Busy Bee

Top: Urban Outfitters // Jeans: Gap // Shoes: Thrifted // Bag: Thrifted // Earrings: DIY

Hello friends. This will be my only post this week guys. I feel like such a slacker. It has been so crazy busy with work and projects and tomorrow I am heading to Denver for a little trip to see my sis and her kids, friends, and go to the zoo. I have been wanting to take Dex for a couple of months now. It's going to be fun few days. But when I get back, I will have some great outfit posts, a giveaway post (it's about time!), and though I am a little late to join in, I plan on doing the 30 for 30 challenge (for more info, go here). I started this here little blog for the challenge back in February. It was a great experience and I learned a lot about shopping my closet and really getting creative with dressing. I'm pretty excited to do it again and especially now that it's summer. So, tune back in on Monday! I will miss you all dearly.

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You're wearing that?

Blazer: Anthropologie // Tank: American Apparel // Jeans: Gap // Boots: DSW (DIY) // Bag: Thrifted // Rings: Forever 21

The weekend is over, it flew by. I wore this outfit on Saturady to meet up with the Emilys to celebrate my birthday (better late than never). Emily R. and I ate a very yummy dinner at the Secret Stash then met up with Emily A. at Kochevar's for a few drinks. I rarely go out now, so when I do it's a pretty big deal. I dress up. I caught the bus down to town to meet the girls and you should of seen the looks I got. They were full on "What the F are you wearing?" I just smile. The weird part is, I'm not wearing anything extreme. I guess thats what you should expect in a small town. 

Do you ever feel people judge you because you actually put a little effort into looking nice?

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Black and Blue

Top: J. Crew // Jeans: BDG via Urban Outfitters // Boots: DSW (DIY alter) // Bag: Thrifted (for $0.50!!) // Belt: J.Crew // Necklace: DIY

Happy weekend to everyone! I was very excited to try out my new ankle boots I made yesterday (found here). Received a lot of complements. I love it when I create something and can say, "Oh, I made them!" I think it annoys people, oh well. They are perfect for this time of year, so much mud around. I'm looking back over these photos and realize that I am not smiling (the photographer and I were having creative differences). I do not look so good with a scowl on my face. Will work on that.

Ok, so the always amazing Brittany from No Two Fish gave me the One Lovely Blog Award! I am so honored, first time my little blog has been awarded. So the rules of the award are to share seven random facts about myself and then award other lovely blogs. Lets see what I got...

1. I lived and taught English in Taiwan for 4 years.
2. I can still speak a bit of Mandarin.
3. I have one little sister.

4. I had my tonsils removed when I was 27 (not fun).
5. I only eat grilled cheese sandwiches with maple syrup.
6. I'm like 60% Scottish (my dad is Scottish and my mom is part)
7. Me and BF have the most incredible son in the world (seriously), his name is Dexter (we call him Dex, too) and he is about 14 months old.

(ok, that was hard)

And the lovely blogs I award are:
the other emily // Lulu Letty // blushing ambition // off of broadway
Steffys Pros and Cons // Between Laundry Days
The Daily Nickel // Casual and Clueless // My Greatest Hits

If you have been awarded, share seven facts about yourself and pass the award to other lovely bloggers!

DIY: Ankle Boot

I know, I know, it's been awhile since I have posted anything. It has been a crazy week. It's always hard to get back to life after an amazing vacation. To top it off, it's been snowing all week. The weather has finally cleared and the sun is out. To celebrate, I am bringing you my first DIY post. Yeah! I have been in love with Annabel's boots from Blushing Ambition, found her's but they were a little too far out of my price range. I then saw on A Pair and a Spare that someone cut their own boots to make ankle boots. I then realized that I had the perfect pair of boots that I loved but never wore anymore (weird mid-calf length).

Supplies:

• Boots you still love but no longer wear
• Scissors
• Measuring tape

Directions:

Measure how much you want to cut off, do the same for each boot. Cut off excess material. Wear.

 

 

I am so happy how these turned out. I love them.

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Jacket: Nordstrom, $49 //  Top: Modcloth, $34 // Shorts: Forever 21, $9.50 // Shoes: Cooperative via UO, $49 

Tights: Old Navy, $6.99 // Necklace: Vintage pin turned into necklace, DIY

These shorts are short! Didn't realize how short till I was out of the house and at work teaching little ones (great role model here). Not my favorite outfit, but I have dying to wear this shirt. I have great things planned for this shirt. Not much more to say today, so I am signing off. 

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