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 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!!!
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Hi Tania,
I have really enjoyed shopping at Cato since finding your blog about a year ago. They have really cute clothes and accessories at such affordable prices! I hope you will keep shopping there! However, I do like most everything you model! I look forward to reading your blog each day!
Happy Monday!
Hi Tania.
I have been reading your blog for about a year. I really like your down to earth style and love to read about the stories in your neck of the woods. I enjoy the fashion content of the blog and just take what ever fits my style from your style photos.I wouldn’t change a thing if it changes you and the way you tell your stories. I am fortunate that I can find what ever I am looking for since I live in a “big city” with tons of shopping. Keep up your authentic style content. What ever you share I enjoy.
Tania, I really like it how you really want your readers honest opinion. I know you put in a tremendous amount of work into your blog and I see how nicely it has really evolved since you got started. I am 1 month into finding your blog and I have to admit, I am kind of playing “hookie” from some of my other responsibilities just to catch up on all of the outfits you have worn since starting the blog. Having said that, as I have shared before, I am just not one to really like to shop for clothes, shoes and accessories. It is just not my thing. Now, you get me into the home decor section of a TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Pier 1 or a Home Goods and I have been known to be out for 8-10 hours straight shopping for house stuff. That I am good at! So, fashion is not my comfort zone…”YET”. While I am not overweight ( I could lose 15lbs) I have hit the over 50 mark and that makes for some extra weight I need to get off then tone up. I am 5’5″ and have always been an 8-10, now it is like a 12 (on the tight side) now that mother nature is messing with my hormones, my body is changing (and not for the better). So, a size 12-14 just does not look good on me. It was always easy to stay toned until the past few years. So, I guess, I am just not comfortable shopping for clothes, looking at all of the endless possibilities then the stress of trying on all of the different designers items and most of it not fitting! So to answer your question, I would just like to read every day when you wear a (top, scarf, jacket, pants, shoes or a handbag) you let your readers know first and foremost (the brand and possibly where you bought it). Like they do in the tablescaping blogs. I enjoyed seeing you turn a scarf into a jacket. I loved that! And if you know why certain styles go together, any extra fashion tips, tricks etc…. would be good. I know your blog is not to be “copied per se’, but I honestly hate to shop for clothes!! I own two online businesses, since my dad passed away last month, I help my mother with a lot of stuff and I am also a part Admin in Nursing. So, I am trying to venture out beyond a great lab coat. Now, I do know what I like, but I have no idea how to pull together a nice look!!!!!! So, for me, shopping endlessly for a certain top I have found that I like or a handbag, (well, I just do not have that kind of time). Hence, your fashion style. I seem to be VERY drawn to by the look, style of clothes, the jewelry, ….basically HOW YOU PULL IT ALL TOGETHER is what I love!! You are good at it, but it helps to be able to go buy the items you show. So, just knowing where I can get it would be the best thing for me!!! Thank you for asking us your opinion!! I appreciate it! I have decided to see what you post first (in case there is something that has caught my eye and is easly available to purchase)…then I will continue to catch up on your past 18 months of ideas…hahahaha. But really, I am really liking this “fashion thing”, It seems to be clicking slowly but surely and that in turn makes me feel more confident about myself!.
I really enjoy your blog. I would like for you to share more about your process of blogging. I love the pop of color you always seem to include in your outfits. I would like to see maybe a video demonstrating say ways to wear a scarf, or make techniques .
Hi Tania, I have been following your blog for about a year I think. I love that you use clothes that you have had for awhile, in one of your recent posts you wore a sweater that you had for year and it looked great! I think I get rid of clothes I really like because I feel they are to out of style but you proved me wrong, lol! I would love to see your closet and how you keep it all organized!!!!
Thanks for writing your blog. I enjoy seeing and reading someone who’s as down to earth as you. I can tell home and family make you happy, as they do me. It’s also encouraging to see someone with a similar body type to mine. I love seeing fashions on an unretouched human being rather than a 20 year old, stick-thin model!
There are two things I would like for you to try:
1. I would love to see a view of your shoes from the side. The heel style really interests me, being a shoe-lover.
2. Some photos with a different backdrop. I understand having things set up the same way each time is more time efficient for you but as a reader, a little variety would be fun. I’ve loved seeing photos from other places you’ve visited (Alaska, Tennessee, even your little plane at the airport! Lol)
I’m a new reader of your blog, about a month. Love the name! Found you on Pinterest. I love your style and I’m looking forward to trying to copy it. I love your sense of humor too! Keep up the good work ?
I really love all your outfits. ?. I find myself looking for your same clothes when I shop!
I love that you style outfits that are comfortable and affordable. I also like how you mix them up–showing one piece in a few outfits. You have inspired me to try new things!