Showing posts with label clothing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label clothing. Show all posts

Monday, October 23, 2017

Hot Feet




One thing I need all year round are socks to keep my feet warm and cozy. With Hot Feet I can do that in the winter very easily but slipping on a pair of the non-slip socks. This set comes with 3 pair in pink, purple, and teal. These socks are thick so these are great for boots in the winter to keep your feet extra warm. 

Keeping my feet warm is important because my body doesn't' regulate hot and cold well so these are great to have on hand any time of year. They make a great gift for the young or elderly and even for that new mom. 

It is nice to kick up your feet keeping them warm and cozy while enjoying time with your family or even just lounging around watching movies or blogging. This 3 pair set is available at my affiliate link below.




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Sunday, March 20, 2016

Confessions of a Clothing Hoarder Part 4


I have an update actually this is two days of work as well as a few extra pictures of our room while it was being painted and things being moved around. It took my husband several months to get the painting done. Being disabled really slows him down. He could have done a few large houses in this time before he was disabled. 


Yesterday I was able to get ride of the cedar rubbermaid tote in front of the closet by sorting, folding, and putting away things. My husband also picked up where the paint can had fallen and spilled on the wall when his dresser was here. You can also see what the right side of my closet looked like before we started. 




As you ca see it looks a lot better now, the floor is all clean. The closet was filled with our new bedding and pillows that we had bought about two years ago as well as tons of clothes we had to sort and go through. I also took everything out of the closet vacumned and then put everything back in on hangers. We were able to get rid of 5 garbage bags of clothes from this closet alone to donate which will be added to the 3 garbage bags of coats to donate that are waiting in our dining room for someone to pick up. 

This is the left side of the closet, as you can see when we opened the door stuff started pouring out. I forgot to mention that I also had a huge stack of magazines I need to go through which are now stacked by my bed. Once we cleaned out the closet we noticed another leak on the closet ceiling but not sure if it was before they fixed that part of the roof and the paint is just flaking, or if it is new so we need to keep an eye on it. There was no damage to anything so we are thinking it is from before they fixed the roof.









As you can see this look a lot better as well. My husband took a razor blade and cleaned off the mirrors. I have no idea why there was nail polish, and halloween colored hair spray on my mirror, or why the kids would even do such a thing, but we were thinking what we thought was nail polish might have been kids craft paint, but we aren't sure. Either way everything came off and once we have some more vinegar I will go over it with a microfiber cloth to make it less streaky. All we had was Fantastic to clean with.


This mess is in front of the Closet system we bought when we moved here, and as you can see it was pretty much a disaster. Of course after we got rid of the plastic frame we found drawers in the two bedrooms we just finished as well as my daughters room. When we asked everyone said there were none, "of course there weren't". 














Like I said our room went through a few changed from the painting, and then our daughter going off to college, we too her dresser. Like most parents our children always had the nice bedding while we did with handme downs we found along the road. We strive to have a nice set someday but until then we continue to reuse and repurpose.


You might notice the dresser goes from having things on it to nothing and then to having stuff on it again. I need to get things in drawers but my Fibromyalgia will only let me get so much done. I was lucky enough to have energy enough to do this two days in a row. I of course didn't make dinner either night, my husband made two simple dinners for us, pizza last night, and ham & cheese wraps tonight. I appreciate his help. 



I had my husband take some measurements for the spaces above the closet organizer as well as our hutch so I can either find baskets later on for them when we have money or if I can get a few rolls of contact paper in a nice pattern I can do some cardboard boxes cut down to size for the tops. One thing about doing reviews, we always have boxes coming in. 


Here are a few more pictures of the wall before it was painted. Believe me we have been here for going on 9 years now and we never got around to painting our room so it still had compound on the walls from the people before us and some from spots my husband went over. But now the room is done, not the ceiling it is just too much for him to do now.


I still have some more to do in this room, and hope to get to it sooner or later. I have clothes to put in drawers, magazines to take down into my office to go through and of course once my husband is done with his dressers, pictures of his dressers. 

The best part about the whole day was being able to put brand new curtains up on the windows, and brand new bedding on the bed. It literally has been sitting my closet for two years, and now is finally being used. I have a plan for new nightstands that my husband thought was awesome. We have most of the supplies but are missing two things to make it happen so I as soon as we can either find those for free or I can find them for an awesome price online that will have to wait. 

