What Matters

In August I went on a vacation to Colorado with my family and when I got back I wrote a blog about it. Because my blog is mostly a fashion blog I said something in the post about how I wasn't super fashionable on my trip. I linked my post to my facebook and twitter pages and was surprised when a person I don't even really know left a comment saying "great post and good for you for realizing there is more to life than fashion." Now, I am glad that people are reading my blog. That is my purpose and hope. But I have to admit, I was annoyed and honestly thinking about it, I am still annoyed. Obviously I realize there is more to life than fashion. And I don't understand why someone I barely knew way back when wants to pass judgement on who I am and what I am doing.

So, today I want to give a little insight on who I am and what truly matters to me. Not to prove anything to the person who left the snide comment but to let you guys know who I am outside of my love of all things fashion.

Who am I?

I am a wife.

I am a Christian.

I am a daughter.

I am a sister. 

I am an aunt.

I am a granddaughter.

I am a niece. 

I am a Texas girl.

I am a dog momma.

I am a college graduate.

I am a certified chef.

I am crazy organized.

I am a retail sales person.

I am creative.

I am a home owner.

I have a severe anxiety disorder.

I am a friend.

I am a blogger.

What do I love?

I love my husband.

I love my God.

I love my family.

I love my friends.

I love my dogs.

I love to cook.

I love dessert.

I love to run and work out.

I love clothes.

I love shoes.

I love makeup.

I love the color pink.

I love cold weather.

I love to snow ski.

I love movies and tv.

I love fruit.

I love carbs.

I love to dance.

I love to sew.

I love holidays.

I love the outdoors.

I know there are a thousand more things I could put but those are the ones I could think of right now. Ha!

My hobby and career passion is fashion. My life passions are my relationships. The people (and animals :)) that I love. 

Happy weekend everyone. I am off on a girl's trip with my friends!

Casey Wiegand

I think it goes without saying that, as a blogger, I am an avid reader of many other blogs. One of my favorite things is sitting down and reading through my favorites. Yesterday, I was catching up on all things blog and I ran across the most inspiring posts I have ever read.
About a week ago I went to one of my favorite blogs and she had a giveaway from Casey Wiegand going on. I clicked over to Casey's blog and fell in love. She is an incredibly talented artist, wife, mother, and woman of God. Ever since, I have been a devoted reader.
Monday she posted less.
Go there.
Read it.
You have to.
It was something I couldn't help but share. The story is initially about shopping on a budget but it delves into her real life struggles that she and her family live through together. I was so inspired by her unfailing faith and devotion. Not to mention her willingness to be vulnerable to her readers. Amazing!
I emailed Casey and asked if she would mind if I referenced her post. I wanted to get her permission because, of course, the story is hers. But also because it is personal and honest and I only wanted to share if she was comfortable with it. She gave me the go ahead and I am so glad that I can pass this on to all of you. I think we could all use a little bit of her faith and positive attitude.
Thank you Casey!
My hope is that this reaches each of you as close as it did me.

Trendy Tuesday: Plaid

Funny story ... I already did Trendy Tuesday: Plaid. Obviously I had forgotten considering I posted this completely new version of the exact same blog today. 

I think this is a sign that I am not that into Trendy Tuesday right now. 

It is officially, but not indefinitely, discontinued. 

I'll keep you posted ... ha!

Sole Struck

La Garconne

Madewell

Thread Sence

Urban Outfitters

Costume Party

I am a girl who loves any reason to wear a costume. And ... BONUS! ... my husband loves a good costume too. This weekend was obviously awesome for us in this regard. We had an 80s party for a friend's birthday on Friday. RT won best costume for his Peewee Herman ensemble. Proud wife right here ha!

Then, Saturday we had a Halloween Party at our house. I was the Queen of Hearts and RT was the Mad Hatter. I love this party because all of our friends are super fun and everyone always dresses up. 

Great weekend everyone! Can't wait for next year!!

My Momma's Closet

This past weekend I went out to my parent's house and worked on my mom's closet. What that means is that I went in there and made outfits with all of her clothes. Then, I make notes on and about them, print them out and put them in an album that she can keep in her closet. That way she always has an outfit that she knows will look awesome on her.
I love getting to work in people's closets. My mom's was already organized perfectly but for other people I can get in there and organize everything so that they can see and find things instantly. People just get in a rut with their clothes. They always wear this shirt with that pair of jeans and those shoes ya know. Having someone else come in and mix it all around makes you feel like you have a brand new wardrobe. It is awesomeness.
So here are just a couple of the outfits I made for my momma who rocks my world!

Trendy Tuesday: Velvet

Madewell

La Garconne

Zara

Helianthus

American Apparel

Straight Up

Dress: Vintage
Shoes: L.A.M.B.

RT and I just had a very exciting meeting! We might be remodeling our house and we met with a builder today to get the ball rolling and see if this is something that we could possibly do. It is so interesting to me how dynamic life and relationships are. A year ago RT and I would have said we would stay in our house (as is) for another five plus years and then we would sell and buy a new house. Now ... our minds have changed and our timeline has too. I suppose that is why people tell you not to use the words "never" and "always." You don't know how you are going to feel about things in the future. Declarative statements just don't work. 

Is this dress not ah-may-zing?! It makes me happy in every way possible. I adore fun vintage finds that amp up my wardrobe. I am going out for a friend's birthday tonight and the occasion just might call for a full sequined 80s number. We shall see :)

Have a fabulous weekend!