Cold Weather Buys and Lusts

Since it's almost Christmas time (and my birthday!), I thought I'd share some of my faves lately and a few items that I am super lusting over. I recently purchased these Skinny Jeans, which are an everyday steal from Old Navy! They are totally worth every penny, they don't feel thin and skimpy and hold their shape extremely well. I pair them with these Simply Vera Boots from Kohls, I actually got these last season on clearance. They are a little taller than the average ankle bootie, which I love! I'm actually wearing the jeans cuffed with those boots and this Cashmere {Like} Tunic Sweater, which is BEYOND soft, right now.  The sweater is really way longer than the picture shows and the small almost covers my bootie all the way.

I have to get on the basic white girl bandwagon and say I am lusting over  a Herring Bone Vest of some kind. I have even seen them at Wal-Mart, but without the black piping which is a detail I love. I also really, really want a  Faux Fur Vest, but maybe one slightly bushier than this? Or furrier? Speaking of choosing, which boot do you guys like better the taller Arctic Duck Boot- Chocolate or Duck Boot- Buff which is closer to ankle height? I am leaning towards the taller, chocolate colored ones. I think come this snow season I will be glad to have them when I am moving between schools and hoofing it to my car.

What are some things you are loving right now? 

How to Style 1 Skirt 3 Ways

When I got contacted by eShakti to do a review of one of their items, I knew that I wanted to pick a skirt. For me, a skirt makes sense. I can wear it one hundred different ways and style it to fit my mood, which is exactly what I did. 

eShakti works based on the belief that all women have the right to wear affordable fashion that is made for them and makes them look their absolute best. For me, that is something I want in all my clothes, so I knew this would be a match made in heaven. Super simple, super easy concept--- clothing that is made based on your measurements so that you look your best, all at an affordable cost. 

Cotton Poplin Pleated Skirt 

This skirt is perfect for wearing every day. It has pockets, sewn into the seams and is the perfect knee length so you can wear it to work or play. I gave them my true waist size and was able to choose what length I wanted the skirt. I wanted to show you guys 3 different ways that I styled this skirt, so that you can see how truly versatile it is. My favorite look? The Kansas City Royals t-shirt. That outfit is an amazing blend of my style mixed with work appropriate. 

I love how you can take one skirt, add more formal booties, tights, and a button down and it becomes work formal. Take the same skirt, add your super trendy (mine is from Target) chambray top, some bling, and more causal boots and you can wear the same skirt for work or to a girls night. For me, what makes this winner, winner chicken dinner is that I can wear my sports shirt, a statement necklace, and casual shoes to take this from casual Friday (we do sports themed) to happy hour. 

The best part? You can use code "tracieeveryday" to get 10% OFF when you shop at eShakti through 12/10/14. You all need to at least try out a custom piece of clothing. It's not the same as when you buy something and take it to get altered. The possibilities are endless with eShakti, you can take a dress shorten it, add cap sleeves, and change the neckline to suit you. Where else can you do that? Not at the tailor. 

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Have you ever ordered custom clothing? Was it worth it?

Currently Lusting After...

I love shopping at places that others don't usually think of as a place to buy clothes, especially for "trendy" items. It usually means that none of my other friends will have the same thing as me AND I get it at a really good deal. Today, I'm giving you some of the items that I have seen in store/online at one of my favorite places to buy trendy items. Honestly, for items that I know aren't going to be forever pieces, I have no problem shopping at a store like Forever 21. I know what I'm getting when I buy it.

Click on one of the links to find out which store carries all of these fabulously trendy clothes! A bonus, everything here is less than $22. 

Camo Skinny Jeans // Printed Cardigan // Lace Overlay Sweatshirt  // Pencil Skirt 

Skinny Jeans // Soft Tunic

Fur Vest // Gold Dotted Sweatshirt // Ponte Midi Skirt // Draped Jacket  

Were you shocked when you saw where all this was from? Where's one of your hidden gem places to shop?

