Category Archives: Fashion

Apr19

Random 5 Below Finds

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Random 5 Below Finds

Hi there! Johnny and I delight in being the fun aunt and uncle and love spending time with our nieces. This past weekend we took our middle niece out for a special morning before meeting up with her big sis, mama, and their Uncle Andrew to see the new Mario movie. Our little was so sad she couldn’t join us for her sister’s birthday treat day and we promised to take her on a solo outing ASAP. Before the movie we shopped till we dropped at 5 Below, visited the animals at Petsmart, and went to Mickey D’s for lunch and Play Place time. It was a blast!

At 5 Below we let her pick out anything and everything and got some treats for ourselves and her sisters too. It was a full fledged shopping spree! As you all know, I loves me some 5 Below and just couldn’t say no to the following:

I saw the freaking hilarious Pitbull shirt the last time I was at 5 Below with a client. I was going to purchase it but they only had extra larges at the time. Am I a huge Pitbull fan? Isn’t everyone secretly? Lol I will be the first to admit that he has some straight BANGERS! During this shopping trip I was so happy to see that the sizes were restocked and I just had to get it. How could I not when it was only five bucks?! Mr. 305 happens to be coming to my neck of the woods in September and I am SO trying to go. I already know exactly what top I’ll be wearing! 😀

And, of course, the K-Pop Demon Hunters sticker went into the cart immediately to decorate my laptop with. My nieces love that movie so much and I do too! We are always listening to the soundtrack together and singing and dancing like crazy. It’s just pure joy and I honestly tear up every time I hear Golden because it makes me think of them. I adore the Huntrix girls and now I get to see them every morning when I work from home. This was the very last K-Pop Demon Hunters sticker on the shelves so we visited 5 Below at the perfect time. Great success!

These Random 5 Below Finds featured two very different musicians for sure. Future Mr. Worldwide/Huntrix collab? I think YES!

What is your favorite song from K-Pop Demon Hunters? How about Pitbull (lol)? I want to hear from all of you, so leave me a comment and let’s chat! Much love. -Sarah

Apr15

New Democracy Blouse

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New Democracy Blouse

Hello! Although I am not a huge fan of dressing for summer, I absolutely love dressing for spring. Spring weather is just the best because it’s not too hot or too cold so you don’t have to commit to bundling up or rocking shorts every day. I always enjoy updating my spring wardrobe with a few new pieces as blouses, cool slacks, and light jackets can be utilized across multiple seasons. During my last shopping trip to TJMaxx, I wasn’t sure what I needed to freshen up my outfits for spring. That was okay, though, because TJs told me what I needed. Like this new blouse by Democracy that I am obsessed with. Also, don’t mind the wrinkles – it needs ironed so badly!!

Like the pants you saw yesterday, I wasn’t sure what to think when I saw this top. It didn’t blow me away but I didn’t outright hate it. It was somewhere in between. However, the pale butterscotch color reminded me so much of my grandma. Anything yellow was her favorite! I, too, adore wearing yellow and it’s like a hug from her when I do so. So, into the cart it went! I genuinely wasn’t expecting this blouse to come home with me because I had several other tops to try on. To my surprise, none of them did anything for me while this little Democracy number was doing the most.

This top is such a light, breezy material which I love for spring and summer. What I don’t like, though, is when gauzy fabrics are too billowy and hide my figure. That is not the case with this top in the slightest. Despite the movement that the material provides, it fits close to the body while still allowing for a little wiggle room. And, of course, I can’t get enough of that embroidery and the rouching on the neckline and cuffs. You all know I am a sucker for anything embroidered! I can see myself sporting this top with a sweet pair of denim shorts for play and tucked into flouncy skirts for a date night look. Stay tuned for a brand new OOTD featuring this pretty little something soon!

With that, I think that my wardrobe is perfectly updated for spring. Until the next time I go to TJMaxx, anyways… !!!

