tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83066402289120257752024-09-01T23:11:15.376-04:00Welcome to my blog...my personal Journey to Style! I am a 37 year old married, stay-at-home mother to three (2 boys, 1 girl, all precious). That's right...I am just like YOU! After watching "What Not to Wear" for several years and always feeling like the makeover victim on Day One of shopping, I have decided to make changes in my Style (or lack there of). I hope you join me on my journey! I will share any tips, secrets, successes, failures and hilarities along the way.Meredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04477932563289525264noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8306640228912025775.post-51386101058382682162010-03-02T08:59:00.000-05:002010-03-02T08:59:19.692-05:00

Check out the best & worst fashion trends ever...I think I agree with all of it!Hot on StyleList

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Did you watch The Bachelor last night?She may be tacky, but Vienna's dress looked very pretty (even if she didn't).I watched the dumb show all season and forgot to DVR it last night for the finale! Once I realized that I had not recorded it...I really didn't care!Hot on StyleList

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This week, starting tomorrow, it is my honor to serve as Chair-Woman for the UCUMC Consignment Sale for one last term.  The sale is a children's consignment sale that my church holds twice a year.  It is a true passion  in my life.  The sale helps so many people it is unbelievable and I feel truly unworthy that God has chosen me to be a part of it.  I would like

Meredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04477932563289525264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8306640228912025775.post-30771925159672799082010-02-26T09:13:00.000-05:002010-02-26T09:13:03.214-05:00

Today's Frugal Friday tip is a coupon!  There are actually lots of coupons lately for different stores...Banana Republic, Kohl's, J Crew.  But, here is a link to a coupon you can print out and take to Ann Taylor LOFT and get 25% off!  Happy Shopping on this Frugal Friday!! http://www.anntaylorloft.com/home.jsp?cid=y_ps&cid=PPC0001

Meredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04477932563289525264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8306640228912025775.post-59707908426194565772010-02-25T16:36:00.002-05:002010-02-25T16:37:46.119-05:00

I love quizzes!  This one said I was a "Thrill Seeker"...hmmm, don't know about that.  What is your style??? ELLE News Blog:What’s Your Fashion Personality? Posted using ShareThis

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I am very excited to try these new Goody's hair pieces! I have been trying to play a lot with my hair and figure out how to make it look like those girls on The Bachelor. I hope these help!Hot on StyleList

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PLEASE!  If you do not already own some leggings or "Jeggings" (denim leggings)...GO GET YOU A PAIR!  This is by far my favorite trend in my adult life.  I will say that I was skeptical at first.  Mostly, I felt I was too old (at my ripe old age of 37).  This cannot be farther from the truth.  YOU are not TOO old!  My Stylish sister-in-law's 70 year old mom has

Meredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04477932563289525264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8306640228912025775.post-71634305820014046132010-02-24T08:44:00.000-05:002010-02-24T08:44:14.190-05:00

Best For Fine Hair - Get a Star-Worthy Blowout - Get Hollywood Hair - Beauty - InStyle

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...of a Scarf!  The Scarf is a new accessory to me that I have discovered here on my Journey.  I am still a little confused whether it is a fad or a timeless classic that is always appropriate.  I am leaning towards the latter.  I never realized how much a scarf could add to an outfit.  In fact, I would venture to say that a majority of my previous outfits would

Meredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04477932563289525264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8306640228912025775.post-54324794607688379072010-02-22T19:49:00.000-05:002010-02-22T19:49:43.600-05:00

I have recently started looking at sites like ideeli...Very cool! I have not made a purchase yet...just doing my research. Now ebay is jumping on this bandwagon. Check it out! It is a little addicting :)Hot on StyleList

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I always need a little extra help with my middle. Summer is coming soon!!!Get a Star-Worthy Middle in 3 Weeks - Look Your Best - Fashion - InStyle

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Happy Frugal Friday!!! For the past several years, myself and a group of incredible women have been running an amazing children's consignment sale twice a year at our church (www.ucumc.org).  We re-sell people's gently used children's clothing, toys, baby equipment, bikes, and more.  It is a wonderful mission and I call it a win-win-win-win...sellers receive money for what they

Meredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04477932563289525264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8306640228912025775.post-27144256926248396602010-02-19T07:21:00.000-05:002010-02-19T07:21:35.804-05:00

I cannot believe that I am following what is going on during Fashion Week...as I am sitting in my flannel pj's! But, nonetheless...my Journey must go on! So the Fashion Week is all about what is going to be hot in the FALL, not this spring and summer. Hmmmmm..With many designers, I have seen snake-skin accessories are going to be the big thing. I will have to keep this in mind. My first

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Found this helpful and interesting!!Trench Coat - 10 Easy Ways to Update Your Spring Wardrobe - Spring Fashion 2010 - Fashion - InStyle

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Is it bad that I think it is adorable how little Suri is such a priss-pot? And I think it is totally okay that Katie encourages it? If I had the $$ I would too! Katie and Suri Sport Matching Ferragamo Bags - This Week - What's Right Now - Fashion - InStyle

Meredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04477932563289525264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8306640228912025775.post-80480790359867809422010-02-17T06:08:00.000-05:002010-02-17T06:08:04.160-05:00

I am SOOOOO ignorant when it comes to where to find clothes.  I always go to the same places and rarely order online.  I think I am really missing the boat here!  I am subscribing to various style blogs for my Journey.  Some bloggers are women who love fashion and others are professional stylists or fashion reporters.  The best thing about reading the different blogs

Meredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04477932563289525264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8306640228912025775.post-11779677107395350342010-02-15T14:26:00.001-05:002010-02-15T14:27:14.479-05:00

It is with deep regret that I inform you of a fact that I have learned on my Journey.  Looking "Put Together" actually requires being put together.  Let us take a moment and mourn my disorganized self...okay, moving on! Yes, I am finding that I really need to be organized and prepared to feel confident.  And, I am not just talking about laying your clothes out the night before.&

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Although I am on a quest for Style, I will always be frugalicious!  I cannot help but get excited over a good deal. That is why I am going to dedicate Fridays to Frugality!  I will tell you about a great deal I found that week or a sale going on or maybe even a good money-saving shopping tip.  Since this is my first Frugal Friday and I am so new on my journey, I thought I would

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So now that I have started this blog about my style Journey, I have been thinking a lot about why it is so important to me that I develop some style.  The first thing that comes to mind is my mom.  My mom was an amazing, incredible single mother.  She was an outstanding teacher, receiving many awards in her 25 year career.  She was a tireless worker...sometimes working 4 or 5

Meredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04477932563289525264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8306640228912025775.post-38554468692918198302010-02-10T11:00:00.000-05:002010-02-10T11:00:27.832-05:00

If you saw last Friday's "What Not to Wear" you may remember Clinton's joke about Christ the Patron Saint.  They were making over a young Episcopalian priest (female) and they wanted her to remember a fashion rule.  Although it may have been a bit sac-religious, it did help me remember the CTPS rule of fashion! * Color * Texture * Pattern * Shine Every outfit should have one of

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Thank goodness my brother has impeccable taste in women!  My sister-in-law is the best!  She is gorgeous, has an awesome figure and is a style guru.  If she weren't so sweet I would probably hate her!  I have secretly always been a little jealous of her style.  She always looks great.  She always knows just what to wear and how to wear it.  I always have to call

Meredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04477932563289525264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8306640228912025775.post-70277687888243696402010-02-09T12:02:00.002-05:002010-02-09T21:59:20.574-05:00

I wouldn't say I ever really had any "style".  Oh sure, I had my moments.  A good hair day here, a cute and daring outfit there.  But "style"...never really has been my thing.  I look at the ladies who always look put together, polished, sharp.  I really wonder how they do it!  And, the good ones make it look effortless as if they woke up with perfectly fitting

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Welcome to my blog...my personal Journey to Style! I am a 37 year old married, stay-at-home mother to three (2 boys, 1 girl, all precious). That's right...I am just like YOU! After watching "What Not to Wear" for several years and always feeling like the makeover victim on Day One of shopping, I have decided to make changes in my Style (or lack there of). I hope you join me on my journey! I

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