Rumour Has IT.....

........Four Words...."Don't Sleep on JC Penney." They have really stepped their game up! I've been shopping for my daughter and my career wear at JCP for years! I went in there this past weekend and racked up on some amazing deals. The quality of clothing is great, the service is good, but the SALES are A-MA-ZING!

I have a growing daughter that I have to purchase a new wardrobe for with each change of season-and that can be expensive. So, choosing to shop at JCP or any other major department store I look for inexpensive,  quality and trendy pieces that will survive the wash and summer vacation.

Here's a sample...and Yes, I'm BUYING this DRESS from JCP...

pearl georgina chapman of marchesa

Most major department stores will have an e-mail or text promo campaign that you can sign up for-it's a great way to receive promo's and coupons while on the GO. 

Here's a few to get you started:

• Macy's:
• jcpenney.com -->Navigate to the bottom of the page "Get Connected" and from there you can sign up for e-mail or text alerts. 

Looking for ways to save for your family this Spring/Summer Season-Try these departments on for size.

1. JC Penney-

2. Target

3. Macy's

4. Nordstrom Rack

5. Marshall's

6. TJ Maxx

7. Children's Place

For the Super Fashionista  on a budget.

1. Shopbop.com (High End Designers for the LOW)

2. Modcloth.com (Retro Style with a modern flare)

3. Shoxie.com (Ultra Modern, Hip and Fab)

Shopping Tip of the Week:  Finding the perfect outfit or pieces can be a daunting task if you have a special event or vacation to shop for. Don't Panic! If you have an idea or a vision of what you want your outfit to look like-take pics with your smartphone, screenshots or clip them out of magazines. Start early-last minute shopping can be very frustrating and tiresome. Just like making a list with grocery shopping-Make a list for apparel shopping. List out the stores you want to scope out, colors, patters, accessories, ect. Patience, budget and knowing what you want are critical in a healthy, stress free shopping experience. 

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Spring is in the Air....

The long awaited warmth from the sun, blossoming flowers and spring apparel is FINALLY HERE...

Spring is a time of new beginnings. As the earth is cultivating, rebirthing and growing-I am energized for change and setting the mood for what this beautiful transition between seasons will bring.

I went to a "meet-up" for a fellow Blogger in St. Louis during spring break and I was in awe of this beautiful young woman. I knew nothing of her personal journey other than what I read online or what I was told of her-and I was in amazed by her spirit and drive. She was poised, articulate, beautiful, personable and overall just super amazing! She chose a path after high-school, set off to college and became what she studied to be. She found something that she was passionate about and that changed the course of her life forever and transitioned her into a new life. (Who am I talking about?-Curly Nikki...-please see disclaimer below)

As I sat in the venue-I was extremely proud to see a young woman, a wife, a mother "transition"
from what she sought out to be into something-someone so iconic in this generation.

And of course, I started to wonder-WHAT THE ENTIRE HECK am I doing with myself? What is my purpose? Who am I? How can I change the world? What will be my legacy? And guess what..I GOT NOTHING..LOL..-But the lyrics to Radiohead's "Creep" come to mind....

"But I'm a creep
 I'm a weirdo
 What the hell am I doin' here?
 I don't belong here
I don't care if it hurts..I wanna have control

 I want a perfect body...I want a perfect soul

I wish I was special....You're so Fu@kin Special"

But, that's totally not a bad thing. I too am in transition. I am embracing who I am, my role as a wife and mother and letting the universe choose my path. I am surrounded by so many people that have found their "niche" in life-and I too will figure it out....

I often envy people that have found their niche in life and are totally successful and noticed for their contributions to our society. But, then I thought, I do make contributions. I sow my seeds of laughter, friendship, sisterhood and experiences-and that's more than enough. And if the creator/universe has a bigger plan for me-then I'm OK either way. So, I've changed my feelings from envy to inspire! I am inspired to find and embrace my calling.

Life is like a season-it's forever changing, forever cultivating, forever growing and forever evolving. It's up to you to decide how you transition with each season.

And I'm patiently waiting for my season to change-living in the clouds as my friend Vanessa would say...

My advice is if you are still trying to find yourself-STOP! Let the universe guide your steps and embrace who you are in the process-LOVE YOURSELF, LOVE WHO YOU ARE and know you are MORE THAN STATUS, THAN MONEY, THAN material THINGS..You have a purpose...And it's yours!








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