Marcy Does Motherhood

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Splurge Vs. Save

I was in Target the other day buying Trey the coveted Black Ops 2 game when I passed by the purses {I really should know better by now to put on my blinders when I walk into that store} and of course something caught my eye! I've been eyeballing this bag for quite sometime, and was thrilled to see it recently went on sale! Unfortunately I didn't want the tangerine color, I really wanted Pink, so I didn't get it. But when I saw essentially the same bag in Target for $24.99 I new it was fate. {Plus Trey gets a present, so that means I get one too, right?} I ended up buying it in Mint, not Pink, but I'm super excited about my purchase and Love Love Love the mint color! {It looks a little more teal in the pic, but I think that's because of the blue wall in the background} Target has it in an array of colors! I suggest getting yours today! It's a perfect way to give that pop of color to your fall wardrobe.

Monday, November 12, 2012

Leopard Collar/Striped Dress

Dress-Forever 21, September 2012 $14.80 {Somewhat similar dress here} Leopard button down-Thrifted, October 2012 // Boots-Victoria's Secret, August 2008 // Necklace-Groopdealz, August 2012 {Similar styles on Ebay}

This dress has been one of the most versatile fall pieces that I've purchased so far! I've already worn it 3 times {2 of the looks I didn't get pictures-damn!}The first time I wore a short sleeved sweater over the dress and this time, I wore a collared shirt under the dress. I love pattern mixing and think the leopard collar gave it a dressed up look for being a casual cotton dress. Paired with leggings, boots, and of course the statement J. Crew necklace {knock off from Groopdealz}.

Friday, November 9, 2012

Biker Chic

I saw this outfit on Pinterest and decided to recreate it using colored pumps instead of colored jeans.

As always the person on pinterest looks 1000 times cuter than my recreations!
And I'm pretty sure that is either Eva Longoria or her twin sister!

Pleather Jacket-Wet Seal, October 2010 $40 // Tank-Forever 21 (really old) // Pumps-Nine West, August 2012 (Got at Macy's on sale for under $20!) Similar Style here-Not budget friendly and here-On Sale for $38.49 // Necklace-Aldo, August 2012 $25

Long Sweater

Here we go again with another burnt orange piece of clothing. I definitely love this sweater and completely over-wear it by the time winter is over. I found this gem at TJ Maxx last fall and found the same one, if not, a similar version on DKNY's website for $195!!

Sweater-DKNY (Bought from TJ Maxx) Fall 2011 (Similar style here) // Sleeveless button down-Thrifted, July 2012 $0.75 // Flare Jeans-Forever 21, May 2008 $30 (Similar here) // Brown ankle boots-Charlotte Russe, Fall 2009 // Necklace-Thrifted, October 2012 $5 (Similar)

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Fall Color Blocking

I got away with wearing this skirt a few days before Sandy blew in, turning our weather from gorgeous fall, to winter's wrath.

Skirt-Forever 21, September 2012 $8.99 {Similar} // Collar-Icing, October 2012 $16.50 // Wedges-Burlington Coat Factory, May 2012 $14.99.

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

School Teacher

Lately, my blog titles have been coming from what people at work tell me I look like that day. Today, was a school teacher. I think it's the fact that I've been wearing my glasses due to an eye infection, but I can sort of see how this outfit looks a bit 'Teacher-y'

Sweater-Wet Seal (really old) Similar style here // White dress shirt-The Limited // Skirt-Target, August 2012 // Leggings-Forever 21 // Boots-September 2012 last seen here.

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Voting Day!

No matter what party you represent, it is a privilege to vote! So exercise your right to vote and get to the polls today! Rock that 'I Voted' sticker :)

Pinterest Inspiration: I call this my Republican look.

White button down-The Limited {Really old from Gabriel Brothers} // Cardigan-Express {On sale for under $20!} Similar here // Pearl Necklace-Pinterest project, found here {took all my pearl necklaces and just tied ribbon to the ends, super easy!} // Black Pumps-BCBG, Marshall's $40.

Monday, November 5, 2012

Who doesn't love FREE?!

Be the ultimate Budget Friendly Fashionista with this FREE {Yes, I said free} bracelet from Groopdealz! Just pay $3.95 shipping and the bracelet is yours! Get it today while supplies lasts!!!

*Disclaimer* I do not own the rights to the photo above, it was copied from Groopdealz website.

Kardashian Style

I was told at work today that I looked like a Kardashian, which I will take that compliment any day! They all have great style and always look so polished. I didn't get a picture of my hair, but I had the sleek, Kardashian high bun going on which probably completed the look.

Leggings-Express, April 2011 $11.19 // Blazer-H&M, August 2012 $25 // Necklace-J. Crew // Pumps-Bakers Shoes, September 2010 $80 // Bracelets-Aldo & Forever 21.

Friday, November 2, 2012

October Buys

I was supposed to take a shopping hiatus this month {again!} but yeah, that didn't happen. I honestly didn't to too much damage this month, I'm getting better at self control. I just keep thinking to my self "house, wedding...house, wedding" until the urge to shop goes away. Plus I had two really fulfilling trips to the thrift store nearby where I got a bunch of blouses, a few sweaters and 2 puffer vests! {One bright orange one for Browns tailgating}


                                                                                This side of the board is similar to my                           purchases from the Thrift Store.
Below are my purchases for the month