By the way I also have another bedding set we bought about a month after this because I wanted to make sure we had two sets in case we needed to change our bedding during the night. As for the old ripped, stained, and worn bedding, the comforter will be used for a blanket for our dog kennel before making it's way to the dump. I hope you like Confessions of a Clothing Hoarder so far and continue to come back and visit.




Friday, January 29, 2016

Yoga Capri's



These capris come in several sizes and designs. These are great for yoga, pilates, running, exercise, or just doing errands. My daughter likes how these fit. She can toss them in the washer, dry them, and they are ready to wear again. She loves pink so the pink and white inlays are a great color contrast for your legs.

These capris move well for her active lifestyle and keep up with her. She gives them a thumbs up and hopes there will be more colors to choose from soon.

These capri's can be found in several colors on Amazon.



What Blink Creation has to say about their product.

  • Imported
    Pull On closure
    Perfect Fit, Spandex and polyester mix material for ideal stretch and softness.
    Practical - Perfect as weekend lounge wear or layering under skirts or dresses.
    Top Mobility - Ideal for jogging, yoga, and gym time.
    Easy Care - Machine Wash and Dry.
    Warranty only when purchased from an authorized Blink Creation reseller.



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Thursday, November 12, 2015

Skinny Tie





I don't really put ties like this in the men's department only area because even women and teen girls can make a tie like this look good.

Brings back memories of the 80's and too me the look with wearing ties still fits in well with both work, and casual looks.

This tie is quite nice and even caught the eye of my 18 year old daughter who was  very interested in it. Glad I didn't get the orange tie because she would have called it for her own.

The Skinny tie is a much narrower tie then most ties and fits well in both men and women's fashion. This tie is available in many colors.

You can find this tie in many colors on amazon.


What Fuzzy Green has to say about their product.
  • 100% Microfiber
    2" Wide
    Handmade; Imported
    Perfect for the minimalist trend setters who appreciate something a little different.
    The narrow width and the unique blend of colors will help emphasize your taste, whether in a casual or a professional setting.

 #SkinnyTie

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Thursday, September 10, 2015

Get your sweaters ready Fall is coming





Looking for a great sweater that is versatile? Try this one on for size. First please notice that this is sold by an avian company so sizes to run small.

This is an extra large on my 12 year old daughter. She is wearing this with leggings but could easily be worn with a pair of spankies underneath with stockings.

Very cute and full of details, The picture I took really does not do it justice.

I has been in the high 90's so my daughter was more then glad to take this off after modeling it, but it really is a nice sweater.

Not cheap, but well made. Do take caution when washing because this is part wool so make sure to lie flat to dry.  Available in several colors and will look nice for day or night.

You can find this Sweater on Amazon.


  Soft Comfy Material, 50% Wool, 50% Cotton
    High Neck, Knitted Sweater, Midi Dress.
    Model in picture is wearing Size S in the picture
Available in M (US 4), L (US 6), XL (US 8)
Colors to choose: Black, Gray, Red Green and  Khaki

#CowlNeckSweaterDress

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Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Every man needs a black tie



My husband has several job where he had to wear a tie, but he would rather be in shorts and a t-shirt everyday because that is what makes him feel comfortable. Now that he is out of jobs where he has to wear a tie, for the now being anyways he takes full advantage of shorts and t-shirts.

Sadly deaths happen as well as Happy Weddings. Places ties are expected and sometimes needed depending on the part you play in each one.

Lately we have had a few scares with death and this week alone we had two deaths, one a family member on my side and another one is a dear friends husband who passed too soon.

My husband hasn't gotten in a tie or for that matter even dress pants in years so he is not even sure he will fit his pants or shirts but is going to try. If not he wears shorts and a t-shirt and then once we can a visit to the store for a new suit  just in case another wedding or funeral comes along.


My husband really likes the quality of this tie and we were both surprised to see that it also comes with a tie clip which is also very nice. Gives your tie that extra little zing when you need it.

You can purchase the black silk tie on Amazon.


A MUST HAVE: Anchor Formal Looks and Make a Sleek Impression with Puentes Denver's Timeless Black Necktie. Wear Yours Against a Crisp White Dress Shirt for the Sharpest Take

Don't Leave Your Suit Naked: A Suit Without a Tie Lacks Finished Panache. So Be Sure to Always Wear A Tie When You Don a Suit in a Formal Setting. 

When To Wear A Black Tie: Black Tie Events, Funeral, Weddings. A Solid Black Tie Will Surely be Your New Go-To Accessory. 

Confidence: A Solid Black Tie Goes with Any Outfit to Give You a Great Sense of Confidence Knowing You are Always in Style.



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