Mature Lady

I don't even know why I am posting these pictures. I didn't like the outfit then and I especially didn't like it after I took these pictures. Lets just say that in my opinion I think I look a bit older and um... more mature than I am. I mean like where is my mini van and 3 kids? (Not that there is anything wrong with that) It was just one of those outfits that even while I was wearing it I felt something just wasn't right. Why didn't I just keep it locked up on my computer or delete all of the pictures? I don't know... Perhaps I feel compelled to share the horror of it all. Or maybe its that fact that I have a sense of humor about it and don't take myself too seriously.(Probably the former statement is more accurate, don't want to give myself too much credit)

Wearing
Best Striped Tee Ever!!- Target
Skirt- Shade Clothing Co
Sandals & Watch- Target
Belt & bracelet- Forever 21
Earrings- H & M
Bag- Borrowed from my mom

Trouser Trauma

Ok so today's outfit involves delving into a realm that is new to me. Thrift store clothing. I mean I have a few things here and there that were purchased from a thrift store, but nothing that was so....um different. I mean these are freaking old granny pants. I was hunting for some that actually fit me but to no avail. Everything was way too big. But my encouraging mother who happens to know how to sew ensured me that everything could be easily altered so as to fit me properly and how I liked it. To make a long story short I haven't had them altered yet (its been 3 weeks) and so they still look like granny pants. But they were loose and comfortable and I could easily study in them. So they were chosen for today.
And Oh boy I wish you could have seen the look on some of the peoples faces at the college library today. My parents live in a smaller and isolated town and lets just say that what I was wearing was drawing some stares from the youngsters on campus. Yup that's right kids, I am rocking the granny pants! Whatever, once they are altered they will be fabulous and will look like I purchased them from Topshop or Zara or some other trendy place. And the best part of all they only cost $4. So $4 + Free slave labor from my mom = $4 pants that look like ones someone my age should be wearing.

PS- I intentionally spared you all a view from behind which was nothing but classic mom butt!

Wearing
Granny Pants- Thrifted (Deseret Industries AKA "The DI")
Striped Shirt- Walmart
Flats- Payless
Belt- Borrowed from my dad
Earrings- Forever 21

Skirting the Issue

I basically don't really have any funny or cute things to say about the title of the blog. I am wearing a long skirt up high as a dress. Hence the title, wow sometimes I even surprise myself with just how lame I can be. Anyway I was really excited to wear my mom's real turquoise necklace. the color is amazing and the stones are all so heavy. Its definitely an interesting modern take on the string of pearls idea. Been really into trying to wear all the long skirt I have up high as a dress. I am sure its just a phase but I am diggin it for now.

Wearing
White Skirt- Kmart
Striped Shirt- Old Navy
Sandals- Target
Necklace- Turquoise borrowed from my mom (she got it from somewhere near Santa Fe or Albuquerque I think)

Smiles

So for some reason I just like the pictures of me smiling better. I see other people's editorial style photo shoots that they have for their blogs and I get it in my head that I should try to not smile and look like I am contemplating something deep and meaningful. I have found that in 99.9% of those picture I just turn out looking pissed off. Why is it that some people look so good not smiling and others... um not so much.

On another note be sure to notice my dogs butt and the cats ears in one of the pics. I swear its a zoo here, and I don't really want to be an animal trainer. Maybe I should consider it a compliment. Its like being in a Disney movie, Cinderella & Sleeping Beauty to name a few, where you can sing and always look perfect and the animals just come running out of the forest so they can help you in some way or just be your only friends. But then again, probably not.

Wearing
Black Pants- Forever 21
Denim Shirt- Gap
Clogs- Moms
Earrings- New York & Co

Thrifted Shirt

I thrifted this shirt from a local store and I am quite happy with it. Its a lady's small but its still huge on me, which is exactly the look I was going for. I have been dabbling a bit more in the, not exactly what I was looking for but I could still make it work, zone. I will say it has made my thrift options much broader. I will hopefully be posting more finds to come soon. I also featured lots of borrowed things in this post. I love borrowing my moms purses while I am home. Its nice to not have to buy them and still get to enjoy using something new.

Wearing
Thrifted Shirt
J Brand- Jeans
Walmart- Sandals
Dads old- belt
Moms purse- borrowed
Silver Bracelet & Necklace Worn as Bracelet- Actually mine!

The Dentist

I had to go to the dentist a few days ago. That is never something to look forward to. Luckily my dentist is my older brother. I had to have some cavities filled and these pictures were taken in the afternoon post numbing...half of my face is still paralyzed. So please excuse the awkward half smiles in some of the pics. On another note, I love wearing my hair up and out of my face. I bought some of the new Goody Spin Pins a few months ago. These two little twisty things hold up my entire hair! Such a great invention and super easy to use. (P.S.- I will have you notice that Thomas is again in my pics).

Wearing
White Sailor Capris- Old (from some outlet store)
Black Tee- Some cheapie from a local store
Sandals- Nine West
Belt- Forever 21
Headband- Borrowed from my mom

Thomas The Cat

My parents have a cat named Thomas, after the cat in Disney's Aristocats. For some reason he is wants to be in every picture I have. No matter what time of day it is or where I am taking the photo he just appears out of no where. I think he must want some blog time. So Thomas this is for you... your fifteen start now. On another note, I love watermelon in the summer. And I love watermelon colored skirts in the summer too. This skirt is a great comfy piece. Oh and I had to throw in a pic of my parent's awesome backyard. I just want to lay out all the time!

Wearing
Skirt & Sandals (& Watch)- Target
Leaf Necklace- China Town forever ago
White Tee- Shade Clothing Company
Necklace worn as bracelet- Who knows where?
Belt- Nordstrom Thrifted