Worn to work. I just love this tee, it reminds me of the Mighty Mac.
How has February been treating you?
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Showing posts with label stripes. Show all posts
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Here and There
Oh hiiiii internet. I've been working a lot of long days at my new job, and it's been insanely cold out lately, so outfit photos just haven't been happening. Here's a few things I've worn recently though, courtesy of my bathroom mirror.
I wore this out for girls lunch and grocery shopping with my sister last week!
Worn to work. I just love this tee, it reminds me of the Mighty Mac.
How has February been treating you?
Worn to work. I just love this tee, it reminds me of the Mighty Mac.
How has February been treating you?
Monday, February 9, 2015
Sweet Style {2.9.15}
One of the primary goals of this blog from the beginning has been remixing my clothes. I have gotten really, really bad at this this winter. I'll get something new, wear it like crazy for a few weeks, then feel like I have nothing to wear. Wash, rinse, repeat. This sweatshirt is a great example. I thrifted it last fall, wore it nonstop then, but probably haven't touched it since October.
The fact is, I have plenty of clothes. Most of the time I end up wearing a dozen or so things over and over until I get bored and start feeling like I have nothing. I really need to re-learn how to wear all my clothes, all the time.
One thing I've been trying to do is move things I haven't worn for a while to the front of my closet. If I don't wear it within a month, it goes. I know this is an old trick, but it works.
What tricks do you use to get the most out of your closet?
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Sweet Style: 1.21.15
Vanity Blazer (similar)
Hanes Tee (here)
Jean c/o American Eagle (here)
Connie Boots (similar)
Kohl's Scarf (similar)
I usually wear a skirt to church, but for the month of January, we have nursery duty. Which means I have to be able to sit on the floor with 1 year olds. Which means pants. The blazer made it feel a little dressier, and better yet, it's a stretchy cotton. Perfect for nursery duty.
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Revamped
Thrifted Top; Gap Jeans; Swapped Boots
I thrifted this top a few weeks ago, but the sleeves were really wide and odd. I quickly took them in to make them more fitted and now I have a snazzy and festive striped top.
I wore this for our Christmas photo. We haven't taken a Christmas photo for a few years, so it was nice to finally have an updated shot to send our families. We even tried to get the dogs in a act...they weren't impressed.
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Classic.
Thrifted Top (similar)
Scarf c/o Daily Charms
Gap Jeans (here, on sale!)
Swapped Boots (similar)
This outfit is such a fall classic. Stripes and a scarf with easy jeans. My favorite.
Mid-October is peak color time in mid-Michigan, so we've been really enjoying the beauty of fall this week. My camera and I are happy, and so are my boots. How are the colors where you are?
Thursday, October 9, 2014
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?
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Impulse Buy
Vintage Top (similar from Old Navy - $3!)
Gap Jeans (here)
Thrifted Flats (similar)
Handmade Necklace via Antique Market (buy on Etsy)
Gap Jeans (here)
Thrifted Flats (similar)
Handmade Necklace via Antique Market (buy on Etsy)
What are your favorite impulse buys?
Monday, August 25, 2014
Summer Rundown
Self-Made Skirt (similar)
Thrifted Everything Else (jacket here, similar shoes)
Oh hey there little blog. Nice to see you.
I haven't worn this skirt all summer because for some reason I thought it was too short. How wrong was I. Maybe too short to wear to an office, but perfect for a casual day of church and thrifting.
Here's a rundown of life lately:
1. I painted my kitchen yellow. It's bright and happy and I love it.
2. I joined Vinted. No, this is not sponsored, I'm just addicted.
3. My poor ankles have not been digging the humidity. See exhibit A: the above photo full of swelling.
4. Today I'm starting on a gluten-free experiment that will last 2 weeks. I've had a lot of vague symptoms over the last 6ish months and it's time to start seeing about feeling better.
How's your summer been?
Sunday, July 27, 2014
Short Legs, Don't Care
Friday, June 20, 2014
Nanny Style: Summer Dressing
Gap Tee (similar)
Gap Outlet Jeans (similar)
Minnetonka Moccs (same ones on sale here)
Necklace via Sassy Steals
I've been wearing a lot of this lately. Easy tees, jeans/shorts, and moccasins. Summer dressing is always something I find difficult, especially since nannying for small children doesn't allow me to just throw on a dress everyday like I'd like to. Oh well...that's what weekends are for, right?
