Hi there, all you folks up in that area next to the Great White North! I'm so flattered that Danielle asked me to contribute a guest post to her week off. Danielle has been a favorite of mine for a long time. So thank you, Danielle! I hope I make you proud! :)
So I wanted to post an outfit that was really....well...sunny. I know that the days up in Alaska are getting shorter and shorter as we speak, so I thought I'd share some of the sunshine from my neck of the woods. Now, the funny part is that it was a very gray, cloudy, overcast morning when I took these pictures, so we'll have to let the sunshine yellow pants do all the talking.
Every time I take pictures in this location, I think of two of my fave Alaskan bloggers, Delightfully Tacky, and, of course, Danielle, who always take such wonderful pictures in the woods and open spaces. It's easy to forget about open spaces and forests and clear skies when you live in Chicago, like I do, but photoshoots like this can be a nice reminder.
One thing I adore about blogging is the major amounts of inspiration that I get from other bloggers, and the style "chains" that happen as a result. This outfit was a direct result (some may say a direct copy, but I think that's fine) of one of Orchid Grey's recent outfits. I love the combination of bright mustard yellow cords and a funky plaid, and knew I had to try it for myself. I really love the result!
Okay, thank you Danielle, for asking me to participate in your guest bloggery!!! And thank you, Danielle's lovely readers, for listening to my rambling (at least you had colorful pants to look at, right?). Happy weekend!!
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
"A friend is one that knows you as you are, understands where you have been, accepts what you have become, and still, gently allows you to grow."
Happy Official Fall!
I thought this would be a nice picture set to welcome Fall into 2010. As you can see Fall is in full swing here in Alaska, we are even waking up to frost on our windshields some mornings. This is absolutely my most favorite time of year. I went to the store yesterday and bought some yummy "fall" candy to put out and pumpkin whoopie pies are definitely on the dessert menu sometime in the near future. YUM!
Yesterday seemed to be the worst day of my slump. This outfit reflects someone who just needed a day off to chill. The doctors appointments have gone from code yellow to code red. We found out that my husband has to go in for some pretty major skull/brain surgery soon. Nothing life threatening but it is still surgery on his skull nonetheless. He has had this bump on his head for as long as I can remember, it has gotten slightly larger through the years and so we decided it needed to come off. What better time to do it than with double coverage insurance right?!? This double coverage thing seems to be more trouble than it's worth!!! I guess we bit off more than we could chew because what we thought would be a simple procedure done by a general surgeon has now turned into a neurosurgeon and reconstruction of his skull....lovely.
On a brighter note, I am loving this Tweeting, you guys crack me up! If we aren't friends yet...Why not?
WHAT:
Jeans: Seven for all Mankind
Shoes: Converse....thrifted
T-shirt: J-Crew
Cardi: Victoria's Secret
Scarf: Thrifted
Necklace: Target
WHERE:
Dinging about around the house, a few errands around town, to the airport to drop off a friend.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
A successful person is a dreamer whom someone believed in. (unknown)
This is basically a reincarnation of this look, just different pieces. I was running SUPER-MEGA late for church Sunday morning and went to my closet and just started grabbing and dressing all at the same time. I ended up with this. These pictures are also a tad goofy but they can't all be satisfactory.
My fall season has been great and horrible all at the same time and all I can say for the great is strictly my choice of attitude and outlook. I have chosen to be upbeat about everyday. I have chosen to be thankful for all those around me and this life that I live. Other than that I have been pretty run-down. All of these doctor appointments have been kicking my butt. The emotional strain they pose as well as the physical time I have to put into them that limits the amount of time I spend getting my regular day to day obligations done. I have gotten behind, very very behind. Ugh... Not to mention my house seems to be going through the 10 year itch and in two months my vacuum has died, hot water heater boiler was out for two and a half weeks, (yes this means I had no heat OR hot water the entire time) and now my fridge has died. All things combined has pretty much zapped my creativity. I was thinking the other day, I wish I could just take a vitamin to replenish my creativity. Kinda like my iron or vitamin c. HAHA!
What to you all do to keep up the creativity?
Thanks for listening. I appreciate it.
WHAT:
Skress: ebay
Belt: thrifted
Sweater: Target
Necklace: Thrifted
Boots: J- Crew....ebay
WHERE:
Sunday morning church and the over to visit some friends.
Monday, September 20, 2010
What's this thing called Twitter?
I've been curious about tweets and twitter for awhile now... the bug finally caught me, or bird pecked me or pooped on my head..ok no that's gross...anyways you get the idea! HA!
Come be my friend and show me what this is all about! Can't wait to tweet with YOU!
Saturday, September 18, 2010
In teaching others we teach ourselves. (Proverb)
I'm not sure how many of you have been to Alaska, probably not to many. Alaska is definitely not LA, Paris, or New York. Fashion is not an utmost priority, most Alaskans are jeans and sweatshirt type of people. I am the only mom who dresses remotely the way i do. My kids are pretty used to it and most of the fellow parents are too. I even get the occasional compliment such as , "you are so fashionable" or the "you always dress so cute" and the ever popular, " you can wear anything." I'd be lying if I said I don't enjoy them, but every once in a while someone can't quite wrap their head around what I am wearing and they call my outfit......RETRO, GRANDMA, HIP- HOPISH in their most smiley face and happiest voice...
Yes, this happened today.
WHAT:
Capri: Citizens of Humanity
Sweater: thrifted.....$1
tank: Old Navy
Shoes/hat : Target
Friday, September 17, 2010
"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968)
So is everybody tired of seeing these boots? Sorry, I apologize. It's really to bad though because I am completely in love with them right now. I think I may have been having boot withdrawals worse than I thought over the summer. Every morning after reading all of you lovelies I go to my closet with every intention of wearing something else. I try and I try to wear some other form of shoery, (not a word, I know) but they call to me in this alluring voice and I just can't help myself.
In short... get used to them!
WHAT:
Sweater: Target
Blouse: Target
Boots: Frye.....thrifted...$24
Thigh Highs: Target
Shorts: Old Navy
WHERE:
Bible study (The Power of a Praying Wife, Stormie OMartian) first thing this morning, home for a few chores and then off to my oldest daughter's Cross Country meet. She did so awesome...***caution bragging mom moment*** She placed 55th out of probably 200 girls of which were 6th, 7th, and 8th graders running. My daughter is in 6th...you do the math....she kicked some serious older kid butt, and ended up 10th overall for 6th graders!!! I told you I was THAT mom!!! Last on the list is Open House for my other daughter. She is also gonna kick some butt later this month at her cross country meet!...:)
Thursday, September 16, 2010
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