A Vision in Grey

I don't know where this look even came from. I didn't see it anywhere, no "pinspiration" of any kind to guide me. Though I'm sure I'm not the first to go all grey....and I don't just mean my hair! Ba Dum Pssh! Thems jokes people! But I unearthed this sweater from the bottom of my winter box and decided to give it a whirl and these jeans are my clear favorite....and let's be honest, they were the only pair that were clean. And so, coupled together, my vision of grey was created.

Deja Vu

I know, I know. I literally just wore these boots and a dress. I promise I'm going to give them a break, I just needed to get out of my system. Of all the shoes I own, these are my favs. 

Like They're Going Out of Style

That's how I'm wearing these boots; like they're going out of style. Which I sincerely hope doesn't happen. I've had them for 3 years now and they're still my favorite part of fall/winter. AND I got these at Payless. Payless boots I got for $30, going strong 3 years and running. Take that all you $200 pairs of boots! Boom.

Le Tote: Cobalt POP

It's Monday! And I'm in a much better mood than last week. Yaaaay. Mondays don't usually encourage a good mood but I had a good weekend. And by that, I mean I didn't do anything. We sat around the house eating chili and enjoying Harry Potter weekend on ABC Family. I love Harry Potter weekend. I own all of the movies but I drop everything for HPW. All true Potter heads do, it's our thang. 

Aaaaand I began a project this weekend...for the blog...and I'm really excited about it. And I'm going to be a ball buster and make you wait to see what it is. Mwahahaha. Apparently this good mood comes with a side of evil...

Neon Flair

The weather is cooling off and it's time to break out the ol' denim jacket again. Here I am lamenting over summer's passing again. Just you wait until the cold weather really sets in...then you're really going to see some "woe is me" posts. Maybe I should just move south...

50 Shades of Grey

Yes, this title was inspired by the book but only because it's catchy and it fit, not because I like the book. I got about halfway through the first book and realized everything seemed a little familiar. Basically, it's a Twilight replica with a masochist instead of a vampire. I mean, if you're going to copy a book, at least pick a good one! Amirite??

Polka Dot Perfection

So hey, big news! This skirt apparently has pockets! And I am apparently an idiot because I have had this skirt for nearly a year and had no idea that this skirt contained this handy-dandy feature. So yeah. there's that. Wow.

Just Jeans

Not boyfriend jeans, not skinny jeans. Not colored or printed or distressed. Just jeans. They still exist! And they're perfect for functionality and showing off my shirt. Which I love. I've become a real fan of floral print. I used to not own anything floral. It's a frilly print and it just wasn't me. But, I don't rule out anything anymore and I dress how I feel. Your mood changes, why shouldn't your style?

Talk Color to Me

Kind of a play on "Talk Derby to me". I guess unless you're from a town who lives for Derby because that's the only thing that has ever happened around here, ever, you may not know that phrase. However, I'm sticking with it.

Lady of the Night

Another "Pinterest told me to" 'fit. The jury is still out on this one. To be real honest, I felt like a hooker. Not like a 'Pretty Woman' hooker, more like a 'Grand Theft Auto' lady of the night. I keeps it real. It looked so cute on the other girl. Maybe it's just something you have to get used to? What do you guys think about it? Seriously, honest opinion.

 via Pinterest

Flower Power

It's Tuesday! Whoo! No, there's not really anything exciting about Tuesday, I'm just trying to be upbeat about it. 

I've had these floral jeans for a bit but didn't know how I wanted to wear them. I thought chambray at first but that was just too obvious. Ya know, why am I always telling you people all of my clothing woes? You don't care. Heck, I don't care. Let's just look at my pretty jeans, shall we?

Pinning for the Win

Via Pinterest

This combination has been in my closet, able to be made easily, and I would have never thought of it had it not been for Pinterest. Tights are new to me. Leggings have been a good friend but tights were foreign. Gotta say, I'm liking them. I wish my skirt was a little fuller and my tights were a little more opaque but I think I hit the concept. What do you think?

That's What Friends are For...

Are you singing it? Come on, let's do a duet. Keep smiling, Keep shining, That's what friends are for! Tell me you know Mrs Warwick! You don't? Yeah, me either. I just know that one catchy line...I had to googlize who sang it. Yeah, googlize is a word...or it is now.

