Wedding Reception

On Saturday we went to a wedding reception for my husband's uncle. I know I usually don't post on Saturdays, not because I don't want to, but because I usually work ALL day long. Well, today I only had to work most of the day, not ALL day- it was pretty nice!!

This is the most amazing dress I have ever owned, I feel like a million bucks and it really doesn't take much- I LUV it!

Dress- $15, Ross

Gold Heels- $30, Macy's (I think)

Earrings- $1, Dollar Tree

Total Cost: $46

Wow, I think this is one of the MOST expensive outfits I've ever posted!!

Close-up of the hair and makeup, I was kind of rockin' the 1920's hair:

Courtroom Ready

This is actually from Thursday, it's taken me awhile to post because I've been busy, and well I'll explain more tomorrow on the next post!! Very exciting though!! So, today I had to dress kind of boring because we had a mock court case to do as our final for my summer class. I don't think I want to go into what it is I'll be doing in my future career, but I will have to testify as an expert witness every once in a while, so this is supposed to be practice. My professors and professionals in the field, recommend that you dress very simply, I'm actually doing too much here. I will need to invest in a black suit. That's okay though, I felt like I still looked kind of fashionable. In regards to the "trial," they ripped me to pieces!!! We were all told that we did really well, but we all got a little ripped up!!! Anyway, if curiosity is a bit overwhelming, you can message me and I'll tell you secretly what I'm in school for, I just don't want to post it all over the internet!

Today's Outfit:

Black blouse- $10, Ross

Gray skirt- $4, Ross

Red kitten heels- $10, Payless

Long pink earrings- gifted, Claire's

Total Cost: $24

What's that you say? I look different? It could be because I got 14 inches of my hair cut off!! Check it out!
Side view:

Back view:
I love it!!! It's actually a very edgy cut, it's longer on one side than the other, I feel like a badass rocker chick!!

Oh and the shoes of course!

Blog Much?

I know I haven't been on in a while, I apologize for my improptu hiatus. I did not intend to take one, but during the last two weeks before finals I was incredibly stressed out and not look blog worthy, after finals my mom came to stay with me for a month and I just couldn't find the time to blog, then I went on a short vacation and did not have internet access, finally I have been up to my eyes in wedding stuff. One word: elope! Anywho, I'm back and I do apologize to anyone who may have missed me, because I did miss you!

My Outfit:

White ruffle blouse- $4 , Rue 21

Yellow cardigan- $3 , thrifted

Cropped jeans- $9, TJ Maxx

Purple T-strap heels- $5, Payless

Brown belt- $2, thrifted

Earrings- $1, Dollar Tree

Both necklaces- gifted

Total Cost: $24

A Little Pep in my Step

Ahh, ladies (and perhaps gentlemen) I won't lie to you all, I've been a little down lately. I feel like the walls are closing in on me. I'm always really busy, it's just who I am but lately I can't seem to get a moment to catch my breath, or just catch up period! In addition, to feeling a little claustrophobic I've been less than confident about my body too. In June of last year I hired a personal trainer. No, I don't make that kind of money, but I decided to finally do something for myself. I did great! I mean I've never felt so good, it wasn't that I necessarily lost a lot of weight, it was more that my whole body was changing. I lost 2 dress sizes and about 10 pounds. Because I've been so busy lately, I can't seem to find the time to workout (I can no longer afford the trainer, so this doesn't help). At any rate, just not feeling uber confident, so I decided to wear something peppy!! I like this outfit, in fact, I have had this blue and green blouse for a few months but haven't been able to figure out how to wear it, I think I got it!

My Outfit:

Blue and Green blouse- $6, Old Navy

Yellow Cardigan- $3, thrifted

Jeans (turned capri)- $9, TJ Maxx

Heels- $9, Payless

Belt (unseen)-$7, Burlington

Brooch- $0.80 , thrifted

Earrings- $1, Dollar Tree

Total Cost: $35.80

Accessories:

I have a love/hate relationship with these heels. I love the texture and the classic nature of them, but especially at this time of year, when I'm really pale, they sort of blend into my skin!

Easter Sunday

Sunday's Outfit:

I thought this was the perfect springy skirt for the occasion!

My Outfit:

Black cami- $4, JC Penney

Fushia scoopneck- $6, Old Navy

Skirt- $2, Old Navy

Peep-toe heels- $3, thrifted

Earrings -$1, Dollar Tree

Necklace- $1, Dollar Tree

Bracelet- gifted

Total Cost: $17

Close-up: I swear this blouse is not this purple looking!

