Southern Scraps

I recently purchased a coral blazer and had tossed it across my cedar chest with other items that needed to be put away. It was lying across a mint shirt and white jacket and I loved the color combination. It inspired an outfit with the blazer, a white dress and mint necklace. However, there was one problem- I didn't own a white dress or mint necklace. A couple of weeks later, I was in Belk's and scored a cute white dress on clearance for $15.39! Of course it went home with me and Sunday I wore it with the blazer to church. I still don't have the mint accessories so I went with turquoise.   Dress- Belk; Blazer- Forever 21; shoes- TJMaxx   For evening services, I made the dress a little more casual and wore it with sandals and a vest belted over it. You can see the inspiration for this version here .   Dress- Belk; vest- Old Navy; belt/shoes- Target Linking up to WIWW .

I have had this maxi dress for over 15 years! Way before maxi dresses were popular. I think back then it was just a "long" dress. But it is one of my favorite pieces for the summer because it's so comfortable. I picked up these cork wedges from Ross two years ago. I have a love/hate relationship with wedges. I love the look, but unless I get just the right angle, my feet slide forward in them instead of staying in place. Anyone else know what I'm talking about? Does it bother you too?    Worn June 2, 2013   Linking up with WIWW Interested in or following the Paleo lifestyle? We changed our diet about  four months ago and love the results! We feel so much better and eat much healthier. For the remainder of the week, you can get 5 Paleo/primal ebooks for $7.40! That's an amazing deal. Check it out HERE.  (I earn a commission for each sale as an affiliate for bundle of the week. I've loved the books I've purchased from each week's bund...

Summer is coming and that means we will be breaking out the sunnies! I wear mine year round but summer makes me think about them more often. May as well look chic wearing them. Here are 9 ways to dress them up. DIY Pearl sunglasses by a pair and a spare

It's been a while since I've shared a Fabulous Friday find . Not because they aren't out there, just because I've been too busy to do the extra post. Today I'm sharing this fabulous find from Brassy Apple. It's a much needed one this time of year because we are all back into jeans and sweaters or long shirts. Do your pants ever curl away from your button, creating an annoying "pooch" when you pull your shirt down over them? Mine do. And I hate it. I want a smooth silhouette, not a bumpy one. Megan has the perfect solution- masking tape. Yep- tape that sucker down! Go visit Megan at Brassy Apple for more details!

Mint is a very trendy color this season. While I don't have any mint skinny jeans , I do have a few other pieces in mint and decided I should make myself an accessory to go with them- mint earrings. I've had these beads in my stash for awhile and can't even tell you where I got them. To make your own mint earrings, you will need six beads, two each of three assorted shapes and shades, earring wires, head pins, and eye pins. Thread two of your beads on a head pin and make a wrapped loop. Thread your other bead on an eye pin and make a simple loop. Attach these two units and attach your ear wires. Simple! Sharing here: Think Pink Sundays ** Under the Table and Dreaming * Sundae Scoop * Creative Bloggers Party and Hop * Craftomaniac Monday * Make the Scene Monday * Making the World Cuter * Just Something I Whipped Up at TGC * Masterpiece Monday * Motivate Me Monday * Inspire Me Monday * Market Yourself Mondays at Sumo’s Sweet Stuff * Pink Hippo Party * M...

Hi. I don't regulary do WIWW posts here anymore, but thought I'd play along today. Here are a couple of outfits from last week, one work and one play. Left: Cardigan- Old Navy; blouse- Sear's; skirt- consignment; shoes- Target Right: Blouse- Chico's-thrifted; sweater- Talbot's- thrifted; Levi's jeans, shoes- Payless I decided to try out some trends I've been seeing- the shirt tail out and cuffed jeans. The cuffed jeans remind me of being a kid, so I have not been quick to embrace it. I also realized most of my jeans are boot cut or flare, so I can't cuff them. What do you think of these trends? Linking up at The Pleated Poppy.

Hello and thanks for stopping by to check out my holiday outfits. I'm linking up with WIWW.   Do you dress in  holiday specific attire or specific colors during the holiday season? I find myself trying to be a little festive for holiday parties and such. Poinsettia shirt- Walmart; Lee denim trousers; shoes- Rack Room; holiday charm bracelet- gift several years ago Worn: Dec. 11, 2011 church turtleneck- JCPenney; Vest- Coldwater Creek; pants- TJMaxx; scarf- Brassy Apple; nativity brooch- gift; shoes- Target Worn- Dec. 12, 2011- work, office Christmas luncheon

Hello again! Linking up with WIWW at the Pleated Poppy . If you're in need of Christmas cards or tags , go handmade this year and get them now from my shop . Dress- Gap via Goodwill; Boots- JCPenney Remember when I wore this in the summer with sandals . I think this dress adapted great to fall with boots. If it stays colder like today's temps, I'll throw on a bright colored blazer.

