Lazy Days

Tunic via thredUP; Target Cardigan (here); State Necklace via Cents of Style; Hue Leggings (here); Modcloth Boots (similar)

You guys, I've been so lazy this week. Do you ever get in that mode where the less you do, the less you feel like doing? Yep, totally this week. I'm still jobless, and have very little to do beyond housework. I've found the key to times like this is just to get dressed and leave the house, if only for a little while. Today I went to the post office and city hall to pay a bill. Neither of those things needed to be done until next week, but hey...I needed to get out.

How do you beat laziness?

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Back

Vintage Tee (similar), Belt and Skirt (similar); Levi's Jacket; Payless Booties (similar)

Oh hi internet! I'm glad to be back after a crazy weekend. We had a freak storm roll through our little town on Friday night. It took town dozens of trees, power lines, and basically shut things done for a few days. We were without power until Monday afternoon and without internet until Tuesday. The devastation was crazy and things are just now starting to get back to normal.

This skirt is one of those pieces that I can't seem to get rid of. I adore the print, but I hardly ever wear it for the same reason. What do you pair with a bold floral print on a beige background? Denim and lace usually works.

BTW, we're super close to being able to apply for our adoption if you'd still like to donate!

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LWD and VBS

Thrifted Dress and Belt (similar)
Thrifted Levi's Jacket (here)
Map Necklace via Antique Market (here)
Kohl's Flats (similar)

I wore this last week and completely forgot we took pictures! So here you go.

I had a busy week full of VBS. We had over 100 kids there and it was cah-razy. I came home exhausted everyday, but it was so fun. Kids are silly.

How was your week?

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Ultra-Feminine

Stitch Fix Top; Thrifted Skirt (similar), Belt (similar), and Heels (similar)

I love my boho looks, but sometimes I just crave the ultra-feminine outfit. My lifestyle doesn't always allow it, but church is the perfect excuse.

My week has already left much to be desired, so we'll keep this short. I got my second Stitch Fix yesterday, and I can't wait to share it with you! I don't think it was quite as good as my first fix, but I definitely still got a few gems.

Happy Tuesday!

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To Wait or Not

Self-Made Dress (similar); Thrifted Levi's Jacket (here); Stitch Fix Necklace; Thrifted Belt (similar); Payless Flats (similar)

I realized today that I posted about our desire to adopt a while back and never followed up. After a lot of thought and prayer, we decided to adopt through the foster system. We haven`t actually started fostering yet though. Jeremy has been taking classes full time in addition to working full time, so we haven`t had the time to take the state-required classes to become licensed foster parents. Really, this is good. Although we`re both eager to start our family, with Jeremy in school, I`d pretty much be single parenting.

So at this point, we are trying to make a decision. Option 1: take the classes over the summer and begin fostering in the fall. Jeremy will still be in school, so we`d have to be very selective about the kids we foster so I don`t get overwhelmed. Option 2: wait until Jeremy is done with school in December 2015. Neither of us want to wait, but we also want to be fully present for these kids.

Decisions, decisions. It's hard to trust God's timing for our family when we want things to happen now now now.

More of the denim jacket:

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Giving In

Vintage Thrifted Blazer; Francesca's Collections Dress; Thrifted Belt and Booties

I had a totally girly outfit picked out the morning I wore this. Floral skirt, pink cardigan, lace top...the works. And then I put it all away and grabbed this. Strange how bipolar outfit moods can be.

Also, I finally gave into the tights. But they must be fleece lined. Must.

Happy Tuesday!

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I Told You to be Patient

Thrifted Dress, Cardi, and Belt; Swapped Boots; Loft Necklace via Stacia's instagram sale

I used to unconsciously subscribe to the "no white after Labor Day" rule. Like a robot, I'd box up all my whites as soon at the temperatures dropped, and there they'd stay until after Memorial Day. And then this fall I realized what a great fall texture lace would be. I love this dress with a cardigan and boots!

Have you guys ever read the Young House Love blog? I discovered it this summer and have been digging through their archives looking for ideas for our new house. It's definitely a fixer upper. At first this felt a little overwhelming (it needs a lot of work), but I'm really starting to get excited about it. Yesterday they posted about stenciling their floor and I thought, dude...that would be perfect for our house. The flooring is one of the most immediate needs in our new space, and how cheap and easy would stenciling be?!

