Sequins, Leopard and Black

Forever 21 Sequin Cross Tee

My three favorite things and this shirt has all three in one! I wanted a shirt like this from Urban Outfitters but I kind of slept on that and now they're sold out. But I might just like this one better!

The F21 is rayon, more cropped/ fitted and has sequins for around $15.
The UO top was oversized, cotton and has faux fur for $39

 Truly Madly Deeply Leopard Cross Dolman Tee

Urban Outfitters

*I wasn't able to find the link for the F21 shirt online, but I bought this tee in the store this week, so it may still be available in the store. 

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Updated What's in my Purse

I love watching what's in my purse videos on youtube! Here's my newly organized bag. I am really a minimalist when it comes to carrying stuff. Wallet, keys, phone kind of girl. But I kind of force myself to carry more to justify carrying bigger bags! Weird huh.

This is the bag I purchased at Burlington. A good everyday bag by Nine West. 

It's nylon so I think it's waterproof.  

It was 20 dollars, but the retail tag was a lot higher so I think I got a deal.

I HAVE to have my Kangaroo Keeper. I have other purse organizers as well (some that are more square and boxy like the one in my Butler bag for satchels). But this one works well in hobos and totes.

Here are few new additions to my bag...

This is a Calvin Klein wristlet. If you carry a wristlet in your bag you can easily put your wallet and phone in there when you come across a situation where you don't want to lug the bigger bag!

When it comes to wallets and/or wristlets, it doesn't have to be fancy or match my bag. My mother likes to match her wallets to her handbags, so I started doing that for a while and then ditched the idea. Too much trouble and it gets expensive. And then you have to transfer all your credit cards to each wallet all the time. No way.

I am very no frills and practical when it comes to wallets. The best wallets are the ones that snap like the accordion one above. This is the As Seen on TV one I bought at Rite Aid! I could look up the name if you like it, but I can't think of it right now. Very indestructible and waterproof. (I keep saying waterproof like I am going to be lost at sea or something) I also LOVE the longer snap wallets sold at Payless. They are inexpensive, but work so well!!  I have a bunch of those in different colors and shades.

OMG, this little thing is a lifesaver (ok, somehow the water and sea theme is in my head!) This mini stapler is so cute and useful. I don't carry cash (does anyone anymore?) so I rack up receipts. I like to staple them together throughout the day. I don't lose them and it's easy to balance my checkbook at the end of the day!

So...What's in your purse? What are some of the best "lifesavers" in your bag?

Burlington's Warm Hearts and Warm Coats Drive

With the next holiday being Thanksgiving, I am giving thanks for all of my blessings including a home, food  my health and knowing that I will have a warm coat to wear this winter. So many people go without these basics. I pray anything I do can help brighten at least one person's day. Sometimes I wish I could do more, but then I remember these words...

It's not how much we give, but how much love we put into giving.

-Mother Teresa

I usually donate my clothes to the Salvation Army or Goodwill. But I make sure that I leave some coats aside for Burlington Coat Factory's Annual Warm Hearts and Warm Coats Drive to donate every year. If you don't have a coat, you could also donate to One Warm Coat on the Burlington site. I love this drive because it's so rewarding to know these coats go directly to people that need them. Along with the donation, you receive a 10 percent coupon for anything in the store. And they have great little Christmas gifts there I must say!

I found two cute things...

What are some of your favorite charities and organizations? Please share below:)