tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85433648455491766182024-03-14T02:39:47.013-05:00literate & stylishUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger796125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8543364845549176618.post-4378411022858926562015-09-14T06:00:00.000-05:002015-09-14T06:00:08.142-05:00hello again!<div style="text-align: justify;">
hello again old blogging friends! i thought it was about time to pop in and explain my absence and my plans for the future. at the end of august through the beginning of september, my parents came into town for a visit and i put my daily outfit picture taking on hold as my usual picture taking space in my room was used to place their suitcases and it felt like too much of a hassle to discretely move their things each afternoon just to snap a picture of what i was wearing that i may or may not decide to post on this blog.</div>
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the week after they left, i just still didn't feel like taking outfit pictures. i've been trying to manage some annoying anxiety lately and i just haven't felt like doing much of anything. i finally feel like i'm past my mental health hump and i'm getting through my workdays and i'm content with my usual routine in the afternoons and evenings and i'm getting back into exercising and with that i've been trying to determine if this hobby is something that i want to keep up with... if it brings me joy, if it's a good distraction, if i want to put any of my energy toward it. and the answer is kind of, well, not really. and i think i am okay with that decision. there's no point in pursuing anything that doesn't bring you joy or that feels burdensome especially when you are trying to lift yourself up and maintain a sense of clarity and peace... which i am really trying hard to do right now!</div>
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the bigger decision to step away from this blog, however, is because i'm not so sure i need this platform anymore to help inform the decisions i make about my personal style or shopping habits. i know what i like and i'm going to wear those clothes with confidence. i think this was exemplified this past sunday when i went to our state fair with my sister and some friends. it was forecasted to be hot-hot-hot and i felt so dejected when i tried to figure out what to wear. i've always had body issues related to my legs and i haven't worn a pair of shorts in public since probably my sophomore year of high school, and even then i may have only worn shorts 1 or 2 days the entire school year and never during the summer. summer... in georgia. really. and to think i was way thinner then than i am now! i'm pretty particular about my skirt and dress hem lengths but i didn't own a pair of shorts until i recently ordered a pair from oldnavy.com just to see what they would be like... and after trying them on i promptly put them back in the bag with the receipt. but i hadn't made it over to a store to return them yet, so i tried them on again the night before the fair. i looked at myself from every angle in the mirror and told myself that i <i>needed </i>to wear those shorts. i needed to be comfortable in the heat and i needed to finally be comfortable with myself. so i did it... and it may not seem like a huge deal to anyone reading this, but it was monumental to me in my own journey of clothing selection and fit and body acceptance. and that's what i have been searching for all along with this blog. i did it - i finally did it. </div>
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so, with that: thanks for visiting & thanks for everything from all of you over the years! i don't think of myself as an indecisive person, but this <i>may </i>be a decision i reverse in the future as i have felt a great deal of joy putting together this post and "talking" to you all, so i leave it up to you if you want to keep my blog on your reader or you can reach me at literateandstylishblog[at]gmail[dot]com. i still enjoy scrolling through my own reader and connecting with ladies whose blogs i enjoy visiting, so i hope you will still welcome me in the comments!</div>
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i'll leave you with a big virtual hug and a casual friday picture from a couple weeks ago!</div>
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j crew factory <b>blouse </b>{<a href="https://factory.jcrew.com/AST/Factory/FactoryNavigation/FactorySale/AllProducts/PRD~C4637/C4637.jsp?N=17&Nbrd=F&Nloc=en_US&Nrpp=48&Npge=1&Ntrm=baseball&isSaleItem=true&color_name=PALE%20BUFF&isFromSearch=true&isNewSearch=true&hash=row0" target="_blank">exact</a>}</div>
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j crew factory <b>scarf </b>{<a href="https://factory.jcrew.com/womens-clothing/bags_accessories/scarves/PRD~75221/75221.jsp?Nbrd=F&Nloc=en_US&Nrpp=48&Npge=1&Ntrm=scarf&isSaleItem=true&color_name=BRIGHT%20PERSIMMON%20LEDA&isFromSearch=true&isNewSearch=true&hash=row2" target="_blank">exact</a>}</div>
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merona <b>jeans </b>{thrifted}</div>
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restricted slice it <b>wedges</b> </div>
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this tee is so cheap right now and i wholeheartedly recommend it... i love the solid cotton body and interesting detail on the sleeves. definitely takes the concept of jeans & a t-shirt up a notch in my opinion!</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8543364845549176618.post-2160686185124150592015-08-11T06:00:00.000-05:002015-08-11T06:00:08.890-05:00{july 27-31}<div style="text-align: justify;">
i recently read a book called <a href="http://amzn.com/1607747308" target="_blank"><u>the life-changing magic of tidying up</u></a>
by marie kondo in which the author explains in very easy to follow terms how to, well, tidy
up your surroundings. i was really drawn in to her method, which really
is as simple as asking yourself of every object you own, "does this
spark joy?" if not,
thank it for its presence in your life and let it go.<br />
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the author suggests
starting with clothes and moving on from there to books, papers, knick
knacks, and finally mementos. of course i was most interested in the clothes chapter! as far as clothes go, remove absolutely everything from your closet, touch each item, and ask
yourself if sparks joy. if not, all you have to do is say <i>"thank you
for for giving me joy when i bought you" </i>or <i>"thank you for teaching me what doesn't suit me"</i>
and <b>let it go</b>. a part of me feels so guilty parting with clothes
but this simple acknowledgement is what i needed to hear and take to
heart to let things go. the author also places a strong emphasis on
personalizing the inanimate items you own like clothes--thinking about
releasing the pressure of socks folded together, t-shirts stacked on
each other weighing one another down, clothes cramped on racks so
tightly they can't breathe. it sounds a tad hokey, but it's stuck with
me... after reading the book, i felt that if i
respect my clothes and treat them properly, i'll continue to derive joy
from them and they will remain in good condition for me.</div>
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i can't wait to tackle the rest of my closet so i feel that same <i>joy </i>about
everything i set
my sights on and then move on to books--yep, i think i am finally going
to get rid of almost all of my books. anyway, i really recommend this
book if you're looking to make
similar changes in your life. it's easy to read and the practices make
so much sense to follow!</div>
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<b>monday</b>: j crew factory lace blouse {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=464741353&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>} / j crew factory slim wool
pants {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=402041974&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>} / dexter hensley wedges {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=486811708&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>} / one wink necklace
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<b>tuesday</b>: thrifted gap button down {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=485086723&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>} / thrifted calvin klein
skirt {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=463950130&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>} / thrifted target stock leather belt {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=362864956&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>} / montego
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<b>wednesday</b>: <a href="http://www.thredup.com/r/CPEBKM" target="_blank">thredupped</a>* j crew ruffle blouse {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=455706110&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>} / old navy floral gauze scarf {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=475290141&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>} / ann taylor signature sateen pants {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=474400347&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>} / dexter kylie wedges {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=431988553&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>}</div>
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<b>thursday</b>: j crew factory textured grid shirt {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=450437714&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>} / merona classic
ankle pants {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=473750948&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">exact</a>} / mossimo ona flats {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=470115710&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">exact</a>} / target round stone
necklace {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=436003096&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>} / world market headband {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=457362709&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">exact</a>}</div>
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<b>friday</b>: j crew factory tee {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=472122817&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>} / mossimo straight leg jeans {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=457996999&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">exact</a>} / puma 76 runners {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=470891865&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">exact</a>}</div>
