HOW TO LOOK FABULOUS WEARING BUDGET FRIENDLY STYLES

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Over 40 fashion blogger, Tania Stephens is wearing budget friendly clothing from Kohl's and looks fabulous

I am the world’s worst when it comes to hanging photos on the wall. I took all of the photos down when we painted our entire house. That was forever ago, and I still haven’t hung anything up on the walls. I am also terrible at forgetting to print out photos on my phone or turn them into canvases for those empty walls that I have.

Over 40 fashion blogger, Tania Stephens is wearing a budget friendly outfit from Kohl's and looks fabulous

I thought that some of you might be like me, so I am sharing the new canvases of the grandchildren that I just got in. I’m honestly not sure where I will change these, they are even bigger than I thought that they would be. But, since I am in the process of making myself an office, I think that I will put a lot of them in there. That way I will be able to enjoy them while I work, which happens to be ALL OF THE TIME!

Over 40 fashion blogger, Tania Stephens is showing the canvas prints of her grandchildren

My DIL ordered these canvas print photos for me when she was ordering hers. I told her to pick out her favorite photos from a photo shoot that we had we they were up here this July and I gave her my CC. I ordered these from Smallwoods, and the quality is great.

Over 40 fashion blogger, Tania Stephens is standing in front of a house wearing a printed top with a camel blazer and handbag

Let me tell you about this outfit! I just got this in the other day, and I was so thrilled with this high-neck top. It isn’t the high neck that appealed to me, it is the color and the pattern. This pattern reminds me of a giraffe print, and for some reason, I have always loved giraffes. They look tall, majestic, and graceful even though they have extremely long legs. The website calls this pattern tumbled stones, but that doesn’t appeal to me as much, so I’m sticking with giraffe print. Lol!

I am wearing a size large in the top, and it fits great. I was afraid that it might be too big under the arms, but it was fine. This is definitely budget friendly since it is under $20.

Over 40 fashion blogger, Tania Stephens is standing in front of a house wearing a printed top with jeans, a camel blazer, and handbag

Speaking of budget friendly items, this sweater blazer is also on sale for $15. off, and that makes it a great deal too. Yippee!!! I love it when I can save you money and bring you items that look fabulous.

This sweater blazer is on the longer side, and that is what I prefer. The cropped look doesn’t appeal to me as much because I like a long, lean style. Give me items that can make me appear taller and thinner, and you will be my new BFF. Lol! I usually will order a large in jackets and blazers since I know that I will be wearing a shirt under them, but I went with a medium instead. I felt like this was a tiny bit on the large side, so the medium worked best for me.

Over 40 fashion blogger, Tania Stephens is standing in front of a house wearing a camel blazer and smelling of the flowers

This view of me smelling of the hydrangeas gives you a great idea of the length of the sweater blazer from the rear. Everything is nice and covered, so you won’t have an issue in that department.

Over 40 fashion blogger, Tania Stephens is standing in front of a house wearing a printed top with a camel blazer and showing her handbag

I just ordered this Calvin Klein vegan leather bag the other day to try out the style. It isn’t “leather” but that might be what you look for. I like the color of this handbag, and the size is great. If you have chosen not to buy leather products, then this handbag is a great find.

Over 40 fashion blogger, Tania Stephens is wearing a budget friendly fall look from Kohl's and looks fabulous

These jeans are the same as the pair that I wore yesterday with one exception. The pair yesterday was a bootcut style, and today’s pair is a straight-leg style. If you saw yesterday’s post, then you already know how comfortable these jeans are. I am not sure if they are a light or medium wash, but they come in several colors, so you can choose the wash that you like. I am sure that I missed a button though. Lol! I must have forgotten that these jeans had 2 buttons and skipped one. The jeans run TTS and they are budget friendly also at $24.99!

Over 40 fashion blogger, Tania Stephens is wearing pointy toe ankle boots with cuffed jeans

I love these pointy-toe ankle boots so much that I bought them in black also. The mixture of the textures looks fabulous and the leather toe gives them a look of elegance. I’ve worn them a couple of times, and I am always impressed with how fabulous they look on. I think these will look great with a dress also, but I haven’t worn them with one just yet. They do run true to size but they aren’t quite as budget-friendly as some of the other items that I’ve shown today. I’ve said before, shoes and handbags are the areas that I will splurge in.

Over 40 fashion blogger, Tania Stephens is standing in front of a house wearing a printed top, a camel blazer, cuffed jeans, ankle boots, and handbag

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Over 40 fashion blogger, Tania Stephens is standing in front of a house wearing a high-neck top with a camel blazer and handbag

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20 Comments

  1. so bummed. I love your top and unfortunately it is out of stock.

  2. Bev Barlow says:

    Tania – I ordered these jeans on your recommendation and they just arrived today. OMG! They are one of the comfiest pairs of jeans I have tried and what a bargain price! I also ordered the camel blazer and love it! We are a similar shape and coloring (except I am perhaps one size larger thanks to the COVID poundage (or it may have been cake, I don’t remember now :D) and I have ordered lots of your featured items over the past few weeks since discovering your site and LOVE THEM ALL! Could be getting to the stage where I have to intercept the UPS guy at the gate as already used the “what THIS? I’ve had it AGES!” excuse several times now. LOL. Just waiting on the tan loafers from Nordstrom now … can’t wait! Thanks again for your informative and inspiring posts – I look forward to them every day!
    Cheers!
    Bev

  3. As a fair skinned blonde I can’t understand how you can look so good in tan!

  4. Killer outfit! On the website the sweater blazer looks so oversized no shape I wouldn’t have thought about it at all, on you and styled like this it is a must! What a great piece to bring together an outfit and fun shirt too!

  5. Is the color tan you ordered in the sweater blazer? On their website, their “tan” looks yellow.

    1. I’m not sure. One is at one house and one is at the other. 🤪

  6. ELIZABETH says:

    Love this outfit. I didn’t see a link to the straight leg jeans.

  7. I love the top in the snake print. I’m not sure if it will be flattering on me, but I think wearing it with a cardigan it might work. I shop at Kohl’s alot cuz I love their return policy and prices. I had just ordered some tops from them and did not notice this one. I guess another order is going in. LOL

  8. Great outfit and I love that purse!!!!!!

  9. So love the outfit. Your rocking it. Great look for the fall.

  10. This outfit is great!

  11. Ginger Hiller says:

    Your grandchildren are so handsome and pretty. What a blessing! And I really like the canvases. This is a fabulous budget friendly outfit. I finished changing over my closet yesterday, and boy is it full. For someone that is retired, I have way too many clothes, so as I start wearing them, if I don’t love an item, it will go in the donate pile. Have a great day and safe travels!

  12. Love the outfit!!
    I must order the top!!
    Love it!!😊

    1. I thought the top was so cute and affordable!

  13. Ann Bushle says:

    Tania- The sweater blazer looks wonderful on you! In fact, it looks better on you than on the model on the Kohl’s site! I, too, am not fond of the shorter, boxy cardigans. I have tried on some of them – not good. Thanks for bringing us wearable outfits for the early fall weather, at good prices.

    1. Ann, I am thrilled that you are loving the budget friendly options.

  14. Good morning Tania. I love today’s outfit and I immediately thought “giraffe” as well. The caramel colour is gorgeous and it’s always good to get a deal!

    1. Janice, I am glad that I am not the only one who thought Giraffe. Lol!

  15. Elizabeth says:

    Love this look, feels like a late Summer evening that will also be great for Fall!

    1. It is great for late summer and fall. The colors are perfect for watching the leaves fall!