Thursday, June 30, 2016

June IG Fashion Favorites

Well, we're already to the end of June! Where has this month gone?! It's literally been such a quick month! I am so excited to be participating in some upcoming style challenges, which I'll soon share the ones I'll be participating in on my Instagram account @sympony.of.style. Thank you to all of the wonderful ladies on IG who continue to like and comment on all of my posts-you ladies mean the world to me with your sweet words and wonderful style. I never thought this would become a hobby or anything of the sort, but I have truly been enjoying coming up with content relevant to the fashion world! I hope you all have been enjoying my posts; please do not hesitate to let me know what you'd like to see! I am willing to blog anything fashion or beauty, so shoot your ideas to me via comments! Thank you for all of the insta-love!!! Now, onto the outfits!

Outfit 1.
Necklace
Crochet Long Sweater
Jeggings
Gladiator Sandals
Similar Blouse

Outfit 2.
Striped Shirt
Similar Fringe Necklace
Jeggings
Flats

Outfit 3. 
Similar Blue Blouse
Similar Necklace
Jeggings
Gladiator Sandals

Outfit 4. 
Similar Floral Blouse
Jeggings
Rose Gold Flats

Storms and Sushi

Good morning/afternoon friends! I hope you all are doing well! I have had to sneak outside in between rain showers to try to take an outfit picture! I am so excited/nervous for tonight because my boyfriend and his family have been bugging me to try sushi for a really long time; basically all 3 years of us dating! So tonight, Joshua and his mom are taking me to their favorite sushi place tonight and I'll have my first experience! I hope I like it! I am not a huge fish fan as it is, so we'll see how this goes! If I hate it, there's always pizza roles in the freezer when we get back, ammi right?!

I absolutely love this blouse that I scored for under $10!!! It comes in a few different colors besides this olive green, but it's super breezy and flowy and cute! Love it! These shoes are also only $15! Click on the links below to find out where I got my outfit!

Olive Sleeveless Blouse
Tassel Earrings
Tassel Necklace
Chocolate Braided Wedges
Jeggings

Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Lace Up Flats 6/29

I have been loving these darling lace up flats! They're only $19.99! Plus they take this casual tank top and step it up another level! Have a wonderful Wednesday!!!!

Sunday, June 26, 2016

Wonderful Wedges

One trend that I've been absolutely over the moon about lately is the wedge trend! I love cork and espadrille wedges! I think they are so summer-y and fun to wear! They're cool since they're a type of sandal and they're edgy because of the heel! They can really elevate your look whether you're wearing a dress, boyfriend jeans and a shirt, or even jeggings and a blouse! And the best part?! These wedges are ALL below $25!!!! How awesome is that?!
These darling cork wedges add a little sparkle and shine to your summer outfit!

These light brown wedges are strappy and gorgeous to pair with nearly any outfit!

How fun are these floral wedges?! This watercolor-esque pattern and wooden looking heel make these wedges absolutely perfect for summer! They're available in half-sizes as well!

Fringe espadrilles; what could be trendier or indie?!

If you like funky, you'll love these wedges inspired by the 60's and 70's!

These sky high suede strappy wedges will make an adorable addition to some distressed boyfriend jeans and a shirt!

The thicker strap and buckles on these espadrille wedges adds cute and classy detail to any outfit. Plus, they're only $20 made by Steve Madden!

If you like bright floral patterns, you'll love these lace up wedges!

If  you're not into as much strap going across your foot, these wedges will be great for you! They're cute and affordable! Another hit by Steve Madden!

A lot of the wedges I have been showing were floral or brown, so here is a pair of black cork wedges! Adorable to pair with any outfit!

These laste wedges are super strappy lace  up wedges that make a statement but are still breezy!
Be sure to check these darling wedges out by clicking on the pictures! I think I'm going to go out and find some wedges for myself tomorrow! I would love to do an outfits of the week featuring wedges! Let me know if that's something you all would enjoy seeing!

Thursday, June 23, 2016

Flea Markets and Floral

Good afternoon ladies! I apologize for not posting much here on my blog lately. I had been trying to post around once or twice a day, but hey, I'm on vacation! I have been having a blast with my family and can't wait to see my boyfriend soon! He and I live 5 hour apart and since I'm about to go to grad school in a different state, we are going to be in a long distance relationship for around 4-5 months out of every year until we finish our degrees. He's worth it, though. Tonight we are going to see a rock show put on by a cover band and then we are going to meet some dear friends at a cafe tomorrow! I have found so many neat finds at all of the flea markets and antique shops here in Branson and I am so excited to share what I've found with you all! (Hint: I'm a huge fan of oldTupperware and CorningWare!)

