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Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Simple Purple (and $25 Pay Pal giveaway!)

Dress: Marshall's | Sunglasses: c/o Firmoo (worn) | Belt: Marshall's | Sandals: Target (worn) |

Bag: c/o YesWalker (worn) | Bracelets: Lucas Jack via Rocks Box & Sira and Mara (worn here & here)

Sometimes you just have to forgo all the blingy statement necklaces and edit your arm party into a small arm get together and just focus on what's important: a simple cotton dress with pockets. Yes, a cotton dress is an important part of my life. And sometimes you have to forgo being witty and sarcastic and just introduce your readers to some simple, honest fashion blogging.

And that's exactly what you'll get from Tiffany at Style Honestly (and the chance to win a $25 Pay Pal gift card today)

The first time I visited Tiffany's blog I was struck by how honest and sweet this lady is. Ok, I was actually OBSESSED with her awesome hair, but after I was done marveling at her tresses, I started to read her words. She's sweet, she's funny and she loves a good floral skirt. After you get to revel in another gorgeous photo of Tiff, you can scroll down and enter her giveaway for $25 in Pay Pal cash!

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Linking up with: The Pleated Poppy, Transatlantic Blonde, Rolled Up Pretty, Because Shanna Said So, I Feel Pretty, Dress for the Day You Want, Whatever Works Wednesday, Real Girl Glam, Style Sessions

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

What I Wore Wednesday: Wind, Wind Go Away

Enter my February Group Giveaway!

I Adorn You Dress: Modcloth c/o Lendperk | Cardigan: The Limited |

Leopard Flats: J. Crew via Plato's Closet (worn here, similar here) | Wristlet: Nine West (borrowed)

Here I am, just having an average day standing on a windy street trying to look glamorous and not fall over. Seriously, looking glamorous in the wind is tough work. I was constantly pulling my hair out of my lip gloss and my dress out of my lady parts. Why does TV tell me that there are fans on the set of fashion shoots? If that is true, what kind of lip gloss are those ladies wearing? I will pay tens of dollars for a lip gloss that is hair proof.

Do the pictures look a little blurry? Well, that's because my cameraman was also having a tough time standing up in the wind. He did not have the hair/lip gloss problem though.

Full Disclosure: This dress was provided to me free for one week. From Lendperk. I did not receive any other compensation for this post. But, you can get a 9 day free trial of Lendperk AND be entered into a giveaway to win one free month of dress rentals if you sign up for an account between now and March 11th.

Linking up with: The Pleated Poppy, Transatlantic Blonde, Rolled Up Pretty, Because Shanna Said So, My Girlish Whims, I Feel Pretty, Dress for the Day You Want, Wardrobe Wednesday

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Thursday, November 15, 2012

Look What I Got: Multitasking Accessory

I'm writing this post waaay past my bed time. So, tomorrow is going to be: Look What I Got: Puffy Raccoon Eyes. But, my lack of sleep is not the subject of this post. I bought a nifty little multi-tasking accessory recently: Ruche's Violet Garland Necklace. It's a necklace, it's a belt, it's a head band, it's ALL THREE! And I got it for $15.75 (On sale for $18.50, down from $28.99, PLUS an extra 15% off with an email coupon). $15 isn't bad for three accessories.

Noon and Night Dress // Anthropologie (worn here, similar here)

Cardigan // Gap (worn here, similar here)

Leopard Flats // Jessica Simpson (worn here, similar here)

Tights // Joe Fresh (worn here, similar here)

I was a bit too scared to try it as a headband. It seemed a bit too forest fairy princess for a work day.

And now it's time for the link up!!!

Monday, April 30, 2012

Stuff I Wore: Spring Fever

Look at me, don't I just look like a beautiful spring flower? Little do you know that I'm just a raging ball of snot at this point. I;m having that kind of congestion where you get out of breath eating. No? You've never had that? Me either. I am totally NOT gross.

