Super Fun New Bags

This weekend my husband took me to a party that his friend was having. It was a premier party for her fun handmade bags. She's been making things in her spare time and is now starting to sell them. At her party, she had bags of all sizes (totes, purses, iPads, phones, yoga mats, makeup, etc.). She also had fun wine charms, earrings, and pendants. She can and will make almost anything! I'm looking forward to my new yoga mat bag and table runner! Love the fact that they will be one of a kind.

And she's super talented.... a lot of materials she uses are re-purposed from things like clothes and furniture. I'm amazed at how she can take something that isn't wanted any more and make it into something completely different. Such a great idea!

Plus Jan is just a super nice person! I got to meet her and her daughter that day... and spend a little extra time with them after everyone else left. Nothing like a little wine, munchies and some good company to celebrate a new purchase! ;)

Check out the bags I took home with me!

I got this one for a Christmas gift.
It has great pockets in side with fun big button closers. 

This one I bought for myself. Love the colors.
I think it will make a great carry on bag.... maybe even a good laptop bag.

This is the other side of my new bag. It also has some fun pocket inside.

This is a makeup bag I got. Plus it's washable!

If you like these and you're interested in any for yourself her name is Jan Lathum, Oak Rock Hill Designs. Her email is oakrockhilldesigns@yahoo.com. Mention that you saw her bags on this blog. :)

Deals at Target - Workout Pants and Sleep Shirts

I recently bought two pairs of great workout pants from Target. They're C9 capri cardio pants, and what I really like about them is they're just about to the knee and they're not tight at the knee. The waistband doesn't cut in, either, so I can wear them with a fitted top and not feel like there's a little extra showing! They're $24.99 full price, but I think they're worth it.

I also got some great neon v-neck sleep t-shirts on super clearance. They're on sale online for $8.48 each but in my local store they were less than six dollars. I bought three, of course!

Target is a a fun place to shop but I always find things I "desperately need". I never get out of there without paying at least the $100 cover charge. But their return policy is great and you don't even need a receipt if you paid with a credit card.

New Work Shoes

Last week I met my friend Melissa at the outlets for a little shopping and girl time. I was on the lookout for a new pair of work shoes to wear. We went to the Naturalizer store and I was expecting not to like a thing. I was pleasantly surprised that they carry some really nice shoes. Honestly, I wasn't expecting them to be very fashionable. When I hear comfort in shoes I don't always think fashion.

Not only was I surprised by the variety of shoes, but I scored a great deal. I got a $95 pair of black peep toe pumps for.... wait for it.... $23! I was thrilled to say the least. On top of the great price they fit well and are comfortable! :)

Great new work shoes

DSW Score

Recently, I went to my favorite shoe store... DSW! The purpose of my trip was to return some shoes that I realized I was never going to wear no matter how good a deal they were. Just too high! While there I of course had to look around... how could I resist!?! I found these great wedge sandals. They are so comfortable! But the best part is that when I went to the check out they were on sale and I didn't know it. Then it got even better.... since I was returning a pair of shoes that I used my DSW Reward points on the sales clerk applied those to my new shoes. But wait it gets better... I actually walked out of there with a $10 credit to my credit card. So my shoes were free! I'd call that a shopping score!

Comfy wedges