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July 4 is near! Are you ready to razzle dazzle in your boldest red, white, and blue? It’s your patriotic duty to don your stars, stripes, and most Americana ensembles on the Fourth of July. If these colors aren’t found in your closet already, not to worry! There are lots of patriotic pieces available right … Read more
Summer Essentials under $20 Although the unusually warm weather has left it feeling like summer for months already, the real deal is just around the corner! As summer nears, chances are that you will begin shopping around for the season’s must-have items. You know, those few items that you just can’t seem to live without? … Read more
Spring is a wonderful time of year for kids. Sports start back up, the Easter Bunny arrives, and the end of the school year is in sight. But with all the hustle and bustle of little ones, it’s easy to forget to give yourself a little “me” time. This spring, don’t forget about yourself! Treat … Read more
We’re now to day two of spring, so it’s officially time to start thinking about revamping wardrobe for warm weather. With all the new trends bombarding magazines and blogs, it can be hard to pin down exactly what pieces you should add to your wardrobe. But one tip that I’ve found helpful is to focus … Read more
The onset of November brings two contradicting emotions for me. The first is dismay that there are about 5 months of cold weather in front of me. The second is glee that scarf season is here! To prepare for the season, I worked on a resource that is totally dedicated to all the awesome things … Read more
Fall has finally arrived in Texas, and I’m looking forward to a little clothes shopping! My secret to instant savings? Start your shopping trip with discounted gift cards to your favorite stores, and you’ll enjoy instant savings. Let’s take a look at the math: I buy a $100 JC Penny gift card for $85…instant savings … Read more
Fall is almost here, which means it’s time to put away your summer clothes and get out your fall wardrobe. But what if your fall wardrobe is a little out-of-date? There are a few fall fashion essentials you can add to what you already have to keep you on trend this season! Scarves are going … Read more
A big fashion trend right now is tribal style — and it fits perfectly with these hot, summer days we’re having. To rock the trend, stock your wardrobe with plenty of animal and tribal patterns, and loose, relaxed pieces. Try TJ Maxx, Old Navy and Forever 21 to add these inexpensive tribal pieces to your … Read more
I don’t like to cut corners when it comes to my wardrobe, but with my wedding quickly approaching (and my fiance not understanding the need for a closet full of shoes), I’m putting my clothes budget on a diet. Woe is me! Fortunately, I’ve discovered the value of inexpensive accessories. Accessorizing on a budget is … Read more
Every Saturday morning my friend Ellen would shop garage sales, and return home to show off her treasures. I used to marvel at the treasures she would find until I wised up and joined her! What treasures can you find at a garage sale or yard sale? Here’s a list (in no particular order) of … Read more