June 2012
42 posts
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summertime salsa
Our garden at the house is starting to have stuff come in - best time of the summer! There’s not a lot better in the world than eating a tomato right off the vine :D We eat a looooottttt of Mexican food at home, and this time of year is awesome [insanely hot temperatures notwithstanding…] because we can get most of the ingredients from the garden - no comparison to store bought...
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beads indeed
dress: Ann Taylor Loft [thrifted]
belt: thrifted
sandals: Marshalls
shades: Forever 21
necklace: self-made
I’m probably more excited about my new necklace that I made a couple of days ago than I should be :D Online shopping and looking through Pinterest has made me want to revisit my jewelry making ambitions… haha. The only place around here to get beads and such is JoAnns, and...
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doing too much
skirt: Cristopher & Banks via JCPenney Outlet
shoes: Call It Spring via JCPenney Outlet
belt: Old Navy (thrifted)
top: Ann Taylor Loft
cardigan: Ann Taylor Loft (thrifted)
watch: Michael Kors
ring: Biltmore Estate gift shop
To put it mildly, my work day was stressful. As in I didn’t take a lunch break. And I started biting my nails. I have three huge deadlines in the next couple...
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on the cheap
top: Banana Republic [thrifted]
pants: Ann Taylor Loft [thrifted]
heels: Nine West [via TJMaxx]
belt: Target
earrings: vintage/DIY
Nothing I’m wearing in this outfit was bought at the full price… great success! I think this may be one of the cheapest outfits I could come up with out of stuff in my closet, actually… and the accessories are probably more expensive than the clothes [both...
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criss cross
skirt: Madison via Belk
shirt: L.L.Bean Signature
shoes: Land’s End
watch: Eddie Bauer
You would think I would have realized it before now, (especially since I borrowed both of them in our clothing swap), but this skirt is what I imagine it would look like if two of my favorite skirts of Caitlin’s had a baby. Imagining fashion interbreeding is either a mark of genius or insanity....
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dissect
top: Target
shorts: Ann Taylor Loft
flats: Seychelles
earrings: gift
I used to have a really bad habit of having outfits stuck in my mind and not being able to separate the individual pieces from them to wear different ways, so one goal of mine that this blog is helping me with tremendously is coming up with new ways to wear what I have. I’ve started to wear these shorts in particular...
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duchess on a dime
dress: Worthington via JCPenney Outlet
shoes: Call It Spring via JCPenney Outlet
belt: thrifted
clutch: vintage Etienne Aigner (thrifted)
When I first tried on this dress, I thought, “Oh good, now I look like a neutral colored candy corn.” But then I added the belt and shoes and thought, “Oh snap, I’m a bargain shopping Kate Middleton goddess.” This is one of my...
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sunny skies
top: Merona [via JCPenney Outlet]
scarf: TJMaxx
skirt: Banana Republic [thrifted]
flats: Target
earrings: gift
This outfit’s really basic, but I think out of all the ways I’ve worn this skirt recently, it may be my favorite. It’s been stiflingly hot all week long [and last week too], so of course when I decide to wear a sleeveless top, it turns cooler. Not that I’m...
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simple life
dress: Liz Claiborne via Belk
jacket: TJMaxx
shoes: J.Jill (thrifted)
rings: gifted & DIY
watch: Eddie Bauer
I love the understated print of this sundress, my definitely-not-understated, obnoxiously large ring, my new metallic leather sandals, and my brother making me laugh. I feel rejuvenated after a week spent reading on the beach and floating in the ocean. Yep, I’ve got work...
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power of 4
dress: Matty M [gift]
scarf: Express
belt + purse: thrifted
flats: Seychelles
bracelet: Forever 21
I think I should have saved this outfit for July 4th. This outfit feels more nautical than patriotic to me, though, so I guesss it’s not a huge deal or anything :D I also more or less wore this same outfit on May 4th. Too bad it’s not actually June 4th… that would be a happy...
