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Yellow, Ikat, and a Remixing Queen

maternity style: yellow blouse, white shorts, ikat tribal scarf, denim jacket - North Carolina Fashion Blogger diy neon toed shoes {{Jacket: LOFT
{{Shorts: Destination Maternity
{{Shoes: DIYed
{{Blouse: OVI via Fab’rik Chapel Hill
{{Scarf: Southern Charm Apparel
{{Earrings: mollybeads
{{Bag: Longchamp

There are not too many things in this world that I feel like I can call myself an “expert” on. Sure, there are a lot of things I feel like I know a lot about, or I feel confident in my level of knowledge, but not a whole lot I feel quite “expert level” on.

However, it is in my humble opinion that I’ve reached the borderline of expert level on remixing pieces in my wardrobe and making them feel totally different.

For example, just a few weeks ago a wore this exact denim jacket and scarf combo, but with an orange dress and flip flops. And goodness knows I’ve worn this yellow blouse a million different ways.

Pregnancy has really forced me to look at my wardrobe in an entirely different way in order to get as much wear as possible out of each and every piece. I have to say, it’s been challenging, but fun! I actually look forward to continuing to figure out ways to stretch my wardrobe as my, well, belly continues to stretch out… or something. You know what I mean.

What about you? What do you feel like you’re an “expert” on? Are you a remix-Queen / King?

Linked up with Shanna and The Pleated Poppy

Bloopers + Love

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If you’re new around here, WELCOME and I have something to tell you! If you’re not, then you are already well aware of what I’m about to say:

I don’t take myself too seriously. Ever. Well, maybe sometimes. But it’s rare.

I am not a “natural” style blogger. I mean, I’ve always loved fashion and had a passion for creativity, but if you had told me five years ago that I’d one day have a blog where I take pictures of myself and post them, I would have spit out my Diet Coke.

I can put an outfit together, yes. But I am NOT a natural in front of the camera. Never have been. I don’t think I honestly ever will be. It’s awkward for me. Heck, it still is. It’s just plain awkward. I wish I could videotape the process that I go through to take my outfit photos. It’s embarrassing.

Anywho. Because, more often than not, it’s just me, my camera, my trusty tripod, and my shutter remote – hilarity often ensues. And when my awesome friend and seriously amazing style blogger Clare posted her outfit post blooper photos, I knew I had to do the same. Thanks for the idea, Clare!

Sadly, I don’t have all my outfit photo bloopers saved – many saw the “Trash” bin RIGHT away, but I did remember to save a few gems along the way.

So, without further adieu, here are a few of my favorite outfit post photo bloopers – and you can click on the photo to see the original outfit, if you want (because fashion has no shame, right?):

Ghost Hand #1:

Superstar? Not.BAHAHAHA this next one makes me laugh the most. Like, what is happening? I look like I’m about to eat the camera:Coy? Terrified? What is this face I’m making?Am I alive? I am not sure. It looks like one half of American Gothic, no?GHOST HAND #2!Awkward hand-almost-in-pocket:Is there someone behind me? Am I being followed?No idea.Nauseous? Fed up? Tired?Good times.

I thought what better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than with a little bit of blooper love? No? Love to laugh? Maybe. Who knows?

Do you have any outfit bloopers? Do you take yourself too seriously? Do you make awkward faces as often as I do?

Happy Valentine’s Day, friends!

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Red + White {Valentine’s Day + Date Night Style}

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I know that around these parts I wear jeans and what’s comfortable most of the time (especially right now). But, I wanted to prove that I do get gussied up every now and then.

When husband and I stayed at the Fearrington Inn this past weekend, we went to an AMAZING dinner at the Fearrington House Restaurant. It was a 3-4 course meal, and although I couldn’t pronounce pretty much anything I ate, it was AMAZING and SO good.

Plus, with Valentine’s Day quickly approaching (nine days!) I thought some of y’all might like some outfit inspiration.

Now, I’ve had this red silk dress in my closet for at least five years and I never wear it. I got it randomly for like $10 from the Banana Republic outlet back in early 2008 and have always had trouble styling it. It’s just a boxier dress and so I always felt shapeless in it when I wore it.

Well, the loose style is PERFECT right now to mask my baby belly and make me feel feminine at the same time. Plus, by adding the blazer, it gave the dress that structure I needed.

still being molly: red silk dress, white blazer, black heels

Snapped a photo in the room before we left. still being molly: red silk dress, white blazer, black heels

Me and husband after dinner: still being molly: red silk dress, white blazer, black heels

And because I have no shame, I had to include this blooper photo of me and my husband: still being molly: red silk dress, white blazer, black heels {{Blazer: Forever 21
{{Dress: Banana Republic Outlet (old, similar here)
{{Shoes: Target
{{Bag: Valentino (bought in Italy six years ago, I drool over this one though).

What about you? What’s your go-to date night style? Do you have any “fancier” pieces in your closet that you have trouble styling?

If I Were the POTUS… and a birthday!

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[Jacket: JCrew (similar) | Sweater: Target | Polka Dot Chambray: Old Navy | Flats: Target]

Unintentionally when I was putting this post together, I suddenly realized that this was a very patriotic looking outfit. Or something. I mean you have the red, white, and blue. And leopard. You know, because every red-blooded American wears leopard. Or something.

This is not going to be a political post, because that’s just not how I roll. However, because it’s #NaBloPoMo, and I’m really trying to re-energize my writing and whatnot, I thought I’d answer today’s prompt:

If you were President of the United States [POTUS], what would be your first act in office?

OKAY, well, I’d paint the White House pink, turn the White House kitchen into a fully functioning Chipotle, have a Diet Coke fountain tap on every floor, and have a sound system running through the West Wing that played a good mix of Dave Matthews Band and Eric Church songs on demand.

I mean, I’m just saying.

Aren’t you glad I’m not running for president?

But in all seriousness, I tried to think and think and think what I would do as my first act in office if I legitimately ran for president. And the truth is, I think that at the end of the day, the president is just one person. A man (or woman) who is imperfect and simply can’t do it all. No one can. It’s quite literally, IMPOSSIBLE for one person to “do it all” and make this country into what each of us want it to be in our hearts and minds. It’s just not that simple. And that’s okay.

So, whether President Obama or Governor Romney win today’s election, the truth is, they are each just one man – men who are both great leaders who are both very smart, but both are very flawed. And when we place too much stock in just one man, we are only going to be disappointed and let down.

I encourage you to respect each other’s differences today (and every day), be civil with one another, and pray for our leaders. Pray for President Obama and pray for Governor Romney – they’re gonna need it. Big time. Now, in the famous words of Forrest Gump – that’s all I have to say about that.

I turn the question over to you: what would YOU do as your first act in office if you were to be elected president?

So yes, today is Election Day. However, today is also my sister’s birthday!

This is Bridgid and me on her wedding day in 2006: And this is me and Bridgid on my wedding day last February:Even though Bridgid and I are far apart in age, we’ve always been close. It’s been such a blessing living so close to her these past three years. She’s an AMAZING sister, an even more amazing mother to my nephew, and an even MORE amazing wife to my brother-in-law. She’s one of the most caring and loving people I know. We’ve been through A LOT in our lives, but it’s only brought us closer.

Bridgid, I don’t say it often enough, but you mean the world to me and you’re an amazing sister and I’m so lucky to have you in my life. I love you! Happy Birthday!!

And Happy Tuesday, everyone!