Style Me Spring 2015 Challenge - Outfits 3 Thru 9

Hey, Hey! I'm back with the ladies, recapping our outfits for this past week. Click here for the previous outfits. There's a lot of outfits, so let's get to it.

Day 3

I love this shirt. When I got it in the mail, I knew right away that I was going to love it. I even like how high it comes up on the sides, although I probably should wear a tank underneath, I sort of like that some of my skin is showing...too risky for a Mom of 2? Naw, I'm going to live on the wild side. But I did find some awesome layer tanks at Target, I'll probably pick up a few more colors this week.

I just love the back side of it too.

Mini Fox just wanted a hug.

Day 4

I took so many pictures of this outfit you have NO idea! Actually I did two days of this outfit, because all of the pictures from the first time didn't look good, and I realized that it looked so much better buttoned and slightly tucked in. I thought this was one of my least favorite, but after I did some buttoning and tucking it's not so bad after all. Amazing what a little styling can do.

Day 5

I LOVE this top, I can't tell you how much I love it. It's super comfy and it's somewhat polka dotty...but it's swirly when you look really close, I love it. And of course it's sold out :( Sorry.
I should add a belt, but I don't know what kind, any suggetions. These jeans are also from White House Black Market and are the MOST comfortable things you'll ever wear...seriously. Worth the money!

The earrings are Kate Spade my Mom picked up at Nordstrom Rack, so cute right?

You might be wondering why I have this face?

Because I was being robbed!

This looks staged but it totally wasn't, he just walked up and did this and Mr. just captured the moment

Day 6

I have no idea why I didn't wear a necklace with this? Wasn't feeling it that day? Not really sure...wait I remember, it was because I had the earrings on, and I thought doing both would be too much, but then you can't really see the earrings, so maybe next time I need to wear my hair up. Hmmm....

Love these sandals, these are from DSW, from the Fall on Clearance, score!

Baby Fox wanted in the shot...and my eyes are closed, at least he's cute.

Better shot at the earrings

Day 7

My all time favorite, favorite outfit so far! I don't know what it is about this outfit that I love, but it's just awesome and I feel so put together and I love it, did I mention that I love it? The skirt can be found here...at Nordies of course and on sale for $22.80!

Day 8

This could really be a Fall staple, jeans, tee, scarf, bright flats, super easy but you look totally put together. What's your go to outfit?

Day 9

Slightly annoying that my necklace was off in these picture, my picture guy is fired! Just kidding Mr...it's so much easier to do pictures without having to get the tripod and remote...I'll keep ya around ;)

This shirt was one that Shaeffer at Pinterest Told Me To (well I got the 2013 version and I linked  you back to the 2014 version), made a must have shirt, and I have to say, yes you must have this shirt, it is really comfortable and comes in a ton of different colors.

Don't forget to enter the giveaway, this is your last day to enter to win a $130 gift card to my favorite store Nordstroms!

Now go check out the other ladies doing the Style me Challenge to see how they styled their outfits.

Shoes to Shiraz | R Squared | Two Teens and Their Mama |
Confessions of a Frumpy Mommy | A Lovely Little Wardrobe |
Mishaps and Mayhem of Solitary Life | Puppies and Pretties | Daily Style Finds |
Making the Most of Everyday | She Thought She Could | Foxy's Domestic Side |
Quilty Joy Joy | Curls and Cardigans | Once Upon a Time and Happily Ever After |
My Running Stitches | From Plaid to Pearls | Stashed Blog | X-tremely V |
 A Little Bit of Cheer | Nick and Nik

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Unexpected Results

You know I saw this outfit on someone's blog, and knew that I had to try it. And of course for the life of me I can't remember who's blog it was and of course I didn't pin it, darn! I did however tell that person I was going to try it. If I figure it out, I'll post it back. If it's you that had that outfit, let me know so I can give you a shout out!

When I came downstairs in this outfit, Mr. said...um, I'm not so sure about this one. But after he started to take the pictures, I think he came around. I absolutely love it, too bad it's getting way too hot to wear something this warm. But definitely on my list to wear if I go out for an evening with friends and it's slightly cooler than. Translation: anything lower than 70°.

Unexpected #1: I loved this outfit WAY more then I thought I would, and I think it might be the necklace pushing this outfit into the love category for me.

I think the necklace really gives it that punch that it needed. When I put the outfit on by itself it was just okay, but add the statement necklace and it punches it up a notch.

Wednesday fitness update:

I don't have much to update, since we were in Tahoe this past weekend, the diet sort of went out the window. Harder to eat the Slow Carb way with 10 other people around. That being said I was eating carbs like no other, specifically the chocolate chip cookies I baked before leaving. Boy were they yummy. And you know what I learned?