What is your favorite color to wear? Is there a color that makes you think of a loved one? I want to hear from all of you, so leave me a comment and let’s chat! Much love. -Sarah

Apr14

New Oat New York Jeans

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New Oat New York Jeans

Hi! This past Tuesday my mom and I had a fabulous shopping trip to TJMaxx to scope out some prezzies for my birthday girl sister. And, of course, I had to scope out some treats for myself too! Spring has officially sprung at TJs and I was hoping to find a few new pieces to shake up my warm weather wardrobe. It’s always nice to have a couple of new things when the seasons change! I walked away with a gorgeous top and a funky pair of pantaloons by Oat New York. I am just as shocked as you are that these are not black skinny jeans! Take a look:

When I first saw these jeans on display, I couldn’t decide if I loved them or hated them. And, honestly, that is exactly what I like lol. If they don’t work then it’s no harm no foul. If they do, however, then I walk away with a totally unique item that other people might have passed by. When it comes to shopping, I say try on everything so into the cart they went. I wasn’t married to these bad boys either way but, I’m not going to lie, I was hoping they would work. They are so different from anything I own and I love introducing that variety into my OOTDs.

My hopes and dreams were answered when I tried these jeans on because they are everything! The fit is so exciting to me as they clearly balloon down the legs and taper at the ankle. There is nothing skinny about them and, I daresay, it felt good to branch out! And, of course, how cute are those embroidered flowers going down both legs? I am a sucker for anything embroidered and have many a top with my favorite details but no pants! As these jeans are such an exaggerated wide leg fit, my vision is to pair it with an itty bitty tank top to create a silhouette that makes the eyes dance. I can’t wait to rock them so stay tuned for a brand new OOTD coming soon!

Stick around for more from my TJMaxx trip – there may or may not be some marked down bunny decor too. Love that post Easter shopping! 😀

Are you giving your wardrobe an update for spring? What is your favorite season to shop for? I want to hear from all of you, so leave me a comment and let’s chat! Much love. -Sarah

Apr13

Makeup Magic OOTD Bloopers

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Makeup Magic OOTD Bloopers

Hello everyone and welcome to the Blooper Reel from my Makeup Magic OOTD! I would never consider myself a makeup girl and much prefer purchasing clothes and shoes instead. However, if someone else is doing my makeup then that’s a totally different story! I had such a delightful time getting my face beat by my makeup artist friend who works at MAC. She did a bang up job and I was SO impressed with her skills because Lil Red could NEVER lol. I wouldn’t even know where to begin to recreate the MOTD she made up on a whim. Although I was feeling myself in a major way after my makeup was done, yikes shots are always going to happen during an OOTD shoot! Take a look:

Serving face but not in the good way. Also why is my hair ALWAYS sticking up?!

Strike a pose there’s nothing to it – VOGUE

The faraway look of a hungry girl who can’t wait to eat at Buca Di Beppo

Whoopsie! I actually kind of like this picture lol

Makeup: 10. My face: -5

I am SO beautiful ❤

My Johnny and I very much enjoyed the horror series, Welcome To Derry, and were yearning for another scary show to sink our teeth into. I have always wanted to watch From as I have heard nothing but good things about it and we finally started watching it two or so weeks ago. All I have to say is: Holy shit. Lol that show is freaking nuts and we cannot get enough! I look forward to watching an episode or two every day after work and genuinely feel sad when it’s time to start heading to bed. This is the most binge worthy series I have watched in a long time and I highly recommend it to any horror fan.

To make a long story short, people who are traveling end up in a town they can’t escape from and creatures come out at night. The atmosphere is claustrophobic, the plot is insane, and the acting is sublime. It’s hard to put a tally on how many times Johnny and I say “wtf” when we are watching From but I would put it in the twenties, bare minimum. We’re honestly two of the most obnoxious TV watchers on the planet but it’s hard to not vocalize it because, I repeat, wtf with that show lol. If you are looking for a twisty, spooky tale that warrants a wtf every five to seven minutes, then you have got to give it a try! 😀

Wtf with From and wtf with these bloopers! Have a laugh and then have a scare because you will be hooked after one episode!

