The end ...

{Tank: Forever 21, Both Button-Ups: Forever 21, Jeans: JCrew, Heels: Nine West}

It's kind of hard to believe that I have another 30 for 30 challenge under my high-waisted belt.  It's also kind of hard to believe that I have not one, not two, not even three, but four shirts/tanks on right now.  This outfit came about in the process of just adding tops, including two button-ups, and being too lazy to unbutton the button-ups that I was wearing.  Voila, how to wear four tops in the middle of July!

Everybody Everywear - Yellow

{Cardigan: Gap, Dress: H&M, Belt: H&M, Heels: Target}

I wouldn't have thought I would need to wear a cardigan over my summer dress in order to go outside in July, but such is the life of living in Portland.  It was nice to wear yellow to counteract the gray skies outside, and now I can't wait to look at everyone else's EBEW outfits!

Limited Words

{Sweater: H&M, Shirt: Banana Republic, Jeans: JCrew, Heels: Target}

Not much to say today except for this one thing: Don't forget that tomorrow is EBEW and the theme is yellow!

Kelly Green & Stripes

{Tank: Forever 21, Skirt: Zara, Belt: H&M, Heels: Target}

Last weekend I only managed to wear one new outfit, but that was because I wanted to rewear one of my favorite black dresses that I included in the challenge.  It was absolutely amazing weather last weekend, and I was able to see my parents, walk around one of the local street fairs, and lay by my apartment pool.  All in all it was a wonderful weekend!

Scarf it Up!

{Shirt: Target, Cardigan: Gap, Jeans: Banana Republic, Heels: Target}

The lovely Keiko inspired me to wear a scarf in my hair today.  Although I didn't wear it the exact way she does (I wasn't brave enough) I still tried to rock it half as well as she does.  It was such an easy way to spice up a standard bun too!

Awkward & Awesome Thursday

{Button-Up: Forever 21, Jeans: JCrew, Heels: Gift from friend}

Playing along with Sydney's ongoing series today!

Awkward:

- Trying to jump start my BF's truck at midnight in our apartment complex
- Picking a wedgie while on a walk, only to realize someone is walking closely behind you
- Finding a cat hair in my made-at-home burrito, and still eating it. Hey, what can I say it was really tasty.

Awesome:

- Receiving compliments on my at-home manicure.
- Finding one of the last remaining parking spots in my apartment complex because each motorcycle feels it needs it's own spot.  It's the little things.
- Losing the evening to an old favorite past-time of making friendship bracelets.  So much fun!
- G time.  Last weekend I was able to spend the whole day with some of my favorite pals and I forget how relaxing and amazing it is to catch up!
- Getting some sun yesterday on my pale Irish skin, and I even have the start of tan lines.

Hot, Hot, Hot

{Shirt: H&M, Jeans: Banana Republic, Flats: Jessica Simpson}

It has been absolutely hot in Portland this week, and I know yesterday I said I wasn't sure what to do with full access to my closet again but now I'm rethinking that.  It will be so nice to have more skirt, dress, and short options to combat the heat.  I'm not sure how people living in Arizona, LA, Texas, or other warms states and cities are able to handle the heat without melting.

Button-Up & Bermuda Shorts

{Button-Up: Old Navy, Shorts: Gap, Heels: Nine West, Belt: H&M, Purse: H&M}

Now that I'm finally caught up on my outfits from the weekend, this is what I wore today.  It's hard to believe that there is only one week left in this challenge.  It feels like this 30 for 30 has gone by extra fast, and I'm not sure what I'll wear once I have access to my entire closet again!

4th of July Weekend

 {Hat: JCPenney, Dress: H&M, Sandals: Ross}

 {Shirt: Old Navy, Skirt: Zara, Heels: Nine West}

{Shirt: Old Navy, Skirt: H&M, Heels: Urban Outfitters}

I hope that everyone had a great weekend and was able to enjoy the sunshine that July hopefully provided!  You couldn't have asked for nicer weather here in Portland, and it was absolutely gorgeous yesterday for the 4th.  These are the three outfits I wore Saturday, Sunday, and Monday!

Stripes and a Clutch

{Tank: Forever 21, Skirt: Banana Republic, Clutch: Handmade}

This is the only picture I was able to take before my neighbor came out on his patio and I got awkward for taking my own picture.  I do have to point out the clutch I'm holding because I'm quite proud of it.  Last weekend I taught myself how to sew, and decided that a clutch would be my first project.  A couple of breaks out of frustration later and bam there is a clutch with a working zipper and all!

P.S. I'm wearing these sandals.

Happy 4th of July Weekend!!

