the summer of hats

Top: Urban Outfitters // Skirt: Refashioned men's top // Shoes: Thrifted // Hat: Urban Outfitters 

Necklaces: Forever 21 & Childhood heirloom

Happy weekend, everyone! Sorry I didn't get this up yesterday. Babysat till super late and had no access to the internet. Maybe I'll get a second post up with day 3's outfit, you lucky duck. Oh, that reminds me that Dexter loves the word duck right now and all that rhymes with it (yes, that includes the f-word). When planning outfits for the challenge I actually did not plan this one. It just kind of came together yesterday and I have to say, I love it. I knew I wanted to wear my new hat, but that was it. I am not off to a strong start, but maybe I am saving all the best for later. Go out with a bang! I have recently acquired 4 new hats and am very happy to be wearing them this summer. Ok, I am off to enjoy the summer sun. I hope everyone's weather is as beautiful as mine!

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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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picnics

Vest: Thrifted // Tank: Urban Outfitters // Skirt: Target // Shoes: Thrifted // Scarf: Thrifted // Jewelry: from my childhood

Yesterday, we had our first picnic of the year. The weather was perfect, Dexter was awesome, and I just loved laying in the grass staring at the bright blue sky. This is why I put up with 7 months of winter, the summer here couldn't be prettier.

I have had this skirt for years and in the past have had a hard time finding outfits for it. I scored the vest on Saturday at the Stepping Stones yard sale (along with some other amazing finds which I'll be sharing with you all week). This vest was meant for this skirt. I love the combo together. I haven't rocked a jean vest since freshman year of high school, '96. How could I pass this beauty up at a yard sale for pennies on the dollar? A great addition to my closet.

You guys score anything amazing at a yard sale or thrift shop or a friend's hand me down?

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Red, white, blue...and baby

Tank: Target // Skirt: Target // Shoes: Urban Outfitters // Earrings: H&M // Ring: Forever 21

Bag: Avion De Papier (bought while living in Taiwan)

I am realizing that during the summer, I will be lucky to get 3 to 4 outfits each week. I'll be working 3 days a week during the summer at my preschool, but it's no longer a school but more like a day camp. I will not be dressing as nice to work on those days, clothes could become ruined and I will be doing lots of hiking. I'm sure there will be the occasional outfit that I will just have to share though. My days off of work, I'll be making up for those days at work.

Kelly called this outfit frooffy...is that even a word (side note, I did google it and it's in the urban dictionary)? I bought this skirt almost a year ago, when I still had most of the baby weight. I took it in quite a bit this past weekend and am very happy with the end result. I really like the two different blues together with the pops of red. Red, white and blue must be my new favorite color combo. I bought the canvas bag almost 8 years ago and probably haven't used it in 4. I kind of forgot about it. Saw it the other day and feel like I can't use any other bags at the moment. I have too many bags.  

I want you all to meet Karoline. Isn't she gorgeous?

Karoline Teocalli Angel

7 lbs 6 oz & 20 1/4 inches

May 30, 2011

My super good friends, Katie and Josh, welcomed Karoline into the world Monday afternoon. I am beyond happy for them (I actually can't keep from crying tears of joy every time I talk to them). Mom and baby are super healthy and doing great. I wish they lived here, why did you guys have to move away? But it's ok, they are a short 4 hour drive away and hopefully I will be there in the next couple of weeks to meet the newest Angel (does she not have the most wonderful last name ever?). I have already set up a prearranged marriage between Dexter and Karoline, they have no say whatsoever. Of course, they will probably end up being more like brother and sister.  

storms a brewin'

Top: Urban Outfitters // Jeans: BDG via Urban Outfitters // Shoes: Minnetonka // Earrings: DIY

It thundered today. I love thunder. It reminds me of the giant thunderstorms of my youth growing up in Houston. The heavy winds and rain pounding on your window, it was very magical. I miss the colossal rainstorms. It just doesn't rain like that here.

I have goal for this blog this week, post at least 4 different outfits. One down, 3 to go. Maybe I'll be on it all week. That is a challenge. I was very prepared yesterday and planned all my outfits for the week, or at least the main parts of them. It makes getting dressed a millions times easier in the morning when its all layed out for you, ready to go. I bought this top as a birthday gift to myself. I don't own a button white shirt. I simple basic that I should have, so I got this instead. Its technically a white button-up shirt. I love how flowy and breezy it is.

Need movie recommendations for Netflix. We have nothing in our queue. Not a thing. Any kind would be amazing. Thanks!

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