Dressed Up Casual

I guess short season continues. It was so cool for most of the week, and then got really hot again this weekend. 

I wore this for a family dinner party at our house. It is very comfortable to wear, probably because of how voluminous it is. See that big bunch of loose fabric right around my middle? It was a very inviting empty space that I happily obliged by filling it up with cheeseburgers and rhubarb cobbler. And guess what? There is still plenty of room. Now for some ice cream.  

Top - Banana Republic - $3

Shorts - Aeropostale - thrifted for $2

Wedges - JCPenney - $8

Earrings - Target - gifted

Outfit Post: Lilac and Black

Top - J.Crew (thrifted) - $7

Bermudas - thrifted - $3

Belt - Kohl's - $3

Sandals - DSW - $9

CZ studs - gifted

Outfit Post: It's All About The Shoes

White t-shirt - Goodwill - $3.25

Bermudas - Goodwill - $3.00

Heels - DSW - gifted

Necklace - gifted

Earrings - gifted

Bangles and leather cuff - gifted

Outfit Post: Specs

I'm not really posting today because of my outfit - I'm posting today because I finally get to wear real prescription glasses!

 After some straining problems, I went to see an optomestrist for the first time. It turns out, my vision is just fine, except for when I'm at the computer or reading something close. Even then, my only problem is a weakness in the muscles that align my eyes together so they can focus. The doctor told me I didn't even need to wear glasses if I didn't want to, but said that the prescription might help ease the strain if I wanted to wear them while I'm at the computer or reading.

 I think they are so cool. :-) Do I look sophisticated and smart now? lol!

 Maybe not.

Top - hand-me-down

Shorts - thrifted - $1

Espadrilles - DSW - $8

Hoop earrings - Premier Jewelry - $21

Glasses - Nine West

Outfit Post: Sorbet colors

Top - Gap - $6
Scarf - thrifted - $.25
Bag - Target - $6
Espadrilles - Nine West - gifted
Bermudas - Old Navy jeans, cut off into shorts - $7
Shades - Wal-Mart - $7

Outfit Post: First Maternity Top

While I still have several non-maternity tops that I can wear just fine, I couldn't wait to get this particular maternity top out. It was my favorite with my first pregnancy, and has even stood the wear and tear of being borrowed several times over!
It probably makes me look quite a bit larger than I am yet, but it is so comfortable, and I love how it drapes.
Just got back from story hour and playland with some friends, and now off to get my first ultrasound!

Top - Motherhood - $29
Shorts - American Eagle (thrifted) - $2
Leather wedges - Target - $6
Earrings - Target - gifted

Answer to a reader question: Bermuda Shorts

One of our readers brought up a great question:

Hi! Been a reader of your blog for a while and love it! I enjoy seeing your outfit posts because we are the same height and have similar proportions so I know that if something works for you, good chance it will work for me too. My question is in regard to bermuda shorts. I like the just above knee length, but I'm having trouble finding a comfortable pair that doesn't have leg openings that are too wide. If the leg openings are too wide, I look shorter and wider. I'm trying to find a more elongating pair for the summer. Any tips on what I should be looking for? Would shopping in the petites be my best option?

I'm totally with you on having trouble finding the right bermudas! I run into the same problems of finding that the leg opening is too wide, or the length too long!

I have finally figured out that the only bermudas that look right on me, are those that have a little stretch to them. Stretch = leaner line = slimming.

For stretch bermudas, I've found juniors styles tend to make the most flattering bermudas.

American Eagle also makes some very slimming choices. The two below are from AE. This navy pair below is my favorite and is currently on sale for $29.95!

This pair from Ann Taylor Loft looks really flattering, and is designed specifically to taper in a little at the knee.

For length, you could try J.Crew's 9" chino short, or opt for a rolled style so you can adjust the hem to any length you like (see the denim bermudas from AE above for an example).

Lastly, my cheap way of finding flattering bermudas is to cut off older pairs of bootcut jeans at the knee. Bootcut jeans thin out right where it should for a bermuda short. You could also just pick up a cheap pair of bootcuts at a thrift store - cut them a little longer than the length you desire, and roll them up to the "just-above-knee-length" that you want.

Good luck shopping and let us know what you score!

Nic

P.S. If you click on the pictures, they link to the website where I found the products.

Summer weather in the spring time

It's a glorious day today and feels like summer!

I found these American Eagle shorts at a thrift store for only $3 and decided they were worth it even though they are a size too big. They are versatile, comfy, modest, and practical for summer.

Hope you all are enjoying spring!

Top - American Eagle - $1 (super clearance + coupon)
Shorts - American Eagle (thrifted) - $3
Wedges - JCPenney - $8
Cuff bracelet - Claire's - $1
Earrings - gifted
Bag - Coach - gifted

Back again

I haven't been posting this week because I've either been at the fair...all sweaty and gross, or dressed in workout clothes all day because I don't have time to change after my jog during my lunchbreak when I'm working from home all day.

We're going to the county fair again tonight in the heat and in the rain. I had to wear shoes that I didn't mind getting muddy, but would keep me cool (cheap flip flops was my choice), and then had to wear jeans because we'll be sitting on dirty benches on the grandstand. To keep cool, I chose a knit halter top. It's too hot to really accesorize this outfit, so I just put on some silver hoop earrings

I know it's not much of a post today, but it's better than nothing, right?

