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What to wear: Great outfits to wear for a picnic!

Natalie — Tue, 18 May 2010 15:36:04 +0000

Alright ladies! Today we had Livi guest post what she thought would be a great outfit to wear to a picnic! Check out Livi’s blog for some more awesomeness!

Top (Plus size), Pants (Plus size), Vest (Plus size), Shoes, Necklace, Headband, Scarf, Ring, Earrings, Bracelet, Nail Polish, Lipstick, Sunscreen!

This outfit would be perfect for a picnic in a city park or a country meadow. I prefer jeans to skirts and thats easier to picnic in anyway!
The vest is perfect to cover up and slim. I’m all about the layering, its so convenient to pull something out of your purse when it gets cold or put something back in.
The key to this outfit is the accessories: they can be a symphony of organization if done right. Go Big or Go Home I say. If its a little much for you, pick and choose.
Don’t be scared by the two finger ring either, they’re all the rage right now. My good friend just sent me this ring and I keep it on a chain. It can be worn either way.
My friends will all be surprised that I chose such small earrings but with so much going on, they would be the perfect thing. And of course, above all, a scarf.
If I had to pick one accessory to take with me for the rest of my life it would be a scarf. Its possibilities are endless and it can be removed if needed. The model on target.com is totally wearing it wrong, (I would wrap it in a v shape bandanna style around my neck.) The red of this scarf would look perfect against the dark denim and stripes.
Don’t forget your lipstick: Sephora Brand Lip Attitude. I live by it.
And since you’re not wearing a hat, don’t forget the sunscreen!!! I like Bare Escentuals sun screen powder that can go right over face makeup.

Have fun! -Livi

Top, Jeans, Bracelet, Headband, Shoes.

Hey ladies! I don’t know about you, but I am super excited to have some fun picnics this summer! I am a plain jane when it comes to clothes, I’ve decided. But here’s my outfit! Enjoy! -Natalie

I love picnics, and my little ones are getting to the perfect age for picnics. One of the reasons why I love picnics is that I love picnic quilts! I love quilts of all types and although I don’t think I’m super-skilled enough or prolific enough to call myself a “quilter”, I’m someone who quilts and marvels at handmade treasures. Did you know that on ebay there are hundreds of finished quilt tops just waiting to be purchased and made into a perfect summer picnic quilt? I’m talking handsewn here people! Check it out, search any combination of the words: quilt top, vintage, antique, handsewn, etc. and find yourself a treasure.
-Emily
top, pants, sandals, necklace (I love this etsy shop!)
quilts (top, middle, bottom)

Friday Finds:

Natalie — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 15:36:39 +0000

Clockwise from top Left: Sweater, Top, Dress-plus size, Sweater, Cropped pants, Shorts

p.s. click through DownEast’s ad on the side bar to get $15 off your purchase of 3 swim items!

Elle ‘Ruffled Open-Front Cardigan’

Natalie — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 13:22:02 +0000

This sweater is REALLY lovely. I need to go to Kohl’s to check it out!

At Kohl’s on sale for $32.99

Another great spring look!

Natalie — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 13:23:39 +0000

Another great outfit from Jessica!!! Total cost: $101.99

Top, Sweater, Shorts, Sandals

More for summer!

Natalie — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:26:18 +0000

This is the last of the outfits that Jessica has sent in so if any of you out there want to email me outfits, I would love to post them! Also, there have been a lot of comments asking where all the outfits are from. All the links are posted at the bottom of each post! Happy Shopping!

Top, Jacket, Shorts, Shoes

Great Spring Look!

Natalie — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:03:43 +0000

My friend Jessica just sent me the links to the clothes in this outfit! And I LOVE them! Jessica should really be the one running this blog because she seriously dresses super cute all the time. Me on the other hand… I’m all talk Thanks for the outfit Jess! (She sent me more outfits that you will be seeing throughout this week and next)

Gathered Cowl Dress at Banana Republic for $98.00 (coupon code to get 25% off BRSAVE25 – ends today!)

Cropped Cardigan at Old Navy for $19.50

Rumer peep-toe high heel huarache at Banana Republic for $120.00

ModCloth ‘Sunny Side Up Hoodie’

Natalie — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:44:50 +0000

I think this hoodie is cute, do you?

At ModCloth for $47.99

Old Navy ‘Envelope-Neck Jersey Dress’

Natalie — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:25:28 +0000

Is it just me or does this look like a perfect swimsuit cover up? Yes, I know… it’s pretty covering for the beach, but I get burned so easily, I tend to lean towards being more covered if I’m not in the pool anyways.

At Old Navy on sale for $10.00! 35 inches long

Hapari ‘White Shore Crop Top’

Natalie — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:08:12 +0000

Hapari sells these half shirts that are great for layering under a low cut shirt or dress, without the added bulk! Thanks for the great find Jessica!

At Hapari for $15.00

Gap ‘Contrast Trim Cardigan’

Natalie — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:46:40 +0000

I think I’m in love. This is the type of cardigan that I would wear everyday… seriously.

At Gap for $49.50