Stay Warm Without Sacrificing Style

Written By: Shannon Boyce

Layering is a fashion essential. Not only is this a fall and winter runway trend year after year, but it is the most practical way to deal with the changing temperatures. You know how it goes. One day it feels nice and warm, and the next, it is windy and rainy. That is just how this time of year is: totally unpredictable! To keep your style fresh and fabulous this season, you'll need a solid plan of action. Not to worry. These tips will help you stay warm without sacrificing style.

How To Incorporate Your Favorite Color Into Your Winter Wardrobe

Written By: Hope Jennings

The cold months tend to zap us of any inspiration to wear bold, beautiful, colorful pieces, and suddenly we find ourselves in head-to-toe black, brown, and navy that can't classify as anything other than "neutral." While those shades certainly have their place in our wardrobes, there is such as thing as too much of a good thing.

Unfortunately, if you don't feel like a million bucks, you will dress that way too. The reverse is also true. If you walk around in black all the time, eventually you'll start to feel black on the inside. While it might be okay for a short time, after a while it just becomes depressing. Clothes, in my opinion, are supposed to make you feel better about yourself!

Well, I'm here to help. Inspired by our own affinity for wearing far too many neutrals in the winter, here are some of my tips on how to inject color into your winter wardrobe this year.

5 Outfits That Prove Frugal Shopping Is Awesome

Written By: Deanna

Recently on my blog, I've started a weekly feature called Frugal Fashion Friday where I share an outfit that is cheap. The goal: Under $30, which can be the price of a top at most store in the mall! I won't lie, sometimes I don't quite make it, other times, I'm way over - but that doesn't mean I'm not scoring good deals for awesome outfits. Today, I wanted to share some of them with you.

Shirt: $6

Pants: $9

Shoes: $8

Purse: $4

Necklace: $4

Perfect for a lunch date with friends and family, or a dressed up BBQ during the summer. I'm a huge believer that if you pair anything with pearls; you're on your way to a good outfit!

This came out at $31 for everything you see in the picture. I'd say that's a pretty good deal, even more so when you take into account the fact that some of these items are old. But I gotta admit, I got lucky by finding such cute shoes!

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Flats: $14

Purse: $5

As you can tell, I got a little lucky on this outfit too - I got the shirt for free from someone who was getting rid of bags of clothes. I didn't think it was quite my style, but I decided to keep it still, after all it was a free tank top I could at least wear it to bed, but as it turns out, I adore this shirt!

The shoes were brand new and are super comfy.

The whole outfit came out at a total of $25 and that includes the adorable purse that I am in love with - everyone who seeks it asks me where I managed to snag it! They are always so disappointed when I tell them it was a thrift store find!

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Shirt: $5

Shorts: $3

Purse: $10

Shoes: $14

This shirt and the shoes are from La Chatue, which is a huge love of mine, though I got the shirt, shorts, and purse from a thrift store. The purse is a Vera Wang.

This outfit comes out at about $32 for everything, including the shoes and the purse. Not too bad, eh?

I've got to admit, this is one of my favorite outfits that I own. Perfect for the summer weather, which I have been enjoying as much as I can this year!

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Jacket: $5

Shirt: $3

Jeans: $9

Shoes: $11

For everything in this outfit, I paid a total of $28 and that was over some time. The shirt featured here I've had for almost 3 years. I would say that it's a pretty good deal, wouldn't you?

And can we please just take a second to look at those shoes?

Of course, they're not the brand of shoes we all think of when we see red soles, but they're freakin' adorable and I absolutely love them to death, so that's all that matters when it comes down to it!

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Shirt: $4 at Value Village

Jeans: $10 at Value Village

Shoes: $50

Sunglasses: $5 at Ardens (during a 3 for $15 sale)

Bracelet: $2 on Ebay

So, truth be told I failed this one when it came to my challenge on my own blog. My goal was to create an outfit for under $30. The boots alone are $50. Epic fail, but you know what? These boots are good quality winter/fall boots and are normally $150 - in the long run, I lucked out when I got them for $50, so I'll take that as a victory.

There you have it. My goal is to create affordable outfits that are adorable, so I can prove to people that you don't need to spend a lot. I have new updates (and even info on sales) every week. So, if you'd like to keep updated on that click here. But even if you don't click the link, I'll be bringing On Your Mark more updates on my fashion challenge!

What's In My Makeup Bag?

Written By: Shannon Boyce

My makeup collection is... extensive. I have drawers upon drawers of eyeshadows, palettes, lipsticks, and blush shades. By my own confession, I am a bit of a makeup addict. I love creating different makeup looks to suit my mood. Feeling romantic? Brown eyeliner and a soft lilac eyeshadow shade is all you need. Want to go bolder? False lashes and a vibrant pop of colour. Sultry? A smokey eye that is anything but ordinary. That is the amazing thing about makeup. It can be whatever we want it to be.

