Thursday, August 18, 2011

Fashion Nerd Edition - 30x30 Wardrobe Remix, Week 2

Week 2

Outfit #8 - Casual for work
Top: Express
Jeans: American Eagle Outfitters
Sandals: Unionbay

Outfit #9 - Incredible Shrinking Woman?
Top: Dots
Cropped pants: Unionbay
Scarf: Kohl's
Earrings: World Market
Sandals: Life Stride
(Same corner of the house in this picture and yet I look about 2' smaller...)

Outfit #10 - Casual evening out
Sweater: Target
Top: Anthropologie
Shorts: Old Navy
Wedges: Rocket Dog

Outfit #11 - Casual for work
Sweater: Target
Top: Kohl's
Jeans: American Eagle Outfitters
Sandals: Unionbay

Outfit #12 - Cocktails at the Atlanta Botanical Garden
Dress: Target
Necklace: World Market
Purse: Fossil
Sandals: Life Stride

Outfit #13 - Casual for work
Top: Target
Scarf: Kohl's
Cropped jeans: Kohl's
Sandals: Unionbay

Outfit #14 - Brunch with friends
Sweater: Target
Dress: Macy's
Earrings: Target
Sandals: Unionbay

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Fashion Nerd Edition - 30x30 Wardrobe Remix, Week 1

Recently, one of my oldest and dearest friends (that is to say, we've known each other for years, not that she's old...) took on the 30x30 wardrobe remix challenge.  If you haven't heard of this yet, check out the blog where it all started at kendieveryday.blogspot.com in which Kendi, fellow blogger and fashionista, took 30 different pieces of clothing and created 30 different outfits.  It's a great idea to switch up your wardrobe with clothes you already have in new and interesting combinations.  If you're interested in seeing my friend Melissa's edition, check out her awesome blog at ohbabyitsababy.blogspot.com also!

I've been trying for the past couple of years to create a more functional wardrobe.  Instead of having tons of items I might only wear every once in awhile, I'm trying to invest in better individual items that can work with each other.  In other words, a grown up wardrobe!  I remember a story about my Grandma and her friends only having about 3 or 4 dresses when they first started working many years ago.  They used what they had such as alternate belts, scarves, and pins to change the looks each day.  If these amazing ladies could do it with just a few items, I can definitely do it with 30!

Week 1

Outfit #1 - Brunch with the hubs
Dress: Target
Flip flops: Old Navy
Scarf: Kohl's
(Kendi doesn't count accessories as part of the 30, so I'll do the same, but will still list brands.)

I love this minty green nail polish!  It's a fresh summer color, and works almost as its own accessory.

Outfit #2 - Casual for work
Sweater: Target
Tank: Anthropologie
Shorts: Unionbay (Macy's)
Sandals: So old I don't remember...

Outfit #3 - Casual with a touch of the 50's
Sweater: Target
Top: Anthropologie
Jeans: American Eagle Outfitters
Sandals: Unionbay
(Photos don't really do this top justice.  It looks like multi-colored confetti and is super cute!)

Outfit #4 - Casual for work
Top: Anthropologie
Cropped jeans: Kohl's
Sandals: Life Stride
Earrings: Kohl's

Outfit #5 - Casual for work
Top: Target
Shorts: Unionbay (Macy's)
Scarf: Old Navy
Sandals: Unionbay

Outfit #6 - Weekend casual
Top: Anthropologie
Shorts: Old Navy
Sandals: Unionbay
Necklace: Forever 21
Legs: Transparent (Yes, I know my legs look even more ghostly in the morning sunlight...)

I'm really excited that braids are so popular right now. They're a great way to give yourself a different look!

Outfit #7 - Cooking blueberry pancakes!
Dress: Macy's
Flip flops: Old Navy
Earrings: Target

Ninja and Lucy, my kitchen assistants

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Cocktails Anyone? White Sangria!

Traditional Sangria is made by soaking a mixture of fruits in red wine overnight and serving it chilled.  I love the red Sangria but in the Summertime, I like to mix it up with a white Sangria.  Here is a recent version I threw together to enjoy with my husband!


Southern Summer White Sangria

2 sliced peaches
1 sliced navel orange (leave the peel)
1/2 sliced lemon
1/2 sliced lime
1 sliced nectarine
1/2 cup raspberries
1 bottle white wine (I used Savignon Blanc)
Lemon lime soda or ginger ale

Soak all the fruits in the wine in the refrigerator overnight.  (The longer it sits, the more intense and delicious the flavors, and ours kept for about a week).  When ready to serve, pour the Sangria over ice and some soda or ginger ale, making sure to get some of the fruit in the glass.  Serves about 6 large glasses.