MAKE IT MONDAY....Ankle Bracelets

SO remember a few weeks ago when I told you about the overall trend?!??! WELL....I'm coming to you with another trend....ankle bracelets.

I remember a couple months ago a customer came into the store asking if we had ankle bracelets and I was thinking "yeah, sure...." and then I read it somewhere.....and I've seen it popping up here and there.....I think everything that was cool in the 90's is making a comeback!! I KNEW the type of anklet I wanted....something natural and kinda beachy....so I gathered my beads and elastic and viola!!

They're SUPER easy to make....I recommend the thinner elastic (it knots easier). Next on my list to make is a peal and skull charm anklet...what kind will YOU make this summer?!?!?

A day in the life....

....Pics via my iphone for the past week....

Went WILD for nail art....

Walked the track with my lil guy and his classmates - 2x this week

GREAT to see kids taking part and getting exercise....in this day and age all you see are kids noses' in their electronics

Went to my girls' track meets (yes 2 this week...this one sunny and gorgeous, the other cold and windy)

YIKES!! A lil too much first season sun on my skin....no worries, now it's a gorgeous tan color and NO, I don't overdue it (that was an hour IF that in the sun) I don't want skin cancer...I stopped doing the tanning beds this past winter and will be UBER mindful of the sun I get outdoors...please please y'all BE CAREFUL

ADORING these sandals....

 Picked these fun "candy coated" (they remind me of Nerds ropes candy) hoops at HobLob for $3.00

(apparently I am channeling my inner hippie this week)

My trusty sidekick...wherever I am. he's no far (UNLESS his "dogma" is home {my daughter}) because of his fur he always reminds me of a fur rug!!

Went to McD's to try and blog in the absence of my internet and WOW their wifi was SO SLOW...so much so that I left...

What have YOU been up to this week?!?!?

STRUCK by Lightening?!??!?!

Y'all I have been FIENDING for my internet / blog fix. It's been TWO weeks!!!


My house got struck by lightening 2 weeks ago....fried the tv, the internet and the satellite....I have 2 of the 3 back thankfully BUT you don't realize how much you take technology for granted (OR how much you can get done when you aren't Online!! I got the curtains hung in my room....

 I cleaned my house Tuesday...should be cleaning the garage today but meh....I'm at my local McD's enjoying a caramel latte and internet(SLOW internet but albeit internet anyway).

(y'all that pic took 10 minutes to load - no joke!!)

Hopefully what "they" say is true...lightening doesn't strike the same place twice....The internet superhero is coming out today SO hopefully I will be able to get back on line and get back to the regularly scheduled programming :)

TRY IT THURSDAY.....OVERALLS?!??!

Are we bringing sexxy back?!?!? Oh wait, I mean the 90's...are we bringing the 90's back?!??! Last month (or maybe 2 months ago) I saw overalls in inStyle and said NO WAY!!! They are so NOT coming back....Luckily when I was at Goodwill Dolla day I picked these up...

If SJP is doing it, we totally can rawk the overalls...

I ADORE the pic of her in the Full sleeve white top and overalls - GORG!!! 

My overalls are actually shortalls BUT I think I may try to rawk them this summer.....how about YOU?!?!? Are you on the overall trend?!?!

WIWW

What I Wore Wednesday lets me link up with all you guys so we can swap ideas and get INSPIRATION....Started by Linds at The Pleated Poppy http://thepleatedpoppy.com/category/what-i-wore/as a way to keep herself accountable for getting outta her yoga pants. Here's what I wore this week....

SATURDAY

 What I'm wearing:
Sunnies - Dolla Store
Bomber Style Jacket - Chico's
Necklace - Chico's
Dress - Wal-mart
Arm Swag - Assorted...see Sunday's post

My look for the bomber style jacket evolved from THIS look I saw while flipping thru the latest #instyle. My jacket had enough pattern (the back is a diff pattern in black and white) SO I KNEW I wanted a simple black knee length pencil skirt (SUPA hard to find). While at Walmart for other stuff I ALWAYS check out the clearance and VIOLA!! This black dress was livin there SO I snapped it up and took it home KNOWING full well I'd be wearing it under my jacket (I also styled the dress here http://objectofmayaffection.blogspot.com/2014/04/wiww.html)

SUNDAY

What I'm wearing:
Grey Hoodie - Hanes
New York Graffiti T-Shirt - Maurices
Jean Skirt - Hydraulic via the Thrift
Pink Chucks - Thrifted (see thrifty Tuesdays post for the deets)

THRIFTY TUESDAY.... Pink Chuck's

While thrifting a few months ago I cam across THESE pink #Converse All ✭ Star PINK shoes....

I KNEW they'd be ADORBS with a denim skirt and t-shirt....like this....

And BRAND NEW and only $5.99 HOW could I go wrong?!?!?!

Whatcha think?!?! Would YOU go pink?!?!?
If YOU love chuck's check out this link http://www.stylenudge.com/shoe-and-tell-fashion-link-up-8/ She's hosting a shoe and tell link up and Chuck's are HER topic! 

ARM SWAG SUNDAY

 Showcasing my arm swag for the week.....

