SMALL WARDROBE STYLE CHALLENGE

50 IS NOT OLD | SMALL WARDROBE STYLE CHALLENGEIt is time for day 2 of the small wardrobe style challenge. If you did not see yesterday’s post, go here, and see how I styled a plain gray sweater and a pair of maroon pants. I told my sister on the telephone this morning that I was worried about doing this post. I was afraid everyone would say, “Come on already, we’ve seen the sweater and pants, show us something different.” I couldn’t have been more wrong! You gurls are so supportive with this challenge. I only hope that I can pull it off. Lol!50 IS NOT OLD | SMALL WARDROBE STYLE CHALLENGEBefore we continue, I have just got to show you this!!! I went to the mailbox this afternoon and there was a package inside addressed to me. I didn’t get too excited because Joe is the Ebay KING. The account is in my name, so I get packages all the time but they are really his. When I saw the return address was from South Africa I started doing a happy dance. You should have heard me squeal. Petra, a follower, emailed me quite a while back just to say hi. In her email, I noticed that she had a web page, so I decided to check it out. I saw that she had gorgeous handmade greeting cards and I emailed her asking if she sold the cards. I offered to put her cards on the blog and see if others would be interested in purchasing her cards. She was thrilled that I liked her cards, but she had never sold them, she only gives them out to friends. A couple weeks later she asked for my address, so I thought she was going to send me a card. 50 IS NOT OLD | SMALL WARDROBE STYLE CHALLENGE 50 IS NOT OLD | SMALL WARDROBE STYLE CHALLENGEI was blown away when I opened the package and saw all the goodies. She sent me loads of beautiful cards, a couple tea towels and a table top scarf that she had made, plus some chocolate! Oh my goodness, I was speechless. I have had companies gift me with items, but they want something in return. I think this is the first time I have ever received something from a reader just because they liked my blog. I will admit that I shed a tear or two. Thank you, Petra, you  made my day?50 IS NOT OLD | SMALL WARDROBE STYLE CHALLENGEI changed my jewelry, purse, and shoes, this is what I mean by subtle wardrobe changes. I added a topper piece, and the whole look is now different.
50 IS NOT OLD | SMALL WARDROBE STYLE CHALLENGEThe plaid jacket is fairly new, I bought it a couple weeks ago at Cato Fashions. This is a perfect jacket for the fall, it is lightweight and the colors just scream fall. I wore this same blazer/jacket a couple weeks ago with a pencil skirt, see here. You can dress this jacket up or wear it casual, and since it is on sale for 15.99, you had better hop on over and see if they still have your size. Haha


50 IS NOT OLD | SMALL WARDROBE STYLE CHALLENGEI left on my Mason earrings from Plunder, but I have changed up the necklace. This is the first piece of Plunder that I bought. My friend Tiffany (who sells Plunder) came into the lumber company wearing this necklace. She said that she had just gotten it that day. I told her I wanted it, and I wanted it right then. She just laughed, took it off, and said she would order her another one. That is how I got hooked! This necklace is called the Tarah, and it is very showy. This is a heavy duty necklace, there is nothing cheap about this necklace. 50 IS NOT OLD | SMALL WARDROBE STYLE CHALLENGEI am wearing the perfect boots for  fall. This is called the Bethesda and it is by White Mountain. White Mountain is a brand that I have purchased many times in the past, so when they asked me to do a collaboration, I was pretty happy. If you have ever purchased a pair of shoes from this company, then you know about the quality and the comfort. What caught my eye from the beginning was the color. I am calling this fawn, but on their website they call it grey. It is a mix of brown and grey, like a taupe. This is a true suede boot with a 2.5 inch heel. They feature a half zipper and pull tabs at the top to help with getting them on and off. These boots are already on sale but use the code FLAVOR25 and enjoy another 25% off.
50 IS NOT OLD | SMALL WARDROBE STYLE CHALLENGEI am not sure I would have put this tote with this outfit. I picked it because of the colors in the necklace, but it is almost too MUCH of a pop of color. This is another no name purse that I picked up from a vendor in town. I liked the color, and I liked the style alright. I don’t usually like a bucket bag, but the color convinced me to spend the 40.00.
50 IS NOT OLD | SMALL WARDROBE STYLE CHALLENGEThis is just to show you the way I wore the jacket during the day. I don’t like to keep a jacket buttoned, I always feel too confined.
50 IS NOT OLD | SMALL WARDROBE STYLE CHALLENGEI hope you liked my small wardrobe style challenge outfit #2. This has been pretty fun so far, but I am afraid it will get tougher as the week goes on. Lol! Let me hear your comments.