Similar Floral Blouse
Similar Floral Blouse 2
Jeggings
Sperrys 
 

Monday, June 20, 2016

DIY Organizational Binder/Planner

Hello friends! As promised, here is my blog post about how I made my organizational binder! I'm about to start grad school in August and since I'll be living on my own, I'll be trying to keep track of all expenses in an organized way. So, I simply took an old binder I had and got on Pinterest to find some adorable planner print outs! I'll link the ones I used below! Being organized helps you to get things done more efficiently and meet goals more quickly! Add some loose leaf paper to jot down notes. You can also print off free stickers to make your binder more cute! Simply search Printable Journal Stickers and you'll find hundreds of options! Happy journaling!!

29 Free Printables: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/28358672632321844/

Weekly Schedule: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/439312138633855896/

Miscellaneous Sheets: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/439312138632838761/

Meal Planning and Grocery List: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/AeQupKKdDlgn3WDXA_jB2Sw2AkLq7CZimiYwiSRJ2w3G92pnAXciymg/

Budget Sheets: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/439312138632838727/

Grocery List: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/439312138632853571/



You definitely need a weekly planner sheet to keep you organized! See the links above to print out these adorable rainbow sheets!

Add a cute piece of motivational art as the cover page of your binder. This will remind you why you started this binder and what your goals are!

Always set goals for yourself. You can see mine are rather varied, but they're all goals nonetheless!

Here is another adorable weekly planner option! If you prefer daily planner sheets, those are available as well!

This one is pretty self explanatory, but printing out an overall budget sheet really keeps you accountable with your spending and makes you stay within your budget.

If you're buying your own groceries and you'll be busy like myself, meal planning will really save the day for you!

Keeping up a weekly grocery list really helps with meal planning. Hang this sheet on the fridge each week and as you need groceries, jot them down and take this sheet with you to the grocery store!
This is optional, but if you're a blogger like me, adding in a few blogging schedule sheets are great to have since they keep you organized with your posts.



Sunday, June 19, 2016

Maxi Dress Capsule Wardrobe

I decided to have a little fun with an old maxi dress I've had since high school! I figured I'd do my own spin off of a capsule wardrobe/how to wear a maxi dress 7 different ways! You can do so many different looks with a maxi dress, a cardigan, denim jacket/vest, gladiator sandals, and a white tee and a chambray shirt! That is only 6 items that you can mix and match however you want! I chose to go with a week's worth of different looks (even though no one in their right mind would wear the same maxi dress for a week straight; or would they?) You can literally try these looks with any maxi dress you own-the beauty of layering with denim or black and white is that they go with pretty much anything! You can shop this capsule wardrobe in the Shop My Style section on the right! I hope you enjoy these different looks!
Day 1: I took my maxi dress and wore a distressed denim vest over it! Very simple yet adorable for summer festivals or concerts!

Day 2: Take an oversized boyfriend tee and put it on over your maxi. Then, tie the side with an elastic and tuck it in and there you have a casual look AND you've transformed your dress into a skirt!

Day 3: Similar to day 2, take a chambray shirt and only button it about 1/3 of the way down, tying the bottom ends together into a knot. Tuck the knot into the shirt and here is a shabby-chic look to wear to work!

Day 4: This look is probably the most dressy out of them all. Throw a cardigan of your choice over your maxi to dress up the look in a very simple way.

Day 5: Simply wear your maxi as is! If yours is sleeveless or tube style like mine, feel free to put your tee back on normally, and then wear the maxi over the t shirt as you normally would. This creates a really cute layered affect and makes this particular look more work appropriate.

Day 6: Like day 2, put on your boyfriend tee and tie it on the side, only on this day, take your denim vest or jacket and layer it on top.

Day 7: Again, take your boyfriend tee and tie it on the side and then layer with your cardigan of choice to dress the outfit up. You can see how this is a totally different look compared to day 6! 



Pretty Pineapples

A  huge and seemingly random trend going around right now is the pineapple trend! And why wouldn't they be popular?! They're delicious and actually really pretty/unique looking fruits! The foliage on top is right on trend as well. I went on the hunt for some adorable and affordable pineapple pieces to satisfy your sweet tooth for everything pineapple! Simply click on the picture you'd like to shop! Have a lovely day and thank you for stopping by!
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Not only are midi skirts a trend, but so are pineapple prints! This adorable skirt will turn heads for sure! $36

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Wanna add a pop of pineapple to your outfit?! This adorable scarf adds a pop of color with an adorable print. $15

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Add a little sequin sparkle with this darling pineapple blouse! $17.99

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I think these earrings are my favorite piece of the entire blogpost. How stinkin' cute are these though?! $35

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Tassels AND pineapples?!! Okay, too cute. $26.97

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A little more simplistic, this cute pineapple tee adds cuteness to your entire outfit without screaming "Fruit Salad!" $24.50

Saturday, June 18, 2016

Boho-Betty Bracelets and DISCOUNT!

