30 in 30: Sir Remix-a-lot

Kendi Everyday was one of the first fashion/style blogs I found that I instantly loved. When she announced she was doing another 30 for 30 challenge for herself I decided this would be a great challenge for myself as well.

I recently cut my work hours to one day a week to hang with my Little over the summer. Everyone knows SAHM's aren't known for their fashionable ways and rightfully so. Today I'm sporting a pair of yogas and an old Mizzou t-shirt. I didn't even go to Mizzou. And there you have it. ha! So, hopefully this will be a great way to keep me outta some u.g.l.y (you ain't got no alibi...)habits.

Excuse my pic quality. Not sure what my problem is. =/

13 tops

2 Cardi's

5 shoes

3 skirts and 1 pair of shorts

2 dresses

5 pair of pants

And there it is. 30 fav pieces for the summer! Click here to see the other participants!

Everybody Everywear: Lace!

This is my first submission to this collaborative effort! I love assignments. It's the teacher in me. Can't help it. It's endearing? *insert awkward smile*.


Glasses: F21
Lace top: oldie from Jimmyz
White Jeans: H&M
Shoes: garage sale (Target)
Belts: F21, Gap, JCrew
Watch and bangles: Charming Charlies
Purse: China town, NYC

This has been my go-to do lately. I have layers, so a loose side braid doesn't work without a gaggle of bobby pins. So, insert new idea. I start with a loose french braid on one side of my head and work around the back and down into a loose side braid. Dunzo.

Wah?!

St. Louis is experiencing what you might want to call a heat wave.

Heat monsoon.

So, there's not much to share outfit-wise because I quit wearing clothes.

All together. It's too hot. I gave up.

But seriously, between the heat and my change in work schedule due to my little being out of school, my outfits are pretty low key. It's a phase though. Both the heat and my laziness...

I will share a little tidbit though. I got to take a client shopping last night. While she tried on about 20 dresses I picked, I got to hang out in the F21 dressing rooms. I observe 2 O.V.E.R.W.H.E.L.M.I.N.G. trends. Like 90% of the girls.

The first was the feathers. I know I just posted about this but they were on EVERY HEAD. From 8 yr olds to 50+ yr olds. Some recognizable faces sporting them?



From what I've been told, this is the guy who started the trend. Doesn't really matter to me, I just love 'em!

Moving on.

The second trend was the romper. I am deeply in love with this trend but with some stipulations. Body shape, age, and like with anything, size you purchase.

If someone tied me to a chair and made me buy one, I'd get this one. Or this one. Or maybe even this one?

Or if I completely lost my mind and had no responsibilities in life: this one.

Summer must-have #2 and #3, cuz I'm efficient like that.

I saw these new nail things and kinda had to try them. I was intrigued! Which led to obsession. Which led to a purchase. (see how that happens?)

They were trickier to apply than I thought they'd be but I'm loving the overall look. The reviews say they last 10 days to 2 weeks but I'm skeptical. I shall report back. It's my civic duty. It's the least I could do.

Next up? Feather extensions. A friend had a kit and offered to put a couple in my hair. (read: forced me into a chair and put them in.) (not really) And now I'm in love. Don't be surprised if my head is covered in them the next time you see me.

Casual walk kinda night

It's started. St. Louis heat. Gah.

But The Little wanted to go for a bike ride after dinner so we obliged. The hubs took a few pics for me.




Top: Old Navy
Pants: Gap
Sandals: Target
Necklace: Vintage!

This weekend was the annual event that I look forward to all year. Over Memorial Day there's an all day event called Gypsy Caravan. There's over 400 vendors spread out over 2 huge parking lots. It's awesome and cray cray. That's where I scored this necklace. I freakin' love it!

My fun job!

I still can't believe that I get to do it, but I'm a stylist. It's not my 9-5 but it brings in some extra flow. It's 95% for photography sessions. Great friends of mine are phenomenal photographers, Fresh Art Photography. If families choose to use me, I meet with them before hand to look at outfits. I help choose locations and come along to the shoot and work with poses, check for stray hairs, etc. It's a dream job for me, actually.

My first session was an engagement session:



My second session was a sweet maternity session:



Another maternity session:



My latest was another maternity session:


Some behind the scenes:

Stripes!

I'm 7 kinds of obsessed with stripes. And red/white/blue combo. I feel like I'm in constant practice for July 4th.

Top: Target
Jeans: Banana Republic outlet ($12!)
Belt: Gap
Bracelets: F21
Shoes: Target (garage sale score)