Friday, January 25, 2013

"Anything is possible with sunshine and a little pink."- Lilly Pulitzer//Fabulous Finds Friday

It's Fun Friday! I'm determined to get out of bed this weekend, so I'm looking forward to the next few days. On the agenda? Relaxation, socialization, and possibly some tanning. 
Can't wait.

It's no secret that staying in bed all day has kept my spirits low, so I've started occupying my time by shopping online (dangerous for my budget, great for my wardrobe). Here are some of my favorite January finds:



Loafers: For Christmas I received over $150 in Macy's gift cards. Since I don't normally shop at Macy's, I spent a while perusing their website. They sell brands like Bobbi Brown (favorite makeup), Coach, Michael Kors, etc. online. I've been looking for a fabulous pair of loafer-esque flats (perfect for work and everyday wear), and I found these Coach beauties and couldn't resist.  My second choice was a Michael Kors luggage pair, which I may end up purchasing in a lighter color, and I also found adorable mint green loafers that I'll be ordering, as well. 



The High Low Dress: Since I've lost so much weight, very few of my dresses fit me without having them taken in. I decided to shop the Juniors department for size 0 dresses to avoid spending the extra money on a tailor, and I couldn't believe I found this gorgeous gold-belted navy and coral high low dress. I will literally find places to wear this.  



My favorite online shopping network has quickly become Sheinside. The clothing is so chic yet inexpensive, and I have found tons of amazing deals and steals on their site. These are my two latest dress purchases (both high low--- surprise, surprise). 







Statement Necklaces: My best friend is the most amazing bargain hunter I've ever met (not to mention she knows me like the back of her hand), and she gave me a gorgeous jade bubble Fit for a Queen Statement Necklace from Charlotte Russe for Christmas. I visited their online store because I was so pleased with it, and I ordered one more in pink. For only $12.99, the quality of these necklaces rivals the $100+ cost of a J. Crew necklace. I'm obsessed. 







Now after my checking account hates me, it's time to put these outfits to good use. I'll be traveling to Miami in a few weeks, and I can't wait to finally wear all my sequinned (yes, I have a few-- it's what pageantland does to you!) skirts and dresses. They would've been perfect for New Years; but oh wait, I didn't do anything for New Years... because I was in bed... sick... ugh, I am determined to get out of this rut of a health situation. I've got the resources on my side: loving support system, highly trained and credentialed medical professionals, and a heck of a lot of willpower. Let's do this!

Have a fabulous weekend! I, for one, am treating myself to a massage. Why not? Indulge a little, ladies, and remember you are your most prized possession

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58 comments:

  1. Hey sweet, i really like your blog and your picture.
    you want to follow each other via gfc and bloglovin ?

    i would be happy :)

    lovely greetings, lucia

    http://lucci-gucci.blogspot.de/

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    1. Hi girl! Yes, of course. Heading to your blog now :) Have a great weekend!

      xo,
      Steph

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  2. I love your blog! super cute! i actually just bought the pink sheinside dress for an event im going too!i also love those mint loafers! i just started a log of my own and id be happy for any advice that you could give to a newbie like me:)
    cant wait for your future posts!
    -Anna
    www.stepintoprep.blogspot.com

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    1. Hey Anna! Thanks for the sweet comment. I'm in love with that dress, great choice for any event :) I'm loving your blog title, and I'll stop by now and say hi. Have a fabulous weekend, pretty lady!

      xo,
      Steph

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    2. Thanks! and the website had an error woops! its www.steppingintoprep.blogspot.com, please check it out!
      xoxo
      Anna

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    3. Of course! Checking it out.

      xo,
      Steph

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  3. I'm so glad you came to my blog so I could come visit yours, I looooove it. I even created a new folder on blog luvin' to put you in hehe.
    I also love the hi/low dresses. I wanted the mint one for a wedding I went to last summer but waited too long to order so I couldn't get it in time. Ugh.
    Talk soon!
    Sarah xo
    Girlfriends Are Like Shoes

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    1. I'm so glad I came across yours, too! Yay, we're blog friends now :) I'm sorry about the mint dress; one of the biggest attention drawers to me is that it ships in 24-hours. I've heard horror stories about girls not getting their purchases from Sheinside for months. I've never had that problem, though. Hopefully Sheinside stepped up their shipping game.

