What I Wore Wednesday {wiww}

Happy hump day! Are you wondering why I keep taking photos of my outfits? I was in a styling slump especially at work where I would just wear black pants and different top and just recycle it every week. It wasn't making me feel good about myself. So I came across this what I wore phenomenon where ladies were taking photos of their outfits. They were taking time to pick outfits out, to be more accountable and putting effort into their looks. Lindsay, who started this is a stay at home mom and this idea got her from wearing sweat pants and T-shirts all day every day. So I've been linking up with her over at the The Pleated Poppy blog. You should check it out and some of the other posts linked on her post! It's been a fun experience and has helped me find all kinds of inspiration in my closet! So this is what I wore this week!


A pop of color for this simple black dress! Easy choice and easily brightened up my day!


Simple white blouse, maxi skirt, and booties. The leather jacket gives this outfit a bit of edge and the bib necklace gives it color.



Polka dots and color blocking have both been very popular lately and that's no exception in my wardrobe!


I wore this yesterday in honor on of Election Day! Go red, white, and blue. Classic colors that always go together. I wore the riding boots because it was forecasted to rain all day. This chica hates wet feet and pant legs!



I found this sweater at Target last weekend and I'm in love with it! I was looking for a tweed blazer and this isn't tweed for its a close fake me out. The red flats breaks up the black and white. I was wearing cute red wedges but my poor feet couldn't take it so I switched to my emergency shoes!

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Hello Monday {my life through iPhone pics}

Monday is here again? Sheesh, weekends are too short! Im linking up with Lisa Leonard today. How about some hellos!


Hello growing puppy!



Hello Muno!


Hello loong walk. Beautiful view this past Saturday at a farewell oyster roast for a co-worker!


Hello my silly girl!


Hello relaxing teething baby!


Hello disaster zone aka Ava's room.


Hello precious smile!


Hello Sunday night tv.

What are you saying hello to this week? I'm looking forward to seeing good friends and Christmas shopping later this week!

It's Friday, I'm in Love!

Who is ready for the weekend? I know I am! And how about my list of wants. Christmas is going to be here before we know it. Hubby needs to start reading my blog for ideas... Just sayin'


1. Loving this cozy scarf from Gap.



2. Drooling over this edgy leather biker jacket from Zara!




3. Lurex Ballet Neck Sweater in antique heather grey from The Loft. Pretty much a staple for the fall/winter.



4. Beaded bow flats in royal/cobalt color from Forever21



5. Taylor Swift's new album, RED. I can't wait to hear the rest of the songs on this album!

Would any of these make your list?

Trick or Treat!

We met up with Nina (my sister's mil) and my sister's kids at my parent's house to go trick-or-treating this year. Ava was a fairy princess.


So silly! Lately she teases me when I want her to smile at the camera. But I like these shots even more so ha!





It was Lily's first Halloween! She was dressed as a lady bug. Of course she kept wanting to pull her antennas off and wouldn't look at the camera either! The minute I put her on the ground she was off! But she was adorable!


Nina had to hid behind her so I could get this shot ;)


Camille was a skeleton girl. My sister did a great job on her makeup and it stayed on all night!


And off they go. The night started off with them running to the doors.


Ava grabbing candy.


Lily could care less about anything other than driving the golf cart!


This picture sums up the night. We were all pretty tired by the end of the night!

I hope you all had a Happy Halloween!