Labor Day Weekend Happenings

Cardigan    Forever 21

T-shirt Mossimo V-neck   Target

Belt   H&M  

Skinny Jeans   American Eagle 

Flip Flops   Old Navy

Hey everyone. Just wanted to drop in and wish everyone a Happy Labor Day. Also wanted to share my weekend outfit of the day.  

I was in Salt Lake City this weekend and wore this to grab a bite to eat. (sorry about the mirror pics, and the poor lighting but I don't have a traveling photographer, ha ha.)

These were taken on a jog through City Creek. I love the outdoors, that's where i feel the most relaxed. Thanks to all of you for reading. For more random snapshots like these follow me on Instagram (Macmeblush)

ColoRED Denim

Red skinny jeans  Forever 21  similar here and here

Women's Soft Vintage Crew Neck Tee in Charcoal   Old Navy

Leopard scarf H&M

I never thought red would be such a staple in my closet until I got these colored jeans. They have been on repeat since the day I got them, all through spring and summer. Add a dark colored top, a lightweight leopard scarf,some booties, and a blazer (still a little hot for the last two) and they're ready to take me well into Fall. Being stuck on repeat suddenly became okay.

Fall Lovin'

Like It, Love It, Gotta Have It (For Fall)

The Downtown Field Jacket     J. Crew

Women's Faux Leather Ankle Boots in Gray   Old Navy 

Always Skinny Jeans (Gray Wash)   Gap

Jackie Pullover in Black   J. Crew

Women's The Rockstar Pop-color Jeans in Heliotrope  Old Navy

Women's Roll Cuff Blouse in Brite Nite  Old Navy 

Twill Academy Blazer   Gap

So I realize that it's still summer but I'm already romanticizing about fall.  The chill in the air, the leaves turning, the fall colors all around, it all can't come soon enough.  This summer has been HOT and I'm ready for cool fall weather.  And I'm lusting over these items to add to my fall wardrobe. Layers here I come.  Anyone with me?  

Life in color

This summer I learned to live life in color...

Chambray shirt Target (similar here) * belt H&M 

Chambray shirt Target: (similar here)

Kelly green Tshirt: Target 

shorts: Target old 

belt: H&M

Shirt:  TJ Maxx (similar here)

Shorts: TJ Maxx

Wallet/Clutch: Reaction by Keneth Cole TJ Maxx

watch: Fossil 

Cardigan: Forever 21

Shirt: Target

Belt: H&M 

Shorts: Target (old)

Bag: H&M 

Cardigan: J crew

Shirt: H&M

Pants: Gap

Flats: Tommy Hilfiger Marshalls (old)

Scarf: H&M (2011)

Shirt: Old Navy (similar here)

Jeans: Forever 21 (similar here)

Sandals: Nordstrom Rack 

...and although I'm SO ready for fall, I'm just not ready to face life in black and white again.  So this fall I'm giving my usual dreary wardrobe a little kick.  Get ready to see more color.  

Taking it off

Being a flight attendant definitely has its challenges in the fashion department. I must be ready for any season at all times.

It started like this
Mini-golfing In chicago




























Then went downhill from there
Touring the College Football Hall of Fame in South Bend Indiana




And ended like this
Panama City Beach Florida (taking off the layers)




























Challenges? Yes. But it's got it's perks too.

What's next? Snow in New York?

Red pants (you said what??!!)

My friend Keala and I went out for lunch yesterday, and since it was so nice out this is what I wore. It's so far from my usual colorless self but I liked it. (Please excuse the lack of makeup and hair, it was a lazy sunday and I'm still a little sick, I know excuses, excuses.)

striped top: H&M

scarf: H&M

red jeans: Forever 21

yellow flats: Tommy Hilfiger via Marshalls

crossbody bag: Forever 21

I've also been into scarves lately. I have so many but only knew two ways to wear them, looped and the way I'm wearing it here. But scarves no longer have to be boring thanks to this video from Nordstrom that I found on http://gummyvision.blogpost.com/. Go have a look for yourself it's full of fashion, makeup, and skincare for all you junkies out there.

Breaking up is hard to do

I finally did it, I dumped my closet (on the floor of course). It was the next step in making my closet work for me. So with the help of my VERY critical friend (thank you keala@ http://www.gummyvision.blogspot.com) I purged and it felt great.Now I have a more manageable collection of clothing, maybe not as large as before (I'll miss u circus t) but the peices collecting dust at the back of our closets certainly aren't making us fashionistas so it's time to let go.

Why I did it: My options were overwhelming. It wasn't due to sheer size of my closet (I actually didn't have that much this time around) or that I wanted to get rid of things so I can get new things (which is my usual reasoning). Some of the clothes I owned weren't working for me anymore (some never did). Ever have one of those days where you feel you have nothing to wear, thats everyday for me. Having things that didn't work made my mornings go a little like this. Stare at my closet. Pick out a shirt, pick out some pants. Decide it doesn't work well together after putting it on. Change shirt, change pants, change shirt back to the first shirt, repeat, get frustrated and stay in whatever outfit I had on when becoming frustrated because I couldn't continue this cycle, walk out the door looking less than great. To some of you this may sound familiar, rediculous to others (and to those of you that know me, you have probably witnessed this madness on more than one occasion and thought I was crazy.) When it came down to it did I really have nothing to wear? No, I had too much to wear and had no idea what was in my closet.

Here is what made it back in my closet. I am now left with a stack (20) of basic tops and a stack (20) of layering peices (sweaters, blazers, button ups, and random peices) and 6 pairs of pants, 2 pairs of shorts, 3 dresses (of which 2 are special occasion dresses) and 1 very casual skirt. To some of you this may sound like a lot to others it may sound bare minimum, but compared to what I had in the past (purged 3 times in the last year) this is not a lot. And for the first time im excited and not in a great hurry to get more (or at least not going to replace all I got rid of ha ha). And here's the best part. This morning when it was time to get ready I could actually see everything in my closet in one glance, thought about combinations for a minute or so, pulled out what I needed , put it on, gave myself the once over, and walked out the door. Amazing. (for those of u who know me and are shaking their head in disbelief right now, true story this really did happen and it was eye opening.) I wish every morning was like this. So is purging the answer to all of our closet disasters? Not quite, there's more to this story. But it's a great start. I'll leave you with my outfit of the day from yesterday as I forgot to take a pic today. Thanks for following me on my fashion journey.

blouse: H&M

cardigan: target

belt: H&M

jeans: The Limited

shoes: Vera Wang Lavender (patent nude flats)

watch: Fossil (Rose Gold)