Summer Style: Sheath Dress, Light Blazer & Wedge Sandals

Outfit #2 is brought to you by the sheath dress.

Dress: Kohls

Linen Blazer: New York & Company (Thrifted)

Wedge Sandals: Zulily

Or maybe it's brought to you by the linen blazer.

Or maybe it's brought to you by the wedges.

I'm not sure which of these pieces is the "star" of this outfit, but I can say this. It came together from my 30 pieces rather easily. It's nothing special really.  It's simply a dress, a blazer and wedges. Girls wear that every day.  So, we can say that so far, the 30 for 30 hasn't been too difficult or stretched my creativity much at all.  But hey, it's only Day 2. We'll see how it goes later in the challenge!

I'm linking up today with Watch What I'm Wearing, Fine Linen & Purple and Sunday Style.

p.s. I wore this to church. I wouldn't suggest you wear a sheath dress, a blazer and wedges on any given summer day if you're staying home (or out and about) with your kids. While it's perfectly practical for church, it isn't a bit practical for chasing the munchkins.

Another Day, A Different Look with the Same Necklace & Shoes

Obviously, I'm a bit obsessed with my Siramara necklace and the shoes I scored from Zulily recently. It seems that in the past weeks, I've worn them over and over again. At least, I've moved on from my bright yellow shirt.

Dress: Kohls

Chambray Top: Thrifted

What I love about this necklace is that it's an edgy piece, but it goes with so many different looks!

Necklace: Siramara (It's sold out, but here is another cute option.)

I first wore it with a sheath dress and denim jacket. On Sunday, I wore it with another sheath dress and a chic black blazer.

And here I am wearing it with a maxi dress that gives off a very hippie-ish vibe.  Do you like to do that? Wear your clothing and accessories in different ways to show off a range of styles? (Or am I just weird like that?)

Shoes: Zulily

While you're here, don't forget to enter my giveaway from Oasap! Hurry... get on over there so that you can win yourself a pretty little something! =)

I'm linking up today with The Pleated Poppy, Transatlantic Blonde, Monday Mingle, Still Being Molly, Rolled Up Pretty, Wardrobe Wednesday and Dear Abby Leigh.  Swing by their pretty little blogs to see how other ladies across the world are getting dressed these days.

Making a Statement with Siramara

Before beginning, I'd like to say that I'm praying for all of those affected by the tragedy in Boston. Being a new runner and being married to an experienced runner, I can only imagine how they are coping after such violence. I am thrilled to see how the running community and the entire country is coming together to offer help and encouragement to those affected.

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On Monday, we began state testing in our county. State testing is brutal. At least, it feels that way. A solid 70 minutes of children poring over reading passages, underlining and circling and going back in the text over and over again to make sure that they have their answers correct. All while I'm pacing around the room, not looking at any of the tests, but faithfully observing the students to ensure that they are focused and alert.

Dress: Kohls

Belt: Target

Shoes: Zulily

You might be thinking that I was crazy to wear such a cute (and high) pair of wedges on a day when I would certainly be wearing them out, but actually they were quite comfortable.

Jacket: Thrifted

Okay, really, they were comfortable! But even they were the most comfortable pair of wedges I've worn in a while, I did slip out of them and into a pair of flats for my pacing exercises. You know how some strappy wedges or heels make a slight squishing noise when your heel meets the sole of your shoe as you walk? Well, that's what these wedges do.

Now, I'm not complaining, because its nothing to complain about! It's just that when your classroom is as silent as a tomb, every single swish is heard like a herd of buffalo stampeding the room. So, yeah, the flats reigned during that 70 minutes of the day.

After that, however, I proudly slipped back into my wedges and wore them not only throughout the entire day of teaching, but also to the grocery store, to pick up the kidlets and back to the house. Then I kicked them off and relaxed for the rest of the evening!

Any by "relaxed," I mean that I cooked dinner, gave baths, cleaned up the house... you know, all the typical mom stuff. =)

Necklace: Sira & Mara

Now, for the part of this outfit I was most excited to discuss. I can't believe I went on and on about these amazing wedges when the statement in this outfit is clearly coming from this fabulous necklace! I won this necklace in a giveaway ages ago at Mix and Match Fashion. Since winning it, I've only worn it a few times. Mostly because I'm stuck in a rut of wearing long simple necklaces. I simply haven't been a statement necklace kind of girl. I think I might be warming up to them, though. I love how this look turned out and I'm envisioning this necklace with so many other outfits!

I hope you're all having a beautiful week and enjoying whatever spring-ish weather you've been having. I'm linking up today with The Pleated Poppy, Transatlantic Blonde, Dear Abby Leigh, Rolled Up Pretty and Wardrobe Wednesday.  Check out these lovely blogs to get inspired about all sorts of pretty things!

Highlighter Hues

It seems that highlighter yellow will be a hot color for spring and summer (for me).  I'm no fashion expert, so I don't know if it will be in the real world. But in my world, I'm all kinds of excited about it. However, this shirt is the only highlighter-hued shirt that I have and I need (insert want) more!

Shirt: Forever 21

Tank: New York & Co.

Pants: Target

Shoes: Zulily

I want to wear it all the time. Not only with jeans and these fab crazy printed pants from Target, but also with my bright maxi skirt and my favorite pair of cobalt shorts. I really, truly need more of it.

Bright shades that resemble highlighters look simply smashing (I feel a little bit British, when I say that) on girls with a tan. If you have a lighter complexion like I do, and you're hesitant to wear a vivid shade of yellow right up against a face that resembles that of Bella Swan on her good days, then you could always wear just a little bit of it as an accent.  (Or you could wear it and then just look down whenever you take pictures of yourself. Oh, wait, you mean, everyone doesn't take pictures of their clothes??)

I love the way the color pops against the gray on these great wedges! And they were only $15, people! Considering that I stood in them all day long, they were relatively comfortable, too. I'm telling you, Zulily is wear it's at! (It being amazing deals and all kinds of cuteness.)

Have you heard of Origami Owl? My sister hosted a party and got me the prettiest locket full of cute little charms! I love it!

I'm linking up today with Monday Mingle, Still Being Molly and Watch What I'm Wearing and Long Distance Loving.

I hope you all have a Monday that's not too shabby and a beautiful week!

Orange Crush

Someone told me recently that I pair colors in unexpected ways. Is that a kind way of telling me that I don't match? ;)

Denim Jacket - Thrifted

Dress - mark. (Jackie's Eboutique)

Tights - Target

Wedges - Kohls (Don't forget to use the code TENFORBLOG for 10% off your purchase until March 9th!)

Scarf - Charming Charlie's (Gift)

If you look closely at these photos, you'll clearly see that there are pops of bright orange in this mostly pink scarf.

Jewelry: Various stores around town and the internet =)

Whether I match or not, I have fun wearing bright colors and pairing colors that people might not usually wear. It helps me to feel like I'm spreading a bit of sunshine everywhere I go. =)

Monday was a very rainy, dreary day and these bright orange, highlighter hued tights helped to cheer me up every time I happened to look down.

I hope you're all having a beautiful week! I appreciate each and every one of you that reads my little ole' blog and I'm trying to make time to get by your little piece of the blogosphere soon!

Linking up today with The Pleated Poppy, Transatlantic Blonde, Dear Abby Leigh Wardrobe Wednesday and Rolled Up Pretty. Pretty much, I'm all over the place today. =) Drop by their pretty little blogs to see how other ladies all across the world (Yep, you heard me!) are getting dressed up these days.