Coming out (sort of)

   I am going to share with you all a little bit more of who I am today.  You see, last night, instead of doing homework or making dinner or doing my other ordinary Monday night things, I drove to Durham, NC with The Fiance in hopes of witnessing something special.  And we did.  Last night was the men's basketball NCAA final and it was a nailbiter.  A lot is being written about the game, so instead of going through the game (something I'm not so good at) I want to share with you my experience of the win as both a fan and alum (went to Duke for undergrad) in photographs.   

Benches burning

#1 indeed

Flower Power

     These are two outfits from a couple of weeks ago.  The lovely weather had just started and I wanted to welcome it in with some florals. 

Outfit 1 Details:

Brown Dress: BR

Pink Tank: ON

Belt: ON

Flower: Etsy

Flip Flops: ON

 Outfit 2 Details:
Skirt: Target (gift)
Shirt: H&M (oldie!)
floral tights: Hanes Outlet
Belt: target
Sandals: Aerosoles

 LOVE how this was a great hair day.  Going to have to go though my piles of product to make sure that the good hair stays through the new Spring weather. 

Sheer happiness

   This outfit is from a few weeks ago.  I had to run some errands and decided to try out my new necklace from Ann Taylor Loft. When it came down to it, the most natural pairing for me for a navy blue necklace was white.  And in particular this sheer blouse.  I've had this blouse for years and haven't really thought about it for a while.  I wore it several weeks ago because I REALLY wanted to channel spring and warm weather (even though there was snow on the ground).  I'm pretty sure I've worn it over bathing suits as a cover up, but the only way I've worn it in outfits is over tank tops.  I feel like this is such a great top: its sheer-ish, has stripes and a pretty cut, but I haven't figured out a way to wear it that isn't wearing it as a cover up.  Anybody have any ideas?  I'm thinking maybe a vest or sweater vest might work, but no matter what, because of the deep V I'm sure I'll have to layer a tank underneath.
    So this necklace.  Any guesses as to why I love this necklace?  Well there are several.  One is that it's blue, and blue is my favorite color.  Another is that it ties in the back so I can change the length of the necklace.   Going along with the tying in the back, I can make it into a pretty bow, and if my hair is up, the bow adds detail to the back of the outfit.  Yet another reason I like the necklace is that its sort of on trend.  The necklace is made of several strands and includes some chains wound through it.  Since I'm not a super trendy chick, I figured this would be a fun easy way of participating in a trend.  Also, the necklace was on clearance. :D 


 






The Details:
Jeans: ON
Blouse: American Eagle (OLD!)
Tank: ON
Necklace LOFT
Sandals: Aerosoles

Birthday Dinner

    Thursday night I took The Fiance to dinner and this is what I wore . . .

    I don't often get to dress up, so I took advantage of the occasion.  You may remember this dress from wearing it to work here when I paired it with tights, a cardi and a tank.  I'm so excited that its warm enough to wear this dress out and about and not have to layer under and over it.  Which way do you prefer?

The Details:

Dress: LOFT

Heels: Nine West (thrifted from my sister)

Clutch: Mike (she made it out of a place mat!)

Earrings: Blue Nile

Happy Birthday!

Dear Babe,

Happy Birthday!  I love you so much and am so grateful to be able to celebrate your birthday with you.

Love,

A-C

The 'Stang!

    
    This is my beloved's car.  It is a 1966 Mustang.  If you look closely, behind me, you can see my darling beloved and our adorable puppy.  I took these pictures yesterday after getting home from school and running some errands for the business.  The beloved offered to let me take pictures with his car, so of course I did!  I mean, it matches my belt!
    Speaking of the business.  It is as official as it gets (for the moment anyway).  I opened up a business banking account, downloaded quickbooks, set up my etsy page and created a Gmail address just for the business.  I'm currently running my operation out of my laptop, a rolling cooler that holds all of my ribbons and headbands and my desk w/my sewing machine on it.  I'm currently awaiting for my business checking card to come in (yay!).  It's pretty damn exciting.  OH!  And this past Saturday, I sold 10 headbands!  To people that don't know me!  It was pretty exciting.  I'm hoping to upload new pretty pictures for the etsy site sometime in the near future, so be on the lookout for that.  
    Back to the blog stuff.  So this dress.  I love it.  Know why?  Because of the pattern.  When I first saw the dress, I knew I just had to have it.  I was able to get it at a consignment store.  It was originally a size 18, WAAAAAAAAAAY too big for me.  I was able to haggle with the store owner to let me have it for $10 because I obviously had to have it fixed for me.  My neighbor, Grace, was able to slim it down and shorten it for me.  And now it's fit just for me.  Makes me ridiculously happy.  I added the belt for fit and flare and matched my earrings to the belt.  Makes me so happy. 
    Had to make a quick mention of these heels.  I adore them!  I've had them for close to three years.  They're aerosoles and are the most comfortable pair of shoes I have ever had.  I can wear them all day everyday for a week and my feet won't hurt.  LOVE! 


The Details:
Dress: Talbots via consignment store
Belt: Target
Heels: Aerosoles via DSW
Earrings: X-mas gift
Mustang: $$$

***Don't forget!  If you mention the blog when you buy anything through my etsy site, you get a 25% discount on your order!***

ARG!

So even when I want to post I can't b/c of computer issues. . . . BOO!