May 13, 2013

Sears Style – Ocean Inspired #ThisisStyle

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Sears Style - Ocean Inspired #ThisisStyle Feature

Hi friends! Are you gearing up for Summer? It’s time to update your wardrobe for some fun in the sun! What do your Summers look like? Do you spend time by the pool or at the ocean? This year, Sears has everything you need to look your best poolside, yes #ThisisStyle! What do you think of when you think of beach style? I think of large sunhats, long flowing dresses and gorgeous sandals. So this past weekend I set out to my local Sears to see what ocean-inspired beachwear I could find! You can checkout pictures from my shopping trip in my Google + album.

Before heading into the store I checked out the ShopYourWay Rewards app on my phone for deals and specials going on at Sears. ShopYourWay is an innovative shopping community built around your own social network. It empowers you to quickly find relevant product information, comments and recommendations from your friends. Also, if you use your ShopYourWay card, you also can earn rewards! You earn 10 Points for every $1.00 spent on qualifying purchases and can redeem those points at Kmart, Sears, Lands’ End, Sears Auto Centers, and mygofer. Then I headed into Sears! I had a great time shopping – guess what, kids free! Though the store is certainly kid-friendly, you know how nice it is as moms to just get some alone time, right? When I walked in the door, the store was bright and clean…and so much was on sale! I instantly saw how much I was going to save by shopping at Sears. I had a great time picking out cute, Summer styles and trying them on! But then I came across the Metaphor Women’s Maxi Dress – Scarf Print and I was in love!

Metaphor Women's Maxi Dress - Scarf Print #ThisisStyle

The dress is long and flowing, and the colors are perfect for Summer: teal, white and neutrals with a touch of sunshine! So I picked it up, along with some new capris and a lovely teal blouse and headed to the checkout. And of course I used my ShopYourWay card to rack up points towards more rewards!

Metaphor Women's Knit Eyelet Sweater #ThisisStyle

Now how would you style the lovely Metaphor maxi dress for a day at the beach or poolside? Here’s what I had in mind…

Long flowing dress, fun jeweled earrings and bracelet, large sunhat, and neutral bag and shoes. What do you think? I love the look! And all of those gorgeous pieces are from Sears! Now I was so excited about my new purchases that I decided to wear my dress out for Mother’s Day lunch this weekend. I started with the Sears Metaphor Maxi, added a light cardigan, some dangle earrings a wrap bracelet and metallic wedges.

My Sears Style - Ocean Inspired #ThisisStyle

And here it is all together! My Sears Style - Ocean Inspired #ThisisStyle I love the colors of the dress and it was just so comfortable – I know it’s going to be worn a lot this Summer! So what do you think of my Sears style? I challenge you to head out to Sears and see what fun Summer pieces you can find for your wardrobe! You can find Sears Style online, on Facebook and Twitter!

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January 19, 2013

{14 Days of Valentines} What to Wear on Valentines

What to Wear on Valentines Day - Cute Outfit Options by Through the Eyes of the Mrs.

Hey there lovelies! I’m Beth and I write at Through the Eyes of the Mrs. You can find me talking about everything from fashion to parenting. I’m always writing about whatever is on my heart in between taking care of my three little ones and the Mr. It’s a crazy life but someone has to live it and I’m so thankful that the Mr. and I have spent every Valentines Day together since 2003. We always make sure to let each other know that we love each other and this life we have built. I’ve put together a few outfits to help inspire your Valentines attire no matter what or where you go.

Cuddling Up At Home
What to Wear on Valentines Day - Cute Outfit Options by Through the Eyes of the Mrs. Heart Patch Sweater, Skinny Jeans, Heart Socks

Dinner and the Movies
What to Wear on Valentines Day - Cute Outfit Options by Through the Eyes of the Mrs.
Jeans, Flats, Lace Top, Necklace

Night Out on the Town
What to Wear on Valentines Day - Cute Outfit Options by Through the Eyes of the Mrs.

