Polka Dot Week - Shoes

Today's post features polka dot shoes, because it is POLKA DOT WEEK and these shoes are fun.  Also, this blazer wasn't part of my outfit very long, because it is hotter than hot this week.   

And now for a story not about polka dots that happened on the day I wore this outfit:

Have you heard of Which Wich?  Well, it's a sandwich place, and I go there ALL.THE.TIME.  It's kind of embarrassing, actually.  It isn't even very close to my office.  The workers pretty much all know me and know exactly what I'm going to get, because I order the same thing every time. 

ANYWAY, a couple days ago, I decided to go there for lunch.  When I walked in, one of my Which Wich BFFs said hi and asked if I had been in since they changed the menu.  I'm sorry, WHAT?  You can't change the menu!!!  After a few seconds of panic, I asked her if I could still get the same thing that I always get, and she explained that it isn't on the menu anymore, but I can still technically order the same thing.  Crisis averted.   She said she'd been hoping to catch me, because she knew I would be caught off guard by the change (how nice is that?)!  Then as I was waiting for my sandwich, another worker said hi, and told me no matter how the menu changes, they'd still make my sandwich, because I'm their favorite customer.  Awwww! 

I have mixed feelings about being a "regular" somewhere.  In a way, I like it, because they know me, and know what I'm going to order, and they are so friendly.  But on the other hand, it's kind of embarrassing that I go to this sandwich shop so often.  Especially when I go with someone else and all the workers are like "ANDI!  What's up!!"  Yeah, I frequent this place. 

Are you a regular anywhere?  Is it cool or embarrassing?

I'm linking up with What I Wore.

Blazer: H&M
Tee & Shoes: Gap
Skirt: Loft
Necklace: InPink
      
**And no, this is not a sponsored post (I wish!).  I just really like this sandwich shop.

Polka Dot Week - Dress

Polka Dot Week continues with an oldie but a goodie!  This dress is from way back in 2008.  I've worn it a lot over the last 5 years.  I remember when I bought it, I wasn't sure how to style it, but it has actually been pretty versatile for me.    

It's a good reminder that something you love may not seem like a closet staple, but it very well may become one!  Do you have any items that you bought on a whim and then became frequently remixed pieces?

Remember to play along for the Polka Dot Link Up on Friday!  I want to see your polka dot outfits! 

Dress & Cardigan: Gap
Necklace: InPink
Belt: Limited
Sandals: Carlos Santana

Polka Dot Week - Jeans

Welcome to POLKA DOT WEEK!  After unintentionally wearing polka dots almost every day last week, it just made sense to make a little theme week on the blog.  Polka dots are awesome.  If you disagree, just leave now.  (I'm kidding.  You can stay, but you might not want to.)       

Polka dots have really taken off in the last few years, and this is one trend I am totally on board with.  Kim recently posted about being boring or being trendy and it got me thinking.  After writing a really long comment on her post, I realized polka dots are an example of a trend that isn't really trendy as much as it is a classic pattern that comes and goes in popularity.  I've always loved polka dots, but rarely found polka dotted items in stores.  I bought this skirt about 15 years ago, even though no one else I knew was wearing polka dots at the time.  I just liked it.  Now polka dots are everywhere, and my closet reflects that availability.

These jeans were a Labor Day sale purchase from Limited.  Printed denim is definitely a current trend.  I don't think I will still be wearing these jeans in 15 years, but you never know! 

Stay tuned this week for more outfits made up of polka dots, and get ready for Friday, where you can link up your favorite polka dot styles!

Top: Target
Cardigan: Old Navy
Necklace: Dillard's
Jeans: Limited
Sandals: Love Culture

Favorite Color

As I mentioned earlier this week, I started a new adventure as an Awana leader this year.  Wednesday night was the kickoff and I can already tell these girls are going to be a lot of fun (and completely exhausting)!  When we got to our classroom, we asked the girls what they wanted to know about the leaders, and then went around and introduced ourselves, answering a couple of their questions.  Then we broke into smaller groups and I was with 3 girls (5th and 6th graders).  I asked them a few questions, and then asked if they had any other questions for me.  The most important thing:

What is your favorite color?!    

As with most "favorite" questions, I have a really hard time deciding.  I explained that I like bright colors, but my favorite is probably pink.  Their reaction surprised me:  "Ewww,   uuugghhhh!"

Then I remembered being in 5th grade.  My best friend and I were total tomboys and promised each other we would NEVER EVER wear anything pink.  EVER!  A few years later we were both regularly wearing pink things, and always jokingly acted betrayed when the other person wore pink.

I told the girls about this, and warned them that they may actually like the color pink at some point in the future.  They assured me that this was impossible.

Then they told me their favorite colors and asked me if I liked that color, too.  Blue, green, red - yep, those are all great colors!

So, what's your favorite color?

Tank: Gap
Shorts: Loft
Sandals: Love Culture

Longest Short Week EVER (and a theme for next week)

Is it just me, or has this 4-day work week been dragging on?  I'm so ready for the weekend!

Without realizing it, I wore polka dots almost every day this week.  Since I post my outfits about a week after wearing them, I decided that next week will be a theme week for the blog!  Polka dots every day!  It's very exciting, I promise!

Sooo... would you all be interested in a little linkup next Friday to share your favorite polka dot outfits?  Let me know!

I'm also linking up with Casual Friday  and Favorite Fashion Friday today!  

Dress: Target
Necklace: Dillard's
Belt: Chinese Laundry
Sandals: Love Culture

Pinned It & Did It - Stripes and Cognac

 

This outfit is 100% inspired by Whitney.  She included it in her One Piece Many Ways post earlier this week, and since I have a similar skirt, I thought I should go ahead and make a copycat outfit.

These sandals are a new purchase.  I kind of bought 4 pairs of shoes last Friday.  In my defense, 3 of the 4 were on my Wish List, and the other pair was $3 at TJMaxx, and super cute.  And then I saw them at DSW for $55!  Basically, I spent my whole September budget over the weekend, but I found quite a few good items, so it's allowed.  Did you do any Labor Day shopping?

Linking up for Pinned it & Did it, Summer Style, Look What I Got, and Tres-Chic!

Top: Loft
Skirt: Old Navy
Belt: Gap
Sandals: Payless
Sunglasses: Nine West (also new)

End of Summer Panic

Is anyone else in "End of Summer" panic mode?  I feel like I am trying to wear all my summer clothes before the winter shows up and I'm stuck in boots for the next 8 months!

In other news, I'm starting a new adventure this evening as an AWANA leader at church.  I'll be hanging out with the 5th and 6th grade girls pretty much every Wednesday from now until May, which I'm sure will be a lot of fun, and probably fairly ridiculous at times.  I'm sure they will all be mixing prints by the end of the year!  (I'm such a good influence!)

Linking up with What I Wore and Keeping it Casual.

Dress: Banana Republic Outlet
Scarf: Calvin Klein
Shoes: Gianni Bini