It was 90degrees today. Jealous? Don't be. Chase and I don't have air conditioning or a pool so we suffer except when I'm at work (where there's air conditioning, but still no pool, boooo) so Chase just suffers.
Reader Question: Cowl neck top
3/30/2011
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Cara emailed me asking how to style this top from Kohl's:
I bought a shirt that I love, but I'm not too sure how to style it. Long sleeved shirt underneath? What kind of necklace-if any?When I first saw it, I thought it had an athletic/sporty flair to it, which I personally am not a fan of (see my post on sneakers here). But at the same time it looks comfy so I tried to go for a comf and relaxed looks incorporating current trends.
with a long sleeve underneath - I chose stripes to go against the stripes in the cowl neck top. I think a solid color would be too bold for this shirt so I'd go for similar neutral gray tones or pink. White would be good too. I personally wouldn't wear a necklace with it because of the strings. That's just me though. I suppose you could wear a choker-type necklace or even a long pendant necklace.
Nothing New
3/29/2011
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There's something so classic about all black with stripes. But it's nothing new... It looks a lot like this outfit. I like this one better. Mostly because of my new sunnies from Penney's. I like that they're big. I need big glasses for my big face. Proportion.
Hey Grandma
3/28/2011
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blue dress,
clog sandals,
gold necklace,
outfits,
tan trenchcoat
I thrifted this dress a couple weeks ago but it was like an XXXXXXXL. Something about it appealed to me so I got it. Then it sat in my sewing corner for that time until I finally decided to tackle it a couple days ago. After five hours (really... I'm so serious.), this is what I got! I forgot to upload the before pic and I'm too tired (read: lazy) to do it now so I'll show you tomorrow, maybe.
Rule Breaking Monday!
3/28/2011
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This week my favorite rule breaking outfit is Bri's from 49 Dresses. She did a double belt! Definitely need to try that. If you have an outfit from this past week where you broke your styling rules, link up here every Monday and you could be featured! Tip: you'll have a better chance if you explain what rule you broke and why.
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When it rains, it pours. And then it stops.
3/26/2011
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black leggings,
blue scarf,
gray sweater,
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pink bag,
yellow raincoat
Last night I "went to bed" at 7pm and woke up at 2am. Then I watched Netflix for three hours and made myself go back to sleep at 5am. And then I woke up today at 11am. I basically had two nights of sleep in one day. I don't know why I told you. I just thought it was really weird. I'm still waking up.
Another okay outfit
3/24/2011
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black jacket,
boyfriend jeans,
brown heels,
orange necklace,
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sponsor,
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Not really a fan of this outfit today...especially in these pictures. I look frumpy from too much bagginess on top and the bottom. But I had to! It was fat day! I even wore my Lipo in a Box underneath! Help me, skinny fairy! I don't think these shoes really helped either. The cuffs just shorten my already short legs. Blahblahcomplaincomplain. Mylifesucks.
Win this lace skirt! (CLOSED)
"j.e.m. apparel was born out of [one girl's passion] for affordable and timeless clothing and accessories." {source} Basically, Jenny Mauk and I are like best friends. The first time I saw her website and the clothes she had selected for her online boutique, I was pretty sure I had found my style soulmate. Everything is clean, crisp, simple, feminine, and affordable...just like me. Check out her website and tell me we aren't soulmates... Srsly. If you see something you like, enter CLOTHEDMUCH15 to get 15% off until 5/31.
What the rain..
3/23/2011
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clog sandals,
flared jeans,
gray buttondown shirt,
outfits,
red beanie,
sponsor,
tan trenchcoat
There is no point in having a nice lens when you can't use it. Looks like I have to revert to the basic lens for the tripod pics. Why does everything bad happen to me?
What's that on your head?
