LACEY BUSINESS - 30X30 - Day 12

Purple Lace Tunic: F21 - Similar Here - $29   //   Pants: LC by Lauren Conrad - Similar Here - $45 //   

Boots - Same Here - c/o OnlineShoes.com - $160   //   Scarf: Gifted - Similar Here - $24  

Do you ever feel like you've gotten to the point where you feel just utterly overwhelmed? Like there are 5,406 things on your plate and you just need a bigger freakin' plate. That's how i've been feeling. The advice that I always give to others who have told me they felt this way is to make a list, and cross things out -even the small things. "This will help you feel accomplished and therefore encourage productivity!" I should really learn to listen to myself. There are a number of things that I want to accomplish this year, and I think I need to start doing them and get the ball rolling. I should also stop binge "Netflix-ing" (Webster, is this a word? It should be.) I guess the first step is to make a list... good thing I bought that pretty Kate Spade planner.

Any suggestions for getting things done? How do you organize your life? Suggestions are appreciated!
Linking up with Karly Kim & Style Elixir

PRETTY IN PURPLE

Lace Tunic: F21 - Same Here or Similar - $30
Herringbone Style Skirt: F21 -  Similar Here - $35
Belt: F21 - Similar Here - $4
Heels: Guess - Similar Here - $50 


The holidays are often regarded as a time for travel. I've always considered myself a traveler. I enjoy seeing other parts of the world and experiencing the life of the locals by eating their foods, attending the festivals, and always asking them for the best places to see. When you read that, chances are that you agreed with me. Who doesn't want to consider themself someone who loves to travel? Everyone loves to travel - but there is a difference.

What people don't like to talk about is how heinously frightening it is to be in a new place and know no one. What happens when you can't speak the language or if you need to see a doctor and don't have the proper paperwork to be seen? Would that injection even be legal in the U.S.? The closest I have ever been to living in another country is when I spent 6 weeks in Spain about two years ago. And while it was beautiful, it doesn't count. I was surrounded by American students, ate pizza a few times a week, and was in the safe haven of a very lofty dorm. Real travelers have the semi-permanent trips when you spend months, maybe years abroad. You befriend the locals, the ones who come over to your home (not hotel) and teach you how to use the unfamiliar market vegetables to make a signature local dish. The dish which you will probably spend hours making and ultimately hate because your taste buds were never ready for that many flavors mixed together. That's travel.

I am terrified of living in another country. Visiting yes, but make that a roundtrip ticket please?
Linking up with All Things Thursday, Lovely Thursdays, What I Wore to Work, Three-Fer Thursday,Working Girl Style,Tres-Chic Fashion & The Tiny Heart

PURPLE LACE TUNIC: Fall Fashion for Less

Lace Tunic - F21 - Same Here or Similar - $30

Black Leggings - F21 - Similar Here - $4

Boots: c/o Online Shoes - Same or Similar - $43


You may remember this tunic from my 5 Style Necessities post a few weeks ago, and while I was rounding up my picks for you -- I had to get this one for me. The length is a bit long which isn't necessarily bad because I do enjoy being able to pull a cute top over leggings. Voila! However, the beautiful lace detail makes me want to  be able to tuck this top into a skirt for a more business casual look and my gut tells me that the excess fabric will make it look bulky. 

My favorite way to accessorize a simple look like this is with few bold pieces of jewelry. I opted for a thicker gold hoop earring and love the way it accents the purple in the top. 

I can't wait to play with this tunic more and hopefully it comes back in stock so you all can pick one up too!

Linking up to Glitz & Gold,Her & Nicole , Tiny Heart, Mix & Match, Everyday Finance, Working Girl Style,
Mr & Mrs Momma, What I'm Loving & Tres-Chic Fashion