Dress, Bracelet, Heels

We should always feel pretty on Valentines Day! Even if we are sitting at home eating take out we should be in red. Our Valentines Day is typically spent at home with dinner and a movie after the little ones go to bed. How do you usually spend Valentines Day? I hope you stop by sometime and say hello. I would love to get to know you!
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January 17, 2013

A Winter Wardrobe from Cookie’s Kids! #CookiesKids

Sean John Hoodies from Cookie's Kids Winter Wardrobe #CookiesKids

Hi friends! Is it cold where you live right now? Well guess what, we’re in sunny Phoenix, AZ and it is freezing this week! But thankfully this year we had the opportunity to shop at Cookie’s Kids to add the latest in Winter Fashion to our kids’ wardrobes!

CookiesKids.com is a Kid’s Department Store specializing in the latest in Kids Style and Kids Fashion, and this year they’re celebrating their 40th year in business! As a little sneak peak into their history, it all started out when a young man named Cookie and his brother Marvin went into business together. They rented a 1600 square foot store in Jamaica, Queens, fixed it up, bought inventory and Summer and Fall, and opened a day after Thanksgiving with a full stock of holiday toys. The toys were a success and they put the extra money toward buying children’s clothing for the next season. When that did well, they bought more clothing. The business was on it’s way. As the brothers Cookie, Marvin and Sonny, who had come in as a third partner in the business, began to open new stores in new locations, inventory expanded. Besides the latest fashions, our customers wanted shoes, toys, backpacks and accessories and we were prepared to deliver. By the late 1990′s there were six superstores throughout the NYC area, and though they previously had different names, by that time they were all named Cookie’s Kids. Also in the late ’90s came an important addition to Cookie’s Kids’ inventory: school uniforms. It was the steady success in uniform sales that paved the way for founding CookiesKids.com in 2007, which originally sold uniforms and soon after the entire Cookie’s Kids Inventory.

Today, Cookie’s Kids sells Kids Clothes from seven stores in the NYC area in Bronx, Brooklyn and Jamaica as well as online at CookiesKids.com. And we had the chance recently to shop their online store for some clothing for our little guys! The Cookie’s Kids site is just fabulous. I love the different ways you can navigate the site: you can search by gender, size, clothing type – it really is a great user experience! You can check out my personal shopping experience in my Cookie’s Kids Google+ Album! When I was searching for the clothing that would be a great compliment to my boys’ Winter clothes, I checked out Hoodies and was drawn to these adorable Sean John “Maxed” Sweatshirts! I was shopping in the 2T-4T Boys category and I noticed that they had my boys’ sizes in two different colors and I thought that would be so fun! You know as moms we LOVE to coordinate our kids’ clothes!

Sean John Maxed Sweatshirt 2T-4T #CookiesKids

So we ordered the sweatshirts at a great price and were so happy with what we received!

Sean John Hoodies from Cookie's Kids Winter Wardrobe #CookiesKids

The quality of the clothing is amazing. And the sweatshirts look just so cute on the boys, don’t you think?

Sean John Hoodies from Cookie's Kids Winter Wardrobe #CookiesKids

Sean John Hoodies from Cookie's Kids Winter Wardrobe #CookiesKids

Also when I was browsing around the site a little more, I noticed that Cookie’s Kids carries Baby Phat Clothing. Now as you can see I only have boys, but if I had a girl, this line is just too cute and sassy!

Northface Backpack at #CookiesKids

They also sell so many other items, such as toys and even the trendy and quality Northface Backpack! I’m definitely heading back here when it’s time for Back to School!

Sean John Hoodies from Cookie's Kids Winter Wardrobe #CookiesKids

All in all, we were so happy with our experience at CookiesKids.com! Just look at those smiling faces! With quality selection,  fantastic prices and great shipping rates, how can you go wrong? You can check out what others are saying on the web by searching on #CookiesKids. I’m sure you’ll hear much of the same, great story! And you can also find Cookie’s Kids on Facebook and Twitter, to join their community!

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September 14, 2012

{Friday Fancies} Autumn Lust List

Hello my fancies! This weeks theme is Autumn Lust List, and I am definitely lusting (aka NOT gonna happen) over this Channel necklace and Hermes bag. A girl can dream, right? It’s not cool enough here for this look, but this is my favorite season in clothing! I should probably move somewhere colder so I can rock this look more often!

