Hippie?

What

Jeans: American Eagle, $20

Top: Forever 21, $7

Scarf: Vintage, Mom's

Bangles: Lots of places! haha

Sandals: Forever 21, $17

Where

Working and then out to lunch :)

Why

I love how a few accessories can completely turn an outfit around. Seriously, the jeans + plain white T shirt + sandals combo is SO simple and common, but adding a vintage scarf and bangles gave it a completely new feel. Maybe this is one of the reasons I have such an obsession with scarves.

The Substitute Skirt

What

Skirt: Old Navy, $15

Top: J.Crew, gift

Belt: Target, $12

Earrings: Vintage, my mom's

Sandals: Forever 21, $17

Why

Ok, I know... this skirt wasn't in my original 30 items, but I'm not cheating, at least not intentionally. In my original 30 I had included fabric that I planned on making a skirt out of... and although I'm definitely not complaining, I've been way busier than I thought I would be this past month, and haven't had time to make it. So I finally gave in and substituted this cargo skirt from Old Navy instead. PLUS, this is outfit #18, and the first time I've worn this top.

Looking at other blogs I've noticed that I included hardly any outer pieces for layering when compared to everyone else. It definitely has its pros and cons. As for the pros, I use less pieces to create each outfit, so I don't have to rewear things too often, and in this terrible summer heat (it hardly gets under 90º) thats not a bad thing! The only con is that my outfits look simpler than normal... but in the end, the heat wins and I go for simple.

May 11: Shades of Green

What

Skirt: Target, $15

Top: Kohl's, $4

Heels: Rue 21, $2

Belt: Charlotte Russe, $9

Earrings: Puerto Rican Market, $12

Ring: gift :)

Where

Today was my second day on the job at the State 4-H office. I like it, a lot. This morning my task was to organize service project locations for the Junior High Academic Conference coming up in June. During my break my dad took me to lunch at a deli he used to own on campus, Good Times Deli. If you're ever in Knoxville and want a good sandwich, go there.

Why

For anyone who isn't familiar with the 4-H organization, or if you didn't hear enough yesterday, lol, the 4-H colors are kelly green and white. Even though this skirt has more than just kelly green, I couldn't help but think of 4-H when I first bought it last summer. Since it was pretty warm today I added a simple fitted top and a belt and earrings to pull it together. For my hair I just popped in some sponge rollers to give it a little wave, then braided the side back to keep my hair out of my face.