a little break

Dress: Borrowed from my friend Emily (Urban Outfitters) // Blazer: Anthropologie // Shoes: Urban Outfitters 

Jewelry: Forever 21

I know, I know, I am a total slacker in the blogging world. I don't know how some of you do it. I haven't had any time over the last few weeks to get a serious post up or even really be on the computer, its been killing me. This post is a break from the 30 for 30, I attended a friends wedding last night and though I had planned on my dress being a part of my 30 items I have decided not to make it. I'll talk more about the challenge in my next post, a lot to update about that. The Smith-Davey wedding was beautiful and we all had a blast. Though the weather was rainy, damp, and cold it was still perfect. Adrienne, you looked amazing, and so did you, Garrett. Congrats guys, I am so happy for the both you! Thanks for sharing your incredibly special day with us.

Rick Smith giving his beautiful daughter away

Kelly and I enjoying the reception

Loving my new Paper Camera app

Saturdays

Tank: Urban Outfitters // Cami: Hand-me-down // Skirt: Urban Outfitters // Shoes: Thrifted // Bag: Thrifted 
Jewelry: Forever 21

I did it! Two posts in one day. Giving myself a pat on the back, yay me! Today, I got to hang out with my sister and her family. We rode our bikes down to the little lake, hung out for awhile and snapped a few outfit pics. Later, after the boys' naps, we had a water balloon fight, took the kids to the park and went to get ice cream. It was a perfect summer Saturday. Have I mentioned how much I love summer? I am now exhausted. Good night to you all!

Jackie, my sis, and me

Makayla, my niece, and me

Top: American Apparel // Skirt: Homemade reconstructed men's shirt // Shoes: Urban Outfitters // Belt: Thrifted

Hat: Thrifted // Sunnies: Forever 21 // Jewelrey: from my childhood

I am very happy how this skirt turned out. I picked up a men's chambray shirt for free (yay!) at the my school's yard sale on Sunday and knew from the moment I saw it that it would be my new skirt. I'm not as excited about the grey top with the skirt, though. Anybody have a good outfit suggestion? I tried a white top first, but it just didn't feel special. I have a busy weekend of sewing ahead, hopefully a new dress for me and a fixed up dress for a friend comes out of it. I will also be deciding what I will be making for my next giveaway. 30 followers! You guys are awesome. Stayed tuned for further giveaway news and announcements. 

x

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?

x

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!

Here comes the sun

Top: Modcloth // Skirt: 418 (Local Boutique) // Shoes: Sam Edelman // Belt: Thrifted // Necklace: DIY

Mexico is amazing. Warm weather, super sunny, and no snow. We are all having a great time, especially Dexter. I haven't seen him this happy and excited ever. We are just so happy to be here. We went to catch our flight out of Grand Junction on Friday morning, we were even the first ones there, and it had mechanical problems. It was over an hour late getting off the ground making us miss our connection flight to Mazatlan. No more flights for the rest of the day out of Phoenix to Mazatlan. We had to stay over night. We made the best of it, enjoyed the heat and ate some very yummy Indian food. We finally arrived yesterday afternoon and have been going nonstop since. Today is my dad's birthday, we had a very yummy buffet brunch this morning and have just been enjoying the beach and pool this afternoon. I don't think I am going to post outfit pics to many times while I am on vacation, but I promise to get all my outfits from the trip on here after I return home.

Umm...could I be any whiter in these photos?

: : BONUS DEXTER POST : :

Top: Old Navy // Shorts: Old Navy // Shoes: Koala Kids // Sunglasses: Target