      Have a fabulous weekend!

      xo,
      Steph

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  4. That dress looks so gorgeous on you! Really, you have such a beautiful figure.
    As for your trip to Miami I will say: "you have a great time!" I'm sorry about the fact that New Years for you meant being in bed sick.But hey, you still have about 340 days to enjoy from 2013, right?

    Thank you for stopping by my blog!

    hugs and kisses,
    Love, Andreea!

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    1. Aw, thank you Andreea! I appreciate the sweet comment. Yes, I do have 340 days to enjoy 2013, and I promise I will squeeze every ounce out of each day to make it one of my best. 2012 was tough, and I'm determined to make 2013 my year.

      Glad you stopped by :) Your comment made my day. Happy Saturday!

      xo,
      Steph

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  5. Hi, Stephanie! That dress is so cute and looks awesome on you!

    I'm following you back from Shona Skye Creations via GFC. Thanks so much for following and I hope you're feeling better! A trip to Miami should put anyone on the mend!

    Kristy @ Shona Skye Creations
    http://shonaskye.blogspot.com

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    1. Hi Kristy! Thanks for the follow back :) So glad we're blog friends. And thank you for the well wishes; I'm so excited for Miami I can barely stand it. Have a fabulous weekend!

      xo,
      Steph

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  6. Loving those shoes! :) Every single pair! Thank you so much for visiting our blog! :)
    P.S. Am totally jealous that you can shop in the Junior's department!

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    1. Of course, thanks for stopping by! And I wouldn't be too jealous... have you seen some of the styles they carry? Flower power meets Nickelodeon TV in most cases. The navy coral dress was just a diamond in the rough! Have a fabulous weekend :)

      xo,
      Steph

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  7. Beautiful dress and shoes!!! thank you so much for your sweet comment!
    I follow you with GFCF and Bloglovin!!! want us to follow by facebook? let me know...
    Have a wonderful weekend! and my g+ for you...

    Besos, desde EspaƱa, Marcela♥

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    1. Hi pretty lady! So glad we're blog friends :) I will for sure follow on you FB once I get my facebook back! I deleted it temporarily... spent WAY to much time stalking, haha. Have a wonderful weekend, as well!

      xo,
      Steph

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  8. New follower here :) Love the blog! Come follow wideospaces.blogspot.com!
    XO Happy weekend!

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    1. So glad you stopped by! I'm checking out your blog now :) Have a great weekend!

      xo,
      Steph

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  9. Thanks for visiting my blog! Realized I was already following you :) I own the pink sequinned dress! I wanted to wear it for New Years but the order was backed up unfortunately, it's such a cute dress!!

    Summer x

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    1. Hey Summer! I'm glad we're blog friends :) and I know, I love it! Sheinside has the best deals, but unfortunately, they have terrible reviews for their shipping timelines. Thanks for stopping by! Have a fabulous weekend.

      xo,
      Steph

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  10. i love the dress color <3

    visit my blog ^^
    www.luchluchcraft.blogspot.com

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    1. I know, I'm obsessed, too. Coral, navy, and mint are my color obsessions.

      Visiting now! Have a great weekend :)

      xo,
      Steph

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  11. Great finds! Thanks for visiting my blog today.

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    1. Thanks, Jen! Glad to have you! Have a wonderful weekend.

      xo,
      Steph

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  12. I love the dress you found! The MK shoes are also pretty amazing... just found your blog (randomly!) and I am looking forward to following along!

    XO, Kelsey

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    1. Hi Kelsey! Thanks for stopping by :) I know, I'm obsessed. Thanks for following, and I'm visiting your blog now. Happy Saturday!

      xo,
      Steph

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  13. Hi Stephanie! I see you've been spending your time wisely...I.love.internet.shopping!:-) Love the mint loafers! Have a fabulous time in Miami! Praying you'll feel better...have a blessed weekend! ;-)

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    1. Thanks, Michell! And yes, I've been spending my time veryyy wisely; I'm an online shopping addict, as well :) Thanks for the prayers, and I hope you have a wonderful week!

      xo,
      Steph

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  14. Wow your weekend sounds a lot more fabulous than what I have planned. Lol. I hope you're having fun. :) I love those ice cream loafers and those gorgeous dresses. Oh, and those necklaces are so fun! You have excellent taste, Stephanie. :) I'm sorry to hear about your health issues. I hope you get everything taken of quickly and feel better soon!

