So, I had given a little peek last week into what I wore to the October triFABB meetup, but wanted to share the whole outfit with you today since I would also be sharing a little bit about the meetup. Or something. You know what I mean. It just made sense.
I’ll also say that as I was getting ready for the event and was putting on my pink and snazzing it up with a bit of sequins, I debated what shoes to wear. My first inclination was to go with some black heels, but then I knew my feet would be miserable during set up.
And then my next inclination was to go unexpected and wear my trusty chuck taylors. There was a moment of hesitation… a moment of “but these don’t go with my outfit” – and then I thought, “uhhh YES THEY DO! cause they are awesome!”
My chuck taylors are fun… like me! HA!
But it got me thinking… this is how fashion should be. It should be about going the unexpected route and going with your gut so that your outfit screams “YOU!”
So, sure, some of you may think I’m crazy for rocking the chucks with the sequins and tights… but to you I say… live a little!
hahahahaha well, i tried… this picture is just scary:
[Sequin Skirt: Express (on sale!) | Blouse: OVI via Fab'rik Chapel Hill (similar) | White Denim Jacket: Old Navy | Shoes: Converse All Star | Bracelets: Jewelmint & InPink]
thanks Brooke, for taking my photos!
Anywho. So, Wednesday was also our October triFABB meetup. For those of you who don’t know, triFABB (Triangle Fashion, Beauty, and Lifestyle Bloggers) is a group I started with Brooke and Mia to get bloggers together in the Triangle region of North Carolina!
Our meetup this month was a #ThinkPink meetup and Stella & Dot trunk show at Graffiti Frozen Yogurt in Durham, NC!
BTW: If you haven’t been to Graffiti Frozen Yogurt in Durham, you are MISSING out! Not only do they have a TON of flavors and toppings, but they have PING PONG, a jukebox, move nights, AND you can write on the walls!!
Check out some photos from the event! (You can check out ALL of the photos on the triFABB blog!)
I think Brooke would have made a great Vana White, don’t you?
This is a reaction shot of me WINNING one of those claw games! I couldn’t believe it! I NEVER win those!
My victory dance.
Our group!
Crystal, Gwynne, Angela, Terri, Carrie, Mia, Me, Lindsay, Brooke, and Elise! (not pictured but was there: Lindsey and Abbi!)
OKAY, so NOW it is time for the #YOLOmondays LINK-UP with my awesome co-host Carly from Lipgloss & Crayons! We had 103 AMAZING bloggers link up last week and I could not be more excited to “meet” you guys and I LOVEEE seeing how y’all mingle with each other!
If this is your first time here, #YOLOmondays is a chance for us to link up anything we want (as long as it’s a blog post…). You know, cause it’s Monday, and what better way to jazz up your mundane Monday than to link up and meet some new bloggers?
Also, #YOLO stands for You Only Live Once. Inquiring minds wanted to know.
Carly and I love seeing y’all linked up every week!
The Rules for #YOLOMONDAYS Link-Ups:
- Follow your hosts Molly @ still being [molly] and Carly at Lipgloss & Crayons!
- Grab a button and / or post a link back here in your BLOG POST (NOT your blog’s main page) so your readers know what all the #YOLOMONDAY-ness is about. We love you guys linking up and we do go through and read all your posts… so if you do not give credit, we will have to remove your link. That’s no fun, right? Right. So be nice and share a link! Pretty please?
- Link your blog post up using the linky tool below! It can be ANYTHING! An outfit post, a giveaway, a story, a recipe, whatever. Why? Cause it’s #YOLOMONDAYS!
- Visit a blog or four that you’ve never been to before and leave a #YOLOMONDAYS comment – you never know, you might “meet” someone new that you will lurve!
- Have fun! Cause #YOLO!
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” – Jeremiah 29:11


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Your chucks were unexpected but it definitely worked well!! It’s such a fun outfit!
xo,
Angela
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thank you so much, angela! it was great seeing you!
You are SO adorable, Molly! Love the combination of casual (jean jacket) and glitzy (that fabulous sequined striped skirt).

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You look like you had a great time! My new favorite obsession is frozen yogurt

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thank you so much, maria! it was a blast!
You ladies are such a nice group! How lovely is to be able to share with bloggers in your are in such a fun way! I love your sequined skirt with those Converse shoes; unexpected, yes, but I LOVE how it turned out, casual and super chic!
Jenny
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they are an AMAZING group!
Love your look with the Chuck Taylor’s. They’re fun, and you’re right. Fashion totally is about your own style. PS you totally inspired me with this post to go outside and take photos with my new tripod. I was going to do it “later” (ie not get it done), but I did it! And now I have pictures for a What I Wore Wednesday post! Thanks Molly!!
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thanks meghan!! and YESSSS! i can’t WAIT to see your pics, girl!
What a cute and sparkly outfit for such a fun event! I wish the Seattle style bloggers got together a bit more often, it seems to be a very busy bunch of ladies. So glad you had fun. You win the prize today for having the BEST facial expressions of any post I’ve read!!! ~Sarah
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hahaha thanks, sarah!! wish you lived in NC so you could join us!
Fun outfit! I love your skirt!
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Haha, great photos! I love that skirt! looks like loads of fun and what a great link up!
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thank you so much, madison!
LOVE that you wore your chucks…I’m not a heels kinda girl so any permission I can get to wear flats is a plus in my book. And tennis shoes with sequins is even better!

