Shhhh...

Shhh, don't tell anyone!

The other day, my husband and I cut class for ten minutes and took a walk alongside Sacramento River.

For those of you who don't know, David and I are attending Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry. It's a school that is equipping us with all sorts of fun things, such as how to know the Lord in a more intimate way, how to see people healed, and how to live an all around life filled with the love and power of God!

To describe what school is doing in our lives feels impossible. Let's just say, it has changed us forever. But more on that later.

That day, I was feeling extra trendy. I started with a pair of black leggings (Target: $4) Leggings are such a key piece for this fall season. They are a perfect way to extend your summer wardrobe, as you can see! Then, I simply did what any girl would do: I layered and layered! Starting with rust shorts (TJ Maxx: $12), a black tank top (Forever 21: $4) and cream loose blouse (For Elyse: $25), I finished with my black lace blazer (Rue 21: $20) and t-strap heels (Payless: $20). 

Again, I am living proof that you don't have to spend a fortune to feel fabulous. Of course, standing next to a California river in 80 degree weather during late October sure doesn't hurt either.

Fashion Passion

For weeks, now I can't shake the idea of implementing my passion for fashion. Like many girls, I simply love putting together a cute outfit. But I can't be happy with just buying from the mall. Oh, no. This is an art form. A masterful puzzle. Which pieces do I pull together? In what way?

You see, I'm a firm believer that in order to look fashion-forward, you don't have to spend an arm and a leg. I don't know about you, but for many years, a new "season" would hit and I would wonder how I could possibly keep up. However, I have given up these strivings. Although my shopping budget has not necessarily increased, my mindset has. And now when new seasons come, I get giddy just thinking of all the creative little ways I will expand my wardrobe.

I'd like to share with you my findings and hopefully, along the way, you will develop your own glorious ways to access this wondrous world of beauty and fashion, without spending beyond your means.

Today, I wore a darling little outfit that was extremely fun to put together. I started with a black maxi dress that I had bought on the clearance rack at Target several years ago for $4. I added a Banana Republic blouse from Salvo's ($3), a little boy's belt I probably paid $1 for at Goodwill, and finished it off with a mother-of-pearl bracelet I had paid $4 for from style.ly and retro earrings acquired from my mother-in-law. All in all, a thrilling fashion experience for me.