Fall Lusts {{Clothes}}

Since Fall is about to be here, or at least I think it is since I don't work during the Summer and I go back to work Thursday (womp, womp), I thought I'd share some of the Fall clothes and accessories that I am lusting after right now. I think that you will be SHOCKED by where the necklaces come from. I have seen them in person and they are super cute! I have a feeling I will be picking up a few of these items before too long. 

Coach Box the Town Tote

NY & Co Soho New York Boyfriend Jeans

Mossimo Striped Maxi Skirt

Pearl and Mint Flower Necklace

Challis Romper

Silver and Black Flower Necklace

Merona French Terry Dress

The Diva Skinny Khaki

Coach Bleeker Mini Brooklyn Messenger Bag

What are some of your Fall lusts right now?

How Do You Tuck Your Junk?

I need some advice on ways to cover my lady bits for some upcoming events I have coming up (i.e. parties). I really, really want to get some shape wear, but have no clue what brand, type, sizes to get! I want something that just keeps me feeling nice and tucked after I have had a few drinks. Does anyone else have that happen when you go to a party? You looking all fine and shit, then you have a few cocktails and have a food baby. I do not want it to squish my boobies though. That is a must.

What type do I need? Almost everything I were (minus my wedding dress) I wear a bra with, so that the ladies look fabulous. And are well supported. So, do I need a full slip, half skirt thing, weird undies? I have no idea. 

Spanx has a bunch of options that all seem like they would work well. Has anyone used Spanx before? I've seen reviews where people say they are more uncomfortable than anything they've ever worn and others saying they're glorious. 

Yummie Tummie, by Heather Thomson, is also one that seems to have good reviews. I have to admit, the only reason why I know about this one is because of RHONY.  Thoughts?

Assets by Spanx, these are the more reasonably priced Spanx. They are made by the same company, but are less expensive... and I can find them at my favorite store ever, Kohls. Where I always have a 30% off coupon. Don't hate.

Any tips, tricks, advice I WANT!!! Tell me the secrets!

My ultimate goal is to look sexy as fuck at all my upcoming events. And to answer the age old question that Latoya asks when when judging on Rupaul's Drag Race. 

My Week in GIFs....

This has been a long week. Not only did The Mister and I have a crap ton of stuff to do, it was long at work as well.

Monday---

I realize Mondays are the worst day of the week intrinsically, but this one gave me the run around. I had one of my fave kiddos give me the stank eye at 8am. I knew the day was starting well. I went to meet a family for an evaluation at a hospital, they were a no show. I went to the mall to buy new jeans (fyi express has jeans bogo 50%, totally worth it they make your ass look fab) with my bff Jen. I am also currently obsessing over leapord print shirts. One day you will see me all Snooki style in a leopard shirt. By the end of the day....

Tuesday---

I almost had to shank someone at work. Do not interrupt me when I am doing my fave part of my job (i.e. providing counseling to kids) by lurking in the doorway. Also, do not interrogate me about a decision you wanted to be no part of, then misquote me via email. Do not send said email WHILE I AM STILL IN THE ROOM.  But, then my cable goes ot. Fuck my cable company, if I didn't have a contract you wouldn't be getting my hard earned cash money. Tuesday was a bad, bad day all around. I need my Biggest Loser.

I did go get my hair cut, which was a plus. Always got to look on the positive. Gigi, thank you for giving me a new fresh and clean look.

Wednesday---

Was just long, I had a last minute parent teacher conference scheduled for the evening and it took FOREVER. Like Sandlot style FOREVER. I was tired, cranky, and hangry by the time I got home. The Mister was awesome, took one look at me and said let’s eat out. He’s totally a keeper. I then proceeded to watch Biggest Loser on my computer.