50 IS NOT OLD | SMALL WARDROBE STYLE CHALLENGEFor my treat from Rodan and Fields, I will give a mini eye cream to anyone who becomes a PC before the end of the month. If you would like to sign up as a consultant and you purchase a 395.00 kit, then I will gift you with a full-size Multi-Function Eye Cream, a retail value of 62.00. Go for one of the bigger kits, and I will gift you the brand new Lash Boost Holiday special, a 150.00 retail value. To order go to: www.tstephens5.myrandf.com or to sign up as a consultant go to www.tstephens5.myrandf.biz

As a little Plunder Halloween Special, I am offering treats and no tricks to you. Everyone who places an order over 50.00 from Plunder (excluding tax and shipping) will receive a pair of earrings from me. If you sign up as a consultant under me, then I will send you a Paige bracelet. To place an order go to: www.plunderdesign.com/party/taniastephens

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  1. Tania, I try not to miss a day on your blog and am so glad that I subscribed. Your style challenge has given me another reason to revisit my closet. I probably have things where all I would need is one new piece to give it a whole new look and purpose. If everyone is like me they have odds and ends to outfits where one part of it doesn’t fit or something has gotten a stain. Now, finding other ways to wear these random pieces is a challenge that I am using your style ideas to accomplish. God Bless You and keep up your great work for all of us who are style challenged.

  2. Tania, I love this challenge and the different ways you can style 2 basic pieces of clothing. At the end of your week of styling, would you be able to put all 7 photos on your blog so they can be seen altogether side by side for comparison vs having to go back to the previous day? That would be helpful for me and perhaps others. Thank you!

  3. Tania this is great! I just LOVE the ideas and variations- keep em coming!!?

  4. I’m so not a bucket bag woman myself, Tania, but that colour is a wee bit hard to resist, I agree 🙂 and your necklace!!! I don’t wear necklaces very often because I always end up with a rash but dear style lords in heaven, I’d go through some itch for that piece xoxo

  5. Complete success on both outfits! I’m copying yesterday’s look today with what I have in my closet. I really appreciate this challenge, since my retirement wardrobe (and clothing budget) are small. Many thanks!!

  6. I love this jacket and Cato is a great store for inexpensive pieces. One thing I love about it is how the store is setup to be color matching. Need something Red? Then they group all the red things in spots, so you don’t have to search and search! It’s hard for me to pay a lot of money on pieces, while I know you get what you pay for my thinking is I’d rather have lots of variety for one season vs. limited for several seasons.

  7. Melesa Garrison says:

    A subtle change made an entire wardrobe difference. How kind of Perta, and the cards are just beautiful!

  8. Good morning! Wow, you certainly had a fun day yesterday! How special to receive such a gift of love from as far away as Africa! You are blessed! I loved the cards too! And we are blessed by your posts every morning – I so look forward to them & your comments. It’s like we’re visiting! I LOVE that necklace too! And the boots are fabulous!

    I rec’d the Rodan & Fields gift you sent me & thank you SO MUCH! I really loved the Micro-dermabrasion paste! it made my face feel like a baby’s skin! What a treat!

  9. Wow, you wear the best necklaces!
    Also, those cards are beautiful!!!! How sweet of her!

    Thanks for hosting the link up:)

  10. Glenda Braun says:

    Love the change. Love the jacket. Had a plaid one should have kept it. Lol