Silly things

Some times I do some pretty silly things.  Say, for instance, spending 20 minutes taking photos of myself with a self-timer only to realize that I forgot to put my jewelry on.  Oops!!

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Some colors are more equal than others

I usually think I look awful in red, but this deeper cranberry color always tends to catch my eye.  I've learned that jewel tones complement my skin tone better than most brights.

Are there any colors that you think just don't suit you?  You know...colors that you put on and just feel like, how shall I say, bleh?  Hear my sad story [enter violins playing somber music]...

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V-Day and a double-duty outfit

Hello, lovelies!  I hope you had a fantabulous V-Day.  I took the day off from blogging to enjoy all my free time with mi amor.

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Night out

Last night, I attended a bachelor/bachelorette party.  The guys and gals ate dinner at separate restaurants, and then we all met up at Pete's Dueling Piano Bar.  Afterward, some of us when to the bachelorette's apartment to hang out some more.

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What's in a dress?

From the moment I picked this dress off the rack, I knew it would become a favorite.  Almost every time I put an outfit together, I'm drawn to this flowery frock.  I've resisted the urge to repeat this dress over and over, but today I thought the time had come to let it see daylight again.

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Indoor photos and more snow

I kept yesterday's outfit clean and simple.  I wasn't at all in a fussy mood.  I do love this plum color of the shirt, though.  I'm a big fan of jewel tones.

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An emerging favorite

This white lace skirt has been one of my favorites to remix this season.  I was excited when I picked it up on a thrifting venture in December for just $3 with the tags still attached, but it's proven to be even more versatile than I thought. You can see the other ways I've worn it here and here.

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Overcoming testosterone

So everybody keeps talking about this football game that happened yesterday.  What gives?

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Success!!

I did it!  I braved the cold!

I've never seen snow like this in Texas!  It's incredible!

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It's June!

And by June, I of course mean my wonderful pup.  I'm sure I've mentioned it before, but our adorable little dog was a wedding gift, and since Caleb and I married in June, we named our sweet girl after the memorable month.  June is a wonderful companion, and she keeps me company while I study, work, and do, well, everything else I do around the house.  In fact, she's sleeping on my lap as I type.  She's so precious.

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A [slightly] warmer day

After much frustration, I got the memory card to work...hooray!

I am beyond excited to get things kicking again!!  However, today I spent the day in my pajamas.  Winter has attacked Texas with a mighty force.

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The big 5-0

Fortunately, I'm not talking about my age...

Welcome to my 50th post!!

Sorry, again, for the lack of content this week.  I'd love to bore you with explanations, but I'll save that for another post and make up for it with an outfit.

I've been a little enamored with some of my thrifted pieces lately, and yesterday I was drawn to a more recent thrift purchase: an oversized vintage sweater.  There's not much to it - it's just super comfy.  This makes it perfect for sitting through 3 hours of class.  In fact, I've really been gravitating toward super comfy pieces in general.  

And while we're on the topic, I'll point out that you don't have to be bogged down in sweat pants and a faded hoodie to feel comfortable.  That's what I love about fashion - there's always an alternative.  Next time you're craving a day in sweats, I challenge you to search your closet for something equally comfortable, but more fashion-forward and true to your aesthetic.  I promise your closet won't disappoint.

sweater - vintage, thrifted

leggings - Kohl's

boots - Madden Girl, via DSW

sunnies - J.Lo, via TJ Maxx

purse - Ecko Red, via Ross

ring - Forever 21

necklace - handmade, available soon at Splendiferously Yours

Comfy and cold

Howdy, there!  I hope your weekend is off to a fabulous start.  Caleb and I kicked off our weekend by watching way too many episodes of 30 Days on Netflix.  Once we get hooked on something, it's hard to break the habit.  Good thing our vices are merely television series!

Moving right into fashion...  I wore this outfit to class the night the front came in.  I kept it comfy because, well, class is nearly three hours long, and while I am so excited to study globalization on Wednesday nights, sitting that long in one place isn't exactly exhilarating.  It's not unusual to catch me sitting cross-legged in class or see my knees pulled up to my chest as I lean on them pensively (my brain works better that way), so jeans were a wise choice.  I'll inevitably stray from this, since I find myself attracted to dresses and skirts more often than practicality permits me, but I thought I'd stick to a flash-free ensemble for the first night.  (And I promise I sit more lady-like when I dress the part.)

