Great News!

If any of you already peaked at my blog today, you may have noticed the extra page that says, "Personal Style Consulting," which is one of my two of announcements, but keep reading!!


Personal Style Consulting-
I'm going to be brief since it will all be under that part of the page.  But, I have helped people work with what they have in their closet by putting outfits together with them, organizing their closet, and done some personal shopping.  First it was a trial/error thing, and I decided to post my services on Craigslist- as you all know, the thing I do best is find clothes for cheap, so that was probably the most enticing part and the reason why I got responses.  People automatically think, "I would love this, but there's no way I can afford it!" and because I love it soooo much, I have no problem making it possible for that person.

Long story short, between working with a client, no longer working from home and starting a new job (with a long commute), caring for a baby, maintaining a blog AND doing this on the side, I got pretty nervous that I was overdoing it.  But then when I mustered up energy to venture out and find some pieces for my client, I can't even tell you the joy I felt!  You know the feeling of giving someone a gift you know they'll love? It's that times a million, PLUS the hunt, and more importantly, the fact I am helping someone.  Explaining why this shoe would go with that shirt hanging in that persons closet, always come so natural and I absolutely love it.  Moral of story: Don't hesitate to ask me for help, even if you live elsewhere.  I will work with your budget!


Spot On Vintage-
I'd like to also announce the grand opening of Spot On Vintage (at SpottieOtties) on Etsy!!  I have been toying with the idea of a vintage store on etsy with knick knacks. But seeing as how I find cute vintage items that anyone can work with and look like today's trends (that means you, person who's thinking 'yeah right, I would never wear vintage.'), and how my blog has a lot of fashion related posts, a vintage store is in order.

Long story short again, the shop is going to have clothing items, shoes, accessories like belts, purses, jewelry, and little things for around your home.  A lot of these vintage stores you find are overpriced, and I am going to be fair with my prices.  I am also going to alter/tailor some of the items for a more up to date look.  For example, I keep finding a lot of awesome vintage skirts made of good material and with GREAT colors, but they could use a little trim and they would be perfect!!  Lastly, I am going to post tips and ideas on what to pair the item with (that's how I know something will work for you, even if you may doubt it at first).  I already have a lot, it just takes time to take pictures and post them! 
p.s. if I find over time that it isn't really a success, then I will probably stop.

So that's all for now folks!  I'm super excited for these new ventures, and I will keep you updated!

My Mean, Green Blazer

Happy Hump Day!  I managed to have a very successful evening, and I got a lot accomplished!  I wanted to share one of my favorite thrifting finds,my go-to blazer.  It's one of those gems.

You can better see the coloring of the blazer, jeans, and boots.  I really love the combo.  It's a timeless outfit-  meaning, it can still be considered "cute" in years to come.

See the detail of the blazer and coloring of the studs with the necklace.  The material actually isn't very soft, but it doesn't bother me.




And here comes the lolz:

I wanted to try to utilize my vanity mirror lighting bc the lighting always tricks me to think I look better than I actually do.

Messing around with the coloring.

Couldn't decide between the above color or this one, which is the only reason I actually posted this picture.  I  really did not like this picture, but once I messed around with it I decided it's not horrible.  Which of the colorings do you like better between the two?

green blazer: thrifted ($4)

white studded tee: F21, old ($14?)

necklace: etsy ($12)

J Brand Jeans: Gabriel Brothers ($20)

Steve Madden boots: ($40)

Hopefully by tomorrow night, you are going to see a new page added to SpottieOtties, along with a post about it.  Goodnight!

Space Balloon

Some fathers and sons spend time playing catch. But this father and 7 year old son, thought it would be more fun to send an iPhone and an HD camera into space instead:




Isn't that cool? Thanks to my bro for always sending me tight info.

Intermission

Hi guys!  I started a new job today and have been pretty busy since I went straight from my previous job to this one.  I also have a client that I am working with (personal style + shopping); plus being a mom to an ALMOST 1 year old (can't freaking believe it!)....which means that I really need to finish up planning his party. So, I don't want to promise anything specific for this week, but I will try my best to get back on my daily grind.  It will be easier once I come up with a routine and I figure out traffic, average time I'll get home, whether I'm gonna cook, etc.  Routines are very helpful.  So are to do lists.  I love crossing things off of a to-do list.