3/21/2011
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black flats,
blue shirt,
boyfriend jeans,
orange necklace,
outfits,
tan trenchcoat
How do you like mah hurr? I don't really talk like that. I was inspired by Rebecca's crown braid. I wish "inspired" meant "the same as" but it doesn't because I'm incompetent when it comes to my hair, which is why it's always boring straight or wavy. Anyway, she has a tutorial here. Check it out. Try not to make me feel too stupid because I can't get it.
Rule Breaking Monday!
3/21/2011
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rule breaker
I decided to start an additional element to Rule Breaking Monday. It's going to feature my favorite rule breaking outfit from the previous week! Last week's winner is Lidi at Eclectic Flair. She mixed lace with polka dots and I love how it came out. If you have an outfit from this past week where you broke your styling rules, link up here every Monday and you might be featured! I may accept briberies in cookies.
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New lens to show off my new necklace
3/20/2011
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clog sandals,
gray sweater,
green skirt,
orange necklace,
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Um, I wore the sweater again. I'm not gross. I just like it a lot. Okay, I might be a little gross too.
Over the weekend but really only pictures from today
3/20/2011
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brown boots,
gold necklace,
gray sweater,
outfits,
tan bag
As you guys know, my brother is here visiting for a few days. So far we've shopped and ate like a bajillion times. It was awesome. Exhibit A is below: a bacon-wrapped hot dog at L.A. Fashion District. Delish. I wanted a second one but Chase said no.
Reader Question: "Ugly" Clothes
3/19/2011
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I'm out having crazy rockstar party fun with Chase and my brother (the one who just got back from a two-year Mormon mission in Spain) so I scheduled this post for Ellen who sent me an email asking how to wear these three items she had sitting in her closet:
I have come to you for help with an ugly piece of clothing I own! Actually, I have three. I was wondering what I can wear with these pieces and I know you must have some creative ideas. Please make me not regret buying the grey top. I have absolutely no idea what to wear with it because it's just so ugly. I've also attached a picture of a green vintage vest. That was hand-made by by mom. And the last one is another vest. That's my mom's.
For Japan With Love
3/17/2011
I am participating in the bloggers day of silence tomorrow "to raise awareness and respect and acknowledge the devastation going on in Japan." {source} If you're wondering what you could do, pray for Japan. Be grateful for what you have - your life, your home, your family, your friends. I'll be back on Saturday, lovelies.
Kiss me - I might be Irish but probably not
3/17/2011
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green skirt,
outfits,
striped shirt,
tan trenchcoat,
yellow necklace
Gap Give & Get
3/17/2011
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shopping
Hey... Look what popped up in my inbox yesterday! It's that time again. Get 30% off all Gap, Inc. brands today through Sunday. Click on the image below to print your coupon.
Here are my two (of many) faves from Gap:
A little bit of JCrew in my life
3/16/2011
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black flats,
boyfriend jeans,
gray shirt,
green cardigan,
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pearl necklace
Not really. I am actually not wearing anything from J.Crew here. I have failed in life.
The second Q&A (a year later)
3/16/2011
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clothes stuff
I was looking at your "closet inventory" and realizing that most of your clothes (with a few exceptions) are under $20 a piece. Where/How do you find all your good deals? - Lkatpetterson1) Patience. 2) I don't go shopping very often. 3) My limit for most items (with the exception of shoes, pants, and coats) is $20 so if it's over that I won't even bother justifying it.
What are your top three clothing stores to shop at? - Sweetpea
I love H&M, Zara, and Gap! But mostly the first two! Gap has been too simple and bland for me lately.
Now that you have a FT job and you and the hubs are settled in LA, do you think you'll be able to spend more $ on fashion? Do you have a budget for how much you spend? - eclecticflair
Honestly... I have been indulging myself a little more.. But I also got rid of a lot of my things as well. So it could be the mix of those two. But realistically... no. I don't actually have any more spending money than I did before because grad school is so gosh darn expensive and takes up a bulk of my income. So to answer your question, I do not have a budget.