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little fishies
dress: Lily Pulitzer via TJMaxx
shoes: J.Crew
ring: DIY
I spent the first day of summer today on the beach. I’ve got a pretty good sunburn going on, but fortunately, I took these shots last night when we went out for dinner. This dress has a fish pattern hidden in the design so I mentally refer to this as my little fishies dress. And that’s why I wear it at the beach every summer....
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solstice
top: TJMaxx
skirt: Liz Claiborne [via Marshalls]
sandals: Kelly & Katie [via DSW]
earrings: gift
Well, it’s the first full day of summer, and you can definitely tell it here… so hot today! Definitely a good day to wear lightweight clothes like this blouse and skirt :D Days like this make me appreciate air conditioning and/or wish I could go jump in the pool… le sigh.
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boyfriend tee
shirt: Target via JCPenney Outlet
skirt: Harve B via JCPenney Outlet
belt: thrifted
shoes: Gianni Binni
Target declares that this shirt is a “boyfriend tee.” I don’t really know what they mean by that other than a boyish cut, but this shirt is super comfy (as is my skirt) so I’ll take it. Speaking of couple style, did anybody see the couple on the Today show the other...
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staying power
top: American Eagle [circa 2005?]
jeans: Charlotte Russe
shoes: Minnetonka
earrings: vintage
It’s interesting to see what’s had the most longevity in my wardrobe… I usually try to go through my closet and donate stuff to Goodwill every year, but for some reason I just can’t bring myself to part with certain pieces. This is one of those go-to outfits that I’ve worn for...
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grammie's garden
jeans: Seven via TJMaxx
shirt: Belk
clutch: handmade, thrifted
ring: DIY
shoes: Timberland (thrifted)
earrings: gifted
I took these pictures a couple of weekends ago on a chillier Saturday when we visited my grandparents. My grandmother always has a huge garden and both my grandparents spend hours in their yard - and you can tell! My favorite is butter beans - Grammie always freezes me some...
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sola-rex, sola-rah
top: TJMaxx
shorts: Ann Taylor Loft
shoes: Kelly & Katie [via DSW]
necklace: self-made
I’ve worn this outfit several times this spring, but for some reason it hasn’t made it on here yet… time to remedy that I suppose :D These shorts [and really all the orange everywhere this year] make me so happy… I’m sad I didn’t have them [or this! be still my heart] for the...
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pooh's thotful spot
shirt: Walt Disney World
shorts: Target
shoes: Timberland (thrifted)
watch: Eddie Bauer
I got this t-shirt in Disney World a couple years ago. I wanted a tshirt to take home but I didn’t want one that was over the top, in your face Disney World so when I saw this Winnie the Pooh shirt, I knew it was the one. Colored shorts are so great for casual summer days. As much as I love jeans,...
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electrify
top: MNG [via JCPenney Outlet]
skirt: Target [thrifted]
flats: Target
earrings: vintage/DIY
ring: VT class ring
Right about the time I decided to take pictures, it decided to start raining/storming… luckily I wasn’t all the way outside or I would have been drenched in about three seconds. This outfit actually looks pretty similar to what I wore last time I took pictures...
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before & after
I found this dress at Goodwill a few weeks ago [yesss bathroom mirror fotos!]:
As far as 80’s dresses go, it’s not toooo terrible [cue the not quite convinced expression], but not not terrible enough where I would feel compelled to actually wear it in public…. but it fit well [= way less altering] and I like the fabric a lot, so for $3.50, I decided to take it home and add it...
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beach bound
dress: Old Navy via JCPenney Outlet
shoes: Rainbows (hand me downs from my brother years ago)
watch: Eddie Bauer
bracelets: found on streets of nyc
ring: DIY
I’m extra happy today because I’m leaving for the beach for a week!! Nothing better for the beach than a comfortable summer dress that can double as a cover up over a bathing suit. I love the peach color of this dress. But...
