Let's Be Bold

Happy Thursday! Today is very overcast and it is supposed to rain, so obviously I couldn't be more excited to pull out my rain boots! [I would live in these if I could. H says they look like I'm going to work in cow manure, but he clearly doesn't understand fashion. ;] I know it looks sunny in these pictures, but that's because these were actually taken a few days ago [when it wasn't raining] because I knew it was supposed to rain this week, and I wanted an excuse to wear the Hunters. I am loving bold colors right now, and I will definitely be incorporating them into my fall wardrobe.

Oh, and for those of you who have asked, yes I have been wearing my extensions lately. I am getting very impatient waiting for my hair to grow out!

Jacket: Banana Republic // Jeans: Cotton On // Boots: Hunter // Beanie: J. Crew Factory

Also, J. Crew Factory is having a huge sale right now! 50% off of everything, and they have some fabulous New Arrivals that are on sale too!! So excited! I have a thing for bright coats, so I may have to pick up THIS ONE while it's at such a great price! Here are a few of my favorites: 

Don't forget to enter the Bip and Bop Giveaway before it ends, and to follow along via Bloglovin!


**Linked with: The Penniless Socialite // Three-Fer Thursday // Mix and Match Fashion
xoxo,

Rain Rain, Don't Go Away

I sure love rainy days. More than almost anything else in the world. These past few days have cooled off and been rainy, and the highs this week are in the 90s. That may still seem hot to most of you, but to me, that's basically like winter time. [Haha, not really, but it sure is an improvement, and a sign that fall is on it's way!]

For those of you who love J. Crew, they have been killing it lately. They've had some great sales and I've picked up quite a few things lately, including these polka dot tights. I've been dying to wear them for a couple of weeks now, and I will probably be wearing them a lot this fall/winter. Be sure to scroll down to see my J. Crew/ J. Crew Factory picks.

Top: Old Navy // Dress: Dana Buchman via Kohl's [similar] // Tights: J. Crew Factory // Booties: Target // Clutch: Clare Vivier // Necklace: c/o Bip and Bop // Bracelets: ILY Couture [loving THIS pink one], Hello Fab, c/o Bip and BopHere are a few of the J. Crew sale items that I've picked up lately. Which are your favorites?

Don't forget to enter the Kensie giveaway HERE [or just scroll down.] Thanks so much for stopping by!!
xoxo,

Day 17: Rainy Day + Flaws

So I came across THIS post the other day, and absolutely loved it. She talks about not trying to fit the mold; owning your flaws, and not trying to hide them. And I decided that I needed to share some of my flaws with you today. One of my favorite things is fashion blogs. One of my least favorite things is when the fashion bloggers are completely unrelatable and make it seem like their lives are perfect.Guess what? My life isn't perfect and neither am I. [Surprise, surprise.]
Some of the flaws that I might typically try to hide from you:-I leave my clothes everywhere. My apartment is almost never clean because it's littered with clothes and shoes. I hate hanging clothes up, and it really is a huge chore for me.-Speaking of clothes, I get really stressed out when it comes to choosing outfits. I swear, at least once a week, I am on the verge of tears because I don't know what to wear.-I can be super lazy.-I watch way too much TV. I think it has to do with the fact that I'm so lazy. Or maybe I'm lazy because I'd rather just sit and watch TV.-I get really frustrated with H when he can't read my mind. My best girl friends can always read my mind, so why can't he? [It's like he's a man or something... ;]-I do not like animals. At all. [I truly despise cats.] And I get really mad when I see people treat their pets like humans. [I'm not trying to offend anyone!]-I'm impatient. When I want something done, I want it done now. -I'm on my phone way too much. Social media has become a huge part of my life, and it's sad how many opportunities I'm sure I miss out on, because my eyes are glued to my phone.-I'm judgmental, which is really sad, because I hate when girls are judgmental. -I'm an over-tipper. [Some may not think this is a flaw, but I'm pretty sure H does. ;] H always gives me the check so I can add the tip, because it drives me crazy when people don't tip well.-When I'm at the grocery store and I decide I don't want something after all, I put it back on the closest shelf I see. I justify it by telling H that if I didn't put things in the wrong place, the employees wouldn't have anything to do. [Anyone that works at a grocery store is probably hating me right now! Sorry! :]-I don't/can't eat healthy. I've tried, and yet somehow I always end up eating oatmeal cream pies/zebra cakes/oreos in the end. I love salad, and I love fruits and vegetables, but I also have a major sweet tooth that can't be tamed. -Oh, and I also don't work out very often.-I take waaaaaaay too many pictures on my phone. [Sometimes while driving?!] But mostly they are of this cute girl, which makes me think maybe it's not a flaw at all. I mean, just look at her!! I may or may not be obsessed.

