Category Archives: Clothing Pintrinspiration
Pics of me trying to figure out separates using my Pinterest inspiration and Midwest flare.
Giving Up
Ok, there was absolutely nothing impressive about this outfit – I basically look like I was giving up on life.
Tee: Gap; Tank: Old Navy; Pants: Express; Shoes: Lands End Canvas
Worrying Myself Sick
I’m not gonna lie – I was pretty excited about all this getting engaged business. Part of being really excited meant that I just stopped sleeping. The other party of me was worrying about planning a wedding and therefore not sleeping. Either way, apparently if you don’t sleep four nights in a row and eat rather crappy foods, it makes you sick. I ended up spending almost the entire day on Monday sick as a dog. Thankfully, by early evening I was feeling a little better and was able to meet with up with my KISA and J-Lu at my KISA’s brother’s place for a get together. This was my attire.
Blazer: Lands End Canvas; Tee: Gap Factory; Pants: Gap Factory; Shoes: Lands End Canvas
Chicago!
Last Sunday my KISA and I took the bus down to Chicago to see his brother as well as our friends J-Lu. I have to say there is something to be said for old friends that you could literally stay up all night just chatting and catching up on life with.
This was my inspiration for my attire:
Cardigan: Zara; Top: J.Crew Factory (this season); Jeans: Levi’s (this season); Shoes: Zara (this season)
Picnic
One of the things I didn’t realize was something exclusive to where I’m from is that we call a summer get-together a picnic. Most people call it a bar-b-q, but for us it’s a picnic, even if we’re grilling out. Oh, and what most people call sloppy joe’s we refer to as bar-b-q’s. Did you follow all that?
Well, since we were having a “picnic” I decided I should dress like one. Ok, maybe that wasn’t my intentions, but the execution wasn’t quite what I thought it would be.
Cardigan: Lands End Canvas; Top: J.Crew Factory; Jeans: Levis; Shoes: Lands End Canvas
Airportin’ It
Hello! As I mentioned in one of my past posts, I got to go back to my hometown and Chicago for Memorial Day weekend!! Yay!!! I was so fired up about it that I hardly slept. Well, and because it was not comfortable at all on the plane. But, I had a magnificent time and got to kiss all the little babies in my life…even the ones that aren’t really babies anymore.
So, this is my airport attire. Sexy, right? I like to dress as comfy as possible, knowing that nothing else about the trip will be comfortable. I purposely wear a scarf to keep my neck warm or to use as a pillow/wrap if necessary. My leggings give my legs some stretch. And the layers were a lifesaver in this trip – typically it’s freezing on the plane, but this time it was hot. And, the slip on shoes are a huge bonus when it comes to going through security.
Cardigan: Zara; Top: Gap Outlet; Scarf: J.Crew Factory; Leggings: Target; Shoes: Lands End Canvas
Leaving California…
Guess where I get to go for the long weekend?! Back to my hometown to see my family and my precious 6 nieces and nephews!! (Trust me, they’re REALLY precious. I want to eat them.) Then, as if that wasn’t great enough, we’re going to Chicago to see my KISA’s brother and my bff and her hubby. I am so excited I can hardly contain myself!
I will take pictures during my trip, but since it’s such a short trip with so many people to see I’m not certain when I’ll get a chance to post.
This was my outfit yesterday and inspiration. Today I’m working from home and wearing athletic shorts and a hoodie, so I’m guessing you all don’t care much about that ensemble. Oh, and in my next posting I’ll tell you why what you wear can be very important.
Tee: Gap; Scarf: H&M (this season); Jeans: Levi’s; Shoes: Nine West
Polka Remix
Ok, so I know I used this inspiration once before, but it’s a different cardigan and therefore a more literal interpretation. (Even though it’s not a blazer. And I’m not wearing heels. And don’t have a purse like that.) The first one is the inspiration, the second is an outfit I wore on 4/21/13, and the third is what I wore today.
Cardigan: Gap Factory; Top: China; Belt: Banana Republic Factory; Jeans: Levi’s; Shoes: Lands End Canvas
Alone Time
Is it bad to really love it when my KISA is gone? He had a work event tonight, which meant I was home alone for the evening. Whoop, whoop!!! Granted I didn’t do anything for the evening, but that’s why it was so great!
My inspiration.
Jacket: Express; Shirt: Zara (this season); Belt: H&M (this season); Pants: Gap (this season); Shoes: Lands End Canvas
Black and White
Here is the inspiration for my outfit on Monday.
Cardigan: Walmart brand; Shirt: Custom made in China; Jeans: Mango; Shoes: Nine West; Pearl necklace: China; Gold necklace: Kay Jewelers
Friday Happy Hour
Friday happy hour has become a somewhat regular thing for me with my KISA and his coworkers. It’s nice being able to put a face to the names and get to know they a little bit better. And, I’m not gonna lie, I love hearing them tell me how much he gushes about me.
Since I worked from home for the day I decided to do all of our laundry while the apartment washers and dryers were available. I do realize I wore these clothes earlier in the week, but they didn’t know that.
My inspiration.
Jacket: The Limited; Shirt: J.Crew (this season); Necklace: Urban Peach Boutique (this season); Belt: H&M (this season); Jeans: Levi’s; Shoes: Zara (this season)
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