DENIM JUMPER AND FUN PRINT

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Dress | Shoes | Top
Hope everyone had a happy Thanksgiving! I’m over here currently wondering how in the world I’ll get through this week with 2 papers, a quiz and a presentation due in less than a week. Oh, I know how, lots of coffee and only a few hours of sleep. 2 weeks till our vacation, just hope I can make it. In the meantime, I’m totally looking forward to Cyber Monday! Whose looking forward to all the great deals!? Speaking of Cyber Monday and online shopping, due to a recent card theft situation I went through about a month ago, I thought it would be good to devote this post to some online shopper tips I picked up along the way. 
 
GET A PAY PAL ACCOUNT
After my recent card fraud issue, I wanted to take my card security more seriously so I created a Pay Pal account. Pay Pal is a secure way to store card info for all your online purchases. 
 
REGULAR BANK CHECKS
I my online banking account about once or twice a day. Seems excessive but its really not when you want to stay in the know about where your money is going When my card was compromised I was doing my second check of the day and found a few unusual charges to my account. Thankfully, my bank closed the card before there were to many charges made. 
 
GET AN APP VENMO
There are a few money exchange apps out there you can download as a measure to keep your money safe. Venmo is an app I recently added for security. This is a great app option for sending money or making purchases. Check it out. 
 
OPT FOR A IN-STORE VISIT
Many retailers are giving customers the option to order online and pick up in-store and many of these retailers don’t charge your card until the order ships. For many banks, your card may be charged once shipped but the charge show pending on your account. If you get to the store and decide you don’t want the item, it’s simply cancelled. Another thing retailers are doing is charging you after you come to pick up the item. This could help reduce card theft and I’ve been doing this a lot lately. 
 
CHECK FOR HTTPS
Make sure the sites you are going to are secure sites. You can identify a secure site if it has the HTTPS in front of the site domain. Just a little trick I learned from a friend of mine. 
 
Before I jet, wanted to share where I got my denim jumper from as well as the top and shoes.   My denim jumper is linked above and links to the shops where my shoes and top are from are also above. Hope my online shopper tips help you for Cyber Monday and this holiday season. Happy shopping!
 
Till next time!
 
Sincerely, 
 
Deidra Marie 

DOWNTOWN MOVIE SHOWINGS

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If you’ve been scoping out my Insta lately then you know I’m currently buying more lipsticks, for whatever reason, I don’t know. I guess fall just gets me in the dark lipstick shopping kind of mood, who knows. In any case, Charlie and I had a jam packed weekend. We did a photoshoot for his sister and family and then made our way to Charlotte for a church service and some much needed time with family and friends. On the way back, we spotted the mostly darling vintage movie theater and we just had to stop and have our weekly photo session there before heading home for the night. We LOVE LOVE LOVE stopping through abandoned rural towns and snapping pics. There is so much history from these towns and honestly, Charlie and I could have stayed all night, but it was getting cold and we were getting hungry so we just snapped a few pics and got back on the road. 

Wondering where I got the outfit, huh? Well, I’ve linked the skirt and shoes above for your shopping pleasure. The top was a vintage find from @shopvintagebowtique. You should totally check their Instagram page out, they have some pretty amazing finds, all vintage, in amazing condition and full color and personality; you know me, the brighter the better.  

Hope everyone has a great week! I’m so looking forward to a Thanksgiving feast, yum yum. 

Till next time good people. 

Sincerely, 

Deidra Marie 

FALL FEELS

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Now that it’s officially chilly in NC,  it’s no longer socially acceptable to wear mini skirts without tights, yet I did and there is nothing anyone can do about it, LOL. Cold in NC is a bit different from cold in Massachusetts so I don’t think it’s quite time for tights but we are getting closer. Speaking of tights, view my list of cold weather accessories. Every girl should have at least one of these to weather the winter storms.

POM POM HAT

Okay, I admit, I don’t actually own one of these but I have every intention on getting a bright pink one that will actually fit over this head of hair. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, click here I currently have my eyes on that chartreuse greenish one.

TIGHTS

I have plenty of these but they are all black. I’m thinking about taking my tight game to Blair Waldorf level and getting a few funky colors to spruce up my winter wardrobe. 😉

WINTER PEA COAT

EVERY. GIRL. NEEDS. THIS. Like for real. I’m officially without one because the one I owned was on its last legs. Literally, all the buttons fell off and there was a hole in the pocket so when I’d drop change in the pocket it just fell through, LOL. Talk about getting your moneys worth, LOL.

RAIN BOOTS

Please don’t mess up your cute suede boots in the snow and slush. Get you some darling rain boots. If you’re like me and balling on a budget, buy a practical color that can go with any outfit.

HOUNDS TOOTH ANYTHING

What says fall and winter like hounds tooth? I have a coat in this pattern, two dress pants and a scarf. I’m set, but if you don’t have this, you’re missing out. Nothing says cold weather is upon us like hounds tooth.

SCARF

This is clearly a must-have. Scarfs are essential to keep that beautiful neck of yours warm. Don’t be dull though; get something fun that can be styled multiple ways. Now is the time to experiment with fun accessories and no one can say anything about it.

THE GO TO SWEATER

This is clearly a given. Sweaters are life in this chilly weather. I sadly have to re up on my sweaters this year just because the ones I have are just old and dated. I’m also finding excuses to shop, LOL. Don’t judge.

SEQUIN

The holidays are right around the corner and sparkle and shine is the name of the game. Don’t pull the glitter out yet but make sure you grab something soon so you’re well ahead of the game for all the new years festivities. This is right around the time I start buying glittery stuff to avoid the holiday crowd. The early bird catches the worm ladies and gents.

I hope you like my fall/winter wardrobe suggestions. By the way, I’m rocking a thrifted blazer, earrings and top and nabbed my skirt from TJ Maxx a few years back. Hope you like.

Happy Hump Day!

Sincerely,

Deidra Marie