Spring Fashion

Outfit Ideas: Sperry Leopard Boat Shoes

May 14, 2013 By The Fashionable Housewife Leave a Comment

Sperry Top-Sider Famous Footwear

Sperry Boat Shoes are THE shoes of the season right now! Everyone is wearing them and there are so many cute styles to choose from. I personally love leopard print so when I spotted these Sperry’s on FamousFootwear.com I knew I had to have them.

It took me three days of continuous wear to break them in, first day with thin socks. Now, they are super comfortable and I wear them all the time. I slip them on to run outside and hang laundry, I put them on to run to the store, or I put together a cute outfit to go with them, like the outfit above.

Need more outfit ideas of what to wear with boat shoes? Check out these cute outfits below I found on Pinterest…

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Outfit Ideas: Pops of NEON Colors

May 13, 2013 By The Fashionable Housewife Leave a Comment

I posted this today’s outfit on my instagram account last week. I was anxious to put together an outfit to go with my new Blu Bijoux fashion jewelry from Max & Chloe.

I’m absolutely in LOVE with this Blu Bijoux Fuchsia Pyramid Necklace and this awesome Blu Bijoux Silver Wide Diamond Link Stretch Bracelet from Max and Chloe. I get SO many compliments on this bracelet every single time I wear it. It’s on sale and comes in a few different colors, so go snatch one up quick before they sell out. This is one of those statement pieces you HAVE to have!

I know some people aren’t crazy about the socks with sandals trend, but I’m wearing it and I think it’s working… Especially since these gray Aerosoles sandals have a perforated print that lets the neon color of my socks through. I promise you, this would look even better if I was tall! Being that I’m only 5′ 2″ I can’t always get away with trying out every trend and style.

Today’s Outfit

Shirt: TJ Maxx #Maxxstyle on sale rack for $7 (compare at $48)
Pants: Old Navy Rockstar Skinny Jeans
Shoes: Aerosoles
Necklace: Blu Bijoux Fuchsia Pyramid Necklace from Max & Chloe
Bracelet: Blu Bijoux Silver Wide Diamond Link Stretch Bracelet from Max & Chloe

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* Some of the items seen in this post were provided to us free of charge for the purpose of product testing and review. This does not effect our opinion of the products in any way. We only write about products we personally like and use, regardless of how they were acquired.

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Top Spring Trends Available at Marshalls Right Now!

May 8, 2013 By The Fashionable Housewife Leave a Comment

Last week I posted about The Top Spring 2013 Trends You Need Right Now. If you haven’t had a chance to check out that post, do it now!

Spring is the perfect time to add a little fabulousness to your wardrobe and home. This seasons must-have trends like lace, peplum, sorbet colors like mint and coral, neon yellow and green, floral and tribal prints, and oxfords are all easy to find at prices you can afford in Marshalls.

It might seem like a daunting task to stay on-trend, especially if you are on a budget. Luckily, you don’t have to spend a lot to keep your wardrobe updated and current if you shop someplace like Marshalls.

Top 8 Spring Trends To Look For:

Over the weekend, I headed to my two local Marshalls to scout out which hot, spring trends they had in store. I purchased all 8 of this season’s top trends for $99!

I really had a great time searching for the best designer deals they had to offer and I really couldn’t believe some of the things I found! Check out the Current/Elliott jeans I found on the sale rack for $39! If they were my size, I definitely would have taken those babies home with me.

Here is what I bought…

FLORALS: I found the best of both worlds with this top. It’s a beautiful floral pattern AND a peplum style top. Originally $16.99 – got it on sale for $7.00.

PEPLUMS: I couldn’t resist this coral color and cute embossed floral print. Scored this one for only $12.99

STRIPES: Loving stripes right now and had to snag this cute layered/tiered tank top for $16.99

LACE: A delicate and feminine trend to embrace. I found this dusty pink button down top for just $12.99

TRIBAL: My mom found a tribal print dress on the clearance rack and called for me like it was an emergency! An excellent find on sale for just $7!

OXFORDS: I immediately fell in love with these nude cut out oxfords. For only $20, they practically jumped into my cart all by themselves.

COLORED JEANS: You know how much I love mint green so I was delighted to find these jeans, in my size, for only $15! (originally $40)

NEON: I didn’t find any neon shoes in my size, but I did spot this neon leopard print button down top that was on sale for $7.

Now for the next couple weeks, I will show you how to style each of the top spring trends for UNDER $100 at Marshalls. Not only do they have insane deals that you just don’t see anywhere else, but they pack their stores with the most current and lust-worthy pieces at prices you can actually afford. Not just clothing and shoes either… Their handbag selection is to die for and the home decor department will make you want to redecorate every room in your house. (At least that’s what it does to me!)

DISCLOSURE: I received a $100 gift card to shop at Marshalls in order to review their spring selection of designer items available in their stores. All opinions are my own and I did not receive compensation for writing this post (or any of the spring-themed posts I plan to write in the near future) about Marshalls.

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TJ Maxx Style Scout Blogger Challenge – Stripes!

May 7, 2013 By The Fashionable Housewife Leave a Comment

The Fashionable Housewife teamed up with A Few Goody Gumdrops recently to take part in the Maxx Style Scout Blogger Challenge. We were given a $100 gift card to shop at T.J. Maxx (our FAVORITE store!) and were sent on a mission to create a designer outfit for less based on the spring trend of black and white stripes.

Here is a snippet from our experience:

“Sarah received a T.J.Maxx gift card and we shopped til we dropped. We choose to style Sarah in one of this season’s hottest trends….black and white stripes. T.J.Maxx provided us with endless possibilities to find our personal style. We sought a very cool fashion-forward look.

