Why Blogger, Why?

First, thank you to everyone that voted for my outfit today. You guys made yet another amazing choice. I'm pretty stoked I'm wearing jeans today instead of a skirt, especially with our bus ride to DC ahead of us. Yay DC!!!!! Can't wait.

On another note, Blogger is starting to piss me off. Every day you leave wonderful comments that I'd love to respond to. Yet, when I try to post a comment on my own damn blog, I can only post as 'anonymous'. What?! Really? Does anyone else have this problem? I mean, it's my own blog. So, since I've never been able to do this, thank you for everyone's wonderful comments. I read every one of them and most of them brighten up my days a little bit each time.

Hat: Thrifted - Jacket, T, Wedges: Target - Scarf: World Market

Which outfit is better?

Friends, I'm handing over control again in deciding what I should be wearing tomorrow. So, you tell me. What should I wear tomorrow? I've got a full and crazy day at work and then traveling to DC for a fun weekend with friends. (Yay!!) Vote below or on my facebook page for which outfit you think I should wear tomorrow.

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I really love my....

I really love my grey Forever 21 sweater. I got this sucker for like $5 this summer and am obsessed. I probably wear it far more often that I should. But I just cant help myself! Check out some of the past ways I've styled it!
 

Jacket: Target - Sweater: F21 - Plaid Shirt: H&M - Shorts: DIY - Wedges: Payless

Sneakers!

I have a slight obsession with sneakers. I have more pairs than I can count in just about every color imaginable. I love how you can throw them on with a casual outfit or even dress-down something that might be a little more dressed up. Like this outfit. Of course heels would look great with this outfit, but sneakers automatically add a little bit of cool-factor.

Blazer, Tank + Jeans: Target - Watch: Thrifted - Sneakers: Asics

Lots of Layers

For most of the country, the cooler fall weather means that it's time to bust out the layers. But for me, it's because it's still sweltering outside but my office has decided that they still need to have the air conditioning set at 32 degrees. (I'm obviously exaggerating, but not by much). A few people on my team walk around the office in their Snuggies. I'm a little jealous as I wander around with my little blanket. Maybe someday I can upgrade to that fiesty cheetah print Snuggie.

Thankfully I'm a fan of layers - and Snuggies -  no matter the season.

Floral & Jean Shirts: Target - Skirt: Gap - Boots: Custom

Sunday Style Search

Here's a little style inspiration to start the new week.

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Sunday Storytime: The Door to December

This week I read The Door to December by Dean Koontz. This book is almost as old as I am, published in 1985 and was one of the last books Koontz published under his pseudonym Richard Paige. Hubby picked this book up, along with about 20 other Dean Koontz books at one of the Borders going-out-of-business sales. And boy was it worth it.

The Door to December is a psychological thriller about the mind control on a young and impressionable mind. Six years ago, three-year-old Melanie was kidnapped by her own father Dylan McCaffrey. During those six years Melanie was tortured by her father and his 'business' partners. Put into a deprivation chamber for days on end and without any contact to the outside world, Melanie's bubbly childhood personality has been reduced to an autistic state.

Now, Dylan has been found in his home in LA with two other men, beaten to death beyond means of any human strength. The same day, Melanie has been found wandering the streets of the neighborhood, naked and lost.  The police have called Dylan's ex-wife, Laura, to the home to help shed some light on the strange and confusing things that were found in Dylan's home. What were they doing in that house?  And why were they treating Melanie this way?

Strange things start to happen as they slowly peel back the layers of Melanie's tortuous past. A radio comes to life, speaking to Laura and the body guard she hired, warning them that It is coming and they need to run and hide, all while hovering in the air of her kitchen. Doors open free of any human assistance. Melanie comes in and out of her catatonic state only to scream in fear of a door opening to December. And men are continued to be found beaten to death in un-humanly ways.

Lieutenant Dan Haldane starts to uncover the secrets of what was done to Melanie but he can hardly believe what he's learning. What is It? What is the door to December? Who or what is killing these men in such gruesome ways? How do they stop a power that they can't see? That doesn't even seem to be part of the real world? And how will Laura bring Melanie out of her catatonic state and understand that she is safe now with her mother?

This is definately a must read. It was so good it made me want to read only Dean Koontz books for the rest of the year.

Weekend style and a kick-ass husband

Happy weekend.  I have time for a quick little post so I wanted to share some of my weekend style as well as a present that I came home to this week. My hubster sure knows me. When helping to clean out a warehouse he came accross some graffitied-up plywood boards and knew that he had to take it home for me. And he was right, I love it.  By the end of the weekend it will be hanging on our living room wall. LOVE. Thanks hubby!!

