Friday's Fancies: Treat Time! Lime-a-rita!

{earrings / tank / heels / skirt / purse}

This week's Friday's Fancies theme is so fun! The idea? Take your favorite "summertime treat" and create an outfit inspired by it! Since I wasn't quite sure how "hot dog" would translate into fashion, I went with a classic summertime staple: a margarita! Nothing says beat the heat like lime green, bright white, and tropical palm trees!

I'm off to Vegas again this weekend, and I'm planning to rock an outfit just like this tonight, wherever it is we end up dancing the night away! Can't wait to post pictures of my inspiration turned reality!

Friday's Fancies: Winning in White

I think, if I've learned anything of great importance in my past 7 years as a preschool teacher, it is how to wear white and not get it dirty. Glitter, glue, paint... I am the guardian of white garments. While I may be moving on from preschool, I will actively continue to keep my whites white. (How weird was this paragraph...?)

Here are some ways to style your whites this summer!

{flats / tee / belt / necklace / skirt / purse}

 As if wearing white head to toe wasn't dainty enough, I decided to add lace, a rhinestone statement necklace, and delicate flats to the mix! By keeping it all grounded with some brown leather accessories and sticking with a graphic tee, you can make a seemingly ultra-feminine outfit wearable!

{earrings / clutch / dress / blazer / sandals}

 While I'd never be one to condone wearing white to a wedding (unless you're the bride!), this is the perfect ensemble to wear to a summer soiree! If I'd ever been to the Hamptons (specifically, P. Diddy's annual White Party), I'd guess this is something that could be worn there! Balance a flowy maxi dress with a structured blazer, anchor it down with some brown sandals and a heavy metal clutch, and play up the summer sun (or moonlight!) with some neon earrings!

{jeans / shirt / boots / earrings / watch / purse}

Ah, the quintessential representation of the most classic way to wear white jeans! Paired with a chambray shirt, white jeans become super wearable, super easy, and super adorable! Add some chestnut booties, classic accessories, and a great bag - you're set!

Head over to Long Distance Loving to see more ways to rock white this summer!

Friday's Fancies: May Flowers

{earrings / shirt / purse / shorts / boots}

Let me just tell you all: I love a floral print! Let me also tell you: I sometimes have a fear of looking too "girly." So my best bet for incorporating florals into your look without going overboard femme? Add some tougher plaid, some studs, some fringe to balance out the femininity... and/or put your floral print on a more menswear-style cut - like these rad Doc Martens! What's your favorite way to style floral?

Check out more Friday's Fancies May Flowers over at long distance loving!

Layers: Floral, Stripes, Leather, & Military

{jacket & scarf (gift): nordstrom | shirt: victoria's secret | leggings: target | boots: steve madden | earrings: gift}

I told you I've been into layering lately! I can't help it! It's the perfect solution to chilly mornings! And believe me, it's been seriously chilly in the mornings! Anyway, stripes and florals have now become a classic combination to me, and the military look seems to pair perfectly with just about anything!

One of my dearest friends came down from San Francisco to come to my birthday dinner, and surprised me with these earrings! She's been obsessed with Chanel since I met her the first day of our sophomore year of high school (and became my tennis doubles partner!), and every time I see the double Cs, I think of her! As she wrote on my card, everyone needs a little costume jewelry!

P.S. Remind me to be more careful about wearing leggings as pants in the future...

Snake Swoon

{Duster: Free People | Dress & Watch: Nordstrom | Sandals: Old Navy | Earrings: House of Harlow}

I fell in love with this dress when I saw it! The print and the color just make me swoon! I bought it while on my shopping excursion with Jenna, and when she styled it for me, she paired it with a drapey gray sweater. I didn't buy the sweater, because drapey sweaters tend to sit unworn in my closet for the rest of their lives. I love this duster, though, and thought it would make a good substitution. I'm a little iffy on this pairing, though. I'm interested to know what you'd pair with this piece - how would you style this tank dress?

Work Wear!

Did you catch my Back-to-School Style post yesterday? I promised all of you non-students (or working students, like myself!) that I'd have something here for you today - and I do! I put together some work wear looks for a few different office dress codes. Personally, I teach preschool, and my dress code goes something like whatever you don't care about getting paint, flubber, and boogers on. Still, I put together some looks for those of you in the normal workforce, and I hope you can find a look here that fits in at your workplace!

Cardigan / Blouse / Skirt / Flats / Glasses / Necklace / Watch / Tote / Purse

Blazer / Shell / Pants / Flats / Briefcase / Necklace / Earrings / Ring / Watch

Blazer / Blouse / Skirt / Socks / Boots / Bow / Necklace / Cuff / Clutch

Cardigan / Blouse / Skirt / Heels / Necklace / Earrings / Bag

How about you? What's your go-to outfit for work?

Lace + Oxfords Forever

{Dress: Target | Oxfords: Volatile via Zappos | Earrings: BaubleBar | Cuff: Luna | Watch: Urban Outfitters}

My mom laughed at me the other day for saying, "I've been wanting these forever!" because I kind of say it all the time. Seriously though, I've been looking for the perfect (affordable) brown oxfords forever. I spotted Chelsea's perfect pair last year just after they sold out at Targets everywhere, and have been on the hunt ever since! When I found this pair on Zappos, I hopped at the chance to get them!

