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...
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2011 Recap Week: Outfits (3)
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 (2)
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 (1)
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: Fierce Fashion
For the next couple days I will be sporadically posting some of my favorite looks of 2011, along with fave blog moments and other randomness that comes to mind. Enjoy!
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Man-Handled
**The winner of the GCOGH giveaway is Maggie! Please email me here today. If I do not hear from you by tonight I will randomly select a new winner.
When: December 24, 2011
Hello my lovely friends! I hope you all spent your holiday weekend with family, plenty of cups of eggnog and a lot of laughter and love! My weekend was as perfect as I could have asked for, my in-laws are in town for the...
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Happy Holiday's!
I hope you have a fabulous holiday weekend! Enjoy time with family and friends!
Wearing [Top + Jeggings + Boots] Target, [Cowl] World Market, [Watch] Fossil
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Hodge-Podge
When: December 21, 2011
According to Wikipedia, (where you can find the most reliable source of information) hodge-podge is a word to describe a confused or disorderly mass or collection of things. I don’t know about you but I think that definition describes this outfit to the tee. What is this outfit if not a collection of disorderly things, or in my case clothes.
I woke up yesterday with a...
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[Denim Revival] Red Dead Redemption
When: December 20, 2011
I have been a little weary to take the plunge into the bright, colorful denim trend. As stated before the Denim Revival challenge was put into place, my jeans and I were not willing to compromise. I wasn’t willing to slim down and they weren’t willing to loosen upon my hips. And bright denim only screams, “Look at me!” (Specifically, look at my hips and thighs) But I...
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[Denim Revival]: Gray Territory
When: December 19, 2011
Sometimes keeping an outfit in the same wheel house of color is all you need to add a little intrigue. Am I making that up, maybe? Especially because I don’t find there to be anything intriguing about my ensemble. But hey, it fulfilled all the major requirements for a Monday outfit: comfort, simplicity and a no fuss, put together look. I hope the Chucks didn’t give me...
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Easy Peasy
When: December 18, 2011
Happy Monday friends! I hope y’all had a good weekend. Mine was rather productive, which is a change from my usual lounge fest. I wore this outfit yesterday for church, a grocery run and a fun Ikea trip with the hubby. Something easy is always ideal for a day full of errands. And this ensemble fit the bill.
What is your ideal errand running outfit? Is there a...
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Faith Meets Fashion
Good girls don’t have to dress bad. Is there a stigma that Christian’s are overly modest and don’t dress to impress? Maybe but I’m here to help break down those walls! Today’s post is meant to show you that some of us see ourselves the way God does, beautiful and fashionable!
Meet Andrea Fickel. A 17 year old high school senior. She describes her style as urban chic. Tall boots, leggings and...
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Hope
There has been an advent series going on at my church called Share Christmas. I’ve been meaning to write a little about each topic, but Sunday’s after church have been spent relaxing in front of the TV (I’m a little disappointed in myself too). So, for the next couple of Sunday’s I’ll bring you a summary of the message I took away from each service. I hope you come...
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Unmotivated
When: December 15, 2011
I’ve been feeling extremely unmotivated lately. Unmotivated to plan, to organize, to workout, to do anything. I’m starting to feel overwhelmed.
I hope I used this weekend to reevaluate things and get inspired again. And I hope all of you have a fabulous weekend. Ciao!
Wearing [Dress; worn as skirt] Target, [Button-up] Old Navy, [Sweater + Tights] Target,...
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Deals, Steals and Things I Love: Target
It’s to no surprise that I’m mildly obsessed with Target. The super store is the nonstop shop I’ve always dreamed of. While I rarely go there for groceries I definitely hit up my local Target for cosmetics, shoe therapy, books/movies and the occasional (affordable) shopping spree. I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again, I am totally their unofficial spokesperson.
Today I bring you some of my all...
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Go Chic or Go Home Giveaway!
Just in time for the holidays, I have an awesome giveaway for one lucky reader! Are you familiar with Go Chic or Go Home? GCOGH is a members only fashion community where you can upload outfit photos, create ensembles, interact with other fashionable members and rack up points which the site magically turns into gift cards for your favorite stores. Hello, what’s not to love? The site is like a...