Top - Banana Republic - $7
Shorts - hand-me-downs
Flip flops - Target - $5
Hoop earrings - Target - $1

Friday

Wish I took a better shot of the shoes, since the only reason I posted this outfit is because I liked the real casual outfit with a pair of heels (they are not very high - just 2", but they are metalic, picking up the shine in my t-shirt).

T-shirt - Wal-Mart - $1
Shorts - hand-me-down (were pedal pushers, I hemmed to knee length and added the cuff)
Sandals - Target - $5
Silver large hoop earrings - Target - $1

Library

Took my son to the storytime at the library today and thought it was as good excuse as any to wear my new necklace by Savvy Mode!

Sweater - Target - $3
Shorts - Gap (hemmed to knee length by me) - $9.99
Peeptoe flats - thrifted - $3
Necklace - Necklace giveaway by Savvy Mode

Finally Back to Posting

Here are some outfits that I've worn this past week:

Top - Isaac Mizrahi for Target - $6.98
Necklace - gifted
Skirt - Gap - $16
Sandals - Target - $5

T-shirts - F21 - $3.50 each
Shorts - thrifted (Ann Taylor) - $2
Sandals - Ann Taylor Loft - $9
Necklace - Kohl's - $.60
Hoop earrings - Target - $1

T-shirt - hand-me-down
Scarf - gifted
Skinny jeans - Express - $19
Wedge sandals - Target - $5
Cuff bracelet - Claire's - $1
Earrings - gifted
Turquoise clutch - JCPenney - $6
T-shirt - hand-me-down
Shorts - Rogan for Target - $6.98
Pink cutout flats - JCPenney - $5
Earrings and ring (silver and turquoise) - gifted

We still haven't had a chance to contact the internet company here to get our DSL hooked up, but we plan to first thing on Monday. Then it will probably be a week after that before they actually come and install it. In the meantime, I'll be posting every now and then via the library and friend's houses.

Looking forward to being back online soon!

What I ended up with for the house party...

I'm such a dork! lol! This is what I ended up wearing last night instead of the skirt and sweater. That stupid stain (see post below). For the record (and as follow-up to my post below), I still don't like how I look in shorts, and I ended up wearing a higher heeled shoe than I originally planned...but oh well.

Top - Isaac Mizrahi - Target - $6.98
Capris (shortened by me) - Hyraulic - hand-me-down
Leather wedges - JCPenney - $8
Gold leaf earrings (to match my gold buttons!) - inherited

Laid back Saturday

Shirt - Target (Isaac Mzrahi) - $6.98
Shorts - Target (by Rogan) - $6.98
Shoes - The Velvet Lounge - $6
Cami - F21 - $2.50
Bag - Faux Gucci - hand-me-down
Turquoise earrings and ring - gifted

Tuesday

It was hot today...a welcome change! The first day of the year in shorts!

Tonight is church, so I just wore a navy tank top with this for the day, and then added earrings and the orange top for the service. It's so warm out, I won't be adding any kind of a jacket.

Navy check bermudas - thrifted - $4
Orange knit top - H&M - $5
Leather wedges - Target - $6 (I had to note that they are genuine leather, since most of my Target shoes are just cheap man made materials and only worth the $4-$6 I pay for them)
Venetian glass earrings (orange colored - and sorry - no picture) - gifted

I wore my white bag with this.

Have a great evening ladies!

Bermuda Shorts for Church Nursery

I rarely wear crazy color eyeshadows, and wish you could see that I'm wearing shiny aqua colored eyeshadow today to match my shirt! Missi, it's that fourth color in that Very Sexy VS eyeshadow compact you bought me for Christmas two years ago. I put the color even under my lower lashes, so it really makes a statement!
And if you click on this pictures to enlarge it you can get a better view of my white gold/diamond chip/aqua earrings. My husband bought them for me, so they are extra special.
And since it's only going to be 72 degrees today, had to add the jean jacket.
Shorts - Gap khakis pants that I hemmed to knee length - $9.99
Aqua print top - Macy's - gifted
Aqua drop earrings - Zales - gifted
Nude pumps - Target - $6
Jean Jacket - Macy's - gifted
Bag - hand-me-down

Bermuda Shorts

Again it is supposed to be hot today - 85 degrees! So much for fall dressing...

Sweater - Target - $3.74
Bermuda shorts - Ann Taylor (garage sale) - $1.00
Wedge sandals - Target - $6.74
Necklace - Macy's - $4.99

Today

White crochet shrug - Rave - $14.99
Bermuda shorts - Hydraulic (hemmed by me) - hand-me-down
Pink poofy top - Gap - $6.99
Gold chain - JCPenney - $0.48
Pink and white striped fabric wedges - Gap Outlet - $2.97

Sunday Afternoon

Green top - Anthropologie (off Ebay) - $4.01
Denim shorts - hand-me-down (hemmed by me)
Metallic sandals - Target - $5.74
White shell earrings - Target - $0.50
Fabric bag - handmade by the gal who gifted it to me

Monday

We were out late, so I didn't get my picture taken till late. I like this first one, but you can't see my shoes...so I'm posting both, which is dumb I guess. But I want to anyhow.

Seersucker blazer - Deb's - $6
Silver belt - Target - $3
Bermudas - Hydraulic (hemmed by me) - hand-me-down
Green tank - J.Crew - $4
Canvas wedges - Gap Outlet - $3
Silver hoops - Target - $1
Black shades - DG knockoffs - found them at a park