Has your sense of style remained consistent throughout your life? - Evelina
No! Definitely not. My style is constantly changing and evolving. Sometimes I even look back at what I wore the week before and can't believe I wore it out in public.
Where do you find knee length dresses, and skirts for cheap? - Vanessa
Lots of patience... and I make some of my skirts on my own. I'm also short so that kind of helps.
Closest to a ballerina I'll ever be
3/15/2011
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black flats,
black skirt,
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white shirt,
yellow necklace
How do you like my new layout? I LOVE IT. OMG. I'M SO AMAZING. I got bored with my other layout and just had an uncontrollable itch to fix it up that I skipped the gym again! My priorities are obviously dead on.
Get your questions in...
3/15/2011
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I think it's time I did another Q&A post. I did one early last year so at this rate I'll answer your questions....never. So this is your one time opportunity to ask that question burning in your bosom...or not, whatever. It can be anything...unless it's creepy or offensive. Ask away and depending on how many I get I'll try to answer them tomorrow! Ready, set, go!
Slimmin'
3/14/2011
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boyfriend jeans,
clog sandals,
crystal necklace,
gray buttondown shirt,
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So as you guys know with my job the food is abundant and I inevitably gained weight...8lbs to be exact. That's a lot for a little girl like me. It's not like I feel fat though. I feel great when I'm naked but once I put on clothes that fit my 8lb lighter frame I feel fat. So I've come to the conclusion that instead of trying to squeeze into skinny jeans and lamenting about my sausage thighs, I'm going to need some new clothes. So I got these slim boyfriend jeans over the weekend. And they make me feel amazing. WINNING.
One day sale
3/14/2011
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shopping
I know this is a complete 180 from the last post and I would've waited until tomorrow but it's a one day sale at JCPenney if you use this coupon to save an extra 20% off on sale prices and 30% off regular prices. These are a few things on my list.. AKA I'm buying them tonight when I get home. That means no gym tonight. That's how serious this is.
Pray for Japan
3/14/2011
I don't think it's right not to post something about Japan even though everyone we know on Facebook and Twitter already have. I personally only know a few people in Japan and I THANK GOD they are not directly affected by the devastations. I've stopped reading/watching the news about it because I cry every time I do and it hurts my soul. I was talking to Chase about this yesterday and said, "What else could we do? We can donate money but what else can we do?" Sometimes money just doesn't seem enough. Then I read this article in this month's Ensign (a Mormon magazine) and I felt like it was my little answer from God and I couldn't not share it with you...
To Bind Up the BrokenheartedBy Georges A. Bonnet
In the 1990s my employment with the Church took our family to Africa, where I was assigned to help with relief efforts in Burundi, Rwanda, and Somalia. This was during a devastating period of famine, brutality, and war, and the suffering was overwhelming.
Thousands were in refugee camps. Hundreds of orphaned children lived in rudimentary shelters they constructed themselves. Cholera, typhoid, and malnutrition were ever present. The stench of waste and death added to the hopelessness.
I felt driven to offer all the help I could. The Church worked with the International Committee of the Red Cross and other organizations, but I couldn’t help wondering sometimes if our efforts were making a difference in the face of such widespread atrocity and tragedy. It was hard to shake feelings of helplessness and discouragement, and often when I retired for the night, I cried.
It was during this discouraging time that a familiar passage took on a deeper dimension for me. Citing Isaiah, it tells us that the Savior was “anointed to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that were bound” (D&C 138:42).
I had seen and spoken with many people who were “brokenhearted” in the most striking ways. They had lost their loved ones, homes, and peaceful way of life. And yet many of them showed signs of having been “bound up.” For instance, often when we approached a makeshift home, its inhabitants would ask, “Will you pray with us?” The people seemed to find happiness and peace in making supplications to the Lord.