Have you watched From? What do you think of it? I want to hear from all of you, so leave me a comment and let’s chat! Much love. -Sarah

Apr12

Makeup Magic OOTD

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Makeup Magic OOTD

Hello everyone and welcome to a brand new OOTD here on lifewithlilred! As you saw a few days ago, I had a fabulous time getting my makeup done by an old friend who works at MAC. I rolled into the function wearing a 70s inspired outfit and she transformed it into David Bowie a la Thin White Duke and I was in love. The outfit might have been quite simple but when paired with the amazing MOTD that was created, it turned into an absolute statement. Between the makeup and my new hair I was feeling myself SO hard lol! Take a look:

Who? What? Wear?

Denim Collar Top: Truth By Republic, TJMaxx

Tan Slacks: Sincerely Jules, TJMaxx

Retro Platforms: ModCloth

Face Silhouette Earrings: Cynthia Rowley, TJMaxx

Although I wore the Truth By Republic top in a recent OOTD, I just had to bring it back for the one time. It’s so damn cute! I am all about classic staples with a twist and the denim collar and cuffs on this shirt are exactly what I’m talking about. Sans this unique touch, I wouldn’t have given this top a second glance. However, it immediately caught my eye. In fact, I tried on several look at me spring blouses when I purchased this shirt and it was the only thing that came home with me. The blouses were nice but the Truth By Republic top took the cake as it was so cool and different than anything I own.

In the pants department I opted for a pair of tan slacks by Sincerely Jules. While you can almost always catch me in black skinnies, sometimes I like to change it up! These straight leg pantaloons scream 70s to me and are so classic. They are perfect for work or play and I definitely appreciated the stretchy waist. We went to Buca Di Beppo after my makeup adventure and mama needed some breathing room afterwards lol. Between the pasta and A LOT of pre gaming with bread, I was completely stuffed!

Finally, it was onto shoes and accessories. For shoes, I went with a pair of retro platforms from ModCloth. These heels are as old as dirt and were purchased over a decade ago during a warehouse sale. You would never know, though! The navy in the wallpaper pattern tied the look together from head to toe while the orange and camel heel provided a fun pop of color. All that was left to do was accessorize and I kept it minimal with a pair of face silhouette earrings by Cynthia Rowley. These earrings are so funky and I was loving how the gold popped against my hair!

From the MOTD to the OOTD, this look was pure magic. I can’t wait to have more makeup fun with my friend soon!

What is your favorite era of fashion? Who is your celebrity style icon? I want to hear from all of you, so leave me a comment and let’s chat! Much love. -Sarah

Apr9

Makeup Fun At MAC

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Makeup Fun At MAC

Howdy! A few weeks ago an old friend who works at MAC reached out to me to ask if she could do my makeup. I was so surprised to hear from her as we just kind of fell out of our friendship when I was in college. Surprised, yes, but really happy too! It was so nice to be thought of and I never pass up the opportunity to see old friends. Johnny and I made the trip to Southpark Mall in Strongsville for my girl to do her thing and it was magical. The only time I have ever got my makeup done was for my wedding so it was a huge treat. What was even better was that my makeup artist and I were able to pick up like no time had passed at all! Take a look at her handiwork and peep the OOTD with the special MOTD soon!

Makeup is, honestly, very unknown territory for me. I like the brands I like, the products I like, and the colors I like and never stray far from it. Part of it is out of habit but I guess the other part is that I would rather spend my money on new clothes over new makeup! As I sat in my makeup artist’s chair, I was dumbfounded by all of the products that she compiled to beat my face with. It confirmed that I really do know nothing about makeup lol but I couldn’t wait to see the end results. Each step was fascinating and it was wild to see so many techniques used because all I’m familiar with is my lack thereof!

