rainy days and ombre nails

jacket: Nordstrom Rack

dress: H&M clearance\

tights: H&M

shoes: Target

belt: Kohl's sale

necklace: gift

ombre nails: The Beauty Department tutorial 

As you can see in the last picture I was expecting to get rained on any minute. This was last week on a grey, overcast day. I decided to brighten my day with lots of pattern mixing. If you've read my blog for any length of time you know that I am of the mindset...the more patterns the better. Maybe I don't match. Perhaps I look like I got dressed in the dark. That's okay by me :)

How fun are my ombre nails? It was a first attempt and turned out really well. I've gotten a ton of compliments. I made a mess and probably ruined a concealer brush so I'd recommend actually buying a paintbrush from Michael's not using a makeup brush. 

lace and tentacles

skirt: H&M gift

top: Francesca's 

shoes: Mia sale

Octo Love necklace: Unpossible Cuts

I did not wear this today. I love the lace in both this skirt and top so it only seemed natural to pair them together.

 Sadly, we have been enduring a bout of cold weather. I wore this back when the sun was shining and I didn't need cozy layers to keep me warm. 

....sigh. Can't wait for those days to return. 

I am finishing up my report cards as we speak. I type a comment for one kids then take a break and type a few lines here. I loathe the comments. They take forever and are nothing I have not already said to both the kids and parents. 15 down, 16 to go!

trends, nails, donuts

 cardigan: Sway

skirt: Target sale

Romance boots: Seychelle's

necklace: Unpossible Cuts

 gold nail polish: Sally Hansen, glitter: OPI for Sephora

 Dynamo Donuts

Backwards cardigans have been popping up all over Pinterest and blog-land. I gave it a go this weekend and am still intrigued. This cardigan was not the best, while I did like the detailing at the back. The day was cold and I wasn't able to lose my jacket. Really, I wasn't a huge fan of this outfit. Meh. It happens.
However, this San Francisco necklace from Unpossible Cuts is being worn almost every day. LOVE it!!! As with all my Unpossible Cuts necklaces, this one gets comments almost everywhere I go. These guys are going to be huge and I'll be able to say I knew them way back when. :)
My nails are a result of a super lazy Saturday but came out pretty cool. As you can see, I am not overly concerned with getting them perfect.
And finally, Dynamo Donuts. After all the hype, I am kind of embarrassed to say that they were just alright. Nothing to write home about. I have had better breakfast pastries. Glad I went but won't be going out of my way to go back.