[Link-Up] Shoes!

Ok ya'll - shoes are something near and dear to my heart. I have about .... nevermind, I'm not telling you how many pairs I own because my husband reads this blog. Babe, you also have lots of shoes, so don't you say a word. Dare I say my hubby enjoys shoes nearly as much as I do.

So, when Sarah over at Simply Sarah planned a link-up asking everyone to share their favorite SHOES, I was ecstatic!!! Only, I couldn't decide what to showcase. So, I decided to go with a theme. Right now, I'm loving both wedges and peep-toe stilettos. But she mentioned hottest and most fabulous, so I have to go with the peep-toe stilettos.

Here are my favorite pairs!!

These were a whim of a purchase at a super cheap shoe store. I wasn't expecting them to be comfortable but they surprisingly are! The word that comes to mind with these is fierce.

I love a great red shoe. These were a clearance grab at Macy's (thanks husband for your employee discount!) and I just adore them. These scream sexy!

These were on super sale as well and I love that I can wear them with a lot of stuff. These are my wild heels!

And of course we couldn't get all the way through without a Lexi-bomb. However, these shoes are my ultimate favorite - fierce, sexy, and wild all in one!!!

[Blogging] Reader Appreciation!!

Ya'll, I'm so flattered!! I read a lot of blogs. A lot. Because I love seeing everyone in their fabulously styled frocks! And I often comment. But I was so flattered when Sunday I read my girl Molly's blog and she had given me a reader appreciation award!!!

The rules are simple:

• Tag the person who awarded you
• Post the award
• Share the love

This is such an awesome way to say "I appreciate you!" to you guys, the fabulous folks who make doing this whole bloggy thing worthwhile!! I would certainly give this award right back to Molly over at Still Being Molly because she's a fabulous reader herself. She's always positive, always commenting, and overall always making others feel good by her enthusiasm and friendship. So Molly - I'd give it right back to you!

But of course, I have other readers who I so, so appreciate - and now it's my turn to share the love. I would love to give this to all of my readers! There are few who really make a point to comment and support me in this blog, so I'm going to share the love here.

Without further ado, I am giving the Reader Appreciation Award to......

Diana at City and Burbs - Di is an active commenter who shares a lot of the same fashion views as me. She always has a positive note and her personality is awesome! Di, along with her sister, has an adorable blog showcasing their amazing style - go check it out!

Sharon at The Tiny Heart - Sharon has been one of my longest readers and she always, always has a positive and encouraging comment to leave! I adore her blog as well - she has a great sense of style and a great smile to match!

Shanna at Because Shanna Said So - Shanna is a recent follower and since we found each other's blogs, I've been enjoying hearing from her! Shanna makes it a point to really read what's in the post and make a thoughtful and kind comment. Her blog not only shares her fantastic style, but also captures bits of her daily life, which I love!

I also would like to mention a few others who may not be super frequent commenters but were some of my first readers, and who comment enough for me to see they've been long time readers and be ecstatic that they've stuck around. :) Giovanna from Olive and an Arrow, Mary Ann from The Dapper Bun, and Brooklyn Grace from 6 Pins in a Shoe - thank you!

All of you guys reading - you make being a blogger fun and exciting for me, and I appreciate every single person that takes the time to stop by and read my blog. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for making this blog such a fulfilling hobby for me!!

Yay!!

[Blogging] Ya'll, I Broke Down

I'm on Pinterest. UGH. Solely because a number of bloggers I've been talking to lately have said it's had a really positive effect on their blog. However. I am not going to allow myself to get all kinds of caught up in it.

I'm not happy about this.

But I'll do it.

Hmph.

[Fashion] Monday, Monday

Hello readers! I hope everyone had a fabulous weekend. Mine was so busy. I really wasn't anticipating it, but when fun last minute plans appear, you jump on them!

This outfit was from work last week. I had forgotten about this linen dress!

I loved this dress so much I packed it for my trip to Toronto this week.

The only problem I have is that it's linen - look how wrinkly in the picture above! Does anyone have tips on keeping linen from looking like that?

These earrings are new and I liked the color against the black.

I also gave the black outfit a pop of green with my bag.

I love this bag but it's lost a bit of its structure over the years. I can't bear to part with it. I'm also wearing my  favorite Target wedges.

Dress - JCPenney (old)

Shoes, Earrings, Bag - Target (shoes here)

Necklace - old, gifted

Watch - NY&Company (2011)

Bracelet - F21

[Fashion] I'm Like a Bird

Hello there friends!

I have been working really hard on trying to figure out how to get better outfit pics for ya'll. You'll see in this post I'm in two completely different spots, trying out different "scenery", if you will.

