Accessorize to Maximize

I love accessories, they dress up anything that is plain.  Just adding one accessory will change a whole outfit.  Whether it's a belt, pair of earrings, scarf, necklace or bracelet, it will put the "jazz" into anything you are wearing.

     Off White and Snakeskin Stretch Belt - $7.99, Dressbarn

Gold Leopard Earrings - $8.00, Dressbarn

 Glen Plaid Fringed Scarf - $16.00, Dressbarn

Black and White Polka Dot Infinity Scarf - $7.99, Ross

I've Got The Skinny On the Leggings

I got the lowdown on these leggings that everyone is wearing, I thought I would give them a try.  Fall and Winter are staring us down here in the Northeast, the trees are already turning and it's only August! Soon it will be time to bundle up and stay cozy, with leggings, sweaters and boots.  I love the look, and it's been around for some time now.  I found this pair of leggings at BBB and used my $5.00 off a $15.00 or more purchase.  The price for the leggings was $19.99 but came down to $14.99 using my coupon.  I can never say it enough, USE COUPONS, you want your money in your pocket. I put together some outfits with my leggings by layering other pieces in my wardrobe, check them out.

These are the leggings in black.  They have a high waist, are made very well, and have a lot of spandex.  They fit snug, make you  look slimmer, hide a multitude of sins (body flaws), and you can't see through them, that is a good thing!

I paired them with a heathered gray long sleeve top and my riding boots.  Then I just fancy tied a gold scarf around the neck.

Took off the gold scarf, added a royal blue drape sweater, and then added a rolled neck scarf.

 Took off the royal blue drape sweater, put on a red drape sweater, then added a black and white infinity scarf with pom pom ball fringe.  All easy, versatile pieces.  If it gets too warm remove the sweater or the scarf and you still have a cute updated outfit.

If the Shoe Fits......

Everyone who knows me, knows I love shoes.  I can't help myself, it's and addiction people! When out shopping I always look for a pair.  Sometimes I come home with no less than 2 pair, sometimes more, on any given weekend (I know, it's sick, right).  The only good news is that they will always be on sale, never full price, and who can give that up.  I am sure I have over 200 pair of shoes. I know, it's disgraceful, shame on me, but I am addicted.  My friend bought me this sign because she is bad but not as bad as me.  I even have a problem cleaning them out, if they go out of style, for fear they will come back in style.  When my husband and I got married I had a whole box of platform shoes from the mid 1970's that I was saving.  He threw them out! Without my knowledge they went right into a dumpster.  What's in style for the last 10 years - platform shoes!   I think shoes can make or break an outfit.  Handbags and scarves are a whole other issue for me and jewelry falls into that catagory too.  I like to be dressed up when I go out, you never know who you will bump into and you want to look good.

This is an extra closet that my husband put together at Ikea for me.  It holds 64 pair of shoes on the pull out racks and more in the pull out drawer.  Hey! Look at that, on the very bottom there is a space under the drawer for more shoes.  I keep the shoes color coordinated, so just by looking you know what rack to pull out.  I also have shoe shelves in my clothes closet.  More on that later...

This is the scarf/jewelry storage in my closet.  I have too many of both and did not have storage for them.  So, between my husband and I, we came up with this idea.  There is a big decorative window in my closet between two shelves. To hold that amount of weight we opted for 3 tension shower curtain rods  I chose a bronze color because the cabinets in the closet are cherry wood and it kind of blends with it.  I hung the scarves  on the top bar and the jewelry is organized by color on the bottom two bars. 

This little guy is my new best friend.  No more carrying the heavy Dyson upstairs.  Whether dusting, making the bed or taking a shower, I push his buttons and let him roll! It's great to have something else to do the vacuuming for you. He is always charged up and ready to go.