Of course, we cannot look for the impact of the Atonement only in this life. It also comes after. I know there is redemption for the dead and resurrection for all because of the Savior. The pain we experience in this life—however extreme—will be removed and healed through the Atonement.
Mormon and Moroni, who lived in times of great slaughter and death, wrote about having hope anchored in a loving God whose mercy and justice surpass all understanding (see, for instance, Moroni 7:41–42). Studying these prophets’ statements bolstered my own faith. When I wondered if our efforts were making a difference, I felt assurance that the Savior’s grace is the ultimate redemptive power. Our best efforts may be limited, but His are infinite and eternal.
There’s no doubt that the world’s conditions create many forms of despair, but none are beyond the reach of the Redeemer to heal. All of us can have the sure hope that through the Atonement of Christ our heartscan be bound up and made whole. With this knowledge, I could go on in my work, knowing that His efforts always succeed.
All of us can have the sure hope that through the Atonement of Jesus Christ our hearts can be bound up and made whole.
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Rule Breaking Monday!
3/14/2011
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Happy Rule Breaking Monday! Do you have an outfit from this past week where you broke your styling rules? Then link up here every Monday!
Some stuff I did over the weekend
3/13/2011
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Hey, guys... Sorry I haven't posted for like a year. I haven't had time until now because I was busy having crazy rockstar party fun all weekend....if crazy rockstar party fun means dinner (Johnny Rockets) and a free movie (The Adjustment Bureau) on Friday and running, washing the car, shopping, Mexican food (see below), and grocery shopping on Saturday. We've never had a more exciting weekend. Truly.
Copycat x 4
3/10/2011
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This dress has gotten shorter. Or I've gotten taller. Or I'm more aware of my exposed knees. Whatever it is, I needed something underneath to cover my immodesty...so I pulled a Kjrsten&Anna, Tessa, and Ashley. These ladies are amazing at layering longer skirts underneath shorter dresses and skirts. Learn from them...now me too.
Latter Day Saints in Fashion?
3/10/2011
I recently came across these Mink Pink Latter Day Saints pieces online and my first thought was they spelled Latter-day Saints wrong. Then my second thought was should I be offended? I'm not really because of their incorrect spelling. (Yes, I'm a prude.) The items look very prairie-like...which is not my style so I don't care for them. What about you, my fellow Mormons... Are you offended by these namesake pieces? Do you like the style? And for my non-Mormon friends, does this give you a misconceived perception of Latter-day Saints?
Got my dots on
3/09/2011
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Wore my dots today in support of EBEW. If you don't know what that is, you're not a legit fashion blogger...
What my lips are loving right now...
3/09/2011
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My sister got me this MAC lip conditioner for my birthday 5 months ago (Yes, I will still accept belated birthday wishes.) and I just busted it out a couple of weeks ago. It is like silk on your lips, ladies!
(what a naughty name for a lip balm...)
The Bag That Will Travel
3/08/2011
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blue blazer,
gold necklace,
outfits,
tan bag,
white shirt
Le Mode sent me this bag as another fashion blogger chain project! It is the Traveling Paths Bag. Next I am handing it off to Mara! So check out her blog in a few days. I guess you can now if you want to..
Reader Question: Funky & Punky Formal
3/08/2011
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This is Rikki. She sent me an email asking what she should wear to a formal banquet. Then I got jealous that I wasn't invited. Her personality is a mix of funky and punk and she loves to make a statement with her clothing. My kind of girl! This is the ModCloth dress she picked out. Totes adorbs!! I've never done funky-punky before because I'm not cool so if I'm totally off my game for this post now you know why... Sorry in advance, Rikki!
When I first saw the dress, I thought COLOR...and LOTS of it! For me I see two ways to work with color: make it the statement piece and revolve neutral pieces around it or compete with it using MORE color!
I'm an LDS blog star!
