Break

Sorry for the short break.  I've been busy getting ready for my trip to Ecuador!  It has involved lots of planning, errand running, packing, repacking, more errands, phone calls, emails, and all sorts of other stuff!  I'm finally most of the way packed.  I'm so nervous/excited!

Here is what I wore today, hoping to stay cool.  Didn't work.

Dress: JC Penney
Cardigan and sandals: Target

Ladies That Lunch

Good afternoon!

It is a hot one again today!  I went with my mom to visit my grandma in her nursing home.  We had a good visit and left in time to go grab some lunch at a local market.  Lunch was YUMMY!  We also had dessert-my mom had pecan pie and I had peach pie.  Oh my, so good!

So, again today, I tried to find stuff that would be as light as possible since the temps are over one hundred degrees!  Black may not have been the best option, but the cotton is light weight and airy!

Dress, belt, and sandals: ALL TARGET!

Heat Wave

Wowza.  It is HOT outside.  Last night I went with some of my best girlfriends to the Botanical Gardens for their weekly jazz concert.  We had a great time together, although it was pretty toasty then, too.  Here we all are at the end of the night:

Here is a look at my outfit for that day.  I tried to find things that were light colored so as not to absorb light and heat.  I had to remove the cardigan.  Too hot when it is over ninety degrees!

I pretty much stayed indoors today so that I didn't get heat stroke.  I did rent The Artist and I have to say I really enjoyed it.  I wasn't sure if I was going to like a silent film, but other than not knowing what was going on when I had to run the dog out or take a potty break, I didn't miss the speaking! 

Hip, hip, hippie!

I'm feeling very bohemian today.  I decided to give the maxi skirt a try today.  This is actually a maxi dress that I layered with a white t-shirt.  I really like this casual look because I didn't have to wear a strapless bra to wear the dress!  I'd like to layer another type of shirt with this dress, but I struggle with what to pair it with.  Maybe something else in the future! 

Meanwhile, I bought a new scarf today...next up in the bohemian category: a mini turban!  Be on the lookout!

PS-Trying some new poses.  So awkward! 

PPS-Look who I got to hang out with today-my buddy Max!  Love, love, love him!  We had a great time at lunch...and oh yeah, his mom Aimee came too!

Mix and Match

So, I'm really trying to work on mixing prints and patterns.  Getting out of my matchy match comfort zone.  Today is probably one of my favorite outfits that incorporates this trend.  Stripes and florals.  You got it!  Plus, I've got a huge thing for stripes...just can't get enough!

Shirt: Loft

Skirt: Old Navy

Sandals: Target

Necklace: Franchesca's Collections

Not much going on in this household today.  Finished season 2 of Downton Abbey and now I'm having withdrawls...what will become of Matthew and Mary.. and Bates and Anna?  And I sure hope Sybil comes back.  I think she's my favorite character!  I can't believe I have to wait until January to find out!

Skirting the Issue

Sorry I skipped posting yesterday.  Let's just say that I had on loungewear the entire day until it was time for dinner with my friend, Sara.  We just headed out to a local Mexican joint-so yummy!

This was my outfit from the other day, Wednesday to be exact.  I ran some errands-including hitting the grocery store, Old Navy, and Books-a-Million.  It was pretty hot outside but luckily this shirt is very light weight.  I wanted to pair a great necklace with it, but none of the ones I had looked right.  I guess I'll just be forced to keep looking at jewelry-such a shame!

I'm only wearing a little bit of make up and decided to not curl my hair that day.  Possibly a bad decision!

Outfit stats:

Shirt: Old Navy

Skirt: Kohl's

Belt: not sure, I've had it for a long time!

Sandals: Target

Necklace: Jess LC

Alright, I'm off to continue season 2 of Downton Abbey and be lazy!  Gotta love summer!

Thoroughly Modern Ladies

Some of my co-workers and I decided to get season tickets to The Muny, a local outdoor theater, this summer. We saw our first show of the season last night, Thoroughly Modern Millie. None of us really knew anything about it, but I think we all agreed we liked it! The dancing and costumes were awesome! Plus, we had great company! Can't wait to see Chicago next week!