Getting Pizza

Thursday's Outfit:

Don't think I've mentioned this, but I LOVE pizza!!

My Outfit:

Brown cami- $3, JC Penney

Blue blouse- gifted

Cardigan- $2, thrifted

Jeans- $20, Express

Kitten heels- $9, Payless (ages ago)

Earring and necklace set- $4, Shirley's

Total Cost: $38

I thought I had posted a close-up of the heels, but I guess not, so next time!

Love this

Wednesday's Outfit:

My fiance bought these bermuda dress shorts for me, and I won't lie wasn't totally sold on them, but I really love them!

My Outfit:

Red blouse- $4, Cato's

Black cami- $4, JC Penney

Bermudas- gifted, from FI

Heels- $4 , thrifted

Necklace- $3, Shirley's

Earrings- $2, Cato's

Headband- $1, Dollar Tree

Total Cost: $18

Splashes

Tuesday's Outfit:

Kind of boring, so I added unexpected elements with the earrings and heels.

My Outfit:

Black and white blouse- $12, Ross

Jeans- $9, TJ Maxx

Patchy heels- $14, Rack Room

Earrings-$1, Dollar Tree

Total Cost: $36

Close-up of the splashes:

Shazam!!

Finally!! I'll tried to keep these posts short as there were many!! This is what I wore today!

Whew, feel like I just ran a blogging marathon!!

My Outfit:

Brown cami- $3, JC Penney

Pink blouse- $2.50. thrifted

Silver blazer- $2, Burlington

Jeans- $20, Express

Heels- $9, Payless

Earrings- $2, Walmart

Brooch -$1.40, thrifted

Total Cost: $39.90

Close-up of accessories:

What a mess!

Yep, that's the way my life's been, a mess!! I've been so incredibly busy with school, I had to prepare my proposal for my thesis and then present that to my advisors...so been insane! In addition to all of this I am currently battling a mystery illness, I keep getting overheated, feeling faint, and experience migraine strength headaches with the light and noise sensivity and all... I know I don't know what's going on, so I plan on seeing the Doc to see what it is I'm agonizing over. Ah, don't worry I'll live :) At any rate, this is actually what I wore on Thursday. I do plan on posting regularly again on Sunday!

My Outfit:

Black and White polka dot blouse- $2, thrifted

Cream cardigan- $2, thrifted

70's inspired pants- $15 , Old Navy

Heels- $25, Macy's (Nine West)

Earrings (CZ studs)- gifted

Total Cost: $44

Courtroom Ready

A friend of mine said that I looked like I was ready to go to court. Which is interesting considering the job I will be hopefully getting will require me to go to court fairly frequently, but this is certainly not what I would wear, I would actually be required to wear a suit and they have actually said to essentially be as plain as possible (sucks!) At any rate, I wanted to show off all the wonderful bottoms I get to wear since it is mostly nice out these days!!

My Outfit:

Blue button-up- $2, thrifted (Old Navy)

White scoop neck top- $3, JC Penney

Black bermuda shorts- $5, Belk

Tan-ish heels- $8, Jc Penney

Long black necklace- $1, Dollar Tree

Blue necklace- $1, Dollar Tree

Shorter black necklace- $1, Dollar Tree

Earrings- $1 , Thrifted

Total Cost: $22

Still freaking love these shoes!

I love the classic look to these earrings:
Close-up of my layering technique:

Sailor Chic

This is what I wore on Monday. I was actually in a bit of a rush on this day and had to sort of throw something together...it was going to be kind of boring but then I threw in the red and then it got interesting, sailor interesting. Actually I don't know why I chose sailor, it's just very patriotic all together!!

This is sadly the only pic I had time for. I'm thinking about hemming the skirt up to my knee, but then I'll lose the bottom detail, could I get some input?

My Outfit:

Blue cami- $3, JC Penney

White blouse- $6, Old Navy

Blue floral skirt- $4 , thrifted

Red kitten heels- $10, Payless

Necklace and Earring set -$4, Shirley's

Total Cost: $27

Best thing EVER!!

So, I'd like to introduce to you all for the first time ever Josiah Alexander Paul!!! My nephew was born on Saturday at 5:52 pm, weighing in at 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and measuring 20 1/4 inches. He is the most amazing person I have ever had the pleasure of meeting!! I had no idea how magical child birth could be, needless to say I'm a bit enamored. Here he is though...I'll try to post a great pic that's on my phone once I figure out how to do that :)

Sorry, I'd like to apologize for the lack of posting lately, life has been crazy, but totally worth it!!!