Happy Friday! Any fun plans for the weekend?
Sunday, May 11, 2014
SammyDress Review
When SammyDress offered to send me a few items for review, I wasn't so sure. Their prices are almost too good to be true, and you usually get what you pay for when it comes to things like this.
But this bag. This bag.
I've been carrying it around for about a week now and am super happy with it. It looks lush, and is holding up so well. And believe me, I put my bags through a lot. It goes to and from work daily, it sits on various surfaces of questionable cleanliness when I'm working in people's homes, it goes on walks with babies in strollers, it holds sippy cups and wipes for said babies... This bag holds it all and looks great doing it.
And the watch. I've been looking for a great watch, and this one totally fits the bill. I have a thing for maps, and I love this one.
So check them out, why don't you? You'll be glad you did.
Disclosure: I received these items free of charge for review, but as always, my opinions are my own.
Monday, April 14, 2014
Be The Way I Want To Go
I wore this yesterday in glorious 70 degree weather. Spring is here and I couldn't be happier.
I know I'm not the only one, but spring has me in full on cleaning and organizing mode. When we moved last fall, a lot of things just sort of got put in one spot...and 6 months later, they're still there. We've been working on remedying that the last few days, as well as tackling projects around our fixer-upper that have been sitting all winter. Like taking down the fan that's in the corner of our living room. Yep. In the corner (we have no idea).
Happy Monday.
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Brunch
Thrifted Striped Tee (cheapo option here); Levi's Jacket (here); Docker's Pants, refashioned into skinnies (similar); Gap Flats (love these)
I wore this to a brunch a few days ago. It was one of those weird social situations where I only knew the hostess and quickly discovered that the other guests were...ahh...not my cup of tea, shall we say? I stayed long enough to get some fritatta and coffee, then I skedaddled out of there to meet up with my husband. Hanging out with him is more fun. :-)
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
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:
Sunday, March 30, 2014
Books vs. Movies
Styling this top up again. I basically want to live in this tunic, so you`re really quite lucky you`re not seeing it more often.
J and I went to see Divergent last night. Since I loved the book, I wasn`t too sure I wanted to see the movie. I have this thing where I get disappointed when the movie is different than how the book was in my head. Unrealistic, but true. But, I am happy to say that Divergent the movie held up pretty well. Not perfect, but also not ridiculously disappointing.
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Green and Gold
Tunic (similar) and Necklace (similar) via Stitch Fix; Dress Barn Jeggings (similar); Connie Boots via Famous Footwear (similar)
I wore this on St. Patrick`s day. It felt like a fun outfit with some subtle minty green and the gold circle necklace reminded me of leprechaun`s gold. Sometimes dressing up for a holiday is fun.
In other news... check out that snow. It`s melting. Can we all just breathe a collective sigh of relief that winter is finally coming to a close? I know I`m not the only one celebrating.
More of the black wedge boots:
Monday, March 17, 2014
My Stitch Fix Experience
I have been wanting to try Stitch Fix for months. A personal styling service that sends you fun new things in your style and size right to your door? Yes please.
There`s currently a pretty long wait for a box. I scheduled a box in February and took the first available date: March 15. It actually arrived a few days before that, so I had the weekend to try things on and style them up.
My wonderful stylist sent me a necklace, two tops, skinny jeans, and a maxi dress. I pretty much gave her free reign over what to send me. My only request was that the items be washable and easy to wear.
Boy, did she deliver. Let`s take a closer look.
I LOVE this! Totally something I`d gravitate towards in a store but not buy. I love how small it is, but still makes a statement. Definitely a keeper.
Dirty mirror alert! I really wish these fit. The style is perfect, but the cut is not. They got sent back.
I sort of grimaced when I took this out of the box. Chevron? Please.
But then I put it on. Holy flattering and comfortable and oh my it`s actually modest and I can wear a bra with it. J gave this one a big thumbs up. Keeper.
I almost sent this one back. When I first tried it on, I was not a fan of the way it stretched over my hips and bum. But then I tried it with leggings and ta da! Love.
