Work it Blog

Blouse: TJ Maxx
Skirt: J. Crew
Necklace: Carson's
Boots: GUESS (via gift)
Watch: c/o Wristology 

After spending a long weekend in WV with my Hubs, I was dragging a little. This outfit was easy, but still worked well. I can always count on this J Crew skirt to make an outfit look put together. I apologize for my spotty posts the last few weeks! I'll get back in a rhythm soon!

Top: LC Lauren Conrad
Skirt: Express
Shoes: Nine West
Necklace: Charming Charlie's

This is my birthday face, and my birthday outfit. Ever since I was young, I have always loved wearing something beautiful on my bday. So I chose this top as my something beautiful. It might be one of the most lovely things I own.

I'm pretty sure I've also worn this necklace to death! Who is tried of seeing this necklace? Sorry kids, I just seems to go with everything I own! I should make a trip back to Charming Charlies sometime to find some more things I love.

Blouse: LC Lauren Conrad
Cardi: TJ Maxx
Jeans: Banana Republic
Shoes: Sperry's

It appears as if I've gone print wild.  I have, not two, but three prints on. Birds and stripes and zebra print in one outfit can make for a wild Friday. You know I'm pretty wild staying home and watching American Pickers on my Friday nights. The real wild woman - right here.

Shirt: LOFT
Jeans: Seven
Shoes: DSW
Scarf: Target
Watch: c/o Wristology

Striped shirt, denim - need I say more? I know these pants are "distressed", but they are so stinking comfortable!

I spent the entire weekend helping my sister prep her old house to be rented. We did everything from painting to landscaping. Today I am sore! When I recover, I'll be stronger and she'll be richer!

Dress: Urban Outfitters
Blazer: Forever21
Shoes: GUESS

I think I have enough going on here that I didn't add any accessories. Its not unlike me to add nothing to an outfit. It is too bad  you can't see it, but this dress has a bit of a shimmer to it. Its the most magical fabric I've ever seen. I thought pairing it with the neutral short waist blazer was and interesting use of neutrals, so I had to throw in the hot pink shoes to bring it full circle!

Since I'm gone far far away in Europe (today we're leaving Interlaken and heading to Montreux on an amazing scenic train ride) you're getting an interesting smorgasbord of different things to see here on the ol' bloggy blog. I've been hearing from a few that you'd like to know what blogs I love to read and get inspiration from, so here they are!

For Fashion:
There are too many to say, so I'll try to give you the cliffs notes version...

I really enjoy getting inspiration from other bloggers in Indiana, so the only ones I know of so far are:

1. Catherine - Small Town, Big Wardrobe
2. Arielle - Beauty by Arielle
3. Jessica - What I Wore

• Note: If you know of any other Indiana bloggers, please let me know! I'd love to follow them!

Some of these great people you'll see guest posting here this week! 

To be fair, I'm about 2 months behind on my blog reading, so there are many not listed here. I just wanted to share a few, so you can find some more awesome bloggers to follow!


For the Home:

1. Forgive me, but I love Young House Love. They are quirky and goofy like me and that just makes me smile. They also have a more personal blog called Young House Life that I enjoy.
2. I've also been Following Abby over at A Delightful Design, because I met her and she's fantastic!