What I'm Wearing {The Short Version}

I slacked.  Again.  I think the problem is I have spread myself too thin.  I really have a billion things on my plate lately.  That said, I think I'm going to be taking a break from WIW for a while.  It'll be just one less thing I have to remember to keep up with.  And I need to kind of simplify things right now before I seriously have a mental breakdown : )

So, this will be the last WIW for the near future.  I promise it won't be gone forever.

A few weekends' ago, a group of ladies from my ward had a girls' night and I happily went.  It's nice to have some girly time every now and then.

Burgandy tee: Holister (I've had this since HIGH SCHOOL!  How funny!)

White tank: ?

Grey jacket: Aeropostale (hand-me-down from my mom)

Dark skinnies: thrifted American Eagle

Headband: Sally Beauty Supply

Black bead necklace: made by me : )

Black sandals: Charlotte Russe

And these pretty vintage cobalt blue leaf earrings.  They're from my shop and I just love them!

Family pic!  Really, it's just an excuse to show off my handsome husband and cute little guy :)

Purple tee: American Eagle (I fixed it up myself-tutorial coming soon!)

Blue tank: Forever 21

Skinny jeans: Levi's

Sandals: Rainbows

Til next time!

What I'm Wearing #17

I've been slacking {again} with taking pictures-sorry guys!  I've just been super-busy and have like a billion things on my mind, so I keep forgetting!

Here's what I've managed to pull together lately:

This is a couple Sundays' ago after church.  I kept it simple and comfy, as I was still not 100% after being sick just a few days before.

Green dress: Converse One Star for Target

Nude heels: Mossimo for Target {bday present from my hubby}

What I'm Wearing #16 {a fUn Skirt}

It's Wednesday and that means it's What I'm Wearing time again.  

To be honest, I did awful with taking pictures this week,guys-sorry!  Life is totally and completely overwhelming me right now and some days, I just want to curl up in a ball and pretend it's not happening.  But, I can't actually do that.

Anyways, you're not here to listen to me blather on about my chaotic life right now, are you?  No, that's what I thought.  You're here to see some fashion!

When I did manage to get dressed this week (I had a major research paper due for one of my classes and spent a huge chunk of my week in "around the house" clothes last week) I tried to put some effort into, due to the aforementioned paper.  Here's my homage to nautical :)

Striped 3/4 sleeve tee: from my sister

White tank: Hanes 

Dark skinnies:thrifted American Eagle

Like my "I don't feel like really doing my hair today" look?  Just scrunched it and pulled the front part back-I'm so lazy sometimes :)

For the life of me, I could not get a good full-length pic of my outfit Sunday.  Don't know what was up with that.

Brown top: Charlotte Russe

White tee: DownEast Basics

Pretty patterned skirt: thrifted from Plato's Closet

And my yummy Seychelles booties.  

I so love these shoes :)

If you don't know this by now, I love LOVE plaid.  My husband kinda teases me about it.  I don't care-I still love it.

Plaid top: Forever 21

Grey lace tank: American Eagle

Dark skinnies: thrifted American Eagle

Like my new bling?  Avon, baby!  I love stars and this necklace was just too pretty to pass up!

So I kinda mentioned at the beginning of this post that I've been down a little lately.  When the blues hit me, I turn to some good music to lift my spirits.  Sometimes it's uber emo stuff (I know I'm like a angsty 16 year old on the inside) which kinda indulges my blues for the moment and sometimes it's happy, dancing around the house music.  Right now, I'm in love with Mumford and Sons and Florence and the Machine.  Their song, The Dog Days are Over is sooooooooooo good!  I highly, highly recommend them both!

What do you do when you're in a bad mood?

Linking up with the lovely Lindsey!

What I'm Wearing #15

What a week!  I am so glad that my semester is almost over.  These classes are killing me!  I'm super stressed right now, guys.  So, sorry if the blogging gets a little sporadic again while I try to get things under control.

But enough Debbie Downer talk!

As I mentioned, I've been feeling a bit blah, so I wanted something a little unexpected.

Striped top-Gap, with embellishments by me

Light skinnies-Levi's

Grey faux leather jacket-Candies for Kohls

Grey flats-Charlotte Russe

I LOVE this jacket!  I got it with Kohls cash AND a 15% off coupon.  I think it only cost me like $10.  Heck yeah!

Our weather here has been all over the place.  This day, it was a little chilly-too chilly for just a tee, but not chilly enough for a jacket.  So I busted out this plaid top that I haven't worn in AGES (don't know why, I really love it) and layered it with a bright tank.  Ta-da!

Plaid button-up: Paul and Joe for Target (LONG time ago)

Purple tank-Forever 21

Dark skinnies: thrifted American Eagle

What drew me to this top in the first place was the bright colors mixed in the browns.  Love the electric blue and bright purple!

{This is the night before I got wisdom tooth #2 pulled.  2 down, 2 to go.  Thankfully, this one had already "errupted" which means it was just a simple extraction and not nearly as bad as the last one I had pulled.}

Sunday it warmed up just enough for me to not need a sweater.

