30 for 30: day 11

This plum-hued outfit had friends over for drinks & some Cards Against Humanity. The husband and the friends (two friends from high school/college) made it out that evening, but I made it into my bed by 11 (!!!). Cards Against Humanity, wine, and some shots of Rumchata really did me in quite early...oh, and I ran a 5K that morning with some girl friends - I mean, I can't be expected to be an ATHLETE and a late-night party animal, can I?

I'm currently spending time with one of my cousins, and we made plans to go out one night...stay tuned to hear how it went ;)

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30 for 30: day 10

 

This top is another favorite. I got it back in August and was so excited to finally get to wear it! It's an olive/gray-ish knit, with a chiffon back that isn't connected on the sides. It's just so different and I don't have anything like it. I was really drawn to it off the bat - the colors, textures, and overall look aren't TOO out there, so it's a great, fun, yet almost neutral, long sleeved top.

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30 for 30: day 9

 

Here's the new and better fitting version of my buffalo plaid button-up. I love this shirt so much - I want to wear it

every.

single.

day.

Even wore it to a meeting on a construction site and got complimented on my attire.

I mean, when in Rome...

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30 for 30: day 8

Handsome just loves to be outside.
he loves to sit in the sunshine and roll in the grass.

I just love this wrinkley face and funky tongue.
SO.
MUCH.

We've been having some really lovely weather this fall (no snow yet!). I'm starting to see why everyone just loooooves fall. I'm not quite there. Yet...

But you know what I do love? That handsome white bulldog up there :)

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30 for 30: day 7

  

I used to think "black and brown make a frown." But, as you can see above, I'm coming around and mixing the two shades together quite freely. I kinda sorta really love how they look together.

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30 for 30: day 5 & day 6

day 5

I met my friend, Chelsea (her blog and Instagram here), for an early morning run, and then we went to breakfast. Of course I was excited to run with my friend, but I was also really excited for breakfast afterwards…she and I have started having breakfast together once every other week before work, and it has quickly become something I really look forward to. We try out the cute little breakfast places in town - good conversation over coffee and breakfast (and bacon!) makes getting up early before work totally worth it.

So after breakfast Sunday, I came home, took a nap, lounged around, did some chores, and never made it out of my running clothes…gross. I know. So, no cute outfit to share with you.  

day 6

 

Again with bare legs. I just REALLY want to wear dresses and skirts as much as I can before it’s too cold to go without tights! And on this day, the temperature reached the 70s! But the end of this week is supposed to be in the 50s…Boo. Knowing the weather this month would be all over the place, I chose my items for this challenge thinking of things I could wear by themselves when the weather was nice, and items I could layer when it got chilly, as typically happens in October. I’m glad I didn’t stick to one end of the spectrum more than the other, or I’d be in a world of hurt.

Without the sweater, this dress is very summery. With a sweater, it's more monochromatic and leans a bit more towards fall.


See my list of 30 items here.

30 for 30: day 3 & day 4

day 3

 

 

This look is something outside my “normal outfit equation” (I just made that up – I don’t really have a formula/equation/recipe/process). It’s not unheard of to layer something OVER a dress (like I did here), but it’s not something I typically do. However, it was relatively warm out and I wanted to wear a skirt/dress without tights while I still can! And this tunic was a fun find at Target with my friend – she picked it up in another color, and I decided to try it in blue (probably my favorite color to wear). In the fitting room, we both fell in love with our respective try-ons. However, she’s about my size but went with one in a larger size so it would be more “slouchy.” Mine is perfectly slouchy for me, and I just LURVE the peacock blue color. 

Also, you’ll have to believe me that this outfit was more flattering on my figure in person. These pictures are not doing my midsection any favors, but, just trust.

day 4

 

 

My sweet friend, Amanda, and I had a lovely day date when I sported this fall ensemble. She also ended up being my outfit photographer for the day - she did a lovely job, posing me and climbing all over to get a good shot with the bright sun and funky shadows and creepers walking around (thank you!!).

I really wanted to wear a skirt because the temperature was supposed to be in the 70s. But I also wanted a shirt that would keep me warm. So, this black lace/crochet skirt got paired with my red and black buffalo plaid button up. These two aren’t something I would have paired together normally, but when completing a 30 for 30 Challenge, one must make do with what’s available!

However, I don’t hate how it turned out, and temperature-wise, I was very comfortable all day. First, we had sushi for lunch (where I met and fell in love with the cutest 6 month old English Bulldog named Mac. His parents didn’t seem to want to let him come home with me, though...), then we got our nails done, grabbed an iced coffee, and headed to the ARC for some afternoon thrifting. I found some books, and sweaters for Ugly Christmas Sweater Parties this holiday season (planning ahead, my friends). Amanda found some great work-appropriate skirts, and we both ooh-ed and ahh-ed over the Halloween costumes.

Also also, Amanda is completing her own 30 for 30 Challenge on her Instagram (@amandajeanwellness). Be sure to check her out and feel free to be inspired :)


See my list of 30 items here.

30 for 30: day 1 & day 2

day 1

1 finger for day 1

For day 1 of this challenge, I went with tried and true basics (that also happen to be favorites) – a chambray and black skinnies. I chose this green belt over my usual-as-of-late brown, and my python print flats that I LURVE. They’re definitely showing signs of wear, but, I think I paid less than $10, so while I’m sad they’ll soon be worn down to nothing, I do feel as though I’ve gotten my money’s worth out of these fun flats.

day 2

This striped top is a new addition to Annie’s Closet. And while the idea of it is GREAT, the actual wearing of it was less than amazing. Let me explain how a striped top from The Red Dot Boutique (Target) was less than stellar - it was a bit itchy, it fits funny in the chest, and unless it’s pulled just so, it makes my hips/waist/right above my pants look bigger than they are. So, there’s that…and also, are the stripes navy or black?!


See my list of 30 items here.