NAVY SHIFT DRESS

NAVY SHIFT DRESS: F21 - SIMILAR HERE - $54   //   RED BRAIDED BELT: F21 - SIMILAR HERE - $11   //   BROWN BOOTIES: F21 - SIMILAR HERE - $68

I've been growing out my hair for as long as I can remember. My hair has always grown slowly, so i've treasured the length since high school. With my wedding only a few month away (oh my gosh!) I am so excited to have my hair beautifully done. However, i'm even more excited for one thing (post wedding) ---my haircut! I've been eyeing the 'clavicut' for months years! It will quite literally be the first thing I do after the wedding - maybe even before the honeymoon.

This post is linked up to:  Style Elixir  // Trend Spin Walking In Memphis In High Heels // More Pieces of Me  // Tremendous Tuesday  // Celebrate Southern  // Confident Twosday  //  All about You 

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THE MESSY CUFF: Olive Jeans

OLIVE JEANS: F21 - SAME HERE - $23   //   BROWN BOOTIES: F21 - SIMILAR HERE - $37  //   BLACK METALLIC SWEATER: EXPRESS - SIMILAR HERE - $25   //   LONG NECKLACE - F21 - SIMILAR HERE - $4   //   SPIKED NECKLACE: F21 - SIMILAR HERE - $8   //   BAG: KATE SPADE - SIMILAR HERE - $200

Whoa, it's been a rough week. I've been in and out of feeling sick all week and can't seem to shake this. The good news it that the weather is finally consistently sweater-weather and being bundled up in public is now acceptable.

I tried two different fall trends in this look. Can you find them? One is the messy cuff. I've mentioned the cuff on my blog before and it wasn't until I went to the Fab'rik denim event, a few weeks ago, that I spoke with other bloggers about methods of cuffing. The messy cuff is made with 2-3 smaller cuffs where you rollup first and then roll halfway down. Here, winging it will work just fine  - but in case you were curious about the different types of cuffs, there is a great tutorial here!

Can you spot my other fall trend?

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GRAND FINALE - 30X30 - Day 30

Mustard Skirt: H&M - Similar Here -  $28   //   Brown Booties: Forever 21 - Similar Here - $35   //   

Top: AEO - Similar Here - $40    //   Leopard Belt - Similar Here - $15

OMG. I did it. Honestly guys, I doubted that this day would ever come - but it has. I did it, 60 30 days, 30 outfits. It's over now and I can re-open my beloved closet. I missed you, oh so much.
BRB. Gonna go burn about 30 pieces of my wardrobe.
See you tomorrow for the great big RECAP post!

TOP 5 OSCAR 2014 MOMENTS - 30X30 - Day 26

Chambray Shirt: GAP - Similar Here & Here - $30   //    Striped Skirt - F21 - Similar Here - $12   //   

Brown Booties: Forever 21 - Similar Here - $35   //   Belt: Fiore - Similar Here - $12

I solemnly swear, that I will not wear this striped skirt or chambray shirt again. As i'm getting into the last 3 days of my 30x30 i'm actually starting to feel... (dare I say it?) nostalgic. It's graduation goggles, I know it. I'm trying to get these last few pairings that i've been planning in to end with a bang. 

Did you guys watch the Oscars? I had to be somewhere around 7-10, so I taped it and avoided all social media in the intrem. Worked out pretty well, that is until CNN & Washington Post started e-mailing me the winners. Regardless I enjoyed the show and here were my top 5 thoughts:

1) Ellen is HILARIOUS. She is my favorite (daytime) talk show by far. She rocked the stage last night, and I died laughing at the pizza debacle.

2) How stunning was Lupita Nyong'o? I can't tell you how much I wanted her to win. Not only did that dress look incredible on her, but she is so poetic. I was thoroughly impressed. 

3) Kicking off the show with Pharell was the best. idea. ever. Someone deserves a raise, whoever made that call. Go you!

4) Jared Leno's speech. Of course stars will thank their agents, directors, and movie teams -- but it is so touching when someone dedicates their entire speech to their family. I was so moved by Jared Leno's speech dedicated to his single mother.

5) Kerry Washington asking for two slices of pizza - Enough. Said.

What did you think about the awards? What was your favorite moment?

POLKA DOT + TEAL - 30X30 - Day 19

Polka Dot Sweater: Forever 21 - Similar Here - $43 // Black Pants: LC at Kohls - Similar Here - $43 // 

Teal Scarf: Gifted - Similar Here - $10 // Brown Booties: Forever 21 - Similar Here - $35

Okay, be honest. I did it - now you tell me what you think. I have never left the house with my hair styled into center part and for the first time I had the courage to photograph it. This glam look has been in style for a little over a year now, but it's one of those that may or may not work for everyone. I have always sectioned myself into #TeamSidePart but I figured that I could try a new look and run it by you guys. I think that if I properly teased the two factions, it could have a bit more oomph. But should I stick to the side or be daring in the middle? What's the verdict?