Fall Lusting

Fall Lusting by lizard22w featuring a long wool skirt

I don't have much of a clothing budget at the moment.  Moving to a new apartment, starting grad school in the next two weeks, and not working much will do that to a person.

However, that hasn't stopped me from drooling over a few different items.  I thought to satisfy the craving just a little, I'd turn to Polyvore and my blog to share.

A few items high on my lust list are long term items, for when I have lots of spare moneys: Frye boots and a colorful J. Crew #2 pencil skirt.

Other items are more attainable: a chambray shirt, suede wedges, and a touch of leopard print.

What are you lusting after?

Fall Fashion Week!!!

Emery over at moms are for everyone is hosting another fashion week.  If you're new to my blog, or in the case, haven't been around more than a year, you probably have no idea what I'm talking about.

That's okay.

I'll be taking pictures of my outfits, posting them for a week this September, and linking up over at Emery's blog.  And you can join in the fun, too!

To review my previous fashion week attempts, Fall Fashion Week and Summer Fashion Week.

The timing of this is perfect for me.  That's the week I have my orientation for grad school and then class starts up.  Now I'll be motivated to look nice on two fronts.

Are you going to play along?

Finished!

I finished the 30 for 30!  Yay!

To be honest, I really didn't find this to be a huge challenge.  Maybe I picked my items well, maybe the structure was easier for me to deal with, or maybe a lot of my outfits looked the same.  I'm not sure.  

Whatever the reason, I actually liked having limited options.  Maybe I get overwhelmed by all my choices.  

This challenge also gave me a chance to get to know my camera and photoshop a little better, which is always fun. 

I am looking forward to having my blog back, even if that means I'm posting a little less often.

Unfortunately for you all, I'm giving you my last 9 outfits all at once, which means this post is a little on the lengthy side.  I did narrow it down to one picture for (almost) every outfit though.  You are welcome!  

And if I'm being honest, and I do try, outfit #30 wasn't actually worn in real life.  I had actually had it in my head since the beginning, but it wasn't functional for my everyday life.  I just couldn't resist throwing it in at the end.

To see a round up of all my outfits from the past month, and to hear which ones were my favorites, head on over to my 30 for 30 page.

Now I'm going to enjoy not having to take pictures of everything I'm wearing and enjoy the company of a couple hoodies.  Or wait, was that not the point? 

Shirt: Old Navy; belt: can't remember; necklace: Grammacy's; dress (as skirt): Nordstrom; tights: Hue; boots: JC Penney

Scarf: Old Navy; shirts and jeans: Gap; shoes: converse

Scarf: Gap; sweater: ??; skirt: Lands End; tights: American Apparel; boots: JC Penney

Shirt & cardigan: Gap; Scarf: gift from cousin; jeans: Nordstrom; boots: Steve Madden; socks: American Apparel

Scarf & cardigan: Old Navy; dress: Nordstrom; tights: Hue; boots: Steve Madden

Shirts & jeans: Gap; scarf: can't remember; boots: JC Penney

Cardigan: Old Navy; shirt: can't remember; jeans: Nordstrom; argyle socks: gift; boots: Steve Madden

This necklace was a Valentine's gift from my mom.  Thanks Mama!!

Shirt: Gap; dress & cardigan: Nordstrom; tights: Hue; boots: JC Penney

Sweater & button-up: Old Navy; Skirt: Gap; tights: American Apparel; shoes: Kohls

30 for 30 Continues

I'm behind on outfit pictures again.  I don't know how style bloggers do it.  Take the pictures, edit them, and write posts.  High five for you all!

I do have more outfits to share with you though.

Don't mind the quality of the pictures.  I know most are not great.  The weather here has been crazy, it's winter so days are still short, and my work schedule has been completely sporadic.

Also continue to ignore my awkward poses.  Or don't and laugh along with me.

To see a round-up of all my outfits so far, visit this page.  You can also navigate there from the top bar on my blog.

Let's get to pesky #11.  It was a sneaky outfit that I finally managed to capture.