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{my supervisor/coworker was off all this week, so i was not only doing my own work but also hers. as the overtime added up throughout the week and my brain power fizzled my outfits sadly took a turn for the worst. i'm just going to ignore friday's outfit!}</div>
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<i>*join thredup through my <a href="http://www.thredup.com/r/CPEBKM" target="_blank">referral link</a> and you'll receive $20 to spend; i receive $20 when you make a purchase!</i></div>
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i went thrifting for the first time in a long while a couple sundays ago
and was pleased that i came away with a few new items - monday's
blouse, tuesday's scarf, and a great red plaid j crew button down that
will sadly have to wait until the holidays, but when november/december rolls
around i'll be recreating <a href="http://respecttheshoes.blogspot.com/2013/11/unproductive-plaid.html" target="_blank">this look</a> for sure (i thrifted the same blouse lisa is wearing there).<br />
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thrifting used to be my sunday morning ritual. the goodwill stores here
open at 11am and i would be in the parking lot with five minutes to
spare, giggling to myself as other eager shoppers awaited the unlocking of the doors. it isn't lost on me that i arrived just as early! i've
gone through many thrifting phases over the years to buying all the
target stock i could find to curating a button down collection in every
color of the rainbow to unfortunately turning right around and
redonating something i thrifted but never ended up wearing. nowadays i
don't seem to get to the goodwill as often; maybe i burned myself out on
it or maybe i'm trying to be a smarter shopper. but visits like sunday's make the trips i do make to the goodwill that much more special
when i find something i really like!</div>
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<b>monday</b>: thrifted old navy blouse {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=472658988&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>} / merona classic ankle pants
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<b>tuesday</b>: old navy open front cardigan {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=484499967&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">exact</a>} / merona classic ankle
pants {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=458945448&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">exact</a>} / thrifted target stock scarf {<a href="http://www.target.com/p/merona-floral-scarf-mint/-/A-14937141#prodSlot=medium_2_47&term=merona+scarf" target="_blank">exact</a>} / cl by chinese
laundry marcie wedges {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=448749398&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">exact</a>}<br />
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<b>wednesday</b>: merona straight leg pants {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=471211319&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>} / merona lace blouse {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=470557048&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>} / simonson's jewelry necklace {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=470368394&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>} / restricted slice it wedges {<a href="http://www.dsw.com/shoe/restricted+show+me+wedge+pump?prodId=328061&activeCategory=102220&category=dsw12cat540001&activeCats=dsw2cat40002,dsw12cat540001" target="_blank">similar</a>}<br />
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<b>thursday</b>: j crew slim stretch wool pants {<a href="https://factory.jcrew.com/womens-clothing/pants/wool/PRD~A9062/A9062.jsp?Nbrd=F&Nloc=en_US&Nrpp=48&Npge=1&Ntrm=slim+stretch+wool&isSaleItem=false&color_name=BLACK&isFromSearch=true&isNewSearch=true&hash=row0" target="_blank">exact</a>} / old navy swiss-dot blouse {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=455706110&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>} / inpink multi-stone necklace {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=467372677&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>} / cl by laundry nima wedges {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=455223233&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">exact</a>}<br />
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<b>friday</b>: merona blouse {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=472121577&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>} / thrifted target stock merona cocoon cardigan {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=470094460&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">exact</a>} / old navy boot-cut jeans {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=434611320&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>} / mossimo ona flats {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=470115710&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">exact</a>}<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8543364845549176618.post-11418192742772302052015-07-27T06:00:00.000-05:002015-07-27T06:00:01.811-05:00week in review {july 13-17}<div style="text-align: justify;">
when i let go of the pressure and responsibility to blog a few weeks ago, i also began to
undo this pressure that had been developing like a tight vice around my closet. i'd gotten so caught up and, frankly, annoyed and burnt out by the ever-present thoughts, rules, suggestions, ideas that are always being discussed or thrown around in the style blogging world. does this match with that? does this color go with that color? is it the right season for this type of top or that type of pattern? i should turn around my hangers so i don't repeat items too often. i shouldn't wear that, i already wore it this month. <i>and on and on and on.</i></div>
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anyway, i let go of all of that and it's
felt so freeing. i rarely think about what i am going to wear the next day
before i go to bed and i just wake up, walk in my closet, and pick out what i <i>want </i>to wear. let's just all do that and forget about the rest! otherwise, where is the fun in fashion? those are the blogs that are most fun to read and the people you feel most connected to anyway, right? so, if you don't mind i'm wearing the same merona ankle pants twice this week that i wore three times last week (that ugh, i do wish were a titch longer). and i'll probably wear them at least once or twice next week, too.<br />
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<b>monday</b>: merona printed crepe shell {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=472929635&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">exact</a>} / old navy cardigan {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=483439064&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>} / merona classic ankle pants {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=473750948&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">exact</a>} / merona emma flats {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=446842522&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">exact</a>}</div>
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<b>tuesday</b>: merona scoop-neck chiffon blouse {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=483567804&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>} / ann taylor signature sateen pants
{<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=473609549&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>} / target necklace {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=461736485&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>} / merona meaghan flats {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=454983693&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>}</div>
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<b>wednesday</b>: old navy sleeveless sheath dress {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=474254167&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">exact</a>} / old navy eyelet
button-down {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=484096231&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>} / mossimo belt {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=481968200&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>} / old navy flats {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=472605218&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>} / charming charlie necklace {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=474664953&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>}</div>
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<b>thursday</b>: j crew factory linen lace the {<a href="https://factory.jcrew.com/womens-clothing/shirts_tops/blouses/PRD~C3489/C3489.jsp?Nbrd=F&Nloc=en_US&Nrpp=48&Npge=1&Ntrm=linen+lace&isSaleItem=true&color_name=BLACK&isFromSearch=true&isNewSearch=true&hash=row0" target="_blank">exact</a>} / merona classic ankle
pants {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=473750948&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">exact</a>} / merona bella flats {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=389966841&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>} / octavia bloom necklace
{<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/221427432/the-bloom-necklaces-colorful-necklace?ref=shop_home_active_2" target="_blank">exact</a>}</div>
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<b>friday</b>: j crew factory blouse {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=473178709&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>} / mossimo straight leg jeans {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=457996999&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">exact</a>} / mossimo ona flats {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=470115710&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">exact</a>}</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8543364845549176618.post-50876437372175991472015-07-14T17:20:00.001-05:002015-07-14T17:20:21.786-05:00week in review {july 6-10}<div style="text-align: justify;">
it's a great feeling when you realize you still have the ability to surprise yourself.</div>
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i've always had an aversion to feet - showing my toes, walking around
barefoot, wearing sandals. i don't know where this stemmed from but it's
