I ordered a couple of things on President's Day from Forever 21, because they had free shipping on orders over $21. I like to shop from home a lot, so I was happy when I saw that deal. I bought the mint cardigan in the photo, as well as another shorter mint cardigan. I also had to get socks that say check meowt and selfie. It all came to under $40, and they will all be getting a lot of wear. I am so pleased with my purchase, and the cardigans will be great pieces for transitioning into spring.
Let me know if you bought anything during the President's Day sales. Also, don't forget to enter my giveaway for 2000 Instagram followers. Almost there!
-xoxo-
Stephanie
I wore this outfit this time last week. I am wearing heeled Soda cowgirl-style boots. I cannot recall where I bought the boots, but you can find the same pair on Amazon. My olive pants are from Forever 21. I found the front tie shirt at Steinmart. My jean blazer is Ralph Lauren the boyfriend found for me.
If any of you follow my Instagram, you would have seen that I am sharing pictures from my trip to New York City last year. I had so much fun visiting NYC. It was my first time vacationing in NYC. It is one of the coolest places I have ever been to so far. Gossip Girl is one of my favorite shows of all time, and I was just starting to read the books when I went to NYC. It was so awesome, because I was able to visit a few of the places from the show.
Make sure you look me up on Instagram @dressdynamicdallas to see some of the cool things I saw on my trip to NYC, and much much more.
-xoxo-
Stephanie
TGIF! All of our appliances are back up and working properly, and I can get busy doing laundry all weekend. It's amazing how much you really miss something when it's gone! And I have a new dishwasher to try out.
Today I wore my pale blue pants from Stein Mart. I cannot remember where I bought my shoes, but they are booties that dip in the front and have a little bead dangle on the zipper. I'm wearing a teal, short sleeve one-piece from Forever 21. My necklace is also from Forever 21.
I hope y'all have a wonderful weekend! The boyfriend and I are trying some new traditions this year. We've decided to start having Christmas once a month on the 25th like a sort of 12 days of Christmas concept. He thought it would be fun because he likes to give presents. And we wanted something to plan on every month since we LOVE Christmas. We won't keep up Christmas decorations year round or anything, and the real Christmas is still going to be just as epic, because I love giving presents more than I like receiving. And as weird as it might sound, he was sort of inspired by Gone Girl, because he liked how the two main characters had sweet traditions. Obviously we would not be condoning cutting off heads or anything. And I'm not planning my own fake murder. Lol!
-xoxo-
Stephanie
On Wednesday I decided to wear my white crop pants with my knee-high boots from Forever 21. My jean blazer is from Ralph Lauren. I know, it's white after Labor Day, but it looks so cute! But for real, I don't even care if there are fashion rules or not. Just wear what you love. Even if you want to wear the same thing for a month, who cares as long as it is clean. Ok, that was my Friday in your face.
-xoxo-
Stephanie
Yesterday I wore my black and leather pants from a boutique in NYC. I'm also wearing boots and a chartreuse top from Forever 21. My zipper vest is from Body Central.
I hope y'all liked this outfit. The other night someone stole the tires off of my boyfriend's truck, so things have been hectic. My washing machine is out of order, so I need to take my laundry to a cleaning service. I was pleased to learn my landlord is replacing our dishwasher when he initially said he wouldn't. Little by little we are getting it together. I plan to blog more in the days to come.
-xoxo-
Stephanie
My teal scalloped flats are from Stein Mart two summers ago. I found the peach pants at Body Central last January. My lacy sweater is from Forever 21, which I bought two years ago. The white button up shirt is also from Forever 21.
I apologize for the delay, y'all. On Friday I had plumbing issues that took all day and is running into today. I'm behind on all of my chores, so I have my work cut out for me when the dryer and dishwasher gets put back together. But the kitchen sink is unclogged, so that's a relief. Make sure you're careful what ends up in the disposal. Somehow one of my dish wash cloths went buh-bye.
I'm also in the process of looking for a new place to live. There are a few things on our wishlist the boyfriend and I would like to find in our next rental. We have two dogs, so we would like some type of yard. We would also like updated appliances, and better insulation and window sealing. Now I feel like someone on House Hunters. Our electricity is so expensive, and our landlord stated he will not replace any of the outdated appliances once they fall apart, and they are on the fritz. So it's time to go. I love looking for new homes and moving to new places. Change is wonderful!
I've also made the decision to take off of school this semester since we plan to move. There are many other reasons I've decided to wait one more semester. I think I'll be happier taking my time and finishing when I can be most successful. In the meantime I can focus on my blog and work.
Hope everyone had a lovely weekend!
-xoxo-
Stephanie
Adding layers to this adorable outfit because it's a bit chilly and cloudy lately. My red cardigan and polka dot sweater are from Forever 21, bottoms are from Tommy Hilfiger, and the booties are from Marshall's.
School starts next Tuesday. It should be my last semester in college. This whole thing came together kind of goofy, because I moved around the country and transferred schools. But as I feel everything happens for a reason, I am just happy to be the first in my family to graduate college with a bachelor's degree. I am a nontraditional-type student paying for my own schooling, so it has taken me a little longer to get here. It's hard to say if my classes will fall in line since I live in Dallas, and my university is over an hour away. Gas isn't cheap! I've been an online student, but there is a chance I can only graduate if I take one of my required courses at the school. I'm nervous about what will happen. I have been praying, and already I was able to get in one more online course that had one spot left. There is still plenty of time, so anything can happen.
Pray for me!
Stephanie
Today I am wearing camel wedge booties from Marshall's. My pants are Tommy Hilfiger. I am also wearing a polka dot, 3/4 sleeve sweater from Forever 21.
Much of my fashion is inspired by classic or mod looks. I really enjoy Modcloth and Ruche. When I go to other stores, I think of items that will have an everlasting look because I much prefer to stretch my dollar. Don't get me wrong, I like to splurge, but how great is it to say you can make a $15 item last years. Pretty cool! I feel cheated when I can only wear one clothing item for one season. But it's not unlikely when you wear that item almost every day like me. Lol!
I would love to see your mod outfits. Find me on Instagram @dressdynamicdallas or #dressdynamicdallas. Let me know what kinds of items last you years.
-xoxo-
Stephanie
