Daily Style: Thursday, 6/23

#21 - white/multi tunic - worn here
#15 - black skirt - worn here
#4 - black peep-toes - worn here and here

I don't want to be a "Negative Nancy", but this outfit sucks.  I hate it.  And the 30 for 30 is really getting to me.  It's becoming a chore to get dressed.  And I don't think that's what Kendi wanted of the 30 for 30.

My Mommy has given me a pass.  She said I could blame it on Chicago weather.  So, I'm either quitting entirely or at least taking a break.

Are any others feeling my 30 for 30 pain?

Daily Style: Wednesday, 6/22

#16 - multi-colored tank - worn here

#10 - black cigarette pants - worn here

#14 - black pumps - worn here

chainmaille necklace (made by me) similar, more box design chainmaille

jade ring (Forever XXI, $4)

Is anyone else having issues with blogger picture uploader?  I had to resort to the old editor in order to get my picture up.

We had a terrible storm last night, in and around Chicago.  I was driving home from the suburbs when it hit.  Winds were so strong they blew a billboard right off into the highway.  That's just what I saw, I'm sure there was damage much worse.  It was pretty scary.

Daily Style: Tuesday, 6/21

 

#18 - tunic - worn here 

#2 - skirt - worn here

#8 - wedges - worn here

red belt (a.n.a. @ JCP, $18) similar, charm necklace (MAC charm bracelet - repurposed, gift)

  

Daily Style: Monday, 6/20

23. black knit top ($free (clothing swap)) similar
24. black cropped pants (Gap Outlet, $30) similar
#13 - black cardigan - worn here, #4 - black patent peep-toes - worn here, multi-chain necklace (Eda & Betty Heirloom Couture, $100)

OK, I'm embarrassed to list how much I spent on this necklace.  Sometimes you just have to splurge on something ridiculous for yourself. 

Only 6 more new items left for the 30 for 30... I have to admit, I'm getting nervous.

Don't forget to take my poll!  Top right.

Daily Style: Sunday, 6/19

21. white/multi tunic top (nicole by Nicole Miller, JCP, $20)
22. white shorts (nicole by Nicole Miller, JCP, $15)
more nicole by Nicole Miller
black belt (MNG by Mango, JCP, $15), #17 - blush sandals, worn here


Happy Father's Day to all the Fathers and to all the single Mothers, who do the work of both Mother & Father.

I'm also accessorizing my outfit with a nice, big bruise on my thigh.  I have no idea how I got it, but I tried to cover it with words.  You probably didn't even notice, huh?  I should have kept my big mouth shut.

Daily Style: Saturday, 6/18

18. black/white floral tunic (Allen B., JCP, $30) similar
19. leggings w/zippers (a.n.a., JCP) similar
20. black ruffle sandals (Corso Como, Marshall's, $40) similar
floral infinity scarf (Torrid, $12) similar

Daily Style: Friday, 6/17

 

15. black skirt (Worthington @ JCP) similar
16. multi-colored tank (LOFT via Clothes Mentor, $8) similar
17. blush sandals (Seychelles "Point of No Return" via Akira, $72 on sale)
#3 - black cardigan, worn here, rhinestone/satin ribbon necklace (Claire's, $10)

The Shoes

Yeah...so...these shoes are new.  How could I resist?!  The worst thing you can do when you're trying not to shop, is to walk into a shoe store (when you're kind-of a shoe hoarder) and "just try" shoes on.  I can't "just try" shoes on.  If I love them, I have to have them.  And I love these.

Daily Style: Thursday, 6/16

12. blue/black dress (Worthington @ JCP) similar, similar, similar, similar
13. black cardigan (Worthington @ JCP) similar shape
14. black pumps (Simply Vera by Vera Wang @ Kohl's, $49)
chainmaille necklace (made by me) similar, black belt (a.n.a. @ JCP, $18) similar

Someone threw a fanny pack filled with mashed potatoes in our yard.  You can't make this stuff up.

Please take my poll!  Top right.

Daily Style: Wednesday, 6/15

9. cream top (mng by Mango, JCP, $40)
10. black cigarette pants (Gap Outlet, $30) similar, similar
11. maroon lace-up booties (Vince Camuto (used), Clothes Mentor, $30)
belt - men's tie (gift), bow necklace (gift) similar, similar

Yesterday I saw my friend, with whom I had the styling session this past weekend.  She's really happy with her new look.  I'm happy that she's happy.  :)

Daily Style: Tuesday, 6/14

5. purple tiered ruffle top (nicole by Nicole Miller @ JCP) similar
6. black tiered skirt (nicole by Nicole Miller @ JCP) similar item on eBay, similar
7. beige faux leather jacket (a.n.a. @ JCP) similar item on eBay
8. black wedge booties (Dollhouse via Akira) similar
black belt (a.n.a. @ JCP) similar, chakra necklace (gift) similar

Not thrilled about today's OOTD post, but since I'm participating in the 30 for 30, I have no choice, I don't want it to look like I'm cheating!  I do, however, love my shoes.  And I don't care that it's not warm enough for them.  I've decided that I'm dressing for how the weather should be, not how the weather is.  (Well, not really, because I had to add a jacket.)  So, there.

Daily Style: Monday, 6/13

1. purple ruffle top (nicole by Nicole Miller @ JCP, $20 w/coupon)
2. black/white stripe skirt (east5th @ JCP, $20)
3. black cardigan (Ralph Lauren via Clothes Mentor, $12)
4. black patent bow peep-toe heels (Nine & Co. @ JCP, $18 w/coupon)

I've decided to participate in  Kendi's 30 for 30 Challenge.  I'm doing things a bit different than most people though; I'm not choosing my 30 items before the challenge.  (I tried this the last time I was going to take the challenge, and this time, with no success.  I just can't think that far ahead.)  Instead, I will number my items as I go and when I reach 30, I will use the items I've numbered to remix.  Make sense?

These are the shoes that broke my no shopping spree.  They're worth it, aren't they?  Oh, yeah, I also bought this skirt.