just always been <i>one of those things</i>. when i received a bottle of
bright pink nail polish in my most recent target beauty box i figured i
might as well use it, so i painted my toenails. afterwards i looked down and thought i was looking at someone else's feet. i thought, "hey, i kind of like that." maybe i could see
myself walking around barefoot once in a while or, gasp, wearing sandals!</div>
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a few days later, i took a pair of sandals i spotted at target into the
dressing room along with the pair of pants i'm wearing on wednesday
(i'm wearing the same style in black on monday and thursday). although the sandals weren't exactly what i may have been looking for, i liked the fact that i could squash a
misconception i've had about myself for so, so many years. and i can't
wait to find out what i can learn about myself next.</div>
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<b>monday</b>: j crew factory linen-lace tee {<a href="https://factory.jcrew.com/womens-clothing/shirts_tops/blouses/PRD~C3489/C3489.jsp?Nbrd=F&Nloc=en_US&Nrpp=48&Npge=1&Ntrm=linen+lace&isSaleItem=true&color_name=VIVID%20SPEARMINT&isFromSearch=true&isNewSearch=true&hash=row0" target="_blank">exact</a>} / merona classic ankle
pants {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=473750948&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">exact</a>} / mossimo ona flats {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=470115710&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">exact</a>} / target cluster necklace
{<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=482788785&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>}</div>
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<b>tuesday</b>: <a href="http://www.thredup.com/r/IO9HL6" target="_blank">thredupped</a>* j crew factory pullover {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=466358698&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>} / old navy skinny
boyfriend khakis {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=449465399&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">exact</a>} / merona scarf {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=470119041&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>} / c label sherry
flats {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=441136992&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>}</div>
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<b>wednesday</b>: j crew factory embroidered peasant blouse {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=477280843&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>} / merona classic ankle pants
{<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=473750948&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">exact</a>} / merona emma flats {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=388471457&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">exact</a>} / minicci (payless brand) necklace
{<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=480010620&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>}</div>
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<b>thursday</b>: old navy crepe blouse {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=483219273&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>} / merona classic ankle
pants {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=473750948&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">exact</a>} / cl by chinese laundry nima wedges {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=455223233&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">exact</a>} / thrifted target stock necklace {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=480651011&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>}</div>
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<b>friday</b>: j crew factory textured grid shirt {<a href="https://factory.jcrew.com/womens-clothing/shirts_tops/blouses/PRD~B9440/B9440.jsp?Nbrd=F&Nloc=en_US&Nrpp=48&Npge=1&Ntrm=grid+textured&isSaleItem=true&color_name=WHITE&isFromSearch=true&isNewSearch=true&hash=row0" target="_blank">exact</a>} / mossimo straight-leg jeans {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=457996999&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">exact</a>} / j crew factory lightweight long scarf {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=469207792&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>} / mossimo ona flats {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=470115710&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">exact</a>}</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><span><i>*join thredup through my <a href="http://www.thredup.com/r/IO9HL6" target="_blank">referral link</a> and you'll get $10 to spend; i receive a $10 credit once you've made your first purchase!</i></span></span></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8543364845549176618.post-19582711083917499762015-07-06T06:00:00.000-05:002015-07-06T06:00:02.452-05:00week in review {june 29-july 3}<div style="text-align: justify;">
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last thursday, a guy with a camera and his producer popped into the nursing home where i work to interview staff about their decision to work with seniors or in long term care. my supervisor and i both happened to be sitting at our desks in our office, and although they originally were only planning on interviewing her on camera, they caught us both on their terrifying camera {why is being filmed for something so awkward?!}. i felt like i was in an interview and had to quickly articulate an intelligible statement about why i chose this line of work, how i ended up in long-term care, why it's my passion to work with seniors. </div>
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i grew up in georgia, but every summer my family would take a vacation to minnesota where my parents were born & raised and where my extended family lived. we would all pile in our mini van and drive the 1,100 miles north. when my sister and i got a bit older, we hopped on a plane by ourselves to spend a week with
our grandparents alone before our parents followed. we would play solitaire at the kitchen with our nana
and eat popcorn for dinner and have parties in the garage (that's what
people in minnesota do). when we were old enough we would borrow our nana's car and
make the trek to the mall of america or take our younger cousins out to lunch to mcdonalds. we'd visit our great grandma at
the senior building where she lived and volunteer with her in the thrift
shop and look at the plaque on the wall that showed how many volunteer
hours she had amassed. it was from these experiences i had with my grandparents and great-grandma that i developed my serving heart
and guided me toward a job with seniors that has turned into a meaningful career.<br />
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here's what i wore to work last week. i hope everyone in the states had a long and enjoyable fourth of july weekend! <br />
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<b>monday</b>: j crew factory 3/4 blouse {<a href="https://factory.jcrew.com/womens-clothing/shirts_tops/blouses/PRD~B9445/B9445.jsp?N=17&Nbrd=F&Nloc=en_US&Nrpp=48&Npge=1&Ntrm=j+crew+factory+cutout&isSaleItem=true&color_name=NAVY&isFromSearch=true&isNewSearch=true&hash=row1" target="_blank">exact</a>} / j crew factory basketweave skirt in roz floral {<a href="https://factory.jcrew.com/womens-clothing/skirts/pencil/PRD~B8203/B8203.jsp?Nbrd=F&Nloc=en_US&Nrpp=48&Npge=1&Ntrm=roz&isSaleItem=true&color_name=ROZ%20FLORAL&isFromSearch=true&isNewSearch=true&hash=row0" target="_blank">exact</a>} / adrienne vittadini 'kiley' flats {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=481173463&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>} / target round stone drops necklace {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=479603590&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>}<br />
<b>tuesday</b>: old navy crochet lace tee {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=482086643&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>} / merona twill straight leg pants {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=475378815&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>} / jessica simpson 'oscar' heels {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=460325513&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>} / thrifted target stock necklace {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=482621697&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>}<br />
<b>wednesday</b>: merona 3/4 sleeve tiered top {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=472431363&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>} / merona pleated collar tank {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=476869311&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>} / gap true straight piped pants {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=171052966&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>} / cl by chinese laundry 'nima' wedges {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=455223233&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">exact</a>}<br />
<b>thursday</b>: j crew factory floral eyelet top {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=476198619&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>} / old navy boyfriend skinny khakis {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=449465399&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">exact</a>} / mossimo ona flats {<a href="http://www.target.com/p/women-s-ona-scrunch-ballet-flat/-/A-16582731#prodSlot=medium_1_2&term=ona" target="_blank">exact</a>} / octavia bloom 'bloom' necklace {<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/221427432/the-bloom-necklaces-colorful-necklace?ref=shop_home_active_5" target="_blank">exact</a>}</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8543364845549176618.post-2509399414270584732015-06-29T06:00:00.000-05:002015-06-29T06:00:00.090-05:00moving forward.<div style="text-align: justify;">
hi everyone! i've been putting some thought into the future of this blog lately. i haven't
felt that i have had much to say in my words or in the reflection
of the outfits i've been wearing... and when one reaches that
point doesn't it make the most sense to close up shop because really, what is the point? but that's a scary decision to make because it seems so final. what if people
immediately remove me from their blog readers or forget who i am if i
continue to comment on their posts? what if i feel i do have something
to say one or three months down the line? what if i want to show you guys the new haircut i'm getting next week?!</div>
