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Oct

29

what I wore

Autumn is in full effect up here in the Pacific Northwest – and oh how I am loving every {rainy, windy then randomly sunny} minute of it. I’m just such a fall girl … which is actually kind of funny because I’ve also been known to fall/trip a lot. Did you know that about me? I used to be a ballerina and my parents would joke that I was as graceful as could be on the ballet floor, but anywhere else, I was just one clumsy little girl.

Anyway …

Before we get to my week’s outfits, let me just say that you all {ya’ll, if you will} are a helpful bunch and tipped me off to some great flat boots.

I’m thinking these ones will be the winners

{Steve Madden Intyce – $129 on Piperlime}

but I also like these ones:

{Arturo Chiang Kirk – $129 on Piperlime}

and I wish Target was still selling these ones {$35!} but they are from last year.

Hopefully you’ll be seeing me soon in a cute new pair.

Now on to my outfits

1. sweater: H & M, jeans: Banana Republic wideleg, scarf: Gap, shoes: Nordstrom

2. sweater: Banana, shirt: Gap, jeans: Seven flare – I really should have put a necklace on with this one – it would have looked much better and perhaps a bit less frumpy.

3. sweatshirt: Banana, jeans: Banana, shoes: Target {when I say Banana, please know that I am also referring to the Banana Republic factory store. The real stores have great fancier items, the factory store carries more casual things like this sweatshirt and they always have a 40% sale which makes me happy. I like both stores and would probably buy more at the real one if I had a job where I had to wear pretty clothes – but alas, I work from home and sometimes jeans and a sweatshirt is as dressed up as I need or want to be.}

4. shirt: Old Navy, sweater: Martin + Osa, jeans: Banana Republic wideleg, shoes: Payless

5. Ugh. as in Ugly. Oh well. Sweatshirt: Nordstrom Rack, shirt: Target, jeans: Seven Dojo. I’m on the phone with my BF who is going to have a baby any day. We were probably talking about how frustrating it is when you have consistent contractions all evening and then you go to bed and wake up in the morning still 39 weeks pregnant.

6. A big stray for me, but I gave it a try. Tunic: Old Navy, sweater: Old Navy, belt: K.C.’s {the about to pop BF who is not currently in a state where she can wear such a belt}, jeans: Seven A Pocket, boots: Nordstrom Rack.

And because I aim to make you giggle, look at what I wore to a costume party this week:

I was some sort of fluffy-pink-creepy-fairy-sparkly-butterfly-early-90’s-prom-dress-girl. What an outfit. And just to share with you the amazing mask Ryan picked out for me , I took a close up.

Oh my. I seriously can’t believe I left the house wearing that. The things you do in the name of dressing up for Halloween parties …

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Oct

22

what I wore

It’s what I wore today? Really? That was fast.

1. shirt: Old Navy, necklace: hmmm … maybe Target?, jeans: Seven {flare}, shoes: Nordstrom

2. sweater: Gap, scarf: Target, jeans: Banana Republic {wide leg}, shoes: Nordstrom

3. jacket: Banana Republic, shirt: Target, Jeans: Citizens of Humanity {ingrid}

4. sweater: Old Navy, tank: Target, jeans: Seven {flare}, shoes: Nine West

I tried to follow these fun directions on how to do messy hair and mine just turned out looking like Heidi braids. Oh well, I tried.

5. shirt: Martin + Osa, jeans: Seven {dojo}. How is that for the world’s most boring outfit?

6. dress: Banana, boots: Target, necklace: Kukui nut beads from Hawaii. Can you tell I had somewhere to go on this day? Just bible study, but it gives me a reason to wear something fun. I like wearing dresses. I’ve been limited by the fact that breastfeeding while wearing a dress is not so practical {unless you don’t mind hiking up the whole dress}. But that phase of life is coming to an end {tear} so hopefully you’ll be seeing a lot more of them in the near future. I’ve been looking for good flat boots to wear with skirts and dresses like Kasey wears and have come up short. Actually, I’m sure Anthropologie has some fabulous ones, but I’m holding out for fabulous and inexpensive {at least not nearly a month’s worth of groceries – I’m far too hard on my shoes to pay that much – and I’m pretty sure my family prefers to eat over seeing me in cute boots}. Anyway, dresses are fun.

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Have a great weekend!

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Oct

15

what I wore

We have had the most amazing weather in Seattle this week. My absolutely favorite time of the year is when the leaves are turning, the sky is clear blue and I can wear a sweater. It’s been lovely.

