Camouflage

I really like this camo jacket, but I never really know what to wear with it, so I was perusing Pinterest and found this picture.  I was waiting for the perfect fall day when shorts and a sweater/jacket combo would be appropriate.  Apparently, that type of day doesn't exist in Nebraska, so I just went with jeans.

Most days, I don't get comments from my co-workers about my outfits.  On Friday, I learned that wearing a camo jacket will inspire random guys at work to mention it.  A few guys asked me if I borrowed it from John.  One guy was like "Cool jacket!  Can I touch it!?"  I think he expected it to be some sort of fancy weatherproof hunting fabric.  It's not. I explained to them that it's fashion camo, not hunting camo.  I don't think they believed me.  I was tempted to send them evidence, but thought that would be a little weird.      

In other news, these are my first official tripod pictures!  I felt kind of like a weirdo, and I'm not sure what I would have said if my neighbors asked me what I was doing.  I need to play around with the settings and figure out a way to get better focus, but I'm excited to mix up my locations a little bit, and take more outdoor photos (just in time for the snowy season!).

Jacket: Gap
Necklace: Bass
Everything else: Gap

Two Months Ago

 

I was sorting through my pictures this weekend and realized I never posted this outfit.  I wore it on Feb 29th!  I guess I just didn't have anything interesting to say about it, so never got around to posting it.  I still don't have anything interesting to say.  It was an easy outfit to throw on for work.

I also found some videos on my camera from the past couple of years.  Most of them are of my nieces.  They always convince me to do ridiculous things, like have a crazy fashion show and make a movie of it.  Of course, I'm the only grown up who will dress up and be in the fashion show.  They make their mom or John be the judge of the fashion show.  I always get last place, and they tie for first.  Someday, they will probably be super embarrassed of these movies, but for now, I'm the only one who is embarrassed.  

Happy Monday! 

Cardigan and Shoes: Gap

Top:  I.N. Studio (from Dillard's)

Jeans: Loft

Trendy Tangerine

Another day, another challenge!  Today the idea is to Embrace a Trend.  I pretty seriously considered a backwards cardigan, but then I remembered that I have a few meetings today, where I would actually have to see people, and I didn't want to be laughed out of the conference room.  So, I took the easy way out, and went with the Pantone Color of the Year! 

I bought this shirt and cardigan last spring on the same day, but have never worn them together.  I think I like it!

Aren't you proud of me for wearing different shoes?  Although, these are probably even more frequently worn than the gray boots.  Maybe tomorrow I'll branch out into a different color of shoes.  It's just tricky during the winter!

And just for fun, I turned my cardigan around to try the backwards look.   

I don't know.  It's okay, but probably not something I will do very often.  I think a longer cardigan might look better.  Maybe with a dress.  What do you all think?

I'm also linking this up to the ABC challenge, for W is for Wide Leg Jeans day. 

Shirt:  Loft
Cardigan:  NY&Co
Jeans:  Loft
Shoes:  Gap

Orange Crush

I'm wearing an orange cardigan today, and it makes me think of Orange Crush.

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I'll be honest.  I love Orange Crush.  Other orange sodas don't even compare!  I remember loving it as a kid, and then it wasn't really around for awhile.  Then in high school, Walmart started carrying the 6-pack of glass bottles.  I would go to Walmart specifically to stock up on Crush.  Then I left for college, and stores in Nebraska did not have Crush.  This was a big problem.  So, whenever I went home, I would pack my car with as much Orange Crush as possible, and hoard it in my dorm room.  I was worried about running out, so I rarely drank it.  Then at the end of the semester, I was giving it away to anyone who stopped by.  I'm not saying it was logical.

Now, most grocery stores around here sell crush in 2-liters and cans, but it just doesn't taste as good as the glass bottled kind.  I'm not as crazy as I used to be about it, but my family usually has some glass bottles of Orange Crush on hand when I come to visit.

Isn't it normal to have a vintage looking sign of your favorite soda on display in your office?  No.  Oh, well, this is awkward now. 



Cardigan:  NY&Co
T-shirt:  Gap
Tank:  Gap
Jeans:  Loft
Shoes: Gap

Hermès, Is that you??

This afternoon, I went to Goodwill with one of my work friends.  After striking out in the clothing section, I wandered over to the purses.  I was about to give up and call it a day, when I noticed this purse staring right at me:

I had to pull out my phone and google tips for spotting a knockoff Birkin.  I'm pretty sure this isn't a real one, but I couldn't pass it up. I mean, what are the odds of an authentic Hermès bag ending up at Goodwill for $8? 

I'll probably let myself pretend it is real.  Perhaps a wealthy older couple retired to travel the world, and donated all of their fancy things to Goodwill.  The Goodwill staff knew to put the Coach espadrilles in the glass case for $50, but hadn't ever heard of Hermès so they just slapped the $8 tag on it and called it a day.  Right?  That sounds believable, right??  Yeah, I'm going to go ahead and pretend it's a real one. 

   

Top:  I-N-C International Concepts
Cami:  Mossimo
Cardigan:  Calvin Klein Performance
Jeans:  Loft
Shoes: Loft

Think Pink

It seems like ever year, we have a really nice day or two in the middle of winter.  It even smells like springtime outside, but then we are slammed with snow and freezing temps for 2-3 more months.  It was 68 degrees today, sunny and wonderful.  I even had my window open at work to get some fresh air.  Some people complain about the spring tease, but I love it.  I wish every day of winter was like this!  Maybe I should move to Arizona from November to March...

This outfit was from the Monday before Christmas, I think.  These are the new trouser jeans I found at Loft for $20!  I was going to say I love them, but that's probably overstating it.  I mean, I like them, but it's probably not love.  I'll reserve clothing love for dresses and shoes.      

Cardigan:  Marisa Christina from Marshall's
Top:  Gap (It's on sale in stores for $5 right now!)
Trouser Jeans:  Loft
Shoes:  Gap