LOOKING STYISH ON A BUDGET
Happy Friday! Today is my last day at work for at least a week. Woohoo! I am counting down the days until we leave and head to North Myrtle Beach on Sunday. I love going to the beach and having some relaxation time but that is not the only reason that I am excited about this trip. This will be the FIRST time that we have gotten to stay at the condo we purchased a month ago. We did a quick 10-minute walk through to look it over but we haven’t gotten to stay there before. That has me really excited!
The other reason that I am excited is that Joseph and Kayla and the kids are going with us. I wish Ashleigh could go but she lives in Alaska and that is just a tad too long of a trip. I also asked my other son in Tennessee if he and his family could come down and let’s all have a fun time. Bu, it is Vacation Bible School week and he and my DIL both teach classes. So, I guess it will just be Joe and me along with Joseph’s family. Emersyn is starting to make plans and wanted to see what the pools looked like. Lol! She did a little dance when she got in my car and found some beach toys that I had bought. It is amazing how a sand bucket and little shovel can make you so happy when you are four. I doubt if that will thrill her when she turns 16. Lol! This will be little Beckham’s first trip to the Atlantic Ocean. I am already starting to lay out all of my R+F sunscreens, the last thing I want is anyone to get sunburned. It will be interesting with all of us being under the same roof. Joe and I are not used to having a lot of noise or kids running around so there might be a small adjustment phase. Lol!
You know that I believe that looking good is not dependent upon how much you spend or where you purchase your clothes. On my way home from Tennessee the other day I stopped at Target and went in to buy a few things. While I was there I decided to check out the clothes and I came out with this dusty lilac top by Knox Rose. I am not sure if it was the color, which I adore, the embroidered panel down the front, or the cute tassels on the sleeve that caught my eye first. It didn’t really matter which was first because they were all important. This is an off the shoulder style but I didn’t feel like wearing it that way so I didn’t. Problem solved. Lol!!!
I am seriously in love with these Dawna earrings. These are 4.5″ long and I love how they just dust the top of my shoulder. Yes, I know that they are large and showy. SO WHAT? You can rock these earrings and not only that, you will have people want to know where they are from. They are pale pink with navy accents and I like to wear these with jeans. When I wear statement earrings you will notice that my necklace is either dainty or very long. I don’t want two statement pieces close to each other. Because of the panel on the top, I didn’t feel the need for a necklace at all. Notice the cuff bracelet? It is the Kensie multi-colored leather magnetic bracelet. It mimics the layered look without the hassle. This is adjustable from 8″ to 8.5″ and the magnetic closure makes it very easy to put on and take off. If you are interested in any items from Plunder just go to plunderdesign.com/taniastephens.![Dawna](http://<div class="shopthepost-widget" data-widget-id="0">
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Did you guys all buy this clutch when I posted it the other day? This was a purchase that I made when I was in Nashville at a store called Francesca’s. The clutch was available online but now it is sold out! I bet it is because I posted about it. Lol!!! Never fear, I found some more cute summer bags all under $50.00.
These jeans! ? Here is a fun way to wear the raw hem jeans if you don’t like the hem hanging down. Also, if you think that ankle pants look like they are just not long enough and that you have outgrown your jeans, then turn up the hem and all at once they are super cute and look perfect! This pair is by Sneak Peek and they are several years old but here are some that would work just as well.
Today is June the 1st and I wanted to start the month with a giveaway! I am loving the book, Girl, Go Wash Your Face. Every chapter starts with a “lie” that she used to tell herself and how she has learned to overcome the lie. Such as “I am shy and timid.” That was a lie that I always said but the truth is that I was just afraid of rejection so I kept quiet. I am learning to overcome the fear and to let my voice be heard. What is a lie that you told, or tell, yourself? I will be giving away this book to someone so be sure to comment. Also, if you know someone who could use some encouragement, send them here and maybe they will see that what they have been telling themselves is simply a lie.
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Oh so happy that you get to spend time with your family at the condo! Have fun! Love the top and jeans on you!
Love your blog and would enjoy the book. thanks!
Congrats on your condo! We have rented one for several years and have the family come with us!
Change of pace but so much fun! This year I am taking puzzles and games for all and try not to be
on social media all the time ( 5 and 9 year olds). You always look great and have great ideas to put
outfits together. Keep up the good work!
Cathy
I always used to tell myself that “once I lose weight I can wear cute clothes again”. That’s what happens when you’re super skinny in high school and early 20’s but as two kids and life creeps up on you, I weigh a little bit more than when I was 20 and always into the latest fashion. My 23 year old daughter is the one that helps push me out of my comfort zone and helps me shop, but I still always have that nagging voice in my head that says “when you lose 20 lbs you can go buy some new clothes.
We will be there too, south of MB! Maybe we’ll get to meet by some chance!
Tania, when I saw your picture today I exclaimed, “Holy cow, how cute!” Love that outfit. Will check out that book too. I know how afraid I am of rejection. I’m sure I’m not alone in battling lies like “No one really cares” or “You have nothing to contribute.” Thank God that’s not what HE tells us!!!!!!!
I love the color of the top. Would never have thought it came from Target. We’re having VBS at our church next week. I am on the Snacks team! That book is definitely something I need to read, since I will soon be job hunting at age 58.
My lie is that my self worth is based on the numbers on a scale. Your blog has helped to show me that we women after the age of 50 need not worry about looking good! We can! I have found that if I can dress nicely and accentuate the positive assets, most folks don’t zerro in on my “fluffy” parts. LOL. I am enjoying reading Discerning the Voice of God, by Priscilla Shirer. She is a new author for me and I LOVE her way of teaching….practical and insightful! Thanks for your blog! You inspire me!
Have a GREAT vacation, enjoy every minute of your family time! Would you consider including some tips on how you style your hair? That seems to fit perfectly in “50 Is Not Old”
I love your information. I have to wear a uniform (for the last 7 years) so I don’t get to dress up often. And now I forgot how. Thanks for reminding me.