So here I am this week – dressed every day in jeans and some shade of gray.

1. sweater: Marshalls, t-shirt: Marshalls, scarf: Target, Jeans: Seven Dojo, shoes: Marshalls

{Okay, weird. I think I only own three things from Marshalls and I have them all on in this photo. Not that I don’t like Marshalls – you can get some amazing deals. I just am not a very good Marshalls/TJ Maxx/Ross/Nordstrom Rack shopper so I don’t go in much}.

2. t-shirt: Target, cardigan: Martin + Osa, jeans: Banana Republic boot cut, shoes: Target

3. sweater: Nordstrom, jeans: Joes Jeans, shoes: Payless

4. Ahhh, what a sweet baby girl. Okay, focus.

shirt: Banana Republic, jeans: Banana Republic wide leg, shoes: Nordstrom

5. dress: Target {purchased mine from my very fashionable friend who was selling it in her garage sale – does that mean it is no longer fashionable? Oh well.}, cardigan: Martin + Osa, belt: 8th grade {note: I’m not actually certain about the 8th grade thing. It could have been early high school. Yes, it still fits which I’m grateful for, but the fact that I own a belt from 1993 with a huge silver buckle, am not a cowgirl and wear it anyway tells you just how fashion-forward I am. Or how cheap – have you seen the prices of belts lately?!!}. Jeans: Seven Flare, boots: Nordstrom

6. t-shirt: Target, cardigan: Martin + Osa, jeans: Banana Republic wide leg, shoes: Nine West, scarf: Nordstrom

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Oct

08

what I wore

Back by popular demand …

okay, fine. It’s not that popular. But one person did ask for it back. And to tell you the truth, now that fall is upon us and I can wear layers and sweaters, I’m a bit more excited about getting dressed in the morning. Taking photos {however awkward it is} is just one more touch of motivation to put on something {slightly} interesting.

I don’t pride myself on my fashion-ability. Half of the outfits I wore this week I don’t even know if they look good or are ‘in style’. But I prefer classic clothes and neutral colors {go figure} and I’m trying to stretch a little by adding some accessories.

One more note: I’m not mad when I’m taking the photos. Apparently I just can’t seem to pose, hold a camera, find a natural spot for my free hand to go and smile. I’ll work on that for next week.

1. shirt: Target, jeans: Seven A Pocket, boots: old old old from Nordstrom

2. shirt: Old Navy, skirt: Banana Republic, boots: same, very white legs

3. sweater: Old Navy {a new purchase that I adore}, tanks: Gap, jeans: Banana, shoes: Nine West

4. sweater: J.Crew, shirt: Gap {cast-off from my sister}, jeans: Seven Flare

5. shirt: Banana Republic {birthday gift from my Mom}, jeans: Banana, shoes: Nordstrom

6. sweater: Old Navy, jeans: Seven A Pocket, boots: old Nordstrom, belt: 8th grade. Flower pins: made by Nonna & me and a tutorial is coming!

There you have it. That’s what I wore this week.

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Aug

18

what {i wish} i wore

I’m feeling rather uninspired by my closet.

I’m not crazy about summer clothes and our summers are typically mild and short-lived, so buying new ones feels like a waste.

I like sweaters. And jeans. And layers. Good thing I live in Seattle, eh?

But it’s been hot here and I’ve pretty much been wearing the same tanks over and over again, so rather than bore you with uninteresting outfits, I thought I’d put together a little post I’ll call

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You may have noticed a couple of things.

1. Besides from that adorable swimsuit and the striped cardigan, there is no pattern and a real lack of color.

2. If I were a bit more fashionable I would know what shoe to put with each outfit and add in some accessories. I realize that is what often times ‘makes’ an outfit, and yet I very rarely put it into practice {which could have something to do with the fact I have 4 kids and wearing heels or chunky necklaces, while they look great, are not always the most practical}.

What I’m realizing is that I dress much as I decorate. I like my neutral, classic pieces. I wear a lot of blue and gray and those are the colors you see throughout our home. Little feminine details like a button or ruffle or flower make me happy. And I also struggle with the finishing touches {accessorizing, if you will} in my rooms. I can get the bulk done, but the last 10% is a big struggle. Someday I dream of having a real stylist come in and show me how its done. Both in my dressing and my decorating. A girl can dream, right?!!

How about you? Do you dress like you decorate?