Who What How

I was on the phone with my sister the other day and we were discussing my blog. She told me that she loves my blog but that, in her opinion, I am not fully showcasing my talent. Audrey told me that she thinks one of the things that I am best at is helping other people dress for their body type/age.

She is required to say nice things like this. She is my sister after all.

I thought I would try it out today and see if all you lovely readers like it.

Animal print (especially leopard) is on trend in a big way so I will show how four different people can wear it. I am also going to outfit each one of us from head to toe from one store each. Oh how I love online wishing:) I am going to use my mom, my sister, my sister in law and myself as guinea pigs. A. Because they are my family and B. because we all have different styles and body shapes and are all different ages.

I will start with myself. I am 24, am an hourglass shape, and tend to have the most daring style of the four of us. My outfit is from Urban 1972.

Next is Tara. She is married to my brother and she is a doll! Tara is 27 and a mother of two precious little angels. She is tall and straight and her style is classic and structured. Her outfit is from J Crew.

My sister, Audrey, is 30 and she is momma to four precious little angels. She is a triangle shape and she likes to be comfortable and casual. She loves color and pattern (much like her sister) but her vibe tends to be more feminine and romantic (think old hollywood glamour). Her outfit is from Mod Cloth.

And last but definitely not least is my Mom. My amazing mother is 54, a mother of three and a grandmother of six. She is tall like Tara and has a contoured rectangle shape. Mom has a classic style with a little tinge of bohemian here and there. Her outfit is from Neiman Marcus.

As I was writing this post and adding the pictures I realized I don't have a single picture of just the four of us. This is not good girls! We need a picture!

Happy Thursday!

In Action

Jacket: Graham and Spencer

Shrit: Michael Stars
Tank: Scanty
Jeans: Genetic Denim
Shoes: L.A.M.B.

This is me "in action" at work. The store that I work in is a small, single location boutique so we all do it all. Throughout the day I work with customers, answer the phone and take messages. I unpack, steam, tag and put out new merchandise, and make sure things are clean and tidy. Pretty much anything goes.

I have probably said this before but, when I started working this job (four and a half years ago!!) I never thought it would be something I would do long term. Not that I didn't love it back then because I absolutely did but I was in college and I just figured I could work at the store while I was still in school and then I would start my "career."

As it turns out ... retail is my career. I don't think I could be happier in any other profession. I love getting to work with people all day. It is great to get to know the customers and really feel good about the purchases that they make. I get to help people make choices for their style that they can feel beautiful and confident about. Its awesome!

Happy Tuesday!

Confessions

Shirt: Parker
Shorts: Free People
Tights: Anthropologie
Shoes: Steve Madden

So ... I have a confession to make ... are you ready for this ... can you handle it ... just kidding it's really not that big of a deal ... ok here it is ... I am kind of a nerd. Maybe a little more than kind of if I am being honest. I am especially nerdy when it comes to books. I love love love to read. I read books during down time at work. I read before I go to bed. I even listen to audiobooks in the car. I love music but a lot of the times I get frustrated with the radio because of commercials and songs I don't like and I feel like I am constantly changing the channel. If I am listening to a book I don't have to mess with it at all.

I am one of those readers who gets stuck on a certain author. I have read every book that Janet Evanovich, Nicholas Sparks, and Robin Jones Gunn have ever written. I also love J.A. Konrath, Mary Kay Andrews, and Kristin Hannah. 

I like all different kinds of books.  Everything from mindless, sweet love stories to murder mysteries to spiritual to self help. With me, anything goes. And I am willing to read anything anyone suggests. That has gotten me in trouble a couple of times. I have read some big time stinkers in my day. And yes, I just used the word "stinkers".

So, yesterday RT and I spent a fabulous day together. We got up and met my family at church, went out to lunch with my parents and some of their friends, ran by the grocery store, finished up our Christmas shopping, and topped it all off with a stop at the book store and some christmas flavored coffee before heading home for some homemade chili. I love Sundays!

Happy Monday!

Twinkle

I feel lucky to say that I am truly able to pull inspiration from just about everything. A great song. Something beautiful in nature. A movie. A person on the street. Someone else's blog (most especially your blogs :)). Food. Family. Fun. Anything. It helps to keep things fresh by being able to see the beauty in the good and the bad around you.