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I just noticed in your header that you have “fawesome”!!!! Seriously made my day.
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hahaa yess!! thanks, ashley!
Girl! I think you look amazing and totally YOU! I think being able to wear things that are at the same time comfortable, cute and chic is part of what makes fashion fun. Isn’t that the whole point of personal style? To be yourself?

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You go, girl!!! Where those Chucks all you want! I think it looks genius and so fun! High five for winning the claw game…I never win anything either! Wish I lived closer to be a Tri FABB!

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thanks so much, shanna!! wish you lived closer, too!!
I love that you paired the chuck T’s with that dressy outfit – so cute! Looks like trifabb was a blast
Annie
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thank you so much, annie!
this looks like another fun event!! and i love the outfit. i love when outfits are both chic and casual…the chucks are perfect!
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so fun, love the skirt Molly!
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thank you so much, amy!
Love this look, chucks look great with skirts! I am also wearing sequins today! Also love your accessories. Hope you have a great day!
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thank you so much, girl!
you are so sweet!!
love the skirt with the chucks! i wish we had sweet blog meetups in michigan….kinda jealous!
just found your bloghop im excited to be a part of it!!
yay! thank you so much, carisa!!! thank you for linking up and i hope you come back! we have fun here!
xoxoxo
You look fab, and chucks go with everything!
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Look at you picking up something in a machine! I’m so impressed b/c I’ve NEVER been successful at that. and I think chucks are an excellent choice with tights and a sequinned skirt, well played!
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hahaha yeah i never do either! which is probably why i was so excited!
thanks so much love!
Very cute! I love your sequin skirt!
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Love your skirt! Looking beautiful! I also love your sneakers, great way to mix classy and causal!

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You rock that outfit, girl! Thanks for the great post & for hosting, & God bless!
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God bless!
haha, your expression at winning the claw machine is priceless!
I think your outfit looks great! Chucks go with everything!
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hahah thanks, allyssa! i was excited
Looks like so much fun! And I love your outfit. Very unexpected but so cool. I totally think that’s what style is all about…making it your own. Next thing we see on the runways will be chucks and sequins!
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heck yes! that would be awesome!! thanks, lindsay!
I LOVE my black chucks as well- and I’ve totally worn them with shorts and skirts before and pulled it off!
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yes! so glad i’m not the only one!
Ok, you officially look cute in anything, any time! I love your sequin skirt, the fact that you are wearing Chucks, and your cute/hilarious pictures! I’m sad I missed this event, but I’m gonna try my very best to stop that!
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Chucks go with everything!
Love the sequined skirt too!
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right?! my thoughts exactly! thanks, laura!
lol so cute – you are just adorable – love the pic of you jumping – and also, yes, the converse are perfect with your outif – they are fun which reflects your personality alot.
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thank you so much, girl!! i love having fun with outfits like this!
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Gorgeous! Love the sequins so much!
xo
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I LOVE this outfit! From the sequins skirt to the converse! You look fab.
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You won a claw game?! That NEVER happens… you are officially my hero. Also, the chucks paired with the sequins? So unexpected and fun. Kinda reminds me of something Kristen Stewart would wear, and I think she has such cute style

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hahah right?! i felt the same way! I was shocked!! thanks so much, megan!
Your outfit is just so cute and amazing! Love the sparkly skirt! Looks like another great event!
xo, Yi-chia
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thank you so much, yi-chia!
I love the Chucks!!
Are you going to the opening of Apricot Lane in November?
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thanks, rebecca!! i think so! i’m hoping i can make it over there!
I love the chucks with the outfit – I honestly think they make it so much more individualized and interesting than heels would have. Looks like the event was so much fun!
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thanks, susie! i thought so too!
you are so fun Molly!!! i love that skirt!
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Molly – You look DARLING! The chucks and sequins are awesome. You rocked it!
Pretty exciting that you actually got something out of that claw machine too.
Alison
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What a gorgeous skirt and I love that you paired it with something unexpected like those shoes!
XO
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That sequined skirt is so cute, I love it. Love how you wore it with Converse shoes. Great layering of your pretty bracelets & watch. =)
thank you so much, ada! hope you had a great weekend!
Looks like it was a fun time all around! And, chucks go with EVERYTHING!
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it was a blast
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LOVE that you wore Chucks! They rule! So sad I missed this meetup but I’ll be at the next one!

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thanks, love!! we missed you, too! but glad you’re feeling better!