May OOTD: Living Colorfully

Black can be a great backdrop for a colorful piece. I was inspired by this pin. 

Mine:

Coral tunic: ON

Shorts, sandals, earrings: Walmart

Gold cuff: Target, thrifted

May OOTD: Fabulous Arm Party

TBH, this outfit ended up being less about an "arm party," although I am wearing some pretty bangles, and more about trying this fun scarf-to-vest pin. I've been meaning to try this ideas out for a while now, and it was much easier than I thought it would be! I love the results and will try more styling ideas and different scarves in the future.

Pin:

My outfit:

Pashmina: unknown brand via Thredup

Tee: Zenobia, Family Clothes

Jeggings: Dollar General

Flats: H&M, thrifted

Bag: Blue by Linea Pelle via flea market

Bangles: vintage and dollar store

Earrings: old

May OOTD: Pretty In Pink

I did some hard core color and print mixing today; pretty happy with the results. 

You'll have to forgive me my grogginess though; it's been a busy 24 hours. I babysat at the last minute for a friend's sick DD so said friend could attend her DS's 8th grade graduation. *washes hands 15 times*

Then I stayed up to wait for DH who ended up working a 34 hour shift because some geniuses at Craptastic Company decided it would be a good idea to send two noob employees out to do 21 stops without the proper label scanning equipment. We crawled out of bed at noon today.

But long story short, DH is giving 2 weeks notice to Craptastic Company today because the other job he really wanted finally called and said he will start on June 10th. A big thanks to those of you that were following along with the job oddesy. I really appreciated your encouragement!

Everything's thrifted except the necklace from Kohl's and watch from groopdealz.com.

May OOTD: Favorite Colors

I love color so much in general that it's hard to have favorites anymore, but here are a couple of colors I'm loving right now: aqua/turquoise and radiant orchid/lavender.

Mine is kind of the summer version of this pin:

Mine:

Tee: Zenobia, Family Clothes

Shorts and sandals: Walmart

Bag: Merona, thrifted

Scarf: gift

Earrings and bracelets: dollar store

May OOTD: Animal Kingdom

These monthly style challenges really are a great way to shop your closet and try new combos. Rather than go with one of my many leopard print pieces for today's theme, I was inspired to style my zebra cardigan by Adrien who blogs over at Looks Good From The Back.

I just love how the zebra print looks against the bright blue!

Hers:

Mine:

Zebra cardi: thrifted

Blue dress: thrifted

Flats: Delias, thrifted

Bag: Blue by Linea Pelle, via flea market

Charm necklace: gift

Owl earrings: old

June Style Challenges

Some of you have been asking about new style challenges for June. I'm excited to say that I have created my own style challenge this month, which you can participate in here, and/or on Instagram. (If you wish to follow along on IG, I am under the same username. Please use the hashtag #mvasjunestylechallenge so that others participating can see your fab outfits!)

These are the other style challenges from IG this month, which I will also attempt to participate in. 

Another fun one from Curvy Girl On The Run, and a great one from Don't Go Thrifting Without Me.

It should be a really fun and stylish June!

May OOTD: Patriotic Patsy

OOTD:

Polka dot chambray shirt: Walmart

Striped tee: clothing swap

White lace dress (as skirt): Ross

Red wedges: Merona

Gold tote: Vince Camuto, thrifted

Gold chain bracelet: Walmart

Pearl statement necklace: Target

Anchor earrings: Croft & Barrow, Kohl's

May OOTD: Dressed In Denim

Happy Memorial Day weekend! Remembering the sacrifices of those that served our country.

I wanted to wear something that was light and breezy for today's scorching temps, while still participating in the denim challenge.

Loosely inspired by this pin.

Mine:

Gold/white striped strapless top: thrifted

Lace top (layered underneath): Ross

Jeans: Jordache, Walmart

Loafers: J Crew, thrifted

Bag: Stam replica, thrifted

Shell necklace: souvenir

Tassel necklace: purpleperidot.com

Earrings: Target

May OOTD: Fabulous Flats

I love flats of all kinds, so today's challenge was really fun! These teal, pointy, studded flats are one of my most FAB-U-LOUS pairs. :)

I am also surprised at the versatility of my scalloped hem Target ponte sheath dress. It was fun to remix  it in this look.

