls?

Taupe Cardigan: Ann Taylor Outlet

Taupe Ankle Pants: Express (thanks Dad and Barb!)

Leopard Flats: Rocket Dog brand, TJ Maxx

Striped Top: Express (thanks Dad and Barb!)

Asymmertical “S” Initial Necklace: Gift (thanks Dad and Barb!) from my Pinterest page 🙂

Black Ankle Pants: Limited, Drew Fit

Pink Ballet Flats: Liz Claiborne brand, TJ Maxx

Gold Chain Trimmed Cardigan: Target

Navy Top: Ann Taylor Outlet

Taupe Pants: Express

Taupe Heels: Nine West Outlet

Taupe Flower Cardigan: Target

Floral Ruffle Blouse: Ann Taylor LOFT Outlet

Taupe Pants: Express

Black Flats: Lucky Brand, TJ Maxx

Navy Top: J Crew Outlet

Mustard Cardigan: Banana Republic Outlet

Navy Floral Belt: Ann Taylor LOFT Outlet $12.00!! looooove this, its even cuter in person 🙂

Dark Denim: Ann Taylor Outlet

Grey Ballet Flats: Dr. Scholl’s brand, Famous Footwear

I really love this outfit, and once it is Spring, I will pair this with a sweet polka dotted pencil skirt I got at Ann Taylor LOFT. The mustard, navy combo is just so sophisticated and can’t wait to recreate this again and again 🙂

Ballet Pink Ruffle Blazer: Charlotte Russe

Black and White Striped Top: H&M

White Bling Watch: Gift from my little brother!

Black Ankle Pants: Limited, Drew Fit

Ballet Pink Flats: Liz Claiborne brand, TJ Maxx

Floral Wrap Top: Ann Taylor Outlet

White Bling Watch: Gift

Taupe Pants: Express

Ballet Pink Flats: Liz Claiborne brand, TJ Maxx

I love this outfit too 🙂

Grey Top: Ann Taylor Outlet

Pink Jewel Necklace: Charming Charlie

Black Wide Leg Pants: NY&Co mmm, these are soooo comfy like sweatpants, but dressy, so its totally OK to wear to work!

Black Heels: Nine West Outlet

Navy Blazer: Charlotte Russe

Gold Ruched Top: Express

Multicolored Necklace: Ann Taylor Outlet

Skinny Jeans: CAbi Outlet (scored 2 pairs of these for $44 total, normally $68 each!!)

Lilac Leather Flats: TJ Maxx

And now I will leave you with my uniform since Christmas…

Cream Leather Motorcycle Jacket: Modern Vintage Boutique Online

Grey Sweatshirt with Fur Collar/Hood: Aerie Outlet

Long Grey Tank: Rainbow

Black Leggings: Express

Cognac Boots: Bare Feet

I hope you had a great holiday and that you are now satisfied!

I’m Still Here!

January 11, 2013Leave a comment

So this post is to let you know I am still here, I just took a bit of a Holiday Hiatus! Don’t worry, I have lots of fashion pictures I have been taking, so this weekend I will catch you up on all of my new Christmas gifts 🙂

Huntress Headquarters-Holiday Edition

December 16, 2012December 16, 2012Leave a comment

Here is our home all decked out for Christmas! Hope it makes you feel as cozy as it does for us! This is also the first time you are seeing the Living Room/Dining Room/Kitchen all finished. So, I’ll show you some Before and Afters 🙂

Hallway Before:

Hallway After:

Kitchen Before:

Kitchen After:

Dining Room Before:

Dining Room After:

Living Room Before:

Living Room After:

And some more just for fun!

Black, White, and Patterned All Over

December 16, 2012Leave a comment

Yeah, that sums up the best of the bunch the past few weeks. I have been lugging things around for work and have mostly been wearing leggings and glorified tunic tops for days…but when I was able to pull myself together, I went for easy and classic.

Black and White Striped Top: TJ Maxx, $12.99?

Black Necklace: Express

Black Ankle Pants: The Limited, Drew Fit

Lavender Flats: TJ Maxx, Born Crown brand, bornshoes.com, $20.00

Black and White Dalmation Top: Ann Taylor LOFT Outlet

Coral Blazer: Charlotte Russe

Black Skinny Jeans: TJ Maxx, Celebrity Pink by Charlotte Russe brand

Black Flats: TJ Maxx, Lucky Brand, $29.99

Black and White Striped Blazer: Charlotte Russe

Teal Sweater: TJ Maxx

Black Skinny Jeans: Same as other pic

Black Flats: Same as other pic

(I hope I didn’t wear these outfits back to back!)

Meet Blanca!

December 16, 2012December 16, 20121 Comment

I bought a new car! 🙂 🙂 🙂 I don’t think I can do enough smiley faces to show how happy I am 🙂 Meet Blanca!

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I had a silver Volkswagen Beetle since I was 17 years old. (Thanks to my loving parents <3) It was sooo cute and bubbly, and every time someone asked me what kind of car I had, they always had the same response when I answered, “That is so you!”. I loved that car. I was able to zip around and easily find and park in spots that were way too small for any other cars. And although Bugley was basically a round car, she never objected to overly successful trips to HomeGoods and generously let me pack her all the way to the top with square objects.

But the past few years, she was in need of repairs, and I was in need of something that would fit my working girl lifestyle. So I started lusting after a white Honda CR-V.

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HJ and I looked for weeks for a slightly used one (2010), since I liked the look better than the new ones, and also so it would fit in my price range. After I took one out for a spin, I was really “cr-v”ing the car! HJ really negotiated (maybe I should change his initials to MN for Master Negotiator…) got me a great deal, and after 5 hours of inspecting, bartering, and paperwork, we drove her of of the lot that same night!

It was emotional, because I had become so attached to Bugs, but it was soooooooo worth it. AND after celebrating Christmas with my Dad and Barb last night, she received a gift herself! Her very own name plate! (Picture coming soon!)