Struggling

As I've said before, I'm struggling putting outfits together now with autumn so close. I feel like I've worn everything to death! Anyways, this is a very old spaghetti strap dress of mine that I decided to pair with my favorite denim shirt. Turned out pretty cute I think.

Dress: Gap Outlet

Shirt: Target

Necklace: Forever 21

Watch: Fossil

Bracelets: American Eagle and Tiffany & Co.

What I Read Wednesday

I just finished up a very cute, cozy book: The Inn at Rose Harbor by Debbie Macomber. I've never really read her books before. I'm not sure why not, for some reason or other I've just never picked them up. I ran across this book on the new book shelf in the library and was excited to check it out!

This story starts off with a woman who had recently lost her husband. She makes a snap decision to move away and purchase a bed & breakfast. Her first two customers also have a lot going on in their lives and are returning to their hometown after many years away. 

The book was an easy read that moved pretty quickly but left me with a nice cozy feeling. I loved the setting of a bed and breakfast along with the setting of the northwest. I'm really looking forward to the next book in the series.

Leopard booties

I've been trying to save these shoes until it got a little cooler, but I just couldn't resist this morning. While not the most comfortable shoes, they are so fun!

Top: Maurices

Blazer: Forever 21

Jeans: American Eagle

Belt: Wet Seal

Booties: DSW

Monday, Monday

Happy Monday to you. Hope you have a fabulous week :)

Dress: H&M

Blazer: New York, New York Outlet

Belt: Gap

Shoes: Hand me down from mom

Lipstick: Pink Spice by Clinique

High Five for Friday

Praise the Lord it's Friday :) As always, linking up to From My Grey Desk for High Five for Friday.

1. I love watching the pups "fight". They have so much fun together!

2. J. Crew Outlet opened up in my town this week! I picked up mom after work and we headed over. We found a few cute things, pictured below:

3. How adorable is this planner?! I've been wanting one for a while (I keep a constant to-do list in a small notebook in my purse) and then ran across May Books. So many different color and insert options. Check it out for yourself.

4. Found this t-shirt on Pinterest. Hilarious! References one of my favorite Christmas movies: Home Alone.

Pinned here

5. Tried this recipe this week. It was delicious.

Pinned here

What I Read Wednesday

Over the weekend I wasn't feeling well, so of course I did a lot of reading. One of the books I read was Signs of Life by Natalie Taylor. This is a true story written by a young woman who lost her husband after only one year of marriage. Natalie was only 24 years old and pregnant when she got the call that her husband was in a skating accident and suffered from a brain injury. The book is inspired by her journal entries during the time after his death.

The book felt very real, not sugar-coated or glossed over at all. She was brutally honest about all of her struggles with her in-laws, pregnancy, etc. It really is an amazing story of survival! I enjoyed this book very much.

White tee

I am starting to get really bored with my summer clothes. There are all these pretty, fun fall clothes in my closet that are just begging to be worn! It's still too warm here though.

T-shirt: Old Navy

Dress worn as skirt: Victoria's Secret via mjrsales.com

Necklace: Veryjane.com

Watch: Fossil

Leopard bracelet: shopbelina.com

Cross bracelet: Gift from mom

Lipstick: Red Revival from Maybelline

Army green

I have been on an unexpected blogging hiatus, due to the fact that I wasn't feeling well all weekend and it's been super busy at work! I'm hoping to be back in the swing of things now though.

This cute top was found at the Banana Republic Outlet for $11.99 :) I didn't even try it on...just grabbed it and ran to the checkout. I also picked up one very similar in blue but with 3/4 length sleeves. Can't wait to wear it in the fall!

Top: Banana Repulic Outlet

Pants: Victoria's Secret via mjrsales.com

Watch: Fossil

Bracelets: American Eagle and Tiffany & Co.

Lipstick: Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in Lollipop

Leopard

I tried a new hairstyle that Kate from The Small Things Blog did a tutorial on. Hers obviously looks better but I was pretty happy with how it turned out. It's a good alternative to the sock bun.

Top: Target

Dress worn as skirt: Forever 21

Shoes: Target

Necklace: ?

Watch: Fossil

Bracelets: Shopbelina.com, Tiffany & Co.

What I Read Wednesday

I (Michele) have always wanted to be in a book club. I have a couple of friends who are in them and I'm always asking them what they are reading. I am not able to be in either one of those clubs. One friend lives out of state and the other is with a church that I don't attend. So I was very excited when the other day during my weekly coffee group, one of the ladies said she wanted to be in a book club and I said I do too! So a new book club was born. We have found one other lady to join us.

Now we are reading "The Lost Years" by Mary Higgins Clark. I don't think I have read any of her books so I am excited to read this one. I have started on it but haven't finished it yet. I put it on the back burner because it's not due to be read until the end of August.This book is a murder mystery that involves a letter written by Jesus. I will let you know how it is.

At our first meeting we are each to bring the title of a book we would like to read. If you have any good ideas please let me know!

$5 shoes

To celebrate my mom's birthday my mom, Grandma and I went shopping over the weekend. It was a successful trip! I got these pink flats from Target for $5! Also, this cute top from Kohls for about $15. Love them both :)

On another note I began Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred yesterday. I've never been much for working out so we'll see how this goes ( as I'm typing this I'm eating chocolate covered coffee beans....I'm already off to a great start ha) We'll see if I can keep up!

Top: Elle from Kohl's

Pants: LC Lauren Conrad from Kohls

Necklace: Forever 21

Shoes: Target

Bracelets: American Eagle and Tiffany & Co.

Watch: Fossil

Lipstick: Love That Pink by Maybelline

Green skirt

Love this t-shirt from Old Navy. I sized up so it would be a bit baggy. Very soft and comfy.

T-shirt: Old Navy

Dress worn as skirt: Victoria's Secret via MJRSales.com

Belt: Wet Seal

Sandals: Claire's

I found some great hair tutorials on Pinterest by Lilith Moon. That's where I copied this hairdo from.

High Five for Friday

Happy Friday! Linking up to From My Grey Desk for High Five for Friday. Have a good one.


1. A big stack of books. Not much makes me happier :)

2. I bought these 3 new cd's from Amazon.

Cease to Begin by Band of Horses

Blown Away by Carrie Underwood

Brothers by The Black Keys

3. Yesterday was my mom's birthday. We had a great day together: shopping on my lunch break and dinner at my house :) I love you mom!

4. I made the Pioneer Woman's Olive Cheese Bread recipe for dinner last night. Delicious! You have to make it.

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5. This is so me!

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