Some Days are just Mom Days

Sweater: Old Navy, gift 

Top: J.Crew, gift

Jeans: TJ Maxx, $15

Boots: Francesca's, gift

Bracelets: Spain

Glasses: 7 for all Mankind

The day I wore this outfit I realized that my top, sweater, and boots were all from my mom.  Granted, I picked them all out, but as my Aunt says, "Satisfaction over surprise..."  And then today, I finally got my Valentine's card from mom- with a picture of us at the airport the day I left for study abroad, and also a super sappy mom note.  

I'm close to my dad too- like, ridiculous "daddy's girl" type close.  But some days, you really just need your mom.  Whether its a sad breakup, a need for some instant motivation, or advice on the tough stuff, Moms can be the biggest blessing- and I can say that now that I don't live with my mom anymore ;) 

Alright, I'm done with the sap for now.  Just had to get that out there.  

Thanks mom.  

Chambray and Jeans

Jeans: Gap, Free from co-worker

Top: J. Crew Outlet, $35

Wedges: Belk, $12

Purse: Target, $11

Bracelets: Mix and Match, but guaranteed cheap

Earrings: Self Made! See tutorial in previous post

I've never cared to try the whole chambray and jeans thing.  Then yesterday as I was getting dressed in my go-to black skirt and chambray top, I felt the need to try the jeans. It's been a very jeans type of week.  Errryday.  What's been your go-to outfit?

Jeans

Top: Loft, $4

Jeans: Gap, $15

Shoes: Dillards, $30

Necklace: Forever 21, $4

In high school, I wore jeans CONSTANTLY.  My mom used to joke that I collected pairs of jeans, because I had some to go with almost everything.  Although blogging hasn't changed my style too much, it has made me much less likely to put my jean "collection" to use.  Now I just feel so much more put together and even more comfortable in a skirt or dress.  

For other bloggers out there, do you feel like blogging has changed your style?

Good Day

Top: Loft- thrifted, $2

Jeans: Old Navy, $4

Jacket: Old Navy, $4

Necklace: Forever 21, $3

Shoes: Toms, gift

Today was a good day.  I found my memory card and am slowing beginning to catch up on missed outfit posts; I finished my religion paper a full day ahead of time (coming from a 100% procrastinator, this is a big thing); I got THE cutest nail polish as a mid-week pick-me-up (my first non-essentials purchase in almost 2 months.  Record?  I think so.); I'm hopefully ready for my finance exam tomorrow; I get to go to a lecture tomorrow... a fashion one; ANDDDD I get to go home this weekend to dress up my little sister for her prom.  I'm excited.  It's seriously almost like it's me going to prom.  But anyways... classes were cancelled today due to the Seniors' honors convocation, which was nice.  I spent the day working and studying though, and this simple but incredibly comfortable outfit was just the fit.

Speaking of fit, this jacket is pretty odd, which is probably why I got it so cheap and haven't worn it before.  But for some odd reason I really really like it.  Perfect for throwing on a casual layer when the weather just. won't. cooperate.

Alright, that's all for today.  I'll post tomorrow, promise!


OH. P.S.  I just learned how to fishtail braid.  It was a little messy today, but I'll be improving on that in the near future.

Just a little Vent

{Top: idk, Mom's}

{Jeans: T.J. Maxx, $20}

{Flats: Modcloth, $25}

{Blazer: Thrifted, $4}

{Necklace: Forever 21, gift}

{Purse: Charlotte Russe, $13}

{Scarf: Old Navy, $1}

I consider myself a generally positive person. I honestly do see the bright side of (most) things and I'll do just about anything to avoid a fight with my friends or family. But dang, sometimes I wish I could let out all my frustrations and vent to the world. I won't make you all listen to all that because I do want to keep the tone of this blog positive. But I will say... Be careful with the words you use to your loved ones. For instance: When using the phrase "Guess what?!" You should generally follow it up with something positive.

Correct Example: "Guess what?! I got this awesome silk scarf for ONE DOLLAR!"

Incorrect Example: "Guess what?! The divorce finally went through!"

Whew, ok. That's the end of my venting for now. Again, I don't mean for this to be a negative post in anyways. Actually when I told the story above to some of my friends it even got a few laughs.

I hope everyone else is having a good beginning to the week... And if any of you have days like me and just need to vent- feel free to email me! I'm always willing to listen :)

A Case of the Mondays

{Top: Vintage Thrifted, $2}

{Jeans: Old Navy, $4}

{Flats: Target, $12}

{Necklace: Forever 21, gift}

{Sweater: Old Navy, $9}

I know most people consider it casual FRIDAY, but for me it's always casual Monday. Maybe it's the fact that I get in the short habit of sleeping in and just can't adjust, or maybe I just enjoy dressing up Friday because I'm so excited for the weekend. I'm honestly not sure, I just know that Friday I will almost always have a cute outfit- but the most you're getting out of me on a Monday is some nice jeans.

Nothing wrong with some nice jeans every once and awhile though- especially when paired with a cute vintage leopard top and the comfiest sweater ever. I jokingly called it my sweater snuggie because I just love it so much. Since I snatched it off the clearance rack last week I pretty much haven't been able to take it off.

So here's to the Mondays- which I had ON Monday, but didn't post until now... Happy Hump day!

Back to the rest of the closet

{Jeans: Old Navy, $4}

{Lace Top: Puerto Rico, $5}

{Cardigan: Gap, $14}

{Owl Necklace: gift}

{Flats: Target, $12}

Don't get me wrong, I love skirts and dresses... but after living a month with only one pair of jeans, it was nice to pick up my long lost bootcuts (I got these sophomore year of high school) and style a simple little outfit around them. And this cardigan- love. It has that cute beading up the side that I can't wait to pair with some dresses for spring and summer.

And to share a little bit of a funny moment (It's only funny now that I'm looking back...) in pictures:

I generally take my own pictures with a self timer that takes 5 pictures at a time. As I was posing by the lake I looked down and noticed my hand was right around duck poop. Grossssss.

It's a Blue Jeans and Studying type of day

{Top: Old Navy, $4}

{Jeans: T.J. Maxx, $20}

{Cardigan: Loft, $20}

{Boots: Belk, $35}

{Necklace: American Eagle, gift}

{Rings: Silpada, $45}

Alright, so I wear jeans alot. Considering this is the weekend before midterms though, I think I might be one of the only students not in sweats. And as much as I would have loved to dress up in something pretty today, it would have gone to waste as I bribed my super smart room-mate to teach me corporate finance. There's always tomorrow... and my chinese test...

This is what a long distance relationship does. It glues a phone to your hand. Well, at least mine does. I swear I text allllll the time. Consider this example A. But seriously, it does kind of stink. At least we have summer. I don't know how the couples without time together can do it.

The calm before the storm.

{Top: H&M, $12}

{Jeans: T.J. Maxx, $20}

{Cardigan: Old Navy, $20}

{Scarf: Francesca's, $15}

{Flats: Target, $15}

{Belt: J. Crew, $14}

{Hair Pin: Aerie, $5}

So this is it- the last day before my 30 for 30. Ironically, these pictures were actually from a few weeks ago, but I never got around to posting them. They were from my birthday weekend, which was the last time Greg came up to visit. We had planned on our next visit being the weekend I come home in February, but he texted me on Friday morning informing me that he was on his way to come spend the weekend with me! I was pretty excited, because it is such a long drive (8.5 hours one way....) Since it was a pretty sporadic visit we didn't do anything too exciting, just went to eat and played in the snow, which was a blast. See our snow-woman? Her name is Cheryl.