If you ask me….Sarah and I did an amazing job with the designer outfit and accessories we chose. Sarah’s hair, makeup and cutting edge black and white nails were the perfect compliment to her ultra stylish outfit.” [Source]

Here are the items I found at TJ Maxx that were a LOT less than if I had shopped anywhere else.

Jacket: Steve Madden – on sale for $40.00 (originally $78)
Shirt: Express – $7.99
Shoes: DKNY Casual Flats – $34.95 (originally $75)
Clutch: $16.99

TJ MAXX Total: $100

Other items from my personal closet…

Jeans: Old Navy Rockstar Jeans in black for $34.99
Nails: Sally Hansen Nail Strips in “Check It Out”
Bracelet: Cold Water Creek Ombre Resin Bracelet in orange flame
Earrings: Willa M Diamond Cut Hoops
Makeup: Urban Decay Naked Palette 2, Urban Decay Naked Skin BB Cream, Mally Perfect Red Lips (Click here for more info about my makeup routine)

Click here to see the rest of the pictures on A Few Goody Gumdrops!

I am SO honored to have had the opportunity to work with A Few Goody Gumdrops and TJ Maxx. I had an awesome time shopping in TJ’s (as I always do!) and I’m so amazed that we put together this fabulous outfit for $100! I am most excited about the ultra cool denim and leather biker jacket that was on sale. It’s so gorgeous and I will be able to style it in a million other outfits!

I saw so many things in TJ Maxx that were both totally on trend and very affordable. I could have spent many more hours in the store than I did because there was just so much to see! I will definitely be heading back there this coming week to grab a few more things including some home decor items for my living room that I am re decorating.

TJ Maxx has amazing designer items for a lot less than department stores, so you can leave knowing you will look like a million bucks but didn’t have to spend a million bucks!

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Trend Alert: MINT Green for Spring

May 7, 2013 By The Fashionable Housewife Leave a Comment

One of spring’s hottest colors is undeniable! Soak up all the minty green you can get your hands on and indulge in some of these lovely goodies…

MINT SHOES:

Ravel Lalita Sandals in Turquoise/Pewter Glitter – $85

I personally LOVE these Ravel Sandles. They are the perfect color for spring and the glittery strap reminds me of the trendy manicures on Pinterest with the silver glitter accent nail. To top it off, these sandals are super comfortable and versatile! Ravel Footwear ships internationally, so you can get these shoes no matter where you live.

Here are more of our favorite minty green shoes for you to consider…

MINT MANICURES:

The easiest (and cheapest) way to incorporate mint into your spring repertoire is with a gorgeous minty green manicure! My personal favorite is Covergirl Outlast Nail Gloss in Mint Mojito.

MINT JEANS:

My current obsession is definitely mint colored jeans since MINT is a trend and COLORED JEANS are a trend. It’s the best of both worlds, all in one slimming piece. I scored a pair of mint jeans at Marshalls for $16.99 that are absolutely heavenly. I just love them.

Here are a few mint jeans you might like…

What MINTY goodies are you loving? Check out our other favorite mint items here.

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The Top Spring 2013 Trends You Need Right Now

May 2, 2013 By The Fashionable Housewife Leave a Comment

Spring is the perfect time to add a little fabulousness to your wardrobe and home. This seasons must-have trends like lace, peplum, sorbet colors like mint and coral, neon yellow and green, floral and tribal prints, and oxfords are all easy to find at prices you can afford in Marshalls.

Trends To Look For This Season

Top Spring 2013 Trends by thehousewife

Maria Menounos has partnered with Marshalls – one of my favorite stores – to show you how you your life can be just little more fabulous this spring.

Marshalls is definitely one of my favorite stores because they always have the most current, on-trend items. You don’t have to search for what’s cool, it’s all right there in front of you as soon you walk in the door. I can never go into Marshalls for just 10 minutes… There is always so much to see and everything is priced so affordable that I can come out with BAGS of stuff for less than $100. Now that’s a shopping spree almost anyone would rejoice about, yeah?!

Because “Everyday Is An Occasion for Fabulous”.

NEVER PAY FULL PRICE FOR FABULOUS
How does Marshalls have the same designer and brand name items shoppers are seeing in department stores right now? Marshalls’ buyers are shopping the world year round and constantly finding deals on the hottest items so you’ll discover new items in stores each week.

If you are a fan of Marshalls, leave a comment and let us know! Post your fab finds on instagram, twitter or Pinterest and use the hashtag #FabFound

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Outfit Ideas: Mint Green and Coral

April 29, 2013 By The Fashionable Housewife Leave a Comment

Mint green and coral are two very popular spring colors right now. So many different ways to wear this color combo and today I think I hit the nail right on the head with this one.

I layered a Neon Coral Sweater ($32/Gap) with a mint green leopard print blouse (similar here) underneath. I thought ankle zip jeans (similar here) would be appropriate with the sandal booties I couldn’t wait to break out!

I’ve been wearing this 2 Stone Custom Sterling Silver Infinity Birthstone Necklace from Eve’s Addiction ($42) almost non stop since I received it. I had it customized with the birthstones of my two kids. It’s simple, elegant, goes with every outfit and everything I wear, plus it’s a great reminder of my kids. (They are with me 24/7 – like I really need a reminder! lol) I love this piece though and I think it’s a great Mother’s Day Gift Idea.

I’m also loving this Two Tone Enamel Bangle in Electric Blue from Coldwater Creek ($30). It’s comfortable, easy to put on and off with the hinge design, very versatile because of the two tone colors and I get compliments on it all the time. They have a lot of great jewelry and accessories on sale right now. (Another Mother’s Day gift idea for ya!)

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