Keeping it reeeal... (Don’t Judge!!)

 

 
 
Sweatshirt (old); Tank: Abound/The Rack; Leggings: Gap Gfast Leggings; Shoes: Ugg Bailey; Bag: Olivia Joy (similar); Hat: Target (no longer available)

We had about 5 minutes to shoot these pictures before we had to jump into the car to go to dance so I didn’t have a whole lot of variety to share.  But I decided to let you all in on a secret, my daily reality involves the following: school buses, teaching dance, dishes, laundry, diapers, baths, play dates, errands, meal prep, DRIVING (I almost live in my car a few days a week- literally), homework, more dishes, more laundry, you get the idea!  So my uniform of choice is as you see above and involves some variation of leggings, my broken in trusty Uggs, a cute sweatshirt and a hat so I don’t have to brush my hair if I don’t want to (or as is mostly the case- because I’m running late)!! While comfort plays a key role here, I try to incorporate at least one piece that stands out a bit. The swan sweatshirt is on regular rotation for just that purpose and adding a cute bag reminds me that I’m still just a girl who likes cute things!

Moral of today’s story: if you really do love me and my closet you gotta love the sweats too! For reals.

Have a great weekend, I’m off to celebrate with my nearest and dearest!  What are your plans?

XO
Sharon

 

P.S.  Since nobody else but me has any say in what I write about I wanted to give a shout out to some special ladies.  I am so very lucky to be blessed with all of the amazing friends that I have.  Four of the best ladies I know all have birthdays this week and in my book that is a big deal;).  There was no coincidence in why or when they came into my life and though I don’t get to see, talk to or hang out with them as much as I wish we could…I hope they know that no matter where life leads that they are important and will always be L.O.V.E.D by little ol’ me. You have each had your own part in shaping my life and so many amazing memories that I get to have forever.  Since I have too many of those to count (truly) I thought I would try to sum up to each of you one of my favorites as briefly as I can.  Here goes…. Yas: “Love Happens” – Jess: Messages in bottles – M: Two little girls on a card – De: Lincoln City.  I hope you each have the best year yet!! ~I love you~

Resolutions.

Sweater: Old; Jeggings: Gap (Similar); Kicks: Target; Purse: Steve Madden (Similar); Shades: H&M (old).

 

Well, well, well…it’s been a little while since last we met!  I’m sure you all are expecting the whole “the holidays threw me through a loop” song and dance but in all honesty…that’s what it was folks!!  For little ol’ me, 2013 truly ended with a bang if you will.  Between my kids school breaks, the annual Black Friday shopping trip shenanigans, getting my dance students ready for our holiday show AND flying off to NYC FOR 4 WHOLE DAYS (more on that laters!!), I had to take a little break.

 

I took these pictures just before Thanksgiving right before the weather truly turned friiiiigid cold for a few weeks.  There are few things better to me than a warm, fuzzy sweater.  While I prefer to be dressed for warmer temps, this ragdoll striped cowl neck sweater helped warm up the cold days and feel festive at the same time.  It was the perfect get up for Thanksgiving dinner with my family and kept me comfy for my all night shopping trip with my girlfriend (we decided to go to the mall in the middle of the night…haha)!

 

The holidays were packed so full this year that I had a hard time being able to just relax and enjoy because there was so much going on.  But I do have to say this, 2013 brought some amazing experiences to the table that I can check off my list!!  Starting this blog and being able to share one of my passions with whomever happens to stop by Cliche Moi has been so much more rewarding than I ever thought it would be.  I have so many plans and ideas for the blog in the New Year and I can hardly wait to share them with you all!  My trip to the Big Apple was completely a dream come true.  While being there to see all the magic that comes to the city during the Christmas season was so cool- I really am so eager to go back and see and do more of the not so touristy stuff (does NY Fashion week count as “touristy”?).  So stay tuned, because I’m already scheming my way back to one of the coolest places I’ve ever been!  I will share more of what all I saw and did on my trip in the upcoming weeks!

 

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and are banking on those resolutions.  Thank you so much for the support, messages, comments and page visits.  I am so excited for what 2014 will bring.

 

xoxo

Put a hat on it!

Sweater: Marshall’s (Love this); Skirt: Old Navy (old); Booties: Steve Madden (I want these); Bag: Philip Lim for Target; Hat: Target 

This particular outfit evolved from the time I put it on, went to church, came home and had just enough light left outside to shoot a few quick shots.  It was chillier than when I had initially left the house earlier in the afternoon so I threw on the faux fur vest I got at the end of last year (another clearance score from Vera Wang for Kohls)!  Then I saw the new hat I grabbed on one of my multiple Target trips as of late- are you surprised!? Haha!! Anyways, though the fur and the hat were a little too much for church, they added just the right touches to a comfortable but trendy look.  This sweater is an almost identical replica of the one at H&M that I’ve been eyeing for a few months and is a fraction of the price.   I have issues with buying too much black.  It never feels interesting enough for me but then I put it on and it just makes you look great.  So I broke my own rule this last week and not only bought the fringed sweater, but also a great mid thigh down coat (NYC trip in mind) and some KILLER above the knee boots from Top Shop that I should have any day- and they are all in black!  Hopefully I won’t get too bored with all the lack of color because I’m going to have to attempt to reign in my little splurges until after my Christmas shopping is done. 