18 Outfits and Counting

{Button-Up: Forever 21, Tank: Forever 21, Shorts: Gap, Heels: Target}

Have any of you ever watched the TV Show "18 Kids and Counting?" I was watching a special on that family the other night, and I am just utterly amazed that one woman can give birth to that many kids! The thought of even birthing one child doesn't sound like much fun, let alone 18?!

Frozen Yogurt

{Cardigan: Ann Taylor Loft, Button-Up: Old Navy, Jeans: JCrew, Heels: Target}

As soon as I hit "publish post" I get to meet my friend for some frozen yogurt and some window shopping.  Although it isn't necessarily frozen yogurt weather around here it's one of my favorite things to eat! Do you have any favorite toppings for your frozen yogurt?

More than halfway to the end

{Top: Old Navy, Jeans: Banana Republic, Belt: Borrowed from Boyfriend, Heels: Nine West}

Today was so strange in terms of weather.  I woke up to the sound of rain, and then it has been gloomy all day with the exception of about 45 minutes when the sun decided to show it's face.  I'm excited because I think that it's supposed to get nothing but nicer this week, and we may be in the 80s for the holiday weekend!

Over the Weekend

 {Top: Target, Skirt: Banana Republic, Sandals: Ross}

{Top: Banana Republic, Jeans: JCrew, Heels: Target}

{Tank: Forever 21, Skirt: Banana Republic, Sandals: Ross}

This past weekend was a great one.  I was able to start on a sewing project that I've had on my to-do list for what seems like months, I got to celebrate a bachelorette party with friends, and had dinner and game night with more pals and my BF.

How was your weekend?

Number Twelve

{Blouse: Lauren Conrad for Kohl's, Skirt: H&M, Heels: Nine West}

Happy Friday everyone! What are you all doing for the weekend? I'm planning on making some crafts and I'm going to a bachelorette party tomorrow night.  I'm also hoping to enjoy any sunshine that we might receive!

Eleven

{Cardigan: H&M, Shirt: Forever 21, Necklace: Forever 21, Jeans: JCrew, Sandals: Ross}

Although you can't really tell what my necklace is, it has a large feather and a small one and another random charm.  I wore it when I went through TSA the last time, and needless to say the lady made sure to verify what it was because the large feather looked suspicious on her screen.  I thought it was kind of funny because I would have never thought that it looked like anything but a feather, but I guess you never know.

Hearts & Stripes

{Top: Old Navy, Skirt: H&M, Heels: Nine West}

So far June has been a trying month for me.  I won't go into details but lets just say that I'm happy to have this blog as a creative outlet, and that I'm surrounded by the most amazing friends and family.  Also, I am grateful for my readers, thank you for taking time out of your day to look at my blog, it really means a lot to me!

Now, onto the outfit.  I bought this skirt awhile ago at H&M, and although I fell in love with the pattern immediately, I was a little worried about the closures on it.  The whole back side is just buttons, and there isn't really a courteous "modesty" panel, so it's somewhat nerve wracking to wear.  Never the less, I really like the stripes with the hearts.

Summer Solstice

 {Dress: Ross, Belt: Can't Remember, Heels: Nine West}

I'm so happy that today is the first day of summer, and with that comes more sunshine!  It was really nice of Oregon to look at the calendar today and be warm.  Tonight I have plans to get a drink with some friends, do any of you have any plans to celebrate the solstice?

Some Sunshine!!

 {Button-Up: Forever 21, Belt: H&M, Jeans: JCrew, Heels: Thrifted from friend}

For most of the day today the sky was overcast, so when the sun finally decided to show it's face this afternoon I couldn't help but go outside.  I'm pretty obsessed with these shoes, my friend was going to get rid of them along with a couple other pairs last summer and I snatched them up before she was able to!

Six & Seven

 {Shirt: Target, Jeans: Banana Republic, Heels: Urban Outfitters}

Saturday's outfit was inspired by Grease.  When I stood in front of my 30 for 30 section of my closet all I could think about was that movie for some reason.  All I was lacking was a drag race in the local water channel and a scarf around my neck and I think I would have fit in well. 

{Button-Up: Forever 21, Belt: Forever 21, Jeans: JCrew, Flats: Jessica Simpson}

{Close-up of the belt with the movable metal pieces}

Even though I belt this belt from Forever 21 awhile ago now, yesterday was the first chance I had to wear it.  I fell in love with the dual colored metal pieces that sort of "float" around it, but was a little surprised at how heavy it actually was with all of the metal!  I wore this to see my parents for an impromptu Father's Day get together and it was perfect for my hour drive to see them!