Black and Blue

sweater: thrifted, skirt: ???(old), boots: walmart (old)

So, it's Friday, y'all. And for your viewing pleasure I have an outfit I wore grocery shopping last week. I have to admit, unless it is absolutely freezing outside, I would far rather be wearing a skirt or dress. I do realize that it appears that I am mixing my navy and black (which is no longer the faux pas it once was), but I promise it is actually a very dark wash denim skirt. And even if it is still a faux pas, I actually kind of like the contrast of the red and black and navy. What do you think? Faux pas or fashionable?

Stripes and Sweaters

sweater & scarf: thrifted, dress: old navy, boots: walmart

So, I just realized there is a puppy but in the top picture. Nice. ;) I am wearing a men's sweater that I thrifted several years ago. And I am shocked to discover this is the first time it has been on the blog. I wear it all. the. time. It is super soft and warm and cozy. My typical at home outfit is usually a cozy sweater and a pair of sweater pants (like sweats but sweater material) or one of my hubby's ancient flannel shirts and leggings. Classy, I know. Anywho. This sweater actually gets a ton of wear. But obviously I like it like this better. Anyone else out there wear men's clothes? Am I the only one? Eh. Whatever.

Have a wonderful weekend, lovelies!

Unmemorable except for a Grammy Scarf

coat: thrifted, blouse: target, skirt: dillards, boots: payless

what is my child doing?!

Happy Wednesday, friends! I am pretty sure that my kiddo is fighting a bad guy. I don't actually remember. In fact, I remember wearing this outfit, but I don't remember when or for what. So. I am wearing one of my grammy's many silk scarves. That always makes my day.

Hope you are having a wonderful week!

Linking up: The Pleated Poppy, Transatlantic Blonde and Create Hope Inspire.

Ugly Stools and Pretty Vests

vest: cato, blouse: tjmaxx(old), jeans & boots: walmart

And it's Wednesday. Hope y'all are having a wonderful week. I have to say I found a new place inside to take pictures that has plenty of natural light. Welcome to my dining area. And say hello to the ugliest stool known to mankind. It lives in my house. I used to keep a cover on it. Then I had a kid. He loves this stool. And the pretty cover? Heaven only knows what happened to it. Happily for me, I have a beautiful and cozy fur vest to make up for thaving the ugliest stool ever.

Linking up with Transatlantic Blonde, The Pleated Poppy and Create Hope Inspire.

Sweet Babies and Lace Tights

tee: gap, skirt: cato, boots: payless (old)

tweed blazer: target (old)

faux leather jacket: walmart (old)

Happy New Year's Eve, lovelies! I hope you had a wonderful holiday. We enjoyed some good time with family and spoiled the daylights out of our little dude. Man, Christmas is sooo much fun with a four year old. And I am blessed with a very sweet little guy who happily thanked every one for his presents. Then the following morning climbed in bed with us first thing in the morning and told us that he had gotten everything he wanted and that he loved all his presents. Seriously. Such a sweet little man. He makes his mama's heart proud.

This is actually what I wore on our date to see The Hobbit. Because lace tights just scream date attire to me. ;) I took both the tweed jacket and the leather jacket along and didn't end up wearing either one due to the warmth of the day. Which look do you like best? Lady or Rocker?

Linking up with Monday Mingle, YOLO and Visible Monday!

An Outfit to See Santa

cardi: cato (old), chambray: thrifted, dress: target (old), leggings & boots: walmart (old)

mini bubble necklace

Happy Friday, friends! To all of you who have started following in the last couple of weeks, welcome! I am so glad to have you along for the ride. ;)

This is what I wore to take the kiddo to the Enchanted Forest in Memphis where he got to see Santa. It was freezing cold that day so layers were necessary. I had originally planned to wear just the dress and cardi, but I ended up wanting and extra layer. This is one of those outfits that I am not crazy about how it looks in the pictures. I think my longer chambray blouse would have worked better. But, you live and learn. ;) What do you think?

Hope you have a wonderful weekend! We are making Christmas treats - cookies, holly wreaths, apple butter and all kinds of yumminess. ;)

Linking up with All Things Chic, Casual Friday, Blonde Episodes and Favorite Frock Friday!

