One Item Three Ways - Whitey Pants Edition

I'm trying something new and that is actually talking about fashion a little bit! I love putting together outfits. In fact my new obsession is an app/game called Covet Fashion where I can put together outfits and get judged by a bunch of other people that may or may not know anything about fashion. I may or may not know anything about fashion. Who knows anything about anything when it comes to anything really? I'll tell you who knew about fashion actually; Alexander McQueen. RIP. Tear. 

Ok lets get started! I put together three looks using Polyvore (sooooo addictive). I wanted to start this new post series with white pants/jeans. I did a look for Fall, Spring, and Summer. The Fall look could also be done in Winter so I didn't completely leave it out!

Fall/Winter:

So for this one I went with a big ol sweater, some flats, simple jewelry, and clean makeup! I also dig the big bag and coffee because what is life without a honkin bag and a cup a joe?

Spring:

Awe... I love this. I love Spring. I love floral and stripes. I love little booties. I did a bit of a contrast so it wasn't so saccharine and sweet with some darker makeup/nails and rocker jewelry! Perf!

Summer:

Are you kidding? I die for that yellow bikini top under that black tank! So cute and vacationy! Another big bag, round sunnies, and simple makeup and you are ready to spend a day in the sun! I can't wait for Summer!!! 

If you want any info on the clothes or makeup here just check out my Polyvore page! 

-H

Laid Off and Laid Up

Hi friends! Sorry for my absence lately! I never meant to stay away for so long! I had planned on blogging more, but life always seems to get in the way. For instance, I was laid off last Monday! Yay for me! To add insult to injury I got a stomach bug on Saturday. 

I fully expect to get back on my feet quickly. I'm not one to sit around and do nothing, and not working is making me a little crazy, although looking for a job is a full time job! 

Over the holidays I nabbed this sweater at H&M in the men's section for $5! That's the kind of deal a jobless person looks for! Don't ever be afraid to shop in the men's section ladies! Sometimes you find some very useful items, and I don't just mean hats, and scarves, and socks, and beard combs! 

I hope everyone is having a great 2016 so far! I'll keep you posted on my job hunt. Send me your good juju, and prayers, and love, and just for good measure; beard combs. 

-H

Sweater: H&M (Similar)
Jeans: Express (Similar, but darker)
Boots: Amazon (Sold out of grey)
Bag: Coach (No longer available)
Earrings: Kate Spade
Rings: Coach (No longer available)

Hello Wall

We took these pictures next to a wall. 

I'm having some serious writer's block right now. I swear I can think of a million things to write about during the day, but sometimes when I sit down to actually write a post I draw a huge blank. I wish I drew a huge bank instead. Then I could be rich! I don't know if it would actually work that way, but it's my imagination so I'm gonna go with it. 

Do you guys daydream? I mean I do it a lot. Where would I like to visit? Where would I like to live? What if I were a Kardashian? I don't really want to be a Kardashian. I would be a terrible Kardashian in fact. I am not big on plastic surgery, and as big as my butt is, I'm not quite at the Dash level. This outfit is a little Kardashian though. A romper and tall boots... Not near enough lip or tan though. 

In conclusion I would like to thank this wall. This wall made me look good. Or maybe I made this wall look good...Either way we made a pretty good team while these pics were being taken and I appreciate the effort it put in. Here's to you wall. Stand up straight! Believe in yourself. One day you might get to be a backdrop for someone much more famous than myself. Maybe a Kardashian!

-H

Romper: H&M (Similar)
Sweater: Alloy (Similar)
Bracelets: H&M
Boots: Sam Edelman (Similar)
Necklace: Forever 21

Teenage Dream

We took these pictures at Love Circle, a very well known "park" in Nashville where you can look down on the city. It's always seemed strange to us that it's such a high point, but from the city I never see it. It's like magic. 

It's also a hideout for packs of wild teenagers...

We walked up the hill to find a group of teenagers in their most comfortable environment; a make out spot. We approached them slowly as to not spook them, but they did seem to be a bit frightened and scattered to the other side of the hill. 

I wondered if we should try to feed them. I didn't see any "don't feed the teenagers" signs, but in the end I decided it was best to just try to ignore them. 

Eventually one of them, presumably the pack leader, approached us slowly to ask if we had a cigarette. We politely, but a little sternly (cigarettes are bad, Mkay...) told him no and he quickly fled along with the rest of the pack. 

We didn't know where they went until we heard the rattle of an old car and the squeals of the female pack members as they rolled down the hill. I think they'll be ok. 

I highly recommend visiting this spot if you are ever in Nashville, but bring some McDonalds french fries because teenagers love those! 

-H

Cardi: Marshalls (Cute one) 
Henley: Target
Jeans: Alloy
Scarf: H&M (Similar)
Watch: Coach (Similar)
Bracelets: H&M
Boots: Hunter

P.S. The hubby and I celebrated 15 years of marriage this weekend! Happy Anniversary shout out to my main squeeze! I love you Smuckers! Muah! 

Pant Intimidation

I put these pants on to wear them out for only the second time since I bought them well over a year ago. These pants. Intimidate. Me. 

I'm honestly not intimidated by much, but a few things do the trick. Bright colors, wooly worms, hot peppers, and patent leather top my list, but these pants are now right up there. 

Sometimes you need to face your fears and confront what intimidates you head on! I pulled these pants out, tough talked them a little, flopped them around, and put them right on! They had nothing more to say to me. I had won this round. Silly pants. 

