Leather Jacket and Snakeskin Heels

I am embracing the more edgy side of me today. Which to be honest, is not all that daring. In the world of divergent, I would probably be Amity or Erudite. I don't have a risky bone in my body. So for me, this leather jacket and snakeskin heels are as bad as it will get. I did have fun breaking out the jacket and hearing my husband ask why I was going for a biker chick look. That made me almost put it back, but I decided to instead branch out and embrace this side of me. Even if only for a day!

Shirt- Thrifted (Jones New York)

Pants- Merona

Jacket- Banana Republic (old)

Shoes- Thrifted

Thrifted Thursday #5



It's Thursday, so we all know what that means. It's....

I haven't been thrifting in a while, so I am starting to get antsy! Hopefully very soon I will have an opportunity to visit my beloved stores! Until then, I am going to have to dig deep into my closet to highlight some of my past thrifts. 

1. Jules & Leopold black and white top.

I fell in love with this shirt, but it doesn't quite fit anymore, so I am selling it in my Poshmark closet if you are interested!



   
Shopbop / Ralph Lauren / White House Black Market

2. Unlabeled Fur Vest

We all know that a fur vest is a common staple in many closets for the fall. I was really happy to find this one in such good condition. It is also reversible with leather on the other side. I love it when I get the chance to use my clothes for multiple purposes!





  

H&M / Ellen Tracy- Nordstrom / Steve Madden- Nordstrom

#3. Ann Taylor Maroon Sparkly Cardigan
It could possibly be the Aggie in me, but I do love the color maroon! I am really excited to wear this during the holiday season, but it will also look great for the fall.

  

H&M / New York & Company / Urban Outfitters

The Bow Scarf

During the colder months, one thing I love to wear is a scarf. They can add so much to an outfit! Even though I truly love to wear scarves, sometimes I get bored wearing it the same way. Thankfully, there are so many ways to wear them.

One of my favorite ways to wear scarves is tied like a bow. I am such a fan of all things girly and wearing my scarf this way totally plays into that passion. It works best with silky scarves, or thin scarves.

This is my first picture with the infamous fall staple- the brown boots. I am loving the slight reprieve from heat we have been getting down here in Texas, and the feeling of fall is finally making it's appearance. YAY!

Shirt- Thrifted (Susan Graver)

Pants- Motherhood Maternity

Boots- Steve Madden

Scarf- Thrifted (Unknown)

This post is linked up with the following blogs:

The Pleated Poppy / The Mummy Chronicles / Sydney Fashion Hunter / Pampers and Pearls / Shopping My Closet / Classy Yet Trendy / Chic Street Style

Book Review + Outfit- Bomb

Have you ever been apart of a really good, juicy secret? You know, the ones where the person is whispering to you even in a room with just the two of you. The one where your friendship depends on it. You are not to tell a SOUL! That is what this book was like for me! It is about the invention of the atomic bomb. There are spies, secrets, betrayal, and geniuses changing the world.

Here is the synopsis of the book on Goodreads:

Bomb: The Race to Build and Steal the World's Most Dangerous Weapon

What I like: 

1. It was captivating for a non-fiction book.

2. I learned SO MUCH about the making of the atomic bomb, what being a spy meant during WW2, and what physicists were up to in the late 30s through the 40s.

3. It was SO. VERY. INTERESTING!

4. I didn't want it to end!
5. I learned a great deal about historically important people that I never knew about before.
6. I liked reading about a new perspective of World War 2.

What I didn't like
1. The only thing was when it went into great description about the scientific part of the bomb. I couldn't follow, so I just skimmed.

I didn't buy this book in a thrift store, so I included an outfit inspired from the book.

Shirt- Thrifted (Vintage)

                                                              Skirt- Thrifted (New York & Company)

                                                              Shoes- Thrifted (Anne Michelle)

This post is linked up to the following blogs:

The Pleated Poppy / The Mummy Chronicles / Sydney Fashion Hunter / Pampers and Pearls / Shopping My Closet / Classy Yet Trendy / Chic Street Style

Five Things Friday #3- Halloween Edition

Happy Halloween!! (well... more like Happy Halloween's Eve) I have a Five Things Friday Halloween edition for you today. I hope you enjoy :)

1. This is my daughter's first Halloween! This is her costume she will be wearing; she is going as a lady bug. I can't wait to put it on her!!



2. Ever since I was a little girl, I have watched Hocus Pocus after trick or treating. I did this tradition with three girls who I call my "sisters". They are actually neighbors who I grew up with, but they are truly family. We would trade candy and watch this classic movie. I always feel nostalgic when it comes on!


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3. I am just happy I made it through the day still alive. I teach 7th graders and it's the day before Halloween. To say that today was crazy is an understatement.


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4. The one candy that I always raid my nieces bags for are the vanilla tootsie rolls. They are so good! Well, that and nerds. It's the only time of the year that I eat real candy and not just chocolate bars.



5. I have always loved Halloween! It is so fun to dress up. Here is one of my favorite dresses that I wore one year. Cody and I were people from the Wild West.

 

That's all for today! I hope you have a Happy Halloween!!

Orange and Black

I always get very nostalgic around Halloween. It holds some of my favorite memories of dressing up and spending time with my family including my "sisters", who are my neighbors that I grew up with. I am so excited that it's this week, and I get to take my daughter trick or treating for the first time! She is only 7 months and will most likely be sleeping, but it is still memories made and traditions started. I put together an outfit to honor the colors that represent this fun holiday.

Side note- It was raining all day Saturday and Sunday, so this is the best I could do. Sorry for the bad quality! You can see I didn't get in the rain at all.... I am not a witch, I just didn't want to have to redo my hair. I'm sure you understand.

Shirt- Croft and Barrow in Kohl's

Cardigan- Thrifted- Merona

Pants- Motherhood Maternity 

Shoes- Thrifted (Anne Klein)

New Orleans Day 2 & 3

Day two started off great in the courtyard with a complimentary breakfast. We had a Feis to attended, and I planned on wearing my palazzo pant outfit for that event. However, my football team was playing that day so I chose to wear my Aggie shirt instead. We sadly lost, but I will always support my Alma Mater no matter what. Here is the outfit I was going to wear.

Shirt- Merona (Old)

Pants- Thrifted (J.C. Penny)

Shoes- Tory Burch (HERE)

We were at a Feis all day and there was an Irish festival going on beside it. I am sad to say that I didn't take any pictures. I sometimes get so involved in what is going on that I forget to document it. This was one of those times. Sorry!

After the Feis, it was time to eat dinner. We were celebrating my nieces 10th birthday, and she chose where we were to eat. The Irish House it was, and it was delicious! I would recommend ordering the Bangers & Mash. That is what I ordered, and I loved it. 

That completed day 2 of the trip. The third day was spent eating breakfast at Cafe Du Monde and driving back home. I had no makeup on, leggings, a sweater, and my hair messy. Needless to say, there were no pictures of me taken that day. 

That concludes my short trip to New Orleans. I am hoping that I will have some time to go again soon to enjoy it some more! We shall see :)