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third time's a charm
shoes: Rainbows
shorts & shirt: Gap Outlet
necklace: gifted
cardigan: Nordstrom Rack
I talked Megan into doing another guest post because her new shorts and shirt are so cute and summery! Megan’s been working at a summer camp in town for the past two weeks so I got to see her for dinner and the baseball game the other night. I love the graphic pattern of her shirt and the orange...
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play ball
dress (as skirt): The Limited
shirt: Target via JCPenney Outlet
cardigan: thrifted
belt: Levi Strauss & Co. (thrifted)
necklace: gifted
shoes: Born via Eddie Bauer
ring: DIY
This dress has a halter top so I had to get kind of creative to make it work appropriate. I ended up putting a plain white tee over it and knotting the hem to give it a higher waist. It actually looked cute just...
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work it out
top: Marshalls
skirt: The Limited
flats: Target
necklace: gift
ring: VT class ring
Today was a fairly busy day, which I always like because it makes the day go so much faster - plus we’re almost to Friday! [insert happy dance here] Tomorrow morning, I get to put on my architect-y hat [not a hard hat though, alas]… meeting my boss and an actual architect to go tour this awesome...
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the grey effect
pants: Rafaella via TJMaxx
shoes: Danskos (thrifted)
tank: JCPenney Outlet
cardigan: Walmart
watch: Eddie Bauer
I took pictures a little later than usual tonight but the sun going down and shining through the trees looks so pretty in the background that I’m glad I did. Does anyone else have a problem where the week before vacation seems agonizingly slow?? I’m going to the beach...
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old school
dress: Nordstrom
belt: thrifted
flats: Seychelles
ring: my grandma’s high school class ring
earrings: vintage
This dress is another oldie - I got it I think sometime during freshman year of college, and it’s another one that doesn’t get enough love. Which is sad, because it’s pretty cute in a retro-y sort of way. I think it’s probably an exclusively warmer...
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hungry eyes
skirt: Target
shirt: Coldwater Creek via JCPenney Outlet
scarf: Orvis (thrifted)
shoes: Etienne Aigner via JCPenney Outlet
watch: Michael Kors
In a glorious bargain shopping coup, I just found these strappy Aigner sandals for $11. And yes, it is appropriate to use military vocabulary to describe this feat, at least in sbk’s world. My mom had a pair that looked almost identical to this...
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less is more
top: Banana Republic [thrifted]
jeans: Charlotte Russe
sandals: Kelly & Katie
earrings: gift
Top, jeans, sandals - done. The reason I like details on shirts, etc is that they add a little more interest to an otherwise really basic outfit. But I’m probably repeating myself :D I also think it’s funny how I go back and forth between skirts/dresses and jeans and feel equally...
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swerve
dress: Ann Taylor Loft
sweater: Ann Taylor Loft via JCPenney Outlet
shoes: Danskos (thrifted)
necklace: American Eagle
Honestly, I intended to put a belt over this outfit but then it felt like pajamas when I first put it on without the belt and…I gave in to that sensation. I kind of like the simple sheath look of it without the belt though. I got a decent amount of work accomplished at...
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red-y to go
dress [worn as top]: Forever 21
skirt: Banana Republic [thrifted]
flats: thrifted
earrings: vintage
It’s always really exciting when an obvious combination jumps out at you from your closet - especially when you don’t particularly feel like thinking about what you’re gonna wear for more than 30 seconds [which is a fairly common occurrence…]. The red in the top is a...
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tying the knot
tank top: thrifted
shorts: Ann Taylor Loft
flats: Seychelles
earrings: gift
purse: thrifted
Here’s another ‘I just spent fiveish hours in the car’ outfit…. just got back from epic wedding/reunion weekend shenanigans, which were a loooot of fun! The ceremony was really sweet, and I think we all danced for about three hours straight at the reception, so that was...
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gone to carolina
shoes: Timberland (thrifted)
shorts: JCPenney Outlet
cardigan: Ann Taylor Loft (thrifted)
shirt: Forever 21 via JCPenney Outlet
necklece: Ruche
belt: thrifted
I almost put this cardigan in the pile of stuff to get rid of last weekend but pulled it out at the last minute - and I’m glad I did. I’m pretty fond of cardigans (as you can probably tell from many of my older posts) so...
