Grapes, Lace, and Awesome Dads

Dress: Kristen Davis for Belk, $15

Wedges: TJ Maxx, $20

Necklace: Banana Republic Outlet, $8

Watch: Thrifted, $2

I feel like I shouldn't be wearing something as easy as a dress already, but I really just wanted to.  I also really wanted to take pictures with these dirt piles.  Why?  I have no idea.  But for some reason these pictures remind me of grapes.  I think it's the color scheme- purple, green, and brown=grapes.  I have a weird thing with color association though; everything reminds me of something.

Also, my dad is pretty much amazing.  Nothing in particular thats different; he's just one of those dads that somehow knows how to be your parent and your best friend at the same time.  And I think thats pretty darn cool.

Lastly, were you incredibly inspired by the Lace EBEW or what?!  I seriously am in love with every single one of the outfits.  Definitely bookmarking that page- you should too.

Well, I that's it for random postings from me.  Goodnight everyone!

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!

Queen Anne's Lace (1/30)

Skirt: Banana Republic Outlet, $12

Top: Charlotte Russe, $5

Belt: NY & Co., $4

Wedges: Modcloth, $30

Watch: Thrifted, $2

Ring: H&M, 4 for $8

When my sister and I were little, we used to love to fill our house with wildflowers.  And by "fill" I mean, every vase, mason jar, most non drinking glasses, and all teacups were completely filled with our artful arrangements.  One of my favorites is this flower, what my mom used to call Queen Anne's Lace.  I always loved it because in my mind, it was hundreds of tiny flowers all built into one big one.  Unfortunately, these flowers shed like dogs, and before long our parents would be rushing to throw out the flowers without us noticing.  

About the challenge though- today is the first of my third 30 for 30.  This time, I actually am taking part in the shopping ban, and my goal is to finish in 35 days.  I included some breezy dresses and fun shorts, so I'm hoping it will work out!  I'll get my items posted tomorrow!  

To my new followers, and to all of you that have left such sweet comments, thank you!  It really does brighten my day :)  I'd love to check out your blogs too, so leave me a link.  And as always, feel free to shoot me an email.

The Sunday Catnap

Top: The Limited, $15

Skirt: Old Navy, realllly old

Heels: Dillards, $30

Necklace: The Body Shop, $2

I promise I ironed this skirt today.  What you are seeing in the pictures though, is compliments of my lovely little...long... Sunday nap.  I seriously believe that I sleep more than 90% of the population.  But I honestly can't help it.  My ultimate record is sleeping for 3 hours in my friends dormroom- while they were blasting music and having a dance party.  I'm not even exaggerating.  Also, my mom used to drive me around when I was really little and couldn't sleep.  Thanks to that I now involuntarily fall asleep in every car/train/boat/airplane ride within the first 30 minutes.  Whether or not I have had a full night of sleep before hand has absolutely no effect.  

Does anybody else have this issue?  Or am I just not getting enough sleep vitamins...

This is what happens when Greg goes out of town

 I honestly did not realize my belt was navy until I was in the fitting room at Gap- after I had gone a whole day thinking it was black...

Skirt: Target, $15

Top: Gap, hand-me-down

Wedges: Modcloth, $30

Belt: Mom's 

Watch: Thrifted, $2

Necklace: Swap with Ramsey

Two things you must do this weekend:

1. Go to Clinique in Dillards.  They are having a promotion that gives you free makeup samples if you let them do your makeup for free.  Recap: Free makeover+Free items and absolutely NO purchase necessary= a very happy me.  (While you're there, you should check out there shoe section- they're having that massive sale right. now.)  

2.  Go check out Gap.  I went in today and no lie- half the store was clearance.  Not only were there a ridiculous amount of super low cost items- it was an ADDITIONAL 40% off.  I got a dress, a pair of flare jeans, and three tops for... $50 TOTAL. Awesome? yep.

...

This is what happens when my boyfriend goes out of town for an entire month.  There's nobody to keep me in check with this whole shopping thing.  After all, what decent friend is going to say, "No.  You should not get that $4 top that fits you perfect and will go with everything."  

If you do know of anybody that actually would say that, please send them my way- I need them.... or not.