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it's hard when blogs you follow reach the
point where they need to step back too. it's hard when your reader gets
slimmer and slimmer and you lose that connection with people you became friends with or people whose outfits you were inspired by. but i think it's a step i finally need to take - it's been a long time coming. i just don't think i'm cut out for blogging. sure, i have a nice DSLR camera but the quality of my pictures has never been all that great, i've never been able to stick to an editorial calendar or series of posts that make a comprehensive blog, and i don't think i have ever really found my "voice" on this blog. what i feel my blog has had going for it is that what you see is what you get - what i post is absolutely what i wore to work that day, down to <a href="http://literatelystylish.blogspot.com/2013/03/march-28th-5d5w-dresses.html" target="_blank">holes in tights</a> and <a href="http://literatelystylish.blogspot.com/2013/02/feburary-21st-plaid-pendleton.html" target="_blank">hideous blazers</a>.<br />
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as i've been thinking about all of this i've been reflecting on the state of my closet too. i've asked myself questions such as, do i truly shop for myself? will i dress the same if i don't have a blog to "show off" that latest thrifted find or deal at j crew factory? will it matter to me if i don't have an outlet to receive validation/compliments on what i'm wearing? will i still maintain the same shopping patterns or will i see that decrease? and i've decided that with the way i've answered these questions in my mind, i feel alright about stepping back from this blog.</div>
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it is an
engrained habit to take pictures of what i wore to work when i get
home and i'm proud that i've maintained that over the past 4 years, only missing maybe 3-4 days, in addition to a year before i started this blog to see if i could do it. i've always felt that was a
unique
aspect to my blog as i haven't come across any others that maintain a similar log of what they wear every <i>single </i>day (if you're wondering, those links are underneath my header: <a href="http://literatelystylish.blogspot.com/p/weeks-in-review.html" target="_blank">2012</a>, <a href="http://literatelystylish.blogspot.com/p/weeks-in-review-2013.html" target="_blank">2013</a>, <a href="http://literatelystylish.blogspot.com/p/2014-in-review.html" target="_blank">2014</a>, <a href="http://literatelystylish.blogspot.com/p/2015-in-review.html" target="_blank">2015</a>). it will be hard to
turn away from what's become a habit and routine so i'm going to try to keep up with that and at least just post once a week showing what i wore the previous week like i used to do in my <a href="http://literatelystylish.blogspot.com/search/label/week%20in%20review" target="_blank">week in review</a> posts and we'll see from there how i feel about determining an "end date" for the blog. <br />
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so here's what i wore last week! thanks for reading (if you got through all that) and your support!<br />
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<b>monday</b>: thrifted j crew watercolor skirt {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=420230489&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>} / j crew factory textured grid shirt {<a href="https://factory.jcrew.com/womens-clothing/shirts_tops/blouses/PRD~B9440/B9440.jsp?Nbrd=F&Nloc=en_US&Nrpp=48&Npge=1&Ntrm=grid&isSaleItem=true&color_name=WHITE&isFromSearch=true&isNewSearch=true&hash=row0" target="_blank">exact</a>} / restricted 'slice it' wedges {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=473015334&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>} / groopdealz necklace {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=475044966&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>}<br />
<b>tuesday</b>: j crew factory ruffle chiffon dot top {<a href="https://factory.jcrew.com/womens-clothing/shirts_tops/blouses/PRD~B4790/B4790.jsp?Nbrd=F&Nloc=en_US&Nrpp=48&Npge=1&Ntrm=chiffon&isSaleItem=true&color_name=TEA%20ROSE&isFromSearch=true&isNewSearch=true&hash=row0" target="_blank">exact</a>} / merona slacks {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=475378815&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>} / j crew factory scarf {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=405514907&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>} / fergalicious 'irene' pumps {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=388475686&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>}<br />
<b>wednesday</b>: j crew factory scalloped lace top {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=470557048&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>} / ann taylor signature sateen pants {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=415498003&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">exact</a>} / merona 'maye' pumps {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=474832112&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>} / thrifted necklace {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=480526174&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>}<br />
<b>thursday</b>: j crew factory clare pullover {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=465402907&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>} / merona barely boot-cut pants {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=470272639&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">exact</a>} / predictions 'karmen' heels {<a href="http://www.payless.com/womens-karmen-pump/70962.html" target="_blank">exact</a>} / target necklace {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=460981630&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>}<br />
<b>friday</b>: j crew factory blouse {<a href="https://www.thredup.com/shop/women/Blouses-Tunics/J-Crew-Factory-Store/0/5727886" target="_blank">exact</a> on <a href="http://www.thredup.com/r/IO9HL6" target="_blank">thredup</a>} / mossimo straight-leg jeans {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=457996999&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">exact</a>} / c label 'sherry' flats {<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=442674379&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">similar</a>}<br />
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have a great week!</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8543364845549176618.post-55587932920588921542015-06-24T06:00:00.000-05:002015-06-24T06:00:02.149-05:00doing good.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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j crew factory <b>blouse </b>{via <a href="http://www.thredup.com/r/IO9HL6" target="_blank">thredup</a>*}</div>
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gap straight piped <b>pants</b></div>
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american eagle (payless brand) <b>flats</b></div>
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{ similar <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=176788521&pid=uid5124-3295682-60">blouse</a> / similar <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=171052966&pid=uid5124-3295682-60">slacks</a> / similar <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=472122369&pid=uid5124-3295682-60">belt</a> / similar <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=454374529&pid=uid5124-3295682-60">flats</a> } </div>
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so many things at my workplace have been changing lately. numerous staff retiring (hey potlucks) or quitting and going to work elsewhere. it makes me wonder if new employees will make the building better
or if it will lead to more growing pains before an eventual
change. i crave change and new ideas and better protocols and improved
communication but it feels like it takes so long to get there and it's
always dependent on the attitude of the employees (old & new) and how much they buy
into a culture shift. i feel a bit stuck in the middle now
and most days lately i've just been trying to stay above it all so i
don't sink so low that i also start job searching.<br />
<br />i recently came across this verse from galatians 6:9: <i>“and let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap if we do not give up”</i> and found it was exactly what i
needed to read and the exact message i needed to take to heart lately. what's the environment like where you work?</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span><span><i>*join thredup through my <a href="http://www.thredup.com/r/IO9HL6" target="_blank">referral link</a> and you'll get $10 to spend; i receive a $10 credit once you've made your first purchase!</i></span></span></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8543364845549176618.post-74473366275562827152015-06-22T06:00:00.000-05:002015-06-22T06:00:00.404-05:00feeling feminine.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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old navy sleeveless fleece <b>dress</b></div>
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j crew <b>cardigan </b>{thrifted}</div>
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croft & barrow <b>necklace</b></div>
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merona <b>belt </b>· cl by laundry nima <b>wedges</b></div>
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{ similar <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=465069504&pid=uid5124-3295682-60">dress</a> / similar <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=352624226&pid=uid5124-3295682-60">cardigan</a> / similar <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=460341216&pid=uid5124-3295682-60">necklace</a> / exact <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=475773286&pid=uid5124-3295682-60">belt</a> / exact <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=455223233&pid=uid5124-3295682-60">wedges</a> }</div>
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i felt so feminine and classy in this outfit all day, i think it had to do with the lighter gray and lighter purple/pink that seemed to really complement one another and of course the pearls! this dress got me through the winter with its thicker fleece knit but i'm glad i
can find ways to wear it during other times of the year as well. </div>
