March Outfit Inspiration Calendar

Standing in front of the closet wondering what in the heck to wear? Take a look at the the March Outfit Inspiration Calendar. Hopefully it will help inspire a look!

This month's calendar again features mostly other fabulous bloggers. Be sure to check out their blogs daily for lots more inspiration also.




Tuesday, 3/1 - Wide Belt and Skirt
Wednesday, 3/2 - Bow Tie Blouse (Bella Remixes)
Thursday, 3/3 - Bright Colored Jacket (image via J. Crew)
Friday, 3/4  - Stripes and Florals (image via LOFT)
Saturday, 3/5 - Oxford, Blazer and Jeans (Euphoric Agony)





Monday, 3/7 - Spring Colors (A Fashion Fixation)
Tuesday, 3/8 - Polka Dots (join in the Everybody Everywear fun)
Wednesday, 3/9 - Colorful Cardi and Pencil Skirt (Surely Sonsy)
Thursday, 3/10 - Add a flower pin to a structured blazer (Bon Chic Bon Gastronomique)
Friday, 3/11  - Mini Skirt and Leggings (Fashion Bargain Shopper Extraordinaire)
Saturday, 3/12 - Shorts over Tights (Daily Dose of Dana)





Monday, 3/14 - Florals (Fatale Fashion)
Tuesday, 3/15 - Neutral on Top with a Bold Colorful Bottom (Megan Mae Daily)
Wednesday, 3/16 - Olive Green (Weather Geeque Chique)
Thursday, 3/17 - Classic Black and White (Over 50 Feeling 40)
Friday, 3/18 - Paisley Tunic and Denim (Metamorphasis of Me)
Saturday, 3/19 - Stripe Belt and Skinny Pants (image via LOFT)





Monday, 3/21 - Go professional (260 Days, No Repeats)
Tuesday, 3/22 - Layer a Denim Shirt (My Outfits and Stuff)
Wednesday, 3/23 - Bold Floral and Plaid Pattern Mixing (Interrobangs Anonymous)
Thursday, 3/24 - Playful Pencil Skirt (AJ on Flickr)
Friday, 3/25 - Dress up a Hat (Remix My Closet)
Saturday, 3/26 - Denim on Denim (Big Beautyful Mess)





Monday, 3/28 - Swishy Skirt and Fun Tights (Keep Warm)
Tuesday, 3/29 - Floral Print and Bright Colors (Chic on the Cheap)
Wednesday, 3/30 - Long Skirt (image via Anthropologie)
Thursday, 3/31 - Sequins and Stripes (image via J. Crew)

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  To check out past Outfit Inspiration Calendars, click here. 

Just My Size "Bohemian Rhapsody" Giveaway!

JMS/Just My Size has a lot of fun offerings for spring that are out and will be coming out soon (did you know they deliver new styles to Walmart every month?). Here is a cute outfit for those times when you need a casual top and jeans to throw on.




For a chance to win this outfit (top, $14 and jeans, available soon) simply fill out the form below by Monday, March 7.

Daily Outfit - 02/28/11

I had big plans over the weekend to post the March Outfit Inspiration Calendar and get other posts together for the week. Instead though, I spent time making blankets for kids at the local children's hospital with my sorority's alumnae group, drinking beer and gossiping with my girlfriends and more.

And here we are back at Monday way too quickly!  Oh well, perhaps I will get those things done during Gossip Girl tonight!




Dress - Avenue, clearance + promo code for $16 (Jan. 2011)
Black Cardigan - Target, $20 (Feb. 2011) - check out the back - lots of extra detailing!
Necklace - Burlington Coat Factory, clearance for $6 (Feb. 2011)
Patent Wedges - TJ Maxx, $40 (Dec. 2011) - I know I wear these shoes a lot and thought about wearing another pair, but dang these are comfy!

30 for 30 Remix Challenge - - Outfits #20-24

To see all of the 30 items for the remix challenge click here.

Daily Outfit - 02/25/11 & Revlon "Metallic Chic" Eyeshadow & Liner Palette

Do the "yay, it's Friday" dance! I know I am doing it, especially after my hour and half drive to work this morning because of the snow that fell early this morning. To keep myself awake and energized this morning I grabbed this bright orange cardigan to go with this new floral top I have.




Floral Top - Old Navy, clearance for $10.50 (Jan. 2011)
Orange Cardigan - Avenue, on sale for $20 (Fall 2009)
Locket Necklace - Forever 21, $7
Orange Pashmina - gifted
Jeans - Indi Denim purchased with a Groupon (Jan. 2011)
Gray Boots - Avenue, on sale for $30 (2009)

I tried another CustomEyes Eyeshadow & Liner Palette by Revlon today. This one in "Metallic Chic". I followed the diagram on the back and used the shadow as liner by wetting it a bit and applying it with a skinny, flat brush.