Also, I've given up on dates because things are so hopelessly confused.  The numbers are the actual order I wore things in, however.

#11 of 30

Sweater: Old Navy; top: cannot remember; dress: Nordstrom; belt: Gap; leggings: Target (I think); boots: Steve Madden

Try to ignore how similar this next outfit is and keep in mind they were worn 8 days apart.

#19 of 30

 T-shirt: Target; sweater: Old Navy; dress: Nordstrom; tights: Hue; boots: Steve Madden; necklace: ???

#20 of 30:

 T-shirt: Target; button-up: Old Navy; jeans: Gap; shoes: Converse; watch: Fossil

 I'm pretty much in love with this outfit.  Also, my new hair dryer is amazing!

#21 of 30:

 Jeans and t-shirt: Gap; sweater: Old Navy; scarf: Nordstrom (I think); shoes: converse; flaming hair: out of a bottle

That's all for now folks.  This post is much too long anyways.  I have actually successfully worn 28 of 30 outfits, so I already feel victorious.  I just have to catch up the rest of you.

Thanks for sticking with me. :)

Too Tired to Post (Outfits 17 & 18)

I'm a little worn out from the weekend full of family.  I had a blast and have a few stories to share.  Mostly though, I'm ready to sleep.  My cousin and I who shared a bed have very different sleep schedules.  And with all the activities going on, there wasn't a lot of sleep to be had.

For now, I'll leave you with a couple outfits from last week.  It should be noted that my self-time expertise came in handy during family picture time.  I'm practically a professional after this month.

Thursday, February 17:

Shirt: Banana Republic; button-up: Old Navy; jeans: Nordstrom; socks: American Apparel; boots: Steve Madden; watch: Fossil; necklace: Target

 Most of all, for these photos, the lighting is remarkable.

Friday, February 18:

Cardigan: Old Navy; shirt: Gap; skirt: Express; tights: Hue; boots: JC Penney; belt & necklace: unknown

 First of all, you can probably tell the angle on these is a little different.  My dad took the pictures.

Second of all, this is definitely my riskiest color combo so far.  What do you think of it?

Lastly, it was windy and my hair looks really red (which is something every member of my family commented on this weekend).

Just to clear it up, it's color in honor of Grandmommy.

Outfit 11 is MIA

I played a little catch up this afternoon and took pictures of a week's worth of outfits.  I have been totally slacking in that department.

But when I downloaded the pictures, I realized I was missing an outfit.  If it wasn't for my excel spreadsheet, I wouldn't have even realized.  I'll get to that picture eventually, but for now I'll show off outfits #12-16.

Saturday, February 12:

Rust button-up: Banana Republic; long sleeve t and jeans: Gap; tan booties: Kohls; necklace: unknown

 And my awkward model pose: (You have no idea how many pictures I delete worse than this one.)

Sunday, February 13:

 Yellow sweater: Lands End; Jeans: Gap; Flats: Rocket Dog; Necklace: etsy, Brittany Chavers

The dogs were big helps in the pictures.  Always.  They'll be featured again.  I also have some great outtakes with the pooches involved.

Monday, February 14:

 Button up and cardigan: Old Navy; Jeans: Gap; Flats: Rocket Dog; Belt: Unknown; Necklace: SendtheTrend

This is Jackson getting in on the camera action.  (The springer spaniel is Jamaica.)

Tuesday, February 15: (This was actually worn on Valentine's Day, but I'm a day behind on posting.)

Lips shirt and plaid shirt: Gap; Jeans: Nordstrom; Belt: Wilson's Leather; Boots: Steve Madden; Socks: American Apparel

 I scared Jamaica so much that she dropped her ball.  But she's scares easily.  And I'm a dork.

Wednesday, February 16:

 Shirt and skirt: Gap; tights: Hue; flats: Rocket Dog; necklace: Banana and costume jewelry 


Also, notice Jamaica licking her lips and the dead plants in the pot.  I'm all about setting a scene.

Finally, a portrait of the three of us to round up the post.  Aren't we adorable?!  Thanks for sticking around 'til the end of this one.