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EBEW: Shine On
When: December 12, 2011
I’ve never been a big fan of sequence or glitter. And while many of my favorite girls have sported the trend quite effortlessly, there’s something about the shine that just isn’t appealing to me. That is until I found this skirt! Man alive I’m in love!
After the initial excitement (and the realization that I might be able to make it as a Go Go girl now that I own this...
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Currently Craving: LYLIF
Because I’m on a LYLIF kick I thought I would share with you what I’m currently craving from their shop. Feel free to head on over and take a look for yourself, they carry very cute and affordable pieces. And while you’re at it, I’m a size medium for both the Underline dress and the royal blue blazer and a size 8 ½ for the uber edgy booties. Happy Holidays!
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Tis the Season..to Partay!
Do you remember this post? Well my party tips still ring true for any Christmas/Holiday parties you might have lined up for the next couple of weeks. So I went ahead and made a few minor adjustments appropriate for this holiday season. As we do in fact near the most celebrated holiday in the world, we’re all either attending a party or hosting one (like us). Whichever of the two groups you fall...
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Impromptu
When: December 7, 2011
Wednesday was an off the cuff kind of day. Decisions were made on a whim and my usual routine of work, photos, blogging and America’sNext Top Model was thrown out the window. It was quite spectacular; as if I had a social life again and it felt reeeeally good.
It all started with my outfit decision. After receiving this beautiful Lylif statement necklace in the mail...
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Ahoy, Maties
When: December 6, 2011
Yes, that is a scull scarf styled as a belt. I needed something to complete the look and this scarf was the first thing that came tomind. Why? Well cause I’m a pirate of course. What, you didn’t know? I know pirate lingo like a true woman of the sea but edit meself for the likes of you scallywags.
Ye old lassies know nuttin ‘bout being a buccaneer. I pillage, keep...
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Playing Catch Up
When: December 5, 2011
We might finally be back to the regularly scheduled programming here on FabAve. Ever since my trip back East I’ve been days (maybe even a week) behind on outfit posts and its driving me crazy. Last week, in an attempt to catch up, I dressed very plainly and nixed the photo ops. It fel tweird to leave my outfit decisions to the last minute, I don’t think I could go back...
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[Denim Revival] Another Casual Friday
When: December 2, 2011
A simple, warm outfit for a casual Friday at the office. Another Denim Revival post under my belt and my jeans and I are on good terms.
Happy Tuesday my friends!
Wearing [Sweater] H&M, [Jeans] Old Navy, [Boots] Blowfish via DSW
P.S. Have you shopped my closet yet?
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Femme Fatal
When: December 1, 2011
Hello lovely friends and happy Monday! I hope each and every one of you had a marvelous weekend. With a short week at the office last week (only Wed-Fri), I apparently wanted to experience a long weekend, a la my college self. So on Thursday night I met up with my new friend Angela for the 14th Annual Femme Fatal- Ladies Only Holiday Cocktail Party. While those who...
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Shop My Closet!
I’ve finally done it! Remember when I asked y’all if I should create a Shop My Closet page? Well this weekend I took the time to put together inventory, snapped some pictures and uploaded them to Smashion, yay!!
Please feel free to stop by and look around. To you, my lovely and loyal readers, I’m offering a $10 OFF Discount on this weeks’ featured item - a pair of...
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The Goodness of God
So as some of you know, attending church and reaccepting God into my life has been a recent thing. After realizing that I had been spiritually hungry I stopped fighting it and let Him in. It’s been a very therapeutic experience. I am starting to look forward to Sundays; listening to His word, letting go of all of my stresses from the week prior and just praising His name.
Unfortunately my husband...
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Friends Forever
When: November 28, 2011
A second go around for the Urban dress. This is what I wore for my last night in VA. Unfortunately the weather wasn’t as chilly as I had expected, so my expert packing skill went to waste. There were a lot of unworn items in my suitcase but this dress had to make another appearance. I love it; comfy and cute!
On our last night at home, K and I got alllll...
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Comfy Comfort
When: November 27, 2011
Another appearance from the comfy Loft sweater that was thrifted a couple of weeks ago. Man I love this thing! I love to pair it with relaxed pieces, like these black skinnies and my trusty Old Navy combat boots. Old habits die hard I guess. How would you style this little number?
Wearing [Loft Sweater] Thrifted, [Stripped Tee] Target, [Skinnies] TJ Maxx, [Boots +...