Now if you will excuse me I have a pepper eating wooly worm with bright pink patent leather shoes staring me down and I really need to get my husband to deal with him. 

-H

Top: Target (Similar, get a larger size for a similar look)

Intimidating Pants: Tilly's

Sandals: Target 

Bracelet: Pangea 

Earrings: Kate Spade

Necklace: Forever 21 (I think)

Lacy Thing: Free People

Green Water

I can't promise that this post will be even remotely coherent because I am high on Benadryl at the moment trying to combat the horrific war going on in my sinus cavity. It's not cool. Also not cool is the color of the water behind me. 

 

That water is straight up dyed green. Why? Why would you dye water like that? It's so weird! What if a white duck goes into that water? They would come out with a green butt! I have never seen a green butted duck, but I can assure you if I do it's not natural and probably came from this pond. 

Other than having horrible allergies, I have spent the week doing the following things:

1. Wondering if you can get rabies from a pig. 
2. Eating Chic-Fil-A Salads so much that we actually got a special Chic-Fil-A-List card. (No that is not a joke. It is literally called the Chic-Fil-A-List.)
3. Googling Pig Rabies
4. Reading old notes from High School that my husband found in storage. 
5. Having a nose bleed and wondering if that is a symptom of pig rabies. 

I might have overreacted to the pig bite just a little. 

I also bought purple lipstick. It's MAC Heroine to be exact and I love it. 

Can ducks get rabies? 

-H

Top: Free People

Tights: Target

Scarf: Alexander McQueen 

Boots: Sam Edelman (Similar)

Bag: Coach

Bangles: H&M

Fall Favorites

Sometimes I like to take a break from nonsense and talk about fashion. Since this is a fashion/style blog I think it's only fitting. I pulled together some of my favorite Fall styles so that we can drool over them together! I love interesting shapes and neutral colors with little pops of floral and lace! I've linked them below so you can even stop drooling and buy them if you want! Aren't I so nice tempting you like that? Enjoy!

1. Carrie Wool Floppy Hat - Black - Nasty Gal

2. Barra Boots - Aldo (I love that these are an almost identical dupe for the Stewart Weitzman Lowland boot which I am dying for! And at a fraction of the price!)

3. Contemporary Fuzzy Turtleneck Sweater - Forever21

4. Lash Out Lace Kimono - Nasty Gal

5. First Kiss Dress - Free People

6. Spoon Rinse Flap Pocket Flare - Alloy

Follow me here on Pinterest to see what else inspires me! 

-H

Bumblebee Farts

The other day I was going into the Dollar General (I get fake nails there so cheap because I do my own at home) and in front of the door wanting in was a bee. It made me think of the movie "You've Got Mail" where she talks about a butterfly getting on and off the subway and possibly buying a hat at Bloomingdales (I think it was Bloomingdales, correct me if I'm wrong). 

I think if a bee were to go shopping at the Dollar General he might be looking for some soda and honey buns. I'm almost positive that all that junk food would give him gas. 

Maybe he also picked up some GasX. Maybe he was just browsing. I don't know him personally, but he seemed very gentlemanly as I let him in the store. 

None of this has anything to do with what I'm wearing which is a groovy vintage sweater and high waisted jeans. When do I ever talk about what I'm wearing anyway?

If you see a bumblebee out and about in Nashville waiting for a door, follow him in and see what he buys. I'm curious about the GasX. 

-H

Top: Thrifted
Jeans: Alloy
Shoes: Rocket Dog
Bracelets: H&M
Necklace: Coach
Clutch: Target
Earrings: Coach
Sunnies: Target I think

Oktoberfest

This weekend the husband and I ventured out to the Nashville Oktoberfest in Germantown! If you like to eat the best tasting, artery clogging foods, and listen to some really amazing oompah oompah music this is the festival for you!

My bestie and her beau Tom, along with Stella the beautiful (see above) and our friend Greg came along and we really had an incredible time. There's lots to see (and buy) and me judging everyone's outfit choices people watching. 

We ate, we drank, we were merry! Specifically Sherri and I did some horrible things to some turkey legs and destroyed a couple of funnel cakes on the way out. My arteries will not be thanking me later. 

-H

Dress: Thrifted
Sweater: JCrew Thrifted
Boots: Steve Madden 
Bag: Gifted
Hat: Tilly's
Sunnies: Guess 

Red

I dyed my hair red. Just like every other brunette on earth in the fall, I put on the gloves, poured the sauce, and poisoned my scalp. I feel pretty good about it.

There is just something about a new hair color that makes me feel alive! Not just normal alive, but alive alive. Like something really cool is going to happen, or I might secretly be a super hero! If I were secretly a super hero, I would be mega angry about it. Like secretly I can fly and I never told anyone about it...not even myself??? What the heck? Maybe that's my super hero name; Mega Angry! Able to leap...to conclusions! It's a little mad, it's sorta upset, NO it's MEGA ANGRY! 

I got a little off topic up there, but please don't call me out on it because you might make me angry. Trust me, you wouldn't like me when I'm angry! 

-H

Tank: Target (similar)
Vest: Tilly's
Jeans: Alloy (similar)
Shoes: Thrifted (IT IS NOT GROSS)
Bag: Madewell
Arm Party: All over the place
Necklace: PacSun I think (similar)