There`s currently a pretty long wait for a box. I scheduled a box in February and took the first available date: March 15. It actually arrived a few days before that, so I had the weekend to try things on and style them up.
My wonderful stylist sent me a necklace, two tops, skinny jeans, and a maxi dress. I pretty much gave her free reign over what to send me. My only request was that the items be washable and easy to wear.
Boy, did she deliver. Let`s take a closer look.
Zad Adrianna Circle Bib Necklace, $34
I LOVE this! Totally something I`d gravitate towards in a store but not buy. I love how small it is, but still makes a statement. Definitely a keeper.
Kensie Johnny Skinny Jeans, $88
Dirty mirror alert! I really wish these fit. The style is perfect, but the cut is not. They got sent back.
Angie Schmitt Mixed Chevron Maxi Dress, $78
I sort of grimaced when I took this out of the box. Chevron? Please.
But then I put it on. Holy flattering and comfortable and oh my it`s actually modest and I can wear a bra with it. J gave this one a big thumbs up. Keeper.
Pomelo Corrina Striped Dolman Top, $48
Pomelo Arcade Dot Print Chambray Top, $68
There was never a doubt on whether I`d keep this or not. It`s about as `me` as it gets.
So, final thoughts.
The Good:
Everything they sent me was awesome, and 100% my style. It was so fun to get a bunch of wonderful items in the mail that I was under no obligation to buy and could try on in the comfort of my own home, mixing and matching with other things in my wardrobe. I wish all shopping was like this. I might never leave my house again.
The Bad:
Money money money! I requested they send me the cheapest items possible, which Stitch Fix defines as less than $100/item. Although they did this, over $200 for the whole box still felt like a small fortune (80% of my wardrobe is thrifted and I average $35/month on clothes). I`m glad they give you a $20 credit.
So, why did I keep 4 of my 5 items?
.They`re high quality. I will have these things for a good long time.
.They`re totally my style. I am in love with each one, and know I will get tons of wear out of them.
.I am trying to make a conscious effort to par down my wardrobe and be content with less. I often feel like I have more in my closet than I can wear. My logic these days is this: if I spend more on fewer things, not only will I have fewer things, I will wear those things more because my frugalness will ensure I get my money`s worth.
.I`ve wanted to put the whole quality over quantity thing into practice for a while. This is the perfect opportunity.
There you have it. I have another fix scheduled for May and I can`t wait. Hop on over and give it a try yourself!
Monday, March 10, 2014
Date Night Wear
So eShakti sent me this dress and it is amazing. I went with their custom sizing cause it`s usually ridiculously hard to find a well fitting maxi dress when you`re a whopping five foot zero. It fits like a glove and is insanely comfortable. I wore it for date night this weekend and am super excited to wear it in the warmer months to come. Me and maxis are BFFs on summer weekends.
You can find eShakti on Facebook, Pinterest & Twitter. Happy shopping. :-)
Please note: although I was provided this dress free of charge in exchange for posting about my experience, all opinions are always my own. I really do love this dress a whole lot. :-)
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
More Gripes
So I keep my pictures organized by season. Usually March is when I start my "spring" folder. Somehow that just feels wrong at the moment...
Rather than continue to grip about the weather, lets talk about something else, shall we? Liiiike...the weekend! My brothers came down to visit and we had a ball. We took them to 5 Guys, the mall, and our huge church. It`s always fun to have all 5 siblings together.
Friday, February 14, 2014
Spring Boot
Rain boots always strike me as a fall and spring boot. But, I see other bloggers sporting them in the snow, so I thought I`d give it a shot. Let me tell you, I am glad it was in the 20s that day. Cold, cold feet. Obviously those bloggers live in a place with a much milder winter. Or they`re just much more tolerant of cold feet than I.
Thrifted J Crew Top (cheapie from JCP); Target Infinity Scarf (similar); Gap Jeans via thredUP; Boots via Amazon
Happy Friday, and happy Valentines Day! Any exciting plans? My sweet husband is making dinner tonight. I`m looking forward to a low-key evening at home. We went out once for dinner on V-Day and it was almost torturous. This introvert does not enjoy the crazy crowds, long waits for a table, and heavy traffic. Give me pasta and wine in the comfort of my own home over that mess any day.
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