American Eagle Try On Session 12.01.18

I finally got around to doing an American Eagle try on! The videos are saved in my highlights on my instagram at jessicauwnc.

It has been at least 15 years since I've set food in an American Eagle store! The mustard colored cardigan was my favorite. The jeggings were great except for the little bit of the gap in the waist in the back. I wish they had a curvy fit option!

All of the sweaters were VERY soft and not itchy.

The sleeves were a little tight on the flannel and the long sleeve tee which was good to know. I probably would've ordered a small online but now I know there shirts run tight in the sleeves.

Jeans

Flannel

Cardigan

Tee

Can't find this top online!

Sweater

Camo pants

Waffle Thermal

H&M Try On Session 11.17.18

I stopped by H&M yesterday and tried on a few sweaters and a few holiday party items! 

I liked this sweater. It is perfect to wear with leggings. My store only had L and XL. So, this is a Large. Which could possibly work, but the sleeves were a little long.

I LOVE sweaters like this. I love a great embellishment! This one I DID find online. I am wearing a medium here and it fits really well. It looks like it would be itchy but it is not at all. I paired it with a basic black stretchy skirt that I found online. I would however size up in the skirt. It's stretchy so it will be body conscious. I did grab these boots from their wall o' shoes.

This top is a really pretty forest green - maybe Emerald green - in person. I grabbed a size 10 and it was way too big. I think a 6 would be better. The straps would very easily fall off of my shoulders. It would make a nice holiday party outfit for sure. Unfortunately I couldn't find it on their website. Maybe it is a new arrival and will show up soon.

This top is soft on the inside! It's perfect to throw on and go. You don't have to wear a strapless bra, it can go with pants or skirts, and it's only $25. If you are in a hurry to find something festive and need something non-fussy, then this is it. Great for a NYE party.

NOW. These PANTS. These were my fave fave fave of the day! They're only $25! They are going on my Christmas list FOR SURE. They fit a curvy girls figure perfectly. You know I struggle with finding a pant that doesn't have the gap in the back. The tie waist solves that problem. They're not too long either. I'm 5'4" for reference. Can you believe it - they are not tight in the thighs. Finally.

The top is a great pop of color. Would work well for holiday parties. I did try it on with the skirt but forgot to take a photo! I couldn't find it online either. This is a size 4 that I'm wearing so I would suggest sizing down one (maybe two?) from your normal size.

This is a perfect little party dress. It's on sale for $28 when I looked it up online. This is a medium. It has a white lining dress underneath the black lace. It was very comfortable. I didn't have to pull and tug or adjust it. Hits a little above the knee. You could easily just throw this on and go. Probably wouldn't even need to wear spanx or deal with a frustrating strapless bra.

Life Lately {Weekly RoundUP 2.27.16}

***little late because of my stupid toothache!***

Stuff on the Interwebs

• What's the etiquette on vaping in public? Here's a Vogue article tackling that question.
• I'm obsessed with this lace top extender! Grace and Lace have so many options and I want every single one! They even have shorts extenders for when your cutoff denims are just a wee bit too scandalous.
• I'm finally on Snapchat! Find me at jessicawnc1 :)

On my Instagram

• Were you as obsessed with her as I was?
• Double workout Fridays! 
• Sometimes I have the weirdest food combinations at meal times

What I'm doing...

Dealing with a horrible toothache! It started last week and I just had it pulled yesterday! Oh my gosh. The worst. I was scheduled for a root canal on March 9th but I could not wait 2 weeks. The pain was way too intense. I had relief as soon as they started numbing me up and I figured it would hurt so much when the meds starting wearing off. But it didn't! I finally had relief! Don't get me wrong, it's a little tender. I can't chew anything on that side. I accidentally sucked through a straw and thought OH CRAP! I've ruined everything. But so far so good. At least I am not eating ibuprofen like candy because of the pain! YES!!! It was my very back molar so I am ok to still chew once the skin heals.I really couldn't chew much on that tooth anyway because the last filling I had never really felt right.

What I'm watching...

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The People v. O.J. Simpson. It's not going to win any awards but it's ok. I actually think Sarah Paulson as Marcia Clark is fabulous. It does get a bit cheesy in some parts but overall it's kinda interesting to go back to those first few days of the investigation. Something that shocked me is that her children were actually asleep upstairs during the crime. I really had not put 2 and 2 together on that when I heard about the murders the first go around. I felt so so bad for the children. Just to wake up to their worst nightmare...their mother was just...gone. I almost teared up a little when the actor that plays Ron Goldman's father talked about how Ron was pretty much ignored as a victim. SO sad. Sarah Paulson as Marcia Clark really conveyed that she wanted justice for them.

What I'm listening to...

My dad installing a new skylight! This beautiful creation replaced a janky, old, foggy skylight. I LOVE IT!!!!


What I'm eating...

A SUPER DELICIOUS Indian meal out of my Skinnytaste recipe book! Chickpea curry and roasted tumeric cauliflower.


What I'm buying...

This light fixture! Wowzers! It's going in my kitchen above my table. I'm so excited. I'm ready to get rid of this old janky thing:

What I'm wearing...

This was one of my most favorite outfits in a long time!

As far as fitness...
I'll be back on the fitness wagon tomorrow I hope! I lost a whole week to a bad tooth. I'm so aggravated about it. What can I do about? Just start back up. I'm actually going to start the whole T25 Beta phase OVER!

Life Lately {Weekly RoundUP 2.21.16}

It may be every other week...maybe every week...but I'm going to TRY to bring you a roundup of what I'm reading, what I'm eating, what I'm watching, making, finding on the internets, obsessing over etc. etc.! 

