Lace and Rips Girl

Oh man I loved this outfit! I love wearing ripped jeans with a super girly shirt. It just always works. I felt like these shoes were a good balance because they weren't too girly or too masculine. Plus, they have a bit of a platform build in and they are comfortable to wear. As comfy as tennis shoes you ask? Oh heck no. I do give you guys LOTS of casual so I thought I would mix it up a bit and actually wear a heel! Whaaaaat? 

True confession, this is NOT what I wore TODAY. My tooth has been hurting so bad the last few days and I have been waiting and waiting for my antibiotic to kick in. I am slowly but surely coming back to the land of the living...I think. I'm scheduled for a root canal on March 9th. TWO WEEKS AWAY! I am hoping and praying they have a cancellation ASAP!

Outfit details: 

Top: Etc Consignment Shoppe

Pants: Gap Factory at Asheville Outlets

Shoes: Modcloth (similar)

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Antlers on a Chain Girl

Outfit details:

Jacket: Urban Outfitters

Top & Jeans: Thrifted

Ankle Boots: Seychelles

Necklace: Modcloth

Mother's Day Girl

Dress: Roses (similar), Wedges: Modcloth (similar Modcloth), Strawberry Earrings: Vintage

I thought about taking my arm splint off to make the photos a little nicer but then I thought - nope! This is me now! Arm splint an all! Plus, just in case anyone else is out there that wonders what to wear with an arm cast...here ya go!

Dinner and a Show Girl

Sweater: Thrifted, (similar) Dress (worn as skirt): Modcloth (similar), Tights: Walmart, Boots: Eddie Bauer (similar), Necklace: Dollar Store (similar)

The hubs and I had a chance to go to The Cove (Billy Graham's Training Center) to have dinner and see Brandon Heath in concert. The food was good, not out of this world, but the concert was perfect. Very intimate, very sweet. He was talking about his grandad and how he was a good man and he teared up, made ME tear up because that is the same way I feel about my grandfather. Paw is what we all called him and he was a big ole sweetheart. He called his wife, my granny, Goldilocks. Bless it. He loved to fish and he would take us kids down to the lake a lot. I miss that lake and I miss him. I do have lots and lots of good memories though. Brandon's video is at the end of this post if you want to get all teared up about your own grandad!

Photos by Brian

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Really Loving...Neutrals

Oh man oh man I am really ready for spring this year. But who isn't? The polar vortex will do that to you I guess. I was talking with a friend and she mentioned that last summer we had a lot of rain. We had a bitter winter and a soggy last summer. I think we are all ready for those windows in the house to be open with fragrant cross breezes. I love it when my hydrangea starts to bloom and I can bring those beautiful bright blue blooms inside. Ahhhh..... In the meantime, let's get ready for the trends that are hitting for this upcoming season: Neutrals! Off whites, pale palettes and soft colors. I love this. Let's shed the black harshness and welcome the breezy whites. I am a sucker for simple, polished outfits that seem effortless. Something new (and will continue) is that I have included some plus size options in the selections below as well!

1. A basic neutral dress is a blank canvas. It is clean, polished and chic.

One Stop Plus White dress
onestopplus.com

Forever 21 plus size dress
forever21.com

Mango White Dress
amazon.com

2. Let's face it. Basics, like blazers, never go out of style. This year choose a lighter shade.

Topshop tailored jacket
topshop.com

Tailored blazer
onestopplus.com

Print jacket
penningtons.com

3. Continue to look polished on your off days and weekends with casual relaxed neutrals.

Forever 21 clothing
forever21.com

Lace Riviera Shorts with 4 Inch Inseam | Loft
loft.com

Chino shorts
hm.com

4. A neutral shoe can work miracles! With a pale shoe, you look a little taller because there is no harsh stop at the bottom of your body like with a dark shoe.

Asos sandals
asos.com

Strap shoes
onestopplus.com

ballerina flat shoes

hm.com

5. Easing into the trend with neutral accessories is a simple and budget friendly trick.

shoulder bag
hm.com

fringe shawl
oldnavy.gap.com

Multi-Strand Cobra-Link Waterfall Necklace in Yellow Gold Tone 30" |...
onestopplus.com

Hang in there! Spring is coming! 

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Leather & Lace Girl

Top: Ebay (similar), Dress (worn as a top): Modcloth (similar), Faux leather pants: Target (only plus size left on website but search local store) Boots: Seychelles

This really is my most favorite, most "me" outfit. I feel great. I feel comfy. It's not fussy or messy. Just casual chic with a bit of a rocker vibe. 

Here is the dress worn it's proper way back in 2010. I cut the lining out of the bottom so it would look a bit more tunic-like. It is too short on me anymore to wear as a dress all by itself. I washed it to get a stain out (but didn't dry it) and unfortunately it just didn't wash well.

Old Friends Girl

Sweater: Target, Skirt: NY&Co, Tights (2 pair): Ebay, Socks& Necklace: Modcloth, Boots: Seychelles

I was so excited to be able to meet up with my dear friend since high school last Tuesday for lunch. I was literally jumping up and down when I saw her! It is so nice to catch up. Thanks Tracey!

I have been ready to wear this skirt with a long sweater and these wine colored tights for basically forever. Ok, maybe like 2 months. I was waiting on some ankle boots to complete the look and I got those checked off my list at Christmas. It finally all came together and lunch with a friend was the best time for it's debut!

The obligatory jump pose!