I am going to do a wrap-up on the shadows and share more thoughts on their wear and everything later. Also, I will be giving away 3 of the palettes! Fun times! Have a great Friday!

Guest Blogger on Ebates

If you liked the Runway to Real Way Spring Outfit Post I did here, you might want to check out the guest post that I did for Ebates today. I share two more great runway to real way outfits featuring all Ebates partnered retailers so you can earn cash back on your purchases.

Just My Size "Go Nautical" Giveaway!

While visiting the JMS/Just My Size Headquarters in NYC this past fall I was asked about style vs. comfort. I am a big believer that you can be both. Check out this video to see what I and others had to say on the topic.




An outfit like this from JMS is a great example of one that is stylish (stripes are everywhere this spring) and comfortable.




For a chance to win this great outfit (shirt, $9 and jeans, $18) simply fill out the form below by Thursday, March 3.  If you can't wait, you can purchase the top here and the jeans here.






There is still one more great giveaway to come sponsored by JMS, so be sure to check back on Monday!

Daily Outfit - 02/24/11 & Revlon "Sweet Innocence" Eyeshadow & Liner Palette

Wow, I have certainly made this a gray and black week when it comes to outfits. I think the cold snap in temps after the gorgeous week last week put me in a bit of a funk. I'm really going to strive for no black tomorrow!




Gray Tee - Burlington Coat Factory, clearance for $7 (Feb. 2011)
Sweater - Avenue, on sale for $18 (Dec. 2010)
Black Belt - Target, $20 (April 2010)
"Denim Skirt" - TJ Maxx, $30 (Jan. 2010)
Patent Wedges - Ellen Tracy via TJ Maxx, $40 (Dec. 2010
Necklace - Forever 21, $7 (Fall 2010)

I tried out another CustomEyes Eyeshadow & Liner Palette by Revlon today. This one in Sweet Innocence. I followed the diagram on the back and used the shadow as liner by wetting it a bit.




I have to say it has been fun trying out a new eyeshadow look every day this week. I will have one more palette to share tomorrow (Metallic Chic)! And I will be giving away 3 palettes soon too!

Speaking of giveaways - don't forget to enter to win this great LBD by Just My Size or this gorgeous dress by Shabby Apple. Plus, be sure to check back because a little birdy told me another great Just My Size Giveaway will be posted later today!

Shabby Apple Dress Giveaway!

I had so much fun posting yesterday's giveaway I thought why not post another today (and tomorrow and Friday and Monday!). Actually I can't take the credit for it, but rather it is all of the great retailers and their kidness to FFUF and its readers!

Today's giveaway is provided by Shappy Apple a gorgeous maker of women's dresses.  This pretty Shabby Apple "Waimea" Dress is a new design with their Spring 2011 Collection. Click here to read all of the details of the dress. The dress is available in sizes XXS through XL and retails for $86.




You have the opportunity for 3 chances to win this dress.
1/ Simply enter by filling out the form below.
2/ Extra Entry for liking Shabby Apple on Facebook.
3/ Extra Entry for following Fab Finds Under $50 via Google Friend Connect - see quick click button in left-hand column. (I would love to break the 700 mark this week!)







Also, use code fabfindsunder5010off to receive 10% off any Shabby Apple purchase you make!

Daily Outfit - 02/23/11 & Revlon CustomEyes Palette

Today I needed an outfit that would take me all the way from an extra early morning meeting, exterior walk-thru to a meeting after work - a 14 hour day with lots of walking. I knew my trusty black ponte knit dress was up for the long day. Also, my scarf with it's Purdue colors was the perfect addition given the inner-state rivalry game against IU this evening.




Dress - Lane Bryant, clearance + coupon for $18 (Jan. 2011)
Scarf - Affordable Scarves, $14 (Dec. 2010)
Gray Booties - Payless, BOGO for $20 (Dec. 2010)

I decided to use the Revlon CustomEyes Shadow & Liner Palette in Smoky Sexy again today. I went a little heavier with the colors (see Monday's look with the same colors), but swapped out the shadow as eyeliner for my Stila Smudgestick in Stingray.

Just My Size Little Black Dress Givaway!

There is a reason that on every "must have" clothing item list a "little back dress" is included. A LBD can be dressed up for work, date night, worn casually out for lunch and more. Just check out a couple of the ways I thought to style up the JMS/Just My Size Easy Dressing Ruched Black Dress (retails for $18).

(Click here for the shopping guide for all of the items showcased above.)

