Holiday!

Taken from my Instagram; DarlingDilemma

Oh what a long hiatus!
If you are anything like me you have almost no interest in an excuse, only a desire to get back into the swing of things.

Recently my husband & I went on our first ever vacation together. It only took 12 years but it was fabulous all the same.  Since I have been staring at snow and sleet, ice and grey skies for a few days, I think it is only appropriate that I start back in Cuba, with some sunny shots.

 

Besides the sun, sand and surf it was pretty exciting to pack for our first tropical vacation and I was a bit obsessive about it.  I dragged the suitcase out a month before our expedition and left it open.  Every time I thought of something I wanted to bring, or came across something to buy I just added it to the suitcase. So here are some snapshots of my favorite vacation wear items;

One of my Walmart scores for this trip - my beach hat for $10!

Polka dot halter top from Heartbreak Boutique (necklace from my Etsy shop Darling Dilemma)

 



A bargain shopping find for $15!

 

 

My other successful Walmart find, the $30 swimsuit

 

 



And finally this fantastic cover up from Pennington's & some new shades!

 



It was a pretty fantastic first vacation and now that we have caught the travel bug the only question is, Where next?

Guest Blog: An Inexpensive Update by Melissa

Hi again folks... still on vacation but have another fantastic & fabulous blogger to share with you! Today my friend, dancer, blogger & teacher is Melissa from Sigh...Gush...Gasp (one day I totally have to ask how she chose the blog name cuz I love it!). Check out her post & then swing over to her blog to see her fabulous fashion posts & OOTD's!
Thanks for filling in for me Melissa! Oh.. & if you order the teal bracelet - can I borrow it??


Hi everyone, I’m Melissa from Sigh…Gush…Gasp. I am so honoured to be guest posting for Emma while she is away on vacation. Hope you have a great trip Emma!

Each season there are always so many things that I want to add to my closet. Fall is no exception. However, sometimes we can’t always afford all the things we want. The great thing is a lot of the time summer clothes can be extended into fall by adding a cardigan, tights and booties to an outfit. However, for me, one of the most inexpensive ways to update my wardrobe and to add something new, is with accessories.

Inexpensive update by melissacurler featuring metal jewelry

Chain jewelry
$35 - modcloth.com

Metal jewelry
$15 - modcloth.com

Metal jewelry
$12 - modcloth.com

Earrings and necklaces are great updates for a wardrobe anytime of the year. However, if you can tailor it to the season it is even better. The earrings and necklace pictured above are a couple of my favorites, but could be worn in any season. The ring could be worn in any season as well, however the burgundy colour of the flowers is perfect for this fall, as it is one of the in colours. Also for fall, you could add some animal print accessories like these bracelets available at Nordstroms

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I am in love with the teal and animal print bracelet. This may be the next addition to my wardrobe for this season. What is your must have accessory for the fall?

Shopping Cart Sunday v.6 - Big Girl Gone Wild!

Okay so I know all the bloggers are posting it, they are all talking about it & some are even already wearing it but I just have to say, I gotta have some cheetah print!

Cheetah in Plus Size! by fulloffabulous featuring plus size tops

Plus size dress, $68Plus size top, $42Plus size military jacket, $78Shoes
Handbag
Belt, $24


These are some of my favorite fall 'must have' items with an obvious focus on cheetah/leopard print. Most items are from City Chic, an online shop I'm dying to try out, with a few additions from Torrid.
So how are you feeling about animal prints for fall? Have you added any to your wardrobe yet?