Call Me Converted - I'm a Vest Lover

Week 3 of the Fall Style Me Challenge with Alison. Here are the previous weeks posts: Week 1 and Week 2 if you want to see those. I won't delay much longer, here are Days 10-16:

Day 10

I was trying to figure out a way to wrap this pretty blanket scarf, the people on YouTube make it look much easier.

Day 11

I am totally loving this outfit. I wasn't totally sold on the whole puffer vest thing, but Old Navy has a light weight one, so it makes it makes it a little better to wear, not so much bulk.

Day 12

I absoultely love these leopard wedges! They are actually pretty comfy, and they are on clearance right now at Target, even better! The scarf is super comfy and I love the colors.

Day 13

Again the vest, love it! Paired with the plaid shirt is perfect. One of my favorite outfits!

Love these  boots! I bought them in cognac too. These are the wide calf and they are totally perfect!

Day 14

This day was a little too warm for my liking so I put a t-shirt under the military style jacket. Super comfortable

Day 15

Fancy sweatshirt, grey jeans and a military jacket for those cool mornings.

Day 16

This outfit called for a striped shirt with a neutral sweater under it. I thought that it was just missing something, so I added the leopard scarf and I love how the you can see the striped shirt through the sweater and peeking out behind the leopard scarf.

Can't wait to see what Alison has in store for us next week! Until then, be safe and dress well :)

Oh and guess what didn't show up this week? My jean jacket...it's a first, maybe I don't need JJA afterall :)

Go see other fall challenge styler's take on the same outfits!

Deena | Christy | Jordan | Carrie C. | Shaunacey | Danielle | Beth | Joy | Sarah | 

Leslie | Katie | Jennifer | Carrie M. | Lisa | Mary | Sheila | Lana | Lauren | Anna | Alison

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Feathers and Flowers

I've had this skirt from Loft for a while now, but have never paired it like this before. I'm not entirely sure the scarf goes, but it was comfy and I didn't feel like wearing a necklace, ever feel like that? But I like how the skirt seems like polka dots from afar, but in reality they are little feathers (or what looks like feathers?)

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Some Randoms:

1.

Remember how I told you I went to my college for an Alumni BBQ? Well they are having a photo contest. I would be forever grateful if you guys could just click the link and like the picture via your FB account. It's that easy, no signing up, nothing. I win a giftcard to Amazon. The top 4 spots win, currently I am 5th and 6th...thanks guys, you are the best! I have until October 6th. Here's the link:

https://www.facebook.com/lmualumni/photos/a.10152275448980957.1073741827.175517010956/10152275449760957/?type=3&theater

and this is the picture I submitted for Baby Fox

 Mini Fox also got some action, here's her link:

https://www.facebook.com/lmualumni/photos/a.10152275448980957.1073741827.175517010956/10152275449760957/?type=3&theater

and her picture I submitted

2.

We're all set for Halloween at our house, okay we have the outfits and no decorations, but the cute outfits are what counts right?

I love that they are matching. I was going to get Mini Fox a pink pair, but Baby Fox insisted that they match.

3.

Finally Mr. is on board with online shopping obsession, habit love. This makes me so excited, he finally understands. He's been buying a ton of polo shirts trying to figure out a brand that fits him. We've found a few new brands to add to the list, he says that shopping online and getting that little email that says your package is on the way, is like Christmas everyday. Yes he's been getting packages almost everyday.

4.

Love taking him on errands and letting him do stuff like this. He loves it and it gets him to go with me on errands. It's really sad, this mall we went to is in the process of getting a make over, but first they need to get rid of a lot of the tenants, so half of the stores are closed and there hasn't been a food court since we moved here 5 years ago. Hopefully whatever/whenever they upgrade it, it makes this place awesome, it's so close to our we could walk...although right now, there aren't any of my stores in it that I shop at, so I guess that's a good thing.

Such a boy, going the hard way in - through the window of course.

5.

Taylor & Helene are doing a Blogtober14, while I can't promise I can do it everyday...I will participate when I can. 

  
Today's prompt: If I'd won the lottery I would...I'm going to go ahead and assume it's in the millions, like take home of at least 10 million (you know after those pesky taxes and stuff I want at least 10 million), hehe

• Pay off our house
• Put money away for our kids college fund
• Get new cars
• Travel the world...once the kids get a little older (hey I'm realistic), traveling across the world with a 4 year old and 1 year old? No thanks, plus they're not going to remember, we have to at least start doing this cool stuff when they can remember
• In the mean time, we'll just go to Hawaii, and go skiing/snowboarding in cool places. I want to snowboard at Whistler, ski in/ski out lodging a must, obviously.
• But some rental properties, might as well have our money make money for us.  
• Quit my job, but still keep our daycare situation :) 
• Since I don't have a job, find a philanthropy that speaks to my heart.

What would you do with 10 million? 

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My First Curling Wand Review

I've been really bad and didn't take an outfit post this week, but found this on my computer and realized I never posted it. So it seems silly to be wearing this outfit when it's hot and humid outside, but hey, if I don't do it now, it will never get on the blog.

I love how the scarf just ties everything together and makes it a bit more dressed up, when in reality I'm wearing jeans and a t-shirt.

I feel like such a model in this one, the wind blowing through my hair, lol.

*I was not compensated or asked to write this review, I'm just sharing something that I really like, no one knows who I am.

Speaking of hair, I bought the Nume curling wand set. Ever heard of it? No? Well I first heard of it from Jen at From Head To Toe in her Top 10 Must Have Hair Products. I had been thinking I wanted a curling wand for a while, but couldn't justify the price, but she had a coupon code for $151 off! So what was $250 was only $99, I figured hey I get 5 curling wands in one, why not?! Guess what? I just checked and her coupon code still works, enter jensummer at checkout. **I tried googling youtube coupon codes for this and a bunch came up, so there's always a coupon code out there to use, just need to find it!

So I ordered it and anxiously waited for it to get here. I was so excited when it showed up!

What it looks like fresh out of the box.

It's like Christmas, I'm so exited!

There are 5 interchangeable wands that comes in this handy case

Even comes with a heat protectant glove, must have, this thing is HOT, my first use I barely brushed the wand against my shoulder and it bubbled up and left a nice little mark.

Here is everything laid out. You get a 32mm, 25mm, 19mm barrel, reverse barrel, which starts from 13mm from the tip to 25mm at the base, and last but not least the pearl (you can guess what Mr. said about this one).

So far I am LOVING them. Granted I have only tried the 3 barrels and not the reverse or pearl.  What I like to do is use the 19mm and then the next day I get a more wavy look. This is actually after I've just used it a few hours ago.

This is I've just washed my hair, let it dry and then I section my hair into 6 pieces, curl with the 19mm and go to bed. When I wake up I comb my fingers through my hair for an awesome look. Here's what it looks like after night 1:

And then I slept on it again and here it is the next day. Still slightly wavy, but totally perfect for a casual day out and about.

So if you are thinking about a curling wand get this one, it's only $99, plus you get a free bottle of Argan Oil. I use that usually on day two when my hair is slightly frizzy, it tames those wild hairs. Not sure if that's how you're supposed to use it, but it works for me!

Let me know if you have a curling wand or are going to get and how it works out for you! I'd love to know.

When I use the other two wands I'll let you know how it works for me.

In case you were wondering why there are wet mark on the pavers next to me...this is why:

There's that pose again

And he's back in the pool!

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