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.

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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. 

I may or may not have bought a cupcake that matched my outfit...

Top: Target, $9

Skirt: Swap with Ramsey

Necklace: Banana Republic Outlet, $6

Wedges: Chinese Laundry via TJ Maxx, $20

Belt: Swap with Ramsey

I know a lot of people have a hard time dressing up during the cold weather months, but for me it's the summer that really challenges my creativity!  It's been so hot in Knoxville (90s allllllll week) that all I want to wear is a flowy dress or simple skirt and tank.  Yesterday I went for this breezy skirt from Ramsey paired with a simple white top and my new necklace.  I also started out with a navy cardigan, which, surprisingly, looked really good with the bright colors of the skirt.  But after about 10 minutes, that layer came right off.  Hellllo summer.  

Does anyone else have the summer uniform problem like I do??  

Also, here is how I cure my bad days-  a cupcake from the local cupcakery and a tall glass of milk.  I know some people are saying that cupcakes are "out" and pies are "in"  but whoever is saying that has obviously not had the Knoxville from Cities Cupcakes.  At this little local place, all of the cupcakes are named after cities (France is a delicate strawberry pink and cream, New York black and white with a cingular mini oreo garnish, and my favorite, the Knoxville, is orange flavored- of course- with an amazing buttercream topping.)

yummy.

The Scarf and the Lawn Mower

Note: I'm not doing some sort of creepy wave, I was keeping my little hair wispies from blowing in my face, although it does look pretty awkward.  Same with the photo below...

Top: Charlotte Russe, $5

Shorts: Gap, $10

Sandals: Target, $12

Belt: NY & Co., $4

Scarf: Swap with Ramsey

Normally I wouldn't take pictures with my dad's new lawn mower- but seeing how close it's color was to the bright orange in my scarf, I just couldn't resist.  

I spent most of this weekend leading a retreat as part of my internship with 4-H.  The retreat was a service learning institute for high school 4-H'ers and was, in my opinion, a pretty big success.

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