Today's Outfit and Gone Girl Spoiler Sort Of

     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

There Are No Fashion Rules!

     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

Thinking of Spring in January Outfit

     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

What's In My Bag?

    I'm working on downsizing the amount of items I carry in my purse, but this is what I have on me at all times, give or take a few receipts or other such nonsense. 

    Right now I am carrying a vintage Chanel fur purse. In it I have my Hobo International snake skin wallet. I usually always carry some sort of Excedrin or ibuprofen. I'm a member at Cooper fitness center, so I always have my pass. I have one of several pairs of sunglasses on me, typically. The pair of sunglasses in the photo are Kenneth Cole Reaction. I also have an Ipsy bag I carry my mascara, lip balms, concealer and powder. I'm carrying a full size Dove deoderant, because I never think to buy the minis, and I really don't notice it (until I switch to minis). The little book off to the right is my Remembrance book a friend gave me to write all of the moments I feel God has blessed my life. Under the book is a gift card to Pampered Soles for a mani/pedi. The sweet cat booklet is a notepad, which I always find handy because you never know when you need paper.

     I love sharing bits of my life with, y'all. Let me know what you carry in your bag. Tag me on Instagram @dressdynamicdallas or #dressdynamicdallas. I'd love to share your pictures on my blog.

     -xoxo-

         Stephanie

Negative Space Cherry Red Manicure Tutorial

     I've been seeing the negative space manicure all over the place, and I have been dying to try it. As you can tell in the picture, I'm still an amateur, but you get the idea. If I can do it, so can you.

     You need a cherry color nail polish, a base clear coat, or oxygen coat like I have, and ten piece of tape. Apply the clear coat first. Let that dry, and then put a piece of tape with the corner pointed to the center of each nail. Apply the cherry nail polish over the tape. Let that dry for a few minutes, and carefully peel back the tape. Make sure the red polish has had at least ten minutes to dry before you apply the top clear coat or else the red will bleed into the negative space. All done!

     -xoxo-

        Stephanie

Liebster Award: Discover New Blogs

    

     Tonight I was nominated to do the Liebster Award by Jessica Bird, and to participate in a fun blogger questionnaire. I think this is such a wonderful idea, and I am blessed to be included. Thank you so much, Jessica Bird! The individuals I nominated are at the end of this post.  

♥ RULES ♥

1. Thank and link the person who nominated you.

2. Answer the questions given by the nominator.

3. Nominate 11 other bloggers (who have less than 200 followers) and link them.

4. Create 11 new questions for the nominees to answer.

5. Notify all nominees via social media/blogs.

♥ QUESTIONS FROM JESSICA BIRD ♥

1) What is your guilty pleasure?

Jalepeno kettle chips

2) How would your friends describe you?

Funny, outgoing, easygoing

3) What ten things make you happy?

Boyfriend, pets, family, friends, God, books, sunshine, mountains, fashion, food

4) Why did you start your blog?

I love to write!

5) What is your favourite word?

One of many is "indeed"

6) Where do you want to travel to most?

I'm undecided, but Hawaii would be amazing right now.

7) Where do you getting your blogging inspiration from?

My photography and day-to-day life

8) What is your favourite quote?

I have many favorites, but one of them is "try it before you say you don't like it." My grandmother always said it about trying new foods when I was little, and I always listened.

9) Who is your celebrity crush?

Johnny Depp

10) What is your favourite lip product?

L'occitane lip balm right now

11) What is your goal for 2015?

Fulfill my passion daily

♥ I NOMINATE ♥

Dallastyle Blog

Cat Print Paws

Flights, Camera, Action
Posh Prime
Cosmetics Case
Another Serendipity
Bethany's Bling
See You At Nine
Eclectic Feel
21 Lux
Kate Elizabeth

♥ MY QUESTIONS ♥

1) What is your fashion inspiration?

2) What was your favorite personal look of 2014?

3) Why do you want to blog?

4) Who is your favorite designer?

5) Which is your favorite season?

6) Pick a few words that describe your style.

7) What is your biggest fashion love right now?

8) What is your favorite color?

9) What is your favorite store?

10) What is your favorite shoe style?

11) Pick a few words to describe yourself.

My Hair Care Routine

     I have been growing my hair out for several years now. I have also refrained from dying it for over eight years. I'm not very good at heading to the salon, so I usually get two or three hair cuts a year on average. I don't like a hair cut that requires a lot of maintenance. Most of my cuts are layered to enhance waves and volume. Recently I headed to Frederic Fekkai in Dallas, and I love the way the layers and pieces grew out. I'll definitely be going back to Tony!