Thursday---

I co-taught a class at work on crisis prevention. I am a really, really quick presenter. I am down and dirty style, where participants get the info with no wasted time on their part or effort on my part. It is a 6 hour training. I was scheduled to teach approx 2 hours. I let me co-presenters (one of whom is a control freak) know I only needed an hour fifteen for my parts. She didn't listen, we were running early and I got done waaayyy early… And we couldn't break for lunch at 10:30, so instead of starting a small section from after lunch... she wait for it... SHE FILLS THE SILENCE WITH INANE CHATTER. Who does that?! That is so not cool. Then we give everyone the longest lunch in the history of lunches and make them stay until the scheduled ending time. We are doucheholes.

On the positive, The Mister and I took photos with our wedding photog so that we have some for our wedding website. I guess they could technically be called engagement photos, which is funny because we totally didn't plan to do them. If they are as awesome as I think they will be, I really want her to do some of us with our horrible dogs.  

 

Friday---

 

My alarm didn’t go off. I have no issues with sleeping in, but shit really?! My phone was dead, so that’s why it didn’t go off. I manage to forget to put on deodorant, but hey who cares no one will smell me at work right? I did stop by the double arches for breakfast, where the attractive window worker told me I look nice. How did I know I needed that this morning? Man, McDonalds I must say I really can have it my way there. I have to also testify their egg white sandwiches are good. I mean as good as my Jimmy Dean at home, actually better though because I get the hash brown there. Sooo… Friday can either go one of two ways for me. Hopefully, nobody fucks with me today and my cable works.  

 



2 Days Seems So Short

The weekend seems like it is so short,but then when it is jam packed with stuff to do it seems so long. I was exhausted Monday from the two days prior.

On Friday, the Mister and I went to Em Chamas, which is a Brazilian steakhouse where the big poles of meat come around to your table. It's just too hard to say no, so I just kept eating. Everything tastes sooo good!

Saturday, I walked a 5k with some friends from work, Jen, and Kala. It was cold at 8am! We tried our best to find a place to have brunch, but we had no luck! Do places not want me to get drunk on Bloody Marys and Mimosas on a Saturday?! It was actually good that I didn't get drunk at 9am, as after I met up with my mom whom I was wedding crap shopping with. Unfortunately, the store we went to truly has crap, so we went to the mall instead. We totally scored there! We each got a new purse and a pair of shoes! Woot! When I came home, I didn't even attempt to hide my new finds, as the deals were that good. I have no shame in my shopping game.

Still on Saturday, we went to the American Royal with my Uncle. Now, my Uncle has been before but the Mister and I haven't so we were excited to go to bbq heaven! Being the responsible, yet cheap grown ups that we are we got blasted at my Unlces house then took a taxi. We were there for an awards ceremony hosted by Guy Feiri, dinner from Quick's BBQ food truck (yum), and a funnel cake! Funnel cakes are the shiz that I can never pass up. Then, we went to Sully's your favorite neighborhood bar. Again, my first time at this establishment, but my Uncle frequents this establishment so I trusted his judgement, which was on point. Sully's was too much fun! We were served our super cheap drinks in mason jars as big as my head! As much as I am over the mason jar craze, thank you Pinterest, I totally loved these. Either that or I was still that drunk. Either way, we safely got home courtesy of Dave, our somewhat crazy cab driver. Thank you, Dave.

Grease is my favorite movie ever!

I was contacted to do a review on the cutest dresses around! I love, love, love vintage and vintage inspired clothes, mostly because Grease is my favorite movie EVER. Oh, and the Sandlot. Oh, and all the Mighty Ducks. But mostly Grease. I feel like vintage inspired clothes truly flatter a woman's body and fit in a way that make everyone look beautiful. If you love clothes like this too, you should go check out hip hop 50's shop they carry some of the cutest dresses and if you are wanting to do a theme party this is the place to get your needs met! I'm thinking I may dress in a poodle skirt for Halloween this year (which is an outfit I wore one year growing up). My favorite dresses are the two below. I love that they both are fitted in all the right places and would make your boobies (and everything else you got) look great. I would wear either of these dresses to dinner or a party, they are dressy enough to go formal and cute enough to be on the more casual side as well. What do you think? Would you wear either?