Top and Jeans - Gap (top 2011, jeans are old)
Sunnies - Target
Shoes - Burlington Coat Factory (old)
Earrings, Ring - Kohl's
Necklace - Payless
Bracelet - H&M
Watch - local boutique
Bag - Kohl's

You've seen this location before, with my beautiful backyard shed as a backdrop.

What is that bright thing in the sky?

I wore this outfit a weekish ago. The intent was to go to a friend's birthday party. That's why I wore those shoes. Cute, right? But I also wore them because I knew I wouldn't be walking. And they are not that comfortable. "But Jamie," you say, "they're wedges! Wedges are the most comfortable heels ever." And I would normally agree. But these. You can't see it, but they are held on by these super-cute-yet-horribly-non-functional ribbon ties.

Oh no! I've lost my head!

(How do we feel about this corner of the yard?) So, on this night, I figured a birthday party at a friend's house would mean a small amount of time moving about, and at worst a lot of standing. Well, I ended up meeting my hubby and his friend out at the bar afterwards. And it became a way later night than it was supposed to be, as I tromped around to bar after bar after bar, in these poorly held on shoes.

Sparse grass, eh?

Needless to say, my feet were sore by the end of the night. But will I get rid of these shoes? Absolutely not. Adorable > comfortable. Almost always. 

[Link-Up] Fun and Exciting!!

Hello bloggy friends! Just a quick little post to let you know that Jessica at Lovely Little Things and Britt from the Magnolia Pair are putting together a fun link-up for next week (June 14 to be exact!). You have a little less than one week to come up with your answers to the questions below, and create a blog post to link up with them on the 14th. I've started on mine....I can't wait to see everyone else's and hopefully discover some fun new blogs in the process.



The questions are:

1. Do you have any real life blog friends?
2. Which blogger are you just dying to meet?
3. Which blogger's closet do you want to raid?
4. You are stuck on an island. Which blogger would you want with you to help you survive?
5. The first blogger you remember "meeting" and connecting with ?
6. Any blogger that you admire and look up to?
7. Who is the craziest/funniest blogger?
8. There's a reality television show for bloggers, who would you want to be casted with you?
9. Some bloggers have really cool jobs, anybody you'd like to swap careers with?
10. Favorite blog design?

[Fashion] Zero

Happy Friday!! Let's take a look at the smorgasbord of random outfits I just pulled off my camera(s)!!

Random Saturday
Top - Macy's (2011)
Shorts - H&M (recent)
Flip flops - Old Navy

Sunday Funday patio drinks with the hubs
Top - Simpy Vera for Kohl's
Shorts - ? (old)
Belt - Target
Boat Shoes - gifted (from the hubby!)

Casual Friday
Top - Macy's
Jeggings - Target
Shoes - Payless (2011 or 2010?)

Wore this one to Emily's baby shower :) I wore it for 3-4 hours before realizing IT HAS POCKETS!!! W00T!!!
Dress - Nine West via Marshall's
Clutch, Watch, Necklace, Sunnies - NY&Company
Earrings - Kohl's
Shoes - Shoe Carnival (2011)

Another weekend home outfit - this one comfy for flying
Dress, flip flops - Old Navy
Cross body bag - H&M
Sunnies - NY&Co
Bracelet, earrings - F21

Sorry for all the mirror pics, but so many of these don't make their own blog post because the photography is so bad, haha. So....you get an entire post of crappy pics! (But at least the outfits are cute?)

[Shopping] INPink

Remember this post when I asked for input on deciding which bracelet to get? I was spending the $40 gift card I won from Erika Marie over at Fashion Chalet and couldn't decide on the last item's color.

Well, I placed the order....

And look what showed up at my house the other day!

INPink!!

I thought the packaging was so cute. Also, I am keeping those beads at the end. You might see them one day as earrings or part of a bracelet!

....the big reveal.....

Love these - I actually wore them already!!

Blue was the winner!!!

Final choice.

Being fair, I have to say I was a bit disappointed prior to ordering - I had ordered an adorable pair of coral and gold dangle earrings and was informed they were sold out. I picked a set of bracelets in its place, and they were also sold out. These last bangles were my third choice. It was a bit of a bummer. However, I have nothing but wonderful things to say about the INPink support group. I had used a 30% discount code that expired by the time they informed me of the earrings being out of stock, but they kindly gave me the discount anyway, on an item that wasn't originally included in the discount. So, though I was bummed I didn't get the earrings, the INPink group was very accommodating and apologetic.

Overall, I'm super happy with my purchases and can't wait to show them to you styled!

[Quotable] Love

<3

[Random] Hello Friends

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Have a look, will you? :)