Noonday Style (What I wore)

Dress: Anthropology, Sweater: Banana Republic, 

Goldrush Necklace: Noonday Collection, Shoes: Old Navy

I recently got my first Noonday piece and I couldn't be happier with it! Not only is it a great quality piece, it is also very fashionable and the money I spent on it goes to support a great cause. I just love knowing that this very necklace was made with love from India and the money made from it will help someone better their life! Win, win!

 Linking up with the lovely Shanna

High School Reunion (What I Wore)

Oh what to wear to a high school reunion? That was my dilemma this past weekend...thankfully I have an amazing sister in law who a.) is very fashionable, b.) loves to do my hair and make up and c.) allows me to shop from her closet regularly. Yes, she's pretty awesome. 

Exhibit A

With her help I decided to go with a cute Prabal Gurung dress and some cute Steve Madden wedges.

It was perfect for the occasion. Phew! Thanks Carly for making me look presentable!

Full recap on my reunion soon. It was almost too good a time...

Teacher Style {What I Wore}

As an elementary teacher the clothes you wear are extremely important. You are often on the floor with kids and you hardly ever sit down so comfort is a MUST. That being said I still want to look somewhat fashionable so I've been working on a few outfits. Here are a few I've put together...
1. Dress: Banana Republic, Sweater: LOFT, Belt: Limited
2. Dress: Whole Foods, Sweater, Kohl's (Lauren Conrad)
3. Dress: Kohl's, Blazer: H&M, Belt: Old Navy
4. Chambray Top: Limited, Striped Ponte Pencil Skirt: Limited  (I call this look my "Meg Henning"because when I put it together I thought of her so thanks Meg.)

I've really been trying to "up" my teacher style without spending a lot of money so I've been remixing my summer dresses. I'd love any suggestions for other cute and comfortable outfits you wear to work!

Merona Dress: Target, Necklace: Fossil, Boots: Fergalicious

*Linking up with Shanna for Random Wednesday

Last Remix!!! {For now}

Well folks, I did it. I somehow managed to complete the 30x30 remix and it feels so good! Thanks for your sweet comments along the way. I have had so much fun with this challenge. This is my last set of remixing pictures for now...

Tank top: JCREW, Jeans: Lauren Conrad (Kohl's), Shoes: Jessica Simpson (Dillards), Headband: Charming Charlie

Maxi dress/skirt: Whole Foods, Shirt: JCREW, Shoes: Steve Madden, Necklace: LOFT, Belt: Gifted, Purse: Fossil

Skirt: Target, Tank top: Gap, Sweater: Express, Necklace: Gifted, Belt: Limited, Shoes: Gap

Maxi: Xhileration (TJ Maxx), Necklace: Charming Charlie, Shoes: Gap, Bracelet: After Sunset

Top:H&M , Shorts: Limited, Necklace: Made by my talented sister in law, Shoes: Jessica Simpson wedges

Top: Anthropology, Belt: Limited, Skirt: Forever 21 Sandals: Target

 And here are all my looks from all 5 weeks...

My favorite piece to wear and the only one I wore all 5 weeks was my Aztec printed skirt from Target. I also got a ton of use out of my knit coral top and my maxi dresses! After doing this remix I will never be able to say I have nothing to wear in my closet. I learned so much and would recommend the remix to ANYONE who is bored with the pieces in their closet. You can do it!

Special thanks to Kelly from Mrs. in Training who got my butt in gear to do this remix and for all the other ladies who participated and encouraged me along the way! I'm so glad I gave it a try and I already plan on doing it again.

Remixing Outfits 19-24

Happy Memorial Day lovelies!! I hope you all have your grills fired up for a cookout or your swimsuits ready to hop in a pool today. Summer is right around the corner and I couldn't be more excited. I'm going into my very last week of school and my last week of remixing THIS week. I can't believe it!

Every week I think okay this will be the week I get stuck and can't think of any other way to remix my closet, but somehow that just hasn't happened yet. Here are my outfits from last week including what I wore to a baby shower and a bonfire and my jeans finally make an appearance...

