Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Play That Funky Music

Play That Funky Music


This is unfortunately as good as it gets as far as posts go these days. I've been under the weather and the weather has been under freezing. Not so appealing to go outside when it's 32 degrees with winds that won't quit. Wedding planning and working out what?! have also taken precedence in my life. Oh yeah, then there's my fiance, friends and family to see and love on! What's a blogger to do? ;) 

Remember to keep up here, too!

Thanks for reading!

Saturday, January 26, 2013

Heat Wave


 Blazer: Forever 21, Shirt: Gap, Pants: Aryn K via Chocolate Peacock, Necklaces: Forever 21 and Bauble bar, Shoes: Madden Girl


I had gotten these super cool pants a local boutique a while ago and have tried styling them many times but had yet to brave them out. But with a 45 degree day that was preceded only by below freezing temperatures, I thought today was the day to brave them out for a little photo sesh. They are super comfy and I think originally full length but I had to roll them up because they were floods on me. Maybe one day I'll break out and pair them with something other than security blanket black. 

Monday, January 21, 2013

That's What I Mint

That's What I Mint

   That purse, I mean. Come on. I've honestly been using the same bag since last December. That's right over a year, it's taking some careful research to decide what should be my next investment and I think I've found it. Just had to plan an outfit around it.

Thanks so much for reading! Have a great week!

Friday, January 18, 2013

Girl Crush

Pinfit

Myfit





Shirt: Hurley, Sweater: Loft, Pants: 7 for all Mankind, Shoes: Steve Madden

To quote Chandler, "could this Friday's Fancies BE any more perfect for me?!" I'm all about gathering outfit inspiration from others and sometimes it leads to a...girl crush. Definitely find myself gravitating towards and recreating Sincerely, Jules' style into my own on a daily basis. Girl crushing has turned into Pinfits for me.

Sunday, January 13, 2013

Winterrr Wear




Coat: BBDakota, Tights: Jcrew, Boots: Fergie, Hat: Unknown

37 degrees below weather has successfully kept my posts far and few between. My amazing photographer sister and I decided to brave it today so I could sport some winter gear.

Thanks for reading!

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Maybe Next Year





Sweater: F21, Pants: 7 for all Mankind, Shoes: Anne Klein, Purse: Marc Jacobs

Can I just add color next year? I love gray and neutrals yes, leopard is a neutral too much. 

Monday, January 7, 2013

Last Minute Resolution

Accesories

Is it too late for another New Year's resolution? Kay thanks, because I have never been good at accessorizing. I love buying them but never find the time to actually put them to use. It's fantastic seeing them on everyone else, so thanks for the inspo', ladies! Here are a few outfit enhancers I've been eyeing that look good enough not to put to good use! Might have to make a change this year!

Saturday, January 5, 2013

News Flash




Blazer: Forever 21, Scarf: Express, Necklace: Amazing gift from my brother and sister-in-law from Very Jane (again, if you've never seen this site, visit now!), Tee: VS Pink, Leather-like pants: 7 for all Mankind, Sunglasses: Ray Ban, Shoes: AE, Bracelet: Brighton, Watch: Fossil

ALERT! Updated New Year's resolution: wear more color!!

Friday, January 4, 2013

Fresh Start




Jacket: Gap, Skirt: Old Navy, Sunglasses: Ray Ban, Shoes: AE
So happy to start my year off right by linking up with AV of long distance loving and all of the other lovely ladies!
For 2013 I plan on consciously making blogging a priority and posting more often. Thanks for everyone who has read along in 2012 and please feel free to comment, I'd love to learn a thing or two!

Thursday, January 3, 2013

2013, welcome.

Year in Review: A few highlights featuring those I love most!
 Celebrated my first legit Valentine's Day in Chicago
 Visited the zoo with my sisters
 Dated my love for a whole year and celebrated that in Kansas City
 Took in a ball game with my siblings
 Celebrated Jesus' rising with my nieces
 and sister
 Graduated from Peru State College summa cum laude
Started my career!
 Began blogging and another bundle of joy was born to my brother and sister-in-law
 Got engaged!
Whew, what a year!

2012 was one of the best yet, due in most part to the culmination of my love story, my engagement. I also graduated college and landed a job teaching the 1st grade, which I am beyond grateful for. I started this blog, as well, as my most favorite fashion outlet where I express my personal style and daily on-goings. Lastly, I read through the entire Bible this year which was an amazing experience that I grew to look forward to more and more each day. That is saying a lot considering my last attempt at a year long devotional looked a little something like this...


That's right, 4 years strong and still not finished! Yikes!
In 2012 I took a different route than that book I had begun, I tech-ed out and started a YouVersion plan. I read the Bible along with my plan and I accompanied it with the SOAP Bible study I learned from my pastor. To SOAP is to: Scripture (write a verse out of the passage that was memorable), Observation (figure out what happened before and after that passage), Application (how do you relate to the passage), Prayer (write out prayers). This truly added to and changed my walk with Jesus. I am diving into 2013 with this beauty...