This is actually what I wore on Sunday, to have lunch with the FI and go to the hospital to see my little wonder!!
My Outfit:
Black crochet cami- $4, Old Navy
Gray 3/4 sweater- $7 , Target
Black belt- $5, Plato's Closet
Purple polka dot skirt- $4, Cato
Silver heels- $16, Payless
Earrings- $2, Cato
Total Cost: $38

Apparently I actually pattern mix more than I thought!

First times a charm

This was actually the first picture that I took and I liked it, unusual for me since it takes like 10 shots. Ok, so I'm not what you would call a super confident person, in my looks that is, I'm very confident in my capabilities, skills, etc... but when it comes to my looks I have my good days and well I have my bad (perhaps more often then not), so what am I getting at? I really love the way my legs look today!!! Ok, enough of the self absorption, just had to get it out there:)

My Outfit:

White dress- $6, Belk

Blue cardigan- $4 , thrifted

Heels- $8, JC Penney

Belt- $7, Burlington (Calvin Klein)

Earrings- $1, Dollar Tree

Circular brooch- $1.40 , thrifted

Icy blue brooch- gifted, vintage (great grandma's)

Blue brooch- $0.80 , thrifted

Total Cost: $28.20

This is actually the first official wearing of these shoes and I luv them!!!

Finally! I'm Back!

So, I don't know if you've missed me but I've missed you!! I'm pretty much back to good, just a little cough and some sniffles, but it'll work. I know that I promised a post on Saturday, and I will deliver but I didn't get a chance to take a pic, so I'm gonna recreate the look, exactly what I wore and post that- that should work!! Anyway, I'm really glad to be back!!

My Outfit:

Gray sweater- $7 , Target

Black crochet cami- $4, Old Navy

Green Jacket- $7, TJ Maxx

Jeans- $20, Express

Red patch heels- $14, Rack Room Shoes

Necklace- $4, Belk

Bracelet- gifted from my dad (it's from Tiffany's!!)

Earrings- $2, Shirley's (in a $4 set)

Belt- $5, Plato's Closet

Total Cost- $ 63

Close-up of the necklace I don't wear nearly enough:

P.s. I am still going to do Jane's 1 skirt 3 way challenge but I have to wait until next week, as I work all day on friday and saturday...but I look forward to seeing what the other ladies have to show!!

Shoes, shoes, shoes

What's a girl to do when she feels like crap, talk about shoes of course!! So I still feel like poo, and though I did get out today, you don't want to see what I wore, not cute!! Anywho, I thought I would share some of my recent shoe purchases from this past month.....

Got these from JC Penney $8

These came from Payless $5 (they were my BOGO)
Love these, came from Payless $16

These are a bit strange, which I think is why I like them. They came from Rack Room shoes $14

This, my dearies, is my nearest and dearest purchase....I think these boots scream SEXY. I found these at Belk in the middle of a bajillion shoes on tables. They were originally $80, and I thought that I misread the price, so I asked the salesman and he informed me that they were even cheaper than I thought......$14.50 (I know right!)

I hope you guys enjoyed this post!! It was fun sharing with you...and despite the fact that I feel like poo I will certainly be posting on Saturday night, because I'm going out with the FI!! Gonna be good!

Baby Shower

So I didn't get any full length pics of my dress, but here's the top half:

Here's a side view of the bottom half:
My outfit:
Purple dress- $8, Ross
Black tie blouse- $10, Ross
Heels- $4, thrifted
Earrings- $1.70, thrifted
Black belt- free with purchase of dress
Total Cost- $23.70

The happy parents to-be:

Don't know if I've mentioned this before or not, but I bake on the side, this is the cake I made for the party (BTW, it's a boy!!)

Sassy Librarian

Today I feel like a sassy librarian, you'll see why when you scroll down some more ;)

Yep, I wear glasses! Well, reading glasses (doesn't that sound a little old lady?). At any rate I've had them since the fifth grade, the doc says my eyes struggle to translate what they are seeing, so the specs help me out a bit... don't tell anyone but I think I need some full time specs too...putting it off for a few more years, hopefully!
My Outfit:
Black/white blouse- $12, Ross
Red cardigan- $2, thrifted
Jeans- $9, TJ Maxx
Heels- $4, thrifted
Belt- $5, Plato's Closet
Earrings- $1.70, thrifted
Brooch- free with lingerie purchase
Total Cost- $33.70

Close-up of the goods:
P.s. Totally stoked about tomorrow's challenge!!