 

AllSaints woven shirtallsaints.com

Blazermaurices.com

Goldsign skinny leg jeansnet-a-porter.com

Mid calf bootskohls.com

Hermès handbagfashion.1stdibs.com

Chanel rhinestone necklacefashion.1stdibs.com



What Fall items are you lusting over?

Linking up with Long Distance Loving

Don’t forget to enter the $40 InPink Jewelry Giveaway going on NOW! 30 Winners!


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September 7, 2012

{Friday Fancies} Back to School + A Giveaway


Hello my fancies!!! sorry I missed ya’ll last week. The theme this week for Friday Fancies is back to school! I am no longer in school (haven’t been in years) but I always loved picking out my first day of school outfits! I, for the most part,  have always been a jeans and tee type of gal so I went that route. This lok would also be cute for a multitude of things. It’s just a fun casual look.

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And now, a FUN giveaway, hosted by April of Wildflowers & Whimsy!

If you’re like me, accessories are like shoes: You can never have too many, and you want the best quality without having to spend a fortune. That’s why I instantly fell in love with InPink! They have a huge selection of accessories ranging from flashy and fabulous to subtle and classic, and if you’re not sure which piece will go best with your outfit? No problem! You can chat with one of their experienced stylists! They are there to offer feedback so that you can be certain you look your best whether you are running errands with the kids or headed out for a night on the town.

Can’t wait to go check them out? I don’t blame you, but hold up a sec because it gets even better! InPink is offering a $40 Gift Card to 30 winnners!! Yup! You read that right! There are 30 -$40 gift cards up for grabs!! PLUS, InPink will be offering entrants that don’t win a $15 credit! Awesome, right?!?! I know. I’m so stinkin’ jealous I can’t enter myself!

How do you enter? Easy! Just fill out the Rafflecopter form below.
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August 24, 2012

{Friday Fancies} Road Trip

It’s Friday! You know what that means? It’s time for my Fun, Fashionable, Fancy Finds! How’s that alliteration for ya? This week’s theme is perfect for me since I, myself just got back from a road trip from Phoenix to Lake Tahoe. We took a beautiful scenic route and had a blast when we were there, even with two littles in the car. I’m all about the comfort: dresses and leggings, a sweater in case of a/c discrepancies, and easy on/off shoes!

 

Green dress$17 - welikefashion.com
Long pantstarget.com
Flat sandalsjildorshoes.com
Pearl jewelrygojane.com
Stud earringsmodcloth.com

What do you wear on a road trip?

Jen of Life According to the Streets is a contributor of A Night Owl.
Linking up with Long Distance Loving.

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August 17, 2012

{Friday Fancies} Summer Sunset

Welcome to this weeks Friday Fancies! When I was putting this weeks look together I decided to imagine the girl wearing it. The girl I imagined is tall, tan, and has long dark hair (so she pretty much looks nothing like me). She’s on vacation with her boyfriend at a resort overlooking the ocean. In this adorable and sexy outfit her and her boyfriend will walk to the beach to check out the sunset. He’ll carry her shoes as they walk along the waves. When they come back they will be engaged…

Orange sandals$84 - styletread.com.au

Purple clutch$220 - veryeickhoff.com

Lara Bohinc snake jewelry$735 - harrods.com

Marc by Marc Jacobs Top Bar Aviatorpiperlime.gap.com

Robert Cavalli is one of my favorite high end designers. But being that the above shirt is over $1k this is outfit is totally not affordable.. I decided to put together a budget friendly and achievable summer sunset look as well!  No one piece in the look below is above $40! summer sunset 2

Chiffon topsheinside.com

Dorothy Perkins capri pantsdorothyperkins.com

Hive Honey wire jewelrypiperlime.gap.com

Gold jewelrytorrid.com

FULL TILT Round Retro Sunglassesstillys.com


Which look do you love more? Can you see the same girl getting engaged on the beach wearing the budget look?

