I've mentioned this a few times, but
this month I am participating in the Common Threads Challenge, where we
pick 5 things from our closet and then each day have to use one of those
5 things and pick our outfit around that. So here is day 11 through 17.
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Day 11
I worked from home on this day, and admittedly wore some workout pants and this pink t-shirt. I had to take the kids to get their shots, so I threw on some pants, flip flops and called it a day. No make up, I don't even think I brushed my hair, oops!
I wore this outfit again and forgot to take a picture again. It was 90° out, and we went to the pumpkin patch and then headed to the pool to enjoy the sunshine...One day I'll document this outfit...it's really the only warm weather outfit I can do, considering everything else I picked is for cold weather, oops!
This might be my favorite outfit of the week. I totally wouldn't have put this together without this challenge. Even though blazers and dresses aren't a new thing.
Today I'm over on The Blended Blog hosting our Link Up, go over there to check out more details of an outfit I straight up copied from my friends Lisa, Deena, and Christy.
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Confession: While trying to find a skirt similar to the one I have on, I found one...and then bought it myself, because it also comes in black and white polka dots...I had to, for $18, add to cart!
Also linking up with Anne from Anne In Residence and her monthly "currently" where she gives you the topics to talk about. This time her cohost is Lowanda of Sunshine and Elephants and the topic is celebrating, watching, welcoming, preparing, and photographing.
Currently we are:
Celebrating
Mini Fox! I can't believe she's 4 already! When did that happen? Wasn't it just yesterday that she looked like this?
Watching
Several things, just finished Game of Thrones. Currently at this moment we're watching Dark Matter, which is about 6 people who wake up on a space ship and don't know who they are or how they got there.
We're also just picked up Beyond, which is pretty good, although we're only 3 episodes in, but it's about a kid who was in a coma for 12 years and wakes up to people wanting to get him and him figuring out where he was the last 12 years and trying to get those memories back.
Welcoming
A new cousin into the family. Curtis's cousin is getting married weekend after next, excited to see them get married and and celebrate their marriage. Plus my Mother-In-Law and Brother-In-Law are coming into town to celebrate too, so we'll get a few days with them.
Preparing
For Mini Fox's birthday party. Do you sense a theme here? My life revolves around it. I tried to use my new Cricut the other night and totally failed miserably, and am on such a time crunch, don't have time to figure it out, so I pulled out my old one and got the job done. Today I'm buying the food and ordering some more food and trying to get my ducks in a row so I can actually enjoy our day out on Saturday.
Photographing
We went out to Julian to go apple picking last weekend, see #2 above, and had a blast! I actually brought my big camera and took all of the pictures. So much fun. This one was my favorite, and I took it on my iphone...
Okay now onto our Fashion post link up, thanks for continuing to make our link up a success! Click on some links and find some new people to follow!
Happy Wednesday Foxy Friends! Today is my birthday! Woo hoo, unfortunately it's on a Wednesday, and I still have to work, boo! But at least I'll be celebrating lots over the weekend, and I'm pretty sure my family has something up their sleeves for when I get home, so that's cool. I'll let you know what it was later this week.
I found yet another romper that fits! Actually Target was having a buy one get one 50% off, so I HAD to buy two right? I thought, if one fits and the other one doesn't they are both going back, good thing they both fit, and I got the stamp of approval from Baby Fox. He actually gave me a thumbs up and told me to keep them both. Click here for the other romper.
Bonus that it has pockets! Plus the whole thing just feels like pajamas, win-win in my book.
You can't really see it, but there is a lace up front detail that is super cute too.
In case you are wondering the necklace and the bracelet both came in my FabFitFun Box. If you want to see some unboxing I've done on these, click here for the Wummer box and here for the Spring box.
These fake eyelashes are my new favorite and they also sell them at Walmart for $8.88 for a 5 pack. Pretty darn good deal if you ask me. I'm using this make up palette and a random combination of these lipsticks. Seriously, I keep layering it on top of each other until I get the color I want.
And the little ties on the sleeves, I can't stand how cute it is.
I thought since it was my birthday I would give you a few facts that you might not know about me, I'll spare giving you 38 of them, let's go with 5. I can whistle with my fingers, like you know when people put their thumb and pointer finger and whistle, yep I can do that. (Want me to teach you? There is a trick and I taught myself in 7th grade)
Might be TMI, but I can flip my tongue upside down in both directions, you know you're trying it right now.
