Top 10 of 2015

Where did another year go? I can't believe we are closing out 2015. I celebrated some ten year milestones this year- ten years on the current job (twenty total in the career) and a ten year wedding anniversary. It was also a difficult year. We launched a photography business that is still in the growing phase (don't judge our work by blog photos- these are all self portraits with a timer). I won't speak publicly of some of the other trials but I'm hopeful next year will be better.

So, what are your goals for next year? Do you have any fashion or blog related goals? I'm still considering a capsule wardrobe idea, or at least pairing down so I'll have a more organized closet. That really comes down to getting rid of stuff and only keeping what I love and what will fit in the space I have for a closet. Ever notice how all those pretty pictures of neatly organized closets don't really contain that many clothes, or like only 9 pairs of shoes? Um, yeah, okay. Let's be real.

I'll close out this year (and this rambling) with a count down of the top ten posts (by number of views). I don't really consider these my favorite outfits of the year, but they got the most views. Thanks for visiting, commenting, and sharing my posts on your blogs. I wouldn't do this if it were not for all of you sweet people. Happy New Year!

All good with a pop of yellow

 

 

What to wear with brown pants

 

 

New combinations and new inspiration

 

 

A personal challenge

 

 

Have you  met my boyfriends?

 

 

Finally Friday

 

 

Blanket scarf

 

 

Hot pink

 

 

Red skirt- three ways

 

 

Summer brights

 

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Poncho

Poncho- gift  option option  option

scarf- TJMaxx (old) option  option  option

tee- JCP  option  option

jeans- Loft  option  option 

boots- Nordstrom  option   option  option

worn Dec. 5, 2015

 

We had a slight dip in the temps a couple of weeks ago. I went out for my morning run and it was in the 40's. I thought I could get away with wearing this on a quick shopping trip but by the time I dressed and left the house, the temps had risen back up to the high 60s/70 and I was roasting in this. I also didn't plan on shopping for me, just Christmas gifts for others. But I found a great sale on some slim leg pants and just had to try them on. I don't recommend wearing this many layers and boots if you are going shopping and will be trying on clothes. Just sayin.

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White jeans

 

tee- Loft  option  option

jeans- Loft  option  option

scarf- thrifted  option  option  option

belt- thrifted

shoes- Old Navy  option  option

earrings Tuesday Morning  option  option

bracelets- Cato

clutch- Target option  option

worn Aug. 15, 2015

 

I have worn my white jeans way more this spring and summer than I have shared on the blog. They are just such an easy go to, and the options for outfits are endless. I wanted to put together a light cool outfit for a  Saturday morning meeting but still have a little color. Long pants were more appropriate than shorts for this meeting but it's still so hot. This tee and scarf did the trick with the jeans.

 

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Summer brights and favorites

 

Blouse- TJMaxx (old)  option   option

jeans- Loft

wedges Old Navy-old  option  option

necklace- JCPenney  option

headwrap- Ulta

worn June 7, 2015

 

Every now and them I break out of a rut and try something different. Like this headwrap/ headband. I love the look on others but I'm never quite sure of myself when I wear one. But one thing I'm sure of is white jeans. Every outfit combination I think of lately involves white jeans or white trousers for work. I've had to keep myself in check to keep from wearing them over and over.

 

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The "to wear" list

 

Blouse- Loft (old)  option  option

jeans- Loft  option  option

shoes- Payless  option  option  option

watch- Fossil  similar

bracelet- Target  option  option

 

Some version of white jeans and my olive top has been on my "to wear" list ever since I pinned this outfit. (Do you have a "to wear" list? You know, all those pins and outfits you've come up with but need to appropriate time or occasion to wear? This happens to me a lot with casual attire since I spend so much time in work wear.)

I was glad that these pieces are in my 30x30 remix and that this finally came together. I also think the olive top is a great way to take white jeans into fall, escpecially in our climate where it doesn't really feel like fall. Speaking of fall- Happy Fall!

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Leopard two ways

 

Shirt- Calvin Klein via Ross  option  option

skirt- thrifted  option  option

shoes- DSW  option  option  option

necklace- Lulu's  option  option

bracelets- Lulu's and Banana Republic  similar

worn Sept 7, 2014

 

I had this leopard and orange combo in my head all last fall but never got around to wearing it. So I threw the orange skirt in the 30x30 mix as a wild card and so I could wear this outfit. The leopard shirt is a great piece to have in the mix because leopard is a great neutral and pairs with almost anything. Leopard can be worn year round but I'm more drawn to it in the fall.

 

I wore the skirt to church and for the rest of the day I wore the blouse with white jeans and the bow flats. I love a versatile piece of clothing.

 

 

Blouse- see above

jeans- Loft similar

shoes- Payless option

necklace- LuLu's

 

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More blue and white

 

Shirt- Ralph Lauren (thrifted) option option

jeans- Loft option option

belt- Target option

sandals- Target option option

Worn July 22, 2014

 

I have been stuck on blue and white for a while now. Every outfit I put together in my head has blue and white, and maybe another color, but blue and white. I have to force myself to move on so I'm not wearing the same color every day.  In spite of my blue and white obsession, these jeans have not seen enough wear, so I obliged my inner self and wore them last week to an appointment.

 

This outfit was inspired by Merrick

 

 

I love the pop of pink in the belt.

 

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