Had another fabulous networking night out, this time with my WEBB ladies at On The Border in Plano!  It’s such a great way to spend time with other women businesses in our community.  Loved learning about The Cerebellum Center during one-on-one time with Ms. Sara – you’re one amazing girl!

Since it was a more relaxed, happy hour environment I decided to throw on a new maxi dress from JC Penney.  Who wouldn’t spend $5.00 on this tropical pink pleasure?! :)  All I had to do was sew one side of the metal embellishment back onto the strap, add a cropped Old Navy clearance jacket, and I was all set.  Fantástico!

What did you wear as your last Festive Fashion statement?

MsMona

My fabulous friend, Ms. Erin, is one busy lady – she’s a full time business professional, wife, a mother of two, and keeps up with countless friends and family members.  We were talking makeovers at one of our networking events and she was all for it!  After discussing her business wardrobe wants and needs, my thoughts about colors and stretching her budget, it was time to make it happen…

Erin and I met early one Saturday morning at Macy’s Collin Creek and headed directly to the sale racks, where she found this sweet brown floral print top for an incredible price!  With discounts and credits in hand, off we went to Kohl’s (Erin’s FAV store). :)  We found her a simple chocolate pant to match her new blouse, and take a look at the awesome purple and gray jacket she found in the clearance section, made by Vera Wang’s “Simply Vera” line.  So cool, I had to get myself one, too. 🙂

To take it one step further, Erin treated herself to a make-up date at M·A·C in Plano’s Willow Bend mall.  My Girl is beautiful anyway, but I’m glad this Hot Mama saved some time for a little extra pampering. :)  Thank you, Erin, I had a blast shopping with you!

Dahling Sisters, how long has it been since your last makeover?

MsMona

What says “feminine” more than a rose colored lace skirt in the Spring?  Not much…except maybe a silver gray, or a black one. 🙂

OMG, I couldn’t help myself!  At only $4.24 each, these three skirts combined cost less than one of them at the regular price of $16.99.  What’s even crazier is that I saw the rose color at Goodwill (complete with Target tag) for $8.00!  So, shopping at the end of a season could still cost less than at a discount store later.  Who would have thought?!

What lace touches have you found for your wardrobe?

MsMona

P.S.  Make sure you check out the right side of this blog for tips I’ve discovered.  Monday is usually markdown day at Target! 🙂

I love Easter Sunday at church.  Everyone is dressed in their best Spring colors and floral patterns, which seem to brighten everyone’s smiles and highlight this glorious day!  The Husband is a fab example in one of my favorite shades of blue. 🙂

Ms. Mona couldn’t wait to put on this swingin’ $8.00 skirt, a consignment find at ReThreads in Dallas.  Add a classic white blazer from JC Penney’s end-of-season clearance and we’re set for a wonderful Easter celebration!

Wishing you a blessed day!

MsMona

As you can see, I’m a huge Betsey Johnson fan!  I think my fascination with her jewelry, especially, stems from years of costuming and stage life – a flashy, yet feminine use of rhinestones in her themed lines immediately draws me in.  And the fact that I can afford individual pieces, compared to her clothes and shoes, makes it nice, too. 🙂

So, where did I find this handful of my current collection?  Dillard’s, Macy’s, Ross, Nordstrom Rack and, of course, the Betsey Johnson Boutique in Dallas.  The best part:  each one of them was on clearance for under $20.00!

Trust me – you don’t want to keep these boxed until Halloween!  Some of them are way big and crazy (ex. my fav spider web ring), but when you accessorize a basic color like black, the sparkle from these baubles make any outfit come aliiiiiiiiive!

Whose collection do you turn to for colorful costume jewels?

Ms.Mona

P.S.  How cute are my glitzy nails?! :)  Go see my “Sweet Charity” at Nail Oasis, Dallas.