Jen of Life According to the Streets is a contributor for A Night Owl.

Linking up with Long Distance Loving


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June 18, 2012

{Pinning!} Week 16 :: Call of the Wild

Welcome to
“Pinning!”
A Weekly Pinterest Link-Up & Hop
(Share pins, meet others who love “Pinning”, get inspired!)
First Time?  It’s simple just follow these rules:
 Please follow your hosts: Courtney & Kimberly
& Our Lovely Guest Host: 

Singledou[b]t
then
 Link up your favorite pins post for the week
and
Link back to the party!

 
Each week a winner will be chosen to flaunt the title of “Pinning-est” for successfully wowing us with the best Pinterest find.  The winner will be featured/announced in the following week’s post!
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After a recent encounter of animal print gone wrong (you know what I’m talking about, right?), I was inspired to search Pinterest for instances of it done right. Beautifully right…

Source: google.com.au via Mia on Pinterest
Source: tumblr.com via Linda on Pinterest
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THANK YOU to all who linked up last week!

This week’s “Pinning-est” is:
Yesenia from Then There Was Us for her set of Summer hair inspiration pins:


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May 2, 2012

{What I Wore Wednesday} The Wedding Edition

What a FUN idea for an anniversary post! I’m linking up to What I Wore, Wedding Edition…an idea that Megan from Absolute Mommy came up with to celebrate her 7th wedding anniversary! And just how much fun is that? Now today, I’m only going to show you a few pictures of the wedding, focused mainly on “what I wore” because I’m planning on partying with Amber from Sneakers Over Stilettos in June for a similar anniversary party, since my wedding anniversary also happens to be in June! Stay tuned and I’ll keep you posted on when that fun post is up!
Ohhhhhh…how I LOVED this dress! I was fortunate that one of my best friend’s mother owned a lovely little  bridal boutique, called Magic Wand Bridal, at the time. I started out there, tried on every different style imaginable until I figured out I wanted a strapless dress. I then went to a large boutique in downtown Phoenix to try every designer imaginable in that style. I wanted a big Cinderella ballgown, but when I tried them on, they swallowed me up. I guess this 5’3″ frame wasn’t meant to be in a ballgown. Then I cam across this beauty. Simple, elegant, and a modified sweetheart neckline that I just adored. I guess like they say, you just know when you see it. 
|| The Shoes :: Liz Rene Couture – Angelina ||
The shoes, also perfect! I chose the Liz Rene – Anglina in a mid-heel in ivory. I didn’t want much of a heel for both comfort and to not make me too tall. My husband is taller than me (not hard to do), but I wanted to make sure that our true height was shown in pictures, not me being close to his height.  
|| The Bouquet :: Kabloom ||
Well I heard that this lovely little flower shop closed, and it’s just too bad. My friend Rebecca and I visited some fancy shmancy (yes, that’s a word) florists who wanted to charge thousands of dollars to pull off what we had in mind. However, we took those ideas to Kabloom and they were able to pull it off for half the price of what others were quoting. And the flowers were beautiful! My bouquet had white mini calla lilies, Eskimo ivory roses, green cymbidium, and sage green seeded eucalyptus berries as accents.

|| The Tiara & Veil :: Magic Wand Bridal ||
Once I had the dress and shoes, I moved on to what I was going to wear with it. During my first fitting at Magic Wand Bridal, I tried on a few different tiaras and veils that she had in stock. It was really the best way for me to find the combination that I loved. My hair was done by one of my best friends and forever-stylist Ambre. If you’re in the Phoenix area ladies, she works at the Dolce at Borgata in Scottsdale and is amazing! And finally the earrings I found at Dillards and were really the only jewelry other than my rings that I chose to wear.

It was a lovely and memorable day, and it was so fun to share a part of it with you! I’m looking forward to sharing more in June…stay tuned!

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March 11, 2012

Spring 2012 – Switch & Ditch Party

Yesterday I had a few friends to my home to participate in a fun new event that my friend hosts, called Switch & Ditch. The idea is for each participant to collect ten items, clothing, shoes or accessories, that they no longer want, bring to the party and in return choose up to 10 items from among items that the other participants have brought to take home. Thus, switch and ditch. At the end of the party, if there are items remaining, a generous donation is made to a local charity. In this case we chose to donate to Fresh Start, an organization that assists women with the tools and means to gainful employment.

