Ankle Bitters.

Why not step into the begining of the week with a pair of any of these lovely ankle boots? I am lovin' this style of boot right now and these boots look good with jeans, tights, leggins and so on. Check these out and find some inspiration to wear the ones you have..... or, have a new found reason to go buy a new pair for yourself.

Givenchy-wild ankle boots

Gucci




Purple: Savior boots, Brown: Pancy boots, Black: AK cmi



Not Rated- saba island





Nine West-dark natural leather

KORS-Michael Kors, hayley lace-up booties

Tory Burch- melrose 3

Steve Madden-Fold

Steve Madden-fieona

Here are some great styles worn with the Ankle Bitters....hopefully these will create some ideas in your pretty little heads!

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Picks of the week.

Whether it is warm and sunny, or chilly and in need of some extra layering, scarves tend to be something we often see as part of a stylish outfit. Here are some pics of some styles that I liked of these stylish people and their scarves.

Love....





Here are some longer styles.






Notice that the scarf will add a nice touch to the, already, cute outfit.

Nice added color to a basic top.

Of course looks nice on the dressier side too

Men are sportin' them too....

Here are some different ideas to give you......

A little more creative around the waist...

I really like these knit scarves and you can find these, along many other styles, for as low as $5.25 here: simplytouchedonline.com
















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What you wear underneath DOES make a difference.

Bras oh bras....where to begin? As my, very wise, mom told me once "A good bra is definitely something we should buy for ourselves as we get older and especially after having kids, yet it is the one thing that we don't really buy". I have to say that she has never been more right! She made that comment when my two kids and I were visiting her in Lakewood, CO and after she made that comment, she took me to buy 3 good, supportive, contouring bras. That has seriously been the best gift (okay for being an adult;) she has gotten me. I love my Warner's contouring bras, and they are very reasonably priced too! A good fitting bra improves your look in general, how you look underneath your clothes, and it helps with your posture. My suggestion would be to go get fitted, yes you can do it yourself but I say to have it done, and invest in at least 3 good bras. Even if they are a little more expensive than you are used to, trust me, you won't be sorry you did. I can't tell you how much better I look in tighter shirts with my good bras and how much more confident I am when wearing a more fitted shirt. I have posted some great selections from Warner's bras, that are very reasonably priced, and they have many, many more to choose from for all sizes here:barenecesities.com . Also, there are many brands that offer great support and fits....I just happen to be a new fan of Warner's! Oh, and they feel so nice, sleek and soft on your skin too!



Elements of bliss contour:$24.00

Sleek undrwire contour:$26.40





















Unslippables contour $25.60



Invisible bliss underwire:$25.60



Daisy lace soft cup: $24.00














Here are some awsome styles, from Fashion Form bras, for those tops that we love but cannot go with out a bra with. Seriuosly, don't go with out one if you know you probably shouldn't. Find a speciality bra for that low back, strapless, or low cut front top. There are many more of these specialty bras found here: fashionform.com . Just thought I would show that they are out there!

**OK, one more thing. ALWAYS wear a nude colored bra under a white, or very pale colored, t-shirt or fitted blouse....looks nicer, cleaner, classier and more put together.

Love the look.

So here are some styles that caught my eye, for one thing or another, and I thought I would share this inspiration with you all! I always like to disect an outfit and take a certain "look" or "piece" from it and add it to my own style. Check these out and see if you take anything from them too!

OK, first of all, LOVE the boots! I also really like the contrast in colors and, as I posted before, brown on black is really in right now. And, if I don't say so myself....I am diggin' it!

Always love the t-shirt and jeans, and I also like the all black with some stand-out jewelry. Great casual look.

So, being that it is fall and the weather is cooler in most places right now, I would probably replace the sandals with some closed toed or even peek-a-boo toed heels,or some cute ankle or knee high boots. Really like the scarf with the outfit too and, again, can't go wrong with a scarf for some extra style.

Love the black tights, ankle strap heel, and.....everything. Such an easy look to get, and can wear this anywhere.

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Work with what you got.

While we would all love to go on weekly (even monthly!) shopping sprees and constantly have new outfits and new looks, the reality of settling for what we have in our closet right now is true to many of us. However, there are many pieces sitting in those closets, and jewelry boxes, that can be paired with other pieces you have hanging around to create some "new" looks and outfits for you. Here are some pics I found to aid in inspiring you to get creative with what you currently have in your closet.

Jackets are great with jeans right now, and any cute top you might have when worn under your jacket or vest looks great. It doesn't have to be a fur vest but, as I read on the blog of BR Magazine, you can always go to a thrift store or vintage store and look for some type of fur vest or scarf there...throwing on a scarf will insantly add to your look as well.

These are all pretty standard pieces that most of us can find in our wardrobe. Simply roll those jeans up a little, pull out that over sized sweater, or go buy an inexpensive pair of leggins'...they can be paired with so much and they always look great with many different styles of boots too.

Remember that adding a bold necklace to a simple tank or tee or turtle neck, will always give some extra style to the outfit.

Pull out one of those dresses from last season...or longer...and throw on some kickin' boots with a great necklace and those hot glasses, and no one will guess that the entire outfit is not something recently purchased. The short trench coats are great and go with just about everything. Definitely worth investing in one....works season after season and never dissapoints!

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Style DO for 30's.

I think most of us who are approaching our thirties,or have reached them already, have gone through that question in our head of "am I really dressing for my age?", or "am I dressing too young for my age?". It is a hard time in the fashion world because you want to feel stylish and look good, yet, you don't want to feel like you're trying too hard to have a certain style and look. I know that having kids has made this dilemma even more challenging for me. I want to look like a cute, stylish mom with out looking like I am shopping in the Jr.'s department. So, here is a DO for when you are rummaging through your closet for something stylish to wear. Remember that this is just suggestion, as you should always wear what fits and flatters your figure and also what you are comfortable in. The more comfortable you are with what you are wearing, the more confident you will feel=the more style you will exude.

*Reverse the proportions: If you are wearing a tighter, more fitting pair of jeans, then wear a looser top such as a cute button up, a blouse or even a knit shirt un tucked. Blazers always look good with this fit too. The same goes the other way, if you are wearing a looser fit jean, usually with a wider leg, then go with a more fitted shirt. These proportions will balance your shape.

* Kick up your look by wearing some brighter colors with your blouses and then adding pretty jewelry! Also, add some extra jewelry when even wearing t-shirt and jeans. You'll be surprised with the extra style you'll feel when adding it to your casual look.





Here are some styles of flaterring jeans for you to see and, hopefully, help with some ideas when shopping for those figure flattering jeans.....


Seven's Trouser fit: no price listed but great style to see for some ideas

Blue Couture Trouser: As low as $34.00

Levi's 505 broken dark washed: $44.00

Great Skinny Jean fit by Rich and Skinny Jeans, found at Nordstroms:$161.00

New Port catalog, Straight leg fit: $39.00

The straight leg by Seven- 7 For all man kind: $165.00

Need some inspiration? Here are some classic beauties you can look to, who all have great, age appropriate style whether they are all glammed up or staying more casual.

Eva Longoria

Reece Witherspoon

Gabrielle Union

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