February 2012
18 posts
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Lace and Leather
Lace and leather are considered classics in my book. They’ve both stood the test of time, making appearances decade after decade with style. Separately they evoke totally different looks but together they create a yin and yang effect of grace and edge. I really love this outfit; it’s easy and simple yet packs a lot of punch without trying too hard.
I’d confidently say that both leather and...
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Gone Fishing
Hola my friends and happy hump day! Thanks for stopping by however today I’m guest posting for the oh so spunky Rachael of Rachael, Really! I’m talking about the colored denim mania and my unnatural love for what will be springs most must-try trend.
If you’ve read yesterday’s post you know that I’m looking to get slew of reader questions, which I plan to answer in...
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Winner Winner Chicken Dinner
Thank you to everyone that participated in the Shabby Apple giveaway for the fabulous Andes skirt! This was my most successful giveaway to date and can’t wait to offer more goodies to all you fabulous (but not average) readers! Trust me, great things are a comin’ and I’m uber excited to have you experience it all with me:)
But enough rambling on, I know you’re all eager to...
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Taste the Rainbow
Never underestimate the power that a splash of color could bring to your mood on a Monday morning. This dress- it did the trick to cure the Monday morning blues and helped lift my spirits throughout the entire day. I’ve never been one to shy away from color but this dress was a bit of a challenge. Was I to add more color or keep things neutral? As you can tell by the styling I went with both...
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Don't Call It A Comeback!
Happy Monday my dear friends! If you’re new to FabAve, WELCOME! Take time to look around, get comfortable and don’t hesitate to reach out via Twitter and/or email. Sweet comments, questions and tater tots are always accepted!
I’m so happy to be back to my regularly scheduled blogging program. The new post format was not my favorite, which was keeping me from posting but I think I found a loop...
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Fashion For a New Life
I have quite the exciting news to tell you. A couple of days ago I got contacted by a local blogger buddy of mine Kristianne of Fashion Route. She’s helping coordinate a benefit for the New Life Center in Goodyear, Arizona later this month and has asked me to walk in their fashion show. I couldn’t be more thrilled to accept and not only strut the runway but also be a part of such a great cause!
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[Giveaway] Shabby Apple Andres Skirt
Just in time for Spring, the lovely folks over at Shabby Apple are offering one Fabulously Average reader a chance to win the Andes Skirt (pictured above). The Andes skirt is ideal for Spring - pops of color perfect for the warmer weather to come. If you aren’t familiar with Shabby Apple, they are an online women’s boutique which offers dresses, skirts, jewelry and accessories with a...
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Technical Difficulties
Hey loves, something is up with Tumblr and I have been unable to load my photos onto the blog (I know, total disappointment). I’m going to try and figure this out for the next couple of days, so please bare with me. Hopefully by Monday things will be sorted out and back to normal (fingers crossed).
Please stay in touch to keep me sane in the processe. If there is anyone that has any...
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What to Wear: Valentine's Day
(1) Envelope Clutch (2) Teardrop Necklace (3) Charm Bracelet (4) Floral Blouse (5) Blazer (6) Skirt (7) Wedges (8) Cuff
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and I’m sure I’m not the only fashionista already planning my outfit for the special, love-filled day. Thanks to Polyvore, I’ve dreamed up my ideal outfit for my dinner date with the fella- something with...
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Neon Dreams
Happy Monday dear friends! Thanks for stopping by, now get comfy and listen up. You’ve already witnessed my non-secret obsession with stripes but I’ve got a few others, neon being one of them and polka dots being another. The trends are obviously going to be big come Spring and Summer but many fashionista’s have already been seen sporting them around.
I love the look of...
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Off Day
What do you wear when you you’ve been cooped up in the house for two days and have to run errands? Apparently everything. A tunic, some chambray, leggings, loafers and a knit beanie. Everything.
On Tuesday the fella and I ventured off to Mesa to redeem a LivingSocial coupon for a Thai restaurant. We were excited to find a new Thai spot because its one of our favorite type of food....
