Back to Basics: Bootie Edition

I am trying to be more purposeful in my fashion buying. I find that I buy a lot of stuff I like and maybe doesn't last long. I also found I have a lot of trendy pieces and not enough basics in the mix or my basics I have had so long they are falling apart/ no longer fit or just flat out need to be replaced. So I am purposing to buy quality basics that fit correctly when I clothes shop instead of just buying stuff to make me feel good.

The first thing I found I need are booties. I also picked this item in hopes that this time of year would be a good time to get them since they should be going on clearance. So far, I have not had such luck. Although I do want to buy quality pieces my budget does not allow for high end brand items. I do believe you can get good quality at a good price I just haven't found the right pair yet.

I am specifically looking for black and brown booties. These are great pieces because you can pair them with anything, jeans, dresses, skirts, leggings. Here are my top picks.

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Here are a few of my pinterest inspirations with black and brown booties.

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I will post pictures of my booties once I find them but, for now the search continues.

Dorinda

One Piece Three Ways

Guess What!!! I found my camera! I am so happy, I get to finally share this post with you.

One of fall's biggest trends is the baseball tee. I personally love the comfort of this top. A hint to keep this top comfortable, shop in the men's department. I found mine at Target in the Men's section, I love how it is a little looser and doesn't hug me so tight. This tee can come across as a basic jeans, tee, and flip flop look. I wanted to find some stylish ways to rock this look. Here is my new series called one piece, three ways.

The first night I wore this on a date to the movies and dinner with my husband.

How I rocked the baseball tee on date night: Faux leather leggings, cute flats, long tank underneath (since leggings are not pants!). I paired it with a big bag and boyfriend jacket. My hair is in a braided top knot. I chose statement earrings and stacked bracelets as accessories.

This is probably one of my favorites! I chose a flared skirt, kept my hair down and curly. I also added a statement necklace and nude heels. I wore this to church it's a great dressy casual outfit and would work in an office setting.

After church I chose to change into this to run some errands. Great outfit for shopping!! I paired it with jeans, rolling the cuffs up to make them ankle length. Black tennies, printed scarf and a statement ring finished this look. 

This has turned out to be one of my favorite pieces this fall. Have you rocked the baseball tee? Send me pictures at mommyministryandmore@gmail.com

Do you like one piece three way? I have a couple more I am thinking of posting. Let me know in the comments below.

Until next time,

Dorinda

The Day I Lost the Easter Dress

Okay so you have seen the title and know what happened, I lost Mackenzie's Easter dress. It all started shortly after I found out Old Navy had jellies! Yes, jellie shoes!! I started to think I needed to pull out Mackenzie's Easter dress and find shoes to match, potentially jellies. So, I went to her closet sure that I had washed it and hung it up. Apparently not, this was a Friday! I searched went to work, came home searched some more. Saturday searched again, including obscure places like the office, guest bedroom, the garage. Sunday, searched, Monday searched including towels, plastic bags, our clothes among other ridiculous locations. Tuesday searched more and texted a friend who I had recently gave clothes to, maybe they got put in there, she responded "No". Daily I cried (added I was on my menses, so extra hormonal). Wednesday decided I needed to hand this to God, mind you I had been praying for Him to bring hidden things to light. This time I decided to completely cast it off to Him, I also prayed to take my blinders off. Thursday went on a walk with a friend, came home and cleaned the office which included going through packed boxes prepared for our move end of June. After no luck in the office I decided to go in the guest room and check in my craft stuff again for the millionth time. Suddenly my blinders were off, the dress was in a bag folded in such a way I probably casted it off other times as fabric or ribbon. I cried tears of joy for finally finding this dress!!

My mom found this dress at Custer's craft fair beginning of March. I love it!! Not a traditional Easter dress, this one is bright and fun!! I loved this dress so much I decided to look them up and show you some other cute pieces they have. 

Here is a link to their facebook page Peeper's Children's Clothing.

I was hoping they had some boy stuff but, I didn't see any.

Now I need your help! Please help me pick out shoes and a hair bow to go with Mackenzie's dress!

Here are my top 5 picks, please vote in the comments below.

top left: old navy top right: gymboree middle: payless
bottom left: h&m bottom right: old navy

curly clips; ruffle white flower; daisy headband; silver bow; pink felt

Also I thought I would show what I plan on wearing Easter morning. My mom bought me this cute dress from Old Navy during their dress sale.

Dress: Old navy similar, Vest: DIY similar, shoes: Steve Madden similar

I am helping in the Children's class for one service and attending one service. So, I decided to pair it with a denim jacket to give it a little more casual look while I am in assisting.

Oh and since I really wanted to add some boy stuff, one of the esty shops I like for bows does bow ties. Here are my top 5 favorite bow ties!

brown felt:  gray polka dot; turquoise; green printed; black felt

Don't forget to vote, I need help!!

Valentine's day fashion

If you are anything like me you have been thinking, dreaming and scouring Pinterest for a Valentine day outfit for a few months now. Okay maybe not that long but at least a week or two. No? Just me? Well, here are two ideas I came up with.

First one is casual and since Valentines is on a Friday, maybe even appropriate for the office. 

This is a heart sweater I got from old navy paired with a chambray shirt underneath. Some skinnies and cute flats. This outfit is so pinterest inspired I wore this the other day while we were shopping for Valentine's day gifts.

To finish the look I pulled my hair in a top knot as seen done in my black Friday hair blog. I also added a gold boyfriend watch and a cute love double ring not pictured. All ready and super comfy.

Look two is not from my own closet. Last week while shopping I found this super cute faux leather skirt on clearance at JcPenny. unfortunately they were out of my size (insert tears here), even online!! I have been dreaming visions of that skirt and outfits since that day. Here is an outfit inspired by that skirt.

This skirt closely resembles it and is on sale!! Here!

I would pair this with a men's v neck plain white tee, and either cute pink flats (let's face it I am a mom heels are not always practical) or red heels. A big statement necklace and my hair in the perfect pony. Here is a link for the best tutorial on the perfect pony. I love how this outfit is a little tough for such a sweet holiday!

I think Valentine's Day calls for pink or red somewhere on your outfit. I will be at work Friday night, so I plan on rocking a red long sleeve shirt and some jeans. Have a great day!!

Dorinda

OOTD: Birthday dinner

So, I turned thirty on Monday. Yup, you read that right the 3-0h! Unlike most people I am unashamed of my age. To me it truly is a number. Although a few things have really began to sink in such as I really am not college age anymore and I shouldn't try to pass off as if I am. Also, when you ask kids what is old, yes, I am the age that most of them answer. I also feel like I have hit the age where I can say "when I was younger we didn't have internet" (totally true!!). So, to celebrate I invited family out for dinner at a local buffet. Saturday I am having an adult scavenger hunt with some friends. What I wore to dinner I felt was totally blogworthy. Oh, and same with Max's outfit. Here is my Outfit of the Day (OOTD). 

My theme for both birthday parties was; "Sparkle and Shine". So my outfit needed some glitter!! I chose to wear it on my arm and around my waist.

Here is a tip: if you like the look of stacked bracelets but don't have a lot of bangles. Add a watch to give some weight to the look.

This outfit was great with out the belt but at last minute I decided to add it. I think it really dressed up a simple outfit!!

Mackenzie's outfit was too cute!!! I love her "LBD"!!

I will blog more about my big 3 - oh party later!!

Yup, I am that old,

Dorinda