Jean Jacket Envy

Take One, Pass It On Item:  denim jacket from last Monday.  Also, I'm being such a copycat lately.  I hope you all don't mind!)

The first clothing-related memory I have is of wanting a jean jacket.  I remember another girl at preschool had a really awesome jean jacket and I thought I should have one too.  The funny thing is that I don't actually remember getting the much-desired jean jacket.  But here I am, 4 years old, sporting a jean jacket that was probably a hand-me-down from my brother.  

My next clothing related memory involves me lying to my mother.  We were looking for school shoes before Kindergarten or First Grade, and there was this really awesome pair of hot pink Converse high-tops that I really, REALLY wanted.  I tried them on and they were just a little bit tight, but the Salesperson already mentioned that they didn't have the next size up.  I was like "yep, they fit perfectly!  Plenty of room in the toe!" and we bought them.  A few days later, we returned them, and I got stuck with some lame LA Gear tennis shoes with lace laces.  So embarrassing, but I guess I deserved it for lying.  

What's your first shopping or clothing related memory?  

Sweater: Gap
Scarf: Calvin Klein
Jacket: Izod
Jeans: Old Navy
Boots: Wanted via Piperlime

Keep It Simple

Take One, Pass It On Item:  gray boots from last Wednesday's post.  This sort of feels like cheating, because I wear these boots all the time, but I'm following my modified version of the rules, so it's all good.

I really love this outfit, even though it's kind of boring.  It was just super comfortable and (I think) still stylish.  Kate has been talking about getting back to basics lately, and I think it's a good reminder, especially to those of us who post our daily outfits on the internet.  Sometimes, I just want to wear jeans and a cozy sweater, and I don't always feel like it is "blog-worthy."  Then I feel dishonest if I don't post my less exciting outfits.  So here's a simple outfit - it's a good example of what I wear on the days when I don't feel like thinking too hard about what to wear.

Scarf: Charming Charlie
Sweater: Gap
Jeans: Old Navy
Boots: Wanted via Piperlime  

I Heart Chambray

This is another total copycat outfit.  Whenever I get a new item of clothing, I go on Pinterest and search for it to get inspiration.  I pinned this shortly after buying my green pencil skirt.  I just love bright green and mint together!  Due to the weather, I had to add tights and boots, instead of nude pumps, so I guess it's not a total rip-off.  I do think it would be cuter with the nude heels.  Maybe I'll do that when it gets warmer!

This is my first outfit in the modified "Take One, Pass It On" challenge.  I picked my chambray shirt from Friday's post.

I am also guest posting today for Laura over at Calm Delight.  I'm showing several ways you can style a chambray shirt!  Here's a sneak peak:

Outfit details:
Shirt: J.Crew Factory
Cardigan: Gap
Skirt & Tights: Target
Boots: Wanted via Piperlime
Pearls:  gift (from China)

One Hit Wonder

 

There are rumors in the blog-o-sphere that some fashion bloggers buy clothes, wear them for their blog, and then return them.  I think that's pretty ridiculous, but I accidentally did it with this dress.  I wore this last Tuesday, and during a meeting, I noticed a little hole near the hem.  As the day progressed, the hole got bigger and bigger.  You can kind of see it in the above pictures, but here's a close-up:  

I went to Old Navy to exchange it, but they were sold out completely.  I'm a little disappointed, because I love a good striped dress, but it's probably for the best.   The funny thing is that I was $10 over my January budget, but now that I've returned this dress, I'm right on track.  I've updated my budget post from last week, so it will be true.

Also, starting tomorrow, I am going to try a modified version of "Take One, Pass It On" remix challenge that Sarah devised.  Her version involves picking one item each day to wear again in a different way the next day.  I'm afraid of my co-workers noticing and judging me if I wear the same thing 2 days in a row, so I am going to do a weekly "pass-along."  Each day this week, I will be re-mixing an item from one of my posts from last week.  Then the next week, I'll pick from this week's posts, etc.  I'm not allowed to"Pass Along" the same item, either.  I can wear it again, but it can't be my focal item again.  I'm going to try to do this for the rest of February!    

Dress: Old Navy
Cardigan: Marisa Kristina
Belt: Limited
Necklace: Charmin Charlie
Boots: Target

Super Bowl Shuffle

Colts vs. Texans in Dec 2007

You can tell our seats were good because we got to lean up against the very back wall!

