Rule Breaker

 

I have decided to start a new blogging game. Rules of the game are as follows: 1. I will pick one item of clothing a week and style it differently each day. 2. I will change more than just one thing about the ensemble (don't worry I'm not trying to pull a fast one on you by only switching up my pants, I know your too clever to fall for those shenanigans). 3. I will repeat this cycle until A. I get bored with it. B. you get bored with it and beg me (nicely) to stop. C. I forget about this game and go back to regular outfit posts! Deal? deal.

 

I have been craving neutrals lately. Black, white, tan, grey if it's slightly drab than cover me in it and send me on my way. The thing about neutrals though, is that they can be quite boring on their own but when you put them all together they can really make a look. Kind of like the old saying the sum is greater than the parts, too early for philosophy? Never, when discussing fashion I say.

 

 

Sweater: Free People here, Jeans: Jcrew factory here, Shoes: Target old similar here Necklace: local boutique similar here 

Labor Day Style

If I were a good blogger I'd have an outfit up at 9 am on the dot. But really I'm just a blogger. But may I point out that my post is only 8.5 hours late -- not that bad, eh?  I have been on the lookout for an off the shoulder/ cut out sweater and alas I have found one! Ever since I found this little guy I have been cleverly working him into all conversations with my husband. It started off with a simple hey you know where I found this and reminiscing about my great find, and from there it has transitioned to discussing the make and fit as well as the brand, what I think of the brand, as well as the pros and the one con that I only picked up one of these. My husband is so thrilled with me about this that he immediately starts running in the other direction once I put this on. I can see his mind going uh oh here comes the crazy sweater lady, but what can I say I love a great find!

Sweater: Free People here, August 2015, Shorts: Old Navy here, May 2013, Shoes, Old Navy December 2012

Fall Textures!

Skirt: Loft: July 2015, not online, similar here, Top: Target, June 2014 not online, similar here

Shoes: Boutique summer 2012, similar here here

 

Mixing textures is one of my favorite ways to transition into fall. Tweed being number one on my list (quilted python being second, duh.). I picked up this skirt from Loft to transition into fall with simply because of the texture and my love for pencil skirts, plus using textures is an easy way to cheat your way to fall, the shortest season of the year with the best clothing options. It's why I drag it out for as long as I can.

Mixed Prints Yet Again

 

 

 

I could have sworn today was Friday. Isn't that the worst? When you think it's later in the week than it actually is? Even my husband asked me this morning what today was (we like to quiz each other on simple things early in the day to judge the severity of the morning haze) and after a long pause, I had to look at a calendar to confirm it was in fact Thursday and not Friday. At least it's not Monday, eh?

I'm kind of stuck in the weird transition of seasons. I am so ready for fall weather  as well as pulling out my fall clothes. But then again, I can't let go of wearing white, pastels and dresses without leggings! Am I the only person looking forward to fall styles? I think it started when I was a little girl -- the lure of back to school shopping was the only thing that justified going back to school for me. I planned out my first day of school outfit for weeks.

 

 

 

Top: LC Lauren Conrad, June 2015, Skirt: Jcrew outlet, Summer 2013, Shoes: Charlotte Russe, July 2015, Earrings: Boheme, summer 2014, Bracelets: Alex and Ani, gifted

 

 

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Peplum and Flowers

 



 

 

Top: Francescas, June 2013, Black Jeans: Old Navy: Fall 2013, Necklace: local boutique, May 2013, Shoes: Target, July 2015, Clutch: Double C Stitchery, July 2014

I'm always a fan of peplum tops / ruffle tops / whatever the cool kids are calling them these days. I like this one from Francescas because of its structure and zipper up the back. I love a zipper up the back on a top. It makes me feel very sophisticated and gives me another exit strategy which I always appreciate.

You can just see a sliver of the zipper here , but it is definitely there, quietly waiting to be noticed.

OOTD: mommy uniform neutrals on neutrals

This outfit has been my uniform as of late. Being a new mama I have found lately I'm generally trying to keep sane with everything going on that I've gravitated towards easy pieces I can just throw on and still look pulled together. Pro tip: white hides spit- up like a dream. Additionally, the larger the sweater the more spit-up you can hide. I look calm, cool and collected, don't I? Courtesy of oversized sweater and colors that blend well with spit-up. You'd never know that behind that sweater there are more stained spots than not. So for days like these it's good to have a uniform with minimal thought and effort. What's your uniform lately?

Tank top: A& E spring 2013, Jeans: Jcrew outlet, Summer 2013, Shoes: Local Boutique, July 2014, Sweater: Target, August 2015, Necklace: June 2015, Purse: April 2015

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OOTD: mixing patterns

Hey friends!

Welcome (back to some of you) to my little piece of the blogosphere. It has been raining in my neck of the woods for a few days now so I thought I would give you a little weekend wear post today. I wore this outfit out on a hot date with my two fellas (don't worry one's my 3 month old son!). It was great and little man did so well at the resturant he was either sleeping or super happy and smily stealing the show. He gets the biggest grin on his face when people talk to him its just the best sight in the world I'll post some pics of it tomorrow. In the meantime, I'll let you get to the outfit pictures, thanks for stopping by and come back soon!



 

 Shirt: Charlotte Ruse, July 2015, Skirt: Target May 2014, Shoes (the ones I'm wearing not the ones off to the side :) ) Old Navy, June 2015, Hoop Earings: Francescas, February 2015

 



 

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OOTD: Stripes on Stripes on Stripes!

Hey Guys! I found this skirt a couple of years ago in target and I loved it then and wore the b-jeezes out of it with a couple of outfit ideas, but I now think of it as a neutral because I mean really what doesn't go with stripes. Solids? yes. Patterns? yes. Other Stripes? yes. Florals? yes. Sweaters? yes! 

Skirt: Target April 2013, Shirt: Target June 2014, Shoes: Target June 2015, Necklace: Jcrew Outlet July 2013

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