Fashionista On A Budget : Metallics

 

For today's "Fashionista On A Budget" I decided to focus on metallic fashion.  Although the expensive and affordable versions of each item aren't exactly the same, they are similar.  It is possible to pull off a certain look within a reasonable budget.

 

Left pants: Tory Burch metallic paisley print trouser from farfetch.com for $223

Right pants: Metallic skin tight leggings from Charlotte Russe for $15

Left blouse: Forte Forte silk blouse from farfetch.com for $258

Right blouse: Zara metallic effect blouse from zara.com for $26

Thanks for stopping by and checking out today's featured trend! I would love to hear what you would like to see next. Please leave comments below! 

Gift Cards & Ad Space Giveaway

Hi friends! Happy August 1st :) This month I have teamed up with Marquis from Simply Clarke and 16 other bloggers to giveaway a load of awesome prizes: Ad space on 18 blogs, $100 Target Gift Card, $100 Nordstrom Gift Card and a $50 Starbucks Gift Card. 

Before you enter below, make sure to stop by the other co-hosts blogs and tell them thank you!

1. Simply Clarke / 2. Sappy & Happy / 3. My Life In High Heels / 4. Fueled & Aflame / 5. Living In The Moment / 6. Mal Smiles / 7. Never The Same Spice Twice / 8. Katie Did What / 9. Shades of Color Art / 10. Thirty Seven Four / 11. Venus Trapped in Mars / 12. Dancin' With A Dolly / 13. A Girl Smitten / 14. To The Sea / 15. Well Worn Soles / 16. All That Glitters / 17. Through Crystal's Eyes / 18. Harris Heart-to-Hearts

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Never Ever Ever (1st link up)

This is my first link up for Never Ever Ever and I am excited...Here I go!!

NEVER EVER EVER.....

1. Be bored!! It completely baffles me when people are bored. I do not get it! I have countless things to do and countless things I want to try.

2. Be a chef. Let's face it, I am lucky I can boil water.

3. Will I stop chasing my dreams.

This was harder than I thought it would be but I look forward to thinking of more things to share with you next week.

Just Wanted to Say Hi!

Hello there! I feel like I have been neglecting all my followers. Although I have been posting, I feel like it has primarily been giveaways and reviews. Time to let you know why I have been semi-absent. We had been in the process of moving which had been a daunting task especially since my hubby works a lot and I am working from home and chasing a toddler so it was quite difficult to pack.  Everything I packed up, Olivia tore out of the box and this cycle went on and on. As you can imagine, every free moment was devoted to packing up.  But we are now in our new home, still have some organizing to do but it isn't as pressing as a matter as getting out of our apartment was.

I have to admit I was and still am a little sad to leave our apartment of 8-1/2 years.  We had many good times there including: countless poker games, our annual New Year's Eve bashes, getting engaged and it was Olivia's first home.  When I walked out of the apartment for the last time I was quite emotional and sobbed as I drove to my new home. I know it was time to move on but I was still choked up and am getting a little teary eyed as I type this.  Here are a few photos of some of the good times in apartment 3-14.

Happy in our home

One of our annual New Year's Eve parties

Olivia's 1st Christmas

So yesterday was my birthday and in a previous post many weeks ago I had mentioned I wanted a makeover for my birthday. Part of that makeover was weight loss that I wanted to accomplish and unfortunately that did not happen but I lost a few pounds and did sign up for a gym last week so I am making positive strides towards accomplishing that goal.  I did buy some new clothing that fits me now and looks trendy and I did it, I am a blonde!!! Ahhhh!!! It was drastic but I love it and needed a change.

I was in the salon all day but as you can see from the photo below after she brushed out my curls my hair was several different colors and needed some major fixing. I highly recommend Hair Artistry By Nicole if you happen to be from Long Island area.

In love with my new hair!

In love with my new striped shirt and anchor necklace

While you are on my blog be sure to enter my birthday giveaway for a $50 giftcard to Etsy!!! And also check out my review of my new dream flats from LUV footwear.

**GET 20% OFF YOUR OWN PAIR OF DREAM FLATS WITH COUPON CODE: JOLUV20

Birthday Love: $50 Etsy Giftcard Giveaway

It's my party and I'll giveaway if I want to!! In honor of my birthday I have teamed up with two fabulous ladies: Kimberly from A Night Owl Blog and Catherine from Bailey Dailies to give you an opportunity to win a $50 giftcard to Etsy. How amazing is this prize?! I mean who isn't obsessed with browsing on Etsy?!

Jenny with Dancin' With A Dolly, Kimberly with A Night Owl Blog & Catherine with Bailey Dailies

I hope you'll celebrate with me and enter this giveaway below!! Good luck!!

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New Baby Giveaway

It's time for another BIG giveaway featuring some of our favorite products for new babies! This fabulous prize package has you covered on all of your new baby necessities.

New Baby Necessities Prize Package:

• líllébaby - COMPLETE Baby Carrier ($135 value)
• Yummi Pouch - Little Munchkin Set and pair of BabyLegs. ($40 value)
• nuna - LEAF navy ($299.95 value)
• ubbi - diaper pail ($79.99 value)
• Trumpette - POP socks - black ($29.50 value)
• Trumpette - Large Baby Schleppbag - grey ($79.50 value)
• Bamboobies - Multi-pack nursing pads ($29.99 value)
• Bamboobies - Brahhh ($34 value)
• Bamboobies - Natural Nipple Balm ($12.99 value)
• Nested Bean - 2 Zen Swaddles ($79.98 value)
• Milkmakers - 1 month supply of cookies ($49 value)
• Buttons Diapers - 6 cloth covers (blue, pink and white) + 12 daytime inserts ($108 value)
• Babiators - 2 pairs of Polarized Babiators with Cloud Case ($70 value)
• Ambajam - Mini-Cuddle Baby Blanket ($24 value)

Total Value = $1,071.90

Enter to Win

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Sunday Social (#2)

Hello everyone!! Wowser this week has been a rough one between finshing our move, living out of boxes, work, chasing a toddler and so on, I am ready for a 24 hour nap. One can dream right?! Well, I wanted to make sure I participated in this week's Sunday Social so let me get to it!




Here we go:

 1. What is your favorite TV as a kid?  Full House, Saved By The Bell and Punky Brewster!!  I think I saw every episode of those shows at least 5 times.  Weren't they on like every day of the week?! Because I am pretty sure I watched them everyday. Pathetic I know.

2. What is your current favorite TV show? So many...So You Think You Can Dance, Hit The Floor, The Voice, Revenge, Game of Thrones, Law & Order SVU, Criminal Minds, CSI, Bones, Masterchef and the list goes on...I sound like I have a split personality with the extreme variety of these shows. Haha..

3. Which reality show would you NEVER do?  Survivor or anything where I would need to eat funky things. I don't mind physical challenges but I am the pickiest eater, you're luck if you can get me to eat something off the children's menu.

4. Which reality show would you LOVE to do? Any singing competition!! I actually tried out for Idol a few years ago. (That's a whole other post in and of itself).

The crowd in Boston

Me..waiting...

5. What is the TV personality/character that you feel is most like you? Oh gosh maybe Angela from Bones..I feel I am artsy and quirky like her but also like to think I have some intelligence.

6. Which TV character would you want to date? You are all going to think I am strange with this choice but Dr. Spencer Reid from Criminal Minds. I love how smart and awkward he is and is is hot in an unconventional way.

Any one share my tastes?! Let me know!! See you next week!