I've also been looking for an affordable white lace dress forever and I could hardly believe my eyes when I spotted this little number at Target, of all places, for $24.99! What a steal! I should have gotten it in every color... Come to think of it, I can't stop thinking about the red version...

I wore this last night to go see Memphis with my mom at the Pantages. If this touring company comes to your area, you MUST see it - it's such an amazing and uplifting show with incredibly talented actors and fantastic music!

Got that glitter on our eyes...

{Top: Foreign Exchange | Jeans: JustFab | Boots: Steve Madden | Purse & Large mirrored ring: Forever 21 | Headband: Borrowed | Beaded earring: OC Fair Boutiques | Feather earrings & Om stud: Target Turquoise bracelet &  Knuckle ring: Luna | Feather hair clip: Three Green Hearts via Luna | Southwestern bangle & Watch: Nordstrom | Dreamcatcher necklace: flammable hearts | Dinosaur necklace: anthropologie (gift)}

Whew! Holy accessories! Anyway...

On Saturday night, my friends and I went to see LMFAO and Ke$ha! Before you judge, just know, these two artists put on such a fun show, that all judgment bounces off of us and turns into glitter! Seriously, though. Incredibly fun and incredibly worth it!

I really loved my entire outfit, especially my accessory overload. I liked that I didn't feel like I was wearing a costume, just that I took my typical style and went a little overboard. Leopard print + excessive accessories = my happy place. :)

No BBQ stains on my white t-shirt...

{Top & Watch: Nordstrom | Jeans: JustFab | Shoes: Jessica Simpson via Nordstrom Rack | Earrings: Forever 21 | Bracelet: Birchbox}

Wanna hear something funny? Yesterday, after reading Kelsey's awesome post about her "six-item theory," (aka the idea that six pieces of clothing is the magic number for a truly interesting outfit) I was shaking my head in agreement thinking, "Yes. I need to start wearing six items to make my outfits truly interesting!" So what did I do today? Throw on jeans and a t-shirt and minimal jewelry. Gotta love 7am. Either way, read Kelsey's post! It's awesome! It also made me realize, that's probably why I love every single one of Blair's outfits - they are so visually intriguing because she is fantastic at layering and mixing & matching!

Also funny? I still am really into this super comfortable outfit. That's probably because I can describe it as "super comfortable." Really, any adjective preceded by super is, well... a super fun way to describe anything.

Please feel free to applaud me on wearing this brand new white shirt to work today and not getting any paint, glitter, glue, or snot on it. Anyone who works with kids, has kids, or has been around a kid for more than 2 minutes knows this is a great feat!

Can you tell that my hair is curled differently? No? That's ok, because I'm going to fill you in anyway. Anyone who knows me knows that I (very pathetically) rely on reality tv for much of my entertainment. This includes Teen Mom, all the Real Housewives (besides Atlanta), The Real World (and all its subsequent Challenges), and most recently, The Bachelor franchise. Bachelor Pad 2 just ended, but I spent most of it wishing I could be Michelle Money's bff and also wanting to steal her hair and eyebrows.

Well, lucky for me, she has a beauty YouTube channel, and last night, I learned how to do "The Michelle Curl." Check it out, my friends. Check it out.

P.S. Perhaps you've noticed I didn't do a "Flashback Friday" today. That's because I've quickly realized, I don't really like Flashback Friday. Don't hate me. Or, do. I'm still discontinuing Flashback Friday. ;)

P.P.S. Enjoy the 2nd to last pose. A rarely-seen outtake from my mom's directional cues. Today's? ("Move to the beat of the drum!" in response to the high school marching band practice across the street.) You're welcome.

Wit has escaped me (19/30)

{Top: Luna | Pants: Nordstrom | Shoes: Kohls | Belt: Urban Outfitters | Earrings: Haven}

So, this (besides the shoes) was the outfit I was supposed to wear on my birthday this year, until I got shine spray all over the top and created a very bizarre oil stain. Lucky for me (and Vegas), I included these pieces in my 30 for 30, and got to give it another shot, minus the shine spray. These are pretty much the most comfortable pants ever, and it's been awhile since I played the "pajamas posing as clothing" game, so I'm glad I got back into the swing of things. Goodnight.

Midi (9/30)

{Top: Zara | Skirt: American Apparel | Heels: Kohls | Belt: Urban Outfitters | Earrings: F21}

Here's my first try at my new midi skirt! I'm pretty short, so this midi is almost a maxi, but I'm going to keep trying out different ways to wear it! I'm already loving these heels, and I've only worn them a couple times! They're so versatile and comfy!

I don't wear statement earrings too much lately, I used to wear them a lot when I had short hair to make me feel more like a girl (haha), but I feel like you can't even see earrings when I wear them now. I think I need to work more big girl earrings into my looks and figure out hairstyles to show them off!

Tomorrow, I'm back to work, at least to set up my classroom for the summer, so the heels will get put away for the time being. Luckily, over summer, I'm only working 3 days a week, so I'll get to pump up the volume on my days off!

Remember: Only one more day to enter my {DENIM BOW GIVEAWAY}, so get your entries in before tomorrow! :)