Pinterest love

Sweater: H&M
Skirt: Target
Belt: Thrifted
Booties: Aldo
Earrings: Kohl's

Y'all, if it weren't for pinterest, I'd probably walk around naked. Or in pajamas. Or in the same boring outfits I always wear. Anyway, I pinned the third image on this post and this is my interpretation of that look.


I don't know if I love it on myself, but I'm glad I tried it. Also, I love these shoes. Have you noticed that? Because I do. I wear them ALL. THE. TIME!


So are any of you on pinterest? If so, can I stalk your boards?

Classic

Tee: Ann Taylor
Jeans: LOFT
Scarf: Turkey
Earrings: gift from sister-in-law
Bangles: Banana Republic
Purse: Nine West
Sandals: Target

I'm really sad that I have exactly two good pictures of this outfit, because I'm a big fan of how it turned out. I've long been stumped by these jeans, but I think this look works. I got these jeans from my sister for Christmas and I've been kind of dipping my toes in the boyfriend jean looks, but this outfit felt like I jumped in. I might still be in the shallow end, but I feel that this is progress. I wore this on Saturday for a date day with B. We went to the mall while our coworker picked students up at the airport. We wandered around, looked at stuff we couldn't afford to buy, had lunch and dinner at the food court, and watched the latest Fast and the Furious movie because THAT is how much I love my husband. All in all, it turned out to be a good day.

Breaking rules aka Outfit #2

Tee: Target (men's undershirt)
Jeans: LOFT - gift from my sister
Cardigan: Ann Taylor
Shoes: Steve Madden
Earrings: Target
Belt: Banana Republic
Necklace: gift from my mom

Let's discuss all the personal style rules that I've created for myself that I have managed to break in a single outfit, shall we?


1. Cropped/cuffed pants are not your friend.


2. NEVER tuck your shirts into jeans.


3. Don't wear more than one baggy piece.


4. Avoid pants as often as possible.


5. Baggy clothes should be worn with casual shoes.


6. If you wear your hair down, don't add any accessories around your neck.

How's that for breaking the rules? This 30x30 challenge might get crazy, y'all....

P.S. Have y'all SEEN this list?! (Of course you have.) Let's just say that all my procrastination hours could easily go into this and I'd barely make a dent in it.

Styling a big shirt and cheering for Brazil

Vintage green and white striped top: thrifted
White tank: Target (remixed)
Ubiquitous straight leg jeans: Banana Republic (remixed)
Yellow gladiators: Chinese Laundry (remixed)
Blue and silver earrings: New York & Co. (remixed)


After two days of lazing and feeling lost, the games are back on; I'm only a little melodramatic. Hehehe. Anyway, I'm cheering for Brazil today, and I dressed for the occasion.


I found this shirt on a thrifting adventure at least a month ago, and I was drawn to the bright green stripes and the drapey shape, but let's be honest: it's enormous. Sometimes sizing up gives me that kind of 80s vibe I kind of like, and sometimes it makes me look like I'm just swimming in my clothes. Every time I pull this shirt out I feel like the proportions are just a bit off, and decide that I look like a kid dressing up in Mom's clothes and end up changing. Today, though, I'm kind of feeling it. I feel like I have to rearrange it just so on my shoulders and hips, but it's not too hard to do when your big plans for the day involve watching two games and cooking.


I feel like a big part of making this neckline work for me is making sure that the tank top should be peeking out underneath. Is that weird? I can't stand it when my bra straps show, but tanks are fair game. It's a little Flashdance (a movie I've never seen, but for some reason is what I think of when I think of 80s style) but I like the kind of layering and draping that makes me look like a dancer.


Even Kiku likes how I styled this top today. Mostly I can't resist pictures with her. The cuteness!


In the end, I'm pretty satisfied with my Brazil-inspired look, and we'll see if I'm also satisfied with Brazil's performance.