3/08/2011
I've been featured on LDSLiving as one of their LDS Blog Stars along with some of my favorite bloggers: DesignMom, rockstar diaries, A LITTLE SUSSY, say YES! to hoboken, C.Jane, Enjoy It, and nienie. BIG names, BIG people. Not like they're fat, but like they're a big deal. So now I'm a big deal. But I already knew that. Check it out here!!!
Androgynously Female
3/07/2011
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clog sandals,
gray trousers,
maroon scarf,
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white shirt
Heyyy....... (That was my excitement dissolving..) I'm just so tired right now. I worked out my butt for like two hours straight at the gym tonight so I need someone to massage it. Don't worry... I wasn't asking you. I'm not that weird.
Rule Breaking Monday!
3/07/2011
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Happy Rule Breaking Monday! Do you have an outfit from this past week where you broke your styling rules? Then link up here every Monday!
Breakin da rules x2
3/06/2011
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This is what I wore to church today...which is why my skirt is super wrinkled...and I don't iron...ever...okay...maybe like once every couple of months...I do it all at once...too many elipses?...possibly...okay...yes...I'll stop...starting.......now.
First getting-to-know-you of March
3/05/2011
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...is what today is. You didn't know it was a national holiday? Well, it is now. Sorry for skipping this most important feature on my blog last month. I checked back and I only did ONE getting-to-know-you post in February! Unacceptable. It wasn't my fault. Okay, partially. I did one the first week.. The second Saturday was Chase's birthday. During the third weekend, we went to San Diego and I didn't bring my laptop. Worst. decision. ever. And last Saturday I went to that Banana-2 Conference and I had to do an outfit post and then I was too burnt out to do another post. So, see? Not my fault.
For today's segment, my question is what is your typical day like? I got this idea from Nicole. She is doing a segment on her blog called Photo Job Shadow so email her if you want to join in on her fun project! I'd also love to see!!
When I leave the house in the morning, I wake up Chase so he can take my picture. Isn't he a sweetheart? Well, he is. The days when he leaves earlier for school, I go up to our rooftop and use our trusty (so far) tripod. When we take our pictures, my car is usually within arm distance so I can hop in and zoom away and Chase is left in the dust.
Let's pretend-walk together..
3/04/2011
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gold necklace,
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maxi dress,
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I wore this today. K, see ya.
Bummer Weather
3/03/2011
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gray sweater,
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So this is kind of what I wore today. I kind of like it. This sweater is super warm and cozy so it was a bummer it was such a nice day today because it ruined my whole outfit. I had to take my sweater off at work so nobody got the full essence of my outfit. Totally ruined my day.
In Theory...
3/02/2011
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black jeans,
blue sweater,
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tan bag,
white buttondown shirt
Today's outfit was one of those that look amazing in your head but then once you put it on and take a picture of it, you want to burn your clothes. But definitely not my J Brands...and my white button-down...and I guess Chase's sweater...might as well save my cheap flats too. That was how I felt all day today. I should probably stop wearing men's clothes... I'm sure my husband would appreciate it if I looked like a girl more often.
Some Korean BBQ with my blog crush
3/01/2011
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flared jeans,
gray coat,
green necklace,
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polkadot shirt,
sponsor
K, this is going to be another short one because I got the Tuesday blues. I'm not making it up. It's realish. It might be because Chase suggested we take a nap at 9:30pm. Who takes a nap after 9?? It's not like we're hardcore partiers and stay up until 12am.. (I am now.)
Banana Street Style
3/01/2011
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street style
Recap: This past Saturday I went to an Asian-American conference called Banana 2. (It's only derogatory if white people use it.) (Just kidding.) (Actually, I'm not really sure so don't call any Asian that...yet.) The biggest beauty trend I saw at the conference was black eyeliner. ...I told you I wasn't Asian enough.
I met tons of people there...like Barbara. I just absolutely loved what she wore and subsequently made her pose for me. I mean, a fur vest UNDER a blazer? I've never heard of such a thing! I like it. Now I need a fur vest.
