Big Flower Boom Boom

Romper: E.Leigh's

Necklace: Francesca's

Shoes: Express

*Title courtesy of Chris*

Honestly, if you're looking for a great summer staple piece for your closet, this romper is it! Floral is huge right now and coupled with the long sleeve combo of this romper, you really can't go wrong. 

Also, you can't tell from the picture but the material is polyester and spandex which makes it extremely breathable and great for all sizes. 

Personally, I LOVE having to choose one item to wear in the morning. It takes the early morning decision making out of my routine. Typically I'm struggling to match a top to a bottom or, in many cases, I have one clean top and no clean bottoms to match. The only catch (per Chris) is "you look nice but you're going to have a hard time peeing in that thing today." Really Chris? At least he put the "you look nice" in front of it. Yes, disclaimer, rompers are hard to pee in. Other than that I think this floral romper has completely changed my overall opinion on rompers. Rompers= Victory.

What are your opinions on rompers??

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Punk and Preppy

So, if you hadn't noticed yet, I finally got my hair done. Going dark for fall...and also because it means I get to save money by not highlighting my hair every 6 weeks.

Top: E.Leigh's
Pants: E.Leigh's
Shoes: Target
Bracelet: Excessory Exchange

Sometimes all you need is a simple graphic tee and nice quality, high waisted black shorts. I've paired these with leopard flats and gold jewelry, but you could easily add a brightly colored statement necklace for a pop of color. You can't tell, but this is the softest tee I've ever worn. Best thing is, since it's all from my new workplace, I can wear it to work whenever I want.

Would you style it like this, or pair it with a pop of color?

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Lace & Patterns

Gurrrlll, get that hair done! I mean, seriously. If I wasn't spending a ton on moving expenses, this hair would be tended to this weekend! Just a disclaimer.

Top: Francesca's

Skirt: Francesca's

Necklace: Francesca's

Shoes: Bamboo brand

Bracelet: Excessory Exchange

I tried to locate these pieces online, but I'm assuming they are so new that Francesca's doesn't have them posted yet. Say hello to my job winning outfit. Yep, that's right. I wore this outfit for my third and final interview for my new job, and guess what, it's now my new lucky outfit.

Check out my new job and giveaway here. Don't forget to enter to win $350 cash!

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What I Wore Thursday???...

So sorry that my outfit post is a day late, but I think I'm forgiven given the fact that yesterday you were offered a chance to win $350 CASH! Umm, yes please. Missed it?! Enter here!

Also, you really can't be mad because I'm giving you three outfits today! No matter what your plans are for Fourth of July, or who they are with, there's an outfit for them all!

Date Night

Necklace: Riffraff

Dress: Impressions 

Boots: Famous Footwear (Steve Madden)

Girl's Night

Necklace: Baublebar.com

Top: c/o my sister (Charlotte Russe-old)

Jeans: American Eagle

Shoes: Maurices (Steve Madden-old)

Family Night

Necklace: Riffraff

Top: Loft

Shorts: Loft

Sandals: Express

My plans for tonight involve all of the above (family, Chris, and Whitney). Pretty sure some of my dad's homemade steaks, some intense card games, and a few fireworks are on the agenda for tonight. Therefore, the third option will probably be what I go with (family night). Comfy is best.

What are your plans for the Fourth??? What red, white, and blue outfit do you have picked out??

Don't forget to enter to win a custom blog design and $350 cash!

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Branson Bound

Have you seen "She's Out of My League"--you know the part where the whole family is in the "Branson bound" neon shirts??? Okay, I decided to go with that bright theme on my travel outfit for this weekend. Yep, you heard me right, going to meet the family in Branson. Be jelly!

Cardigan: StitchFix

Top: Francesca's

Shorts: Charlotte Russe

Shoes: Express

Bag: Better Life Bags

Hat: Target

Necklace: Kate Spade Saturday (shortened by me)

Bracelet: Excessory Exchange

What's your "go to" travel outfit??

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Peach and Florals

So, I ordered this top and shorts from Impressions as one of my engagement picture outfits. I had Lenae snap a couple of pictures of it after I tried it on because I LOVED it, but it just didn't fit me right. The top was a little snug, as were the shorts. I'm sending it back and am going to just go with a dress for the engagement pictures to be on the safe side, but I wanted you to see how adorable this outfit was and let you know where I bought it from! 

Check out all of this AMAZING jewelry- courtesy of Excessory Exchange (minus the kick-a engagement ring...thanks Chris)!

The earrings, necklace, two bracelets, and the green ring are all from Excessory Exchange and, if this outfit had fit, would have gone PERFECTLY with it for future occasions. I can't say enough good things about this company. The owners are awesome and get back to any questions in a prompt manner.

