Summer (Mom) Style: Sneakers & Shorts

Outfit Number 26 and it's more of the same... That's right. It's another look in my mom uniform of sneakers and shorts.

Shirt: Thrifted

Shorts: Gap Outlet

Shoes: TJMaxx

Socks: Target

This morning, my little princess slept till 8:30. Let me tell you, she should have! Last night, she was up until about 9:30 (2 hours past her bedtime), with excuse after excuse for getting out of bed. Well, I can't stand to hear her crying, "My mommy! My mommy!" for longer than 5 or so minutes before I crack. Yeah, I know. I'm quite the pushover. So, I went into her room, held her hand for a while, sang her a few songs, even rocked her for a bit.

So, this morning when she woke up, she smiled up at me and said, "I fell aseep, momma!" Like she had dome something that I would be so proud of. I said, "That's great, baby. Momma prayed and prayed last night that you'd fall asleep."

Then she said, "Yeah! And Jesus hold my hand and wocked me till I fell aseep" And because I wasn't going to contradict her, I said, "Yeah, he did."

Then she thought about it for a second and said, "Momma, you Jesus?"

Well, even though I hope to portray Jesus to those around me, I most certainly am not Him. =)

Linking up today with Monday Mingle, Funday Monday and Monday Bloom.

Summer (Mom) Style: More Pattern Mixing

Outfit Number 22 features more pattern mixing.  You begin to see patterns as simply another solid when you're this far into a 30 for 30. ;)

Shirt, Tank, Sandals & Belt: Target

Shorts: Gap Outlet

You guys. I think I'm ready to get back to school! It's not that I want to get away from my kids. I'm actually enjoying my time with them and they've been (mostly) a lot of fun.  But I'm starting to feel unproductive. I think I'm ready to get back in the classroom, get things all set and ready for next year and end the day with that "I feel like I've accomplished something" sheer exhaustion.

I'm looking forward to finishing my triathlon, so that my training will shift a bit.  Next up on the agenda is a 1/2 Ironman Relay in October.  My friend will be doing the bike, I'm doing the run and another friend will be doing the swim.  Once my training shifts to strictly running, I'll have a lot more time during the day that I can spend in the classroom getting ready for next year!

I'm linking up today with Passion for Fashion, Two-Thirty Five Designs and Life of the Party.

Elephants & Battle Wounds

You all know how much I love my chambray shirt, right?  I mean, I only wear it like once or twice a week! 

Chambray Shirt: Gap, Thrifted

Maxi Skirt: NY&Co

Sandals: Boutique in New Orleans

Well, my poor chambray shirt has suffered a battle wound. I only hope that I can repair it and bring it back to life!

I was walking out of the door at work to go to lunch when I snagged my shirt on the door and ripped off the button! Not only did I rip off the button, but I also managed to snag a decent hole where the button should go. Since I am 100% inept with a needle and thread, I think I'll take it to a tailor and see if he/she can repair it for me.

Elephant Bracelet: Pondicherry (Purchase here) Won in a giveaway at Pink Chai Style

Coil Bracelet: Mimi Boutique Purchased with gift card won in a giveaway at BonBon Rose Girls

Isn't this elephant bracelet gorgeous?!? It's so unique. I just love it! When I showed it to my Little Guy, he gave it a cursory glance and went back to watching Curious George. Then he did a bit of a double take and said, "Oooh, momma! I like that!" =)

Necklace: April M Jewelry Won in Contest on their facebook page

Ring: I think I might have "borrowed" it from my sister and never gave it back. ;)

Pink Band: Road ID

I've worn my Road ID a number of times on the blog and you may have noticed it. I can't wait to tell you more about it tomorrow! And you'll definitely want to check back in, because there just might be something in it for you! =)

While looking through these photos, I notice that my hair is in desperate need of a cut and color! I really can't go much longer than 5 or 6 weeks before it start to look a little shoddy. How often do you cut and/or color your hair?

I'm linking up today with Monday Mingle, Still Being Molly, Watch What I'm Wearing and Coming Unstitched!

While you're here, don't forget to enter to win $100 to Monroe and Main!! It's the last day to enter. I'll announce a winner tomorrow!

Sugar Rush

Have you ever had a sugar rush?  I'm about to have one because I'm drinking a white chocolate mocha while eating on some powdered doughnuts. That's sure to bring on a sugar rush!

I'm also having a bit of sugar rush over this adorably sweet clutch from Sugar Rush Creative that I won in Sharon's giveaway!

Bracelet & Necklace: mark. via Jackie's eBoutique

Rings: Target & Premier Designs

Clutch: Sugar Rush Creative

All of the products by Sugar Rush Creative are so sweet, like the Bluebird Reversible Hobo Bag, the perfect bag to give you a sugar rush all summer long! =)

This clutch is the perfect size to carry my keys, my lipgloss, my wallet and few other necessities. It's small enough that I could toss it into my everyday purse, but roomy enough that I could carry it on its own! And how pretty is the navy and lime green pattern?!?

Trusty Chambray Shirt: Gap, Thrifted

Neon Jeans: NY&Co

Belt: Target

Flats: No idea, they're sooo old. ;)

Do you like a bit of a sugar rush? =)

I'm linking up today with The Pleated Poppy and Transatlantic Blonde for What I Wore Wednesday!