I am so excited to announce that I am a new affiliate with the amazing UK based jewelry brand, Boho-Betty! They make GORGEOUS bracelets to suit anyone's fashion tastes and deliver a huge and stylish variety on their website, boho-betty.com! They have countless collections ranging from Bohemian, Classic, Edgy, Glamorous, Casual Charm, Yoga Chic, and Stacks of Style in almost every color you could imagine! Boho-Betty makes sure no one is left out and that everyone can find a beautiful and unique bracelet that fits their personal style! I also love that they offer a large price range from $15-$100. Basically, you can spend as much or as little as you want. These gorgeous bracelets make a great gift as well! I have listed a few of the gorgeous options that Boho-Betty offers, as well as a link to the website. Simply click on the picture and you'll be taken to their website where you can order and get a special deal through me!

The best part about all of this is that not only do you get free shipping, but you get a DISCOUNT! Simply use offer code CATS20 and receive 20% off your next order with Boho-Betty! It's that simple! I am so excited to bring you this code and I really hope you take advantage of it! Happy shopping!!!!
The Royal Orb Double Wrap Bracelet; $22
Jaipur Wrap Bracelet; $25

Fawn Flicker Quad Wrap Bracelet; $35

Sundance Stretch Tassel Bracelet; $27

Foxglove Gold Studded Wrap Bracelet; $15

Rattlesnake Faux Suede Wrap Bracelet; $18
Tokyo Wrap Bracelet; $38
Coral Sands Cuff Bracelet; $40

Anita O'Day Beaded Wrap Bracelet; $39

Thursday, June 16, 2016

Flower Delivery OOTD

Holy cow, was it a warm one today!!! I delivered flowers and made silk bows at work today, so I thought I'd snap a pic with this adorable bouquet! I love working at Hallmark because it allows my inner creativity to flow! I usually don't dress cute though due to the work that I do; working with flowers and some of the merchandise we carry isn't a cute or clean job!! I have actually been cleaning out our creepy old basement; it's been full of clutter for almost 40 years, so it all needed to be cleaned out and re-organized! Today I wore my absolute favorite howling wolf tank top with my favorite leggings, Converse and a lightweight chambray shirt. I even added a geode necklace to top off the look! Shop my outfit below for an easy breezy summer look!  



Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Workout Wednesday

Every Wednesday, we're going to talk about something fitness related!
Who made a New Year's Resolution to get fit this coming year?? I know I did, and luckily I've stuck with it. For some, new workout clothes are just the ticket they need to get motivated to get in shape. I'm no different here, and my weakness is workout leggings!!! I own too many to count, and my favorite ones are the affordable ones! Yes, I love affordable workout leggings. Why drop $100 on a pair of leggings when you can drop $100 on four or five pairs of leggings? I have listed several different options below to fit different tastes and styles. Plus, they're all under $50! Leggings don't have to break the bank; there are several very affordable options, so it's okay if you splurge and buy four or five different prints! Just click on the pictures below to shop for the leggings that suit your personal taste! Have a lovely day!!!
Want a fiery statement? Then these cropped leggings are right up your alley!
A splash of color is just what some of us need to get our butts to the gym. How can you not get stared at (in a good way) with these adorable pants on??
These leggings have multi-effects with the bright fun coloration on the front and the mesh panel detail on the bottom!
If you like something fun but less eye-catching than the leggings above, these might be just the ticket for you! These color-blocked long leggings are great for both yoga and cardio!
Do you like simple and easy to pair-with leggings? Sticking with a solid black pair of leggings like these allows you to mix and match any top or shoes that you desire!
Just like the last pair I mentioned, these solid black leggings allow you to mix and match your favorite shoes and shirts for multiple looks. The ladder detailing on the side makes for an interesting flair.
These maroon heathered leggings come in a variety of cute colors.They're opaque and perfect for a weight lifting session.
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How cute are these high-rise pants??? They provide tummy control and are opaque, meaning no undie lines!! (who wouldn't want that???) The mesh ladder detail on the side adds a bit of uniqueness without going too crazy.