Week in Review

This week was odd. I feel like the days I woke up and tried the hardest too look fashionable I failed. And the days I was grabbing an accessory as I was running out the door worked best. Perhaps I am over-thinking it? 

Yes, I put the lumberjack look in the favorites column. Aside from the blue dollop on my head. Do you think that'd go away if I put a few quarters in the top? :) Pattern mixing and extreme comfort made this one a winner.

I felt the belt and necklace combo on day 11 made a plain ensemble pop. My opinion could also have been swayed by the fact that I have a hard time accessorizing. I tend to go for the simple and obvious, so when I hesitantly grabbed the orange belt and then realized I had a necklace that would bring it all together I celebrated a little victory.

And I'm pretty sure every time I wear that skirt (from day 14) it will be a favorite. I could wear it with a majority of tops in my closet so be prepared. And to think it's not even hemmed correctly! Oh, and it needs to be taken in. (It's a size 18 people!)

This challenge is so mind-blowing. But I'll have to wait to share all my epiphanies with you. I've got to get ready for work and the outfit I picked out in my head last night won't withstand these crazy cold temperatures.

I'd love to hear your thoughts! I'm sure hoping for some warmer weather. Thirty pieces gets to feeling small when you have to layer fifteen just to stay warm.

Happy Tuesday friends.

Lovely.

Do you ever wish you had a place where you could speak your mind without ridicule, tell a joke and get a genuine laugh, scream at the top of your lungs and be welcomed by a hug, cry and earn a kiss? I won't go all mushy on you, but I do love my valentine. (He's camera shy, so you get me.)

Coat - DKNY (Gift)
Shirt - Target
Belt - Target
Skirt - Thrifted
Tights - Simply Vera (Kohls)
Booties - Blowfish (DSW)

We got all gussied-up* and went out for a steak dinner. Vegetarians, I respect you, but I don't want to be you.



*A country term for showered, put on a skirt and did my make-up. In this case it would also mean I straightened my hair and shaved my legs.

Lucky #

Today was so bright and sunny that we decided to go for a bike ride. Unfortunately sunny does not automatically equal warm. One lap around the park and we headed home.

Sweater - Target
Vest - Target
Jeans - Bullhead (PacSun)
Boots - Mia Girl (Dillards)

Gotta love that BLUE sky and dose of vitamin D! 

1 do2en

A dedicated blogger, nay a devoted photographer would have brought their camera to our fun Saturday night outing. But sometimes I like the simplicity of me and husband without paparazzi ;). So just know you missed out. We went bowling and I'm pretty sure we both averaged over 100 for all three games. The best part about date nights after your married? It doesn't end! :)

Scarf - H&M
Sweater - Target
Belt - Kohls
Jeans - American Eagle
Boots - Famous Footwear

Fam11y

Sweater - H&M
Necklace - Charming Charlie
Belt - The Limited
Jeans - Bullhead (PacSun)
Shoes - Mia Girl (DSW)

I love my family. A rendezvous at Culver's was just the thing I needed to add a little sunshine to my life. Mom convinced me it'd be a good idea to take pictures inside, with an audience (she thinks I'm really self-confident and immune to the opinions of others...joke's on her) . I don't do well in front of people and Mom likes to tilt the camera. My Dad's comment on the outfit, "Now what's the idea behind wearing your belt right there? I've never been a fan of it. What's it supposed to draw attention to exactly?" My waist Dad, it's supposed to remind people that I have a waist. And it's trendy and it gives the illusion of longer legs and it added color to my otherwise monochromatic outfit and...need I go on? ALSO, I washed these jeans. Apparently it's been awhile. Whoa jeggings.

I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend. Date night with the Hubs? Yes please!

Ten four good buddy

But really just 10. It's Thursday. Awkward and Awesome Thursday.

Button up - JCrew (Thrifted)
Belt - The Limited
Pants - Abercrombie (Thrifted)
Shoes - Converse One Star (Target)
Earrings - Gift

Awkward:

     -As that last picture might suggest, the top of the futon is not comfortable. It was in fact...awkward.

     -Walking into the back door of a restaurant, thinking it was the front, right into the dining area, full of people, fighting your way through booths and chairs only to realize you have to exit the restaurant to get in line to order. Confused? So were we.

     -An office so cold that I never remove my coat, hat OR gloves. All day.

Awesome:

     -The day we get a real couch and move the futon to a lesser used room because we have more than one room.

     -Welcome home from work Wednesdays.

     -I get to see my family tomorrow!!!

     -The brownies I smell in our kitchen. See ya!

Lady lumberjack meets sister smurf.

Did I tell you about getting a job at Oakwood Junior High? Their mascot is the lumberjacks. No, that was not the inspiration for this outfit...but it is rather reminiscent of such things. Hence the title.

Say hello to the Jr. High softball coach. (me!)

Hat - Walmart
Scarf - Maurices
Button up - Walmart
Belt - Target
Dress - Target
Tights - Kohls
Booties - Blowfish

I felt goofy in the hat for about five minutes...until I realized just how warm it made me. And then I decided to mix plaid with plaid as if I need another reason to feel self-conscious.

Haha. Upon further review, I had every right to feel goofy in that hat. The lengths I go to to avoid a chill.  Next time I'll grab some hot chocolate and leave this beanie business to the pros.

Isn't that just the coolest mug ever?! Christmas gift from the sister-in-law...she gets me.