One of my current favorite outfits is one I was able to put together after I bought this Free People top from Bloomingdales during their Black Friday sale:
As I'm sure you read in my latest set of reviews, the Yummy Dobby Whistle While You Work tunic is super comfortable, soft, warm and I love the color. I think it may be my favorite color to wear, because it works so well with my skin tone.
While the model paired her shirt with leggings, I prefer my dark Paige skinny jeans. They are comfortable and fit me well. They may actually fit me better than my Rag and Bone jeans which is surprising since I've found that usually Paige jeans are for taller people. The ones in the image above are not exactly the same as what I have, but I can't find my exact pair online. :( I bought mine from Nordstrom Rack.
I also can't find my boots online anywhere, but I think that is more understandable since my dad bought them for me from some random cheap store in the Atlanta area that I would never be able to find again if my life depended on it. The boots above are very similar and currently found on ebay. (Can anyone explain to me why heeled boots are out of style now?! It makes me sad.)
When I put all of the pieces of my outfit together, I feel cute, comfortable, and casual. I find myself wearing the outfit while lounging around the house, going shopping at the mall, or even going to a family style restaurant for dinner. I love that people compliment the combination, but my outfit, on the whole, doesn't stick out too much screaming "look at me!" I'd never wear it if that were the case! :)
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In order to keep my outfit looking it's best though, I use Fels Naptha laundry soap. I've found that some laundry detergent can irritate my skin, but this soap works well making laundry a much cheaper task and preventing weird smells (read: lavendar, citrus, etc…) from forming on my clothing. Plus, it gets rid of stains, because why would I use it if it didn't?
Here's the recipe Justin and I use for making our laundry detergent with Fels Naptha. It works quite well and takes minutes to put together. Plus, the savings are tremendous!
If you would like to try the Fels-Naptha bar of laundry soap, leave a comment below sharing one of your favorite home remedies for cleaning any area of your house (not just laundry). I have one coupon to give away, and I'll choose a winner next Friday, December 13.
Good luck! :)
*I was given a coupon from Purex to try the Fels Naptha bar and give away, but all opinions in this post are my own. My husband and I were using Fels Naptha soap before I was provided with this opportunity. :)
I mix up scouring powder made of equal parts baking soda, salt, and borax.
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ReplyDeletevinegar and water
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It's like you read my mind… I was needing an idea for cleaning a wall. Thank you for sharing! :)
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I use vinegar for everything, but my favorite is adding a quarter cup of hydrogen peroxide and a quarter cup baking soda to the way. DIY oxy-clean!
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vinegar for windows! cheap and works great!
ReplyDeleteJeans and a black shirt,,, sorta my uniform!
ReplyDeleteAdding vinegar to water is good for steam cleaning your microwave.
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Oversized sweaters are super comfy! And I love wearing them with jeans!
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I use Oxy clean to clean my grout and tile floors. Works wonderful.
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I love to wear a fleece jacket practically every day in the winter. Thanks so much for the chances to win this.
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A cheap stain lifting solution we use is hydrogen peroxide. It lifts the stain easily and its about a dollar a bottle.
ReplyDeleteAnother cleaning solution that I use is vinegar and water to mop my floors. It is affordable, it is effective at killing bacteria and is safe for pets and babies!
ReplyDeleteI've been using vinegar and lavender essential oil in place of fabric softener - works great!
ReplyDeleteI love my long tunics, tights, and boots this winter!
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Soo true!
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vinegar!
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ReplyDeleteMy favorite clothing item has got to be my comfy, busy around the house pants! So warm and comfy!
ReplyDeleteIn a spray bottle do half vinegar and half water and put a little bit of dawn in it and you can clean everything in your house.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite clothing items are my leggings.
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ReplyDeleteIt is really cold in my big old house, because we keep the heat turned way down to save money, so my favorite clothing items are my CuddleDuds topped with sweats. Very warm and comfy!
ReplyDeletemy favorite cleaning supplies are vinegar and baking soda. They work for every room in the house! Thanks for the nice giveaway and happy holidays!
ReplyDeleteI like using apple cider vinegar for cleaning--especially in bathrooms. Spray the shower when done to keep mold from growing.
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