     Right now I am using the PRX Reparatives Shampoo from Fekkai and Suave Professionals Conditioner with Almond and Shea Butter because my conditioner always runs out faster than my shampoo, and I have a lot of conditioner. I don't wash my hair every day. I usually wash it about four or five times a week. I have also been using samples from my Sample Society and Ipsy subscriptions. I'll write about these products in the future. 

     Typically after I wash my hair, I will comb through it and blow dry it until it's mostly dry. It has natural wave, but some of the time I will take different sections and twirl them into ringlets around my head, spray them with hairspray, and let them air dry. If I have a piece or two of hair that dries weird, I will use my straightener to add some wave to it. Sometimes I also brush my hair, but I don't always remember or I like the texture of it not brushed (My hair is brushed in the picture above). I also have a sensitive head, so I don't always like to brush. 

     Let me know if you go the more natural route with your hair, or what is your routine. I would love to know. Leave a comment below!

     -xoxo-

         Stephanie

Thursday's Winter Outfit Idea

     I wore my Tommy Hilfiger ankle zip pants today with a Polo by Ralph Lauren sweater my boyfriend found thrifting. My boots are Steve Madden from Marshall's. I am also wearing a purple long sleeve shirt underneath my sweater, which is sticking out. 

     I am currently in the process of looking for a new place to live. Our lease is almost over, and I think it would be best if we looked for a new place to live, as our building is rather old, and it goes through a large amount of electricity compared to most places. I am excited for the new, but this might also influence my decision to finish school this semester. There are limitations on the classes I can take as an online student, and so far I was unable to find all online classes. If things don't change in the next week, I will be taking the spring semester off to focus on work and my fashion blog. 

     -xoxo-
    
         Stephanie

2014 Fall Recap Outfit

     I am wearing an ivory top and olive skinny pants from Forever 21. My necklace is from Body Central. I am also wearing camel booties. You can wear the top either tucked in the front and loose in the back, or loose all over like I have here in this photo. 

     This outfit is a fall inspired outfit you could still wear in the winter with a faux fur vest. You could also wear cute winter socks and roll them above the booties. I love how comfortable this outfit is. 

     Share your outfits with me on Instagram @dressdynamicdallas. Or #dressdynamicdallas. You can also find me on Pinterest at AnotherUse and Twitter @anotherusestore.

     -xoxo-

        Stephanie 

Fall 2014 Outfit Idea 2

     I am wearing camel booties from a shoe store I cannot recall. My black skinny pants are from Nordstrom's, and my denim top is from Love Culture. The chartreuse cardigan is from Forever 21. This is a very comfortable outfit, and I would say it was on the hipster-side of my fashion taste. 

     I finally got a new laptop. It's a work laptop, and I am very pleased with the speed, and the simplicity of the programs already on it. I only need to be able to do so many things, so it was nice to start over. And I will be cleaning up my other laptop, then passing it on to my sister who could use one. Also, one more week until my braces come off. Woohoo!

     -xoxo-

        Stephanie

Winter Boho Chic Outfit

  

     Today I am wearing a lacy poncho shirt from Marshall's over a white tank with black skinny pants from Nordstrom's. My boots are from Forever 21. My necklace was a Christmas gift from the boyfriend's Grammie. She is so sweet! I love how you can tie this necklace in so many ways.  

     I hope you were inspired by this outfit. If you would like to share any of your outfits with me for inspiration, do so on Instagram @dressdynamicdallas. Or #dressdynamicdallas. 

Have a lovely evening!

     -xoxo-

        Stephanie

Summer 2014 Outfit Idea

     I found this dress while thrifting last summer in 2014. It was certainly a steal and fits perfectly. I'm also more comfortable showing my hips than my stomach, so this was wonderful. 

     My mother gave me these heels by Jessica Simpson. They are so high, but really beautiful and elongate the legs. You can wear them with most anything.

     I bought the necklace at Forever 21. It's not difficult to find other statement necklaces there. You just have to buy quick because they don't last long. 

     I hope you enjoyed this summer outfit from 2014. What were some of your favorite outfits from last summer? Share them with me on Instagram @dressdynamicdallas.

     -xoxo-

         Stephanie

Lace Detail Side Zip Moto Jacket Outfit

     Happy Saturday!

     I'm wearing a lace detail side zip moto jacket from Body Central. My top is from Forever 21. The pants are from Nordstrom's. My knee high boots are also from Forever 21. 

