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I Stand Corrected: Floral Print Sweater, Boyfriend Jeans & Bearpaws

02.24.2015

Let me start by saying my dogs are indeed thugs. And I love them regardless; maybe even more so because of their rebel ninja hearts. And yes, about a month ago, they did lift my camera remote from my desk, but I discovered the crime before any damage was done. But with that being said, they did not steal my remote this time. I was looking for it again after work. I figured it was already destroyed, but because I was afraid Bawb the bulldog would swallow it and hurt himself I wanted to find it. My husband, who after a hundred years with me, knows how my mind works, asked what I was wearing the last time I used it. I checked my Instagram and blog to see what outfit I had on the last time (see, social media has it’s uses) and after some foraging in the laundry there it was…in the pocket of my faux leather joggers. My husband is a genius, I tell ya. And since I had already ordered a new one, I’ll now have an extra to keep safe and sound in my camera bag…and obviously I won’t be keeping either of them on my computer desk. I profusely apologized to both of my wrongly accused babies and gave them lots of hugs and kisses. I’m sure they were just thinking, “Wow, mom’s strangely happy to see us after work today. Must have been a rough day. Wonder if she has some cheese…”

This is the outfit I wore during the day on New Year’s Eve when we went to Foxburg. It was crazy cold (not crazy cold like now, but cold enough) so the turtleneck layered under the floral print sweater was a necessity. The stripes brought some print mix to the party, while the boyfriend jeans and Bearpaws kept it casual and comfortable for a short road trip. Of course the evening outfit required some bling and fancier footwear which you can check out here if you’re so inclined.

Linking up with: Confident Twosday, Celebrate Southern Link Up, Tremendous Tuesday, Trend Spin Link Up, Style Sessions Fashion Link Up, Bloggers Who Have Inspired Me, Wednesday Blog Hop, Random Wednesdays At Because Shanna Said So, I Feel Pretty, Style Me Wednesday.

Sweater: Nordstrom (No longer available); Turtleneck: Old Navy; Jeans: GAP (similar); Boots: Bearpaw

White Skater Skirt, Faux Fur Vest & Over The Knee Boots: Insta-Peeves

02.5.2015

I started my Instagram account not quite a year ago. I honestly only started one for the blog, and I don’t have a personal account. I know I’ve said it before, and I know that’s it weird considering I have a blog, but I’m a pretty private person. Thus, I don’t feel the need to have a private Instagram. In any case Instagram has become my most favorite social media platform; I’m very visual and love looking at photos. I’ve also made some really cool friends that I wouldn’t have had the good fortune to meet through either blogging or in real life. There are however, a few things that I find rather irksome.

It’s really one peeve broken into two distinct groups. First, are the Instagrammers who follow you only because they are trying to get you to follow back. I have found that typically bloggers or Insta-bloggers who have a large number of followers will follow you and once you follow back they drop you like a prom dress. Then there are the individuals who follow you and when you don’t follow back, again they drop you. It’s all well and fine if you unfollow me because you’re not diggin’ my vibe, but just because you’re trying to boost your numbers and/or I didn’t reciprocate, c’mon, what is this, high school? I do have an app that tracks my followers and unfollowers. And yes, that in itself might be high schoolish, but the trends interest me and I like to know what’s going on with my account. And yes, I do reciprocate with juvenile behavior. Even if I truly love your account (which in most cases I do because I only follow accounts that interest me) if you unfollow a day after I followed you it’s obvious what you’re up to. Therefore, I unfollow because I find it to be incredibly rude to play games like that.

The second group are the people who follow you because they’re hawking one thing or another and want you to buy something. I understand you’re trying to grow your business, but instead of playing silly follow/unfollow games how about trying to grow it organically? Or maybe post something other than 1,000 wrap pictures trying to convince me I’ll be built like a Victoria’s Secret model if I wrap my belly up in some Saran Wrap like substance? I do actually follow a couple of babes who sell those wrap thingys because they post lots of other cool stuff. All of the silliness that transpires on Instagram, and Facebook as well, is just that, silliness. Trust me, I don’t lose sleep over it, but it is irritating and I thought I’d share.