Prior to my appointment, I asked my pal if she wanted me to wear anything specific and she said to wear whatever and she’d make it work. I decided on a 70s chic outfit and was so curious to see her takeaway from my look. What she landed on was a phoenix inspired MOTD and it absolutely blew my mind. I’m not going to lie, I was initially a little worried as the eye makeup was SO different than anything that I could manage on my own. Then, I saw the full effect and ate those worries right up. This MOTD was giving David Bowie a la Thin White Duke and I was feeling myself SO hard.

This makeup session was a blast from start to finish but it was, first and foremost, so impressive. As soon as I walked to the MAC counter in Macy’s, a vision came to my artist and she expertly saw it through. Every step was so precise, each color used was a perfect match, and she applied it like it was nothing. Not to mention she was applying it while we were chattering away too! I have a feeling that there will be many more collaborations in store for us and be sure to peep my TikTok at lilred6794 for more from this experience!!

I am in love with the look that we created together and can’t wait to see what we dream up next!! ❤

Where do you like to shop for makeup? Do you get your makeup done often? I want to hear from all of you, so leave me a comment and let’s chat! Much love. -Sarah

Apr5

On The Go OOTD Bloopers

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On The Go OOTD Bloopers

Hello everyone and welcome to the Blooper Reel for my On The Go OOTD! This casual ensemble was worn for a birthday treat day for our birthday girl niece and we all had a blast. Well, minus me absolutely EATING IT when we were roller skating. As a former competitive figure skater, everyone makes the assumption that I would be good at roller skating. That is SO far from the truth lol. My niece was skating circles around me and when I fell I literally saw my life flash before my eyes. I was so sore the next day, had a ginormous bruise on my knee, and came to the conclusion that I think that’s enough roller skating for my lifetime! Smh. Take a look at these yikes shots and then let’s discuss an activity that doesn’t make me feel like I’m thirty-one going on ninety:

My face after falling while pretending to my niece I was a-okay -_-

Wind in the hair, catching flies in the mouth

When my niece said she wouldn’t get me and Johnny a crock pot prize with the tickets she won

When my niece also said she wouldn’t get me and Johnny adorable horror movie plushies with the tickets she won lol

Thinking about the good times when it didn’t hurt to move after taking a tumble

Johnny and I LOVE playing co op puzzle solving games together like Little Nightmares, Reanimal, and Unraveled Two. It’s so fun to work together to move our characters forward and we both revel in the challenge. We are always on the hunt for more puzzle games to play and It Takes Two had been recommended to us by several people. It was on sale this past week for eight dollars on the PlayStation store so Johnny purchased it for us. We played it all of Saturday evening this past weekend and it was a delight. The game play was very reminiscent of Unraveled Two, which is our all time favorite. Jumping, swinging, switching levers, and workshopping all options to move along. Yes, we were moving minus one glaring issue…

The cut scenes! For anyone who has played It Takes Two, did you actually watch the cut scenes? Lol, we sure as hell didn’t! We watched about five minutes of the opening scene that depicts two parents on the verge of divorce. We decided we would rather play the game than watch this sad, sad tale and promptly skipped over every one afterwards. From what we saw, there is a magic spell, a talking book, and a whole lot of other stuff that we just don’t care about. And the cut scenes just kept coming! Did this game really need a feature film too? Who’s to say? Did not watching them effect our enjoyment of the game? It made it even better! If you are looking for a fun puzzle solver, a depressing story, or both then we highly recommend It Takes Two. I can’t wait to play more! 😀

All of the arcade games we played with our niece during treat day definitely inspired the purchase of It Takes Two. Unfortunately, we just can’t win any horror plushies for beating it! 😦

What is your favorite puzzle solving game? What is your favorite arcade game? I want to hear from all of you, so leave me a comment and let’s chat! Much love. -Sarah

