CASHMERE AND JEANS
Happy weekend everyone! I decided to sleep in this morning. The fact that I am writing this on Friday night means this is my plan. Lol! I have no idea if that will actually happen. Joe has been waking up between 4 or 5 every morning, which of course wakes me up and it is not easy to get back to sleep. Don’t you hate it when your internal clock gets all messed up? 
I am running on empty tonight and struggling with something to chat about. It looks like I am going to chat about chatting. Haha! I have to work on woman’s club reports today and my mind is occupied with what I need to say and write. I am having a hard time concentrating on the blog. So, let’s just go on to the outfit and see how it plays out.
I think I mentioned earlier that if I buy something that I really like, then I will usually buy more than one. This cashmere mock turtleneck top is an example of that. I have this same top in brown (see post) and pink which I haven’t worn yet. The top is super soft, really comfy, oversized, and only $12.00. YEP! I bought three and might have bought more but they didn’t have more. Lol! The top is by Isaac Mizrahi and I bought mine at the overstock store in town. There are three of these stores in town. (Grundy, VA)
BELIEVE. That is my word for 2017. Believe in myself and my abilities, believe in the world and the goodness in people, believe in the Lord and what he has in store for me. Just believe. This necklace that I bought years ago when I was in Marietta, Georgia is going to be a daily staple. You may not see the necklace because I might have it under my shirt, but it is going to be close by. 
The multi-strand necklace is this month’s Plunder Posse. I don’t always love the Posse, some I love, and some not so much. I give the one’s that aren’t my style away as gifts, so it works out fine. This one, however, will be staying with me. I really like this one. The Plunder Posse is a monthly subscription service where you will receive 1 to 3 pieces of jewelry for a flat rate of $25.00. If you place your order later in the month then you have plenty of time to see what that month’s Posse will be and you can cancel if it is not something you want. There is no joining fee and no penalty for canceling.
I have had this Michael Kors purse for a couple of years. I bought this at TJ Maxx and I always refer to it as linen. In actuality, it is probably canvas that is linen color. It is sturdy and not flimsy like linen would be. The leather and gold accents take this to stunning and not too casual like you would think of when you hear the word canvas.
My booties and skinny jeans are both from Old Navy. The booties surprised me at how comfortable they have been. I have bought flats there is the past and they were not something I would want to wear for long periods. So far the two booties I have purchased have been good. I have a couple pair of these mid-rise Rockstar skinny jeans. They are inexpensive and they fit great. I am wearing a size 10.
This post has taken me twice as long to write tonight and is probably not very good 🙁 I have been talking, listening to a ZOOM call, eating, and occasionally surfing FaceBook. That reminds me when I was home over Christmas and my granddaughter, Matti, was sitting on my lap watching me write my post. I would stop and start talking and she would say, “Nana are you through?” I would say not yet and go back to typing. It wouldn’t be long till I was talking again and she would say, “Nana are you through?” Nope, not yet was again the answer. Then I started talking again and she said, “Nana are you through?” I said no, I still like about 5 more minutes. “Why don’t you quit talking and just finish?” How do kids get to be so smart? Hahaha! I was sitting here tonight and I caught myself procrastinating so I said, “Why don’t you quit talking and just finish?” Joe walked by about that time and was thoroughly confused. LOL!!!
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Hi Tania, I have emailed you twice about getting details on the January Plunder deal but have not heard back from you.Maybe you didn’t get them.
Carla
I am so sorry, Carla. I thought I emailed you. I’ll do it again right now but check your spam folder and see if it went there.
This is such a cute look! I love cashmere so much. Of course, in Texas, I have to purchase light weave and don’t really get to wear it often.
BELIEVE is such a great word for 2017, on so many levels. My word in 2016 was intentional. For 2017, my word is mindful. It is a reminder for me that Christ expects us to “die to self.” To me, mindful is a step on that path.
I’m just getting caught up. Saturday was Daddy’s 90th birthday party. It was a great success and he enjoyed it thoroughly. Sunday was my birthday. Yesterday was teacher in-service/MLK holiday for students. AND, in spite of my word for this year, I am taking a few days off for a girls cruise this weekend. We sail from Galveston on Thursday. I literally cannot believe I am taking off work for this. Not like me at all. However, my husband insisted. These “gurls” are my Baylor family. Our sons played for Baylor together. We have laughed, cried, prayed, mourned and celebrated together. I am beyond blessed that Baylor brought us together. Now our boys are grown, Most are married, or engaged. A few have started families. Only 2 still play, although now in the NFL. But us mamas are still together. And together we have committed to remain.
