My Winter Wardrobe

If you run into me, just smile and we'll exchange pleasantries.  There is no need to comment on my outfit because, you see, it is likely the same one (or a similar version) as the last time you saw me.  Hey, I am not ashamed!  I found a cute, comfortable look, and I'm stickin' with it.

I never really knew how I felt about leggings outside the house.  I was all for them for inside but shied away since I was undecided.  But then Pinterest Told Me To told me that it was okay as long as you abide by a simple rule- cover your "crotchal" area.  (Her word, not mine.)  Sheaffer, at PTMT, swears by the Hue 'Ultra' Leggings with a wide waistband.  This seemed like a good compromise- I would spend a little bit of money on my leggings and minimize my fear that I would be caught out in public with what might as well be this hose in the sunlight.  Sheaffer buys hers at Nordstrom, but I saved a few dollars buying mine here.  They really are great!  Plenty thick.  Plenty long.  (I'm 5' 8", so that's a biggie.)  And, best of all, that keep you sucked in!  Who wouldn't spend a little extra moolah for that feature?!  

So my next task was to cover my crotchal area.  Done and done!  I found this wide neck tunic in fun spring hues and accidentally bought it in every color.  There is also a tan color I bought in-store, if I'm being completely honest.  Enjoy that side view picture because you won't be getting many of those.  I just wanted to show you that this tunic is a rule follower.  And for less than $12 a pop, why not buy it in every color?!  

So there you have it- my winter uniform.  Tunic, leggings, scarf, boots, fun jewelry...and out the door or cozied up by the fire.  

Black Friday Must Haves: Walmart

Disclaimer: I am not a Black Friday shopper!  Do I love a good deal? Absolutely.  But know what I love a little bit more? SLEEP!!  

I'll do a little B.F. shopping online or later in the weekend.  This works for me because I'm never rushing after the big-ticket electronic items.  

I know Walmart is getting a bad rap for how early they are starting their sale, but our family typically gets cabin fever late afternoon/early evening and goes for a drive.  I'm just thinking that this year our drive can lead to our local Walmart parking lot.  

Here's what I'll be making a bee line to: 
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This chevron suitcase with green trim was obviously made for me.  Besides, my friend and I are going on a work trip in January, so I don't even have a choice. Must have!

The B.F. price tag: $25. (In store only)

I am totally crazy about scarves!  But my current weakness is for infinity scarves.  They are foolproof.  Just pop it on, wrap, twist, and you're perfectly styled.  So easy!  You can tell from the picture that these are lovely, but what you can't tell is that there are two of them in each package!

B.F. price tag: $4 for two infinity scarves!!

(I need to be sedated!)

I'm a teacher by day, so it should comes as no surprise that school supplies will make my list.  They would also make a great gift for any crafter.  This is a set of 28 multicolored Sharpie markers.  Typically, a good deal on Sharpies is about $.50 each.  This set is priced at $8.88!  That's less than $.32 a piece!  

I'm probably the only one, but I could use more storage, especially in the living room.  We have unsightly stacks of blankets and games littering the corners of our living room that could neatly be tucked into this storage ottoman.  For space, I would need to use this ottoman as a coffee table.  I've seen this done well before by putting a pretty tray on top with a couple of decorative items.  This ottoman has seriously been on my wish list for several years!

B.F. price tag: $29

What deal will you be losing sleep over this Black Friday?