Apr2

On The Go OOTD

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On The Go OOTD

Hi! The weekend of my new hair jamboree was a big one as the following day we were taking our niece for a birthday treat day. Fun n’ Stuff, which is an indoor attraction that boasts tons of arcade games, laser tag, roller skating, rides, and a playground, was the move and we had a blast! For my outfit, I wanted to wear something comfy enough to chase after my niece in but still cute because I wanted to take pictures lol. I didn’t get my hair done for nothing! Check out these pics from my On The Go OOTD and let’s discuss:

Who? What? Wear?

Hoodie: Forever 21

Leggings: These are Under Armor and a hand me down from my sister!

Heeled Combat Boots: Forever 21

^^^ I am just as shocked as all of you that I wasn’t wearing anything from TJMaxx!!

I rarely dip into my comfy wardrobe when I am out and about because I’m always trying to show out lol. However, given the circumstances, that is exactly the department of my wardrobe that I needed to visit! For a brief moment I played around with jeans and a cardigan but thought better of it, especially if we were going to be roller skating. And we most certainly did and I most certainly fell HARD smh. But that’s neither here nor there! In the cozy corner of my closet, I opted for a knee length hoodie from Forever 21 that says Killin’ It. I purchased this hoodie in 2016 and have been killin’ it every day since! Although this hoodie has lots of additional length, it is incredibly lightweight and was perfect for our afternoon of frivolity. I also like that it is slightly oversized without the bulk to keep me cool as we went about our adventure.

In the pants department, I went with a pair of hand me down Under Armor leggings from my sister that were a huge treat. I own leggings but they are all old as dirt and I never wear them outside of the house. These leggings fit like a glove while still being really breathable and are actually the best pair of leggings that I have ever worn. I loved the way they fit and they played up the bagginess of the hoodie as they hugged every curve. In the best way possible! 😀

I didn’t bother with wearing jewelry because I didn’t want to think about rogue earrings or bracelets falling off. So, I headed straight for the shoes instead. My favorite place to be! For shoes, I selected another Forever 21 number with the stark white heeled combat boots. They were nice and sturdy for all of the walking and running we did and tied the look together from head to toe. With that, I was ready to be On The Go with my lil bestie and main squeeze for a birthday bash!

No matter how simple the look, I always want to have some fashion fun. And, with that new hair, I could have been wearing a paper bag and no one could tell me NOTHIN!

What is your favorite brand of leggings? What is your typical On The Go outfit? I want to hear from all of you, so leave me a comment and let’s chat! Much love. -Sarah

Apr1

Faux Fur Fierce OOTD Bloopers

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Faux Fur Fierce OOTD Bloopers

Hello everyone and welcome to the Blooper Reel from my Faux Fur Fierce OOTD! These pictures were taken as soon as I returned home from getting my hair done and I am SO in love with the results. I always say that every time my stylist does my hair is my favorite but I honestly think this Spring Sunset palette takes the cake. It is just so good and I legit will never be over it. We like to change up my hair at every appointment but these new colors might have to stick around for a while because I can’t get enough! Unlike my fabulous new do, these yikes shots leave a lot to be desired lol check it out:

Sending come hither vibes

New hair got me like

Lol I love these stiletto mules but they kept getting stuck in the wooden walkway smh

Johnny told me my vest looked like Chewbacca SO sweet ❤

How YOU doin?

I think all the bleach went to my head!

I don’t know about all of you, but Johnny and I LOVE watching game shows. Whether it’s Jeopardy, Family Feud, The Floor, or The Quiz With Balls we just have a blast playing along and revel in our success when we get answers right. Our newest favorite game show has got to be The Greatest Average American hosted by Nate Bargatze. We are avid fans of his comedy and were completely hooked after a few minutes of watching the first episode. The game is all about thinking like the average American when it comes to questions like “If you weren’t going to get injured, what would make the best story?” with options like getting struck by lightening, falling from a plane, or getting swept up in a tornado. If you answer in line with the people questioned, you are one step closer to winning the average American salary of $67,920. Even this amount is funny because classic game shows offer one hundred grand at least!