Yellow Tee // J. Crew
Purple Pleated Skirt // The Limited (worn here, similar here)
Halation Necklace // Anthropologie (worn here, similar here)
Gold Belt // J. Crew (similar here)
Bracelet // Candie's for Kohl's (similar here)
Ring // Bar II // Macy's (similar here)
Shoes // ?? (worn here, similar here)

I was really inspired by Atlantic Pacific's outfit combining purple and yellow.

And this is where I realized there was cat puke on my skirt.

Photos by Elena

As you can probably see, I was hard at work this weekend redesigning the blog. I hope you like it!

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Stuff I Wore: I'd Like to Thank the Academy

Chambray Shirt // Old Navy
Skirt // Target (similar shape here, similar print in a dress here)
Leopard Flats // Jessica Simpson (similar here)
Ring // Bar II // Macy's (similar here)

I recently received three, YES THREE, blog awards. Mini Me Style awarded me the Liebster Blog Award. I've already been awarded the Liebster, so I'll leave to the other nominees to pick up my slack.

If that wasn't generous enough, Mini Me Style also awarded me the Tell Me About Yourself Award.

And if that wasn't enough for me, Allie over at Allie's Bubble gave me the Versatile Blogger Award.

Luckily, the rules for accepting the Versatile and Tell Me About Yourself Awards are the same.

1. Thank and link back to the person who awarded you.
2. Write 7 random things about yourself.
3. Spread the love to 15 more bloggers.

My Seven Random Facts

1. I was named after Gone with the Wind

2. I have an irrational fear of cicadas....or really any thing that swarms

3. I LOVE cartoons. I might know more about Nickelodeon cartoons than most kids. Go ahead, ask me anything about Spongebob or The Penguins of Madagascar. Yeah, I felt weird being the only adult without a child on the opening day of Cars 2, but I really wanted to see it!

4. I love 90's movies about angsty twenty-somethings. Reality Bites was a piece of cinematic brilliance.

5. I've recently started putting hot sauce on everything, which makes me fear my taste buds are dying.

6. I hate doing laundry so much that I pay for wash and fold every week...and yet I still can't manage to get all my clothes put away.

7. I am an obsessive list maker. Post-It makes a fortune off of me every year.

I'm going to cheat on this one a little and only name 5 because I don't know how much commenting I'll be doing today to let others know I gave them an award...busy Thursday! And here are some blogs you should checkout:
Love at First Shoe
Mrs. Jack of All Trades Daily
BMore Love Leigh
Wear Your Passion
Mini Me Style (of course!)

If you've lost count, I'm on DAY 11 of my spending freeze!!! I haven't bought a single item of clothing or beauty product for the last 11 days. If you'd like to join me and get your finances back in order, grab a button!

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Stuff I Wore: Use It or Lose It Day #5

Similar cardigan
Boots here, worn here and here
Similar tank here and here

I haven't worn this tank in forever and I think it's just a product of having to much stuff in a poorly lit closet. This beauty was crammed all the way in the back, lost and forgotten. I really love the colors and the fabric is really good quality. Kohl's really does a great job with their designer lines. (i.e. Lauren Conrad) I've put it back to the front and plan on pairing it with some leggings soon.

As a recap, this is the fourth item of the ten. First, I got rid of the tortuous brown shoes. Second, I kept the comfy sweater dress. Third, I tossed the weird bow shirt.

And then I got rid of items five, six and seven. The gray Levi's jeans and button front pencil skirt are just waaaay too tight on me. The Levis are a few years old and in that time I've gotten too old for low rise jeans. Seriously, when did I think it was OK to have my butt crack hanging out!?!? That gorgeous printed shirt is from White House Black Market. Sadly, it gives me under arm boob and the halter strings threaten to choke me. So, in this post, I got rid of clothes that give me extra lumps where they don't belong.

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Stuff I Wore: Use It or Lose It Day #4 (OOTD 1.19.12)

NOTE: TONS of my pictures have disappeared from the blog. I am going to work to get them back up. I wonder what happened?

