Stuck on This One

Top: Anthro (old), Skirt, Belt: J. Crew Factory, Shoes: Steve Madden, Earrings (my fav!!): Nadri via Nordstrom

Do you ever get stuck on a piece of clothing and just want to wear it over and over again? I'm stuck on this skirt right now. I wore it not long ago here and even a few times in between. It's getting to the point that I'm cautious of who might see me wearing it. It's so dumb, but I know you I have the same thought process. I can wear this skirt on Monday and Tuesday because I have different classes, but heaven forbid I wear it again Wednesday because those same people would see me in it. Really I should just man up and be proud of repeating the same article of clothing. It's like some unwritten rule that wearing the same thing multiple times in a week is a crime. Well you know what I say? Sue me! 

Mundane Monday

Top: Nordstrom Rack, Skirt: Nordstrom (Similar), Necklace: F21, Bracelet: The Busy Bidy

Guys, It's Monday. The only thing I have to say is that today is my last day of classes for the Summer. Hallefreakinlujah. 

Repeating

Jacket: Gap (old), Shirt: J. Crew Factory, Skirt: Down East Basics, Sunglasses: Urban Outfitters 

I may or may not have worn this outfit two days in a row and just switched out the t shirt. What can I say? Maxi skirts are so comfortable and cute! It's like getting away with wearing pajamas two days in a row! Admit it, you know you always wish you could pajama it for a few days. It's fine. And if you really want to make it a casual day, you can just throw your hair up into a whispy, messy bun on the top of your head, throw sunglasses on, and you're incognito! No one even has to know you don't have any makeup on. Like I said, it's fine. Maybe that's my new motto... I have to bust out a paper? It's fine. I didn't make the bed this morning? It's fine. 

Movin' Up

YOU GUYS!!! This is a big deal. I am movin' up on the scale of domesticity. I made this Strawberry Balsamic Pizza with Bacon and Chicken for dinner last night. And it was outrageously good! Andy told me he would pay $19 dollars for this pizza (I guess that must be a lot in his head?)! Yes, all I did was follow the recipe, but you'd be surprised at how easily one can screw up a recipe. And I also cheated by buying the pizza dough at our local grocers. Nevertheless, it was down right amazing! I'm on a roll. I've made dinner three nights this week and I'm planning a fourth for tonight. Andy is impressed with me, but I'm more impressed with myself. Go try this pizza now! I promise you will love it. 

Dress Obsessed

Dress One: Urban Outfitters

Dress Two: ASOS

Dress Three: J. Crew

Dress Four: Anthropologie

Dress Five: ASOS

Dress Six: Anthropologie

I have a thing for dresses. They are just cute, girly, and comfortable. Especially when it's summertime and the temps are scorching. Lets be honest, they allow for that nice cool breeze that you just don't get with pants. Yes, it get's a bit drafty down there when wearing a dress. And yes, it's totally awesome. 

Barbie

Blouse: Lilly Pulitzer via T.J. Maxx, Cardigan: F21, Pants: H&M, Shoes: Steve Madden

Belt: J. Crew, Necklace: J. Crew Factory 

Photo Credit: Elsa Jensen

I've always been hesitant to wear a mostly all pink outfit for fear that I'll look like Barbie. I guess I feel like Barbie has been stereotyped as a customized, bimbo-like, product of consumer society. However, I've decided that I'm not going to let media constructs of a plastic female doll govern me. I'm breaking free folks! So, whether it be Barbie or Pink Panther, I just don't care. 

Sunshine and Rainbows

Dress: c/o eShakti, Shoes: DSW, Bracelets: T.J. Maxx

This dress is just so bright, cheerful, and summery. I felt like bustin' out into I'm Walking on Sunshine while simultaneously doing the charleston, but instead I just kept it to a polite, girly twirl. And you wanna know the best part about this dress? It was completely customized to me. Finding cute modest dresses that fit is almost impossible, and when I finally do they usually cost more than I can justify. Thankfully, the ladies at eShakti have rescued me. 

This is the original dress, before I modified it. 

Here's what they have to say about their snazzy dresses,  "eShakti is a unique women's apparel store online that allows custom changes in the style of the garment – sleeve, neckline, length can all be changed by the customer to her preference." 

This dress was sleeveless, but I added a small cap sleeve. I love that I can customize it, but truth be told, the sleeves are bit tough to move around in. For example, if I wanted to continue my celebrations to I'm Walking on Sunshine, waving my arms over my head may be a bit uncomfortable. However, since I'm not exactly doing acrobatics in this dress, I don't really mind it. Plus, the dress was shipped to me within one week from the date I ordered it. (Due to shipping, the dress was a bit of a wrinkled mess when I received it—but nothing that a little magic ironing couldn't work out.) 

What I really want to say is, you should check out eShakti, because their whole idea is amazing, convenient, and wonderful. The next time you need a dress for a special occasion, you can make a quick stop at eShakti instead of stressfully shopping around for days. I am also crushing on this dress, this dress, and this dress.