3 of 30

I wish I had more time to post! But between running medicine to the elementary school, taking my high schooler to the Dr., afternoon meetings, and the laundry pile...you get it I am sure! Have a GREAT evening everyone! I am going to go see what I can put together for dinner! :)
Top and Belt: Banana Republic, Black Cords: Loft, Necklace: Stella & Dot, Shoes: Guess, Bag: Kate Spade

Future Fashion Blogger

Meet my daughter "L". She is super cute isn't she? After viewing my blog, dressed for school she asks: "Mom, will you take my picture?" Who could say no? I MUST feature her on my blog today as she looks totally adorable! Jeans: Gap, Jacket: Target, Boots: Belk, Scarf: Banana Republic, stolen from her mother's closet!

Craaazaaayness

Well today did not go as planned! I actually spent the day in my running gear. I got dressed only to take this picture. At least I am honest right? Although, now I am kinda mad that this outfit is so cute and I am wasting it on a day I am not out and about! :( BOO! But things happen! Meetings cancelled so I went to chapel with my little girl, ran 4 miles, and started my pick up rounds for early release day! The highlight was digging through vintage jewelry at my favorite jeweler/friend's store! We have a vintage photo shoot on Saturday for our Lakeland Local column, True Style! It is going to be AWESOME! I promise to post links! Now, I have a 2 y/o covered in chocolate begging for a bath! Happy day 2 everyone! Top: BCBG, Jeans: Old Navy, Shoes: Chinese Laundry, Belt: Urban Outfitters, Bag: Betsy Johnson, and Bracelet: Stella & Dot

Day One, FUN!

I was so excited to pick out my day one this morning! After doing the 30 Day dress project I was thrilled that I had so many choices! The day was filled with "Mom duties", bible study, lunch with girlfriends, social media monitoring and PR strategies! Tonight is date night with my 9 year old little girl! I am aiming to spend one on one time with all four of my children at least once a month! Wish me luck! :) This outfit is pretty much all J. Crew down to the tights, I picked it up on vacation! The shoes are Seychelles from Last Call! Watch, Michael Kors, gift from hubs, ring Stella & Dot, necklace (although hard to spot) is vintage from my grandmother!

I think these are "tops"!

Here are my "top" choices! Minus one purple cardigan on the way, with the boots! :)

Bottom Pics: 30 for 30

Well here they are...what will be covering my bottom for 30 days! I am super excited! The only thing missing a pair of Steve Madden boots that are on the way! I have been eyeballing this pair of boots for some time on a number of my favorite fashion bloggers sites! So excited that they are on their way in time for my 30 for 30! Next...the "top" choices!

Shoe Revival

As much as I ADORE the clutch, this outfit started with the shoes after a miracle repair performed by Mr. McFarland, aka the shoe whisperer. These shoes are over 4 years old now, and I will never forget when I purchased them. It was my first trip to Colorado. Michael was working, and with the help of my dear friend Trisha, I was determined to find the Nordstrom Rack that she raved about! I remember driving down the interstate, gripping my cell phone and taking directions from my stylish and super savvy friend. When I made it I was in awe. It was my first visit to Nordstrom Rack. As I strolled down the shoe isle, my heart was beating out of my chest. I couldn't focus, my eyes went crazy with delight. Trisha says she will never forget the excitement in my voice when I called to inform her that I had made it to the promise land. Now I still haven't picked my 30....I better get going!

30 for 30

I did it! I signed up for Kendi's 30 for 30 Challenge! This HAS to be more fun than the 30 Day dress project right? The fun begins February 1st! I better start picking out my 30!

My New Blog Title

Starting out the new year realizing my life needed change, It came to my attention that my blog needed a name. The name that encompasses all that I do came to me this morning when I was "workin' it". I had a meeting this morning, which had to be cancelled due to the fact that my little ones are home very sick. After almost 2 weeks of the lingering cough, I took them to Dr. E. Normally he tells me I am overreacting, it's just a cold, go home. Yesterday, he says: Don't freak...but Kennedy has pneumonia, and Kade is the lucky winner of an ear infection. Five minutes after we got home, I saw the elementary school on the caller id box. I knew what I would hear on the other end, and I was right! Mrs. Hayes, Leanna has a fever, can you come pick her up? So I franticallly called my mother to come to the rescue. So 3 out of 4 kids home. Sick. The 4th and well child was excited all day about a mother son date night that I had planned for just the two of us. I couldn't cancel, and I didn't. Hubs walks in from work and takes over and we were off! Great time, just the two of us and it was much needed. I step in the door and realize I haven't finished the post for our weekly column. I bang that out and send it off, read with hubs for a few minutes and it's off to bed. So this morning, during my devotional time, I realized I was "workin' it". I had to tackle my priorities, cancel my meetings, and love on my sick babies. So what does it mean to "work it"? My translation: Focusing on what is most important, trusting that God will work it out! My life, in all my roles...is a job! So with the strength only He can give, I plan to "work it" one way or another! And because I love it, I will be workin' my wardrobe as well!

If It's Not Scottish it's CRAP!

From the moment I put on my outfit today I couldn't get it out of my head, the old Saturday Night Live skit! I love it! My bestie and I have randomly laughed at this for years! I love you A! I got "lucky" at Lucky Brand in Vegas! I practically stole this top and skirt and I love them! For fun I wore my rain boots today...hubs told me rain all day. He was sadly mistaken, BUT I had fun anyway! Cheers!

Hello from FABULOUS Las Vegas!

