[OOTD] Randoms

I'm tired and don't feel like doing much work, so you're going to get a smattering of outfits I pulled off my phone.

You're also going to get a discount code for Kohl's.

Aren't you so lucky!?!

First - the Kohl's discount. Use the code TENBLOG for 10% off any Kohl's purchase between now and DECEMBER 23 (great for holiday shopping!)!!! This is a stackable code and can be used in conjunction with one other Kohl's promotional code. Enjoy!

Now, the outfits...

Top: Old Navy | Jeans: Union Bay via ? | Shoes: Shoe Carnival | Necklace: New York & Company

Pay no mind to the towel on my head in the next 3 pictures. It was in the morning and I was trying to decide between these three tops!

Top: New York & Company | Jeans: Forever 21 | Heels: Candies via Kohl's (other options from Kohl's here)

Top: Old Navy

Top: Old Navy

Top: Webster via Target | Jeans: ? bought in Korea | Flip flops: Old Navy 

These next two I was trying to decide on scarf or no scarf:

Tank: Old Navy | Jeans: Target | Wedges: Christian Siriano for Payless | Cardigan: Gap

Scarf: Target

Top: Kohl's (other options from Kohl's here) | Jeans: Forever 21 | Flip Flops: Old Navy

Sorry about the few bathroom-mirror-at-work shots. These happen when I want to document an outfit but don't think I'm going to get a chance to do so with my real camera, haha!

Top: Express | Cardigan: Target | Pants: Victoria's Secret | Necklace: Ebay

This outfit actually appeared in an outfit post here.

There are still a bunch of these hanging around on my camera....stick around for part 2 tomorrow!!!

[OOTD] To Keep or Not To Keep

I'm going to have to ask you to excuse my crazy a$$ hair in these pics. I had some flyaway issues and was in bad need of a dye job, obviously. 

This is a perfect example of another blog outfit that made me rethink having a piece in my wardrobe. The last time that happened was over here. This one is a similar case - this top does nothing for my large chest. Matter of fact (or fat as I accidentally typed - lol - Freudian slip??), this cut in the neckline draws attention to my chest, and makes it look wider by almost expanding the appearance of that area! 

Tank: Old Navy | Top: Express | Jeans: Mudd | Shoes: Walmart

These shoes have kind of an interesting story. I was going to a corn maze with some friends, but I had been at a party the rest of the afternoon. In my stupidity, I had dressed for the party but not for the corn maze. The outfit was fine - but I was wearing flip flops. The weather was cool once the sun went down, and we had recently had rain, so those were not going to cut it at the corn maze. I stopped by the only place I could find on the way, which was Walmart, to get something that would keep my toes warm and not-muddy. I thought these were the cutest option - and I still get wear out of them! Great $14 purchase. :)

Have you accidentally made a purchase that turned out to be a big player in your wardrobe?

[Linkup] Try It Tuesday #2

Welcome to Try It Tuesday, a linkup where we can try out something we've wasted all that time pinning! :)  The only rules are that your post content is inspired by something else - be it a pin, a page from a magazine, or someone else's blog. Also, please link back to my linkup in your post - the button code is below and in my right sidebar if you'd like to use the button.

This was today's inspiration: a 60s Bardot style ponytail from Sweet Caroline In the City:

Via

I was actually happy that I watched the video because I picked up on a tip - I had no idea that you didn't have to feverishly back comb for volume; now I know you only have to comb nicely!

Anyway...since I wore my version to work, I didn't make it nearly as high as this one. And honestly, I think the effect is very minimal. Next time I'll try it with more volume! (Sorry, but I just did this one yesterday and barely had enough time to snap minimally crappy pics.)

Definitely a baby hair bump!

What did you try this past week?

[OOTD] 200. ....200!!!!

200. That's right. This is post 200. I never would have thought 6 months ago when I started this blog that I would stick with it long enough to have 200 posts. Thank you to each and every one of you who checks out this little corner of the interwebs. You're the reason I've posted 200 times!

Let me take a minute before we get to the outfit pics to say tomorrow is my Try It Tuesday linkup, where you can link up with a post about something you've been inspired to try! Get those posts ready, I'd love to have you join in! My inspirations usually come from Pinterest, because I pin like mad and then don't actually ever do them, but your inspiration could be from another blog, a magazine, or a photo you ripped from a catalog! And it could be anything - a recipe, an outfit, a home DIY project, a hair style - anything! The button and code are in my sidebar if you'd like to participate.

Now, on to the outfit.

Guys, I love a good scarf. I own waaaaay too many. But I wear them. A lot. No matter the temperature!

I just noticed this second that the bottoms of these jeans look ridiculous here. Sorry. My bad.

