accessory to overload: Collection #2

You know the scenes in movies where a group of girls walk into a bar, each one looking more fabulous than the other? Regardless of whether or not they are wearing short skirts, glitzy dresses, or sleek tops combined with jeans it is inevitable that they are going to have an amazing pair of heels and a clutch.

Being that I'm not a bar-hopping type of gal, I have few reasons to step out with one of these clutches but that doesn't stop me from admiring {and amassing quite the collection}. When I bring one out with me I usually forget that I have it and leave it wherever I am. Have you ever used a clutch at the movies?! Impossible. Not to mention that I carry around everything short of the kitchen sink in my everyday bag, but that's neither here nor there.

That brown leather clutch is one of my favorite thrift store buys.

Don't you just love that pretty ruffle?

 I bet you can probably guess which one of these is an all-time favorite. Have you guessed yet?
Psst... do you recognize that floral clutch from this post?

I'll give you a hint, it's silver and sparkly.

I'm going to make a conscious effort to switch from my huge purse to smaller clutches for evenings out. Yes I can.


Ooh, and how great is this DIY envelope clutch?

Would it be cheesy if I were dancing around my house singing, "I'm Loving It" McDonald's-style? Because I'm totally not... Wouldn't dream of it. Nope... not me.


>:}

P.S. In case you were wondering about that pretty pattern underneath my clutches, it is my scarf that I received from Danielle when I did the Scarf Swap a few months ago. Pretty, right? It's been an excellent addition to the collection.

stores i love: J.Crew

I know that I've raved about by unrivaled love for Anthropologie once or twice but I'm not sure that I've ever mentioned my obsession with J.Crew. When I get my Anthropologie catalogs in the mail {yes, I get 2... don't judge} I devour one and leave it on my coffee table with little flags on all the things I want. The second one is cut up & added to my inspiration book, which is what I do when I get the J.Crew catalog. I'll tell you more about them another time & I'll even get some pictures.

Anyway, J.Crew makes some quality clothing but can we take a moment to admire their models, styling, & their use of Nars Heatwave? I can thank this store for my {sometimes sick} obsession with orange lipstick.

I lovc the yellow & pink in this outfit & the messy hair. Love.

Cute, non?

Holy moly. It's like Khaleesi from Game of Thrones is donning a sweet blazer.

These paperbag style shorts with scalloped bottoms MUST belong to me.

The color blocking in these 2 makes my heart pound wildly. 

I need to do more color blocking in my outfits. Have you ever seen anyone pull

off orange lipstick any better?!

Perfect, perfect, perfect.

I can't wait until my hair is longer.

Ka-UUUUUUTE!

P.S. Meet my partner in The Scarf Swap: Danielle

Stay Classy: Collection #1

Yesterday was my last official day as a long-term sub. I have no idea what is going to happen in September. Aside from a month long summer class, I have no idea what I'm going to be doing this summer either. What I do know is that I'm going to require some unofficial days to clean out my room. Here's what it looks like right now:

Yikes, right? Too bad putting up & taking down classrooms can't be a full-time job. Anyway, I was far too exhausted yesterday to post & I'm feeling a little bit run-down from the job hunt and end of the year activities. Fear not because from here on out it's wide-awake & positive posting.

I thought I would use the scarf swap as an excuse to start showing you some of my collections of random things. So, the first thing I've decided to share with you is my scarf collection. There are a few that aren't in the picture but they aren't any less loved than the others { promise }. Also, I got my blogger match for the swap today & I'm hoping to introduce you to her this week:)

I store them on my dresser in very cute paper suitcases that I purchased from here and here

Also, are you enjoying your first day of summer? I spent it at the pool in my sister's condo complex. <3

I Love Scarves

Two of the blogs I follow regularly { ok, ok, stalk}, Jessie's The Concrete Catwalk & Kendi's Kendi Everyday have posted about a scarf swap. I am sooooo excited to be participating! I mean so excited that I've been pouring over scarves that I already own, visiting local thrifts & stores, and trying to find the perfect scarf to send to ja new blogger friend. I found one. It's amazing & I want to keep it for myself and have it for always.

So, by now you might be wondering what the details are for this swap. You're probably thinking that it has to be something really extraordinary & expensive. Not the case at all.

Here are the details of the scarf swap magic:

+     Sign up before Sunday June 19th  at noon.
+     Send your full name, mailing address, email address, & blog URL { if you have one} to jessie {at} the concretecatwalk {dot} com
+     By Monday, June 20th you're going to be notified of your blogger match {  you don't have to have a blog to join in! }
+     Send a scarf to your match by the end of the month


Here are the guidelines, folks:

+     US & Canada residents only
+     Scarves should be in great condition & in good taste. It doesn't matter if they are vintage, new, or second-hand... whatever as long as it's something you would want to get.
+     Purchase price of the scarf should be under $10
+     The scarves don't have to be real silk, but avoid winter scarves. Stick to silky square or rectangular ones.
+ Only sign up if you are absolutely sure you can participate


Get your adorable selves over to Jessie's blog & sign up already! Then acquire some awesome scarves { at least one for you, of course} and be ready to make new & equally as fashionable friends.

<3

Past the Hump

As I believe I mentioned before, this is the last week of school for my kiddos. Even though it's the end, the week has been D-R-A-G-G-I-N-GGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG. I can't believe it's only Wednesday. Today was our Field Day. It was also crocheted top day for Wear It Wednesday. Sigh. What was a girl to do? I did what any nerd burglar would do. I wore a flowy, sleeveless top and capris to work so that I could run around with my class, then I came home and changed into a crocheted tank top & dressed it up so I could get pictures. How's that for full disclosure? I try to keep it real over here.

I did get some pictures, too. Unfortunately they're pictures that were taken inside at night and then my camera battery died. Bah! I am totally ruling at this fashion blogger thing, aren't I? Well, here's the good news. I have decided to take some steps to get my butt in gear so that I get this show on the road. The first step is finding where I put my camera battery charger for safe keeping. I also linked up with some other bloggers and I'm really excited about it! I signed up for a Scarf Swap that I'll tell you all about tomorrow.

I just wanted to do a little post today to let you know that I'm still alive :).