XOXO
I love your word BELIEVE. It really does work to believe in something. It will happen. My word is SERENITY. At a time in my life, that was the word I needed. And I believed in serenity and it has worked. Love the sweater. Wish we had those outlet store near us!
So wonderful BELIEVE is my WORD I have it in different areas in my house, and ME Mrs,Conservative had it tatooed on my wrist?You see have son who was dying and I held on to Mark 11:24 and I BELIEVE for a miracle and it happened! So it’s me life WORD. You look caute and cozy in blue.
Denise, that is wonderful!!! I am thrilled that you got your miracle! Never stop BELIEVING!!!
Not knowing what to type ended in a lovely post, Tania – love your unique style!!!!! And your outfit is one that I would wear over and over again – the navy is simply gorgeous and the matching bag and shoes works beautifully!!!!! And boy – your necklaces are simply fantastic – WOW!!!!!
Hugz
I feel your pain on the internal clock….my husband has been getting up an hour early since thanksgiving and I really thought when the new year arrived things would slow down but so far they have not.
Really like the outfit!
Love this outfit!
I have been lusting after that tunic since you wore it earlier but couldn’t justify the QVC price. This outfit made me decide to ask my husband to order it for Christmas. Any advice about sizing since it appears generous Perhaps go down a size?
You post the most adorable. creative outfits, always inspiring me to step out of my comfort level. Thanks!
Audrey, with anything I buy from QVC I size down. Most of the time I will buy a Small or Medium. The pink one I have is an XS and the brown one is a M.
I LOVE this tunic. It’s still possible to order it, a little more than $12, but I’m ? my it’s a must!
Wish we had an outlet store here in Roswell! You always find the cutest things.
This is one of my favorite outfits you have posted! (Although you look lovely in all posts!) Blue is your color!!
Love your outfit. Navy is always a favorite of mine. You make a simple outfit look so pulled together! Thanks for inspiring all of us!
I love layering a shorter sleeved item over a long sleeve one!! I think this is fabulous, Tania!
jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
I love the cashmere top!! I wish I had one of your outlet stores near me in South Carolina!!!
Love this outfit. The necklaces really pop against the sweater.
Love navy so love the look.
Going to agree with you “Believe ” for the year.
One of my favorite outfits! Nice way to dress up flannel! Happy Weekend!!
I love that purse and the whole look. Wait, did your post say 3 outlets in Grundy? THREE?? I really, really need to visit. Lol. Is there a hotel, motel b&b nearby??
Yes, there really are three of them. ?
That is exactly what what I was thinking. Shopping trip!!! Love you outfit. I have ON cash to spend and think I will try their jeans again.
wow on the IM sweater, I like it too but not at the Q price
does that store do mail order
Isabella, they are not that kind of store. You never know what they will have and what they get is usually only one of this and one of that. You have to go and look through everything. BUT, their prices make it worth the trouble. All shoes are 25.00, tops are 12.00 and pants are 6.00.
I figured that ☻but as a discount shopper sounds like my kind of place, and I like to watch the Q so I know what some of things originally cost , which is way too much
Thank you so much for posting all the info about your outfits. So many times I see outfits I love online and wonder where the pieces can be found. A Friend of mine shops at Old Navy also and keeps telling me to go there. But when I go I feel like it is for kids. I am 61. So I guess the lesson is to spend more time really looking at the clothes and trying things on. Thank you so much!
Old Navy is for you, they have many things for women our age
Debbie, you don’t have to feel that way at all. I have shopped at ON for years. When you go you need to have an open mind and try on a few items. Let me know if you find anything you like.
Cute easy look Tania – when in doubt wear navy!!!
Have a fab weekend.
xx Yvonne
http://www.funkyforty.com
BELIEVE is my word for 2017. Actually, I kept seeing this word during Christmas. I bought some ornaments that say it. I also bought a new coffee mug that says…All things are possible to those who BELIEVE…Mark 9:23. I have decided to carry it in my mind and heart on through 2017 and beyond. Thank you Tania for your inspiring words even when you struggle to write. ~Lisa~ xoxoxo
I have started to collect a few items that say believe also, Lisa. I am looking for a shirt but most of them look Christmasy so I haven’t gotten one yet, but I will. Lol!
If I ever find one, would you wear a Medium? ~Lisa~
I almost always buy a large, I can’t stand for anyone to see my rolls but me. And, Joe of course. Hahaha!
Haha, that is a good observation of your granddaughter! Always when you say you struggle with what to write, you end up with a long story! I don t believe you ever have nothing to tell! Happy weekend Tania!
As a fan of dark/navy blue I love this outfit 🙂 Happy weekend Tania!