Like I said...excited.

What are your favorite cheap and easy house DIYs?

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Perfect 10 Remix: #7 and #8

Two more outfits for you, and two more to go!  It was a rainy weekend so we had to take both of these inside.

Kohl's top; JCPenney Chambray; Gap Jeans via thredUP; Payless Flats

When I planned out my outfits for this challenge, this one wasn't in the original mix. I'm definitely a fan of it though.

ModCloth Dress; Thrifted Belt; Fleece Tights via Burlington; Payless Booties

This dress finally made it! I definitely should have chosen something else in it's place. My lifestyle just does not support regular dress wearing and this is probably the only wear it's going to get during the remix.

Did you wear anything fun this weekend?

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Perfect 10 Remix: #2

JCPenney Chambray; DIY Polka Dot Shorts; Thrifted Belt; Payless Flats

Guys...it was 92 degrees today. Thankfully I spent most of the day in the glorious air conditioning, but shorts were still a necessity. I'll be really glad when summer is finally over.

How was your Tuesday?

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Weekend Wear: Mixed Prints

Francesca's Dress as a Top, $16 (similar)
Thrifted Vintage Skirt, $3 (similar)
Thrifted Belt, $2 (similar)
Payless Wedges, $5 (similar)

This outfit has been on my "to wear" list for a few weeks now. I finally wore it to church this morning to stay cool in this 90 degree heat.

I'm in the middle of a few weeks off work. It was a little unexpected, but it's rather nice. I've been doing some crocheting, lots of reading, and a little TV watching.

What have you been up to lately?

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Weekend Wear: Polka Dots and Pearls

It's all thrifted!

Happy Sunday! So glad I finally got a chance to wear this dress I thrifted and refashioned like...2 months ago. Here's what it looked like before:

The collar came off and I took the hem up a few inches. Easy peasy. I'm excited to wear this with boots and a cardigan through the fall and winter too.

Hope you've had a great weekend!

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Weekend Wear: Packing Mode

Target Dress, $25

Thrifted Belt, $3

Walmart Sandals, $10

I feel like it's been a while. How are you guys doing? We're in full packing mode over here with only 17 days left until the move. I'm escaping Lansing for 5 days this coming week to visit my family and attend a wedding, so I'm trying to get as much done as I can before I go. Otherwise I'm doing a lot of reading, drinking iced coffee and relaxing. It's been a good week. :-)

I hope you're enjoying your summer!

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Weekend Wear: Girls in White Dresses

Lace Dress via Plato's Closet, $5

Thrifted Belt, $2

Monnetonka Moccs via TJ Maxx

Initial Necklace via Etsy

My goal for this outfit was to dress down this dress. White lace always strikes me as "fancy" so I wanted to give this piece a casual look. I think moccs make anything look more casual, so I went with it. :-)

I also had this song stuck in my head all day. Yep.

Hope your week is off to a great start!

Shop the look:

ModCloth Cocktail Dresses · Forever 21 Necklaces · Neiman Marcus Belts

Nanny Style: THE Dress

Gap Shirt Dress, $13

Thrifted Belt, $2

Payless Flats, $5

Guys...this is THE dress. The one I've been searching for for years. The perfectly comfortable, modest, washable, colorful dress that I've been waiting for. I found it totally on accident. Jeremy and I were out shopping about a week ago. I had no intention of buying anything, content to simply browse around while he did his thing. I wandered into Gap, and pulled this dress of the clearance rack, thinking it was cute but also pretty sure that it's straight shape would not flatter the curves. I took it into the dressing room and....GASP. It fit. Not only did it fit, but it flattered. I rarely find a dress that fits in all the right places right off the rack, so this was basically a miracle. 

So with that, I contentedly broke my shopping fast, took a one day break from my 15x15 and wore this beauty. I can't wait to give it a whole lot more love this summer.

