Back to School

Skirt and Sweater-JCrew, Blouse-Equipment, Boots-Aldo, Necklaces-EmersonMade,
Watch-Coach, Bracelets-Target, gift, maui, Earrings-Limited

When I awoke this morning, there was a chill in the air. It reminded me of the first day of school. The time of year when the nights are cooler, but warm during the day. It's the time of year that makes me want to break out all my fall clothes, but I know it's still August and I should be savoring summer. With that said, I went for it and wore some of my new fall finds. It seemed like the perfect day to dress a bit warmer. Even our puppy didn't want to get out of bed this am. She was snuggled up tight in her bed.  I know it won't last, it will get hotter again and then we'll hit the tundra freeze. But I'll know I had today and if felt just like it did years ago, on that first day of school. I wish Fall was a longer season, it really is my favorite time of year.

Librarian

Blouse-Target, Cami & pants-Limited, Sweater-JCrew, Shoes-Nine West, Watch-Coach, Bracelet-local,
Necklaces-limited and macy's, earrings-limited, belt-limited

I felt very "librarian" today. I don't know why. Maybe it's the wide legged pants with the long grandpa like cardigan? All I needed was a pair of specs and the look would've been nailed. I had laser eye surgery a few years back when I found out I wouldn't be able to wear contacts ever again. I loved my glasses (I had sooooo many pairs), but didn't love the fact that I would have to wear them ALL the time. Laser surgery it was and I haven't looked back! HA, pun intended! But, I do find myself gazing at glasses and contemplating buying them with clear lenses for fashion sake. Is that wrong? I think they can be a great accessory. What do you think? 

30 for 30 {Day 23-Mustard Remix}

Dress-Anthropologie, Blouse-Target, Sweater-Gap, Tights-Hue, Boots-Aldo, Belt-Target,Green Necklace-Target,
Blue Necklace-Gift, Earrings-Macy's

This dress has become a favorite in my remix list. I've had to restrain myself from wearing it all the time. And to think...prior to this remix I rarely wore it. I found it a few summers ago on clearance at Anthropologie. It was one of those finds you buy simply because the price is too good to pass up. Turns out, it was a good investment, but I would have never known unless I had done this challenge. Do you have something in your closet that has been brought back to life by this challenge? 

Check out the ways I've remixed this dress in the past month:

30 for 30 {Day 18-French Bee}

I'm channeling a french bumble bee today, but I like it. Anytime I wear my black/white striped tee, I feel very Parisian. Pairing it with my mustard dress makes me feel a bit like a bumble bee. Hence, French Bee. We had brunch plans at our friend Hadley's house. But this wasn't just any brunch. This was a California White Wine tasting brunch. Each of us brought a CA white wine for the group to try. That's 11 bottles of wine at 11am. Yikes!  Good thing we had tons of food to go with that wine. We've been to Hadley's wine parties before and I must say, they are Fabulous!! This was no exception. The party started promptly at 11a.m. and we finally headed home at 6:30p.m. How's that for a power brunch?!? We had a great time and found a few wines we absolutely loved (the mimosas weren't half bad either!). The quiche was to die for. He had it catered from a local grocery store and I must say, it was worth the gazillion fat grams it must have contained. I don't think I've ever had a quiche so rich and creamy...pure cream was used in that baby I'm sure. 

As the wine and mimosas kicked in afternoon wore on, we broke out the camera and tripod. Nothing says afternoon fun like group shots using self timer! We got some classic shots - see for yourself:

30 for 30 {Day 8 - Colored Tights}

Dress-Anthropologie, Blouse-JCrew, Cami-Target, Tights-Target, Boots-Aldo, Necklace-Juicy Couture, Belt-Target,
Watch-Coach, Earrings-Forlove 21, Ring- BCBG

I did it. I wore colored tights today. Not as bold as the purple I wanted to wear on Monday, but still...they were blue. They do look a bit smurf blue in my pictures though. I don't recall them looking this bright at work today. Maybe it's just me. This is the my second wearing of this dress (see my first outfit here) and I'm really glad I chose it as part of my 30 items. It hadn't seen any rotation in my regular wear, but now I find myself uncovering more to wear with it each day. I've had to hold myself back from wearing it twice in one week.