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How To Create An Outfit & Tres-Chic Fashion Thursday Link Up

Last week I needed to run to the grocery store and I was just going to put on a maxi dress and head out the door. Then it dawned on me that I could add a denim vest, my heart pendant and my cross-body bag to make my simple maxi dress into an outfit. Have you ever just walked out the door in simple jeans and t-shirt and then saw someone who added a necklace and blazer and thought wow, she sure looks put together??? That’s exactly what I was thinking as I was putting together my outfit. Why head out the door in a simple maxi when I can look and feel more put together??? It took me only a few extra minutes and I felt much better about myself.

Dress (Gap). Vest (Old Navy). Necklace (J Crew). Watch (Michael Kors). Bracelet (Stella & Dot). Purse (Fossil c/o The Bay).

The key to creating an outfit is to slowly build on it. Start with a blank canvas. In my case it was a simple maxi dress. Next step is to add a cardigan, blazer or a denim vest. The idea is to complete the look. You can also do that with a scarf, once the weather gets cooler. Next add some jewelry. A great statement necklace, bracelets, earrings, watch, hat, you name. The key is to add some subtle touches. Then add some cute shoes, in my case I decided on some sandals. I then completed my look with a cross-body bag. Again the purse can bring the entire outfit together. It may seem daunting but play around with your jewelry, with hats, scarves, purses, shoes. It’s exactly like dress up!!!!!!

The next time you’re putting together an outfit, consider adding some finishing touches like jewelry, hat, scarf, fabulous shoes or cardigan/blazer/denim vest to make an outfit out it.

It’s that time of the week for my link up. Thank you to all of you fabulous ladies that linked up last week!!! An amazing turnout!!!!! Thank you If you are interested in co-hosting please email me at vodkainfusedlemonade@gmail.com. If you’ve already co-hosted and would like to again, don’t hesitate to email me.

This week’s fabulous co-host is Emma from It’s Emma Elise

Here are my favourite looks from last week:

Sarah from The House of Shoes

Adri From Adri Lately

Janise from Mama in Heels

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3. Please follow Emma from It’s Emma Elise via Facebook.

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5. Please link back to my blog or post this button on your blog.

An InLinkz Link-up

Birthday Extravaganza, Overcoming Nerves & Tres-Chic Fashion Thursday Link Up

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I mentioned earlier this week that we celebrated my son’s birthday this past weekend. Boy was it fun!!! We had a family dinner on Saturday, which was filled with a bit of excitement as we had a Chicken Pox scare. Thankfully it was just a virus and not the Chicken Pox. On Sunday it was my son’s first dance competition. It was a bit challenging to get him to go, since he was very nervous. He said he would rather go to the doctor then go to his performance. We discussed that it is completely normal to be nervous but that you can’t not do something because of that. He had his whole dance team counting on him. Knowing that Gingerale seems to calm his tummy, I made sure to bring some. We got to the competition, got him changed, all while trying to keep things low key. He sipped on his Gingerale and they got busy practicing. Before I knew it, he had a huge smile on his face. We had to go to the bathroom before heading out on stage and while in the bathroom, he thanked me for saving the day. He said that I saved the day with Gingerale and that his tummy isn’t nervous anymore. They danced their little hearts out and ended up winning High Gold, the highest honour. I couldn’t have been prouder of that little man. He realized that he can overcome his fears and I’m so happy. Gotta say I was a little worried that it would back fire on us, but it didn’t. It showed him that he can do anything and that nerves are normal. Once he got into the swing of things, his nerves went away. I am so proud of that little monkey. Below are pictures of our weekend of fun.

Chocolate Princess cupcakes for his preschool

Styling some Frozen stickers

A rare family picture of the 3 of us

Birthday Dinner

All he wanted for his birthday was an Elsa and Anna doll

Aiden and I at his dance competition

As you can see we had a very exciting weekend and the fun just continues to this weekend, where we are having his birthday with his little friends.

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It’s that time of the week for my link up. Thank you to all 95 of you fabulous ladies that linked up last week!!! A great turnout, I love it!!!!! If you are interested in co-hosting please email me at vodkainfusedlemonade@gmail.com. If you’ve already co-hosted and would like to again, don’t hesitate to email me.

This week there is no co-host, so instead I’m featuring 5 fabulous ladies who’s looks I loved last week. I noticed a theme after I chose the looks: stripes!!!!!!

Here are my favourite looks from last week:

Andrea from Momma in Flip Flops

Janise from Mama in Heels

Ginny from My New Favorite Outfit

Janelle from Janelle In Real Life

Dayi from Dayi’s Sense of Style

Rules

1. Must be a new post, or fairly recent one. Please link the post not the blog.

2. Please follow me via Facebook, Bloglovin, Pinterest or Twitter.

3. Please stop by the other blogs and say hi. The idea is to get to know other bloggers .

4. Please link back to my blog or post this button on your blog.

An InLinkz Link-up

Wine, Cupcakes, Jewelry & Tres-Chic Fashion Thursday Link Up

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Saturday night I had some girlfriend’s over to share some fabulous wine, cupcakes, appetizers and peruse some Stella & Dot jewelry (I’m a huge fan in case you didn’t notice :!!!). I had all the great intentions in the world to take lots of fabulous pictures, but being the hostess, I got busy and I forgot. I did manage to get a picture of some of the fabulous red wines we enjoyed, the cupcakes I made and the outfit I wore.

All 3 red wines are a must. They all cost under $20 and are all fabulous. Hot Flash is a red blend made by women for women. The perfect wine for my girl’s night. Got lots of compliments on it. Wolf Blass Cab/Sauv is one of my favourite red wines and Apothic Red is quickly becoming another favourite.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip cupcakes with Swiss Meringue Icing

Top & Leather Leggings (RW & Co.). Bracelet & Necklace (Stella & Dot). Flats (Rocket Dog).

Thank you ladies for a wonderful night. Can’t wait to see you all in your gorgeous jewelry!!!!!!!

It’s that time of the week for my link up. Thank you to all 77 of you fabulous ladies who linked up last week!!!! That is the best turn out ye!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!! As you know I have decided to add a co-host to my weekly link up. If you’re interested please email me at vodkainfusedlemonade@gmail.com. Then I will send you the date that you will be co-hosting. The Wednesday before the link up I will send you the post in HTML format and all you have to do is post it and have it go live at Midnight PST Thursday morning until the following Sunday at Midnight PST. It’s that simple.