I was going to try to leave with you with something interesting, but I am exhausted.  I hope I won't suck as much tomorrow.  Goodnight ya'll.

Want.

I have had my eyes on these pants from J. Crew since I got the catalog.  I love the catalogs! So much inspiration usually... the way they layer things.

Anyway, I am loving that I am seeing sweatpants with heels.  Yes, I realize that sounds weird, like a "no no,"  but there is a classy way it can be done.  See below:

Call me crazy, but I love these J. Crew- Skinny ultra-lounge pant for $49.  It's actually very unlike me to spend that kind of money on one item (that's not shoes), but these pants are a must.  I've had my eyes on them for a while so I will continue to do so and probably purchase them soon.  The obvious trick to the sweatpants and heels thing is that the sweats don't really look like sweats.

 Here is another example of sweats and heels:

 photo from fashionbombdaily.com

That's my girl Janet Jackson.  Whether you like her or not, her outfit is cute.  I just don't know how it's possible to walk in those heels? I have pants like hers, and they are so versatile.  I've worn them with gladiators, booties, flats, chucks, and heels.  You can dress them up or down, and best of all, they are super comfy!  Another similar type are the harem pants.  You can get some that aren't too too wide up top and they are just as comfy and cute as well.

I have the next couple days off before I start a new job (yay).  But I have an unbelievable load of work to do, errands to run.

Night!

Three Outfits, One Post

I really sucked at blogging the previous week because I had a lot going on, so I hope this kinda makes up for it.  I also am going to do a "favorite guy outfits" and several other posts that had been requested.  I hope you guys have a great week!

p.s. sorry for the quality of the pictures, they are all from my iphone because I can't find my battery charger (grrr!):



Oufit #1:

I love this outfit.  This burnt orange/coral cardigan was such an amazing find.  I really wear it often, out of all the clothes I've gotten recently, and it goes with so much more than I ever imagined. I originally bought the skit because I loved the hue of the blue and figured I'd have to rework it, but I just used a safety pin for the meantime and it worked lovely.

cardigan: thrifted, ($4)

black tank: F21, ($4)

vintage blue skirt: thrifted, ($4)\

booties: DSW by Me Too, ($40)

Outfit #2:

 I also really love this outfit.  I just threw it together Friday night when I decided to run to TJ Maxx to get Dev some pajamas.  I hadn't worn chucks in a while, I just love them with wide pants or trousers.

red jacket: F21 ($20)

scarf: F21 ($8)

blue sweater: F21 ($8)

khakis: h&m, old ($16?)

chuck taylors: ($33)

Outfit #3

 I reeeeeeaalllyyyy dislike the way I look in the first pic.  We did a million re-dos but in all I looked bug eyed.  I was super excited about these shorts when I saw them at Old Navy, and then when I found out they were half off $4!  I had been waiting to wear patterned tights but have to admit, I am not too good at figuring out what to wear with them- but this outfit seemed to work.  I threw on the capelet later in the day when it was even more chilly out.

white capelet: old navy ($15)

gray shirt: F21 ($9)

khaki shorts: old navy, ($2)

belt with gold sequins: F21 ($6)

brown patterned tights: F21 ($5)

steve madden boots: ($40)

I tried to post this posting last night, but I was so super tired I could not do it.  I have the rest of the week planned out post wise, and I also made a haul vlog this weekend, but still have to edit it.  Anyway, be sure to check out the blog the rest of the week! 

Bonus Dev picture from today:

<3

Happy Halloween Post

How was your Halloween weekend??  I was super excited to take Dev trick or treating and I really wanted to dress up and go to a party, but that didn't happen.  Taking Dev trick or treating was rushed, but still fun (and quite the workout!).  I dressed him up as a pumpkin, because I was easily able to put a coat underneath it.  He loved seeing the other kids and grabbing at the candy in the bowls.  Here are some pics:

And before trick or treating (I was an impromptu George Washington):

And our festive, daytime Hallowear (tee-hee):

 scarf: ?, prob around $6

cardigan: thrifted, $4

black tank: F21 ($4)

black Ann Taylor LOFT crop pants: thrifted, $16

So you see, you can dress up for holidays and still be chic.  I loved my outfit, and let's give Dev some credit for his cuteness too :)  Hope you had a happy Halloween!