Today, I hung out with my niece and nephew.  I wanted to wear something that was not only cute, but comfortable; however, comfortable was the key quality I was looking for.  This outfit was perfect for the playground and then the pool, especially when I came home and wanted something light and airy to wear, so that it would not hinder my sunburned body.  You would like that I would know how not to get sunburn by now, but apparently not.  Luckily, this picture was taken prior to the sunburn and for some reason I have my cell in my hand… Interesting… BTW, the skirt is actually navy blue… for some reason it looks black in the picture.

This outfit was made up of old favorites.

Shirt: Old Navy: … Years ago… Maybe $15

Cami: Kohls: $6

Skirt: Target: $15

Shoes: OLD OLD Rainbows… $60 (these flip flops are so old, that I realized today that I have worn off the sole in some parts of the shoe… However, they are the most molded to my foot)

Total: $96

My big sis and her kids are in town visiting.  We were able to get away for a day (the wonderful hubby watcher her kids so we could go have a girls day).  We did minor shopping, had lunch and was able to visit.  I wanted something that was comfortable and easy to take off and on (since we might be changing clothes).

Cami: Kohls  ($3)

Vest: Ross (I think… $15)

Capris: Target (It was years ago… maybe $10)

Shoes: Rainbows… ($60)

Total: $88

Even though I really like this outfit, I realize it does not hit me in the best of places.  Not only do I look a few months pregnant, but the vest hits me at my hips, where I am the widest.  Will I wear this outfit again?  Most likely….  However, it is at least good to know what you might do differently when you are presented with all of the facts.

On another notes, while the sis was in town, I realized how much I miss running.  Maybe I will start running again!  I did enjoy it!!!

Even though my first intention with this blog was to demonstrate a leave of craftiness, it grew into a way for me to excel at trying daring new outfits.  I do not have a problem with trying them on; however, I have a problem with wearing them out.  I become very self conscious about not only the ways people look at me, but even what they think of me.  Yup, that’s right.  I can what complete strangers think of me.  It’s sad because I know deep down it really doesn’t matter, but I still cannot change how I feel.  This outfit, even though, it seems so ordinary to probably even one else, was daring for me.  Not only am I wearing skinny jeans, which is probably the second time ever, but I am also wearing pink.  I am not a pink person.  I like pink, but I never WEAR pink.

Any ways, today my day will be filled with shopping and relaxing.  I have worked a lot lately in the past few weeks and I needed a much needed shopping break!

Earrings: Gift
Cami: Somona via Kohls $7
Shirt: Old Navy via Ebay $2
Jeans: Lee via Kohls (Jeans I have had for three years that I refashioned into skinny jeans.  See here for details. ) Probably $25
Shoes: Nine West $20
Total: $54

P.S. I started doing the total to see how much money I actually spend on outfits.  I am a bit surprised by the last too.  I thought I spent a lot more!

After two months worth of work, the office is finally completed.  It went from white clutter to blue and organized.  The hubby and I painted the walls Mist, which happens to also be the color of our kitchen.  We bought the lateral file cabinet off Craigslist, the bookcase from the unfinished furniture store, and my dad and the hubby made the desk.  The whole office redo cost about $500 and what a wonderful transformation!!! Now, I have a desk to study on, instead of the sewing machine. No More Back Problems!

Desk: $150

Art: $20

Bookcase: $120

Lateral Cabinet: $100

My Desk Chair: $50

Paint & Supplies: $60

Total: $500

Several weeks ago, I received the July issue of In Style.  I was amazed by the Bachelorette date night idea section.  I know something so simply impresses me all the time! I am very easily amused.  Here is one idea, date #4, where I was inspired and recreated with my own clothes! You will definitely have to tell me what you think.

I do not own a military like jacket, so I substituted with a button down striped shirt.    The dress and shirt are both from Target.  The belt is from Goodwill and the shoes are from Nine West.

I wore this a few months; however, something about it, just makes me happy every time I see it.  I don’ t know if it is the fact that I am actually wearing a skirt and heels or what.  I just felt GOOD in it!

Shirt: Target

Jean Shirt: Gap via Goodwill

Skirt: Xhilaration via Goodwill

Shoes: Nine West

Bag: TJ Maxx (gift)

Plus, the whole outfit cost $34!  I love it!  Cheap & Cute!

When I think of July, summer vacation always pops into my mind and summer vacay always means the beach, well for most people.  This outfit would be perfect for a casual dinner date at the beach.  It was inspired by PaperMoth’s Sea Horse Drawing/Painting/Artwork.  You can find it here.

Dress: Old Navy: Sundown Gown in Tumbling Teal

Sweater: Old Navy: Lightweight Open Cardigan in Medium Heather Grey

Sandals: Payless: Peyton Flower in Lavendar

Necklace: Love Spells Jewels: Sea Life Seashell  Charm Necklace

Purse: Payless: Audrey Croco Wallet

Today I co-hosted or was more like the grunt person at a co-workers bridal shower. It was pretty informal and consisted of about ten women/ladies/girls.  We played  the newlywed, what is the British equalivant, and toilet paper wedding dressmaker.  I don’t know if those are the real names for games, but it is what I call them.  The first one entails someone calling the groom and asking him a set of questions and then asking the bride the same set.  The objective is for the bride to answer them all correctly; however, sometimes they aren’t even close.  One question was “if your first kiss was candy, what would it be called?”  It was pretty funny to hear the responses.  Since the bride is marrying a Brit, the host decided it was only appropriate that we tried to name the British word that correspondent to the American word.  I didn’t even know a third of them.  It was horrible.    Lastly, the toilet paper dressmaker is a standard and you can pretty much guess what you do.

Well here is what I wore:

I am still learning how to take pictures… I guess practice makes perfect.

Shirt: Ana via JcPenney

Cami: Can’t remember

Jeans: Guess via Ross

Shoes: Mia via DSW

Happy Independence Day! I hope everyone is enjoying the summer weather, fireworks, and a great cookout!  Maybe I will be too!

In Style Magazine is very inspirational to me.  Being the average person, who goes to work and comes home, I often find that I am in a rut with clothes.  I do not know what to buy and I have a hard time finding something for my age.  I’m no longer a teenager; however, I do not want to dress older than what I am.  It is extremely hard at times to dress when you are in your Mid to Late twenties and I am the queen of not finding that happy medium.  However, In Style frequently gives me ideas of what to wear or even how to wear something.  I am able to find things in my closet and reinvent them.  This is a wonderful example.

This top is something I have had for years. I first bought it in college for a “clubbing” shirt and it has been in my closet every since, but I have not worn it in years and have not wanted to give it away just yet.  The jean shirt I bought at Goodwill this year, the shorts are from Ebay and the shoes are another example of college wear!  Love the new look and how I reinvented each piece!