Monday, December 12, 2011

Purple Tights and Polka Dots

Full diclosure:  these are the world's most uncomfortable tights.
I thought they were on backwards so I switched them around.
In the bathroom at work.
It was awkward.
Didn't work.
They are just horribly uncomfortable.
But I look cute!




Dress:  Target, gift from my sister
Cardigan:  JCrew
Tights:  Kmart
Shoes:  Nine West Outlet
(I changed into my Kmart boots as seen here halfway through the day since I was so cold.)


Friday, December 9, 2011

Bipolar

Ridgecrest's weather has been pretty bipolar lately.
It's freezing and you're bundling up and the next day you're sweating your ass off.
So, I figured I'd follow suit and wear a completely bipolar outfit yesterday.
It's a spring dress with a super wintery sweater all rolled in
to one odd outfit.
Enjoy!



Dress:  Forever 21
Shoes:  Aerosoles
Sweater:  Gap
Belt:  Forever 21 (I think)
Earrings:  Premier Jewelry Party

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Wish List 2011

Sydney at The Daybook inspired me with her 2011 Christmas Wish List
So here's mine
Feel free to go crazy



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The Reception

I've hesitated posting about the wedding reception because I don't remember much of it.
What they always tell you is true, it goes by like a blur and the bride never eats.
I remember walking into the room and being relieved that the tables looked exactly how I'd imagined.
I remember the look on Mike's face when I showed him his groom's cake.
I remember the toasts and how they all made me cry and feel so loved.
I remember that the food was joke big.
I remember that the cakes were delicious, but everyone favored Laura's groom's cake.
I remember when people started to get drunk and dance and spill wine on my dress.
I remember that I didn't care because I was so happy people were having fun.
I remember doing a fake bouquet toss to a drunk guest.
And then making her give my bouquet back.
I remember all the male guests having a blast with the cigars.
I remember Mike kept holding my hand under the table, something rare for him to do for long periods of time.
I remember how badly my feet hurt at the end of the night.
I remember verbally accosting the employee who tried to make me go to my room and get my credit card for the alcohol fees.
I'm pretty sure I remember yelling at her, "I'm in my dress!" (It wouldn't have been my wedding without me verbally accosting someone).
I remember changing into flip flops and hoofing it in my dress to the hotel bar.
I remember poking a random bar patron in the butt and almost causing a fight between him and a groomsmen.
I remember guests singing at the bar piano.
I remember walking back to our room and realizing our florist had left a path of yellow and white flowers up to our room and spread on our bed.
I remember that the venue had left us appetizers and slices of cake in the room with some champagne for that night.
I remember falling asleep happy and finally unstressed and most importantly, married.




We're not douchebags...there's a personal joke in there...


Having fun with the guests over our place cards

Look how happy she looks...love her.

My handsome dad giving his beautiful toast

Cheers!

I love Mike's sweet face while I'm crying

Laura's funny and sweet toast

Owen's toast made everyone laugh


After cake smooch

Seriously, look how happy this cake made him




Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Lessons Learned

Lessons in amateur fashion blogging learned today:
Outfits that may look super cute in person and make you feel thin and adorable do not photograph well.
Take your pictures at lunch when there is sunlight, not after you've been wearing those clothes for almost 12 hours and you feel and look like shit.
Don't take them from underneath DUH.

Fun fact:  I find this blog title funny because it's about lessons and I'm dressed in a school girl skirt.  Harhar.




Skirt:  Gap outlet
Tank:  Loft Outlet
Belt:  Banana Republic Outlet
Cardigan:  Pac Sun (probably the only thing I've ever bought there and of course it's a cardigan)
Shoes:  Nine West Outlet


Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Happy Yellow Cardigan

I love this cardigan for so many reasons.
My mom bought it for me.
It was the first JCrew item I ever owned.
I wore it at my wedding over my dress when it got cold.
And it's just such a happy color.
Almost  happy enough to distract me from the fact that Mike hit a pole with my car today.
Almost.




Cardigan:  JCrew
Tank:  JCrew
Pants:  Gap
Shoes:  Nine West Outlet
Earrings:  Premier Jewelry Party (my favs!)

Monday, December 5, 2011

What I Wore Today

I don't generally like to wear tights.
Mostly because I'm like 4 feet tall and most tights are like 3 feet long.
Today however I felt like being a grownup and hitching those bad boys up under my boobs for the sake of a cute outfit.
And I'll tell you, the 3 feet of my body covered in tights was pretty darn toasty.




Dress:  Banana Republic Outlet (I love this dress because you barely have to accessorize it)
Belt:  Banana Republic Outlet
Shoes:  Nine West Outlet (I need some new shoes obviously, these on my wish list would suffice..wink wink)
Earrings:  Premier jewelry party per usual
Tights:  I have no idea...either Ross or Target...