Here’s a little snapshot of our fun party…

If you’re local to the Phoenix area, my friend Jackie of JackieStyle is an Image Consultant who offers many image services such as personal shopping, wardrobing, skin analysis and makeup instruction. Go check out her site HERE!

ALSO! I’m planning to have another one of these fun parties closer to the summer! If you’re in the Phoenix area and are interested in attending, just send me a note or leave a comment and I will be sure to provide you with the details!

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February 27, 2012

{Pinning!} This Is My Style

Welcome to “Pinning!”!!!
First timer?  It’s simple:
Follow your hosts: Courtney & Kimberly
and
 Link up your favorite pins for the week
or
Participate in the theme of the week
This week’s theme: This is My Style

My style…well, I’m all about comfort. But I also think that comfort can be cute! I went to work this week finding outfits that somewhat capture what you’d find me in, on any given day of the week. So here’s my style:

Around town…

My Style - Around Town

 
…At Work…
My Style - Work Time

 

…and Date Night!
My Style - Date Night

 
I can’t wait to see your style! Or whatever Pinterest collections you’ve come up with this week! Come link up and share with us!
THANK YOU for Linking up last week!  

The Award for Pinning-est Goes to:
Deb from Dragonfly Treasure for Pinning this fantastic subway art of 1st Corinthians, the essence of love:

Deb, feel free to grab the button, and flaunt it!

Are you “Pinning”?  
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February 27th: This is My Style (Define your style!)
March: We’ll be doing something new! Stay tuned!

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February 13, 2012

{Pinning!} RED (Cause, you know, V-day is tomorrow!)

Welcome to “Pinning!”!!!
First timer?  It’s simple:
Follow your hosts: Courtney & Kimberly
and
 Link up your favorite pins for the week
or
Participate in the theme of the week
This week’s theme: RED (Cause, you know, V-day is tomorrow!)

Have the winter blues? Well, just in time for Valentine’s Day, try kick-starting your wardrobe with a splash of RED! For this week’s theme I’m showing a few ways to add this beautiful, happy, and bold color to your winter wares through accessories!
In a casual mood? Try some of these fun RED accessories on for size!

Going out on the town for Valentine’s Day? Try taking your outfit up a notch with these festive RED fancies!
Inspi(RED) Dressy

So this week I hope you spice things up with a little RED in honor of Valentine’s!
So what did you find this week? Can’t wait to see what you link up!
Oh and THANK YOU for Linking up last week!  

The Award for Pinning-est Goes to:
Jen at Life According to the Streets for what clearly looks like HOURS of Pinterest Party Research:

Alien Cupcakes
Jesse Cookies
Sheriff Woody Cookies
Space Ship Grape Skewers

Jen, feel free to grab the button, and flaunt it!
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February 13th: RED (Cause, you know, V-day is tomorrow!)
February 20th: P.S. I Love You (Be Creative!)
February 27th: This is My Style (Define your style!)

March: We’ll be doing something new! Stay tuned!

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January 23, 2012

{Pinning!} These Boots Were Made for Walking…

These boots are made for walking, 
And that’s just what they’ll do,
One of these days these boots are gonna walk all over you.

I’m not sure if it’s because I just finished AJ’s Toy Story-themed bedroom that had a lot of “cowboy” influences, but I’ve been loving cowboy boots on Pinterest lately. Here are some dandies that I’ve come across…

Who doesn’t love hearts? And on these ivory boots…sweet!
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Love the faded color on these ankle cowboys…
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Pretty purple! Fancy!
Rustic and religious…
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Who doesn’t need some twilight in their lives?
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LOVE the colors!
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Now aren’t these little ankle boots adorb? Seriously thinking of a purchase here…
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Super tall and super cute!
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And wrapping it up with RED!
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Linking up with Courtney from Life with the Baxtrons.

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