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this dress also happened to be a great backdrop to feature two new cd's i purchased last week on instagram - i can't remember the last time i bought an actual cd in the store, not to mention two in one day! and the day after this, i bought another cd (nate reuss's new solo cd)! i've been so eager for new music and so far have been pretty impressed with these albums! what is the last cd you bought (either in a store or downloaded online)?</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8543364845549176618.post-88197868286865637362015-06-18T06:00:00.000-05:002015-06-18T06:00:00.752-05:00thredup + target<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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merona <b>cardigan </b>& meghan <b>flats</b><br />
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loft <b>blouse </b>{thrifted} · j crew factory <b>skirt </b>{via <a href="http://www.thredup.com/r/IO9HL6">thredup</a>*}</div>
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{ similar <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=474112114&pid=uid5124-3295682-60">blouse</a> / similar <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=452809367&pid=uid5124-3295682-60">cardigan</a> / this season's <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=402041830&pid=uid5124-3295682-60">skirt</a> / similar <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=463158669&pid=uid5124-3295682-60">flats</a> } </div>
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have you guys heard about thredup's new collaboration with target? i was browsing the clearance racks at target over the weekend hoping to use the 20% clearance clothing <a href="http://cartwheel.target.com/">cartwheel</a> (now expired) and saw a girl wearing a thredup t-shirt holding an ipad. curious, i hovered until she was done speaking to a couple other people, then she turned to me and asked if she could speak to me while i was browsing. i was pretty excited to tell her i already know all about thredup and shop there frequently (the skirt i'm wearing today is one of my favorite finds there).</div>
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turns out, thredup and target have <a href="https://www.thredup.com/target">teamed together</a> to allow you to fill up a clean out bag, drop it off at guest services at target, and receive your credit in the form of a target gift card instead of thredup credit. i was able to sign up and receive a thredup bag in store but right now it only seems to be offered at select minnesota stores (target is headquartered here). i like receiving credit at thredup that i can then use there, but i think i this something i will definitely try at least once with the bag i received. i have a clean out bag that has been filled for the longest time that i just haven't brought over to a fedex store to be shipped, but i visit my local target at least once a week!</div>
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do you think this is something you would take advantage of if it expands into your area?<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><i>*join thredup through my <a href="http://www.thredup.com/r/IO9HL6" target="_blank">referral link</a> and you'll get $10 to spend; i receive a $10 credit once you've made your first purchase!</i></span></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8543364845549176618.post-57844029301894012152015-06-17T06:00:00.000-05:002015-06-17T06:00:01.524-05:00checked.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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j crew gingham <b>shirt </b>{thrifted}</div>
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calvin klein <b>skirt </b>{thrifted}</div>
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american eagle (payless brand) <b>heels</b></div>
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target <b>belt </b>· <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/wifeysinger">wifeysinger</a> <b>earrings</b></div>
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{ similar <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=469207876&pid=uid5124-3295682-60">button down</a> / similar <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=391186429&pid=uid5124-3295682-60">skirt</a> / similar <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=478016761&pid=uid5124-3295682-60">heels</a> / similar <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=475732791&pid=uid5124-3295682-60">belt</a> / similar <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/217525600/pale-mint-gold-cream-czech-glass-hoop?ref=shop_home_active_16">earrings</a> }</div>
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this look was based around the earrings i'm wearing but it feels silly to point that out as my earrings are so hard to see around my hair! there is a detail shot in <a href="http://literatelystylish.blogspot.com/2014/03/malfunctioned.html">this post</a>. i love the
combination of the navy, mint, and dark red beads that comprise my
earrings and found similar colored items in my closet to wear. this
classic navy skirt pulls through for me time and time again; it almost
feels magical because it always fits despite any weight
fluctuations that cause me to shift other skirts to the back of my
closet for being ill fitting. isn't that the best feeling? i pair just about every
color with navy (even black!) but especially liked it with this burnt orange
color.</div>
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i mentioned in a "20 things" <a href="http://literatelystylish.blogspot.com/2014/09/20-things.html">video</a> i posted many months back (i shudder to link to it as i don't know that i want anyone watching it again!) that i didn't really have any favorite etsy shops, but i've realized that is totally incorrect! i forgot about wifeysinger's shop where i ordered these earrings - she has adorable beaded hoop earrings and a <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/218887202/benefits-blueprint-58-tassel-necklace?ref=shop_home_active_9">tassel necklace</a> i have my eye on. plus another new favorite, octavia bloom, who i referenced yesterday. a friend purchased earrings for me from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/sweetsimple">sweet & simple</a> a couple birthday's ago so i try to remember to visit her shop once in a while as she's a local designer.</div>
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i never really think to go to etsy because it can feel overwhelming to browse, but i also never really remember to check out these shops that i've purchased from before. i wish there were an easier way to keep up to date on favorite etsy shops - does anyone know if there is?</div>
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thanks for visiting! </div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8543364845549176618.post-78013588393541876692015-06-16T06:00:00.000-05:002015-06-16T06:00:01.832-05:00the wedding dress.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2xh8B_FJjeE/VX2Bx8S8NII/AAAAAAAAFxY/fjLt2Jm-I-s/s1600/basketweave1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2xh8B_FJjeE/VX2Bx8S8NII/AAAAAAAAFxY/fjLt2Jm-I-s/s1600/basketweave1.jpg" /></a></div>
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j crew factory basketweave <b>dress</b></div>
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merona <b>cardigan </b>{thrifted target stock}</div>
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merona <b>flats </b>middot; forever 21 <b>belt</b></div>
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octavia bloom <b>necklace </b></div>
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{ similar <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=478782697&pid=uid5124-3295682-60">dress</a> / similar <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=475454592&pid=uid5124-3295682-60">cardigan</a> / similar <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=479162930&pid=uid5124-3295682-60">belt</a> / similar <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=479590807&pid=uid5124-3295682-60">flats</a> / exact <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/221427432/the-bloom-necklaces-colorful-necklace?ref=shop_home_active_3">necklace</a> } </div>
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i bought this dress s couple months ago with the intention of wearing it
to a friend's november wedding as i mentioned <a href="http://literatelystylish.blogspot.com/2015/04/one-in-one-out-april-2015.html">here</a>, but i
don't want it to be a dress i only wear to special
occasions as those occur pretty infrequently in my life. i figured it would work for work despite my super
casual office. somehow layering on a cardigan helped me feel more
comfortable in it even though its short sleeves lended themselves
perfectly to today's 90* high temperature. my only gripe is the neckline
appears to bow out in the front and back and i couldn't get it to lay
flat against my clavicle. not sure what that's about (my posture?) but my necklace
kept dipping below the neckline!</div>
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speaking of this necklace, a couple weekends ago my sister, a friend,
and i made our way to not one but <i>two</i> art fairs! i stumbled upon the designer <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/octaviabloom">octavia bloom</a>'s booth at one of them and had to go back three times because i kept thinking
about this necklace! the $50 price tag was way beyond what i
would <i>ever </i>pay for jewelry, but upon closer examination i realized just how
intricate her designs are and how much i appreciated her craft. plus,
it has to be hard being an independent designer traveling around to art and craft shows and manning your booth for 8+ hours, so i felt good
about supporting her as well as adding this gorgeous necklace to my
collection!</div>
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is it fair & festival season where you live? do you use those events to add something special to your wardrobe or home even if the price tags are usually a bit on the higher end? </div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8543364845549176618.post-32011754106790766982015-06-15T06:00:00.000-05:002015-06-15T06:00:00.610-05:00relaxed.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JO2b7HYSAAc/VX1_j20lkdI/AAAAAAAAFxA/GOSsaaG938Y/s1600/happy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JO2b7HYSAAc/VX1_j20lkdI/AAAAAAAAFxA/GOSsaaG938Y/s1600/happy.jpg" /></a></div>
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jack <b>blouse </b>{thrifted}</div>
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old navy openfront <b>cardigan </b>& <b>jeans</b></div>
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mossimo ona <b>flats</b></div>