I can't eat protein in the shape of when it was alive, like eating whole fish, eyes still intact...barf. Or crab/lobster. I have no problem eating it if they are de-shelled, but when I see what they look like I start thinking of them happily swimming around in the ocean, I start feel sad and then I don't want to eat it any more. (strange I know) I always name my cars, currently my car's name is Marge
I had a fish in college named Mel and he had a cute black mustache, would jump for his food and he lived for almost 2 years. When he died I was devastated and knew then I could never have a dog, if I acted like this after 2 years how I would be when a dog died after 17 years? No way.
Happy Wednesday Foxy Friends! While going through my closet, like last week, I also found this dress in my closet. I totally forgot about this one. Mr. bought it for me for my birthday a few years from JCrew. He did good didn't he? It makes me feel like I should be going on a tropical vacation. Where should I go? Anyone want to come with?
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The dainty necklace was made by my friend, Jackie at BEXO "Be Xtraordinary", she has some amazing stuff, you should go check it out.
For my hair, I was having an epic bed head day, so it needed to all go up. I was running short on time before church, so I threw it up in a ponytail and decided to quickly braid and pancake it and then wrap it into a bun. I think it turned out pretty good.
One of my favorite purchases from the #NSALE, my Tory Burch sandals, so comfy and will go with everything!
Thanks for continuing to make this link up a success, now get to linking and go meet some new people!
It's our last day of Spring Fever, but don't worry, I'll let you know what the theme for May at the bottom of this post. Plus I am finally remembering to do What's Up Wednesday post with Shay, Mel and Sheaffer.
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What I'm wearing:
Today is another shirt that has the same pattern as this dress...just like last week, except this time we're doing a blue and flower theme. This shirt is no longer available but they do have the same style in several other patterns.
Okay I admit a took a lot of pictures of this hair style. I have to admit that this is my first real style that I made up all on my own. I initially was trying to copy a YouTube video, which I can't remember which one, and I couldn't do it, so it sort of morphed into this style.
I made three low ponytails, and braided and pancaked them. Then I took the middle braid and maid a low bun with it. Then wrapped the right side braid up around and around the bottom of the braid. Then did the same with the left side braid. This is the look that I was left with.
What we're eating this week: I'm eating out a lot this week as I am traveling for work. Currently as I write this post I am eating microwave popcorn. I couldn't believe that they had a microwave in my hotel room. I've stayed here several times and I've never had one before. Definitely taking advantage of that.
What I'm reminiscing about: Meeting up with my Blended Blog friends in Vegas last year, as I went to Vegas this past weekend and was remembering all of the things we did as I passed by it with my family.
What I'm loving:
All things floral. Based off of all of the repeat patterns I've been buying lately.
What we've been up to: Visiting my brother and sister-in-law in Vegas.
What I'm dreading: Being away from my family for 3 more days...boo!
What I'm working on: Trying to learn how to use Heat Transfer Vinyl and make myself a "On Wednesday's We Wear Pink", and then I also have to work on Baby Fox's Minions birthday invitations.
What I'm excited about:
Besides the obvious of coming home, I'm excited to go to an Escape Room for Mom's Night Out. I just hope my claustrophobia doesn't go through the roof...feeling traps already...I'm choking...I can't breathe...AAAAHHHH!!!!!
What I'm watching/reading
What I'm listening to:
I know I'm totally obsessed with them, but I can't help it. They've been releasing a lot of covers lately. And I sort of love that Kirstin went back to brown.
And loving everything this guy sings, he's so talented. Seriously there are so many crazy talented people on YouTube, love that people have a different avenue to get their music and voice out there.
What I'm doing this weekend:
We have soccer and baseball. We have to split up this week, boo. We've been able to swing almost all of the games until this weekend. Mini Fox's game is 30 minutes away from us...boo! Since when did we get on a travel team? Then Saturday night we are going to a local high schools Beauty and the Beast. Mini Fox is so excited that we're allowing her to wear her Belle Costume out in public.
What I'm looking forward to next month:
I know you're going to hear this like a million times, but since this is really next month I can scream it from the rooftops, going to see The Blended Blog Ladies in Toronto! Expect a ton of pictures and lots of stories. We'll definitely miss those that can't go, but am looking forward to hugging everyone in person instead of virtually.
What Else Is New:
Not much, my life is an open book and you know everything in it.
Bonus Question - What is your favorite summer shoe/sandal :
I just bought these heels and they are so very comfortable and I debated long and hard whether or not to buy the black ones as well.
Thank you for continuing to link up with us and making this link up a success! But first, since Spring Fever is ending, you know we had to come up with another theme. The theme for May is going to be Fashion Files! What this means...find a picture of an outfit, find a picture for inspiration, find something and build an outfit around it! That's it...now go to your Pinterest account and actually recreate something! Excited to see what outfits are in your Fashion Files.
P.S. Don't you want that sweater?
Now link up your fashion posts below and share some of your Spring favorites!
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