9.25.12 Gotta love lace...

Today's outfit was brought together by one simple similarity. Lace. My blue pencil skirt has a strip of lace down the sides and the moment I saw it I knew what shirt I could wear with it. My blouse which of course is from TJMaxx :) had the exact strip of lace across the chest. Mixing a solid skirt with a printed top always adds more to any outfit.

 
You can tuck your blouse in or leave it out. Both ways are just as cute, so whatever floats your boat goes. :)

One of my favorite items for the fall and winter besides scarves are TIGHTS!! All of the dresses and skirts you wear during warmer times can still be worn by just throwing on a pair of tights. I love getting mine from Target! $5 a peice for a ton of different colors. :)

9.20.12 who-dey all day everyday!!

Today I wanted to be comfy and casual at work so i went straight for a pair of black leggings. In my thoughts leggings are a girls best friend. You can lounge around in them or dress them up for any occasion. Here i picked a fun, blousy top to dress up this outfit for work. A great pair of brown boots then throw on a scarf and you have a perfect outfit. Simple but extremely cute and comfortable. :)

9.15.12 Sarah's Country Picnic Baby Shower

My inspiration for my sisters baby shower started with one photo. This photo is how Sarah and Scott told both sets of parents that they were expecting a bundle of joy. Once seeing the photo I just ran with the idea of a country picnic baby shower that was shabby chic with a gender neutral color scheme.

I hand made everything you see in this picture. The banner was very simple to make and can be done by anyone. I choose scrapbook paper that tied into my theme and colors. Once I had the paper I cut out pennants, wrote out the words needed, whole punched the corners, and then ran ribbon all the way through. The picture frames I bought in plain white but decorated them myself. Using sharpie paint markers I was able to create a frame that matches the decor of the nursery and decoration for the shower. Of course I wanted to display the picture that was my inspiration for all to see. I also hand made the pinwheels and had so much fun doing that. I just googled directions and found out how simple it really was to make my own instead of buying them. I was able to pick colors and patterns that would fit perfectly with the theme.

The beverage stand was a huge hit! With your choice of Lemonade, Iced Tea, Water or a Margarita people had plenty to choose from but not too much for me to handle making. I used the same paper as the banner to make small pennants on each beverage dispenser showing what each drink was. Mason jars were lined up in the center with yellow and green striped straws for each person to use for thier drink. As you see I had more pinwheels on the beverage table to continue to pull it all together. The pom poms were very easy to create and only 7 bucks for all three of them. I had glass pitches in the corners that were filled with fake lemons. These are actually pitchers that sit in my kitchen on a daily basis so no cost at all to me. :)  

A great diaper cake is easy to make, a great decorating piece, and a great gift all at the same time. The cowboy hat and boots were something that I wanted to showcase since they are sooooo cute. Once I bought them I knew they would serve perfectly for the cake topper. Using a receiving blanket to cover the center tier fits perfect and much cuter than just diapers. Setup right next to the diaper cake were large mason jars filled with lemon slices and daisies. I also used the same paper for the banner to tie small pennants around the mason jar. This might have ended up becoming my favorite decoration at the shower. I even took these home and have them in my kitchen as decoration for now. :) Lastly in this photo you will see the Apple Pie pops that were made as part of the desserts. These were a huge hit along with all of the food.

The Lemonade and Limeade cupcakes were absolutely delicious and went so well with theme and colors at the shower. Thanks again Amy!

The shower was a huge success and I even booked a party to plan for my moms friend from it. So keep me in mind for any kind of party you are throwing! I have a serious passion for party planning that I need to tap into more. :)

9.12.12 The color of the leaves are changing and so am I...

Fall is in the air and also in my closet. Since it is my favorite time of year I wanted to start off with a fun, colorful, and layered outfit to kick it off right. My maroon skinny jeans fit me so well and were only $16.99 from TJMaxx, gotta love that place! This orange blouse is sheer and light which makes it perfect for a fall afternoon and more! A lightweight scarf is perfect for this time of year also and always adds that final touch to any outfit. My mid-calf combat boots are one of my favorite pairs of boots. They are comfy and casual but with a touch of edginess.

9.8.12 Dressing up the same top

I wanted to show everyone how easy it is to take a cute blouse and dress it up. This blouse is the same blouse I wore on 8.31.12 with the hot pink pants. But instead of pairing the blouse with pants i have paired it with a great sequin mini skirt. This skirt is perfect for a night out on the town. Tucking the blouse into the skirt creates a sexy silhouette. I sure was feeling sexy in this this outfit but classy at the same time. What an amazing night this was.

9.6.12 Feeling frisky again... :)

Downtown Cincinnati felt great today and so did I. In my sunshine yellow shirt i was bright and cheery. This ankle pant is one of my favorite finds. Just hitting at the right spot on my ankle i can pair everything and anything with these pants. The leopard print cami makes this outfit playful but pulls the color scheme together. My heels might look uncomfortable but they actually aren't. Even still a flat or wedge would go perfect!

Today also started my trek around downtown Cincinnati to show you all of the porkopolis flare! :)

Orange ya glad i posted today...

Don't know what was in the air today but i was feeling the orange vibe. From my own outfit to the ones i created online. For my outfit i felt that the sherbet color pallet always goes together even when you think they might not. This outfit makes me crave some ice cream for sure...

I love orraaannngggee...

I love orraaannngggee... by fockeat featuring a shift dress

Oasis shift dress
$51 - oasis-stores.com

Christian louboutin shoes
christianlouboutin.com

Vintage handbag
boutique1.com

Stacking bangle
cwonder.com

Chandelier earrings
torrid.com

Casual dinner date

Casual dinner date by fockeat featuring platform pumps

Bardot ripped jeans
$155 - bardot.com.au

INC International Concepts platform pumps
macys.com

Clutch purse
oqvestir.com.br

9.1.12 Out and about

Going out on the town and feeling bright and fun! This mini skirt is a great length to show off some skin but not too much. I love the very geometric print it has. I picked one color out of the skirt to find a top to match and then another color to match the heels. The owl necklace was a great find to finish off this fun outfit!! Hoot hoot!