Style on a Budget | Cargo Vest Dupes

I recently purchased a cargo vest from Old Navy. After posting the picture on Instagram, I received a question on where to purchase one. While there are many blog posts out there with dupes, many of these posts contain vests that have sold out. I thought it would be nice to tell you of two options. Check out the two vests below!

Nordstrom Rack

Wet Seal

Blanket Scarf and Tortoise Necklace for Less

Courtesy of Pinterest

Have you been wanting to buy one of the beautiful blanket scarves for the chilly temperatures coming this fall and winter? Well, me too. I found two links this morning that I thought I would quickly share with you all that offers these beautiful scarves for less. I just ordered mine from Ebay, but the first website is more reliable. If you are not a member of Groopdealz, click the invite link before you attempt to purchase.

Groopdealz (Invite Link) | The Amazing Blanket Scarf

Ebay | Blanket Oversized Tartan Scarf Wrap Shawl

Also, I found this tortoise chain necklace on Ebay.

Have a blessed day,



I was not compensated for this post. I do get referral credit for Groopdealz if you join and buy. 

Christmas in July | Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Wish List

For some reason, I have never attended/shopped at a Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. I don't know how this has occurred since I live only a couple miles from one and the website is always accessible, but after seeing everyone talking about it I went on over to the website and took a look for myself. I now regret doing that, because it took a lot of restraint to not order all of the items I fell in love with on the website.

I thought I would share some of the items I fell in love with and somewhat dream of getting. I might purchase one or more, if it was not for the car repairs that popped up today (A/C breaking in the middle of the summer). If only I had one of these growing  in the backyard.

My Christmas Wish List for July:

 (if I was rich and/or not a somewhat recent college graduate, but I am dreaming)

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Rain, Rain, Go Away!!! | Rainy Day Attire and Monday Messages

Hello all! I hope your week has started well. My Monday was unexpectedly awesome due to some awesome emails!!  Hope yours is about the same. In relation to it being Monday, I thought the following would be a great message.

Let this message radiate throughout your week, not only Monday!!

On a different note, the weather was  tad bit horrible today. So I got to have a little fun with some rainy day attire. 

Here is a close up picture of the print of my raincoat. Oprah even pinned it!! Target is currently also selling a similar version, as seen here.

I also treated myself to a Starbucks Venti White Chocolate Mocha Frappucino. I have not had this drink since May so I believe that was acceptable.

Stay sweet!

Fall Favorites

Fall has to be my favorite season. My birthday is coming up pretty soon and all of the great holidays are pretty much during fall. In addition, the weather is just so nice most days and the clothes are so comfortable. I thought it would be nice to share some purchases I would like to make for this season.

Additionally, thanks for bearing with me while I try to figure this blogging thing out. It is the best hobby I have ever had but also a tad bit challenging. I am also currently "funemployed" trying to transition to being employed for real so prioritizing my time is currently a struggle.

P.S. The items above are all from Old Navy  including my favorite, the sequined cardigan, and the boots are from Avenue (one of the best places to shop for those of us with big feet or calves.)

Happy First Day of Fall and New Posting Schedule!

Happy First Day of Fall to all the sweet readers of my blog! I am so excited for this season change. I foreshadow a lot of changes taking place within my life during these next couple of months and my birthday is approaching so there are so many changes coming. I just love the fall season. It is the time of the best holidays, some of the most comfortable clothing, and pretty nice weather. I am also excited to see growth in this blog during this season. Due to this, I have decided to implement a blogging schedule. See below for the new schedule.

Posting Schedule

• Every Day -Life and Style (aka News and Fashion, OOTDs)
• Tuesday and/or Thursday - iCandi (Technology reviews and the like, app reviews)
• Saturday and/or Sunday - Sweet Savings (my findings and savings, deals, ways to save, and upcoming deals)

(subject to change)

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Stay Sweet!

Sunday Morning OOTD

Sunday Morning OOTD by thesweetlifestyle featuring a leather satchel

ONLY dress, $45 / Reiss ankle strap flat sandals / Coach leather satchel / Hervé Van Der Straeten , $1,925 / Bing Bang jewelry