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reunions
top: Gap [thrifted]
shorts: Old Navy
shoes: Marshalls
necklace: self-made
A nice comfy casual outfit to spend six hours in the car today - I’m heading to Maryland this weekend to see a couple of my favorite people get married, so exciting! And a great excuse for a mini college reunion too :D This will be the first time since last October that all of my studio amigos will be in one...
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shirt dress
dress: Target
belt: Target (thrifted)
shoes: JCPenney Outlet
watch: Eddie Bauer
I had this shirt dress all through college and I love it because it’s so comfortable. I usually just wear it with the tie belt it came with but I thought this brown belt helped break up the monotony. Tomorrow’s Friday everybody! That means jeans and a much needed break from work.
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curly
top: Forever 21
skirt: The Limited
flats: Target
purse: vintage
earrings: gift
necklace: My Name Necklace
This is one of my favorite outfits I’ve worn lately… complementary colors & color blocking, oh my! For this to have been picked out this morning, I don’t think I did too badly, either… guess that extra hour of sleep helped :D I also tried the ‘braid...
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pretty sharp
shoes: Land’s End
dress: JCPenney Outlet
belt: Old Navy (thrifted)
watch: Brighton (gifted)
I got two compliments on my outfit today at work. One person told me my dress reminded her of the polka dot dress in Pretty Woman (I just need a matching sunhat, rich bachelor, and the Cinderella story to complete the look). And an English professor at work yelled “sharp outfit!” at...
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break time
tshirt: Target [originally my mom’s]
jeans: Charlotte Russe
sandals: Seychelles
earrings: gift
Yeah… I’m thinking the summer edition of my wardrobe is gonna be a lot more lax. Maybe I’m still on vacation mode, who knows. I suppose time will tell :D Don’t want to get much more slackerly basic than this, though! I guess wearing pearls and gold sandals makes it...
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lemon sorbet
skirt: Jones New York
shoes: Born via Eddie Bauer
blouse: J.Crew
ring: DIY
watch: Michael Kors
belt: thrifted
I’ve had this skirt for so long that I have no memory of purchasing it so I have no clue where it’s from. I do love the pale yellow color though - so springy! I just cleaned out my closet over the weekend and got rid of a couple boxes of clothes. But days like today...
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unwrapped
dress: Ann Taylor Loft
belt: thrifted
flats: Seychelles
earrings: gift shop in Cordoba, Spain
This is shaping up to be ‘super versatile dress week’! I’m usually a little hesitant to wear this wrap dress without a scarf or something to camouflage the neckline a bit, but since there are significantly fewer people at work now with the kids being out and it’s basically...
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sibling style
on zach:
shirt: Orvis (thrifted)
pants: Polo Ralph Lauren via Ralph Lauren Outlet
shoes: Sperrys
belt: vintage (originally dad’s)
on sbk:
shoes: TJMaxx
skirt & blouse: JCPenney Outlet
cardigan: Ann Taylor Loft
ring: DIY
Zach’s always talking to me during my daily picture sessions so I thought I’d get him on my side of the camera for a change. Mom and I just found...
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back to work
dress: Ann Taylor Loft [thrifted]
scarf: freebie
sandals: kelly & katie [via DSW]
necklace: My Name Necklace
I’m gonna have to do a retrospective post of all the ways I’ve worn this dress [I’ve only linked the four most recent times haha]… it’s got to be, by far, the one piece I’ve been able to do the most with currently in my closet. Hooray for...
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leaves and lace
dress: Skies Are Blue [via Questhaven]
ring: handmade from old earring [tutorial here!]
wedges: Mix No. 6 [via DSW]
earrings: gift
So I did end up wearing these shoes to graduation last Saturday after all :D although I think the star of this outfit is this awesome dress [which was the subject of my previously alluded to shopping binge the other week… the fact that I only bought one...