Y'all know me, I can't pass up a good deal and when I came across their company and saw that all of their jewelry was under about $25, I was thrilled! It might be hard to tell but the necklace is adorable with it's little bee on the flower. In addition, the gold bracelet is magnetic, therefore staying in place all day long. The ring actually fits any finger, which is hard to find nowadays, and the coral bracelet- I mean, let's get real, anything coral or mint is HOT, HOT, HOT this season! Grab them before it's too late!

Hop on over and check out all of the other pieces they have to offer! They are currently working on getting their webpage up and running, so get your pieces before they are seen by millions over the web!

Don't forget to enter to win some of this fabulous jewelry here and also, there's a nail polish giveaway going on here.

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Arrows and a Fedora

hat: Target $11

dress: Francesca's $34

purse & shoes: Charming Charlie $25 (combined)

So...the hat doesn't completely match, but it's a fedora, so I'm wearing it anyway. In fact, I'm not typically a hat person, but I've been wearing this bad boy every time I go to the pool. I think I like it and it keeps my face from getting burned.<--Oh yes, I felt the burn this weekend. "Intermittent clouds" won't be as harsh for you. ahhhh, wrong again!

While I'm tending to my battle wounds burns, this dress allows breathing room to all my well-needed areas. My knees and thighs aren't rubbing against fabric. The fabric on the dress is a lightweight, non-hugging material that helps with the burns on my shoulders, arms, food baby stomach, and speed bumps chest.

Anyway, enough about my failed attempt at "daywalking," as the Vampire Diaries fans would call it.

What new trends have you tried out lately? Fan of the fedoras or no?

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Polka Dot Jeans On The Cheap

 

Top: Francesca's

Jeans: Target $24.99

Shoes: Francesca's

Necklace: Excessory Exchange

 

So, funny story on the lion's mane of hair...I walk down to my car, get in, and wave at the maintenance guy. He has me roll down the window and says "I didn't even recognize you. I was like 'who is that girl with the big hair?'"

 

Yeah...can't tame this mane. All of you hair product companies, I'm totally open to your suggestions.

 

Anyway, how awesome are those jeans?! And for $24.99! I about peed my pants with excitement when I saw them on the rack at Target. Friday night shopping- always the best.

 

I'm actually looking for an oversized pocket tee to go with these pants, so if you have any suggestions on where I can find one on the cheap, please let me know!

 

 

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Red and Blue Sister's Closet

  This weekend my lovely, little sister graduated high school. Since I was flying out I couldn't pack the camera so my apologies for the poor picture quality. 

Anywho, I had to borrow some clothes from my sister and this is what I wound up with. 

Top: Charlotte Russe c/o Beka $10

Pants: The Limited $17.50

Necklace: Cato's c/o Beka $13

Shoes: Cato's c/o Beka $11

The bargain shopping runs in the family. 

By the way, she got her dress from JCP for $5! True story! Ridiculous. 

Have you found any good deals recently or have you just been borrowing items like me? 

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Blopper Reel

 

 

top: Francesca's

blazer: Francesca's

pants: Express

shoes: Target

bag: Charming Charlie

necklace: Francesca's

 

Bless Chris' heart, he tried his best to get a good shot for me, but the sun and my photogenic skills were conspiring against us.

 

Sadly, these "bloppers" that would have been discarded were better than the actual posed ones we took. I mean, my face looks weird in all of them but my legs are looking pretty darn skinny if I do say so myself. #getthosesquatsgirl

 

My mom constantly asks me how I decide what necklace to wear with each outfit. To answer your question mom, I figure out what color looks best first, then I decide if the outfit needs a short statement necklace or something more simple. This outfit needed a necklace, but the neckline on the top wouldn't allow for a statement necklace. I chose the longer necklace because a simple gold, short necklace was going to be kind of boring, and I was able to incorporate the white blazer with the white in the necklace. Then the gold in the necklace linked it to the gold on the buttons of the blouse.

 

That's my logic on deciding what jewelry pieces to pair with each outfit. What are your thoughts? How do you determine what necklace to wear with each?

 

 

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Pink Pants & Polka Dots

 

 

 

Would you believe me if I told you this entire outfit cost me $45?

True story.

 

Top: Loft $15

Pants: Loft $20

Purse: Charming Charlie

Shoes: The Other Foot $10

Necklace: Evie J Boutique

Bracelet: Excessory Exchange

 

This weekend Loft had a sale on their sale and what do ya know...they had these two pieces in just my size.

Doesn't it just make you feel even more confident when you can walk around in a killer outfit, knowing it only cost you $45? Yeah, I know...it makes me smile to myself.

 

What great deals did you come across this weekend?

 

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