When in Vegas right???? I decided to funktify, yes that is my own word, my hair today! I am digging it! I don't change it up at home much because I barely have the time to dry it! Being here alone with my hubby and no one begging me for goldfish crackers or a drink, or help with homework, I can actually have some fun with my "do"! Yesterday I had a fabulous day at the Fashion Show Mall and the Shoppes at Palazzo. I even found a store that featured nothing but vintage couture! Ahhhhmazing! I don't gamble much, so viewing the hotels, eating, going to shows and shopping keep me a happy camper in this fun city! Tonight is dinner at Fix at the Bellagio followed by "O". I am so super excited! So today's outfit is casual fun, top by Banana Republic, Joe's Jeans, gray belt, J. Crew, Stella and Dot vintage link bracelet and black suede riding boots! I am ready to hit the Vegas strip as soon as my husband is done with his shift!

Post Vacay

So I am back, well we have been back. I have been in somewhat of a directionless state. I shared a note through facebook, but as a quick version, basically I feel God telling me to slow down, and spend less time doing all of these busy things in my life. I get, "I don't know how you do it", a LOT! To tell you the truth, I don't do that great a job at everything combined! I have been doing the Master Cleanse over the past 3 days. I am using it as a fast, seeking God and direction. I still don't feel like I have clear direction! I have so many things that I WANT to do, but I am really trying to let God tell me what to do. More and more I feel like that means take a step back. So now comes the hard part, what do I let go of? So I will continue to pray until I have closure! ON a lighter note, here are two of my favs from vacation! One at the Biltmore, and the other one of my favorite outfits of the trip! Hope everyone is having an Oh SO happy new year!

What a Happy Birthday!

What a happy day! 35 is looking pretty good so far! The hubs, kids, and I are in TN in a beautiful cabin. They took me to a pancake breakfast this morning then dropped me off at the spa! No wifi for days..so sorry for the posting delay and lack of photos! They are soon to come!!! Tonight the plan is to put on my dress and hit the town. Well as much hitting as I can do with 4 children!! Hahaha! Over 100 Facebook messages have brightened my day, and voicemail messages from a friend in 4 different personalities really made it special! I have to say my heart is full! I wish I could stay like this, with my family and no interruptions of busy life!!! I miss home, but love the laid back, special time with my family! I am soaking it up and I could not ask for more!!!! Cheers, and Happy New Year!!!!!

Deal With It!

I'm getting deep on you today, sorry. I have a hurt from a past betrayal. I am sure many have been there and I won't get into specifics for now. Some time has passed but it still creeps up on me. When someone asks me "well, have you dealt with it?", I think to myself what does it mean to "deal" with something. Honestly, I don't know. I don't think "dealing" with something means that you are healed. See to me it isn't "dealing" with it, it's making a choice. A daily choice to accept what happened to me, and move on. But that healing could take a long time. Especially if it is a deep betrayal. I don't know why but this morning while running, I was pounding the pavement thinking about the betrayal that I went through. It felt so good just to be mad. Sometimes I really want the offenders to hurt, and then I ask myself, what would Jesus think about that? I am sure that would break his heart. Sometimes I question how we are supposed to accept things because we know that is what He would want us to do. I guess that is why we have to ask him for strength daily. Anyway, the next time someone asks me if I have "dealt" with it...my answer will be no...but I made a choice, and I have to pray and remind myself of that each day to keep myself going!

Beautiful DAY!

What a beautiful day! I found this khaki dress in the very back of my closet! What a surprise! Then using Sydney's scarf and belt tutorial I made it FUN! I love The Daybook! I found her through another favorite blogger of mine, Keira! These girls inspire me! So many ideas, and so much creativity! I LOVE it! I am now a certified fashion blog groupie! :)

So the goal is...to still fit in the dress after the holidays. So much sugar and snacky snacks over the last few weeks combined with limited time to run makes for a possible problem! I have decided I am NOT going to go without, so I figure one sweet a day is my limit! Can I stick to it? We shall see!

In LOVE with Jones Design Company!

I am totally in love with Jones Design Company! What an inspiration! Check out these amazing gift tags that you can download from her site for free! I am loving the special touch these are adding to my gifts!

For the Fun of it!

Being a Florida girl, I do not own a ton of winter clothes. This is why layering comes in to play very often! Today, my choice was rather boring until I threw on a few key accessories! This goes to show you that with a little color and some fun jewelry even your most boring shirt and sweater can be fun and happy!

Closet Renovation, The After!

I am really excited to say this project is done! Although I do not have the closet of my dreams, I did my best to make it functional with the tiny space that I have! I cleared off top shelves for my hats, put a purse rack on the back of my door, bought additional shoe racks, put my boots in my pull out drawers, and clutches in a small basket on top. I am making it a priority to put things away immediately, to hang up items before they pile on the floor, and return shoes to the proper area! I am sure that you can agree, this is a HUGE improvement! :)

Closet Renovation!

I am motivated now more than ever to maximize my closet space. After 30 days in the same dress, it's time to get ready to roll out the un-used fashion! I have a small closet, and when I say small...I mean small! When we bought our house 7 years ago, we were coming from a TINY apartment. We did not take into consideration the total LACK of closet space! Although I am very grateful, I am limited in space. Here are a few before shots...lets see what I can do. I can't believe that I am sharing these, but this is the true mess I am in! If you have any tips PLEASE chime in! I need all of the help I can get!

Cute Boots!

I could not resist letting you in on this sweet deal! I bought these yesterday at Sam's Club of all places! Suede boots in taupe by MIA, they also have black! They are super comfy and under $40.00! That's what I love about Sam's...groceries for them, new boots for me! :)

Workin' IT

Today I am working it! 3 mile run this morning followed by a meeting and now an afternoon photo shoot in downtown Lakeland! I love a simple blazer, and HOT accessories! Makes the simplest look of jeans and a white shirt feel so much more glamourous! This blazer is a find from Gap. I paired it with a Banana Republic white button down, and my Stella & Dot Byblos necklace!