LAYERING FOR WARMTH

It is casual Friday today! Some of you have mentioned before that Fridays were the day to go casually dressed. I work at a lumber company so any day could be casual for me. However, I know that places like the bank might only let you wear jeans on a Friday. I try to mix up my outfits and wear something for a wide variety of women. I do get emails occasionally telling me that they prefer casual clothing, office-appropriate clothing, dressier outfits, wear more vintage clothing, and only items that are currently in the stores. Lol! As you can guess, it is impossible to make “everyone” happy.But, just like I am an includer, I am also a people-pleaser. When I get an email requesting something then I try to jump through hoops to make it happen. Some of you have said that you would like to see Joe more on the blog but that one I can’t make happen. Lol! He just won’t take pictures on a regular basis and when he does they can’t always be used. Lol! I do want to continue to grow my blog so I am open to suggestions. I can’t believe I just said that because I am liable to get my feelings hurt. So, what would you like to see more of, what would you like to see me change, what type clothing would you like to see me style more, what interests you most about the blog, what stores do you like the best, and how long have you been reading? You know that I am going to have a give away for those who contribute. Lol! I will giveaway a Kate Spade bangle on Monday so be sure to contribute today and tomorrow and then check back on Monday to see who the winner is. BTW, saying “do more giveaways” is not a valid response. Hahaha!Today I am just trying to stay warm. When you wake up to 12-degree temperatures you might want to layer your clothing. I know a lot of you live in way colder places than me so you can feel free to weigh in on that. I added this navy and fuschia pink lightweight puffer vest from Crown & Ivy. I don’t normally wear the big puffer vests but will instead choose the lightweight versions because I don’t want the added bulk around my waistline. However, if I lived in a colder climate then I wouldn’t care if my waist was thicker, I would dress like a Polar Bear if it kept me warm. This vest is several years old but there are a lot of styles to choose from.

I love the Shaila earrings. These pearl studs are really large and show really well even with longer hair. I told you yesterday that you could wear pearls with jeans so I thought that I would style them that way. I have the Lottie necklace on again today and I love the versatility. I have even added a pendant to this necklace for a different look. The bracelet is the Valerie and it has tiny pearls attached to an elastic bracelet. It has some movement and it is really pretty. I ordered 500.00 in Plunder jewelry the other day! I have decided to up the ante. From the 15th of the month until the last day of January, when you order at least 75.00 (excluding taxes and shipping) you will get ONE additional piece of jewelry from me. But, if you order at least 125.00 (excluding taxes and shipping) then you will get TWO items from me! January is the month to make your purchases!!! Go to plunderdesign.com/taniastephens to place an order and be sure to pick a party with my name on it.  I haven’t carried the Vera Bradley handbag for a while but I love this bag. The pop of color just brightens my day. This bag is the Ella and it is leather. I didn’t even know that Vera had leather bags. You don’t have to buy a Vera or even a bright pink purse but I do think that a colorful purse is fun to own.  My suede ankle boots by Isaac Mizrahi have become my go-to shoes this fall. It is so funny how I had these shoes last years and probably only wore them once or twice. I believe I wear them once or twice a week now. Since the shoes stayed the same I can only surmise that my taste has changed. That is the reason that you should be open to trying new things. Just because you have always done something one way doesn’t mean that you always have to do it that way.
I love my Diana jeans by Kut From The Kloth. I had never tried this brand until I got these in one of my Trunk Club shipments. Remember that I don’t have a lot of shopping opportunities where I live so I am not familiar with brands that you might see all the time. This pair fits me like a glove and they are my normal size of a 10. The link I added for the jeans takes you to where they are on sale right now for 50% off. GO NOW!!!I love sharing my love of Rodan + Fields with you. I love the emails that I get from ladies telling me how they have gotten comments and compliments on their face and how it has increased their confidence levels. I started the blog with the hope that I could help women who were struggling with their wardrobe and Rodan + Fields helps with their skin concerns. However, if you don’t like to read about this part of my life, I understand. That is why I put this at the very bottom of my post. For the rest of you, I appreciate all the positive comments, emails, and phone calls that I have received. This is my unique story. Actual earnings vary significantly: no income is guaranteed. For information regarding typical results, search Rodan + Fields IDS.

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