Top: Old (I can't remember where from) | Jeans: Gap (old) | Scarf: Ebay

Bracelets: InPink

Sweater: Abercrombie - I'm pretty sure I had this sweater my freshman year of college.

Earrings: Target

[Life] Crazy Little Thing Called Love

Today is a super special day. Not because it's Friday, or because I have something special going on today. It's because it's October 19th. October 19th? What's so special about October 19th, you ask? October 19th, 7 years ago, I went on my very last first date.

That's right, 7 years ago I went on my first date with this guy:

Taken November 2005 - WOW we look young!!!

It was 2005; I was 24 and he was 25. He took me to the Cheesecake Factory. He drove a red Mustang (I had a blue one!) and wore a shirt that was nice and tight on his ginormous biceps. It was a striped Abercrombie polo. He ordered a strawberry daiquiri, and I laughed. He got ketchup on his arm, and I laughed. He told me he was a vegetarian - and I laughed. Until I realized he was serious. I tried to kiss him when he dropped me off - and he laughed, as he pulled away when I went in for the kiss. That denial is still a running joke 7 years later.

One thing I remember so vividly in the years since then was how much I laughed and smiled that night. It's like my heart already knew what it would take me nearly 18 months to figure out - I had met my match. My equal. My partner. My love.

In fall of 2007, he proposed.

In fall of 2008, we had our first wedding, in India.

In spring of 2009, we got married again.

In spring of 2010, we bought a house. And got a Lexi-Lou.

It's amazing to me how the years have flown now. 7 years since we started dating. 5 since we got engaged. 4 since we got married in India. 3.5 since we got married in the US. 2.5 since we bought our house and got our Smooshasaurus Lex. And still going strong. Hubby, I am so, so lucky to have you in my life. 7 down, and here's to 70 more.

2007, camping

2008, Rockefeller Center

2008, Gatlinburg

2009, wedding

2009, honeymoon in Jamaica

2010, Pittsburgh

2011, corn maze

LOVE YOU HUBS!!!

[Shopping] Another Round of "Did I Buy It?"

Let's take a look at what I've tried on lately, shall we?

Top from Old Navy. Did I buy it?

Nope. Thought the material was a little too clingy.

Polka dot sweater from Old Navy. Buy?

Yep! Loved this sweater and this color in particular.

Green polka dot sweater from Old Navy. Did I get a second one in a second color?

Nope. I only need one of these sweaters and I was trying to decide which color worked better with my coloring!

Target mint green button down. If you've read my fall wishlist post, you know what I did with this one...

Didn't buy it. It was too tight in the chest. And going up a size made it a giant balloon around my waist.

Sheer plaid button down, also Target. Did I get it?

Yep! I thought it was cute and it was less than $10!!! You may still be able to find this one on the clearance rack.

Target pink pencil skirt. Buy?

YES! Skirts are one thing I am really lacking in my wardrobe. I don't have many. So when I found this one for $6.88, I grabbed it!

Mint blouse from Old Navy. Buy?

At first, no.  I wasn't sure I loved it. But when I looked back over these pictures, I realized it was a lot more flattering that I originally thought. And you might have seen this top in the pictures from my Grandmother's 90th birthday party!

Mustard striped top: yay or nay?

Yay! I went specifically for this top and it was the last one in my size.

Chevron top. Buy or no buy?

No buy. I didn't love it but didn't hate it. I think this picture makes it look better than it really did in person.

White tank top from Old Navy. Buy?

Nope. I love this top - I have it in blue and was looking for something similar in white like this - but the only size they had was a large, which is what I'm wearing above. It was entirely too big in the waist. I kept an eye out for a medium but never did find one.

Navy top with red polka dots. What do you think?

I loved the pattern - but not the fit. This picture makes the top look like it fits a bit better than it really did.

How about a green preppy tank?

Ugh. And here we have what happens when you have a big chest. I think certain tank top cuts and prints can make you look massive up top - and this is one of them. i thought the way the tank armholes cut in made my  chest and shoulders look huge in comparison to the rest of my body.

A grey tee? You know this answer if you've seen my wish list.

Winner! Loved the way this tee draped - and for $10 this Gap tee was a winner! Actually, I wish I had picked it up in a few more colors.

What have you tried on lately?

[OOTD] Remix?

This shirt has made an appearance on the blog already - here.

I was hesitant to post this because as I was preparing to, I came to the realization that this outfit is nearly identical.

If all you change are your shoes and accessories...can you still say it's a remix? I mean....the jeans are a different pair...and they're not cuffed....but they're still skinny jeans with the same top.

Top: Old Navy | Jeans: City Streets via  JCPenney | Shoes: Shoe Carnival | Earrings: Won in a giveaway | Necklace: old

So...remix? Or no? :)