Pinspiration:

Mine:

White tee: Zenobia, Family Clothes

Dress: Merona, Target

Leopard Scarf: George, Walmart

Flats: Arizona from JCP, thrifted

Bag: Merona, Target, thrifted

Earrings: Target, thrifted

Watch: groopdealz.com

Poison Ring: vintage

MaY OOTD: Dressed For Success

I may not be dresses for career success, but I'm dressed for winning at life. :)

I'm so pleased with today's color combo; cobalt, turquoise, and blush pink turned out to be such a beautiful combo. I was inspired by this look from the blog Garner Style.

Hers:

Mine:

This outfit was just calling out for my new leopard wedges. I <3 them. :)

BTW, this is one way that plus sized ladies (or anyone) can rock a crop top. They look amazing with high waisted pencil skirts! I have a cobalt cami on underneath, so no danger of it riding up and showing skin.

Cobalt Crop Top: Julia's Closet, thrifted

Ponte Pencil Skirt: Faded Glory, Walmart

Blush Pink Bag: Worthington; thrifted

Leopard Peeptoe Wedges: Mossimo via flea market

Necklace: purpleperidot.com

Earrings: old

Turquoise flower cuff: vintage

Celebration Haul

Hubby got his first paycheck from his awful job, so we each treated ourselves to a couple wants. Hopefully he won't have to work the grueling hours much longer as he has a good chance of getting a different job with a more ethical company. Should find out about that within the next week or two.

Except for the flea market last week, I hadn't been shopping for a couple weeks, but then I saw this pic on Instagram today...

and I HAD to have it! All the following at groopdealz.com

World Map Scarf $12.99 

Isn't it gorgeous??? *dies*

I may have also gotten all this...

Earrings on the right (left were sold out) $4.99

A good inexpensive drapey top option: $12.99

Yet another kimono jacket *drools* $18.99

And yet another drapey cardi, but in gray, because I've been needing a gray cardi 5evah! Goes with everything, only $7.99.

Finally, I pulled the trigger on this skirt from aliexpress.com. $12.70. I lovez it; only prob with shipping from China is that it won't be here for a month. :(

May OOTD: Passion For Fashion

I guess interpretations of today's challenge can be pretty open. I do have a passion for fashion; I have fun with it! I've been wanting to try coral and cobalt together, and was inspired by this look from the blog La Mariposa.

Hers:

Mine:

Tee and sandals: Walmart

Pants: Family Clothes

Bag: Chicos, thrifted

Watch: groopdealz.com

Cuff: Target, thrifted

Necklace: JLo at Kohl's

Earrings: Claire's via flea market

May OOTD: Teal and Turquoise Tuesday

Oh joy! I'm combining two of my favorite things today; teal/turquoise and leopard print.

I was inspired by this look from the blog Girl With Curves.

Hers:

Mine:

Top, dress, sandals: Walmart

Bag: Blue by Linea Pelle via flea market

Necklace: thrifted

Earrings: souvenir

Ring: vintage

I've Created A Style Challenge For June!

I've been so inspired by participating in OOTD challenges these last few months that I decided to create one of my own! I look forward with much anticipation to unveiling my June Style Challenge on May 31st. I will post the challenge and OOTD's here on my blog as always, but you can also play along and show off your own outfits by following me on Instagram: @morningviewangel99, and using the hashtag #mvasjunestylechallenge! 

May OOTD: Mix It Up

Yay, print mixing today!

I was inspired by this look from the blog Style Is Everything.

Hers:

Mine:

The colors and scale of my prints are a little more subdued; didn't want to go too OOT. I'm so happy I finally wore my polka dot shirt; I love it! I wish I had a fuller floral skirt though; I hope this silhouette doesn't look matronly on me. It was fun to show some leg again after wearing a lot of maxis recently. :)

Shirt: Merona; Target

Skirt: F21

Necklace: purpleperidot.com

Earrings: Claire's via flea market

Bag: Blue by Linea Pelle via flea market

Sandals: JCP