Swag:
Gold Spikes - Gifted
Watch - Betsy Johnson - gifted
Pearl Bangle - Lauren Conrad for Kohl's
Ring - Mother of Pearl Skull and Crossbones - QVC

 Swag:
Leopard Bling Watch - Gifted
Lion Head Ring - Kohl's (candies I think)

Swag:
Ring- Chico's
From wrist up: Onyx and Gold Bangle - Estate sale (12 years ago), leopard bangles - gifted and chanel like bangle - Express - 2006

A DAY IN THE LIFE>>>>>

Snapshots via my iphone for the week

The FIERCE protector and watch dog

KUDOS for a job well done

SWOON.....Cadillac makes me weak in the knees....anyone have the #cadillacsrx? Reviews? 

Healthy Eating (tuna salad with celery - LOVE the crispiness) triscuit cracked pepper and olive oil crackers and greek yogurt

Lil dude got a McFab haircut

#bluemoonbeershake....UM sup delish (and I don't even like beer) RUN to your local Red Robin and get one (they also had guiness shakes)

Got my SPRING on

I stumbled upon this FAB site http://winkandwinn.com/ where you can create your own custom handbag....dear #wink&winn IF you are reading this I'd LOVE to test your FAB bags and review right here on this lil blog!! Below is MY custom designed handbag of my dreams

MY sweetie boss treated me to lunch....Chipotle Burrito Bowl I heart you

Everyone needs a fitting room selfie

What have YOU been up to this week?!?!

WIWW

This is 2 weeks worth...I have fallen behind blogging...always something going on!! Linking up with the pleated poppy http://thepleatedpoppy.com/category/what-i-wore/

THURSDAY 3.20

 What I'm wearing:

Sweater - JcP via the thrift...new with tags

Shirt - Target via the thrift....new with tags

Belt - Chico's

Jeggings - Chico's

Boots - Madden Girl

FRIDAY 3.21

  It's still chilly here in the midwest and with the promise of a 59 degree day (which we didn't reach) I busted out the florals and the sandals)

What I'm wearing:

Vest - NEW WITH TAGS LL Bean via the thrift

Chambray Shirt - Chico's

Long Pearl Necklace - Lane Bryant

Short Pearls - Chico's

Belt - Chico's

Flower Pants - Chico's

Wedges - Macy's

(belt and shoes coordinate....I LOVE that!!)

SATURDAY 3.22

 Jacket - Chico's

Necklace - Chico's

Leopard Shirt (which is a HUGE tunic...hence the tuck in) - Thrifted

Belt - thrifted

Boyfriend Style Jeans - Chico's

Studded Flats - Ross

THURSDAY 3.27

What I'm wearing:
Striped Tie-Front Shirt - Chico's
Necklace - Chico's
"Skirt" (which is ACTUALLY a dress) - Wal-Mart - $5.00 peeps - for real!!
Boots - Aerosoles

**When I was getting dressed this day I realized the black microfiber shirt I wanted to wear under the stripe shirt wasn't clean - SO I figured what the heck - lemme try the dress and see how that looks - I LOVED the outfit and it was a simple 2 pieces vs. 3....I have other ideas for this dress (which is one of the reasons BESIDES the fact that it was $5.00 that I bought it...stay tuned for more versatility from this piece!!)

FRIDAY 3.28

What I'm wearing:

It's NOT a denim tuxedo BECAUSE my denim washes are different
Vest - Chico's
Pearls - Chico's
Black T-Shirt - Chico's
Jeans -Chico's
Boots - Ugg's

SATURDAY 3.29

(Everyone needs a bathroom selfie)

 What I'm wearing:
Vest - LL Bean via the thrift
(this has become a "spring" and I use that term loosely wardrobe staple)
Chambray Button Down - Chico's
Lace Skirt - Target via the thrift - OLD
Boots - Madden Girl

SUNDAY 3.30

 What I'm wearing:
Jacket - Kenneth Cole - Marshall's
Pearls - Assorted (Big Lots, Claires and Chico's)
Leopard Print Tunic - Target
Lime Jeans - Chico's
Sandals - Macy's

MONDAY 3.31 - TOTAL FLOP

Do you ever have those days where you feel like you're RAWKIN your outfit...UNTIL you see the pics?!?! I worked all day like this and didn't realize how awful it looked...I wasn't gonna post BUT I'm keepin it real peeps

 What I'm wearing:
Necklace - Gordmans
Gold Sweater - JCP
Fatigue Cargos - Chico's
Animal Print belt -Chico's
(I was using the bely to camoflage my tummy BUT all it did was draw attention to other areas....LOVE the pants BUT this sweater is NOT a good match for them
Leopard Flats - Betsy Johnson

TUESDAY 4.1

What I'm Wearing:
Jacket - Thrifted
Tunic - Express - Old (and worn backwards...the front has a cowl that's kinda low dipping)
Belt - Chico's
Animal Print Leggings - Chico's
Boots - Madden Girl


Off to see what y'all wore (A day late!!). I LOVE your feedback - saw something you loved, tell me!! Wanna more of something else??!?! I'm all ears (Or eyes in this case!!)