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Currently Craving: Signature Style Boutique
I’ve recently become obsessed with jewelry. Normally I like to keep things simple, usually donning on pieces of significance; you know- a family aireloom or a gift from the hubby. But all that changed when I started blogging. I started seeing chicks with great costume pieces and adding color with a statement necklace. Oh, and don’t even get me started with sites like Jewelmint,...
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Obsessed
Today’s outfit is brought to you by the sponsors of STRIPES! Ok, ok, I think you get my point, might’ve gone overboard with my obsession. Stripes on stripes is not a new concept for me (seen here) but something about this combination seems fresh and unique. Maybe it’s the different size stripes on the skirt or the color of the green against the ivory or maybe I got dressed in the dark and...
January 2012
28 posts
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Share Time
Not much of a chatty Cathy today so I’ll share with you some of the things I’m excited about for the next couple months. Also, thanks for stopping by folks, I appreciate your constant support of this blog and your sweet comments. Happy Tuesday!
Jason Wu for Target launch on Sunday…enough said.
Go Giants!
Attended the Phoenix Style Collective this past Friday and am eager to reconnect with the...
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[Event] Phoenix Style Collective Launch Party
On Friday I had the pleasure of attending the Phoenix Style Collective (PSC) launch party hosted at the GROWop in Central Phoenix. For lack of a better word it was absolutely AH-MAZING! Who would have known that such creative, young, talented and let’s not forget fashionable people resided in this area. I must be totally living under a rock. From the Luncha Libre food truck, the peanut...
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Purple Haze
Click to get the look: LC Lauren Conrad Dress via Kohl’s [exactly], Cardigan/Target [similar], Boots/Old Navy [exactly], Necklace/Goodwill
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The "IT" List - January 27th, 2012
Happy Friday ladies!
Enjoy these great links this weekend…
suze wears clothes brings us words of inspiration each and every Sunday. I love this week’s installment, especially this colorful quote on joy! (find suze wears clothes on twitter!)
gs lillian found these adorable “spike” necklaces at Target… pop on by her blog to see what other fun pieces she found -...
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What is Style?
Happy Thursday my dear virtual friends! I hope your week is running smoothly. I’ve actually had a good week (knock on wood), considering last week was a nightmare… but I’ll take it! Let’s just get it out there: I’m not feelin’ this outfit. As separates, I think they would shine but together? All wrong! Which got me thinking about style. My two cents: It’s not a matter of the...
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Neutrals
There are a new crop of neutrals taking over fashion, making their way to the blogs of the everyday fashionista. You know what I’m talking about, we’ve all come to embrace them with open arms: chambray, animal prints (of all varieties) and blinged out bib necklaces. On days when I’m running late and am rushing to dash out the door, those are the neutral pieces I pair together for a chic,...
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Classic Colors and a Collar
Sometimes Monday’s don’t need to consist of bright colors, patterns and bling to lift ones spirits of the Monday blues. Sometimes classic colors and a bit of edge could do the trick. This outfit did just that. I felt comfortable, chic and a little bad ass as I strutted the halls of my office building. Yeah, I strut. I wore this ensemble yesterday in an attempt to feel put together for...
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[Giveaway] Sunglass Warehouse
I’ve never thought of myself as a collector of any sort. I lose interest rather quickly and then move onto the next, new and hip thing (examples: Sailor Moon stickers, pogs, silly bands) . However, when it comes to sunglasses, I’m very much an avid collector. No matter the brand, the size, color or shape, I hold no prejudices when it comes to a cute pair of sunnies! And that’s why the nice...
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In Living Color
Happy Monday my loves! I hope you all had a great and fun filled weekend. Mine was quite boring but there’s always next weekend, right? I wore this ensemble yesterday for brunch, errand running and dinner with friends.
Something I did do this weekend was set up a Facebook page for FabAve! About time, I know. Feel free to stop by and ‘Like’ the page. I would love any...
