Graphic Tee Week - 30!!!

It's my BIRTHDAY!!  And I'm 30?  What?  So strange.  I'm not really worried about getting older, but it just doesn't feel like I can be 30 already.  Didn't I just turn 18 like five minutes ago???  I'm taking the afternoon off work and getting a much needed massage and pedicure, and then looking forward to a fun weekend of celebrating!

When I decided to do Graphic Tee week, this was the first outfit that I thought of.  I just love this tee (another of the $2.50 deals from Gap). So I wore it and loved it and saved it for my birthday post and graphic tee week finale!

Anyway, thanks to everyone that linked up!  You can still join in until Monday.  Make sure to check out all the other links and make some new friends.  Especially Priya, who totally killed it as my co-host this week!

Blazer: Gap via consignment (option, option)
Tee: Gap
Necklace: InPink (exact)
Jeans: Gap factory (similar)
Shoes: Old Navy (similar without captoe)

#30 - Finished

Well, this is my last outfit of the 30X30, so I'm free to wear anything in my closet now!  It actually wasn't that bad, but I'll be happy to have a bigger pool of items to choose from.

I feel kind of tough with my black jeans, boots, and jacket!  But the pink blouse bring it into Andi territory, so I don't feel like I'm in a costume.

Jacket: Target
Shirt: Old Navy
Jeans: Gap
Necklace: InPink
Boots: Steve Madden

#26 - Wear All the Neutrals

I've always liked bright colors, but lately I've been more open to wearing all neutrals  But like, ALL the neutrals.  I guess I left out navy in this outfit, but otherwise, I've pretty much covered the bases.

Neutral+Neutral +Neutral +Neutral +Leopard print = easy outfit!  

They should really cover this in calculus!

Cardigan: J.Crew factory
Sweater & Jeans: Gap
Scarf: H&M
Boots: Steve Madden

#23 - Kansas Day

 

Happy Kansas Day, everyone!  I may live in Nebraska now, but I am a Kansas girl at heart, so I like to be obnoxious and celebrate Kansas things.  Here are some tips on how you can celebrate my home state's birthday!

• Make sure to sing "Home on the Range" as often as possible throughout the day. 
• Dress up like a prairie girl - don't forget the bonnet! (this definitely happened in elementary school, but I didn't have a prairie dress or bonnet, so I was always the prairie tomboy, in jeans and plaid)
• Create a tornado in a bottle. 
• Watch the Wizard of Oz.  And then NEVER EVER say "You're not in Kansas anymore" to a Kansan who is out of state. 
• If you are more into sports, watch the Jayhawks play basketball.  Rock Chalk!
• For dinner, enjoy a buffalo burger, some sunflower seeds, and anything made of wheat.  That's pretty much what Kansas is known for, right?  Amber waves of grain! 

For the record, I probably won't do any of these things, except eating something made of wheat.  And I might sing the state song a little bit.      


Shirt, Cardigan, Jeans: Gap
Scarf: H&M
Shoes: Old Navy

#15 - Halfway there (whoa-oh, livin' on a prayer)

Happy Monday!  And happy halfway through the 30X30!  I really love this outfit.  It's simple, but still interesting.  Black, gray, and pink just look sharp together!

So, weekend update!  John's grandparent's were visiting, so we had a fun-filled weekend with them.  We went out to dinner on Friday for my MIL's birthday and then over to their house for dessert and games.  We taught them all Dutch Blitz, which is a super fun and addicting game!  I slept in on Saturday (because sleeping in is magical!) and then we went back over to their house for dinner and more games.  On Sunday afternoon, the guys stayed home to watch football while the girls went shopping.  I may have bought my 3rd pair of leopard print shoes. (so, the answer to my question of which ones to get back in September is BOTH) That's a reasonable number, right?  No?  Hmm...we'll just have to agree to disagree.

Anyway, after a very fun and busy weekend, I'm not really ready for a normal work week, but I suppose it has to happen.  Just 5 more days until next weekend!

Shirt: J.Crew factory
Cardigan & Jeans: Gap
Boots: Wanted

#2 - Neutrals

Colors are fun, but sometimes an all neutral outfit is okay.  I just wore extra jewelry to make up for it.  I haven't really made a full list of goals for 2014 yet, but I'm hoping to get better at blogging.  A couple things to focus on:

1. Detail shots - I'm terrible at remembering to take close-up shots of my jewelry or details on outfits. I remembered today.  I'm going to try to remember more often.
2. Social media - I made a Facebook page for the blog a few months ago, but never remember to post anything on it.  And I rarely remember to tweet or Instagram.   

Anything you would like to see more or less of in 2014?

Shirt & Cardigan: J.Crew Factory
Jeans: Gap
Boots: Steve Madden
Watch: Fossil
Spiky Bracelet: won from Inge's giveaway
Necklaces: gifts from my parents
Love bracelet: Forever21