Gasp, I wore pants one day. For any one that's new, I don't go bottomless everyday to work. I wear skirts and dresses. I just wanted to clear that up before any new comers decided to stop reading the blog of some pants-less wonder. Yes, there are days when I get out of the shower and contemplate just wearing my towel to work, but I have yet to follow through on it. I also find that I can't shoe case my shoes as well in pants. The pants cast dark shadow over the shoes that I just can't seem to edit out of mirror pictures.

Enough about my problems with pants. I hadn't worn this gorgeous top from Banana Republic in a really long time. It fits great and I love the necklace print on the front. It's like a built in accessory.

Pants worn here, similar here.
Ring worn here, similar here; pricey here.

However, the shirt has another built in accessory that makes it difficult to wear: this weird back of the neck bow. I looked like a hunchback when I put my cardigan on. And I can't go sleeveless in the office for several reasons. The main one being that my office appears to be sitting on top of some sort of Arctic stream of air. The entire office is a pleasant 70 degrees, while my tundra of an office is 60 degrees. Perhaps it's a vortex of paranormal activity?

Well, this shirt is sadly going to the consignment shop because it's just not practical. And every time I tried to tie the bow I tied a little hair into it. I had to have the Scot tie it for me. I really don't like clothing that takes a group effort. I'm an adult. I like to get dressed on my own nowadays.

As a recap, this is the third item of the ten. First, I got rid of the tortuous brown shoes. Second, I kept the comfy sweater dress.

Monday, January 30, 2012

Stuff I Wore: Rain Rain Go Away (OOTD 1.12.12)

Similar wellies; similar shirt

I was forced to wear my leaky rain boots to work two weeks ago. As long as I don't step in puddles that are too deep, they still keep my feet dry. But, guess what? Yep, I stepped in a nice deep puddle. I've since thrown the leaky shoes out and found a new pink pair, which will be featured soon!

I swapped out the flowered wellies for some brown boots when I got to work. Squishy flowered wellies are not exactly workplace attire. Although I guess walking around barefoot for an hour while my socks dried out on the heater wasn't all that professional. I bring the class to the office.

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Stuff I Wore: No such phrase as "too much" (OOTD 1.5.12)

This outfit really had everything. Bird print, lace slip, AND bows?!?! Too much? Nah! When I asked The Scot whether this outfit had too much pink and purple, he answered, "No...because you're late for work." So, I really don't know if it had too many berry colors or too many focal points. I'm biased. I love all of those things. if only I could have added some rhinestones or sequins some where...

Similar Shirt
Skirt in Neon Azalea (mine is plum something or other)
I got this skirt for $42 recently when J. Crew was offering an extra 40% off sale items in store! It's one size too big, but I just tucked my shirt into it and I might get it altered.

After photoshopping my outfit photo I discovered that this is the Avec Toi Slip by Qi.

I thought this bird print was pretty unique. I found this shirt hiding on the sale rack at Marshall's. However, I've now seen the print on Feathers and Freckles in a dress from Francesca's Collections. This little print perplexes me.

I bought this necklace at a Banana Republic outlet years ago. I've since had to have it fixed by a friend who makes jewelry for her Etsy shop. I've never found a similar enough necklace to link to when I feature it in my OOTD's. Anyone ever see any thing like this?

Sunday, January 8, 2012

Stuff I Wore: Ringing in the New Year, Dulcie Style

Every year for NYE I go to the same party with a few of my closest friends. I've never been a huge fan of NYE, but I am a fan of dressing up. So, while all my friends were in jeans and sweatpants, I donned the Dulcie Dress. The Scot gave me this one for Christmas and I was overjoyed. How did he know? Was he reading my blog? No, most likely he enlisted the help of my best bud Elena. She knows me so well, and the Scot knows well enough not to venture out to Anthro alone. Sadly, I do not have great outfit photos, so you have to settle for some less than stellar photos and the Polyvore set (with some similar items substituted). I don't know why I thought I could take an outfit photo after the party (and after several beers) and I also don't know why I couldn't take a decent photo all night. In every picture I was either making a weird face, eating or contorting my body into unflattering angles. This is the best I could do.