Fashion Friday - Mustard

Well I totally meant to post this days ago, but this week got away from me!  I have been a crazy, outfit pinning fool lately on pinterest and decided I really needed to start using my pins for daily outfit inspiration.  I have been obsessed with mustard tones this fall (if you told me this a few years ago, I probably would have said ewwww) and have recently purchased a mustard skirt, and cardigan (seen here!) both from The Limited.  So I have kept my eyes peeled when stalking pinterest to find ways to utilize both.  Which brings us to exhibit A:

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I had all the essentials to create this look so I was pumped!  While getting ready I thought about trying it with my 'ol faithful Steve Madden boots (that everyone and their mother seems to have - even my Mom has some similar!) and ended up being faced with a decision:

Excuse my creepy mirror selfies...

I instantly was sold on the boots option (mainly because I love the cozy feeling of socks + tights) but plan to utilize the pumps option in the future.  I sorta felt like I stepped out of Nashville, but I was ok with that!  Yay for outfit inspirations!

Shirt - Forever 21 (similar)

Skirt - The Limited

Sweater - Loft, from 2009! (similar)

Tights - Who knows?!  Target I think.

Boots - Steve Madden 

Necklace - Premier Designs (from when I hosted a party last year)

Happy Friday!! :)

Friday Favs

Today I am doing my first ever blog link up with one of my fav (former Dallas) bloggers, The Bargain Blonde to share some of my current favorite things:

BIRTHDAY FREEBIES

I have said it before, but I LOVE getting things for free!  Since my birthday was yesterday, my email has been blowing up the past 2 weeks with nonstop deals.  I love it!  So far I have cashed in my free Which Wich, Starbucks, Jason’s Deli, and Yummilicious fro-yo!  I still have a few more to redeem next week and looking forward to it!

 Chiffon Tops

I am seriously obsessed!!  If it’s made of chiffon, I pretty much want it on my body asap.  I actually got a total of 4 for my birthday from my cousins Stephanie and Julie!  One of which happens to be this exact shirt:

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 Animal Print

ROAR! I have always been a fan of animal print and I love how leopard print is everywhere you look these days!  Plus it goes with almost everything and can spice up any outfit!

 Christopher Columbus

Yes, you read that right.  I love him because he discovered America…ok who am I kidding?  I love him because he is the reason I always get a 3 day weekend around my birthday!  Holla for bank holidays!!

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Camp Gladiator

The final week of this session just wrapped up, but I ended up signing up for the next one!  CG STRONG!  Fun fact - CG and I have the same birthday! :)

 Instagram

I am such a late bloomer with social networking these days.  I resisted twitter for years and when I finally caved I became a tweeting maniac so it’s no surprise that the same thing is occurring with Instagram.  If you follow me, I am sorry if I am annoying!  :)

  What are you favorite things this week??  Happy Friday!

28.

Today is my 28^th birthday (this is being posted exactly at my time of birth!)  so I thought I would reflect on 27 of my favorite memories from my 27^th year:

(in chronological order)

1. Aggie football weekend with my family


2. Dressing up as Katy Perry for Halloween 2011


3. Rock n Roll San Antonio Relay w/ my sister Lauren


4. Vegas with some awesome kids to celebrate Andrew and Hayes’ B-Days!


5. Surviving the White Rock Half Marathon in freezing rain (and dressed as a penguin!)


6. Jenn's awesome Christmas party in my nutcracker costume


7. Ringing in 2012 with some of my favorites


8. Frank’s epic going away party


9. Snuggie Pub Crawl in my nontraditional Snuggie


10. Mardi Gras 2012 - enough said!


11. Shaving 13 minutes off my half marathon time at the Cowtown


12. Stephanie’s Bridal Shower in SA – The premiere of J&J Events


13. St Patty’s Day shenanigans


14. My first trip to Chicago, and PRing again at the Chi Town Half (by 30 seconds, but still a PR!)


15. Random April tornado that totaled out Stanley the Sebring…but resulted in the new Howie the Honda


16. Stephanie and Brandon’s couple’s shower and my parents visiting Dallas


17. Rebecca’s visit to Dallas where she asked me to be her Maid of Honor


18. Finishing up my provisional year in the Junior League of Dallas


19. Napa trip with Jenn and Elana


20. My sister Lauren’s visit to Dallas for the LMFAO concert and uptown shenanigans


21. Stephanie’s Bachelorette party – Call Me Maybe?!?!?!


22. My cousin/first/best friend’s wedding to one of the greatest guys I know


23. 4^th of July shenanigans with my partner in crime, Julie


24. Cancun vacation with Julie, Una, and Katie


25. Leah and Andrew’s shower for their sweet baby Graham


26. Cousin trip to LA with Stephanie and Julie


27. Boston trip to celebrate Elana’s Birthday (part 2 this weekend!)

What will 28 have to offer??