Honestly, I'm a little scared of leopard print. A belt, shoes, scarf, maaaaybe a blouse... but that's about it. So, my stomach did a little flip when I saw that the fashion trend this week with Living in Color Style and Stylin in St. Louis was leopard print! But, I do love these shoes... they are comfortable and always add just enough sas to an outfit. I thought I'd bravely add an extra dose of sas with the belt. Life on the edge, right? One thing that I'm most definitely NOT afraid of is lace. I thought I would wear something I'm very comfortable in so the animal print accents would feel more natural. I'm happy to say that I would gladly wear this outfit around town, and that is exactly what I plan on doing soon! And let's just talk about this delicious fall weather we are having in Greenville this week. Loving it so much!!

shirt: Talbots (thanks, Mom-in-Law)  (similar), jeans: Old Navy, shoes: Bakers (similar),
belt: Charlotte Russe (similar), earrings: Cocobella local boutique (similar),
bracelets: Forever 21 & Banana Republic
lips: Maybelline, Baby Lips in Berry Soft,
nails: Maybelline, Mauve in Manhatten (thanks, Mom!)

Stripes and Spots.



I've always wanted to be bold enough to rock the mixed patterns and prints trend but I usually chicken out, but for some reason I had a brave moment this week and actually wore this entire outfit to work. A rainy Monday morning needed some sass, so I went with it. I've worn all of these pieecs before but never have I thrown them all together into one outfit. Okay, let's be honest... I've worn this exact outfit many times, just not with these shoes. But life is short, wear the shoes. That is going to be my new moto. Also wear green nail polish because it is pretty. And like I said, life is short!  

shirt: Old Navy, pants: Express, shoes: Bakers

earrings: Old Navy, necklace: Hamrick's,

bracelets: Banana Republic & mom's hand-me-down

nails: Revlon, Posh , lips: Maybelline Whisper, Pin Up Peach

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A Short Story.

I'm not a fan of shorts. Never have been. Dresses. jeans. skirts; all great things, but shorts. Ick. I honestly think this is because I haven't ever been able to find the right fit for shorts. A few months ago a co-worker asked me if I wanted to go through some of her clothes before she donated them and I gladly said yes. I found some shorts in the pile of clothes and grudgingly tried them on. I think it was probably the first time I've ever been excited about shorts. AND THEY HAVE POLKA-DOTS! It was a good day. I skipped through the house to show Peter and asked what he thought. He agreed, they got a thumbs up, and the best part of all, they only cost me $5! And, like I said... they have polka-dots!!!

shirt: Old Navy, shorts: Loft, shoes: Bakers

earrings: Forever 21, bracelet: Mom's hand-me-down

nails: essie, Play Date, lips: Revlon Colorbust lip butter, Candy Apple

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for the weekly trend, Favorite Shorts

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