Fashion Friday – Wedding Wear

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Adorned with Blessings

It was just about a month ago that we celebrated my mom’s wedding. It was a beautiful day, filled with love and family memories. Having the grand kids be the wedding party was highly important to my mom, and the focal point of my attention when thinking about outfits. What I was going to wear to the wedding was an afterthought.

The afternoon we celebrated my mom’s birthday, we decided to stop into the local Kohl’s after the celebratory lunch. When scanning the clearance racks unsuccessfully and ready to leave the store, I noticed this particular beauty hanging in a clearly mistaken rack. After a closer look, I noticed that it was on clearance! And in my size! At that point, I knew that this was the dress I was going to wear to the wedding.

Currently, this is my favorite dress in my closet. I feel completely feminine, and the comfort is amazing when worn. The detail that can’t be seen in the photos is the sheath dress beneath the chiffon in a similar pattern, giving a layered ethereal effect! Price? Originally, $78.00; I purchased for $46.80.

Appropriate: Wedding

Affordable & Accessible:
Dress: Simply Vera Vera Wang Collection at Kohl’s (Petite) SOLD OUT (similar, another option)
Shoes: Seychelles via eBay (similar)

And of course I had to think about my manicure…

Jamberry Nails Porcelain and White Romance

My beautiful sisters and I

(a special shout out to my besties as we all celebrated our birthdays this week…God blessed me with you both!)

Congratulations Mom & Jay!!

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Blessings!

Manicure Monday

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Adorned with Blessings

Jamberry Nails Rose Gold & Gold Fishnet

For my accent, or statement, nail this week I layered the Gold Fishnet wrap on top of the Rose Gold wrap. This is just one of the many wonderful features of Jamberry Nails! You can personalize and create your own combinations with the 300+ designs that they offer! Not only can your layer wraps, but you can also layer the clear-backed wraps over polish!! Thus, making your Nail Lacquer last longer without chipping!

As a side note: I know my blog posts have been heavy on the “Manicure Monday” side of things, so I hope to sprinkle in the intended Fashion, Food, and Faith posts in the next few weeks. Those of you that follow me on Instagram have a general idea of what my summer has consisted of this past month. All blessings, as the Lord is at hand! I’ve just been spending my time soaking in the days as they’ve been unfolding, enjoying time with family, and recharging for the school year ahead.

May you all have a wonderful start to your week!

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Blessings!

Manicure Monday

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Adorned with Blessings

Jamberry Nails Shattered and Turple Ombre

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Blessings!

Happy 4th of July!

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Adorned with Blessings

God Bless America!

Jamberry Nails Patriot

Stylebox by Jamberry

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Adorned with Blessings

Move over Birchbox and Julep…make room for Stylebox!! If you love Fashion, Nail Style, and surprises…this is the subscription for you! Want to know how to rework your wardrobe? Want to learn how to coordinate and mix & match your collection of nail wraps? Looking to start a collection of nail wraps?!! Jamberry is going BIG!!! Check out this video for more info:

Share what style you got!

Me? My style is:

“Bright colors, bold designs, and out of the box ideas are right up your alley! Whatever trend is considered ‘the latest and greatest’ in fashion, it can probably be found in your closet. Your fashion philosophy is ‘I’ll try anything at least once!’ Sometimes taking those risks pay off, other times you shake it off and try again tomorrow, either way it keeps your life and your wardrobe exciting!”

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Blessings!

Summer Reading

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Adorned with Blessings

Every summer the kids work on some extended learning workbooks such as these:

Summer Bridge Activities

Summer Link Math Plus Reading

We also let them pick out something fun from the bookstore as a reward for a successful school year, and a kick-off to summer! This year the girls picked a journal to write their thoughts and doodle.

Here are some similar diaries and one for boys too!

Doodle Diary

All About Me Lock & Key Diary

Doodle Sketchbook: Art Journaling for Boys

Visiting the local library is a regular weekly treat throughout the year, but over the summer months we add audio books to our checkout pile. These are a few that our family has enjoyed over the years:

Island of the Blue Dolphins