February 2012
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Life in Oklahoma: The Winds
In Oklahoma, there are no “good hair days” — instead you have “stringy hair days” “disheveled hair days” and my favorite “it looks good because I haven’t been outside yet hair days” and as you can see, it gets a little crazy out there on the plains.
This particular day happened last month while I was out on my husband’s job site...
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Oscar Party 2012
Did you all enjoy the Oscars last night? I attended a fun party thrown by Rachel of Pencil Shavings — girl knows how to decorate for a party. I came home with glitter dusted all over me and rainbow colored bits of popcorn stuck between my teeth.
Skirt: Hive & Honey, Top: part of an old dress (circa 2010), Shoes: Payless, Bracelet: Unknown, Earrings: Givenchy (in black)
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The IT List -- February 24th 2012
Happy Friday!
Take some time to enjoy these amazing links!
good clean fun has the key to getting your favorite Girl Scout cookies all year long - a recipe to the oft sought after Samosas! They look amazing! (find good clean fun on twitter!)
here and now finds the perfect mint colored jeans. She will clue you in on how she found them and compare other options out there for you. These...
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Spring Blossoms
Maxi Dress: Apt. 9 (similar), Blazer: Forever 21, Sandals: Classified (old & my mom’s), Necklace & Earrings: Forever 21, Watch: Nixon the Spur in rose gold, Bracelets: J.Crew necklace (similar) & Spike the Punch.
February 22nd 2012
The weather here in California is beautiful (from what I’ve gathered via my Twitter friends, Oklahoma had a warm day too) so a flowy dress...
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Guest Post: Joanne of FabAve -- Colored Denim
Hello Rachael, Really readers, its Joanne again from Fabulously Average. When Rachael tweeted that she needed guest bloggers while she was visiting family back in California I totally had to jump at the chance to help a sister out! Like I mentioned before, Rachael and I became fast blogger buddies and we’ll actually be rooming together during the Texas Style Council Conference. I’m uber...
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Casual in California
Jacket: Apt 9 (not similar but CUTE), Skinny Cords: Forever21 (similar), Boots: Steve Madden, Scarf: Eddie Bauer (similar), Watch: Nixon Spur in Rose Gold, Bangle: Navajo made, Necklace: Urban Outfitters, Sunglasses: TOMS Eyewear, Lips: MAC Cremesheen in Speed Dial.
February 21st 2012
Occasionally I’m completely simple and boring. It’s hard for me to do, I feel a need to dress...
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Sometimes Crafty
Jacket: TJ Maxx (similar), Tee: Target (similar), Jeans: Target, Boots: Hunter Wellies, Umbrella: Target, Necklace: Self Made, Watch: Michael Kors, Bracelet: Spike the Punch.
February 18th 2012
There’s a whole lot of DIY happening in this outfit. First, perhaps you don’t remember this top, but let me refresh your memory from last week. I decided I hate the way I look in turtlenecks....
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The IT List -- February 17th 2012
Happy Friday ladies!
Take some time to enjoy these links!
gs lillian is inspired by coral and aqua for spring… stop by to check out this gorgeous color combination and you will be inspired too! (check out gs lillian on twitter!)
the capital barbie shares this chocolate cream cheese cupcake recipe - as if we haven’t had enough chocolate this week! But this looks too good to pass...
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The Art of Being Creepy
Sweater: Old Navy, Minty crop jeans: Rich & Skinny (sold out | similar | in yellow), Flats: Steve Madden, Necklace: Forever 21, Ring: old, but this is similar.
February 15th 2012
I’ve essentially been living in this sweater since I picked it up on Saturday. I bought it twice as large as I normally would. It wasn’t really on purpose, I just wanted the darn thing so bad that I...
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Red
Turtleneck: Target (similar), Red Jeggings: Old Navy, Shoes: Sam Edelman, Watch: Michael Kors, Ring: Forever 21 (very old), Lips: MAC in MAC Red.
February 11th 2012
This is my entry for the February Bloggers Do It Better challenge, RED. If I was nuts, I would have thrown on everything I own in red — but that would have been half my closet.