Wish me luck…

xo
Sharon

 

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Just for Kicks!

Sweater: Target; Poncho: Old Navy (old, love this); Leggings: Forever 21 (old, I want these); Beanie: Target; Shoes: Target; Purse: Target

 

As of late you can find me layered and comfortable in my all too worn in Uggs and leggings.  I have been a little hesitant to try the wedge sneaker trend…I love the idea of them but always wonder if I am cool enough to sport them.  So, once again a productive outing to Target last week resulted in finding these fun burgundy suede ones on clearance! You all know how I am when it comes to Target clearance….its hard for me to walk away.  So, after some serious deliberation (i.e. texting my fellow buddy Candida from Merch Maven), they were purchased post haste.  The floral sweater was from another Tar-jay trip and has been on heavy rotation lately as an easy go to layer.  Chances are I’m going to find something worth taking home from that store, they’ve had such great stuff lately!

I am on the hunt for a few things for my up coming trip back east next month.  Since we won’t have much time to make outfit changes I’m thinking fleece lined leggings (I really want to find a faux leather version), that can be layered with dresses like this one, and sweaters and boots.  My beautiful bestie and her family are going to New York the week before me and we were able to meet up last week with our munchkins and to hunt for leather gloves.  I love shopping with her and don’t get to see her much anymore so it was fun to look for things for our trips together. 

What are you all planning to wear as the weather starts to turn colder?  Have you braved the wedge kicks trend?? ;p  I hope you all have a great start to your week, thanks so much for stopping by.  Follow me on Instagram @Clichemoi and Bloglovin.

xxoo
Sharon

Hot mess…

Dress: Old Navy; Jacket: Vera Wang; Boots: Target; Necklace: Similar; Belt: Forever 21

 

Hey everybody!!  So I have had a serious case of not wanting to do ANYTHING lately, have you noticed?? Sorry its been a little bit on posting.  I think we all get in those funks where we are unmotivated, and in my case- uninspired, I literally have been living in work out clothes for the last two weeks and so I thought I would spare you all. ;)  Luckily yesterday I had to get out of my slump though because church requires a little more effort than my yoga pants and a beanie!  This is one of my favorite dresses, with the exception of warmer summer temps, it is a great year round piece.  I got it last year off the clearance at Old Navy.  Yesterday I was a little chilly and decided it was time to bust out the faux leopard jacket which I also got at the end of last year and has since been sitting in my closet with the tags still on it.  I felt like a bit of a mess but got lots of compliments…which I’m sure were all genuine but I also have really sweet friends LOL!!

On a more positive note, I booked tickets last week to go to NYC!!! EEEK!!! I’ve never been there before.  A last minute opportunity came up and it took me a few days to secure a last minute traveling buddy… but my sweet sister caved and will be going with me for 4 days next month to see the Big Apple at its holiday best.  I already have a list of things I want to do while we are there but I am looking for suggestions.  What should I not miss out on?  Hopefully we can take some good style pics to post here but be sure to follow me on Instagram @Clichemoi to see our day to day shenanigans!  I CAN’T WAIT!!!

I hope you all have a fantastic Monday!

xo

p.s. Don’t mind my slip hanging out the bottom of my dress! Sigh.

Best laid plans.

Sweater Maxi Dress: Old Navy (Similar); Vest: Mural (Darling alternative here); Booties: Madden Girl (Love these); Bag: Philip Lim for Target.

We are officially heading into the holidays.  I remember when stores would wait until at least Thanksgiving to start putting out their holiday decor and such, but this year there are fully decked out Christmas Trees in Target right next to all the Halloween stuff.  I’m such a sucker for the holiday season,  there is something nostalgic about walking into a store all decked out for the season so no complaints here!  We got a little surprise this past week (the good kind) and it is looking like I am going to take a little short vacay in the next couple of months right before Christmas.  I already know where I would like to go (more to come on this later) but I’m curious what you all think.  If you could go anywhere you wanted, where would it be? 

So yesterday I woke to grey, gloomy rain and a busy morning of preparing food and getting 3 little ladies ready for the children’s program at church.  Since I literally had about 10 minutes to get myself together and out the door after all the chaos mornings like this tend to bring, I knew that my trusty sweater maxi dress would be an easy pick. And it was!  I bought this dress at Old Navy a few years ago and loved it so much that I went back and snagged the cream and taupe one too.  Is there anything better than a dress that is cozy like a sweater but also stylish?  I don’t think so. The leather vest has been layered over just about every outfit I wore this past week.  The extra layer kept the chill out but also kept things edgy and interesting.  We were still our usual 10 minutes late for church but at least we made it there put together!! Right?! :0

Have a fab Monday Dolls! 

xo
Sharon

 

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Check mate!

