Dressed

This was super soft and comfy all day.  A little bland on the color side, but sometimes you just have one of those days!

Shirt:  Downeast Outfitters
Dress:  Kohl's
Bracelet:  Mexico
Boots:  Forever Young

Rolling, Rolling, Rolling...

This is my first try wearing my skinny jeans with the legs rolled up.  I got compliments on it so I guess I will have to try it more often.  I have a few other pairs of pants to try it with too.  This tank is really long, which worked well for this outfit because I like long shirts with my skinnies if I'm not wearing boots.  Helps balance proportions or something I guess.

Tank:  Target
Cardi:  Target
Jeans:  Old Navy
Necklace:  Blue Boutique
Shoes:  Target

Not Floral Enough

I actually wore this on EBEW's floral day.  The scarf has a bit of floral on it, but not enough that I thought I should put it up.  I kinda forgot to plan for it - one of these days I will actually participate!

Shirt:  Express
Pants:  Express
Scarf:  Jinky's
Shoes:  DSW

Spring Flowers

My tulips are almost dead for the year now, but they were just coming out when I took this picture.  My bleeding hearts are especially vibrant and healthy this year.  I guess all this rain was good for something!

I'm thinking about trying to alter these pants into skinnies or crops.  The flare part of the leg just sits really weird.  I think I will practice my skills on something a bit less daunting though - the side seams on these scare me.

Tank:  Express
Shirt:  Kohl's
Pants:  H&M
Belt:  From another dress
Shoes:  Famous Footwear

Soft and Purple

This was my first day back to work after our camping trip, and I wanted something comfy to wear all day to help ease the transition.  This shirt and pants fit the bill perfectly, and the scarf kept me cozy as an added bonus.  I've had these pants for several years and they get a lot of wear.  They almost feel like pjs now because they conform to me so well.

Shirt:  Kohl's
Pants:  Express
Scarf:  Made by Mom
Shoes:  DSW

Spring Flowers

Last fall I actually remembered to plant spring bulbs.  It's the first time I have remembered to do that in the seven years we've lived here.  I was so excited when my daffodils finally showed their faces!

I liked the pop of bright turquoise in this otherwise neutral outfit, but the rolled sleeves were a bit obnoxious.  I think this was not the best shirt to try it with.

Turquoise Shirt:  Gift
Plaid Shirt:  Banana Republic Outlet
Pants:  Express
Necklace:  Booth at expo
Belt:  Grandma's closet
Shoes:  I don't remember, but you can't see them anyway!

Bits of Pink

I bought this necklace because I liked it a lot, but it's been more of a challenge than I thought it would be to find outfits to wear it with.  This was an easy match.

Shirt:  Express
Vest:  Smith's Marketplace
Pants:  Express
Necklace:  Downeast Outfitters
Watch:  Fossil
Shoes:  Forever Young Shoes

Found!

I just found a bunch of old photos on my SD card.  I think they are from January, so I'm just going to post them all now so they don't drag out into spring clothing territory.

Sweater:  Express
Pants:  The Limited
Shoes:  Mudd
Watch:  Fossil

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Tank:  Express
Shirt:  Express
Skirt:  H&M
Belt:  Asos
Socks:  Icing
Shoes:  Famous Footwear

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Shirt:  Target
Vest:  Express
Pants:  Express
Necklace:  Rue 21
Shoes:  Mervyn's

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Tank:  Target
Shirt:  Downeast Outfitters
Pants:  Express
Headband:  Pop-up Store (Denver)
Watch:  Fossil
Shoes:  Mervyn's

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Shirt:  Banana Republic Outlet
Pants:  H&M
Necklace:  Former employee left in my credenza
Shoes:  Forever Young

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Sweater:  Express
Pants:  The Limited
Earrings:  County fair
Shoes:  Mervyn's

All that Glitters is Gold...

Sequins and sparkles always make a girl have fun, don't they?  This tank is another find on the Target clearance rack.  I really love that store sometimes!  I haven't worn this jacket in ages but the glittery gold thread went with the tank too perfectly to pass up.

Tank:  Target
Jacket:  Buckle
Pants:  The Limited
Belt:  Target
Shoes:  Mudd

Pink & Ruffley

One thing I've noticed when I get compliments on my outfits from people that I work with is that it's usually followed by, "But you can get away with it because you're still young.  I would look ridiculous."  I hope I can always keep having fun with my clothes no matter how old I get.  Otherwise, getting dressed gets boring.  That's why I started this blog to begin with!  I know it can be done because many of my blogger inspirations are as old as the people giving me those types of comments, and they still look fun and fabulous!

Dress:  Kohl's
Shirt:  Express via eBay
Belt:  Asos
Socks:  Target
Boots:  Forever Young

Romantic

I bought this lace top online several months ago, and it looks much more peachy than in did in the pictures.  That wasn't really a killer, but it is much harder to find colors it goes with that plain old nude would have been.  This is my favorite way I have worn it so far.  The shirts just seem perfect together.  I just wish I had a floaty white skirt to go with it.  And some nude heels (or sandals if it was warmer) would help too.  Guess I have some things to add to my thrift store list.

These horses belong to our backyard neighbors.  They always run over to say hello when we are in the park next door in hopes that we will reach the yummy long green grass for them.  I'll have to remember to take some carrots over next time.