I’m not sure when the love affair began,...
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Blogger's Night Out Oklahoma
Dress: J.Crew Factory, Coat: Tulle (available in yellow), Belt: Lucca (similar), Necklace: Banana Republic Factory, Shoes: Sam Edelman, Watch: Michael Kors, Bracelet: Spike The Punch.
February 9th 2012 — Blogger’s Night Out
I attended the BNO meetup in Oklahoma City Thursday night. Walking into the venue, The Makeup Bar, I was hit with a momentarily wave of fear as I didn’t...
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(Not) Lonely in Oklahoma
Furry Leopard Vest: Forever21, Flowy shirt: Old Navy (similar but more expensive — sorry.), Flare Jeans: Gap Outlet (similar), Shoes (not pictured): Sam Edelman, Watch: Michael Kors (similar, um and better.), Necklaces: Forever21 (similar), Monserat De Lucca, J.Crew Factory.
February 9th 2012
Again with the jeans. I promise, I wore a dress with tights later that evening for...
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The IT List -- February 10th 2012
Happy Friday folks… take some time to read these great links this week!
rachael really is sporting a fun pink jacket just in time for Valentines Day. And check out her fun V-day inspired manicure! (find rachael really on twitter!)
gs lillian has got a Valentine’s inspired outfit going on too! I love pairing pink and red together - especially this time of year! (find gs lillian...
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Reader Request: V-Day Party Outfit
Love Necklace: Bauble Bar (similar if still sold out), Flowered Heart Necklace: Forever21, Tiny Heart Necklace: Forever21, Top: Victoria’s Secret, Faux Leather Shorts: Rampage, Essie Nail Polishes: Pink & Orange, Flocked Rose Tights: ASOS, Wedges: Payless, Patent Neon Belt: Gap.
My friend Kerry asked me WEEKS ago to give her some suggestions on what to wear to a co-ed bachelor(ette)...
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If It Quacks Like a Duck
Blazer & Jeans: Gap Outlet (similar and similar), Top: Target, Shoes: Urban Outfitters, Scarf: Vintage (just as lovely), Watch: Michael Kors (similar).
February 6th 2012
Looking over these photos, I vow to never again wear those little yellow shoes with wide leg pants. I can’ t quite put my wing on it, but something seems quacky.
At the mall yesterday, a sweet flamboyant gentleman...
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Denim Devotion
Pink Ruffle Coat: Tulle, Polka Dot Pussy Bow Shirt: Tinely Road (similar), Flare Jeans: Joes, Black Ankle Boots: Target, Watch: Nixon Spur in Rosegold, Bracelet: Spike The Punch, Necklace: Forever21, Lips: Mac in Insanely It, Sunglasses: A.J. Morgan Optics (similar).
February 4th 2012
I’m getting a little tired of seeing myself in jeans, aren’t you? Especially these jeans. I love...
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The IT List -- February 3rd 2012
Happy Friday… take some time to check out these great links!
a fashion fixation is giving away a gorgeous turquoise beaded necklace - stop by her blog to enter to win it! (find a fashion fixation on twitter!)
here & now is channeling Marilyn with gorgeous stills from the new movie and tips on how you can get the look yourself! I absolutely love this simple and classy style! (find...
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Blood Orange
Tee: Target, Jeans: Gap, Wedges: Payless, Bag: Pour La Victoire (similar), Necklace: Send The Trend, Cuff: Roadside Stand in Oklahoma, Lips: Revlon Moondrops Lipstick in Orange Flip.
February 1st 2012
Well I hope you’re all having a wonderful Summer, mine sure is going great.
I know clashing the bright orange top with the cranberry shoes makes some matchy-matchersens out there cringe,...
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Driving Hazards
Jacket: Tulle via Modcloth (sold out, but similar), Skirt: J.Crew (similar), Boots: Steve Madden, Sweater: Target, Scarf: H&M (similar), Hair feather: Forever21.
January 31st 2012
I can’t believe how warm it has been lately, almost feels like late Spring. Just one year ago the whole Midwest was slammed with one of the worst blizzards in history. We were still living in California but...