Happy Saturday!  I'm linking up with Snuggle Saturday again!  This week's theme is all about the Super Bowl.  The above pictures are the most relevant photos I have.  In December 2007, we went to Indy for Christmas, and got tickets to see the Colts.  It was pretty fun, but we were literally in the top row of the stadium. 

1. Do you watch the actual game or only watch for commercials and half time?

 

Well... honestly, I don't know if I will watch the game (shocking, I know).  The game itself just takes forever, and I don't really enjoy watching football on TV.  I have also been disappointed in the commercials in recent years.  It seems like they aren't as clever anymore, and just try to be scandalous somehow.  And don't get me started on the half-time show!  How do they pick the performers for this?  I mean recent years have shown Prince, The Who, Paul McCartney.  The last half-time show I remember enjoying was the one with Aerosmith and 'N Sync.  (and a quick Wikipedia search shows that was in 2001).    

 

2. Which team did you want to make it to the Superbowl?

 

Again, I don't really care.  I became a Colts fan when I lived in Indy, but then Peyton left and now I sort of like the Broncos.  John is a Cowboys fan, so I guess I would root for them, too.  I have a very complicated/apathetic relationship with NFL teams.  

 

 

3. Which team will you root for? The Ravens or the 49ers?

 

This one is easy!  I'm rooting for the 49ers, because on of my friends from high school works for them!  He's married to one of my other friends from high school and they just had a baby like 10 days ago.  So while I have no personal investment in who wins, I just think it would be awesome for them!  Also, Ravens are creepy.   

Are you watching the game?  Link up with the ladies below!

Baby, It's COLD Outside

Are you excited for some typical style blogger weather talk?  Well, after a few glorious days of balmy temperatures (like 40 degrees), winter has returned with a vengeance.  It snowed a few inches on Tuesday evening, and I may have overreacted by wearing my serious snow boots.  I looked especially cool after work when I changed into my workout clothes, but had to wear the boots until I got to class, because they don't want wet tennis shoes on the floor.  Then class was canceled (I seriously have the worst luck at fitness classes!).

I sort of felt like a grandpa in my chambray top and gray cardigan, even though I've never seen a grandpa in red skinny jeans.  To amp up the femininity, I wore the super cute flower necklace that Brooke gave me for Christmas.  You can kind of see it in the third picture.

Anyway, when I woke up Thursday morning, weather.com told me that it "Feels like -8" outside and I was very tempted to stay in bed.  Then Thursday evening, it was worse.

I really hope we get back into a more reasonable range of temperatures!  Otherwise, you can expect to see a rotation of skinny jeans and boots pretty much every day.

Any brilliant tips for getting dressed when it's bitterly cold outside?

Shirt: J.Crew Factory
Cardigan: Urban Outfitters
Jeans: Old Navy
Boots: Tamarack

January Check-In

 

I love how you can see John reflected in my sunglasses!  

2013 got off to a decent start, but then I was knocked out by the flu for about 2 weeks.  Not awesome, you guys.  With that in mind, I don't think I did very well on my goals for the month.  

1. Do a project, mostly sewing -  I haven't done any sewing, but I did have craft night with my friends at the beginning of the month.  I made some art for the bathroom.  Now I just need to paint and put up my new decor (that I bought last summer).  
2. Work out - I met my goal of 3x a week for the first 2 weeks, and then I got the flu.  You aren't supposed to exercise when you have the flu, so I took off exercise for 2 weeks.  I'm back on track this week.  I won't call it a success, but I don't feel too bad about failing, since I have a good reason/excuse.    
3. Tackle a project around the house - good thing this says "tackle" and not "finish!  I have started preparing to paint the bathroom.  So far, I have picked out a color of paint, and started taping around the trim/doors/counter.  I'm hoping to start actually painting this weekend.  
4. Cook a "real" meal at least 3 days each week.  Same story as #2 - I was on track with this until I got sick and then I was in no shape to make dinner.  I'm getting back on track this week.  
5. Stick to a clothing budget - I did pretty good this month.  Just $10 over my budget.
6. Read 50 books in the year - I finished 3 books in January, and I am about halfway through another one.  I'd say I am on track for the year.    

All in all, it's not as bad as I thought it might be.  I just need to get back on track and stay motivated.  I'm going to keep the same goals for February, and hopefully stay healthy enough to be successful this time!

Tank, Tee, and Jeans: Gap
Cardigan: J.Crew Factory
Shoes: Converse