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Helping the Economy One Store at a Time

 I have a confession...I am a crazy Black Friday shopper! I am one of those people that waits in line to get into stores then stand in line again to pay. I thought it would be fun to start Black Friday right after Thanksgiving dinner with all the women in my family. We started our 'shopping spree' at 8:30pm and kept going until 4:30am. 

I thought it would be fun to show you guys some of the stuff I got. I am so excited about all the deals I found!

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Top Row: Sweater from Gilly Hicks 50% off , Gilly Hicks perfume, Sleep Wise Pillow (original price $80 Black Friday price $21) 

Middle Row: Kate Spade Wallet, earrings and ring 50% off 

Bottom Row: Kate Spade Bracelet 50% off, J. Crew Jeans, Belt, Headband 50% off , Gilly Hicks Pajamas 50% off  

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Top Row: The Gap jeans and shirt 40% off, Gilly Hicks Beanie 50% off, Steve Madden Loafers (can't remember the discount) 

Middle Row: Jessica Simpson Wedges (can't remember the discount), Urban Outfitters Jewelry Rack 50% off, Urban Outfitters Tank Top 50% off   

Bottom Row: Tons of things from Michael's 50-60% off , Panini Maker (original price $39.99 Black Friday price $9.99), Michael Kors Watch 40% off 

Month In Review: September

Hey guys! September was yet again another busy month at work. I had to find a way to keep it all together and organized and I did! I found an new iPad app that has truly changed the way I plan my days out. It's called Amazing Note. This app is 3.99 but its basically a high tech planner and think about how much we all spend on planners at the beginning of the year. 

Here is an example of what Amazing Note can do! 

On the fashion side something I loved this September was finding great jewel tone pants. I found these pants at The Gap and I absolutely love them. I bought them full price but they are currently on sale. 

What I Wore

Pants- The Gap

Shirt- J. Crew

Belt- Calvin Klein 

Shoes- Nine West (old)

Purse- Coach 

What were some of your favorite things this month? 

Pinning Over: Work Clothes

Well guys yet another wonderful and relaxing summer is quickly coming to an end. I have been living in short and tank tops. Soon I will have to put on teacher appropriate clothes and go back to work. Here are a few looks I love. 

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Budget Buys at H&M

A few weeks ago I saw this beautiful dress designed by Thayer on Pinterest and instantly wanted it. Being on a teachers budget there was no way I was going to spend $300 plus dollars on a trendy dress. 

Guess what guys... I found a cheaper look alike at H&M for $50!! I wore the dress this weekend to my cousins beautiful weeding at the Bell Tower in Houston. 

Great Minds

I guess it's true that great minds do think alike. After my families father's day celebration I realized that my dad and I were matching so I had to take a picture! 

Macy's had an amazing sale and I got four pairs of shoes. Yes four pairs!  I decided to share these with you guys because they are just so cute and wonderfully neon.  

No Shopping Challenge

ONLY TWO MORE DAYS! I feel like time flew by but it wasn't exactly easy. I woke up every single Saturday excited about taking a trip to the mall but then I would sadly remembered I could not go. Since time is winding down I thought I would show you some things I want to buy. 

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Month In Review: April

April was a pretty low key month however I did gain a bit of weight and realize I shop way to often. So I decided to (drum roll please)...

Go 30 Days Without Shopping! 

I started my no shopping experiment on April 23rd. I can not buy shoes, clothing or accessories until May 23rd. I made this decision after spending the day cleaning out my closet and seeing that I have tons of things that I actually like and I do not really wear. I also gained weight and I would like to challenge myself to weight less when I do finally go shopping. 

Lusting for Spring

I love winter clothing but I cannot wait for Spring. Houston only gets a few weeks of Spring then it's Summer until early November! 

The "IN' colors this spring! 

 I need these anthropology shoes badly! 

If you seek you will find

During the madness of Black Friday I saw these beautiful shoes at Nordstroms. I was completely in love with them and I had to have them. But, I was on a hunt for sales so I left the shoes and continued shopping for "deals". When I got home I looked up the Steve Madden shoes and I decided I would ask for them for Christmas. Well as Christmas approached my dream shoes seemed to fade away! My mother and I searched every store imaginable to find these lovely shoes but I just could not find a size 6. Soon I gave up on the shoes and decided I would never have them. Then my friend in Dallas called and told me Target had a shoe very similar to the Steve Madden's I was lusting for. The next day I hurried to my local Target but of course they did not have a single pair of these shoes! I finally decided I would just order my dream shoes ,from Target, online.

These shoes look perfect! However they are a bit big and not a comfy as the Steve Madden option. Since the shoes are a bit big I am going to buy shoe inserts to help with the comfort. 

Baby Lips

I know that Maybelline Baby Lips lip balm has been out for a while in other states but here in Texas they just started running the commercials. I ran to Target last week to go buy a tube however they were completely sold out. I went to another Target and they were also sold out. Alas I went to Walgreens (somewhere I rarely go) and bought the last two they had! 

I got Grape Vine which is a plum color and Cherry Me which is a red color. Neither color shows up on my lips which I don't mind at all. They smell super good and I am very happy! 

A Very Happy Girl

Saturday morning I woke up and put my name on Urban Decay's wait list for the Naked 2 palette. Then after brunch I went to Macy's just to look in their make up section. And what do you know...They had the palette! It seems like Macy's always has a great stock of make up every time I go but I'm so hooked on Sephora! 

The colors look basic but they are so pigmented and fun. I use the original naked palette every single day and now I can't wait to use this one. 

 What a happy little family! 

As you can see I love the original naked palette. 

Made For Walking

I know I said this year I was going to try and wear more heels BUT I am in need of some new flats. During the summer months I never buy flats because I love showing off my pedicure but in the winter I neglect my toes and cling to boots. The other day while getting ready for work I realized I do not have a good selection of winter flats. 

I can already see myself wearing these shoes with a bright pair of pants! These black flats can be found at Aldo .

I love these Steve Madden flats because of their simplicity. These flats can be found at Nordstroms. 

These Ballerina Flats are the perfect transitional shoe. These shoes can be worn in winter and then transition to spring. I love finding shoes that I can use year around. These shoes can also be found at Nordstroms. 

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#08. Animal Print 

For literally my entire life I have HATED animal print until 2011. Animal print was done in such a tasteful way this year that I completely fell in love with it. 

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Wellies for rain

I have always wanted a pair of Hunter Wellies but I am just not willing to pay over 100 dollars for a pair of boots that I will not wear very often. Well my Mother finally heard my cry and purchased these for me. 

She found these lovely Steve Madden shoes at TJ Maxx for a whopping $29.99. 

Outfit Details: 

Shirt: American Eagle 

Jeans: Zara

Boots: Steve Madden 

Belt: American Eagle 

Umbrella: Target (I doubt anyone cares about my umbrella)