How’s this outfit for breaking the “don’t wear white after Labor Day” rule? I went for it with this one…all I’m missing is white tights. But I’m pretty sure I would’ve felt (and looked) like a nurse circa 1973. I love these Boohoo skater skirts and this white one is one of my favorites so why should it languish away in the closet until May? The faux fur vest was simply an added layer of warmth as were the fleece leggings. And the over the knee boots? I’m pretty sure the skater skirt was just crying out for over the knee boots to go with it, so I obliged. Ya, I’m nice like that.

Linking up with: Style Me Wednesday, I Feel Pretty, Wednesday Blog Hop, Throwback Thursday, What Wives Wear, Spotlight Weekly Link Up, What I Wore To Work, A Labour Of Fashion, Fashion Item Friday, Style Elixirs Friday Fab Favorites, Welcome To The Weekend Blog Hop, Fashionomics Friday, Favorite Fashion Friday, Fun Fashion Friday, Passion For Fashion Link Up.

Plaid Duster, Striped Turtleneck & Fringed Infinity Scarf: Act Your Age

01.30.2015

My gorgeous friend Suzanne at suzannecarillo.com shared an absolutely excellent article on her Facebook page in regard to what exactly age appropriate means. You should really take a moment and read the article here. It’s some truly delicious food for thought. Any of you who have hung around my little corner of the blogosphere long enough know that I’m not a big fan of rules; particularly those of a fashion and beauty nature. I shop at Forever 21 (I mean come on, the name says it all…Forever 21…’nuff said) and predominantly in the junior’s department at all other retail establishments. I would be as nervous as my sheltie without her Xanax if you told me I had to buy something at CJ Banks and actually wear it it public. Going anywhere near the Alfred Dunner section at JC Penney causes me to break out in hives…I kid you not.

Why is this? Is it because I’m trying to be something I’m not? Am I desperately trying to hold on to my youth? Do I actually think I look 21? Hells no. It’s because I’m a woman barreling towards my next birthday with a “0” in it who just so happens to love clothes and shoes that are cool and fabulous as opposed to elastic-waisted polyester and orthopedic. I also happen to love glitter and sequins as much as any twelve year old girl and I have the sense of humor of a twelve year old boy. Does any of this make me any less who I am? Um, no. It is who I am. Love it or leave, it’s all the same to me. I’m happy with myself and at the end of the day that’s the only thing that matters my friends.

I decided this time I’d make this uber cool plaid duster work as a dress. See how I styled it more casually here. And because I never miss an opportunity to mix it up with the prints I wore my striped turtleneck underneath along with my fringed infinity scarf and fleece leggings for both warmth and coverage since the duster is sheer. I also broke another fashion “rule” here because I had the audacity to wear black and navy blue together in one outfit. I know. I’m such a freakin’ rebel.

Linking up with: Style Elixir’s Friday Fab Favorites, Welcome To The Weekend Blog Hop, Fashionomics Friday, Fashion Friday At Mummy’s Got Style, Favorite Fashion Friday, Fun Fashion Friday, Passion For Fashion Link Up.

Duster: boohoo.com; Turtleneck: Old Navy; Scarf: Christmas gift; Boots: Target (Old)

Tulle Skirt, Cable Knit Sweater & Moto Boots: Light On The Words

01.20.2015

This week’s posts are going to be a little light on the verbal entertainment end of the spectrum. I’ve only got until next Wednesday to get my new program up and running at school, so a lot of my time needs to be devoted to real life work for the time being. I would miss my blog and all of you lovelies too much to not post though. So with that being said, I’ll try to keep you entertained with some fab outfits and I’ll be squirreling away the amusing stories for later.

I put this look together after being inspired by a suggestion I saw in this month’s InStyle magazine in regard to pairing a cable knit sweater with a floaty skirt. I’ve been itching to bust out the tulle skirt for awhile now and this was the perfect opportunity. Of course I had to pair it with the tougher moto boots to add a bit of edge to it because what fun would it be if I went all girly on you guys?

Linking up with: Confident Twosday, Celebrate Southern Link Up, Tremendous Tuesday, Trend Spin Link Up, Style Sessions Fashion Link Up, Random Wednesdays At Because Shanna Said So, Style Me Wednesday, I Feel Pretty, Wednesday Blog Hop.