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My Black Friday Purchases

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Good Morning Everyone!


Sighing….. I have one more big dinner to cook for in a few weeks then I can relax. 


I hope you all had a great week. There was a lot going on in the office this week so I am glad that it is ending. 


I found some wonderful items during Black Friday. I never go out and honestly, I don’t see the need to since you can order online and get the same deals. 


I told my friend, “if people are fighting over chicken sandwiches I sure don’t want to go out on Black Friday”! 


So let’s get into my favorite items so far….




Ann Taylor, Ann Taylor! I love Ann Taylor. Honestly, it is the best website to find great, elegant, and timeless pieces for your wardrobe. 


I simply adore these velvet slingbacks from Ann Taylor Loft. I have been wearing them all week and they are so comfy! You will NOT regret getting a pair. 
Even the bows add tons of elegance. 



I had to get them in both colors!

The next purchase that I made were these beautiful suede polka dot pumps from Ann Taylor.

The polka dots are gold!


I could not pass up this crystal flower sweater from Ann Taylor Loft. I believe it is sold out in regular sizes. The only size that is available is in the plus sizes.

I also could not pass up this chic emerald stole from Ann Taylor. The color is perfect and so is the feel. I love wearing this!


It looks great with my vintage clip earrings that I just ordered from eBay.

And lastly, I found this really affordable pink blush velvet sunglass case from H&M. I tried to locate it online but could not find it. Sorry!
I purchased more items and I have more pieces that I am stalking like this velvet kimono from Ann Taylor. 


Gorgeous, isn’t it? I am trying to wait a bit longer. I am curious about some of your finds. Did you guys buy anything that you adore over Black Friday weekend?

My husband purchased an iRobot Roomba from QVC. We named him Alfred (Batman’s butler). I do like it but it’s a little weird seeing him clean the floor. I not quite sure how I feel about robots in the house but I guess that is where we are headed. 

Have a great weekend and I will be posting a video of all of these finds if you wish to see them. 

Thanks for reading!


(photos via Mrs. Shockley)

Satin Skirts

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Good Morning Everyone,


And we made it! We made it through another Thanksgiving holiday. I hope everyone had a wonderful time with their families. 


We did. It was nice having my step-sons home and my brother and his wife were over also. It was very nice. 


In today’s post, I wanted to share my recent scary purchase. I purchased a satin skirt. 

Now I have been seeing these everywhere. J.Crew, Ann Taylor and H&M. In fact, that is where I made my purchase. 
I was so paranoid about making this purchase. I did try it on in the store and I am glad that I did. I would have never purchased it online. I have hips and these skirts look so slender. I didn’t think it would fit me right but it did and it looks great!

Since this skirt is so dressy I wanted to keep my tops a little more casual. I wore this to the office about a week ago and I was very pleased with how it fit and how comfy it was. 

If you are thinking about making a satin skirt purchase I would recommend it. It would be a wonderful addition to any wardrobe. 

Enjoy your Monday!



(photos via Mrs. Shockley)

An Elegant Gold Purse Chain…

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Good Morning Everyone and Happy Wednesday,


One day before turkey day! Yay! I am looking forward to spending time with my family this Thanksgiving. We are having just a few people over and my step-sons. It should be quiet and cozy.

Now on to our regularly scheduled program. A few months ago I shared the beautiful purse below on my Youtube channel.

This is called the Kedeiviel and is still available I might add. It comes with a strap but I really wanted a gold chain. 
So I went and searched on Amazon and found this gold purse chain for only $7.99 and thought I would give it a try. I love it but it was just a little too short for me. So I thought, “well at $7.99 and free shipping why not try this again”. 

This is what it looks like on your shoulder. 
So I went back on their website and ordered another size. This one is PERFECT for me! I love the length and the quality is pretty good for $7.99!

Here is what this size looks like on my shoulder. 
Honestly, I could not be happier and I am glad that I took a chance and ordered another size. I will be able to use both of these chains on other purses if I wanted. 

I hope that you enjoyed this chic and affordable find. And I also want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and a wonderful weekend! Take care.




(photos via Mrs. Shockley)


Affordable Vintage Inspired Earrings

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Good Morning Everyone!


I have been feeling wiped out for the last few weeks. I don’t know if it’s the weather or all of my lists that I have going on. 


I am just about finished with Christmas shopping and I have most of my Thanksgiving feast purchased. The only items I have left are the fresh ingredients which I try to wait until the last minute to buy. 


Today I wanted to share a lovely and affordable find. With the holidays fast approaching I thought these beautiful Victoria Style Earrings from Amazon would be the pretty item to add to your holiday outfit!

These are called the BriLove Victorian Style Clip-On Earrings and they come in eight different colors!

I purchased the champagne, ruby, and the emerald. They are so beautiful and comfy! Each set comes with its own gift box and jewelry pouch. There are even extra stones and an extra comfy pad for each set. 


The emerald…
The ruby…
And the champagne, my favorite!



The price is only $12.99 each and free shipping! I am thinking about going back and ordering more colors. Maybe the amethyst or the navy. 

I hope you all enjoyed this find and order a pair for yourself!


Enjoy!