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{ similar <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=475020518&pid=uid5124-3295682-60">blouse</a> / exact <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=480176752&pid=uid5124-3295682-60">cardigan</a> / exact <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=432528676&pid=uid5124-3295682-60">jeans</a> / exact <a href="http://www.target.com/p/women-s-ona-scrunch-ballet-flat/-/A-14305017#prodSlot=medium_1_2&term=mossimo+ona">flats</a> }</div>
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if i look exceptionally happy in these pictures it's because they were taken last friday when i left work at noon! the past week and a half at work has been more busy than usual for me as i've been tasked with handling the admissions process at the nursing home where i work due to the other individuals who handle this responsibility being absent. there are so many fine details one doesn't really realize need to be addressed when someone is at the hospital and preparing to discharge to a nursing home for rehabilitation--but i feel great knowing i am learning more skills in this department and that i've gotten good feedback from colleagues that i really keep my calm amidst the craziness. i think that's the best compliment i could receive!</div>
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because i've put in so many extra hours lately, i only needed to work five hours on friday so that is all i worked! i came home, ate my lunch on my deck with no threat of inhaling secondhand smoke from my neighbors as they were gone (this was the biggest joy of my day!). then i went for a walk around the neighborhood and spent the rest of the day relaxing and reading--precisely what i needed. </div>
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here's to hoping we all find some rest and relaxation this week!</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8543364845549176618.post-82138582946449973402015-06-09T06:00:00.000-05:002015-06-09T06:00:01.166-05:00blues & golds.<div style="text-align: center;">
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merona lace <b>popover</b> {thrifted}<b> </b>· gap straight leg <b>pants</b></div>
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mix no. 6 octavia <b>wedges </b>· inpink <b>necklace</b></div>
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{ similar <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=471787768&pid=uid5124-3295682-60">blouse</a> / similar <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=456533491&pid=uid5124-3295682-60">pants</a> / similar <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=433658904&pid=uid5124-3295682-60">wedges</a> / similar <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=474786943&pid=uid5124-3295682-60">necklace</a> } </div>
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if this isn't an outfit i've worn before i'd be surprised! "neutrals"
seems to be the buzzword around the blogging community these days but me, i like my
colors and patterns. they make me feel cheerful and happy and i think
it affects those i interact with to feel the same way too. i don't want
to get lost in the sea of black pants, black tops, and black shoes so many working women seem to default to (at least at my workplace.) i think it's fun taking one colorful item
as the starting point like these wedges and picking a top, bottom, it
accessory that matches. it always makes getting dressed easier in my
opinion!</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8543364845549176618.post-78324404793030372082015-06-08T06:00:00.000-05:002015-06-08T06:00:02.331-05:00rhinestone collar.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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old navy ponte sheath <b>dress</b></div>
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elle rhinestone collar <b>blouse </b>{thrifted}</div>
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dexter claire <b>flats </b>• target <b>belt</b></div>
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{ exact <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=474254167&pid=uid5124-3295682-60">dress</a> (also in <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=466730262&pid=uid5124-3295682-60">plus size</a>) / similar <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=466373799&pid=uid5124-3295682-60">blouse</a> / similar <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=477538439&pid=uid5124-3295682-60">flats</a> / similar <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=443628301&pid=uid5124-3295682-60">belt</a> } </div>
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this outfit is pretty similar to one <a href="http://literatelystylish.blogspot.com/2015/06/a-new-favorite.html">i wore a week ago</a> but i just had
to do it. i love the look of sleeveless dresses, button-downs, and a belted waist! i lamented the poor fit of this blouse a couple months ago
but hidden underneath a dress no one is any wiser that a few of the buttons don't stretch far enough to button! of course i realize the rhinestones aren't even that visible beyond my hair and the way the collar falls - grr!<br />
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i usually don't condone keeping
clothes that fit poorly or have to be rigged in order to be
worn - i once found a new target stock skirt at the goodwill that was about 4 sizes
too big so i pulled the fabric taut on one side and affixed a binder
clip to keep the waistband together and masked it with an open cardigan and big belt - that is way too much work for a skirt that wasn't even all that great! after that silly experiment, i decided never again. it's too easy to get sucked into thrifting things that aren't your size that you convince yourself you can make work. it was hard to accept that reasoning and pass up this blouse though so i'll have to reassess the fit the next time i want to wear it to see if i am going to keep it around!</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8543364845549176618.post-56878943258258060582015-06-03T06:00:00.000-05:002015-06-03T06:00:02.547-05:00currently... june!<div style="text-align: center;">
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j crew factory linen lace <b>tee</b></div>
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qupid <b>flats </b>· old navy <b>scarf</b></div>
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the last time i wore this blouse i didn't want to wear a necklace as i
thought it would detract from the lace paneling... and today i covered it
up with a scarf! ha! this is such a <b>me </b>look though and i loved the lighter pretty colors against the black jeans. i swear, this scarf goes with anything!<br />
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i've been a little short on words lately so today i thought i'd join <a href="http://www.anneinresidence.com/">anne</a> and participate in her "currently..." link-up today!<br />
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<b>playing</b>: my sister and i visited some friends over the weekend and we played through quite a stack of <a href="https://www.ilovetenzi.com/">tenzi</a> cards - i've never played the game before but we had so much fun! i love the idea of playing games like banagrams, farkle, etc but they always end up in a box in the closet and we never drag them out! my sister and i agreed that we need to put a little basket of games like this on our kitchen table that we play when we eat dinner instead of immediately taking our plates to the couch where we sit and eat in front of the tv (please tell me we're not the only people who do this more days out of the week than not...)<br />
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<b>going</b>: is it festival and fair season where you live yet?! my sister and i are checking out two art fairs this weekend. they are always a fun opportunity to rally friends together and check out local artists & designers (i am so excited to get a state-themed shirt from <a href="http://www.mspclothing.com/">these local guys</a>).<br />
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<b>wearing</b>: my fitbit! despite it's rubbery, clunky nature i am still remaining loyal to my fitbit and wearing it every minute of the day except when i sleep; i don't have any problems sleeping so i don't feel the need to use it to track my sleep. in fact, on our way home last night my sister dropped me off a ways down the road and made (<i>cough</i>, encouraged, <i>cough</i>) me to walk the remaining ten minutes home so i could get in all my steps. seriously! but it worked!<br />
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<b>sipping</b>: G&Ts. about two years ago i decided i needed to come up with a mixed drink that i liked so i don't appear so inept when i attend a social function, wedding, or take a rare trip to a bar and need to know what to order. enter the gin & tonic, a perfectly light and refreshing beverage that i can be assured any bartender can whip up for me but more often than not i make for myself at home at least once a week in the spring/summer.<br />
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<b>reading</b>: i've been reading a lot of contemporary romances lately because they're easy, entertaining reads with realistic characters and plot-lines and always follow a great structure with beginning, middle, climax, happy ending. those are my kind of stories! i did also recently read <a href="http://saragruen.com/author/books/at-the-waters-edge/"><u>at the water's edge</u></a>, the new book by sara gruen! i was really fascinated by the setting and time period and the interplay of the plot lines in which certain characters were searching for the loch ness monster and others were searching for love.<br />
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thanks for visiting!</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8543364845549176618.post-76043914665370466942015-06-02T06:00:00.000-05:002015-06-02T06:00:02.181-05:00a new favorite.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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old navy <b>shirt</b>, <b>dress</b>, and <b>flats</b><br />
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do you go through phases every few weeks or months where you have a favorite outfit you've worn and you feel like nothing else you put together will match how great you felt in that outfit? i skimmed through my <a href="http://literatelystylish.blogspot.com/p/2015-in-review.html">2015 archives</a> to try to find the last outfit i remember feeling that great in and it was probably <a href="http://literatelystylish.blogspot.com/2015/04/winter-florals.html">this outfit</a> with my merona fit and flare dress, pink and yellow floral scarf, and hot pink belt!<br />
