30 for 30 Picks

Well here they are!  I wanted more skirts, but hopefully this set will make some pretty good outfits.  I think I challenged myself while still staying within my own personal style, which is exactly what I hope to do with this challenge!

Skirts L-R: Really old, Francesca's, H&M, Banana Republic Outlet

Pants L-R: Gap, Old Navy                                              

 Shorts L-R: J.Crew, Banana Republic

 Vest: Thrifted

Cardigan: J. Crew

Blazer: Old Navy

Blouses L-R: Forever 21, J.Crew

Dresses L-R: Forever 21, Thrifted, Belk, Puerto Rico

Tops clockwise starting top left: Gap, Gap, H&M, Old Navy, Loft, Charlotte Russe, Thrifted, Thrifted

Shoes L-R: T.J. Maxx., Modcloth, Dillards, Walmart, Target

8 tops

+2 blouses

+1 blazer

+1 vest

+1 cardigan

+2 pairs of shorts

+2 pairs of pants

+4 skirts

+4 dresses

+5 pairs of shoes

(hopefully!) 30 outfits!

Friday = Short Post... and Dairy Queen

^This is what it looks like when the wind knocks my camera down.^

{Dress: Old Navy, $4}

{Cardigan: Banana Republic, $25}

{Flats: Target, $9}

{Polka Dot Tights: Target, $10}

{Koi Necklace: Forever 21, $4}

I picked the wrong day to wear lipstick. It was warm again- but so windy that there wasn't a second my hair wasn't in my face. So what did I do? Got a mini blizzard (mmmm French Silk) and said the heck with it.

So... That's all for now. It's a Friday night and I'm going to Denny's with my friends. Plans anyone?

Bare Legs and a New Watch

{Dress: H&M, $5}

{Top: T. J. Maxx, $9}

{Necklace: Forever 21, $5}

{Flats: Forever 21, $9}

{Watch: Target, gift}

{Rings: Silpada, $45}

I understand that every blogger out there is talking about the weather. But oh my goodness it's SO nice! It hovered around 60º today. SIXTY. In February. In Pittsburgh. I'm overjoyed.

On to subjects other than the weather... Do you ever get a gift that you're unsure whether you like or not, and then a few weeks down the road all of the sudden realize you're in love with it? Well that's what happened with me and this watch. My aunt, who is pretty much one of the best gift givers ever, got it for me for Christmas but because I never ever wear watches I just wasn't sure how I felt about it. Yesterday night as I was putting up jewelry ** See below** I came across it and for some reason felt completely different about it... and then proceeded to plan an outfit around it. Yep, I do that.

^This is the reason I was cleaning/still need to clean. This is my desk. Good thing I don't need it for anything other than a shelf for the next few days.... Note though- all of these clothes (and cheer uniform, terrible towel, scarf, TOMs, etc) are clean. They just haven't seemed to find their way back to their own place yet.

Item #30

{Turtleneck: J. Crew, $12}

{Skirt: Gap, $13}

{Necklace: The Body Shop, $3}

{Belt: J. Crew Outlet, $14}

{Tights: American Eagle, $5}

{Shoes: Target, $12}

If you counted when I posted my items, you noticed that I only had 29 items. Reason being that I knew a little while into the challenge I would realize I really "needed" something. I know from experience how discouraging this is, so to help myself out a little bit I left room for one final item. Of course I wanted more than one- a pair of black jeans, more cardigans, and more skirts. But since I don't even own black jeans and plain cardigans aren't that exciting, I decided on this bright skirt I got on clearance at Gap. I haven't worn it yet, but I'm kind of in love with it. The kind that makes you wear things multiple times over the course of a week... or a few days. But hey, as long as the same people don't see you it doesn't count, right?

Better the First Time

{Dress: Old Navy, $4}

{Cardigan: LOFT, $25}

{Tights: Vintage, Moms}

{Belt: Vintage, also Moms}

{Flats: Target, $9}

{Necklace: gift}

So I actually wore this a few days ago but never got to get pictures because I was sick. When I wore this for real I styled it with my maroon tights that I wear allll the time. I think I liked it better with the maroon, I just tried to switch it up a little bit for pictures. Better to stick with my first choices... it this case anyways.

Also, since I wore this when it was warm with no snow, I just about froze during these pictures. So I decided to treat myself to warm comfy clothes and a raspberry hot chocolate afterwards. yummm :)

Have a good weekend everyone! I'll be going home to Tennessee for a few days, so posting may or may not be regular. I'll definitely stick to the 30 though!

Snow Snow Snow

{Top: TJ Maxx, $7}

{Skirt: H&M, $3}

{Tights: WeLoveColors.com, $10}

{Flats: Target, $12}

{Belt: J. Crew, $14}

{Rabbit Ring: H&M, 4 for $8}

{Locket Necklace: The Body Shop, $3}

{Short Necklace: gift}

Today I was going to talk about how I felt all Valentines dayish (of course, because I'm wearing floral and pink and red and lockets and stuff.) Instead, I'm going to tell you how much I hate this weather. We had no snow yesterday, NONE. So I planned my outfit around this lovely lack of all snow; and what happens? We got a dumping of it last night. I'm not even standing in the bad parts either. It just makes me excited to visit Tennessee this weekend :)

Thrifted Treasure.

{Blazer: Thrifted, $3}

{Skirt: H&M, $16}

{Top: The Limited, $20}

{Tights: WeLoveColors.com, $10}

{Flats: Target, $15}

{Necklace: gift}

{Bracelets: random}

{Belt: Old Navy Men's, $1}

I came across this little blazer while thrifting the other day. At first I just saw an ugly old brown thing... but as I gave it a second look I started to see how much I really liked it. To start out with, it's not just brown. There's all of these other colors lightly woven in- deep jewel tones of blues, greens, and maroons. Also, it has the softest suede elbows (elbow pads?) And even though it's obviously pretty old (I can tell from the tag on the inside) the fabric, 100% wool, is in nearly perfect condition. To think I got it for $3!

Also, thank you all for your sweet comments and well wishes! After a 13 hour sleep I'm feeling much better- although my lack of voice begs to differ :/