Tank top: Gap, Knit top: LOFT, Shorts: Limited, Booties: H&M, Bangle Bracelets: Banana Republic

Shirt: H&M, Belt: Limited, Skirt: Target, Wedges: Jessica Simpson-Dillards, Watch: Fossil, Purse: Fossil, Necklace: ATP

Shirt: Anthropology, Belt: Old Navy, Skirt: Target, Shoes: Sperry, Bangle Bracelets: Banana Republic

Shirt: JCREW, Skirt: JCREW, Shoes: Steve Madden, Scarf: Charming Charlie

Maxi: Whole Foods Belt: Francesca's, Necklace: Fossil, Booties: H&M

Tank top: Gap, Jeans: Lauren Conrad (Kohl's), Sweater: LOFT, Headband: Charming Charlie, Shoes: Sperry

See Days 1-6 here, Days 7-12 here and Days 13-18 here.

Enjoy your day off! I will be cooking out with my family and then watching the Bachelorette tonight!

Remixing Days 13-18...half way there!!!

Happy Monday! I hope you all had fabulous weekends. My weekend update is on hold this week because today I'm sharing outfits 13-18 in my 30x30 remix. That means the remix is now more than half way over!! You can tell I'm an overachiever because I have yet to wear my jeans! Hopefully I haven't used up all my creativity and I don't have boring outfits the last 2 weeks. We'll see...either way I'm proud of what I've done so far. I've definitely stepped out of my fashion comfort zone.

Top: F21, Shorts: LOFT,  Earrings: Charming Charlie, Shoes: Jessica Simpson

Top: JCREW, Belt: Old Navy, Skirt: H&M, Shoes: Gap, Necklace: Fossil

Top: Banana Republic, Belt: Limited, Skirt: Target, Shoes: Steve Madden

Tank top: JCREW, Sweater: LOFT, Short: White House, Black Market, Headband: SWeetnessaboos, Bracelet: Fossil

Blazer: Kohl's (Lauren Conrad, Belt: Francesca's, Tank top: JCREW, Skirt: Target, Sandals: Gap

Tank top: Gap, Sweater: LOFT, Skirt: JCREW, Shoes: H&M, Necklace: Gifted

See outfits 1-6 here and outfits 7-12 here.
And make sure to check out some of the other amazing ladies participating in the challenge!

Remixing Outfits 7-12

Week 2 of remixing is now over and I honestly can't believe how much fun I'm having mixing and matching my clothes and accessories. I already have a few "go to" pieces that I feel I could wear almost daily and I still have a few bottoms that I haven't even worn yet so I'm feeling pretty good going into week 3. Lessons learned this week: First, I do not love wearing shorts. Why I picked 3 pairs for my remix, I still don't know, but I am always happier and more comfortable in a skirt. And second, experimenting with different fabrics and patterns makes me strangely happy. Here are my outfits days 7-12 including what I wore to a last minute Broadway show and for Mother's day!

See outfits 1-6 here!

Linking up with Lauren Shanna and Lindsey

Remixing Outfits Days 1-6 Revealed...

Week one of remixing is complete! The first week of remixing is always the easiest because you really don't have to re-wear anything, but I did challenge myself to try to make my outfits more fun this week and wear things in ways I never have before. I actually had a lot of fun playing with accessories and switching things up.

What I've learned from week 1: Belts are my friend, I need to learn how to pose, I can wear sweaters over dresses to make them completely new outfits and I am most definitely not a model. Those may be obvious to you all, but I'm learning! Here is my first week in remixing...

Maxi Dress: Xhileration, Sweater: Express, Belt: Gap

Skirt and Boots: H&M, Polka dot t-shirt: JCrew, Knit Top: Loft, Necklace: My artsy sister in law

Top: Banana Republic, Shorts: White House, Black Market, Shoes: TJ Maxx, Necklace: Fossil

Dress: Whole Foods, Belt: Limited, Blazer: Lauren Conrad from Kohls, Shoes: Target

Sweater: Loft, Striped Tank top: Gap, Skirt: Target, Necklace: Fossil, Bag: Fossil, Belt: Michael Kors, Shoes: Gap

Shirt: H&M, Belt: Limited, Skirt: Target, Shoes: Sperry's

Fingers crossed I can make it through week 2...

