Black Gingham

I've been hunting for a gingham shirt in another color ever since I got my red gingham shirt a while back. I always felt limited with the red gingham. Every time I wore it, I couldn't help but feel like a table cloth at a 4th of July picnic. =)

Black Gingham Shirt: Brand unknown, thrifted

Green skirt: Loft, Thrifted

Sandals, Skinny Belt & Wrist Wrap: Target

When I saw this black gingham shirt at the thrift store last week, I snatched it right up! I feel like the possibilities are endless with this baby.  I could tuck it into a bright pencil skirt, half tuck it with my turquoise jeans, wear it over a sundress... I could even play with pattern mixing with it. 

It is, at the moment, right up there with my chambray shirt, on my "Favorite Thrifted Items" list. =)

Do you have a favorite item that you thrifted or scored on a clearance rack?

I'm linking up today with the girls at Monday Mingle!

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!

Run, baby, run!

Are you a runner? For about the past year or so, I've dabbled in running. When your husband is an Ironman, it's hard to feel excited about having run a 5k in thirty three minutes. ;)  Despite that, I'm buckling down and getting serious, y'all!  I've committed myself to running a 1/2 marathon later this year and I have begun some training that will gradually get me from barely huffing and puffing out two miles to running 13.1 miles with ease.  Okay, maybe not with ease, but I should at least be able to finish! =)

Green skirt: Old Navy, thrifted ($4)

Mustard tank: Target ($10)

Chambray Shirt: Gap, thrifted ($4)

Sandals: A Boutique in New Orleans ($10)

You know what I notice about running?  It's so incredibly difficult to get up when my alarm goes off at 5:00 a.m.!! But if I can just make myself get out of bed, I never regret it.  I feel so accomplished after running first thing in the morning. 

And as an added bonus, getting up so early allows me to have quality quiet time with my Bible, which is the best way to start my day! =)

So, do y'all have any tips for running a 1/2 marathon? 

I'm linking up today with The Pleated Poppy and Transatlantic Blonde!

Wear it Wednesday - Mustard & Green Beans

Conversation I had with the Hubs on Saturday on our way to a birthday party:

Me: Do you like my outfit?

Him: Ha, well, I don't know. See, I was always taught to match.

Me: Oh, you mean like green and yellow don't match?

Him: No, like your tights and your shirt are two different shades of yellow.

Umm... ok.

 Khaki Jacket: Thrifted ($6)

Shirt: Gap (Borrowed from Sis)

Skirt: Ann Taylor Loft, Thrifted ($3.50)

Tights: Target ($5, or $15, since this is my 3rd pair)

Boots: Shoedazzle (Gift)

Ring: Glow Salon ($5)

Other Jewelry: Borrowed from Sis

Later that day:

Me: Can you believe that the first time I wore my mustard tights, I snagged a hole in them?? So, I bought another pair and would you believe I snagged them again??

Him: Maybe it's a sign...

Me: That the universe is working against my coolness?

Him: No, that mustard should be used for your hotdogs and not your legs.

Umm... ok.

And if you're wondering, yes, this is my third pair of mustard tights from Target. And yes, they did snag again today! I guess it's time for me to try a different brand!

 My sister's cool accessories =)

What do you think?  Does mustard work on legs with a skirt the color of green beans and a shirt the color of sunshine? =)

And I'm linking up with the following lovely ladies:

The Pleated Poppy
Real Momma Real Style
Thursdays are for Thrifters
Thrifters Anonymous