if you're gonna do it...

i like to buy things. I doubt you fell over from shock;)

i do love to buy things but I also like to give as much as I can. I hope that most find it more gratifying to give a gift...of any kind. Birthday. Christmas. Donation. :)

i feel like, now, more than ever...there are so many amazing people out there in need of help. SO many causes that could benefit from our donations.

here's another one and this will combine your love of spending and giving:):)

The Home. T donates a portion of their profits to multiple sclerosis (MS) research.

fashion.less.

i'm not going to lie...I'm STILL in shopping mode. We returned from our Annual MOA Trip and I'm still finding that my shortened list, is again...growing.

i usually try to find outfits that are expensive for the Fashion.Less posts and then find cheaper versions but in this case, Fashion Grail has done all the leg work for me. And that's totally cool with me:)

Women’s Rimless Aviator’s - $9.50 at Oldnavy.com
Ribbed Spaghetti Strap Top - $4.80 at Forever21.com
AE Strappy Stitch Sandal - $19.95 (was $29.95) at AE.com
Denim jacket - $29.50 at Oldnavy.com
Pleated A Line Skirt - $22.99 at Charlotterusse.com
Glass Bead Necklace - $6.80 at Forever21.com

i'm loving this outfit cause it could for surely work with things I already have in my closet!!! Denim jacket - Check. Necklace - Check. Aviator's - Check. White Tank - Check. All I'd realllly need were the sandles and skirt and I'm beyond tempted at those prices!!!

Lightweight ColLightweight Color-Block Scarf - $59 at Bananarepublic.com
Basic Slub Top - $5.80 at Forever21.com

Gathered Drawstring Purse - $19.99 at Charlotterusse.com

“The Girlfriend” Flared Jeans - $12 at Oldnavy.com
Unlisted Main Attraction Ballerina Flat - $45 at Zappos.com

Babydoll Sunglasses - $7.50 at Wetseal.com
Hardware Studded Belt - $9.99 at Charlotterusse.com

AK Anne Klein Kahn – $39.97 at Piperlime.com
Women’s Essential Pencil Skirt - $25 at oldnavy.com

again...I think the best part about the above 2 outfits is that you can use the same pieces for 2 totally different looks and I love most everything about BOTH of them!!! Affordable and doable. It also gives me yet another reason to get my little kitten heels:)