Shirt: Old Navy; Denim: Nordstroms: Bag: Olivia + Joy; Boots: Target (similar); Watch: Michael Kors; Shades: H&M (similar); Lipstick: NYX/Chaos
 

It is Friday peeps!!  This outfit came together by complete surprise.  The red skinnies have been collecting a bit of dust as of late and I decided they needed a day out but I wanted to keep it on the simple side.  A little story about a grey and white checkered shirt: Once upon a time I got a killer deal on a classic checkered shirt and in true Sharon-form- a couple of wears later I shrunk it!  The end…right?! Nope!  Today I discovered that too-short shirts make perfect for tucking into skinny jeans without bunching!!  And that folks is how a new outfit is born WITHOUT even having to leave your own closet.  Moral of the story?  Don’t throw out a shrunken checked shirt in haste.

Hope you all have a great weekend and thanks so much for check-ing in!;) 

xxoo
Sharon

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Blocked.

 



 
Dress: Old Navy (on clearance!!!); Vest: Vera Wang (old); Shoes: Express (via my girl Mairin’s closet! Love these!); Necklace: BP; Watch: Michael Kors

Color blocking has stood the test of time and ever evolving trends over the last few years.  In my humble little opinion, it is a great way to class up your look but with a trendy flare!  I saw this sweet dress at Old Navy and instantly saw all the possibilities: early Fall wedding with wedges, tights and boots, floppy fedora; statement jewels- and so on.  Ironically enough though, it has sat in my closet with the tags still on it for over a month until I decided to pull it out for church on Sunday.  I wanted to get some use out of these great leopard heels my friend had lent me for my Vegas trip and was pleasantly surprised how not crazy uncomfortable they were considering the 4 inch stiletto heel.  Have I mentioned how much I LOVE leopard print everything!!!? ;)We have been enjoying 70 degree sunshine for the last few weeks but I always get chilly in our church building so I threw on a faux fur vest I grabbed from Kohl's last winter for some added texture and I was good to go!

How do you color block?   

On a side note, if you follow me on Instagram @Clichemoi you saw my random late night Target selfie last night.  They have some really amazing outerwear right now and I am in complete L.O.V.E with the baby pink pea coat.  I bought a great floral tunic sweater and a fun statement necklace that I am excited to share with you guys.  I am also hoping to snag one of their boyfriend cardigans which are on sale for $15 right now!  And those are really just a few, I saw so much that I totally would not have mind walking away with!  Go check them out for some fun Fall pieces.

Alrighty gals!  Hope you all are having a great week.  Thanks for your support and sweet messages, they mean so much!!

xo

Sharon

 

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Lighten up!

 

 

Sweater: Love on a Hanger (I love this); T-shirt: Forever 21 (old); Denim: Seven for All Mankind (similar); Flats: BP (cute option); Clutch: AEO (no longer available)

 

Had a major UGH week last week.  I’ve completely abandoned my work out routine, ate a bunch of stuff I usually deem off limits, missed my own dance class…just call me a hot little mess! ;)  But to lighten up my mood I put on this sweet find of a sweater I snagged from Marshall’s recently which made bundling up for the chilly mornings a little more interesting. 

In other more important news- have you heard of Top Shop?? Go check out their site for some great retail therapy. They have teamed up with Nordstrom's and you can find them now in a Nordstrom near you.  I currently love these: 

 

 
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What is on your list of must haves right now?

Have a great Monday and don’t forget to follow Cliché Moi? on Facebook and Instagram @Clichemoi.

xo
Sharon

Homecoming Edition.

So I know it's been a "few" years since I needed a Homecoming dress but its still always fun to see what the newest trends are each Fall.  So I thought I would lend a little help to any of you ladies needing some inspiration.  Here are a few of my picks which could also just be for a fun night out if you are a few years past going to Homecoming dances too!

(Nordstorms) Little black dresses are easy to find and look good on just about anyone!

(Nordstorms). I have a special place in my heart for red dresses- especially since my favorite homecoming dress

I wore was a little red number from Macy's.

(Revolve Clothing and Shop Bop)  My personal fav...hello velvet- it's been a little while!

(Windsor.) Navy sequins are so classic and the shoe and accessory possibilities are endless!

(Etsy.) If all else fails and you want to do something original and a little brave, go find a vintage tulle party dress and throw a leather 

jacket over the top of it.

It doesn't really matter what you wear, as long as you feel good, confidence will make any ensemble look fantastic!

What was your favorite dress you wore to a school dance?

XO

Sharon 

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