 [And yes, she does the whole hand on hip thing. We call it her "fashion pose" and I love it.]

ANYWAY. This outfit wasn't technically part of the 30 day challenge, but I don't really care. It's only day 17 and already I am ready to wear some other clothes. I'm still going to call it day 17 though. I just may end up with a couple of extra items at the end. Oops! :] 
H and I woke up yesterday morning and were happily surprised at the sound of rain. Rain is my absolute favorite and I jumped out of bed to get dressed with my Hunter rain boots. I wish it rained every day! 

Headwrap: c/o Bloom By Haley Anne // H&V Necklace: c/o Bip and Bop // Gold Link Bracelet: c/o Bows to Toes
Isn't this headwrap just to die for? Bloom by Haley Anne has the cutest headwraps at such an affordable price! You can score 2 of these for only $20! Make sure to check out her site! I hope you have a great day, and I'd love to see you share some of your flaws on your blogs. Make sure to leave a link if you do! :]
Don't forget to enter the Group Giveaway and the $200 White Plum Giveaway!
*Linking up with: Rolled Up Pretty // Fashion and Beauty Finds // Random Wednesday // Real Girl Style // The Pleated Poppy xoxo,

Day 6: Rainy Day

Today I have another guest post for you from another new blog, Live Chicly!

Hi, I'm KaLeena and I write the blog Live Chicly, a fashion and lifestyle blog. I started blogging because I missed having a creative outlet where I could share my love for fashion and lifestyle ideas. My style is inspired by Audrey Hepburn, Jackie O, and Coco Chanel, with a little bit of whimsy thrown in.

As far as my personal life, I currently live in Kansas City where my fiance lives, but grew up in Ohio and spent the majority of my life there. I'm so excited to be planning my Ohio wedding next July and I keep my readers updated with all the fun planning on Wedding Wednesdays. By day I work as an Executive Director at a healthcare company, and a lot of the style on my blog is focused on business casual ensembles.

Other obsessions include shoes, travel (which I do lots of for both business and pleasure), chocolate (my family owns a candy store), DIY projects, and a really good facial.

Thanks for reading and I hope you stop by Live Chicly!

xoxo, K

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Yay, I love meeting new friends and bloggers! Make sure to check out her blog! :)

A few of you have asked questions about this 30x30 challenge. I chose 30 pieces of clothing and shoes to recreate. I didn't include jewelry/sunglasses/purses in this challenge, because I felt like they would take up too much space. Though I have to admit, I did cheat a little bit and pull out my Hunters this weekend during the rain. But how could I not? I look for every excuse to pull these babies out. They are definitely my favorite thing in my closet. ;]

And of course, the cliche jumping/attempting to jump pictures:

Chambray: Target // Skirt: H&M // Boots: Hunter // Infiniti Necklace: Wild Butterfly Boutique c/o // Purse/Camera Bag: Theit // Sunnies: HelloFab c/o
Hope you all had a great weekend! Don't forget to enter the Avenue Lou giveaway!!xoxo,