time to remix

coat - h&m // sweater - gap // jeans - gap // shoes - old navy // necklace - old navy

Today I'm linking up with Fizz and Frosting and Living in Yellow for Mix it Mondays.  A linkup for remixing is perfect for me this time of year (and maybe you, too!) since I'm not shopping (dum, dum dahmmmmm).   

Although this sweater is new, you've seen that h&m coat here, and here. 

You've also seen these jeans here (pre hole in the knee and ass) and here

Since said holes have arrived I try to keep the wearing to the weekends.  A trip to the tailor is soon to come because I cannot part with these babies.  

This sweater is so luxurious at a price I couldn't pass up (pre shopping ban, of course) while Gap was having their big winter sale plus an additional 40% off.   The cut is perfection and the fabric being a cotton cashmere blend, luscious.   You will be seeing a few new pieces that I purchased in December but I will be taking part in the infamous #2014closetremixchallenge join the party on Instagram!

Or, see how I mix it up here each week! 

self made

"Never by the book, always underestimated

It's hard to believe the life that you've created

Self made

The impossible endeavor, never would you trade

It's a legacy that you take to the grave

Self made

Self made

Live and die by the chance we're taking

Money don't buy the life that we're making"

- Self Made || Little Big Town

I was listening to this song last night.  I just felt like it described me and my life so far.  I've worked so hard to be where I am.  My family just told me how proud they are of me last night and then hearing the song it really hit me.  I've taken a dream and created a reality getting my T.C.R.G. certification.  I started my job as the receptionist and some how made it into a career!  I've taken a blog vision and created something cool.   I'm not perfect but I make it work.

This week I'm unplugging, well blog wise.  I'll still be on twitter and instagram documenting my North Carolina trip.  But, I've decided to take a whole 7 days off of blogging and all that encompasses.

I feel as though I deserve and need a break so, I'll be back in a few!  Enjoy your week!


Details:
Shirt - H&M, similar
Jeans - Old Navy
Shoes - Target
Bracelet - Sira&Mara

just a t-shirt and jeans

This is my typical casual outfit.  Some kind of jean and t-shirt combination.   What makes this outfit special are the little pops of color brought in by my accessories.  Wouldn't you agree that this outfit is somewhat boring without them?   You can literally jazz up old pair of jeans and mix in some chunky or dainty jewelry to bring in little focus points.  Whenever I'm looking for something simple I reach for my baptism medal and chain.  It adds just the right amount of extra.   I love mixing in chunky jewelry an ultra feminine outfit. Just as I love mixing simple jewels much like what you'd find at My Jewelry Box to a masculine outfit such as the boyfriend jeans and blazer look.   

How do you play up your boring outfits? 

Details:
Tee - Target
Jeans - Gap
Shoes - BCBGeneration, similar
Bracelet - American Eagle old, similar similar
Necklace - DIY'd by me. similar

copy cat

Being somewhat curvy I never expect to be able to pull off these flowy, tank tent dresses...  But, when I saw JillGG style her's here I knew I needed one to complete my summer wardrobe.  It can be styled up anyway that fits you - I went with a more preppy easy chic here but it also looks great with my strappy sandal!  I also wore this two days in a row it is SO comfortable! 

Hope your week is off to a great start - happy Hump Day! 

Details:

Dress - StyleMint

Denim Jacket - Old Navy old, similar

Shoes - Target, similar

Bag - Target