My bestie gave me this shirt. She was cleaning out her closet and that's what my friends are for. I am my relations favorite charity case. They love to give me stuff and I love to take it. This particular friend has given me all but her first born. And that's only because she hasn't had it yet. I kid, I kid. I don't need anymore mouths to feed. But if she decides to move across the country, I may need something to leverage. Love you, Ker!

Wally World Chic: The Remix

  So, you may have seen this dress here.

I liked the print so much, I wanted to try it as a skirt. I did the ol' belt and tuck method I posted here. It's awesome for turning any dress into a skirt. Obviously you can't tuck a shirt into a dress but this is a quick and easy cheat.

No Longer a Virgin and Old Lady Shoes

No, not that kind! I have kids smarty pants. I mean, I'm no longer a peplum virgin! I'm actually taking part in a trend while it's still a trend! Watch out! And you know I love my yellow smiley face store; my beautiful cobalt skinnies came from the World of Wally and they were $5. Booyah.

And my old lady shoes. Oh, my old lady shoes. I'm not kidding when I say they're old lady shoes. They came from my aunt. My great aunt. Who happens to be 68. Maybe they were too trendy for her? Yeah, I don't know cause they definitely look right up an old lady's ally to me. But she gave them to me, tags still on them and everything. And I am not one to look a gift horse in the mouth. Is that how the saying even goes? Yeah I don't know what I'm talking about. Point is, I don't turn down nuffin for free! Nuffin!

I Feel Like a Badass

 You ever have one of those days where an outfit just comes together in a way that just makes you feel cool?  I literally had 10 minutes to get dressed this morning and I just grabbed the most accessible items in the closet and boom. Does it totally kill the cool factor by talking about it? There went the mystique. Hey, I didn't say I actually was cool, I just said I felt like it.

Summa, Summa, Summatime

Well, it's not technically summer yet but it certainly feels like it. It was 90 today. That's way too hot for this indoor girl. Until the pool's temperature is warm enough to swim in, I'd just assume stay inside. I know, it's terrible. I complain just as much when it's cold. 

Wally World Chic

 Yep, there is such a thing. And that's 'Walmart' for those of you who don't speak poor. You all already know I have no shame and would sell my mother to get a good deal (not kidding  kidding, love you ma!). So while I'm in there "price droppin'" on my groceries, I swing by the clothes from time to time and this weekend I found this little gem on clearance for $7.00. In addition to my thrifted $6.00 Target wedges, my thrifted $2.00 no holla necklace, my $1.00 bracelet and free belt (came with an old dress). For those of you who aren't a calculator, or who are like me and don't like numbers and stuff, that's a grand total of $16. Boom.

The Key to Lace

 Bonjour mon ami! No, I don't know french just trying to keep it real. Yeah, you know how I like to make sense. So I don't mean to toot my own horn but (beep beep) I'm really liking this OOTD. I've had this skirt just laying in my closet all sad and lonely because I didn't know what to pair it with. The key was this pair of shoes. Not quite a heel, not quite a boot. I'm not sure what you'd call them, I call them awesome. I was too hung up on thinking that a lace skirt needed to be dressy and couldn't be casual. Yeah, shows you what I know. You all really probably shouldn't be taking advice from me...but anyway, it turned out pretty fab despite the fact that I'm apparently not as fashion savvy as I thought.

Oh What the Hell, Right?

Alright you guys, I'm always talking about my "comfort zone" and how I don't have the confidence to pull of certain looks or to try new things. Well, you know what I decided? What the hell?! I mean, really! What's the worst that could happen if an outfit turns out to be a total flop? I wear it for one day, 12 hours at the most, I learn from the mistake and try something different. I mean, it's not like I have to be buried in the thing! And on the plus side, if I try something a little risky and it rocks, I can do it again. Basically, I've just been being a baby about this and I realized I can never get out of this rut if I don't take chances. So I said Eff it and wore what I wanted! Who cares what anyone else thinks, I'm wearing it for me! And I'm so glad I did because it wasn't a flop at all! I've had this skirt folded in the closet longer than I care to admit, it needed to finally be worn!