Stuff on the Interwebs:

• Ashley Graham looking fabulous on the cover of Sports Illustrated! She is the first size 16 model to appear on the cover!
• Dita Von Teese in her beautiful new "Dahlia" bra now available in Lipstick Red. Rerr Rerr!
• I made this DELICIOUS Coca Cola Cake I found on Pinterest for my brother on his birthday and it was a HIT!

From my Instagram

• Enjoyed a delightful night of belly dancing and middle eastern foods
• Finally got my ring back from the cleaners AND got a new band! 
• Chocolate...lovely, lovely chocolate

What I'm reading...

Why Not Me by Mindy Kaling. I'm a cheapo so instead of paying $15 on Amazon, I just rented it from the library. Down side is I have to wait quite a while to start reading it. But that's ok. 

What I'm eating...

Skinnytaste's Tuna Casserole and a HUGE kale salad. I bought myself this recipe book for Christmas and have not been disappointed yet!

Also grabbed some delicious Pad Thai for my "treat" meal one Friday night. 

What I'm watching...

Project Runway All Stars Season 5! 

I'm always down to watch me some Project Runway! I didn't really watch the PR Juniors nor Under the Gunn either. I'm just a die hard traditionalist I guess. 

What I'm listening to...

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Serial Season 2

I want to do a separate post on all things podcast. This is one of the podcasts I am really digging right now. If you've been living under a rock then you don't know about how awesome Serial is. Serial Season One took on the Adnan Syed case and may have single- brought justice to a possibly, maybe, I-haven't-made-up-my-mind yet, wrongfully convicted young man. Now, in Season Two, Sarah Koenig has taken on a completely different "case", if you will, about Bowe Bergdahl. Bowe is an extremely interesting soldier in the U.S. Army that allegedly walked off his outpost in Afghanistan.

What I'm wearing...

These freakin' jeans that I haven't been able to squeeze into in AGES! Woo!!! Thanks T25!

What I'm doing for fitness...

Started the Beta Phase of T25 and I love it! Gonna do a round up post for the Alpha Phase soon! 

That's it for the first Weekly RoundUP! 

June Instagram Roundup

Howdy ya'll! In case you're not already...let's be friends on Instagram, shall we? Here's what my June looked like. I didn't lose my phone this month so I actually have some photos! Whew!

*I enjoyed by flowers from Bouqs.com! Check them out because they are running a special on free shipping right now! 

*three words: lemon lavender biscuits...ok one more word...YUMS

*since seeing this guy in the yard I have also seen a raccoon, a snake (who stayed around for a week or so), and a jack rabbit. The one animal I am trying to attract won't come! Bats! Must.eat.mosquitos!

*yep. that's the snake

*I so enjoyed my 2nd Voxbox from Influenster!

*a simple vignette

*revisited a retro look

*biggest sunflower ever!

*simple braided updo

*I miss my cat eye sunglasses. I have no idea what happened to those

*working on a diy pallet wood frame

*Amos Lee at The Orange Peel! #Sweaty

*Life doesn't get any better for this pooch



*disclosure: I am an affiliate with Bouqs.com

May on Instagram

May was pretty fun. My first time visiting the west coast in San Francisco...cooking lots of tasty food including my first time making fish tacos...getting lots of use out of my new Vans slip on's and enjoying my new Chrome book!

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April on Instagram

1. adding strawberries to a mini bagel makes it feel not so inferior to it's big bagel brother

2. my first page in art journaling

3. spicy corn chowder....yum

4. holy cow I got to use the register at the book fair. Geek out.

5. my little guy being a scientist

6. worst day of this year so far...car accident that left me broken

7. a sweet get well card

8. my genius husband made me a hands free blow dryer

9. my first successful attempt at getting ready with one arm

10. my little guy's 7th birthday

11. & 12. adorable baby shower stuff at my friend Carrie's shower!!

February on Instagram

I am quite far behind on my February Instagram post! Oops! Anyhoo, feel free to follow me on instagram for some day to day of One Girl

From the top and across....

Going to a 60's fashion show

a fun ponytail braid

closeup on the makeup I pulled together for said 60's fashion show...oh my gosh so much fun

all crocs...except for one (I hate to admit it...so comfy!)

iPad review from bagsq.com

sucking at Battleship

my precious Thursday night group of recovering addicts, alcoholics and other crap we struggle with

babysitting my sweet niece

snow!

family bingo night...I lost

meeting some beautiful horses on a nice walk

the hubs and me on a waterfall hike

delicious three bean chili

my first try at chai pudding - good!

Oh yes....choco covered strawberries binge

dry erase board diy!

Josie sleeping in my son's tent

updating the office with practical way to write on the walls

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January in Instagram

January has felt, well, dreadfully cold and slow moving!

 *My son made a sun-catcher to help us fake it til we make it. 

*I played dress up on a snowy day

*Enjoying my chronological Bible and all the historical references

*An odd shaped birthday present for his friend Zoe

*I made my own tangerine infused water to bring a bit of sunshine in

*enjoying my bracelet from Chuck-Chucks

*Lots of purple!

*Playing with my niece's hair - she's the only little girl in the family!

*Trying to warm up with tea

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November on Instagram

 My first month on Instagram has been so fun! I never knew what I was missing. If you would like to follow me I am @jessicauwnc

November flew by! I can't believe it is December already.....here are a few things we did in November via Instagram!

* Riding bikes before the cold set in!

*First signs of fall - wooly worms!

*Chillaxin

*Library time

*My son's favorite thing to eat!

*Making my Give Thanks banner

*First attempt at cooking butternut squash

*Finally! A successful loaf of bread!

*Putting on the boots and coats

*Ready for the boys to come in from playing in the snow!

*Josie and her yellow bandana