Despite my massive collection of beauty products? My on-the-go routine is pretty simple. I rarely touch up my face during the day. That's right. I am a set-it-and-forget-it kind of girl. So, the items that are in my makeup bag tend to be pretty minimal. Want to take a peek at my essential items? Here they are...

Day 40 & 41 ~ Clothes, Groceries & Meal Prep! Plus Some Exciting News!

Day 39 - Friday (additional)...

Friday evening, I received a phone call from a local employment agency informing me that I was completely qualified for a job only 15 minutes away from me. After years of being either over-qualified or under-qualified... I started crying. While it isn't my dream job, it is a foot in the work force and I can continue applying myself for my dream job. What blew me away is that I am perfectly qualified for a job in the medical field...a field I wasn't even aiming for. I saw an employment ad and applied for it, honestly believing I wasn't going to get it (like every other job) and I got it.

I wish I had a camera on me when I received the call, as I was in tears (without sounding like I was crying on the phone). While it is only a temporary to permanent position, this will open soooo many doors to the future. While the hours aren't great, I will be off on the weekend to spend quality time with little man. The pay is great, we (Mark and I) will be able to soon call ourselves debt free, as well as have some money in our savings.

Snag The 90's Look In 4 Simple Steps

Written By: Shannon Boyce

Feel like getting trendy? How about stepping back in time? There is something undeniably exciting about the resurgence of 1990's fashion. Suddenly we are seeing old-school designs come back in vogue. Everything that had been forgotten (like exaggerated lip liner and ultra distressed jeans) is back and bigger than ever. If you are ready to embrace the trend, then keep reading. These tips will help you snag a fabulous 90's inspired look.

Shoes That Change As Often As You Want

Let's talk about these shoes, okay? So, I stumbled across them - and they look pretty normal. Sure, they are cute, but nothing shocking, right? Wrong.

What To Wear To An Outdoor Concert

Written By: Shannon Boyce

Some concert venues are better than others. The summer months mean there are many new and exciting places to check out a show. Like outdoor theatres, festival stages, and even the beach. Live music can happen just about anywhere! Recently, I was able to see a Duran Duran concert at a massive outdoor amphitheatre. It was incredible to watch the sun set as the evening went on. The only downside? The weather shifted from blisteringly hot to cool and breezy. My perfectly selected outfit was less than ideal by the time the opening acts walked off stage. Don't let it happen to you. This guide will help you look great and be comfortable at your next outdoor concert.

MACs Trolls Makeup Collection

Have you heard about MAC's newest collection? Can you guess by the picture what it is?

Fashionable Ways To Stay Cool This Summer

Written By: Shannon Boyce

The sun is shining. The birds are chirping. Yes, the day is pretty close to perfection. Except for one minor detail: the heat. Scorching temperatures can take a beautiful summer day and make it seem downright unbearable. Turn things around. How? With a few super stylish tips. Here are some fashionable ways to look good and stay cool this summer.

How To Save Money With Ebay

Written By: Deanna

So, we all hear that Ebay is amazing for saving money, right? Well, I know when I go on there more often than not, I find that everything is pretty much the same as it is on Amazon.

So, what's the deal with Ebay?

Today, as a bit of an Ebay-a-holic, I want to dish the details on how to save money with Ebay.

First things first, you have to understand that 99% of what you're going to buy on Ebay isn't good quality. It's not going to be much worse than what you find at Walmart, or somewhere like that, but you will probably get it for cheaper.

• Hair elastics ($2 for 100)
• Sunglasses ($1 for 4)
• Cheap bracelets, necklaces, etc. ($0.99)
• Cell phone cases ($6)
• Navel bars/other piercings ($0.99)
• Decorative Pillows ($3)
• Hooks ($6)
• Pretty Shower Curtains ($15)
• Cheap clothing ($5-8 for a romper)
• DIY/Craft Items
• Small fashion items, such as boob pads, fashion belts, etc.
• Beauty items are an awesome buy, but you can't be too picky about what you want. I just bought 10 face mask sheets for $14.
• New hobbies. For me, this has meant belly dancing, fire dancing, Japanese calligraphy, and even some new crocheting stuff. I recently got a coloring book for $0.99 that I saw in another store for $20.

The fact is, Ebay does have some awesome stuff on the site. It might take a lot of looking for exactly what you want, and you might not even get that. It might also take a long time to shop, and you have to make sure that it's in English, if that matters to you.

A lot of the time, I'm left waiting 20-30 days for the things I want, but I have never spent more than $6 on a navel bar - and the only reason I spent that much is because it was for a Batman one.