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If I Were the POTUS… and a birthday!

[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!

You Better Bow-lieve It

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[Tweed Blazer: Ann Taylor (similar) | Chambray: JCrew | Jeans: Citizens of Humanity | Leopard Loafers: Target | Bag: Target]

I know I’m probably preaching to the choir right now, but boy howdy do I love this time of year. I mean, it’s not too hot and it’s not too cold. All you really need is a light jacket. With bows on the pockets. And a belt to define your waist. And leopard loafers to make you feel snazzy. And some pearls to really class up the joint. And a large tote for practicality, you know, because you have to lug your computer and your camera and all your accoutrements around all day. And some sunglasses, because the sun never sets on a…

But that’s neither here nor there.

Not that you’d ever want to, but if you honestly asked me, “Molly, what’s your “fall uniform”?“

I’d show you this outfit.

Jeans. Flats. Blazer. Pearls. Donezo.

Was that too much information for one outfit? Perhaps.

Linked up today with:

Blue Back Button Blouse (say THAT three times fast!)

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[Blouse: Fab'rik Chapel Hill (on sale!, similar here), Jeans: Seven for All Mankind, Roxanne (purchased on eBay, exact ones here), Pearls: Costume jewelry (similar here), White pointy toe pumps: Michael Shannon via DSW (really old, similar here), Earrings: c/o Anjolee, Sunnies: Target (exact here)]

You guys, how many of you attempted my TITLE challenge? You know you did. Don’t lie. Husband and I just spent the last 10 minutes trying to say “Blue Back Button Blouse” three times fast. Can’t be done… Well, it can’t be done perfectly or without flaw.

You see? This is what we do when I can’t come up with a blog post title.

Onto other things. I love Fab’rik. I know, I talked about how awesome they are last week, but seriously. I love that boutique here in Chapel Hill. Last week when I was stalking their Facebook page, they announced their annual sale… and I of course had to “pop my head in” and I snagged this freaking awesome Blue Back Button Blouse for $20 doll hairs.

WOOP!

I liked the back buttons (which, by the way, I didn’t know at first were back buttons… when I tried it on I apparently had it on backwards...) so yeah. Amateur move.

What are you trying to say three times fast today?

Linking up today with The Pleated Poppy, Rolled Up Pretty, Sailor Spy, and the uber fabulous Transatlantic Blonde!

Happy Wednesday, y’all!

Emily Maynard Inspired Fashion: Chambray, Jersey Knit, & Pearls

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You guys, I, like many of you other females out there, LOVE watching The Bachelorette. I know. I know. I used to say it was my guilty pleasure… now I just say it’s my pleasure.

I just can’t look away.

But this season, one of the reasons I really couldn’t look away is because I seriously was in love with like 99.999999% of EVERYTHING Emily wore this season.

She would come on the TV and I’d yell, “OH MY GOLLY I LOVE THAT.” It was a regular occurrence. But, of course, most of what she was wearing was SUPER expensive and way out of my budget range.

HOWEVER, on the finale on Sunday, this Chambray + Red Maxi combo was the first outfit she wore – she was in it for MAYBE a total of two minutes, but the second I saw it I said: “OH MY GOLLY I LOVE THAT.”

AND I knew I could recreate it and put my own spin on it using what I already have in my closet!

I LOVED the relaxed look of the jersey maxi with the casual chambray – but I REALLY loved that she classed it up with a big ol’ strand of pearls. That’s a North Carolina girl for you!

So, here is my Emily Maynard inspired outfit!

[Chambray: JCrew (via consignment shop - purchase here, here, here, Red & White Chevron Skirt: Old Navy (on sale for $15 here!), Pearls: Old... costume jewelry actually... (similar here), Watch: Target (similar here), Sunnies: Target (purchase here)]

I don’t own a jersey knit maxi dress like the one Emily was wearing in the photo, but I do own this chevron jersey knit Old Navy skirt (the one I got for $5!) – so I paired the closest thing I have with my trusty chambray, my old costume pearl necklace, and my favorite Rainbow flippy-floppies.

I felt casual, comfortable, and as Emily Maynard as I can get. Sans veneeers. And a Jef with one F. I think she has veneers. Otherwise she has DANG near-perfect teeth. Jef definitely has only one F in his name. I still maintain that he looks like Rick Astley.

I mean, come on. Jef’s never gonna give her up. Or let her down. He’s never gonna run around and desert her.

Seriously. LOOK. The similarities are uncanny. AM I RIGHT?!

Anyway. Are you a Bachelorette fan? Do you at least love the fashion? What about Jef with one F? No? Bueller? Rick Astley? Wanna be Rick Roll’d again?