Just Easy.

Easy.

I like that!

I got this sweater this summer at Ann Taylor Loft (outlet).  It was $5!  Oh yea!

sweater: Ann Taylor Loft Outlet

pants: Marshalls

boots: Charlotte Russe

necklace: Down East Basics

Induldge.... with Michael Kors

Let me start with some more recent purchases from +Marshalls ...

 

 

Do you love this jaguar shirt?  I do!  Excited to wear that!

 

Now for my next purchase...

THE SWEATER!

I say it in that way because I've gotten some harassing from the hubs regarding this purchase!

I shop pretty often, I buy sort of frequently, but I DO budget, and the things I buy aren't usually designer, or that high in price.

 

The last trip to Marshalls I was cruising through the sweaters.  I'm a picky sweater connoisseur.  I'm not particularly fond of the cable sweater in general.  They are usually bulky, the cotton is usually just eh.  I've gotten rid of many cable knit sweaters!

 

Then I stumbled upon this one... the cotton looks soft, (touch it) oh, it is soft!  It's so pretty!  I love the gold zippers, and the different finer knit on the body of the sweater.  Yes, I could do a sweater like this... then I looked at the tag... of course, Michael Kors.

 

It was a bit of a splurge, but I defended it with how little I buy stuff like this!

I love it, it is a gorgeous sweater!

 

 

Here is how I wore it.

These pants are crazy right? 

They are perfectly balanced with the mild cream- beautiful - sweater. 

 Seriously, this is like the cashmere of cable sweaters!!!

 

 

Still loving my new hair!  Lauren added two darker colors to my hair.  It was all straight blond.

I'll do a post on that soon.

 

 

sweater: Michael Kors (+Marshalls )

pants: Target clearance ($7 I think)

booties: +Marshalls 

necklace: c/o CCMakesStuff

Posing... and a two-fer

I'm a photographer... really I am... I have a little biz!

CCMcAfee Photography & The Blog

 

As a photographer I know the importance of posing.  Seriously it's amazing how standing a certain way makes you look 10 lbs heavier or lighter... unless you look like this, than it really doesn't matter...  actually I take that back, even stick figures can look better with the right posing!

 

 

When I'm taking pictures I tell people to adjust here and there to help them look their best, lift your chin, twist like this a little... etc.

 

My problem is when I stand in front of the camera and my children or husband is behind it... no one is telling me what adjustments I need to make! 

 

This is why I prefer to shoot in front of the mirror!  I can see what needs to change, what looks most flattering and I go with it! 

 

Last post I told you I'd show you how I wore that purple shirt... not that it was a momentous occasion.... I actually am not in love with this look... I think it's the shoes... but I am wearing my purchase... that's the point... I think!

 

 

 

 I so love this jacket!  Not so flattering pose here!

 

Here is where it gets good!  Because after looking at my photos, then doing a retake, trying to make my own posing adjustments, my daughter getting tired of camera duty, little E ready to go play with his sister... who is taking pictures... I let it all hang out! 

 

I feel more comfortable this way actually!  This is more of who I am!

My kids were rolling on the ground laughing!  They love it when I'm a goof, which is often!

 

Now for the two-fer, because I'd hate to leave you with this last image of me!!!  That is for sure a 'Thriller' moment right?

 

Just another weekday, wearing perfect fitting jeans, you know!

I love this sweater.  It is sheer-ish and is woven with some gold.  It's fab!

 

I layered a couple of necklaces... and I don't love this lip color... not to self, don't wear it!

See, sheer...

Can you see the gold too?  Love it!

 

 First look all came from +Marshalls except the necklace, which I can't remember!

Second look top, Marshalls.  jeans, LA Idol.  shoes, Burlington

 

I'm getting new hair today!  So excited!