This shirt is easily one of my favorites. And I have to admit that I prefer Marvel comics to DC. (Marvel is Ironman, Spiderman, Xmen, Captain America. DC is Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern.)
I also have issues with some actors playing multiple superheroes (Ryan Renyolds as Green Lantern and Deadpool?! And The Human Torch is also Captain America?! Argh!), but I digress. I could talk about comics all day. Bet you didn’t know that about me!
Day six, done.
On Friday I headed off to an event that I’d get to dress up for. The party consists of music, casino-style gaming, a silent auction, and everyone gets dressed in their finest “little black dress” (or suit) to come out and support a cause. This year, the party benefited the nonprofit I work for.
This may not come as a shock, but I don’t actually own an entirely black dress, so I opted to borrow one from Lost and Found Vintage in Royal Oak. Does it surprise anyone that I picked a dress that wasn’t black? Instead, I opted for this 1950s soft yellow dress. It perfectly matches one of the colors of our brand, which may also be why I picked it.
Dress: Borrowed from Lost and Found Vintage (just borrowed didn’t purchase it!)
Shoes: Nordstrom Rack
Bracelet: Anika Burke
Lost and Found Vintage has one of the most insane selections of vintage clothing I’ve ever seen. It’s one of those stores you almost need to see to appreciate what they have. They’ve graciously offered to host a giveaway next week, and I’m really excited to share the item with you. Hopefully you’ll all love it! And, in the upcoming weeks I’ll be giving you a view of the store. They do have an online shop, which features more of their delicate and really special items. If you live in Michigan, it’s one of those stores you need to go take a look in, just to see what you can find.
Week one of not shopping has been a breeze! Mostly because I’m too darn busy to go anywhere, and Joe and I are broke, so it’s not like I could spend any money if I wanted to.
In this short time I’ve already come to the conclusion that some things can be helpful to curb the “gimmie gimmie” attitude many people have:
I’ll probably do a recap every month to talk about my progress, unless something comes up or you guys have any questions.
Top: Swapped with Liz (now it’s mine!)
Cardi: Target
Jeans: Gap
Shoes: Forever 21
Coat: Vintage, thrifted (for $7 two years ago!
Today you’ll find me over on Kara’s blog, Unusual Form. I’m showing off a great dress I got from Asos a few months back (and wore before I recut my bangs!)
Hi, remember me? I sometimes blog here. Oh, and I used to have bangs, then grew them out, then cut them again in my bathroom when Joe left me alone with scissors. He used to come home and find me with wild color hair, but now he just has to worry that he’ll come home and I’ll have new hair cut, or one of the cats will be shaved. This time I cute my own hair (Loafy was thankful).
Anyway, last weekend Joe and I took a trip to Tennessee where I met Jenni for the first time. You know what it’s like to meet someone you’ve been talking to for two years and feel like you’ve known them forever? Yeah, that’s Jenni!
I have some photos to share (after I get copies from Jenni!) and we have some stories to tell involving corn mazes, Mario Party and the Titans.
But before I do that, I decided to share this outfit with you, because there’s nothing like waving funny stories in your face, then taking them away at the last-minute. I know, I know. But I do have a funny story regarding my outfit!
Joe laughed when he saw me wearing four bracelets, asking where the “arm party” was, knowing I hate that phrase. Then he decided that four bracelets isn’t an arm party, but more of an arm afternoon siesta. For it to be a party they need to reach my elbow (or so Joe says).
Top: Ann Taylor
Cardigan: c/o Karen Kane
Jeans: Gap
Shoes: Forever 21
Bracelets: H&M and c/o Anika Burke
Umbrella: Target
PS- happy birthday to my mom!
It was finally beginning to feel like fall around here, then blamo! the temperature goes back up to the 80s. Ugh. I’m all for warmer weather but all of this back-and-forth reeks havoc on my immune system. Speaking of which, apparently I’m allergic to hay or corn stalks because I went through a corn maze with my awesome coworkers and at the end of it I had hives. AGAIN.
I think I need to do one of those allergy tests. Have any of you guys had one done? I’ve been told they stick needles into your spine? Sounds like a fabulous time.
Top: H&M
Skirt: Anthropologie via blog sale
Necklace: Jcrew
Shoes: Forever 21
Anyway, enough about my allergies and onto the random photo of the day. I guess I was trying to walk toward the camera but instead pointed my toes like a weirdo. Awkward…
I have been in such a funk lately. I know all of us feel this way at one point or another, so my feelings of stress and being overwhelmed are nothing new to many of us. But because of my professional job and some things I’m working on outside of this blog, I’m beginning to change my priorities.
In the past, I would make sure I was dressed in something other than a t-shirt, jeans and a sweatshirt, because who wants to see me dressed in that every day? No one (not even ME). But now, I find myself relishing extra sleep in the morning, and lamenting getting dressed in anything but jeans and a t-shirt. Because that’s not very excited, and I often feel (and look) like I just woke up, I’m been slacking on taking photos.