The kind folks at Just My Size want to give away one of these fantastic LBDs to a Fab Finds Reader.




Simply fill out the form below by Tuesday, March 1 for a chance to win. Keep in mind, if you can't wait that long you can click here to purchased from JMS or Walmart.






There are two more fabulous giveaways coming up sponsored by Just My Size, so be sure to check back for those also!

Daily Outfit - 02/22/11 & Revlon "Party Pops" Eyeshadow & Liner Palette

I tweeted this morning that with my pink skirt and leopard heels I feel like I should be some place cooler than work, but since I do have to work why not make it fun. I spotted this skirt recently on the HSN site and fell in love. I am a sucker for bright colored skirts and knew this would be a fun addition - especially at its $15 clearance price.




Black Lace Inset Tee - Old Navy, clearance for $4.50 (Jan. 2011)
Pink Skirt - Twiggy LONDON via HSN, clearance for $15 (Feb. 2011)
Necklace - gifted
Black Belt - NY & Co, sale for $15 (2009)
Leopard Heels - Coach, clearance for $99 (Feb. 2011)

And another day, another Revlon CustomEyes Shadow and Liner Palette. Today's colors are "Party Pops". I have to say the colors are never something I would normally buy or wear, but it's fun to "get out of my box".




I again wore all 5 colors and followed the guide on the back.  Also, it came up yeterday about the wear of these shadows.  I will snap a picture of the shadow at the end of the day and do a recap at the end of the week about the wear.  Sound like a plan?  I thought so!

Runway to Real Way

While the Fashion World is still a buzz with designs for Fall 2011 with the recent Fashion Week, I have my eye on Spring. Indiana was teased with some spring like temps this past week and while I know they won't last it is fun to think of Spring.

Tory Burch had a great Spring Collection that is very wearable, but can be a bit hard on the wallet. So, here is my take on one of her looks for this spring.




Shopping Guide:
Jacket - Kmart, $34.99
Stripe Shirt - Kmart, $17.99
Shorts - Alloy, $26.90
Platform Sandals - Kmart, $29.99

Daily Outfit - 02/21/11 & Revlon CustomEyes Palette

It's Monday and I know a lot of you are enjoying a nice 3-day weekend. Not me - I am back to the grind today. I built my outfit from the shoes up today. I scored these Sofft brand heels at TJ Maxx over the weekend on clearance for $20. I knew with their padded insole and shorter heel they would be perfect for the outside meeting I have later today to talk about potholes (I know you are jealous!).




Print Tank - JMS/Just My Size via Walmart, clearance for $4 (Fall 2010)
Boyfriend Blazer - Lane Bryant, clearance for $20 (Summer 2010)
Belt - Target, $15 (2009)
Skirt - hand me down from my fab reader Jocelyn
Burgundy Heels - Sofft via TJ Maxx, clearance for $20 (Feb. 2011)
Key Necklace - Tiffany & Co, gifted
Bracelets - 2 gifted Tiffany & Co and 1 from TJ Maxx, $20 (Feb. 2011)

One of my "resolutions" for 2011 was to experiment more with my hair and makeup instead of wearing both the same way every day. So, when Revlon offered to send me some of their CustomEyes Shadow & Liner Palettes I jumped at the chance. Today I am wearing the "Smokey Sexy". Since I am a novice I followed the diagram on the back and applied all 5 colors. Five different colors for a work day is a bit extreme for me, but I know I can wear less and more given the occasion.




These palettes would be great for travel since they have so many colors in slim, compact cases and you can use the shadow as liner also (I wet my brush to use the darkest color as liner today).

The pigmentation seems like good quality especially given the pricepoint of the palette (around $7.50 from Target) and are easy to blend.

Tomorrow, I will be using a different palette and will share my results. Have you tried any of the Revlon CustomEyes Shadow & Liner Palettes yet?  What is your favorite color set?

30 for 30 Remix Challenge - - Outfits #17, #18 & #19

To see all of the 30 items for the remix challenge click here.

Daily Outfit - 02/18/11

Woo-hoo it is Friday! I'm pretty excited about that. While I don't have any big plans, except to maybe recover my kitchen table chairs, I am looking forward to it. For this outfit I just went with a casual combo of a cardi and jeans and incorporated some pattern mixing.




Flower Top - Old Navy, clearance for $6.50 (Jan. 2011)
Strip Cardi - Kmart, clearance for $3 + DIY embellishment (Spring 2010)
Necklaces - Forever 21, less than $10 for both
Jeans - indi Denim, $85 w/ Groupon
Wedges - Ellen Tracy via TJ Maxx, $40 (Dec. 2010)

30 for 30 Remix Challenge - - Outfits #15 & #16