Throwback Thursday - Thanksgiving Edition

One of the reasons I started this blog is to get my sense of adventure back with my style choices.  From 2nd grade through high school, I had to wear uniforms every day.  When I had the chance to pick my own clothes, I was kind of out there.  And I always thought I looked great, no matter what anyone else thought.  In college, I eased into the lazy jeans/hoodie/flip flops routine.  Over the past few years, I've just gotten kind of bored with my style choices, and then I discovered some style and fashion blogs and was inspired to start a blog and try some new ideas.  As a big fan of themes and alliteration, I thought Thursdays would be a great day to dig up old pictures of my crazy fashion ideas from when I was younger.  I only wish I had more pictures of my outfits from back in the day!

First pair of heels:  1996

In middle school, I'd say I was a good foot taller than most kids in my class.  Why was I so anxious to rock heels?  We may never know.  I somehow convinced my mother to buy these for me.  The picture is really lacking, but the heels were probably 2 inches or so.  These were Kenneth Cole Reaction, and I thought they were the coolest thing ever.  (don't mind the fur in the picture, that's just my childhood pet.  I'd tell you her name, but apparently credit card companies think that information is proof of identity.)

So, why is this the Thanksgiving Edition?  Go to Google  and search for images of "Pilgrim Shoes."

I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends.  Eat lots of turkey!

Wedding Wednesday - Dancing Shoes

I feel like I have been to a million weddings in the last 5 years!  It's always a fun excuse to buy a new dress, or try to re-style an old one.  I've enjoyed other blogs that have theme days, so I figured I'll try a few out, and see what sticks. 

Here goes my first wedding outfit post.  This was in April 2009, when some of my college friends got hitched.  They had a live band, and we all danced the night away.  I had recently gotten these pink shoes at Loft and was pretty excited to wear them.  The best part was at the end of the night when my feet didn't hurt at all!   

Dress:  Max and Cleo (I think it was about $20)
Shoes:  Loft ($10)

Manic Monday

OK, it's not really a Manic Monday.  I just thought that would be a fun title.  I did get a little crazy this morning with my picture.  I realized that I wouldn't have a chance to capture this outfit after work, since I'd be going straight to Zumba.  I tried using the mirror trick inside, but the lighting was just terrible.  The next logical step was taking my mirror outside.  I hope none of my neighbors saw me!  Don't mind my angry eyebrows - that's just my thinking face. 

Shirt:  NY&Co
Sweater:  Old Navy (birthday present)
Skirt:  Loft
Tights:  Not sure, maybe Target
Boots:  Rampage from Piperlime
Necklace:  gift from China

Sunday Best

This coat was a lucky find a few years ago.  I have trouble with coats, because the sleeves are never long enough.  When I found this coat at Gap, I immediately loved it.  Then I noticed the size:  Medium Tall!  Yes, please!  They normally don't carry the tall sizes in stores, but someone bought it online and then returned it just in time for me to buy it on clearance.  Thank you, random coat-returning person!

I went shopping with my mother-in-law this afternoon, and we meandered into Charming Charlie.  She bought a super cute new black and gray scarf, and when we got the to car, she surprised me with a pink scarf I had been admiring.  Best Mother-in-law ever?  Yeah, I think so.  (and I'm not just saying that since she might read this!) 



Dress: Old Navy
Belt: from another dress
Tights:  Express from Marshall's
Boots: Etienne Aigner
Coat:  Gap
Sunglasses:  Fossil

These Boots are made for Date Night

I bought these boots at DSW today, and thought they would be perfect for date night, because it is pretty cold outside.  We saw Contagion at the cheap theater, and now I want to wash my hands a million times. 

Today I was thinking I have way too many clothes from Gap, so I think my subconscious made sure I didn't wear any Gap items today.  

I also think I need to work on my model poses.  Special thanks to my husband for playing photographer, so I don't have to do the mirror photos. 



 
Top:  Sunny Leigh (I think from TJ Maxx?)
Cardigan:  Marisa Christina from Marshall's

Jeans: Old Navy
Boots: Bare Traps via DSW

Sweater = Skirt

 My sister gave me this Kenneth Cole sweater for Christmas a looong time ago.  I loved it, and wore it all the time.  I've almost gotten rid of it a few times, with various closet clean-outs, but couldn't quite give it up.

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 After years of not wearing it, I decided I either needed to donate it to Goodwill, or make it into something I would actually wear:  a fun sweater skirt! 

I just took another skirt to measure the size, and then sewed some elastic around the top.  Pretty quick for a brand new skirt!  Also a pretty cool way to spend your Friday night.

Here It Goes

I've been thinking about starting a blog for quite awhile, and finally decided to take the plunge!  Here goes nothing...