I’m not going to apologize for not taking photos as often. I highly doubt it would really be exciting for any of you to see me in jeans and a t-shirt every single day. But, I’m also not going to promise that I’m going to go back to my previous schedule. As much fun as I have blogging, this isn’t my job. Frankly, this blog is an outlet for me from my day job. This is just something I do that is frivolous and fun, and offers me the opportunity to share my personal style, regardless of how kooky and unfashionable it may be to others (we’ve all seen the cartoon food dress, right?). Everyone has a different outlet, and mine is the slightly absurd hobby of posting photos of myself online.
I am not giving up on this blog, or stopping my posts. But, as you may have noticed, I’m not posting as much as I used to. And honestly, I’m OK with it, so I hope you are too.
The bracelet is tough to see, but it’s a pentagram shape, which is why I bought it. It’s annoying to wear while typing!
Tank: Target
Skirt: Anthropologie
Jacket: Thrifted
Shoes: Modcloth (years before this went down)
Bracelet: Asos
Necklace: LOFT
Purse: Borrowed from my mom (she has fabulous taste!)
PS- if you feel so inclined, Speedy Girl is offering a contest on their Facebook page. Vote for your favorite look (doesn’t have to be mine!) and whoever votes for the winning look has an opportunity to win a $50 to the shop. (You are required to “like” the page to cast your vote).
I really like patterns that most other people probably won’t. I am 100% sure that is what drew me to this dress. I adore comic book style art, and the fact that it’s food makes it really funny to me. I don’t think most people would wear, or would want to wear a dress with this print all over it, but I have to admit that if you ignore the print, the dress has a very flattering shape (except the wind was blowing like crazy, so I kind of look like I’m wearing culottes. Or a romper, which is the 2010 word for 1980s culottes).
Besides, who am I to say no to a food print dress? I mean, c’mon. You guys know me better than that! Oh, and it has pockets. Sold.
Dress: Folter
Tights: We Love Colors
Shoes: Forever 21
Necklace: Anthro
Cardigan: Target (last summer)
Photo from Sara
On Saturday, Liz helped me schlep some stuff to the park in Ann Arbor, for our meetup and clothes swap. It was really nice to see the ladies I’ve hung out with before (Jacelyn, Katie, Alicia), and meet some new faces (Sara, Cat, Brittney and Tiffany). There were a few other ladies that were planning to attend but one got lost (uhoh!) and the other had something else come up. It’s a bummer because they’re both so fabulous and I love seeing them, so next time we’ll get them out to Ann Arbor.
Liz and I picked up some Faygo and Better Made chips (Michigan brands, if you’re from out-of-state). I also made up some blogger bingo cards and we all chatted, and three ladies walked away with some pretty sweet prizes c/o my wallet (yeah, I just wrote that.).
Speedy Girl sent an item for each attendee there, which was really fun. Liz helped me go through the items before the meetup, and I pointed things out I thought each attendee would like, and I was spot on with many of them! (This is what happens when you read someone’s fashion blog a lot- you learn their style!).
Anika Burke also sent rings for the ladies, and I have to say, they were all amazing! Cat’s perfectly matched her outfit. In fact, I think I asked her a few times if she was sure that’s the one she got, because it was just too perfect!
The ring in this photo… seriously perfect match!
I found myself wearing what I already predicted would become my fall go-to outfit, and it looks like I’m right!
Top/dress: c/o Speedy Girl
Cardigan: Old Navy
Jeggings: c/o Karen Kane
Boots: Target
Scarf: Forever 21
The other attendees:
Sara from She is Sara
Liz from 26 and Counting
Cat from Midwest Mayhem
Tiffany from Nynga +The Bear
Britney from Woodstock Hearts Fashion
Jaclyn from Stay in the Lines
Katie from Fashion Frugality
PS- while you’re reading this, I’ll be sweating bullets on TV. Yeah. I’ll tell you all about it tomorrow, and hopefully will have a clip!
Top: Borrowed from Liz
Jeans: c/o Karen Kane (I think they’re considered jeggings)
Boots and cardigan: Target
Earrings: Francesca’s
Necklace: LOFT (gift from my mom and sister)
I have a feeling my fall uniform is going to consist of jeans and knee-high boots, now that I have flat black and flat brown boots. These brown ones have been worn at least five out of the past seven days. They may get annoying, but I will vouch for their comfort (and price!).
This is the last outfit I wore with the items Liz let me borrow. She came up for the weekend, and I returned her clothes, but I really wanted to wear this top before she got here. So, of course, I wear it on Thursday and she arrives on Friday. Nothing like waiting until the last minute!
Too bad this is my test shot. I like the lighting!