(photos via Mrs. Shockley)






My Nightwear Collection

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Hello Everyone!


Sorry for the no-post on Monday. I was wiped out from Christmas decorating on Sunday. I am grateful that we had Monday off. That helped! I had a request to show what my nightwear collection looked like.


At the time of the request, I was working on getting new nightgowns. It is really cold here in Indy. Our high yesterday was below 30 degrees and I needed to get some thicker nightgowns. 


So below are the current nightgowns that I own. They may be a little frumpy to some but it’s cold here and I have step-sons that pop-up and I don’t need to be wearing anything revealing. 

I just purchased this recently. It’s the Secret Treasures Collection from Walmart! Yes, Walmart and I do love it! Now I know that a lot of people are not a fan of Walmart (including myself) but sometimes you can find a great thing or two. 

Here is my second gown from Walmart and it is blue and white. Yay!


My third winter nightgown (also from Walmart). I think I got this a size too big but it works. It is so soft and keeps me warm. 

I have a silk gown that I wear during the summer and winter. I can’t remember where I got this from but here is a similar one if you are interested. 


Here is my last silk gown. I wear this in the summer and spring also. The robe I did find at Walmart but I can not find a link to it. Sorry!

I did feel kind of weird writing this post and posting pictures but I don’t think that I am revealing too much so it should be okay. If you have any sources as to where you find your presentable sleepwear please post it in the comments section below. We all read them and love to hear what others are wearing. 

Thanks for reading!!!

If you wish to read Jennifer L. Scott’s blog post about her nightwear you may view it here.




(photos via Mrs. Shockley)



Ann Taylor Factory ~ Cheap Finds

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Good Morning Everyone,

I had another blog post planned for today but I did not want anyone to miss out on these wonderful deals! 


You know I just keep telling myself, “I will not do any bogus shopping” and without fail a beautiful advertisement will appear somewhere in my social media news feed and pull me away.


I must get stronger but until then take a look at all of these beautiful finds from Ann Taylor Factory.

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I just ordered these extremely chic bow mules. They are suppose to arrive this week. I hope they fit well!




This tweed clutch is another gorgeous find and for $35 why not!

This beautiful and classic funnel neck coat comes in three different colors and goes all the way up to size 18. It’s $113 with an extra 25% off! Take advantage!






This festive beaded sweater comes in two different colors and is perfect for the holidays!

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Faux leather is in and I am trying to find a skirt for myself. But I did not want anyone to miss out on this faux leather wrap skirt for only $53 with 25% off! It goes up to a size 18! 

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I am seriously contemplating buying this beautiful scarlet lily shell. It would be perfect with a beautiful cardigan!

Now we can’t forget about jewelry. A chic look is not complete without it. I love these starburst earrings. They always add just enough sparkle to one’s face. 

A lace sleeve blouse is always lovely. I love this in the putty but it comes in five different colors!

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Block heel pumps are becoming more and more popular! And why not, they are so comfy. I found these for $47 with 25% off and they come in tweed! Yay!

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I am also thinking about ordering one of these manicure kits as well. They come in three different covers and are seriously cheap! It would be a great gift!

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Here’s another great gift. A quilted cosmetic case for under $20. Has a very Chanelish look to it.
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I don’t care what time of year it is I cannot overlook a great floral wrap blouse. This is stunning and may be added to my list! 


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And my last item are these stone huggie earrings. Now I don’t know if they are clip or pierced but they are elegant. I may have to call Customer Service to find out. 

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I do hope that you enjoyed these beautiful, elegant, and affordable finds from Ann Taylor. I hope you all have a great Monday and let me know in the comments section below if you will be making a purchase! I am curious about what my readers love!


(photos via Ann Taylor Factory.com)

Blush for Autumn

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Good Morning Everyone,


Goodness, Halloween is next week and I have begun my holiday list review. It dawned on me this morning that I have to start preparing for Thanksgiving. 


I like to start my turkey shopping as soon as possible. The brand that I like to buy usually sales out pretty quickly here in Indy. 


Yesterday morning, I attended the Coffee Classic Series at the symphony. The performance was called Mozart’s Concerto for a King. The program started at 11:00 a.m. so I took an hour of leave and attended the performance. It was lovely. I really enjoyed having a morning symphony. It eased my mind and I was completely relaxed. I look forward to attending more morning symphonies. 


I wanted to end the week with these beautiful photos of autumn decor from Victoria Magazine. Autumn decor is usually brown’s, yellow’s and orange’s. But I really like how these pastel colors were tastefully done. 

Softly Shaded

I adore this look. The pumpkins are the perfect mauve color and I love the gourds and weathered lanterns. But I would be worried about my dogs picking up the pumpkins and chewing on them.


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Don’t you just love the vintage linens? I am on the look-out for a vintage table linen for home. I have not found one yet but will keep my eyes open. The vintage books are a nice touch and so is the candlelight. 

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 These are gorgeous! I love the botanical greenery and the hydrangea blossoms. The dusty pink pumpkins are a perfect fit in this window box. To read the original article you may see it here.


I hope you all have a great weekend. I will try to upload a video this weekend. I am just trying to figure out what I want it to be about. Enjoy your weekend!








(photos via Victoria Magazine.com)