Outfit Post - Goodbye...

...to Winter!  In memoriam of the passing season, a layered look.  In retrospect, I feel like this outfit really needed a lot more jewelry, but it is what it is.  Now, I'm ready for Spring!

Also, from the department of random things that make me happy, here's a picture of Penny snuggled up in the covers:

"I don't wanna get up!"

Outfit Details:
Sweater: Wet Seal, $6 (old)
Dress: Target, $15
Belt: from dress
Necklace: DIY'd from an earring without a pair
Tights: JC Penney, $5
Boots: Shoe Carnival, $15 (clearance)

Outfit Post - Red

I found something out today.  My closet has a deficit of red or pink clothing.  Normally, that wouldn't bother me, but when you want to dress up for a certain holiday (wait, was that today?), it's nice to have some selection.  Good thing I made this dress a few months ago, or I would've had to rely on my trusty red sweatpants.  No one wants to see that.

Outfit Details:
Dress: DIY, from materials on hand
Sweater: Sears, $3 (clearance)
Leggings: Target, $8
Boots: N Style, $15
Belt: my mom's closet
Earrings: Icing by Claire's, $5 (old)

Outfit Post - Blue

Well, guys, I'm about to embark on an adventure this afternoon.  It should be fairly exciting.  It's going to be a "attempting to tie dye a few things for a project, and maybe throw in some jeans and even a pair of tights, and hope it all turns out and I don't make a complete mess of my kitchen" adventure.  Fun stuff.  In honor of my attempts, which involve a Rit dye named "Royal Blue," here's an outfit all in blue.

Outfit Details:
Shirt: was the hubby's, DIY alterations (tutorial here)
Sweater: thrifted, $4
Jeans: Wal-Mart, $12
Shoes: gifted
Earrings: $1 Jewelry Galore
Bracelets: Payless Shoesource, $6 (old)

Outfit Post - Overdressed

So, you remember that one post where I mentioned I'm always overdressed?  Like, wearing a dress and heels to Chili's overdressed?  Well, how about a maxi skirt and blazer to Red Robin?  Was I overdressed?  Yep.  Did I get a few funny looks? Absolutely.  Does this outfit make me extremely happy despite all that?  Well, the proof is in that last photo...

Outfit Details:
Blazer: thrifted, $5
Shirt: Target, $5 (clearance)
Skirt: DIY from fabric on hand
Necklace: Premier Designs
Flower Pin: NWA Boutique Show vendor, $2
Shoes: Wet Seal, $8 (old)

Outfit Post: Peter Pan

One fun and/or annoying part of having a blog about what I wear is that I generally won't wear just jeans and a t-shirt anymore.  Even if I'm doing something mundane like, say, going to the grocery store, I usually find myself putting together full outfits, complete with accessories, just so I can take a picture of myself.  It completely confuses the hubby, and I get to hear something like this a lot: "Um, honey, we're just going to Chili's, is there a reason you're in a dress and heels?"  It's a good thing I'm okay with always being overdressed!

I think my shadow is about to make it's escape!

Outfit Details:
Shirt: thrifted, ECHO, $1.50
Sweater: Charlotte Russe, $8 (old)
Jeans: Wal-Mart, $12
Oxfords: thrifted, ECHO, $0.50
Earrings: DIY'd by my sister-in-law
Necklace: $1 Jewelry Galore

Outfit Post 11/28/11

The other day, I was thinking to myself: "Myself, I think I might need some new skinny jeans."  Then, of course, reality hit me, and I thought: "Well, I really can't afford new jeans.  Well, poo."  THEN, I ran across this tutorial for turning old boot-cut jeans into skinnies, and I thought, "Wow, that's awesome!"  About a month later (because being a procrastinator is AWESOME, let me tell you!), I had these jeans:

 (Oh, and that tutorial is by my super cool sister-in-law, by the by.  Her and her friends have an awesome blog; if you get a chance, you should check out the whole site!)

These earrings are kinda hard to see until you're up close!

Outfit Details:
Sweater: Wet Seal, $8, old
Black Tank: Gap Outlet, $7
Jeans: DIY, extremely old!
Scarf: Wal-Mart, $5
Shoes: Payless Shoesource, $11, old
Earrings: Icing by Claire's, $4, old

Outfit Post 11/21/11

I wish I had super witty or insightful things to say about this outfit.  However, I am more than a little sleep deprived at the moment.  I really have this little one to thank for that:

On second thought, I really can't look at that face and actually blame her for anything.  Yes, my little one may insist on waking up at 3am every morning, but that's just an excuse for me to drink more caffeinated beverages.  Now, if you'll excuse me, my coffee pot is calling.

Outfit Details:
Sweater: Sears, clearance, $3
Dress: Target, via Plato's Closet resale, $6
Tights: don't recall
Belt: Forever 21, $2
Shoes: Payless Shoesource, $6 (old)
Earrings: $1 Jewelry Galore
Necklace: DIY, $3 for materials

Outfit Post 11/15/11

So, I have only one question:  where did October go?  On top of that, where did the first half of November go?  It seems like Northwest Arkansas was just in the throes of record-breaking heat, and all of a sudden, the leaves started changing and the year started ending.

On the plus note, most days it seems like the weather will cooperate with my undeniable desire to wear sweaters and long sleeves.  It is fall, after all! (Ignoring the 70 degree morning we had yesterday, of course!)
And, Christmas commercials have already started, so that means it's ALMOST time for Thanksgiving, and holiday food.  Maybe this year I'll actually try this recipe for Chai Eggnog that I've been needing an excuse to make.

Outfit Details:
Shirt: Aeropostale, clearance, $10
Tank: Wet Seal, $4 (old)
Jeans: Wal-Mart, $12
Shoes: Wal-Mart, $7 (old)
Belt: Forever 21, $2
Necklace: DIY, materials $3

Nada, zilch, nothing.

I don't really have any thoughts mulling around in my head today that need to be shared. There's actually not much of anything going on up there right now.  So, instead, I'll leave you with two facts.

One: my kid is AWESOME!  Case in point:

Two: I am a (fashion) hypocrite.  I have been a member of the "leggings are not pants" camp for as long as I can remember.  I still hold to that credo, despite the photos showing otherwise.  I also didn't like skinny jeans when they first became popular (*gasp!*).  I now practically live in my skinnies.  Needless to say, I'm not a big fan of change, in almost every area of life, but especially when it comes to dressing myself.  I promise I'll work in that.

Outfit Details:

Top: DIY, tutorial here

Tank: Target Maternity, $10

Leggings: Wal-Mart, $7

Belt: Candie's, Plato's Closet resale, $4

Bracelet: gifted, from Columbia