Shop the look:

Asos Day Dresses · Forever 21 Belts · Mossimo Flats

Wedding Wear: Floral Maxi

Handmade Maxi (using this tutorial)

Thrifted Belt, $2

Walmart Sandals, $10

Glasses c/o GlassesUSA

Hello! I wanted to get this outfit up real quick  before we head home. Jeremy and I made a quick trip up north to attend a friend's wedding and visit my parents this weekend. It's been so much fun, just way, way too short. 

I had a great time at the wedding catching up with friends I haven't seen in years! The wedding was for a friend of mine from high school. I was part of a gang of about 5 girls who were all pretty much inseparable from 4th grade until graduation. We've gotten together a few times since then, but we all went off to different schools and now that's we're all growing up and getting married it's just getting harder to do so. It's so great that we can all pick up right where we left off whenever we see each other. Makes me feel so blessed to have gone to a small school and have had such great friends. While chatting yesterday we all agreed that the although we did not miss high school one bit, we all missed each other and the camaraderie we enjoyed.

Hope we all are having a wonderful weekend!

Weekend Wear: The Perfect Dress

Handmade Caftan by Me (using this tutorial)

Walmart Necklace, $3 (similar)

Belt c/o Daily Charms

Old Navy Sandals, $5 after gift card (same sandal, different colors)

Oh this dress. It is perfect and I want to wear it every single day. I've been wanting to make myself a maxi for a while, but I waited to buy fabric until the Memorial Day sale at Joann Fabrics and boy did I score. This dress probably cost me $10 to make. And it was SO EASY. Seriously, if you can sew a straight line, you can make this dress. Go make one. Right now.

Anyway, enough about this dress...how was your weekend? We spent the better part of our Sunday avoiding our neighbor's loud music and found ourselves at this little park with some ice cream. Really not too bad of a way to spend the day if you ask me.

Weekend Wear: City Girl

Kohl's Tee, $10 (same, crew neck)

Thrifted Skirt, $3 (similar)

Payless Wedges, $7 (similar)

Sunnies via eBay, $10

Parking garage photos. Am I a city blogger now? Naw...although it was a lot of fun to have all that space to ourselves to take photos in...

I started out this week feeling really good, which hasn't happened in a very long time. I have been the queen of moodiness the last few months. I think it's a combination of lack of sleep (see: crazy loud neighbors) and the cold. I usually cope just fine with months of clouds, snow, and cold weather, but this last winter hit me hard. I haven't been happy living in the city, I've been worried about money and jobs and health insurance, and this past winter just amplified it all. 

I'm finally starting to feel more content here. It took a long time (at least it felt like it) to make friends in our large church, but I'm finally to the point where I see someone I know every Sunday, which is wonderful. We're looking for a house and have high hopes of getting out of the city before the summer is over. Jeremy and I both have steady work and health insurance. I also started taking some vitamin D a few weeks ago and that has made a huge difference in my mood. Who knew that was something you actually needed...?

So here's to a new week. May yours be amazing. :-)

Saturday Snaps

Sorry for the cruddy photo...it was the only one we got before the camera died. :-(

Thrifted Dress, $5 (similar)

Thrifted Cardi, $3 (similar)

Gap Flats, $5 (similar)

Yesterday we grabbed the dog, got lunch to go, and headed out to a local park we'd never been to before. The weather was a perfect 70 degrees, and the sunshine was beautiful. Our dear dog was in heaven. He LOVES to be outside, but hardly ever gets the chance to be out super long. It was a great day for all involved and I can't wait to do it again. :-)

Hope your weekend was wonderful too!

Simplicity

Francesca's Dress, $16 (similar)

Belt c/o Daily Charms

Old Navy Sandals, $6 after $15 gift card (same sandal, different colors)

Francesca's Earrings, $10 (similar)

Guess what? I finally got around to putting a lining in the top of this dress. Now I can wear it without having to worry about wearing another layer either under or over it to cover my undergarments. Hooray! I decided to style my new and improved dress very simply for a trip to the library. There are something like 10 or 12 branches of our district library here...all of which we now have access to with our fancy new library cards. I'm super excited to be able to do more reading this summer..for free!! A big thing that prevents me from trying out new books is the cost. Although having a kindle does make things cheaper, costs still add up fast. And since we are cheap, cheap, cheap, it makes me really happy to be able to save money this way.

Hope your week has been wonderful so far!