Okay this part is TMI, so skip down to the next paragraph if you don't want to know. But when I was eating all the carbs and fruits and stuff, it really stopped me up! I had no idea, I've always had issues, but didn't realize cutting out the carbs and sugars would seriously help me in that area. Thank you Slow Carb!

Okay back to regular talk, I also figured out with all the extra carbs that I felt super bloated. Like really bloated, I don't like that feeling. And thinking back I used to feel really bloated all the time, but just thought that was normal. Nope, not normal (for me at least).

We're in week 4ish, and so far so good. I sometimes am left feeling unsatisfied with what I ate, but that's okay, as long as I get my cheat day there is something to look forward to!

Not sure what I'm going to do for my cheat day this week...what to eat, what to eat. Going on a hike this Saturday, so for sure I'll probably stop at the bagel shop on the way home. Yum! Carb it up after the hikes, always helps.

Unexpected #2: Little to no carbs a week really helps my digestion...who knew!

What is unexpected in your life?

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More Uses For My Chambray Shirt + Fitness Update

Happy Hump Day! I'm not sure why picture is showing my sweater looking a little pick, it's not...it's dark purple. Oh well! You get the idea right? The first time I wore a chambray shirt was because of Allison's challenge and now, I can't get enough, see lasts weeks outfit. It really does go with just about anything. I threw this outfit together last minute, and loved it. It's almost getting too warm here for outfits like this, I might get another few weeks, but for the most part, Spring is definitely here.

Fitness Update:

Last week wasn't as good as the first week, but the book did say that for the next couple of weeks you might not lose any weight because you're changing your fat and stuff into lean muscle. So I'm going to go with that. I'm feeling great. I feel less bloated, and all around I've gotten over the hangry (Mr. hates when I say that) stage of it all.

Our favorite dinner that we've been eating is refried beans, meat, salsa and homemade guacamole. I'll take a picture of it next time, but so far we've pretty much eaten that every night since we started this thing. So good, and I actually look forward to dinner everyday.

Going on that 5 mile hike on Saturday, hopefully this time it will feel a little less like death? Keeping my fingers crossed that it's a little easier getting up those steep mountains/hills, cause I know what the expect. I'll keep you posted.

Looking forward to my cheat day on Saturday. We're going to my aunts house for a yummy birthday dinner for Mr.

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Something I've Wanted to Try + Fitness Update

So I've always wanted to wear one of my maxi's with a shirt over it. But all of my maxi's and shirts never seemed to look good. Then I thought, hey what about my denim shirt...that might work, and low and behold I loved it! I thought it needed some sort of statement necklace, so I pulled this out from my brothers wedding, added some ankle boots and bam, I got me a new outfit. In case you were wondering this is the dress I wore for our family photoshoot.

I always try jumping shots, but using a remote and being by myself, didn't really work, but I thought I would show you how funny it turned out...remember to smile while jumping, it's harder than you think.

Onto my heathy/fit initiative:

I have lost about 2 pounds. Woo hoo! We'll see how this week goes. I didn't work out yesterday because I think I might be getting another sinus thing...so annoying. One a month is NOT okay. I think I might actually have to go to the doctors. Boo. We'll see how the rest of the week goes.

Saturday I woke up at 5:30am to go hiking, I know who am I? It was crazy early, but so much fun.

And so pretty. I didn't walk nearly as fast as the other people, so I spent a good chunk of time by myself, and it was great to just be.

I am seriously so lucky where I live. I couldn't live in a better place!

Tonight is R.I.P.P.E.D, and tomorrow is probably a T25 workout. I won't have time Friday or the weekend because we're and when I say we're I really mean I'm because I'm getting away with some friends! I'm so excited I can hardly contain it.

So the diet, it's called the Slow Carb Diet (a way to lose specifically fat), this guy has a great website on it. Anyway by Friday I was just angry...I didn't pack enough food for work, so I was just hungry, all the time. Which you're not supposed to be at all, if you're eating enough protein. So this week, I've ramped up the protein and so far so good. No angry wife/mama here. So far, but we'll see when Friday rolls around again, haha.

I'll report back next week with my results from Saturday. Thinking those first two pounds were probably water weight, but we'll see. Summer here I come! I might actually buy a new bathing suit, something I haven't done in 7 years...well I did buy a speedo one-piece to wear to swim lessons with the kids. My bikini's are not meant to swim in, lol. I spent more time making sure I didn't pop out then enjoying the lesson, LOL.

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