For the past several Thursdays we watch The Greatest Average American as soon as I get home from work and it’s just the best. Thursdays are my long days and I love being able to shake it off by tuning into something interactive and hilarious. Our favorite part of the show has got to be when Nate has to complete physical challenges including throwing footballs from a recliner or hitting wiffleballs into the audience. The piece de resistance, however, is Nate’s Favorite Things. Should the contestant win the grand prize, the audience wins one of Nate’s Favorite Things. It could be a Stouffer’s meal, an Uncrustable, or a package of Red Vines. Johnny and I would have loved to score the Applebee’s gift card as, like Nate, we appreciate a Middle Class Fancy meal too. 😀

If you are in the mood to have some fun, I can’t recommend The Greatest Average American enough. You will be in stitches!!

What is your favorite game show? Do you have weekly shows to tune into? I want to hear from all of you, so leave me a comment and let’s chat! Much love. -Sarah

Mar29

Faux Fur Fierce OOTD

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Faux Fur Fierce OOTD

Hello everyone and welcome to a brand new OOTD here on lifewithlilred! I had too much fun getting my hair freshened up for spring at The Shear Shop last week. My stylist created the most dreamy Spring Sunset palette and I couldn’t wait to get home and show Johnny… And take pictures to show if off, of course! Whenever I return home from the salon, Johnny always greets me with “Who are you and what have you done to my wife?” and it never gets old. ❤ After he shared his usual Middle Class Fancy sentiments, I rushed to put together the outfit I was daydreaming about at the salon to get the content train rolling. Check it out:

Who? What? Wear?

Faux Fur Vest: Thread & Supply, TJMaxx

Bling Collar Button Down: H&M

Jeans: Gap, TJMaxx

Heeled Mules: Dolce Vita, TJMaxx

Snake Bracelet: Earthbound

Prior to my appointment at the salon my stylist and I will discuss what colors we are thinking so she can purchase them for me. Originally, we were planning on a paler blue called Blue Tux with the Shag Rug orange. Then, we pivoted hard! However, I definitely still had blue on the brain as my color sat and began styling an OOTD around my Thread & Supply faux fur vest. I absolutely loved the Blue Tux Pulp Riot dye and it actually closely matches the lighter blue in the vest but way more vivid. With that, I knew what must be done next.

Black jeans were a given, as per ushe, but what to wear underneath the vest? I toyed around with a few different options before landing on my blingy collar button down from H&M. This shirt is as old as dirt but I still love it all the same and that collar just adds so much fun to any OOTD. The faux fur vest is, without a doubt, a statement piece while the button down is a basic staple with a twist. That is exactly what I like and thanks to the collar, it was able to hold its own under the vest with that bedazzling that made this look even better.

Finally, it was onto shoes and accessories. For shoes, I went with a gorgeous pair of snakeskin patterned heeled mules by Dolce Vita. While I love the idea of a classic mule, mama needs a heel and these ones are perfect and feature my favorite animal print. They might not have been great for where we shot pictures because the skinny heel kept getting caught in between the wooden walkway but, hey, I made it work! To keep with the snake theme, I wore my new favorite snake wrap bracelet from Earthbound. My sister treated me to it when we were in New Orleans and I was so excited to bust it out. Last but not least, I put on a dangly pair of earrings with a big amber gem to play up the new tones in my hair. With that, I was ready to rock my new do!

I am an avid fan of faux fur and this fit turned out just as I imagined it. I love it when that happens! 😀

Are you updating your wardrobe for spring? Do you like to rock faux fur too? I want to hear from all of you, so leave me a comment and let’s chat! Much love. -Sarah