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however, today's outfit may creep forward to take that spot. despite my unruly hair (no one believes me, but the humidity is just as bad in minnesota as it was when i lived in georgia!), i loved how this outfit came together - this old navy dress will be a winner for years to come and the violet-colored button-down complemented it so nicely. i loved those two colors next to each other, especially with the coordinating belt that pulls them together as well as the tan shoes.<br />
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it sounds a bit like i'm tooting my own horn, but i guess this whole blog is about that! haha. i love outfits that are coordinated and cohesive and that is the feeling i was left with here. thanks for visiting!</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8543364845549176618.post-45647526907722588572015-06-01T17:52:00.000-05:002015-06-01T17:52:02.851-05:00target beauty box.<div style="text-align: center;">
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i've posted a handful of times about the different target beauty boxes that i've purchased in the past and another one was released today. i snagged it mid-morning at work today, but upon checking the website when i got home it looks like it's still available. i thought i'd publish a quick post since a few of you have expressed an interest but they usually sell out so quickly that i'm not able to tell anyone about it in time!</div>
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here's <a href="http://www.target.com/p/target-beauty-box-summer-40-value/-/A-17366779?lnk=sc_qi_detaillink">the link</a> to the current beauty box for $7 that includes:<br />
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1. olay regenerist luminous hydraswirl eye cream <br />
2. revlon HD lipstick<br />
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3. sinfulcolors professional nail color<br />
4. cutex advanced revival nail polish remover pads<br />
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5. fekkai professional hair care<br />
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unfortunately, i know the nail polish will be a throw-away item for me as i don't really care for any nail colors aside from nudes or pinks, but maybe they'll send me a color other than blue? i'm curious about the nail polish remover pads as when i <i>do </i>paint my nails, i hate removing the polish once it starts chipping. i've received the fekkai dry shampoo in a previous box and i feel it's a good product, but it is something i've already received. i'm really looking for the eye cream and lip stick to make up for the cost of the box - and i'm sure the regular price of that lip stick is around the cost of the box, so i'm sure it will!</div>
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i hope it's still available if it's something you're interested in!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8543364845549176618.post-78380334601331845642015-06-01T06:00:00.000-05:002015-06-01T06:00:02.125-05:00in-between.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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merona fit & flare <b>dress </b>& <b>flats</b><br />
herbergers <b>scarf </b>{gift}</div>
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when i wear this dress i can't help but feel thankful for old navy and
their tall sizes. not every lady wants to show a lot of leg when they
wear skirts and dresses but unfortunately some brands still don't offer taller sizing. then again, everyone is a different height and has different preference for hem lengths but for me, this dress is about an inch too short to comfortable wear with bare legs. it's usually reserved for the colder months so i can wear tights, but perhaps it suits that time of the year anyway with the darker color, longer sleeves, and thicker knit. i did want to give it a try today though as we had a cooler morning that transitioned into a lovely afternoon... but we'll see if i find myself reaching for it again this spring or early fall.</div>
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are there dresses or skirts you've put back on the rack because they just weren't long enough? or are there any stores you know of where you're usually guaranteed to find knee-length dresses or skirts?</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8543364845549176618.post-80197427426222159892015-05-30T07:12:00.001-05:002015-05-30T07:12:46.311-05:00one in, one out: may 2015<i>or each clothing, shoe, and accessory purchase i make this year, i am
donating/selling/recycling a comparable item in an effort to better
manage my closet. check out my <a href="http://literatelystylish.blogspot.com/search/label/one%20in%20one%20out">"one in, one out" tag</a> for more of these monthly posts!</i><br />
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i don't have too much to report for my budget this month, but for that i'm thankful. i did some traveling which incurred costs of its own, so i
knew i didn't want to go overboard with buying clothes. i did buy two
t-shirts when i was in tulsa - i actually found a hanson band t-shirt that doesn't have their name or faces scrawled across the chest and another oklahoma themed t-shirt that will be a fun reminder of my love for the state. </div>
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i also put in a <a href="http://www.thredup.com/r/IO9HL6">thredup</a>* order that was covered mostly by credits and a coupon code. i found a pink sweater similar to the one that was cancelled in my j crew factory order <a href="http://literatelystylish.blogspot.com/2015/04/one-in-one-out-april-2015.html">last month</a>, my favorite merona lace blouse in navy, and a white blouse that i think deserves a place in my closet as i really do not own any white or cream colored blouses. i think it will work with pants or tucked into skirts and i'm a sucker for ruffly necklines and swiss-dot patterns!</div>
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so, that's it! nothing too exciting to share but this sure was an easy post to compile. i am still abiding by my one in, one out process of eliminating a similar item for every one that i buy so i did set aside five items to donate this month. thanks for visiting!</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span><i>*join thredup through my <a href="http://www.thredup.com/r/IO9HL6" target="_blank">referral link</a> and you'll get $10 to spend; i receive a $10 credit once you've made your first purchase!</i></span></span> </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8543364845549176618.post-47467454122539846752015-05-28T06:00:00.000-05:002015-05-28T06:00:00.411-05:00feeling famous.<div style="text-align: center;">
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loft floral <b>blouse </b>{thrifted} · gap <b>cardigan </b>{thrifted}</div>
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old navy skinny boyfriend <b>khakis </b>· merona bella <b>flats</b></div>
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{ similar <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=464151496&pid=uid5124-3295682-60">blouse</a> / similar <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=472122390&pid=uid5124-3295682-60">cardigan</a> / exact <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=449465399&pid=uid5124-3295682-60">pants</a> / similar <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=465541907&pid=uid5124-3295682-60">flats</a> }</div>
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even though i always find it kind of funny when i happen to wear clothes from all one brand because they coordinate so well together, i
also really love how three items from three different stores can
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so, one final story to share from my hanson weekend in tulsa a couple weeks ago. i submitted a story explaining what one of their songs meant
to me and was one of five fans selected to go on stage and talk about
it with taylor. no, taylor does not still <a href="http://www.kcweb.com/superm/supermg/t_hanson.jpg">look like this</a> {but who would really mind if he did}. my story was about how i was encouraged by one of their songs when i was in grad school to continue pursuing my master's in social work and entering a helping profession and it led into a conversation about how my career path parallels the meaning in one of hanson's songs - it was incredible! <br />
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it was such an awesome opportunity and came
completely as a shock as i was the last person selected. we didn't know ahead of time who would be chosen so by that time i figured my odds were pretty slim. it was a complete blur walking up to the stage, hugging taylor, and figuring out how to talk into a microphone (why is that so awkward?!), haha. luckily, i tracked
down a fan in the audience on instagram afterwards who took a bunch of pictures
and sent me these gems and my friend i traveled with took a video of our entire conversation, so the memories will never fade!</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8543364845549176618.post-2588672535576137162015-05-26T06:00:00.000-05:002015-05-26T06:00:02.757-05:00catching up.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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j crew factory ruffle collar <b>blouse</b></div>
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merona <b>cardigan </b>{thrifted}</div>
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{ similar <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=470182460&pid=uid5124-3295682-60">cardigan</a> / similar <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=471457925&pid=uid5124-3295682-60">blouse</a> / exact <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=449465399&pid=uid5124-3295682-60">pants</a> / similar <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=479421877&pid=uid5124-3295682-60">flats</a> / similar <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=447810732&pid=uid5124-3295682-60">necklace</a> }</div>
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i came back from tulsa with a sore throat that progressed into
a cough, runny nose, and aches. i blame the air con we had blasting in
our hotel room 24/7, inhaling numerous varieties of smoke at an outdoor
music and beer concert, and driving 20+ hours round trip without much of
a mental break. insert rock hands here!</div>
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i still don't have all of my mental faculties (clearly i don't have the
stamina of someone ten years my junior) so i've been putting together
simple outfits without much contemplation in front of my closet. i still
