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Top: Target
Blazer: gift
Pants: Macy's
Shoes: Daisy Fuentes (via Kohl's)

If I actually read my own blog, I would know that I've now worn some version of this color three days in a row (today, yesterday & Wednesday). To make it seem like I did it on purpose, I'll now claim that it is commemorating the 3 digit temps that blessed the mid-west this day.

This worked pretty well as a professional outfit for a record breaking-ly hot day. The capri-ish pant is a bit casual, but I think adding the blazer brings it back up a notch. And of course nothing is more professional than feathers, right?

Blouse: Target
Blazer: Express
Skirt: Express
Shoes: Nine West (gift)
Necklace: gift

If you're a HIMYM fan, you'll understand my "re-return" reference. I've done almost this outfit before, but I couldn't resist the urg to try it again with this new skirt. I might like this version better! Bazinga! That's a Big Bang Theory reference. Oh dear, I'm sharing all my TV habits! I hope you still love me in spite of my nerd status!

Tank: Forever21
Crops: ?
Shoes: ?
Blazer: Express

I'm really not very helpful with my labels today, but sometimes it happens that way. I love the way these blues play off of each other! Who knew "being blue" could be so great!

Do you ever combine two different shades of a similar color? Does it work with any other colors?

I know this isn't about work, but I did miss 2 days of work to take this trip. I'm sure everyone has been on the edge of their seats, unable to think about anything else, waiting for a recap of my anniversary trip with Hubby. We went to Southern Illinois and here are some of the great things we saw:

We hiked to the Garden of the Gods in the Shawnee National Forest.




Took a stroll down the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail.


Picked some Raspberries and Blueberries.



Hiked to a waterfall with no water! #drought


Stayed in an adorable cabin.


Here's where we, finally, found some sparkling wine to toast our 3 year anniversary.

Blouse: TJ Maxx
Skirt: H&M
Shoes: DSW

Sometimes the curling iron does what it wants and some days it does just the right thing. Today my hair has that chillaxed wavy wave. You get what I mean.

I'm am so behind on my blog reading that my closet might collapse! How am I supposed to steal other peoples ideas for outfits if I don't have time to read their blogs!? The Horror!

Blouse: LC Lauren Conrad (via Kohl's)
Jeans: Roxy (via Macy's)
Shoes: Steve Madden Luxe (via DSW)

This was a white out outfit. I think the excessive amount of white is one of my favorite things about it. Well... That and the birdies. Do you ever go overboard with one color?

Dress: Forever21
Blazer: H&M
Shoes: DSW
Necklace: LOFT

I have been thinking about wearing these sandals few a week or two. I just never executed it. Well here is a plan... executed.  I also killed two birds with one stone since I haven't worn this dress in a while!

No birds were harmed in the making of this blog post!

Top: Banana Republic
Skirt: Target
Shoes: gift
Necklace: LOFT

Sweat pea is something I call my pup sometimes. She's pretty sweet, so it works. I just called her that when I was trying think of something to write about, and the pink and white seemed to fit with the idea of "sweet pea". (why do I keep typing "sweat" instead of "sweet"?)

This outfit worked well for my 1st day back at work after missing 2 days on my adventure with hubby. I had pleanty of catching up to do and this was light weight and pretty comfortable for the work ahead of me.

Any sweat peas in your life?

Top: Target
Pants: Kohl's
Jacket: Express
Necklace: Charming Charlie's
Shoes: DSW

Yes! you did see this necklace yesterday, and yes, it is probably my new favorite.  I wore this outfit on Friday at work and on our drive off to our anniversary trip.

We are planning to visit a different state every year for a our anniversary this way we will visit 50 states over 50 years of marriage! I'm excited about all the adventures we'll have. So far we have completed Tennessee (year 1) and Kentucky (year 2). This year we went off to visit Southern Illinois. If you follow my twitter you might have seen some of the sights already, but if not, watch for a post all about it later this week (or the weekend).

Now it is a 3 day work we for me! How is your week going so far?

Sweater: LOFT
Shorts: 
Shoes: Express
Necklace: Charming Charlie's

One more non work related outfit while hubs and I are off on an adventure. I'll be back to workin it tomorrow, but today you get to see what I wore on a walk to my grandma and grandpa's house! They live about 0.8 miles away, so Baylee and I took a stroll over to see them!

See ya tomorrow!

Dress: Macy's
Shoes: Charolette Russe

Hubby and I are out of town, so here's an outfit I wore out to dinner with my hubs for Valentines day. Enjoy!

Dress: Banana Republic
Jacket: Macy's
Shoes: Guess (via Macy's)

I have been waiting all week to wear this dress. This was my most prized find of the shopping adventure I've been telling you about relentlessly all week. I had incredible success trolling the banana republic clearance rack. I snagged this little number for $33! That's sort of a lot for me (because I'm frightfully frugal), but it is really a fantastic price for such a beautiful dress with so many great uses!

I know it isn't that unique since many of the worlds most awesome bloggers (1, 2, 3, 4) wore this same dress around Easter, but that doesn't diminish my love. Not one bit!

Shirt: designed by me (bought at Kohl's)
Jeans: Banana Republic
Sandals: DSW
Hat: Charming Charlie's

Sorry, I do not have a better photo today. This is an annual golf outing that my company participates in every year. I stole our intern from the office and got our tent all set up. Last year, the event was circus themed. This year the theme was "Peace, Love and Golf", so we went with a Brady Bunch theme. We served lots of wonderful "retro" snacks to the golfers going teeing off. (i.e. Tang, Nutter Butters, Starcrunch etc.)

We always make shirts that go with the theme, so I took Photoshop, an old picture from the Brady's tour and replaced their faces with the faces of all the awesome people in our company. The shirts were great and the weather could not have been better! Not to mention, I got to wear a hat! I'm not even cool enough to wear a hat!

Tank: Express
Blazer: H&M
Skirt: Banana Republic
Shoes: Bakers Shoes
Necklace: gift

Meet some of my new clothes! As you know, I've had this blazer for a minute, but this great striped tank and this incredible skirt are new additions. When my shopping buddy/sister and I took our wonderful shopping trip we found some incredible success at Banana Republic clearance rack.

What do you think of this color combination? Awesome or crazy?

Blouse: LOFT
Skirt: Express
Shoes: Steve Madden Luxe (via DSW)



Do you think this skirt is bright enough to qualify as "neon". I'm no so sure, but I'm calling it my EBEW anyway! Don't be offended by my loose definition of neon.

Full disclosure... I changed shoes right after I took my pictures! I didn't think these were quite right with the giraffies, so I traded for these. Apparently, this summer these are my fav sandals, and I cannot resist.

I wanted to try something neutral with this new skirt, but no white or black, so I picked giraffe. Why do I love giraffe print so much??