Happy Hump Day! Half way through this week! And it's time to link up with Lindsey at The Pleated Poppy. This scarf is from Old Navy and I've worn it with many combinations. I wore it on Sunday with a dress and Tuesday with a scarf. I love scarves! For more photos of these outfits and more details, head over to Savvy Southern Style . And follow me there too, if you like. It's a lonely little place.

Yep, you read that right. I got this dress at Salvation Army thrift for 99 cents! It's made from a suede like material, so it's perfect for fall. See more photos of it and more of my outfits over at Savvy Southern Style . Linking up with WIWW at The Pleated Poppy .

Happy Wednesday! First let me announce that I have started a fashion/style blog, Savvy Southern Style . You can see more outfits there. I like to chatter about the details of an outfit so much that a week long review of everything in one post gets to be a bit too much. And I'd like to keep this blog mostly about crafting, so I started another one to journal my outfits. Please check it out. Blazer, pants, silk tee- Worthington separates, JCPenney; shoes ( similar)

A couple more of the fall 2011 trends I've been able to thrift: Faux fur Source - Piperlime I didn't find a vest, but I did find this leather jacket with faux fur collar at the Goodwill for $6.49! Another cute fall trend is the bow blouse.  It's a very vintage look and something you may not like unless you work in an office. I work in an office, so I love it! Source- Piperlime My vintage thrift store find: Thanks for falling my thrifting fall trends series. Remember, you don't have to spend a fortune for fashion. Just find your nearest thrift store. In case you missed it, here's part one and part two.

It's time again for WIWW with Lindsey at The Pleated Poppy . Here's a run down of what I wore to work last Tues. through Friday. Jones New York silk blazer, scarf, lace tank- thrifted;  pants- JCPenney, shoes- Mudd

A few more fall trends I've been able to pick up at the thrift store: Lace: Source Banana Republic Mad Men Collection Lace tank Thrifted lace tank- Goodwill $3.89 Jewel tones Source My finds: Blazers- Goodwill $6.49 Midi skirts Source My find: Skirt - Salvation Army Thrift $2.50 I'll have to shorten the skirt for it to be a midi on my shortie self, but that's do-able. And it rocks more jewel tone colors. Have you found any of the latest trends at your thrift store?

I missed posting WIWW for a couple of weeks because I've been on work related travel and the hotel rooms and my schedule did not allow for pics or posting. I'm back this week with a couple of casual outfits and a work outfit. Saturday evening out

I've been reading up on fall's fashion trends for this year in all the magazines and blogs and I've been adding them to my wardrobe with thrift store and consignment purchases. If only it would get cool enought to wear my finds. It's been so easy to find all of the trends for $1.00- $7.00. I'll be sharing my finds in a three or more part series. Here's part one:

Happy Hump Day! We're  half way through the week and it's time to link up with Lindsey at the Pleated Poppy for What I Wore Wednesday. She's now issuing more than just a challenge to get dressed every day. This week was to wear something thrifted. I have a few things I've thrifted and I must say it's quite fun to find great deals. I also continued the last challenge of wearing something rarely worn as Yellow Blackbird had issued the same challenge for Shop Your Closet . Saturday I had a hair appointment and later we went to dinner. What I wore: sweater, tank, shorts- Target; shoes- JCPenny;  purse- Tommy Hilfiger- THRIFTED $4.99! I bought these clothes two or three years ago and wore them a lot the first year, but haven't worn them lately. I had not worn the shoes at all this year. I would not own a Tommy Hilfiger purse if it had not been found at the Salvation Army. Sunday- church Dress- Gap via Goodwill. Shoes- target I found this dress at the Good...

I'm sure you've figured out by now that I love arm candy ! I've been posting bracelet tutorials a lot, but there are still more I want to try. Here are some fabric bangle versions:   Yo Yo bangle by always expect moore Fabric wrapped bracelets by Sunshine Mama Rhinestone bangle by Four Flights of Fancy Craftstylish Leather and lace bangles at One Pear button

Last week Lindsey at The Pleated Poppy challenged everyone to wear something we never wear or something old in a new way. That's a good challenge that I try to do from time to time, and I still had some things in my closet that needed to be worn. Jacket and pants: Worthington/ JCPenny; shirt - Ross; shoes- TJMaxx; necklace-vintage/ ebay; bracelet- made by me

I'm not a huge fan of headbands. I like them and get compliments on the rare occasions that I wear them, but I'm just not comfortable wearing them. When I do wear them, I like simple ones. I admire the girls who can wear the elaborate ones but I think I'm too old for those. Here are some I've come across that fit my style and are on my list of things to make.