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Currently Craving: Forever21
Normally for the Currently Craving segments I like to feature online boutiques and shops that are affordable for the everyday fabulously average chica. We all can’t just shell out hundreds of dollars for handbags, shoes and trends that are fresh off the runways. Today I wanted to feature Forever21 because the stylish powerhouse is always on trend and offers their goodies for low, reasonable...
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The "IT" List - January 20, 2012
Happy Friday!
Take some time to warm up this weekend and check out these awesome links!
gs lillian says “yes” to the sweater skirt. She seriously rocks this look and has me wanting a sweater skirt for myself! (find gs lillian on twitter!)
rachael, really makes “four eyes” look impossibly chic. Go check out her new glasses and fabulous red shoes! (find rachael,...
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Red Hot
So I’m going to keep this week semi-consistent and have more Disney outfit photos. However, like yesterday these pics aren’t quite as refined as my usual posts but whatev’s we all have off weeks. This outfit was worn on our first night in FL. The gang got together to celebrate one of the groomsmen’s birthdays and the reunion of all of us in the same room. It was quite the...
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Tourist
I’m baackk, which is totally a bitter sweet feeling. However Florida, the wedding, time with my friends and the much needed mini vacation was amazing. I couldn’t have asked for a better time. Unfortunately I don’t have a legit outfit post for you today but what I do have is a sneak peak into my vacation at Disney and a few shots of a touristy ensemble. I hope you enjoy!
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Subtle Grace
Hello from sunny Florida! Still on the East coast for my friends wedding (which is actually today) but I just couldn’t keep y’all hanging without a post for the day. So for your viewing pleasure, an outfit post!
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Awkward
Late last week I realized that I really didn’t post any outfit posts. I’m really sorry but I do hope you enjoyed the non-outfit related posts I did provide for your reading pleasure. Anyways, on Thursday I was determined to get some photos taken and had an errand to run after work, so I was on a time crunch. My mission? Somehow in all the madness and traffic I had to rush home...
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Maxi
Happy Friday my friends! Are you as excited as I am that the work week is finally over? I’m soo looking forward to this weekend. Why? Well because tomorrow the hubby and I leave for Florida to attend one of my best friends’ weddings. So I’ll get the chance to reunite with some sorority sisters- to catch up on gossip and share this special time with our dear friend. It’ll...
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The "IT" List
Happy Friday ladies! I hope you have a fabulous weekend, but first…
take some time to check out these amazing blogs!
suze wears clothes tries something new (to her)… you know that feeling when you take a leap of faith with your wardrobe and it works? Love it! Check out what she wore! (find suze wears clothes on twitter!)
the tiemann girls offer up some eye candy and a thought on...
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Where are all the Exotic Bloggers?
Am I out of line in saying I’m tired of seeing the same style/fashion blogger prototype? You know the type: she’s thin, she’s beautiful, she’s blond and has great style to boot? Don’t get me wrong, some of my favorite bloggers are blond bombshells (Julia, Jentine, Jessie) but in this day and age where diversity is no longer a taboo subject, where are all the exotic bloggers?
Have I been under a...
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[Review] Jason Wu for Target
The hype is growing around the Jason Wu for Target line set out to launch on February 5th and yesterday my curiosity finally got the best of me. As I, among others, got the link to Target’s Facebook page via Twitter, I admired the sneak peek into the polished, ladylike-with an edge collection.
Typically I’m hesitant to Target/designer collaborations. Something about my expectations and the...
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Currently Craving: Handbag Heaven
Today I’m sharing with you my most recent online shop obsession: Handbag Heaven. The site has some fierce bags, all inspired by designer brands. They offer a ton of different styles, colors and trends. And the best part, they are reasonably priced for the everyday recessionista! No handbag over $85, pretty reasonable if you ask me.
I’ve specifically been eyeing the Piper Woven Tote for quite some...
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Hello To You
Welcome back my loves! I rest assured you all had a great weekend. If you’re new to FabAve, feel free to take a look around, make yourself comfortable and don’t hesitate to reach out! And for those of you who are daily readers, a very special thank you! Y’all are the jam to my jelly! Is that the saying? Happy Monday!