While you're here, if you don't mind, could you swing by Monroe & Main's facebook page and vote for my shoe haiku? It's #44 on Page 3! The winner gets a $250 gift card and if I win, I'll definitely be sharing the love with you! =) Thank you so much!!

I'm back, baby!

Well, I'm back... for the moment, anyways. I literally have 22 messages waiting for me on my voicemail and a massive stack of files in my inbox, so I'll be brief. =)

Chambray Shirt: Gap, Thrifted ($4)

Turquoise Jeans: NY&Co ($30)

Purple Shoes: Shoedazzle ($20)



I had such fun teaching last week!  I can't wait to start interviewing, land a job and spend time with those cute kids every single day.  It's like my own little dream job. =)

All accessories: Target

What's your dream job?  If you could do anything in the world, what would it be?

I'm linking up today with the lovely ladies behind Monday Mingle!

Don't forget... you have until Thursday to enter my eShakti giveaway!!

Me & My Chambray Shirt

I have something to confess, y'all. My Chambray Shirt and I kind of having a little something going on. I don't know if it's true love that will last forever, or only a little crush, but I kind of want to wear it all. The. Time.

Here are the ways I've worn it in the past few weeks.

It's just such a versatile piece.  I would go so far as to say that your wardrobe isn't complete without one!

Chambray Shirt: Gap, Thrifted ($4)

Skirt: LOFT, Thrifted ($4)

Shoes: Shoedazzle ($20)

Belt ($4) & Bracelet ($4): Target

Okay, I admit it. I think it just may be true love. =)

Do y'all remember a week or so ago when I asked you to pretty please go vote for me in the April M Jewelry Style Contest? (Huh, I just realized I was wearing a very similar outfit that day.) Well, I won and received the beautiful Carolina Garcia Copper Necklace in the mail!!

Necklace: won in contest April M Jewelry

It arrived earlier this week after an incredibly long day at the office. 

The cute packaging and sweet note immediately brightened up my day!

The necklace itself is a beautiful piece of jewelry.  It has a nice weight to it and feels like a piece that will last forever! Even with two kids pawing at me all the time. ;)  Thank you, April M Jewelry, for such a beautiful necklace!!

I'm linking up today with All Things Chic for Fashion Friday!

Friday's Flavor of the Week - All the Colors of the Rainbow

If you can't tell from the title, I have a really random post for you full of many unrelated colors! =) I thrifted these lime green Ann Taylor pants a while back and have worn them a few times, but this is their first time on the blog. 

Chambray Shirt: Gap, Thrifted ($4)

Pants: Ann Taylor, Thrifted ($4)

Tank: Express ($15)

Shoes: rsvp, 6pm.com ($6.95)

After seeing them photographed, I realized that they are not as flattering as I thought they were! Does that ever happen to you?  You really like an item of clothing until you see it in pictures... These are a little baggy and after wearing them for a while, they get really loose through the thighs, which simply isn't very flattering on my already larger-than-I'd-like thighs!

This necklace, however, I love! ;)

A few readers have mentioned that they liked my nails in the past few posts...  I had painted them two fun colors to carry me through last weekend. They were certainly not shades that I would have picked for an interview, but they were definitely fun!

SpaRitual in Knowledge is Power

NYC in Times Square Tangerine

I got the SpaRitual polish from apothica.com and I really like the shade. It was a pretty matte polish that dried quickly and lasted as long as can be expected when you type for a living and cook and take care of kids every evening! ;)

Close-Up of the Nails =)

Speaking of interviews (which I very briefly mentioned a second ago), what color polish would you wear?  I'm thinking a nude shade or just a clear coat.  I will (fingers crossed) be interviewing for teaching positions within the next month or so!

Linking up today with The Nail Files!

Colorful

Yesterday was a rainy day and I was sleep deprived, so I did what I always do in that situation. I just kept piling on colors until I cheered up. =)

Chambray Sleeveless Shirt: Thrifted ($3, similar here and here)

Green Skirt: Loft, Thrifted ($3.50, similar here and here... sorry I couldn't find any longer ones)

Yellow wedge sandals: Cato (Gift from my aunt, Thanks Aunt Jannie!! similar here and here)

Green, blue, yellow, pink . . . All I really need is another color or two and I'd look similar to a rainbow in a blue sky.

Necklace: Target ($10, I think... similar here and here)

Pink wrist wrap: Target ($7, similar here)

Leather & chain link bracelet: Gift, similar here)

It did the trick and even helped to push the clouds away, because by noon, it was sunny! Of course, that could just be Florida's fickle weather for you. ;)

Hey, I have a quick favor to ask of you... would you mind voting for my picture in a style contest, please, pretty please?  All you have to do is go to April M Jewelry and like their facebook page.  Then just like my photo on their page... It's currently the second one down. It's the picture of the outfit I posted yesterday with the lace vest.  Thanks, girls!! Y'all are the best! =)

What do you tend to do when it's gloomy out? Do you dress in brighter colors to counteract the gloominess or do you embrace it and dress in neutral shades?

I'm linking up today for What I Wore Wednesday with The Pleated Poppy and Transatlantic Blonde!