Lace shirt:  Asos
Pink Shirt:  Downeast Outfitters
Pants:  The Limited
Necklace:  Downeast Outfitters
Flower clip:  Booth at Renaissance Faire
Shoes:  Soda

Colorful Feet

I liked this outfit well enough, but decided that it really needed some fun shoes to give it a little extra oomph.  I'd say it worked!  I got several compliments today on both my shoes and my necklace.  I found the necklace on eBay for around $1.50 - can't beat that!

Tank:  Kohl's
Cardi:  Target
Pants:  The Limited
Necklace:  eBay
Belt:  Hubby's closet (it's his old Boy Scouts belt!)
Shoes:  Damita K

Day in SLC

A few weeks ago I was looking around the internet trying to find cheap things to do, and I discovered that the Utah Museum of Fine Arts has a free day every third Saturday.  Last week was the day, so hubby and I trekked down to Salt Lake.  We aren't usually museum type people, but it was still fun.

This guy was my favorite in the whole place:

Outside with my coat, and a bit of plaid overload:

My wonderful, handsome hubby who takes most of my pictures for me:

After the museum we drove around the Avenues, an area of SLC with lots of fancy old houses.  We just haven't spend much time there, and I love looking at old houses.  Then we went down to Gateway (fancy outdoor mall) and ate dinner at Z'Tejas.  I had shredded beef rellenos and their signature mojitos and they were delish.  Then we had an hour or so to kill at the mall, where I wandered around stores like Anthropologie, Forever 21, and Urban Outfitters that we don't have up north where I live.  I didn't find anything to buy though.

Finally it was time to go to our concert - the other reason we were in SLC that day.  We finally got to see Lady Gaga!  I bought tickets ten months ago and it has taken forever to get here.  Before the show I adjusted my outfit a bit, but I forgot to get a picture.  I tucked my shirt into my skirt, and hiked my skirt up to where my belt was to show off a bit more leg.  I didn't feel too crazy since there were girls wearing just tights and a leotard.

Scissor Sisters opened and they are an awesome band I discovered a year or so ago.  They played my favorite song, Any Which Way, which was so much fun.  Then we had to wait an hour for Lady Gaga to come on, which was irritating, but at least she put on a good show once it finally started.  I am a big fan of it actually being a show, not just a concert.  I was also impressed with the message she tried to put across:  believe in yourself, love yourself, and accept other for who they are too.

On me:
Shirt:  Banana Republic Outlet
Skirt:  Express
Belt:  Asos
Tights:  Dilly Dallys
Boots:  Forever Young Shoes
Earrings:  Icing
Coat:  Rue 21
Purse:  Miche

On hubby:
Shirt:  JC Penney
Jeans:  Express
Tie:  JC Penney
Boots:  Corcoran

Necklaced

I love when things can be used for multiple purposes.  Take this belt - it's really a necklace!  At the moment it's also in pieces because it fell apart in two spots last time I wore it.  Luckily it will be easy to fix when I have a minute.

Shirt:  Express
Sweater:  Express
Pants:  Express
Belt/necklace:  Target
Shoes:  Mudd

St. Patrick's Day

Plenty of green in the closet for this holiday.  This belt is really fun, but it is much too long.  I have to use creative knotting every time I wear it!

Collared shirt:  Express
Shirt:  Old Navy (embellished by Mom & me)
Pants:  Express
Belt:  Thrifted by Mom
Shoes:  Mudd

Moms are Awesome

I bought this shirt at Target on clearance for $2.50 months ago because I loved the bright color and pattern.  I wore it once and did not love how the neckline stretched out as the day went on, so that at the end of the day everyone could see the goods if I bent over just a little.  Enter Mom:  she hemmed up the straps for me and now it's perfect!  I really ought to practice my own sewing skills one of these days...

Shirt:  Target
Cardi:  Target
Pants:  Express
Shoes:  Mudd

New Stuff is Fun to Wear

I decided to intersperse my old photos with some new ones.  You can tell by my hair. 

My mom found this shirt on clearance at Kohl's and bought it for me.  It has really cute detail at the neckline - little pearls that have been sewn between gathers.  She gave it to me right in the middle of my 30 for 30, so by the time I got to wear it, it had been sitting in my closet for weeks. 

Shirt:  Kohl's
Cardi:  Target
Pants:  Express
Belt:  Downeast Outfitters
Shoes:  Mudd

Brr... It's Cold Outside

Today I was mostly trying to stay warm with a cozy scarf over a cozy sweater.  Well, in actuality the sweater is pretty thin, which is why you can see my tank top showing through, but it is warm nonetheless.

Tank:  Target
Sweater:  Express
Pants:  The Limited
Scarf:  The Limited
Boots:  Miss Me

Mock Turtleneck Sweaters

I bought several mock turtleneck sweaters a few years ago.  They certainly work fine as a sweater, but now that I've started remixing they have become a bit more difficult to work with.  I don't have a lot of ideas on how to layer well with them, but I'm trying to work with what I have on hand.

Sweater:  Express
Vest: Target
Pants:  Express
Belt:  Asos
Shoes:  Mudd

Day 26

This is the last weekend during the 30 for 30, so I made sure to wear the stuff I can't wear to work.  Nikes and robot tee today, with jeans certain to appear tomorrow.  I have been keeping track of everything I wore, and I just did a tally today.  There are still a few things that have only been worn once or twice, so I'm going to work on using them to their full potential before the challenge is over.

Shirt:  Threadless
Cardi:  Old Navy
Pants:  H&M
Scarf (headband):  Jinky's
Earrings:  ??
Belt:  Thrifted
Shoes:  Nike