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    1. Thanks, Jennifer! Your sweet comment made my day. I appreciate the well wishes, and I hope you're having an absolutely wonderful weekend :)

      xo,
      Steph

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  15. Looks like some good purchases! I want to go shopping, but I already have too much stuff!

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    1. These are some pretty sweet deals. Having "too much stuff" will never be an issue for me, unfortunately. I'm insatiable!!!!!

      I love you.

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  16. Love those necklaces!

    I'm visiting from the Saturday Morning Blog Hop =)

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    1. Thanks for stopping by, lovely! Glad to have ya! Hope you're having a wonderful weekend.

      xo,
      Steph

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  17. Found your blog on the Aloha Blog Hop, and you can hereby consider me your newest follower. :) Love finding new inexpensive shopping venues, and Sheinside is going to be one of my new favorites, I can tell!

    My blog: http://thecuriousyellow.blogspot.com/

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    1. Hi Abbey! Thanks for stopping by! Sheinside is amazing... I have a hard time not buying things from them on a daily basis. I'm stopping by your blog now! Hope you're having a great weekend.

      xo,
      Steph

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    1. Thanks, Marie! Visiting now :) Hope you're having a great weekend.

      xo,
      Steph

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  19. lovely post!

    Do you want to follow each other? :)
    http://fantasyfashioned.blogspot.de/

    xx♥

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    1. Thanks, Gigi! Of course :) I'll stop by now and visit. Have a great weekend.

      xo,
      Steph

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  20. Love the mint loafers you pictured. And that dress looks great on you. I haven't tried the high-low trend yet... but I love the other options you pictured as well.

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    1. Thanks, Laura! I was skeptical of the high-low style, too, but after buying the navy/coral dress, I'm obsessed. It elongates your shape and is incredibly flattering as both a day dress or club outfit. And I'm in love with mint green; it's so perfect for this time of year. Glad you stopped by! Hope you had a wonderful weekend.

      xo,
      Steph

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  21. great post! would you like to follow each other? let me know!

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    1. Of course! Stopping by your blog now. Hope you had a good weekend.

      xo,
      Steph

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  22. I can no longer wear high heels. After coming home empty handed from a shopping spree at an expensive shoe store, my husband tried to convince me there are cute flats out there and perhaps I should look into buying a pair of loafers. I believe you've just proved he was right.

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    1. Haha, oh no! I hate proving men right! But yes, loafers are the perfect flats and relief from high heels. I'm not typically a fan of regular ballet flats, but loafers are so classy, comfy, and professional-looking... they're perfect for us working gals. Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you had a fabulous weekend!

      xo,
      Steph

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    1. Glad we're friends :) Love your blog!

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  24. Newest follower from the GFC Blog Hop.:) Hope you come check out my site!

    Mandy
    Bunny Girl Blog
    Love of Reading

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    1. Hey Mandy! Of course, always great to meet fellow bloggers. Happy Monday!

      xo,
      Steph

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  25. Lovely! Hi Stephanie! Wanna follow each other? Just let me know. :)

    Pauchee Casimiro
    paucheecasimiro@gmail.com
    http://paucheecasimiro.blogspot.com

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    1. Let's! Stopping by your blog now. Happy Monday!

      xo,
      Steph

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  26. lovely post! love the pink sequinned dress...
    new folllower here ;)
    Love,
    HELLOWORLDZY

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    1. Thanks, Zy! So glad to have you! Hope you had a fabulous weekend.

      xo,
      Steph

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  27. I love the light green high- low dress!!! That is to die for!! I love your blog, I'm happy I found it! I'm your newest follower!! :)

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    1. So glad to have you, Sarah! I know, I'm obsessed with the high-low style AND light green, so I'm sure you can imagine my elation when I found this. Have a fabulous week :)

      xo,
      Steph

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  28. First of all you fit in juniors sizes? I hate you. ;)

    I'm not a big fan of the loafers, but the dresses and jewelry are absolutely gorgeous! I especially like the light green dress. So pretty!

    Lisa

    P.S. Thanks for linking up to this past weekend's GtKY Blog Hop! Both of us are sick so we're a little behind with our visits. :)

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    1. Hey Lisa! It's not a good thing... trust me! And I know, the light green dress is to die for. I was never a fan of loafers until I saw a friend wearing them, and they looked absolutely adorable...now I'm obsessed (obviously). Thanks for hosting! Have a wonderful week.

      xo,
      Steph

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