Day 2 and 4 are my favorites so far. What do you think??

Linking up with Kelly, Shanna, Lauren and Lindsey today.

What I wore to the Paramount...

Tank Top: Gap, Sweater: LOFT, Skirt: JCREW, Belt: Gifted, Necklace: Gifted, Shoes: H&M

My mom, sister and I went to see a stage play of Narnia this weekend at the cutest old theater in Indiana called the Paramount. It wasn't super warm, but I wanted to look springy and sport my new JCrew skirt I got on clearance so this is what I came up with. I am so excited to wear this skirt lots of different ways this spring/summer! How would you wear it??

Linking up with Shanna, Lauren and Lindsey today.

Your beauty fills the sky...

Top: Target, Tank top: Limited, Skirt: Target, Belt:Gifted

The other day I was driving with the windows down, the sunshine pouring in on me and I just had to smile and say thank you. I find so much joy in God's creation and I have to remind myself to stop and enjoy it sometimes.  This is just your friendly reminder to take a minute to stop what you are doing and take a look around you!

Linking up with Shanna today.

Lately...

Top: Kohl's (exact), Leggings: Kohl's (exact), Shoes: Jessica Simpson Wedges, Earrings: Anthropology

I've been sipping on...lemonade. Since it's finally feeling like spring I've been keeping a pitcher in the fridge! Now I just need to bust out my Mason jar and get a cute striped straw to sip out of.
I've been listening to...Chris Tomlin's new cd. It's so wonderful and a perfect way to start my day as I drive in to work.
I've been reading...The Paris Wife by Paula McLain for book club and The Fitting Room by Kelly Minter for bible study. So far I am loving both of these books!
I've been watching...Smash and Fashion Star. I can't get enough!
I've been trying...recipes from this cookbook, Dinner: A Love Story. All my meals I've cooked the last 2 weeks are from this cookbook and I can't wait to share my thoughts.
I'm excited that...our flights to Colorado are BOOKED for July!! I've never been to Colorado and I can't wait to celebrate my friend Ashley's wedding and get in some gorgeous Colorado views.
I'm thankful for...a husband who makes me feel so loved, for the roof over my head and for sunshine. Thank you Jesus for sunshine!

Linking up with Shanna, Lauren and Lindsey today.

Things blogging has taught me...

Dress: Old Navy (exact), Belt: Old Navy (exact), Scarf: Old Navy, Shoes: H&M

I've been thinking lately about all the things I've done, tried or learned just because of blogging. If you didn't already know, I absolutely love blogging and all of you. Just had to throw that out there.
Here are just a few things blogging has taught me...

I've learned how to dress and have even attempted a few style posts thanks to my bloggy friend-spirations: Shanna, Mo and Katie. You girls make me want to style my outfits and then take pictures. I never ever thought I would do that so cheers to you.

I've learned where to shop...some of my favorite Etsy shops belong to some of you! I even started my own Etsy shop because it seemed like every blogger needed a shop of their own. Why not?

I've learned how to do my hair...I honestly did not know how to handle my curly hair before some of the tips I've found from bloggers. I'm still working on it, but I've made progress!

I've learned that you can be close friends with someone you've never "met" in the real world.

I've learned how to use Polyvore, photo editing websites and even a little HTML code.

I've learned that I have a little bit of luck..I've won some pretty awesome things from generous giveaways including a Pampered Chef ChopChop, an amazing necklace from Shabby Apple, an adorable clutch, headband, ring and earrings from Whimsy Lane and my new favorite headband from SWeetness a boos!

I've learned that it's okay to snap pictures of every single meal I make...I did it before, but now I have a reason for doing it!

I've learned that people I love in blog world I also love in "real life."(Erin, Julie, Katie, Anne, Sarah, Jax, Courtney)

I've learned that blogging keeps me accountable and motivated. It helps me plan my meals each week and then actually go through with cooking them. And after writing out goals you all make me want to accomplish the goals I wrote down on my list so I don't look like a failure.

I've learned that some of the sweetest girls in the world are bloggers. Whenever I'm out somewhere I always look at people and wonder...do they have a blog? Haha. End sappy post about how much I absolutely love blogging!