Mustard tee-thrifted

Satiny red pencil skirt: thrifted

Charcoal tights: Forever 21

Grey mary janes: Charlotte Russe

Love these tights!  I love that tights are "in" right now, because that makes them so much easier to find!

Monday was Valentine's Day and the hubs and I actually got to go out on a date {big thanks to my awesome brother-in-law for watching the little man for us!} and so, I busted out my fancy dress : )  I've seriously had this since last August and haven't had anywhere to wear it!

Pink ruffled dress: H and M

Black heels: Mudd (from Sears, I think)

I've mentioned before that I'm not much of a pink girl.  But this pink is subtle enough for me and so, so pretty!

I love the ruffles on it!  It made me feel so fancy and put together : )

I've had these shoes since my junior prom, no joke!  And I wore them to both my senior homecoming and senior prom.  I mean, I've worn them with other things, too, but that was their primary purpose.  And I still love them.

My sweetie and I-isn't he so handsome? : )

What I'm Wearing #14

Despite being super-stressed this past week, I did manage to make myself look presentable (most days.)

Thursday night I got to go have dinner with my dear friend Teeny, whom I hadn't seen in a while.  We had a lovely time chatting and munching together!

{Our new golden retriever puppy, Toby, wanted to get in on the photo-taking action.  Isn't he cute?!}

Mustard sweater: Kohls

Light skinnies: Levi's

Black boots: Rack Room Shoes

Saturday was a jeans and tee kind of day, but it was also a bit damp and chilly (hence the hoodie)

Graphic tee: Jedidiah

Black zip-front hoodie: Kohls

Dark skinnies: thrifted American Eagle

I really don't wear this type of tee all that often, but I really love the illustration on it-I think it's so pretty.

Sunday we had my mom and her boyfriend and his two boys over for dinner.  Here's me playing hostess.

Black tee: DownEast Basics

Mustard skinnies: thrifted Forever 21

Floral print scarf: Pac Sun

Ugh, Monday.  I did not want to get dressed that day.  So I kind of just threw something on {I didn't even bother to wash my hair or put on make-up that day.  Grody, huh?}

Grey sweater: thrifted American Eagle

Purple tee-shirt bra: Victoria's Secret

Dark skinnies: thrifted American Eagle

This one is actually from a few weeks ago, I just forgot to post it {I'm a little absent-minded sometimes, in case you couldn't tell :) }

White and black polka dot button-up: gift from my mom YEARS ago for my bday

Black tank: Papaya

Dark skinnies: thrifted American Eagle

Thank you all for your sweet, sweet comments each week-they really make my day!  I must say, I'm not actually all that comfortable taking all these pictures of myself, but your encouraging comments are what keep me doing it.  And I must admit, I'm a little jealous of all you ladies who con get your husbands to take your picture (and nice ones at that!)  You have to tell me your secret, because I can't get mine to do it without lots of grumbling and eye rolling and whatnot.  And even then, sometimes he won't.  Oh well, sometimes is better than never, right?

What I'm Wearing #13

Look at me, getting my post done on the right day!  You all should be proud : )

Saturday night the hubby and I went out (we had our pre-planned date for the month) so I got a little dressed up

Teal embellished top: Forever 21 (christmas present from my dad-doesn't he have great taste!)

Black tee:DownEast Basics

Dark skinnies: thrifted American Eagle

Black sandals: Charlotte Russe

I love love LOVE the details on this shirt.  It makes me feel so fancy.

Church this Sunday.

Grey dress: Rue 21 courtesy of my sister

Cascading flowers pin: Polka Dot Bungalow (won it!)

Red and polka dot heels: Madden Girl (from my hubby for christmas)

Isn't this gorgeous?!?!  I won a store credit to the Polka Dot Bungalow not too long ago and this is what I used it for.  Love it!

And these shoes?  I cannot tell you how much I love them.  Seriously.  They are SOOOOOO cute!

Tuesday night was our ward's Relief Society meeting and I snapped a quick pic before dashing out the door (the little man wanted to get in on the action, too.)

Floral top: Simply Vera from Kohl's (bday gift from the hubs)

Black-brown shell and bead necklace: gift from my soon-to-be step-mom in the Philippines

Skinnies: Levis

And here's today.  I went to get my hair cut, so I didn't really get too dressed up.

Striped top: Kohl's

Dark skinnies: thrifted American Eagle

I think my new 'do was my favorite part of my outfit.  My lovely friend Wita does my hair and I always love it.  I'm working on getting her over here to share all of her awesome hair tips with you all.  Would you like that?

As always, linking up to the Pleated Poppy.

What I'm Wearing #12

I totally lost track of what day it was.  I missed Wednesday somehow!