Vest: F21 - Tee + Jeans: Target - Boots: Custom

Shirt + Purse: Target - Floral Shorts: F21 - Sandals: Rainbows

Hat: F21 - Tee: Target - Shorts: DIY - Sandals: Rainbow

Flannel: F21 - T & Jeans: Target - Shoes: DC

You told me to

Here's the outfit that you told me to wear today. And I'm so happy that you did! I've been waiting to wear this outfit for about a month now, ever since I got this great old-lady skirt at goodwill for $4!! Yup, $4. It was a strange length before, right above the ankles which is probably just because I'm tall. So I had it altered to a midi-skirt. What do you guys think? Worth the $4?

Oh yeah - and I had to change up a few of the pieces on this outfit because it has been FAR too long since I've done laundry. So you all know what I'll be doing this weekend.

Leather Jacket + Tank: Target - Skirt: Thrifted - Heels: Madden

What should I wear tomorrow?

Hi friends. I need help again in deciding what to wear tomorrow. Most days I stand in my closet with my mouth open and just stare until I find something that looks like a good idea to wear. OR I try on 15 things and end up with my entire closet laying on my bed which I then promptly push off to the side instead of re-hanging. Lazy girl, right here.

But tomorrow you can tell me to close my damn mouth, stop making a mess, and wear 'this' or wear 'that'. Which outfit should I wear? Vote for what I should wear below or on my facebook page.

How to wear a men's shirt

I'll admit it, I'm a cold blooded clothing thief. I sneak into our closet and steal my husbands clothes right out from under his nose and adopt them as my own. This shirt is a perfect example. I 'borrowed' this shirt from him about 8-9 months ago and have no intention of giving it back. He doesn't know this...well, maybe he does. I'd like to think that it looks better on me anyways.

So wearing a men's shirt can be tricky, especially if it's a little bit too big for you like this one is on me. So, I tie it to make it fit a little nicer and pair it with something cute and girlie for a little contrast. And wha-la. A pretty little outfit.

Shirt: Husbands - Dress worn as a skirt: Saks Off Fifth - Flats: DSW

Where's my horse?

As I was walking out of my apartment wearing this outfit yesterday, I realized that I looked a heck of a lot like an equestrian wearing this. Like, a lot. All I need is a horse by my side and I'd completely look the part.

Notice that I said the horse would be by my side, not under my butt? That's becacuse I honestly have no idea how to ride a horse. I grew up on a farm...with animals. I'm a country girl even though I moved to the city as soon as  humanly possible. And yet I have next to zero experience with horses. I did ride a horse once while on vacation in Australia many many years ago. My horse must have sensed that I was a little scared so he went super-de-duper slow for me. I mean really slow. I was probably a mile behind everyone else in my group but it was a perfect pace for me. Buddy the horse (I think that was his name....) took very good care of me. But I can't say I need to go on another horse ride anytime soon. I'll stick with just looking the part.

Button Down: The Limited - Pants: F21 - Belt + Boots: Target

Weekend Style

Did everyone watch the Emmys? I didn't. But I did watch the recap on the news this morning and checked out everyone's beautiful dresses.

I, unfortunately (or maybe fortunately) did not get all dolled up this weekend. Check this looker out. Roll out the red carpet people.

Tank: Boutique - Vest: Target - Belt: Express - Jeans: GAP - Heels: Bandalino

Sunday Style Search

I scoured the internet (well, pintrest really) and found some great inspiration for this week. It's finally feeling like fall here so my mind is filled with stocking hats and sweaters. Look at these beauties! What are you all most excited about for the cooler fall weather?



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Sunday Storytime: A Wolf at the Table

This week I'm reviewing A Wolf at the Table by Augusten Burroughs. Years ago, I read Burroughs' bestselling book Running With Scissors and really enjoyed it. Sissors was an intriguing memior of his extremely disfunctional family. Now, I probably read that book about 10 years ago now, but I remembered liking it so when I saw A Wolf at the Table in the clearance section at Barnes & Noble, I had to pick it up.

A Wolf at the Table is another memoir of Burroughs' broken childhood. Burroughs' recounts "memories" from as young as a year old (really?!) in which his father was never really in the picture. His neglectful father never interacted with Burroughs' as a child until he started to threaten his life as they grew older. Much of the book is overly dramatic in my opinion, and honestly, the young Burroughs' is fairly annoying. This book is 200+ pages of his families dirty laundry.  A do not read.

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Great choices

Here's the outfit that ya'll told me to wear today. I love it! Thanks to everyone who voted.

Shirt: Old Navy - Skirt + Belt: Target - Watch: Minneapolis Boutique - Heels: Santa Monica Boutique

This or That?

It's the third week of This or That and I'm loving every second of it. Ya'll are making some awesome choices and it makes it SO much easier for me to get ready in the morning already knowing what I'll be wearing the next day.

Here are the two choices of outfits to wear tomorrow. You tell me which one you want me to wear. Vote by voting in the poll below or leave a comment on my facebook page (and 'like' me while you're at it). Can't wait to see what you choose!