Fashion, Bling, and other Girly Things

Monday, January 4, 2016

Mic Check--Who's There?!

{Sweater: H&M} {Jeans: American Eagle} {Boots: Charlotte Russe}

{Sunglasses: RayBan} {Necklace: Versona Love}

Mic Check, One Two, One Two--is anyone still out there?! Omgsh I feel like it has been a lifetime since my last post. I hated to stop blogging, but I had so much "life" going on and I just needed a break. But, I am back--ready to start this New Year and fill you in on where I have been!

As most of you know, I started a new job in July and it has been one of the best things ever, I am so incredibly happy at my job and it is truly fulfilling. It keeps me super busy though, like no down time during the day at all, so when I get home, sometimes there just aren't a lot of brain cells left for the blog-o-sphere!

For my job, I took my state licensing classes and test at the end of November, so I was really concentrating on that--and I passed! So as of this month I will officially be a state licensed mortgage originator and I am SO happy about that!

Plus, I just felt like I needed more time to focus on my friends and family--I am a crazy social person, my family even calls me a gypsy, but for a little while there I was so consumed by work and blogging and "adulting", that I was letting my social life slide--no bueno--so I have been trying to keep a better balance and it has me feeling so refreshed!

I am feeling like it's time to come back though, I miss my blogging babes and my creative outlet--so bring it on 2016!

Linked with:
Fizz and Frosting, Still Being Molly, Pink Sole, Confident Twosday

Hope you all have been so fabulous

oxox,

Monday, November 16, 2015

Fool Proof

{Tunic: Target Similar} {Necklace: Versona OBSESSED on major sale!}

{Jeans: American Eagle} {Boots: Old Navy LOVE}

Hi Fashionistas!

So sorry I was MIA last week--I spent the weekend in NYC and it was beyond fabulous. The weather was insanely gorgeous, we shopped a ton, and ate at Aria Wine Bar--which I highly suggest to anyone visiting. It served delicious Italian Food and at AH-mazing prices, just make sure you get there early to avoid a crazy long wait!

This week I am staying up in the Cleveland area taking my licencing classes to become a mortgage loan originator! I am super pumped, but will have to take the actual test after the classes, so fingers crossed!

With all these weeks of traveling, life has been a little crazy and I have been missing my little family at home tons, so when it comes to clothes--I don't want to have to use much brain power! Tunics, with chunky necklaces, have literally been my go-to! I actually bought this particular tunic in purple too because I loved it so much. It's a combo you can't mess up, and who doesn't love that!?

Have a great Monday

oxox,

Monday, November 2, 2015

New Ways to Wear Old Favorites

{Poncho: Target} {Boots: Payless} {Dress: thrifted IN LOVE}

{Necklaces: Express & Versona Similar & Similar}

Poncho's have been a total staples in my closet the past two years or so--so finding some new ways to wear them is a must! One of my go-to's this year has been to pair them with a dress. It makes them more work appropriate and dresses them up a bit, while still staying warm and cozy!

Did everyone have a good Halloween weekend?! I didn't dress up--lame old lady--but I loved seeing everyone's creative looks!

P.S. I will be in NYC coming up this Friday through Monday--any of my blogging babes going to be in town?! I would love to grab coffee or a drink!

Have a fabulous Monday Fashionistas

oxox,

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Wednesday Wishes: Leopard and Lace

Flats//Skirt//Top//Lipstick//Clutch//Sunnies

Monday, October 26, 2015

Express Yourself

{Jeans: Express} {Kimono: Express} {Top: Express LOVE}

{Watch: c/o Daniel Wellington} {Purse: Steve Madden @ Burlington}

Happy Monday Fashionistas!

Did you all have a good weekend?! Mine was really awesome--I have been on the go for weeks and this weekend I got to slow it down, have some down time with the hubby, and focus on things I enjoy doing. I even worked out--twice--who am I?!

Also, wearing flare jeans again, makes me feel like my high school self. And, you know what? I don't hate it! I really had a hard time finding the right pair though. I went to every store I could think of and tried on a ton of different styles. I am pear shaped and the wrong fit can be a disaster for me.

I also have to admit, I have never tried on a pair of Express Jeans. Not really sure why, just always got my denim elsewhere. Well, now I am hooked (and no, this isn't a sponsored post, despite the whole look pretty much being from there), like seriously, why did no one ever let me in on this little secret?! I can't speak for all ladies, but for my pear shaped fashionistas--don't walk, RUN, to your nearest Express and try on the flares!

oxox,

Monday, October 12, 2015

50 Seasons of Gray

{Sweater: Express Similar} {Pants: American Eagle}

{Sunnies: Jessica Simpson LOVE}

{Boots: Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse}

Its Monday--and for some of you, today is a holiday. And, I won't lie--I am totally hating on you right now! It is going to be a gorgeous day, and let's be real, I am sure there aren't many of those left here in the good ole state of Ohio.

I had an amazing weekend, I got to spend it up in Cleveland at a work conference, which I know, doesn't sound all that fun ha! But, it was inspiring and interesting, plus getting to hit the town in the evenings with all my co-workers (and even winning $150 at the casino) didn't hurt.

If there is one color I have been gravitating to in EVERY season this year--it is gray. I can't get enough and this sweater joined the club about a month ago and has been on repeat ever since! Gray jeans are next on my "to find" list--anyone have any good suggestions?!

Have a fabulous day Fashionistas

oxox,

Monday, October 5, 2015

Power Shoes and Power Moves

{Shoes: Charlotte Russe} {Pants: Old Navy} {Cardi: Loft}

{Clutch: Edith Marie Jewelry} {Shirt: Express Similar}

Can we go back and redo the weekend? I wasn't ready!

Ah-time is just flying by lately and I have been loving every minute. But, when you are so busy, sometimes, something's gotta give!

Blogging has been SO fun and such a great creative outlet for me--but I am also kinda competitive and a perfectionist, so I can make it into more of a chore/job than something I do for fun.

It can be challenging seeing other people's blog really growing and thriving (and I am SOO cheering them on!), but I don't have the kind of time/drive it takes to make that happen right now.

I have been LOVING my new job--and as much as I wish blogging paid the bills, it doesn't. So I want to focus more on my new career and all the places that it can take me!

But, I am not ready to give up this little space and all my blogger babes just yet.

So, I am going to be making a little change around here. I will be posting everyone Monday and will most likely keep it to just one day a week for now. I want to post more quality content and stuff you all can really enjoy and dig into. There may be a little more writing thrown in as well, with a whole lot of fashion (as usual! ha!).

I hope you all will still stick around and see what the future holds for my little corner of the internet!

oxox,

Monday, September 28, 2015

Fall 101

{Shirt: Old Navy Similar} {Pants: Old Navy} {Tee: Joe Fresh}

{Booties: Off Broadway} {Purse: Target}

Plaid for fall, is like florals in spring, a staple--nothing groundbreaking. Yet, every year I get excited to break it out, pair it with boots, and enjoy the season!

Hope you all had a great weekend

oxox,

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Walk With Me

With life moving at a crazy pace, Instagram is sometimes my go-to when it comes to outfit pics. I have worn so many recently that I love, but that haven't made it to the blog. So, I wanted to walk you down Instagram Lane and link some of the products for you as well.

Plus, shameless plug, make sure you are following me on IG--@fashion_bling_girlythings to see all my latest looks (and a lot of pictures of my dogs ha #crazydoglady!)