like how outfits like this come together though even if at first glance
they appear overly simple. i like the coordination of the blues in the
necklace and cardigan and the gold flats that haven't been worn in ages
are meant to pull out the gold hardware on my necklace - although i'm
sure no one would recognize that but me!<br />
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i originally bought this blouse because i liked the short sleeves and ruffle neckline, but the hearts are growing on me! i'm not one who is drawn toward graphic tees or kitschy prints, but i think the hearts on this top are mismatched enough that they don't look like traditional hearts at first glance - so i feel okay wearing it year round and not just around a holiday like valentine's day. it's not available anymore, but here are a bunch of heart-printed blouses i found if you need to add a little sweetness to your closet:<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8543364845549176618.post-5212255637768045642015-05-25T15:44:00.000-05:002015-05-25T15:44:00.129-05:00double lives.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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old navy polka dot <b>shirt </b>{thrifted}</div>
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old navy embellished <b>sweatshirt</b></div>
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mossimo straight leg <b>jeans </b>& ona <b>flats</b></div>
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{similar <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=476196853&pid=uid5124-3295682-60">sweatshirt</a> / similar <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=473580583&pid=uid5124-3295682-60">button-down</a> / exact <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=457996999&pid=uid5124-3295682-60">jeans</a> / exact <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=396537249&pid=uid5124-3295682-60">flats</a>}</div>
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do you ever feel like you live more than one life? a couple weeks ago i was in tulsa hanging out with my favorite band. i have
talked about this trip many times over the past few months so i'm sure you are all starting to
associate heidi = hanson! i was so exhausted from my trip and a cold that followed so i didn't manage to get any posts up last week when i returned, but i plan to share a bit about it this week!</div>
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there were many times over the weekend that i contemplated my different lives. i have my hanson life with my hanson buddies and yearly trips to tulsa and roadtrips around the country following them to their shows. i have this very secret blogging
life that no one in my "real life" knows about. and i have my normal go-to-work and come-home life - and they are all a bit separate. i have to remind myself that my hanson friends don't know about my blog and my blog friends don't know a whole lot about my day to day life, etc, so it's crazy when
people begin to cross the line from one of my lives to the other.</div>
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<a href="http://mixedupfilesofrnb.blogspot.com/">rebekah</a>, who started out as a blogging friend, is also a hanson fan and i've run into her the past two years during this hanson weekend - hey girl! i find it so crazy that i met someone through blogging who shares the same fervor as i do about this band and also just happens to be a member of their fan club and travels just like i do to attend their fan club events. it got me thinking that i d look forward to the day where i may meet more of my blogging friends in person and develop a different type of friendship with them offline as well. do you feel you have just as many "lives" or do all of your lives seep into the others? </div>
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as for what i'm wearing in this post -- i wore this before my trip during national nursing home week. last year we had a theme each
day but this year staff were just
told they could dress casually, which means jeans. this seems like a very blogger outfit to me. polka dot
chambray, embellished sweater, skinnyish jeans. i loved the look though
and am thankful it was a cool, rainy day and i could handle all the
layers. thanks for visiting!</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8543364845549176618.post-48925856407863442822015-05-15T06:00:00.000-05:002015-05-15T06:00:00.460-05:00make do.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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j crew floral eyelet <b>blouse </b>{thrifted}</div>
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mossimo straight leg <b>jeans </b>& ona <b>flats</b></div>
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one wink <b>necklace</b></div>
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{ similar <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=478223506&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">blouse</a> / exact <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=457996999&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">jeans</a> / this season's <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=396537249&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">flats</a> / similar <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=463530662&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">necklace</a> }</div>
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today i wanted to reach for this top that i have in a <a href="http://literatelystylish.blogspot.com/search/label/j%20crew%20eyelet%20blouse%20-%20melon">melon color</a>
but realized i haven't worn this one in cornflower blue as often. there's a two size
difference between the two tops and the size missing in between would be perfect but i make do with both.<br />
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i thought i would give an update on my fitbit today. i've had it for about a week and have already found that it's motivated me to keep moving. it was interesting wearing it to work the first few days to better gauge just how much i get up and walk around at work - not much! i thought i moved around much more than i do, but there are still long periods of time when i am sitting at my desk or only get up to walk a few steps to the bathroom or something. i'm still trying to take walks around the block my work is situated on, but as the weather gets warmer i think that will be more difficult as i don't want to come back a sweaty, smelly mess. i am not sure how i could work in much more activity during the workday to reach the 10,000 steps goal before i get home so i have had to add in treadmill walks, but i think this is a good thing because i need to have that physical activity in addition to just steps from point A to point B. if i got all my steps in at work during the day, i think i would be less inclined to actually exercise when i get home.<br />
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the fitbit is also helping me be more active on the weekends. i am a homebody and like to sleep in, lounge around on the internet with coffee or lay in bed and read for hours and only leave the house for my weekly grocery store run. i've been very motivated so far to take a walk outside on the weekends and usually another jaunt on the treadmill or shorter outside walk in the evening to get my 10,000 steps. in the past, i <i>never </i>would have done that. exercising twice in one day? crazy! i can find any excuse not to exercise but this little tracker on my wrist has wiped all my excuses away and since i got it, i've exercised every single day. i'm so proud of that and i really feel my fitbit will continue to have a positive effect on my health.<br />
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thanks for letting me share - have a
great weekend!</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8543364845549176618.post-26472930119594000972015-05-14T06:00:00.000-05:002015-05-14T06:00:01.205-05:00inspired by...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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j crew <b>button down</b> {thrifted} · j crew factory basketweave <b>skirt</b></div>
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adrienne vittadini <b>flats </b>· target belt & <b>necklace</b></div>
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old navy denim <b>jacket</b><br />
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{ similar <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=402042667&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">button-down</a> / exact <a href="https://factory.jcrew.com/womens-clothing/skirts/pencil/PRD~B8203/B8203.jsp?Nbrd=F&Nloc=en_US&Nrpp=48&Npge=1&Ntrm=roz&isSaleItem=true&color_name=ROZ%20FLORAL&isFromSearch=true&isNewSearch=true&hash=row0" target="_blank">skirt</a> / similar <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=472053206&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">flats</a> / similar <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=434974452&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">belt</a> / similar <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=477887695&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">necklace</a> / similar <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=473261027&pid=uid5124-3295682-60" target="_blank">jacket</a> } </div>
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every once in a while i'll revisit blogs whose names i remember that i may
have stopped following for whatever reason, usually if i find i am not as inspired
by or connected with that blogger's style anymore. i recently revisited <a href="http://whatiwore.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">what i wore</a> and
really enjoyed scrolling though the first grew pages of her blog,
especially when i spotted <a href="http://whatiwore.tumblr.com/post/117666653731" target="_blank">this outfit</a>. i must have stared at it for several minutes (creepy?). i just love the floral skirt, the denim jacket, the simple tee
underneath. perfect!<br />
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i had that look in mind as i got dressed today as i knew i wanted to wear this floral skirt again, but i didn't really think it through as i should have worn a lighter weight tee underneath instead of the button-down whose sleeves i could have pushed up easier, but i wasn't certain i'd keep the jacket on all day as i get so overheated at my workplace. i still like the look of the denim jacket worn as a
layering piece with a skirt and definitely see myself trying another variation of this look sometime without the belt or necklace. </div>
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