Stay in touch: Twitter | Pintrest | Blogloving | GCOGH | Smashion |...
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Spotted in Rust
When: January 5, 2012
Yesterday was rough. Rough enough to have me tearing up in a bathroom stall. Let’s just say if I had the ability to pounce and scratch eyes out a la my feline printed cardi, I would have been a less stressed work-drone. But for now I have to settle for icy glares and fake smiles.
PS: I think I’ve found my favorite pants! The ASOS cropped pants are oh so comfy and I...
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The "IT" List
Welcome to the first IT list of 2012! Check out these amazing links… you won’t be disappointed!
fabulously average makes 2012 the year of the “better me” instead of the “new me” - I love this way of thinking! Check out how she’s going to do it! (find fabulously average on twitter!)
gs lillian says what most style bloggers are all thinking right about...
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Poncho
When: January 4, 2012
If a year ago you would have told me that I would one day wear a poncho, I would’ve poncho-ed you in the face. Heck, if you would have told me two weeks ago, you would’ve gotten the same reaction. The poncho/cape look has been everywhere- from high end collections, to the runways, to the blogs of the everyday fashionista. But to be honest, it’s not my favorite trend....
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Thrifted vs. Vintage
When: January 3, 2012
If you follow me on Twitter then you saw the question I sent out to the Twitterverse a couple weeks ago: what is the difference between a thrifted item and a vintage one? I got a lot of responses, all basically saying the same thing. So here’s my synopsis- They can be one and the same. Thrifting is taking a recycled item that was formerly owned and finding new use for...
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2012
When: December 31, 2011
Wore this outfit on Saturday night to celebrate the beginning of 2012. Personally, I thought the perfect way to ring in the New Year was to don on gold, sequence, leopard print and a little sheer action. I felt fabulous the entire night, so my mission was accomplished!
I hope everyone had an amazing night, whether it was spent in sweats, in jeans or a floor length ball...
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New Year. BETTER Me.
Around this time people often sing the phrase, ‘New Year. New Me.’ No sir! I don’t abide by those rules. I’d like to rework the moto and say, ‘New Year. BETTER Me.’ I’m happy the way I am, but there’s always room for improvement and I plan to improve my life this year and every year after.
This is my vision/inspiration board for 2012. A...
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Look Ma', no head.
Some outfit shots taken last week while on my mini hiatus. Thank goodness for Instagram! I broke my camera on Christmas Eve, right after this post, and milked the fact that it was recap week on the blog, so these shots are the only evidence I have that I actually got dressed last week. Are you on Instagram? If so, feel free to follow me, username: joannealma (just like my twitter).
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December 2011
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2011 Recap Week: Miscellaneous
It’s been great looking back on some of my fave outfits of 2011! It’s given me a chance to virtually go through my closet and assess what I have and what I haven’t worn in a while.
Again, I would love to thank all of the loyal readers that come back each and everyday to read my random thoughts and how I’m doing in this style journey of mine. Like I said before, this blog has...
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2011 Recap Week: Outfits (6)
It’s great to look back on some of my fave outfits of 2011! I’m uber excited for 2012, and I’m really looking a forward to what the new year has to offer, both in my marriage and on this little ol’ blog. FabAve has truly become a passion of mine, not just a hobby. With all that said, gracias for all of the support y’all have given me. It’s funny to think that a simple comment...
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2011 Recap Week: Outfits (5)
It’s great to look back on some of my fave outfits of 2011! I’m uber excited for 2012, and I’m really looking a forward to what the new year has to offer, both in my marriage and on this little ol’ blog. FabAve has truly become a passion of mine, not just a hobby. With all that said, gracias for all of the support y’all have given me. It’s funny to think that a simple comment...
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2011 Recap Week: Outfits (4)
It’s great to look back on some of my fave outfits of 2011! I’m uber excited for 2012, and I’m really looking a forward to what the new year has to offer, both in my marriage and on this little ol’ blog. FabAve has truly become a passion of mine, not just a hobby. With all that said, gracias for all of the support y’all have given me. It’s funny to think that a simple comment...