     This was such an effortless and affordable outfit. It is comfortable and warm for this chilly weather in Dallas. I hope y'all enjoyed it. 

     -xoxo-

         Stephanie 

Bold French Manicure Tutorial

     I have seen this French manicure in many variations, and I thought this color combo with my outfit colors look so chic. It was so simple, and I look forward to trying this nail design again in different color combinations. I'm excited to share this tutorial with y'all.

     I first applied a clear coat. Then I applied two coats of a silver color I got from Julep. For the next part, I did this free hand, but I know some people use stickers or scotch tape. I used a navy blue for the tips, and only needed one coat. Finish with a fast dry top coat. 

     Share your manis with me on Instagram @dressdynamicdallas.

     -xoxo-

        Stephanie 

Thanksgiving 2014 Outfit

     I think I dressed really well this year on Thanksgiving because of the comfort of my outfit. I chose something that would cover my stomach well from the full belly I knew I would have, and something I could easily move in. I do have to say the boots are not the most comfortable. 

     My boots are from Forever 21. I found the leggings at Marshall's. They are fleece lined leggings. I wore a black long sleeve top from Forever 21. My down vest is Eddie Bauer, but I found it at a consignment store. 

     I hope y'all had a wonderful Thanksgiving in 2014, and I look forward to what this next Thanksgiving will have to give. 

     -xoxo-

         Stephanie

Summer of 2014 Outfit

      I bought these pants at Steinmart two summers ago. They were a bit long, so I had them cropped, and I absolutely love them. I bought them because I saw a lady wearing similar one's in Preston Center, and I wanted to wear them on my trip to Anna Maria Island in Florida. These pants are so awesome, because you can wear many color combinations with them. My sandals are from Marshall's. I also bought my white top from Steinmart. These pants were also great for travelling through the airport. 

     I am going to be covering more outfits from 2014 I never blogged about. If there is anything I don't cover and you would like to see it, let me know. Share your outfits with me on Instagram @dresssdynamicdallas. 

     -xoxo-

        Stephanie
     

2014 Best Office Outfit

     I love wearing these floral pants. I got them in New York City at Tommy Hilfiger last March. These pants had a lot of love in 2014. I wore them with black slingback wedges I found at Steinmart, and a black top often. Here, I wore a black blazer from Forever 21, which I thought looked so professional, yet fun, for the office.

     What were some of your favorite outfits of 2014? Share them with me on Instagram #dressdynamicdallas. Find more outfit inspirations there from 2014. 

     -xoxo-

        Stephanie 

Gold Triangle on White Nail Tutorial

     This was my first attempt at nail art. I have been painting my own nails for a long time, and one day I just got bored with solid color nails. So I tried this bold look. 

     I started with clear polish, and then applied two coats of white Julep polish. I made upside down triangles from the top of my nail with gold Forever 21 nail polish. Apply two coats of gold if possible, or make the first coat thick. I finished with a fast dry top coat.

     I hope y'all enjoyed this tutorial. Check me out on Instagram @dressdynamicdallas. Show me your nail designs by tagging me in #dressdynamicdallas.

     -xoxo-

         Stephanie

     

Polaroid Spirit Inspired Nail Tutorial

       I bought this Polaroid camera on Etsy a few years ago as a prop, and today I finally used it. One day I might use this camera to take pictures, but the film is fairly expensive. In the meantime, I painted these pretty rainbow nails similar to the colors on the Polaroid Spirit camera, and created this fun image. 

     I used a hot pink color from Forever 21 on my pinky nail. The following fingers were painted orange, yellow, sparkly lime green, and sparkly dark blue from Julep. Make sure to start with a clear base coat, and apply two coats of each color. Finish with a fast dry clear top coat.

     I hope you had a bright and cheerful day!

     -xoxo-

        Stephanie

Floral Bodysuit and Fringe Cardigan Outfit

     Happy Friday, y'all!

     Here I chose to wear olive pants and a floral bodysuit from Forever 21. My booties are from a small shoe store I cannot recall. The asymmetrical fringe cardigan is from Body Central. 

     The weather is still gloomy today in Dallas, so here is another color inspired outfit. I have been brainstorming and staying busy, even though this weather makes me want to stay in bed with a pile of books, magazines, and my Kindle all day. It's about time I head to Cooper and get some exercise before seasonal affective disorder sets in. 

     Have a great weekend everyone!

     -xoxo-

        Stephanie