Stripes and Bubbles and Boots, Oh My

vest & dress: old navy, boots: walmart (old), necklace: cato

my mini bubble necklace

Happy Wednesday, lovelies! I am finally beginning to feel human again. ;) I wore this last week to go grocery shopping. And yes, I am wearing my cargo vest from old navy again. With my stripe dress from old navy, no less. Clearly I am a walking advertisement for old navy today. ;) And I have finally jumped on the bubble necklace band wagon. Although I am taking baby steps. This little burgundy necklace came from Cato's and I love the color and the smaller size. Don't get me wrong, I love the big bold bubble necklace, but this size is just perfect. ;)

Hope y'all are having a wonderful week. ;)

Linking up with Transatlantic Blonde, The Pleated Poppy and Wardrobe Wednesday!

Comfy, Cozy & Content

Happy Tuesday, y'all! Let me first take this opportunity to let you know that I am aware that this ginormous cozy sweater is not the most flattering item of clothing. That said, it is one of the most comfy. It is soooo warm and soft and it covers my rear. I'm going to be real here. I realize that the entire fashion world believes that everything we wear should make us look taller and slimmer and more fabulous. Here's the thing. I am not tall. I am not slim. And I am very ordinary (not fabulous). And while I am always happy to look my best, my appearance is just not the most important thing in my life. (I realize how contradictory this is considering I have a style blog.) I spent most of my twenties believing the lie that my worth as a woman was tied up in the way that I looked. In spite of the fact that I had a husband who loved me for the woman I am and not the way I look, I felt ugly. I just didn't live up to the image. You know the one. The sexy, perfect, airbrushed model in the magazine. I will never be that. After I had my kiddo I probably looked worse than I ever have in my life. (Having babies does really bad things to bodies, especially petite bodies that don't have room.) But, I was born to be a mother. And for the first time in years I felt good about myself. I  began to realize how unimportant my appearance is in the grand scheme of things. And how absurd it is to be so worried about being 'sexy' when I already have the best man in the world love me. And that my worth as person, as woman is so much deeper than my skin. I am a child of God, created in His image. He has given me a purpose on this earth and a family to love and be loved by. And so, while I still struggle with feeling chubby, hating my hair, bemoaning my acne (in my 30s for pete's sake!) and sometimes wishing I looked better, the truth is, I have mostly come to a point of contentment with me. In all my imperfections.  What was the point of all that? Just that sometimes I want to wear comfy clothes that feel good. And this sweater makes me feel good, whether it makes me look good or not. ;)

(I realize this makes my dieting and exercising sound hypocritical, but I am petite and my body doesn't deal well with extra weight. It makes my joints hurt and I end up exhausted and miserable and unable to keep up with my very active preschooler.)

Do you ever wear unflattering clothing because it is comfy or makes you feel good?

Linking up with Watch What I'm Wearing and Real Girl Style.

Tweed & Tights

Happy Monday, lovelies! We had a drastic weather change this weekend (from 80 to 40 in a few hours) so tights were definitely called for on Sunday! ;) I pulled out my tweed jacket from seven or so years ago and paired it with some yellow and black for an outfit that was warm and chic. I was raised in such a way that it has to be below freezing for me to feel comfortable wearing pants to church on Sunday mornings so tights are a big player in my cool weather wardrobe. I wish these showed up better as they have a cool geometrical pattern to them. When I am wearing a black skirt and black boots I like my tights to have a little texture to them. :) They also entertain the kiddo. ;)

Linking up with Monday Mingle, YOLO and Visible Monday and of course Marionberry's Trend of the Month - Tights!

Stepford Style

Happy Friday!

I actually wore this last Friday for my kiddo's field trip to the Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze. We had a ball even though it was freezing and windy! ;) I was quite cozy in my sweater and boots though, even though I was the only one not wearing the local mom's uniform of Razorback/Yellowjacket tee, bootcut jeans and toms. The. only. one. Sartorially speaking, life in a small town stinks. I am a Razorback fan, but do not own a single tee shirt and while I think Toms are cool, I can't afford them. I also have something against dressing just like everyone else. Seriously y'all, it was a little like the Stepford mom's club. I miss the big city. ;)

Anybody else out there living in a tiny town? What's the style like?

Linking up with All Things Chic, Casual Friday and Blonde Episodes.

How to Fallify a Summer Dress

 

Happy Monday, pretty ladies!

My first boot outfit of the season! I totally loved this outfit which was directly inspired by this one. My cute coral dress from this summer with stripes and my crazy comfy flat boots plus some gigantically dangly black earrings equals an outfit that was comfy and casual and cute. This is also one of the ways I stretch my clothing budget. A summer dress can be worn all year round with some layering. I buy far more summer dresses than long sleeve ones simply because I can wear them all year.

Do you wear your summer dresses in the fall and winter?

Linking up with YOLO, Monday Mingle and Visible Monday!