My #1 Fashion Lesson...and it is FREE you already own it

Let me start off by saying I LOVE FASHION & ACCESSORIES. I am NOT a name brand girl, if I love it and think it is a great piece at a great price I am going to buy it. This means I enjoy shopping everywhere, thrift stores, salvation army, sales racks at Target, Wal-Mart, TJ Maxx, Marshall's, etc. I do believe you can splurge on great staple pieces such as shoes, great jeans, and handbags. But just because it has a famous name I am not going to buy it. Actually, a few months ago I was shopping with a great sak bag that I had bought at TJ Maxx for I think $55 and a store clerk caught me off guard by asking "Is that sak?". After a few seconds of trying to figure what she was talking about I responded yes with a smile. When in my mind I am thinking...how does she notice that over the great color, design, style, etc.

Also, while we are talking style. My #1 advice when it comes to style and fashion is PRIDE & CONFIDENCE. When stepping out and even staying in take a little pride in how you look. I love watching old shows from the 1950's and 1960's because they dressed up for the simple things. Mothers were always in a nice dress at home. If they went into town they wore a nice hat, gloves, and dress. They had PRIDE. You still see this in our grandparents...I very rarely see my 80+ year old grandparents in jeans and a old t-shirt...actually I don't think they own t-shirts. Take note in this. But no matter what you wear, wear it with CONFIDENCE. If you are confident people will automatically be drawn to you.

This is one of my favorite quotes. It reminds me of my wonderful Mother. She always had this little saying to described ladies that always looked nice. (I am just going to use a random name) "Sylvia always looks like she stepped out of a powder puff". Many of my friends have asked me what this means when I say it. My best description would be ladies that always look like "they just stepped out of a powder puff". Think of the following ladies....










Of course, Jackie Kennedy. A huge style icon known for her pearls, hair, and sunglasses. Let's not forget gorgeous husband and son.












Princess Diana, shy yet very confindent. Always seen with a ladies hemline. My grandmother would never have to ask her if she needed to sew some lace or a ruffle on her skirt.















Kate Middleton, new to the powder puff club but we just can't get enough of her style. I love that she dresses herself and does her own hair...as far as we know. Once again, notice the hemline.




















Last but not least, my favorite Reese Witherspoon. Not only is she a young mother and from the south, but she just seems like a girlfriend you could go shopping with and do lunch. LOVE HER. I love her classic and preppy style.

















So my challenge to you ladies is next time you are stepping out ask yourself "Do I look like I just stepped out of a powder puff"? Also, step out with Pride & Confidence and I am sure everyone will think "She looks amazing".

P.S. Yes, I have been known to go to the grocery store, doctor office with sick kids, etc. with gym clothes, no makeup, & baseball cap. Somedays I feel like dressing like a celeb in hiding, but only if I am going to be out for a few mins.

Stay tuned this weekend is family fall pictures. I can't wait to share my new haircut and color along with my wonderful outfit for under $100.