White Out

I got caught up at school again...until way past dark and missed the sun to photograph this outfit in good light. So I got home around 10 and proceeded to take photos all over the house trying to find decent light. Today is my first time to participate in the Bloggers Do It Better challenge and the theme was "White Out" I chose to go with a medley of white, off white, and beige. I really like how adding some beige off-sets the white overload. I am tempted to have more white out days. A risky idea when you spend 7 hours a day in the company of 7 year olds. But I like to live on the edge... that's how I do it.

Where I ended up...old standby, the fireplace


hallway...meh


sitting close to a lamp


I think my idea was to try the orange as a backdrop...not my best idea


up close and personal in bad lighting


headless


almost got it


voila

skirt: Target
top: Anthro clearance
sweater: Banana resale
boots: Simply Vera Wang clearance
necklace: Sway

wind blown and washed out

multi-tasking trying to take photos and talk to my lovely islandmate Jay-net!

dress (worn as a top): H&M clearance
skirt: Kohl's clearance
cardigan: Anthro clearance
belt, shoes: Target
broach: ???

I finally put the phone down since dealing with the wind, talking, and adjusting the camera proved to be way too much for we to handle all at once. Wowza it was so bright and the wind was a blowin! Most of the photos look washed out but I like it. I wore such light delicate colors today. I think the extreme brightness makes those colors look dreamy and pretty. I also have alot of patterns and textures going on. The spring green and white floral skirt, a light, mauve pink dress that is tulle and ribbon striped, the ruffled cardigan, the sparkly belt. Yeah this has a lot going on but it works. Don't you love it when an outfit just comes together?

corsets are hot...literally

dress, top: anthro clearance
blazer: ???
shoes: Target

It has taken me until today to realize that the sun is now up long after I get home most days so hopefully this will be my last classroom photo shoot for a while. Take a good look my lovelies.
I so love Anthropologie but could never justify spending their outrageous prices. So I shop their clearance section exclusively. It's still a bit pricey but it's not going to make me have to dip into my savings. This dress I got last summer along with the top. I had never thought to wear them together. I waited a week to long to wear this outfit. I'm not going to lie, it got hot in these layers. Even taking the jacket off didn't offer much relief from the corseted, double layer, belt combo. Note to self: light and airy only from here on out

Spring has Sprung

top: Anthro clearance
cardigan, skirt, shoes: Target

Oh joy joy joy joy! The bleak and dreary weather has finally let up and the sun has come out! Last week brought nothing but gorgeous sunny perfection. My tights stayed tucked away in their drawer as I rocked bare albeit pale legs. It is amazing how the weather and mood are so closely linked. Nonstop rain and clouds...angry, dark place. Clear skies and rays of sunshine...happy skipping and flicking through life.

So, I find myself reevaluating my wardrobe. I have been eying my closet with layers and warmth in mind. Now I paw through my tiny closet in search of lightness both in fabric and color. Just this week I became obsessed with orange and green. It is my goal to acquire something mint green and floral, along with an orangey red something. Since my closet holds nothing to satisfy this exactly I have painted my nails orange-red and my toenails mint green. Hoping this will tide me over :)

play with your clothes

This dress has an interesting structure to it. The style of the straps makes it near impossible to dress down. I love the pretty rose pattern of it and really wanted to wear it today. I decided to try tucking the straps down and layering a blouse over it. The blouse was a bit too long so I tucked it up and belted it in place. The tights are actually these sparkly bronze tights turned inside out. Sometimes you just need to get creative with your clothes. I could have easily grabbed something out of my closet and thrown it on but isn't it more fun to play around?

dress: Anthropologie clearance
blouse: anthropologie clearance
cardigan: Old Navy clearance
tights: Kohl's
wedges: Forever 21
belt: Target