October Goal Review

 

Happy Friday!  Happy November!  Oh, I have to do a goal review for October?  Blergh.  My excuses this month involve mostly birthday activities.  Here's the deal:  

• Do a project, mostly sewing - nope.
• Work out 3x a week - ummm...  I don't think so. 

• Tackle a project around the house - nope, I barely kept up with the routine chores! 
• Cook a "real" meal at least 3 days each week - Probably not.  I feel like we were busy in the evenings more this month, so we aren't always home for dinner
• Stick to a clothing budget - Success!  I'm using up my overages from earlier in the year, but I'm still under budget for Year-to-date.  Plus, I have some bonus birthday present money!  
• Read 50 books in 2013 - October was a good month for reading!  I finished 7 books, so I'm back on track for the year. 

Basically, if being a person was a job, I'd be fired.  Why can't exercising and home-making be as easy as reading books and shopping the right amount??

Blazer: Jones New York
Top: Von Maur
Jeans: Limited
Shoes: Gap

Awkward Fashion Blogger

 

I wore this to work a couple weeks ago.  After work, I met up with some friends for Jazz on the Green.  I was going to take pictures at the park by my office, because it's always empty (always = the 3 other times I have gone to take pictures there).  Then there was a whole group of guys playing basketball, so I panicked and figured I would just take pictures when I got to Jazz on the Green

I didn't realize how crowded it would be, and that I would end up in a random parking lot.  I quickly set up my tripod and snapped a few pics, while feeling very self conscious as people stared at me.  Then I switched my heels and blazer for flip flops and a jean jacket and had a lovely evening with my friends!

Fashion blogging is so weird.  

Top: Von Maur
Blazer: Gap
Shorts: J.Crew Factory
Sandals: Anne Klein

Chantilly Lace!?

When I heard the trend of the month was lace, I thought I would have to go shopping, because I couldn't think of anything lace in my wardrobe.  I had big plans to search Forever 21, because I have seen some cute lace tops on their website.  Then I remembered I had a giftcard to Loft, so I stopped by after work on Friday and completely struck out.  Francesca's was right next to Loft, so I popped in there real quick, and also didn't buy anything.  BUT they had a whole section of the store with coral and mint on display, and I remembered that I do, in fact, have a coral lace top, and I should probably wear it with my mint jeans.  Problem solved!

This also marks my first time taking pictures in public with my tripod and timer.  I've convinced John to play photographer a few times when we were out at dinner or something, but this was a whole different ball game!  I went straight to the gym after work, and didn't want to take photos in my office, so I threw my tripod in the car and set it up in the gym parking lot.  I did get some awkward stares from people, but no one stopped and asked me what I was doing, at least!

Top: Von Maur
Jeans & Coat: Gap
Cardigan: Urban Outfitters
Shoes: BCBGeneration

Paint it Blue

There's still time to enter the giveaway!  

We moved into our house in July of 2011.  One of my "top priorities" was to paint the front door.  It was a forest green color that I was just not excited about.  You can kind of see the original color in this post.  Well, approximately 14 months later, I finally painted the door.  I really love this bright blue color, and have been wearing it a lot lately.  I thought it would be a perfect color for the front door, too!

I also tried a new hairstyle.  I call this one "didn't have time to wash my hair and was bored of ponytails."  And then I wore pearls so I would feel fancy with my lazy up-do.

Top: Von Maur
Tank: Target
Cardigan: Loft
Skirt: Bass
Pearls: gift
Shoes: BCBGeneration

I'm linking up again today.  Go check out these fabulous blogs and the other ladies who link up!

Mint and Coral - BDIB

This shirt is one of the new items I purchased when my sister and nieces were here.  I grabbed it off the Junior's sale rack at Von Maur, and Matti was so excited, because it looks like a dress she has.  I'm not sure I would have bought it, but adorable 7 year old girls can be very persuasive.  I do think it's really cute and I will probably wear it quite a bit this summer.  Plus, it is perfect for the Bloggers Do It Better theme this month - Mint and Coral!

This cardigan is relatively new, too.  I got it in Tempe, at the Gap Outlet.  I wore it at my conference, and then again last week for the OTI link up.  It's a pretty versatile cardigan, I'd say!

Go check out the other mint and coral looks here. 


Shirt: Love on a Hanger (from Von Maur)
Cardigan: Gap
Skirt: Old Navy
Shoes: BCBGeneration