So, here's this week's What I'm Wearing.  I was able to get a few more pics for you this week :)

This is from this past weekend.  Just a day of running errands, but that meant that I actually had to get dressed :)

Black long-sleeve tee: Kohls

Grey sweater vest: Miley Cyrus Max Azria (lol don't judge-I got it for $3!)

Dark skinnies: thrifted American Eagle

*In case you're wondering, yes, I do only own two pairs of jeans :)  My other ones slowly shrunk over time and turned into highwaters, so I took 'em to the consignment shop and just haven't gotten around to getting some new ones yet.

This was probably my favorite part of my outfit that day, no lie.  I actually did my hair!

Headband: Goody (got it at Target)

Sunday for church

Brown striped button-up dress:Kohls

Burgandy sweater:gift from my mom YEARS ago

Brown woven belt:came with the dress

Tights:Christmas present from my mom

Booties: Seychelles via TJ Maxx

This past week was my mom's birthday (our birthdays are only 3 days apart) but she was sick, so I went over on Tuesday and took her shopping.  

Yellow ruffle tee: Candies at Kohls

Dark skinnies: thrifted American Eagle

I love the color and detail of this shirt.  So feminine and pretty!

{Linking up} to the Pleated Poppy.

Don't forget about the giveaway-it ends tonight!

What I'm Wearing #11 {Birthday Edition}

I know it's a little late, but as mentioned, things have been more than crazy around here.

I've only got one outfit to share with you all this week, because mostly I've been wearing grubbies to pack and move in and have had moving on the brain, so forgot to take pics.  But I did get dressed up once this past week-Tuesday, which was my birthday!  Yep, I've turned another year older!

I went over to my momma's for the day since my hubby had to be out of town for the week for work.  She took me out to lunch at this awesome little restaurant near her that we used to go to when I was younger.  The food was de-lish!

Outfit deets:

Brown ruffled top: Christmas present from my mom

White wonder tee: DownEast Basics

Dark skinny jeans: thrifted American Eagle

Magenta rosette flats: Mossimo (Target)

I promise to do better picture-wise this coming week :)

{Linking up to} the Pleated Poppy

What I'm Wearing #10

I know I promised things would return to normal, and they really will!  But not this week.  We FINALLY got the news back on our house and we close tomorrow!!!  So, that means this week has been filled with packing, cleaning and trying to squeeze some homework in there (because, yes, I'm going back to school. Ugh.)  Top it all off, my dad was still here visiting.  To say that things have been chaotic in my life lately would be the understatement of the century : )

But I did want to get back into the swing of things, even if it's only a little bit at a time.  

So, here's this week's What I'm Wearing (sorry it's a day late.)

One chilly Sunday morning after church

Black dress-from my buddy MyLyn

Burgandy tights-Forever 21

Grey Mary Janes-Charlotte Russe

Bow necklace-Forever 21

Black rose earrings-from my shop 

So, here's a sad story: The tights I'm wearing in this picture bit the dust after only being worn twice.  Unfortunately, the Forever 21 stores down here in Florida don't carry them and they've been out of stock on the site since November.  This makes me SOOOOO sad!  So, I'm asking a favor from you, my lovely readers.  If anyone can find a pair of these at their Forever 21, would you grab them for me?  I will pay you back for them, along with however much it costs you to send them to me.  And I'll send you something pretty for your troubles.  That's how much I want to replace them.

Day of running errands

Floral tank: thrifted Wet Seal

Brown cardi: American Eagle

Dark skinnies: thrifted American Eagle

I'm so in love with this belt.  I think my favorite part about it, besides the fabulous color, is the fact that it makes my waist look itty bitty (which it most certainly is not.)

Navy dress: Forever 21

Grey leggings: Mossimo Supply (Target)

Red belt: Kohls

My Thanksgiving outfit.

Black tee-Mossimo (Target)

Green argyle sweater-Merona (Target)

Dark skinnies: thrifted American Eagle

Flower necklace: made by me

And these pretty pink rosette flats: Mossimo (Target)

They were on clearance and I had a gift card, so they were free : )

The first time I saw this dress, I wanted it.  But I patiently waited until it went on sale and scored it for only $8!

Black, white and red dress: Liz Lange maternity (Target)

*Yes, it's a maternity dress and no, I'm not pregnant.  I just liked the dress :)

Black and red peep-toe pumps: American Eagle (but not that American Eagle)-I think I got them at Ross

I wanted to do something a little different with my hair.  What do you think?

Black flower pin-made by me

After getting my hair cut and highlighted-I got like 2 inches taken off!

Grey tee: Forever 21

Black vest: Mossimo (Target)

Dark flares: Bullhead (Pac Sun)

This past Sunday.  It's been a bit chilly down here!

Dark grey ruffled blouse: Can't remember-I've had it for AGES!

Green argyle sweater: Merona (Target)

Black pencil skirt: gift from my sis-in-law

Navy cable knit tights: Forever 21

Grey-brown booties: Seychelles (TJ Maxx)

 I'm sharing my outfits over at the Pleated Poppy.