Pinned It & Did It - Copying Kendi

I've had this outfit pinned for a long time.  I mean, Kendi's original post was from 2.5 years ago.  This either means that I am way behind the fashion curve, or this is a timeless combination.  I'll choose to believe the latter.  Although, a pretty good argument could be made that Nebraska is about 6-12 months behind on trends. I've just recently started seeing regular people in bubble necklaces. And I thought I was a late adopter of that trend a year ago!

Necklace: InPink
Top & Belt: Gap
Dress & Tights: Target
Boots: Steve Madden

5 Days, 5 Ways - Dresses

Most of the dresses that I wear on a regular basis have already been the subject of a remix collage, so it took some digging to find another one that I've worn enough times.  I landed on this faux wrap dress from Target.  I think I bought it in 2007, because it was on sale.  Then I hardly ever wore it, because I thought it looked weird with a cami underneath, and it wasn't decent alone.  Once I got a little more creative, I realized I could layer a button-down under the shirt, and I really like it that way! I also noticed that I usually wear it with crazy tights.

5 ways:  

1/2/3/4/5

 Shirt: Gap
Dress: Target
Belt: Limited
Necklace: Dillard's
Boots: BareTraps via DSW

Preserve the Rhyme

Attempt #2 on the awkward dress involves layering it under another dress.  I am a fan, but I had to add green tights, because I felt a little too dark.  You will notice it snowed again, so I'm still wearing boots, unfortunately. 

I have a complaint to lodge with Contemporary Christian artists, and I don't think there's a formal complaint lodging process, so I'll just blog about it.  See, I like old hymns, and I generally like it when someone records a more modern version, as long as they don't change it up too much (or add a terrible praise chorus in the middle for no reason).  On the radio today, I heard one of my favorite hymns, but the artist had updated all the thee/thou/thy language to be you/your.  Okay, I understand the reasoning behind this, because nobody says "thou" anymore - BUT this song rhymes, and when you change "thee" to "you", it doesn't rhyme anymore.  It just sounds weird, and I'm pretty sure anyone who is listening can figure out what "thou" means.  

Polka Dot Dress: Old Navy
Wrap Dress: Target
Belt: Limited
Tights: American Apparel
Boots: BareTraps

Shrek-tacular!

Last week, the Omaha Broadway season kicked off with Shrek the Musical.  It was pretty much what I expected.  Since I work in market research, I always think of how I would rate the show if I was given a survey.  Likelihood to Recommend = poor.  Overall rating 0-10 = probably about a 4.  There were some funny parts, but I wouldn't pay to see it again.

Before the show, I met my mother-in-law for dinner.  She was nice enough to agree when I suggested the Chick-fil-A!  We don't have a real one in Omaha yet, but there is an "express" in a building near downtown, so it was right on the way!  Of course, I had to pose with the cow and his sign!

Dress: Target
Shirt, tank, and belt: Gap
Boots: Guess

Rock and Roll

Wednesday evening, I went with my mother-in-law and sister-in-law to see Rock of Ages, which I keep wanting to call Rock of Love.  Not the same thing at all, except for the Poison connection. 

The show was ridiculous!  Very fun, great music, but definitely not appropriate for kids.  I felt bad for the parents who thought it would be a cute show for their 8-year old kids to attend.  Broadway shows are always more scandalous than I expect them to be!  

When I grow up, I want to be a rock star, or a Broadway star or something.  I really think I'd be great at it, other than the lack of musical talent. I should probably just stick with playing Rock Band on the PS3. 

Dress: Target
Shirt & Tank top (and coat):  Gap
Tights:  Express
Shoes:  BCBGeneration
Necklace: Charming Charlie (gift from my sister)

Layer it on

I'm so excited to be linking up with Freckles in April for the Winter Challenge.  Today's prompt is LAYERS.  It's winter, so I am pretty much layering every day.  I decided to try something new for today:

Button up shirt under a faux wrap dress!

I realize this isn't as crazy as I think it is.  I got this dress several years ago on clearance at Target for I think $6, and I rarely wear it, because it seems kind of boring.  I guess I just need to layer it with bright colors and then I like it.

I'm even trying the tights/socks/boots combo that is everywhere.  I almost always wear socks with my tights and boots, but today I pulled them up so they can peak out and say hello.  I think I like it.  I should probably get some chunkier knit socks or leg warmers.  I think that would be cuter.  

Go check out what other bloggers did here!

Tomorrow's theme is Monochrome.  I'm still not sure what I'm wearing! 

Dress:  Target
Button-up shirt:  Gap
Tank:  Gap
Cardigan:  Loft
Tights:  Steve Madden via DSW
Socks:  Target
Boots:  Wanted via Piperlime