That is what pinterest does for me. All you wonderful pinners out there give little bursts of inspiration every time I click on my pinterest app. Which is (embarrassingly) ALL THE TIME. I should really learn to be still and quiet but it seems like if I have a single second with nothing to do I pick up my phone and check pinterest, facebook, twitter, etc.

So today I want to share a few of the things I have pinned that inspire me. Maybe it will spark a little twinkle in you as well.

Happy Friday!

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Love the vibrant yellow color of this dress. I have been wanting a long yellow skirt but maybe a dress would be great instead.

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RT would die before we had a hot pink fire place but I sure do love it :) . It is color blocking for the home. Greatness.

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I love this color combination. For some reason it feels so romantic. The neutrals grays with the pop of pink and light cream. We are new house wishing in a big way which goes hand in hand with redecorating wishes. One day. Just not today and that's ok too. 

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Why is this so very very true? 

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 My boss is pregnant and if she has a girl I think she will need to have these adorably teeny tiny gold shoes!

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 Gorgeous bright wedges. Love them!

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 Isn't this cool?! When I get that new house I told you we are wishing for ...

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Excellent winter time layering

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When I get the new iphone (I am so very close to an upgrade!) (and another side note ... I sure am talking a lot about the things I am "going to get." Simmer down now!) I will get one of these awesome iphone cases made by one of my favorite fellow bloggers Casey Leigh

Side View

Shirt: Mossimo
Sweater: Charlie & Robin
Skirt: Anne Segal
Belt: Elegantly Waisted
Boots: Jeffrey Campbell
Necklace: Jane Basch

Apparently today was a side view kind of day. I don't know why but I just never seemed to turn straight toward or away from the camera. Not that it really matters because you can still see my outfit just fine. But still it was an interesting observation.

It has finally cooled off quite a bit here is the beautiful TX. So today, when dressing for my day off with RT (woohoo!), I wanted to be cute but also be warm and cozy. Enter thick knit sweater and long cotton skirt. 

I have been noticing more and more that I go into my closet in the morning looking for a skirt or a dress and not jeans. I have basically lived in denim for as long as I can remember. And it has served me very very well. But I am leaning toward other options as of late. Now don't get me wrong, a good pair of jeans will always be in my wardrobe rotation. It is just not a most days occurrence right now.

RT and I spent the morning and early afternoon working on Christmas shopping and we are almost finished! I love going out on the hunt for something I think the person will really really love. Each person in our lives is so different and we really have to get creative and work hard to find something out of the ordinary but still perfectly appropriate. We had such a fun day and I know everyone will love what we have selected for them.

Happy Wednesday!

Nostalgia

Shirt: Vintage Wrangler
Sweater: ARO
Pants: Joe's Jeans
Boots: Ralph Lauren

Today I am fashionably nostalgic...

This shirt was RT's grandfather's. I don't normally steal clothes from my husband but it is cold outside and I wanted to wear something big and cozy. Plus I think this shirt looks great under my oversized sweater. And ... he doesn't really wear it that much so I thought it might be feeling neglected (or something like that). You can't see the buttons but they are pearl snap which makes me love the shirt that much more. I don't know why. Maybe it's a southern thing but pearl snap is something I can really get into if it is worn a specific way.

These boots were my mom's in the 80s. I might have already told you guys this but a few years ago, before riding boots were really back "in", I noticed that my mom didn't wear these boots anymore. When I asked her why she still had them if she wasn't going to wear them she told me it was because they were really nice boots and that they were still in good condition. I asked if I could have them and told her I would wear them all the time and she said yes. Now she is trying to be an indian giver. I am sure she is laughing while she reads this but she keeps trying to get me to give them back. Sorry momma. Their mine now. Ha! And thank you, by the way, for giving them to me! I really love them! :)

Happy Monday!

Christmas Wishing

1. Anthropologie
2. Free People
3. House of Harlow
4. Urban Outfitters
5. Jeffrey Campbell

Cute outfit right?! The last two years when my mom starts asking for a Christmas list I just send her an email with links to all the stuff I am currently "online wishing" for and tell her to choose whatever. I am not a hard to please person. Ha!

These were a few of the things on my list this year. 

Happy Thursday!