Enough philosophical ramblings about my choice - it was darn comfy.  I wanted this cardi the moment I saw it.  It's perfectly baggy, and I'm actually wearing a sweater underneath, so it provided plenty of warmth.  The scarf, which was part of my Christmas gift from Caleb, is super soft, so I quite enjoyed fiddling with it throughout the day.  What do you think?  Did he pick a good one out? 

And how are you surviving the cold, lovelies?  I was born in the Mediterranean and raised in Texas, so I find myself to be entirely cold-blooded.  In other words, I'm freezing my hiney off in this current chill.  I suppose it's better to be cold-blooded than cold-hearted, so all is well, I suppose.

cardi - Jessica Simpson, via Ross

sweater - Moda International, via BHFO Express e-Bay store

skinny jeans - The Limited, via TJ Maxx

shoes - Aldo

scarf - via Macy's, gifted

sunnies - The Gap, via TJ Maxx

purse - Nine West, via Ross

A little explanation

Sorry for the lack of content this week.  I have fibromyalgia, and I'm especially sensitive to climate changes.  With the weather going loco lately, I haven't been feeling all that well.  I finally started to feel better Tuesday (when I wore this outfit), and then another front came in last night.  I felt awful yesterday.

Luckily, an epsom salt bath with an aspercream rub down from the hubby helped relieve some of my achiness, and I do feel a lot better today.  Here's hoping that it stays that way!!  

On a lighter note, I love these tights!  Aren't they fun?!

I hope your week is going magnificently so far.  Tomorrow's Friday...get excited!

dress - via Ross

cardi - Old Navy

belt - Kenneth Cole Reaction, via TJ Maxx

tights - Candie's, via Kohl's

boots - via Rack Room Shoes

ring, earrings - Forever 21

A black replacement

My little sister, Sarah, and I tried to see Black Swan for the second time yesterday, and, for the second time, we were turned away due to projector issues.  Woe is us.

Instead of wallowing in our sorrow for the second day in a row, we soared to the other end of the movie genre spectrum and saw True Grit, since Sarah had been wanting to see that, as well.  I'd never seen the original, so I had nothing to compare it to, but I thought it was a decent movie.  It definitely wasn't the Natalie Portman flick I'd been craving, but I guess I'll save that review for another time.  I will see you one day, Black Swan!!

In the mean time, here's a black shirt.  Okay, so it has white polka dots, but close enough.

blouse - via TJ Maxx

cami - Lauren Conrad for Kohl's

jeans - The Limited, via TJ Maxx

boots - Madden Girl, via DSW (now super cheap!)

earrings - Daisy Fuentez for Kohl's

ring - Forever 21

belt - vintage Anne Klein, thrifted

dog - Franklin, half dachsund, half stranger-in-the-night

(the original pup, stolen by my father when I left for college)

photos taken by Sarah Moore



A little bit of cheese

Ya dig the saddle?

Last night, my sisters, niece, mom, and I visited some friends of the family, Rachel and Ruby.  We hung out at their ranch and played the Michael Jackson game for Wii, which, surprisingly, I was pretty darn good at, and ate at a local Italian place, where I had a killer calzone.  Before I left, Rachel, snapped some photos of me - fun ranch props included.

I felt a little cheesy, but let's face it...I take pictures of myself and have a fashion blog - I'm a cheesy person.  But, hey, at least I'm in good company.  :)

As for the skirt I'm wearing, you saw it here, but I decided to remix it!  Which look do you prefer?

sweater - Moda International, via BHFO Outlet on e-Bay

skirt - Target, thrifted

tights, bird ring - Charlotte Russe

socks, flower hair clip - Forever 21

boots - Diba, via DSW

blazer - Banana Republic, thrifted

birdcage necklace - Forever 21, via Plato's Closet

pearl earrings - little shop in Key West

photos taken by Rachel Paredez