What I Wore Wednesday

May 16, 2012

What I Wore Wednesday

May 16, 2012 By Jamee 7 Comments

I did really well for while keeping up with my What I Wore Wednesday posts but then surgery happened and I haven’t been able to get on the bandwagon since but as I mentioned in my latest favorite pins post, I really need this! My office has been relocated at work and now I seriously see no one except our maintenance guys so between that and feeling less than stellar about myself, I pretty much quit trying. So in efforts to reclaim myself, I’m going to work harder at taking the time to put outfits together because I need this.

I was able to snap pics of two outfits this week. Correction, I was able to get my husband to snap two pictures this week. He hates doing it but until I can convince him to get a full length mirror for our room, its how its got to work!

Outfit #1:

Dress: Old Navy

Demin Jacket & Necklace: Goody’s

Shoes: Yellowbox

Outfit #2:

Top: Old Navy

Jeans: Old Navy

Shoes: Ebay

I know neither outfit is super-exciting by any means but its a start! I love the potential of the striped dress from Old Navy. I’ve found myself trying to stick to more flowy tops and dresses in efforts to hide my weight gain but I definitely think its counterproductive and in reality making me look bigger. I am thinking that maybe adding a fun thick belt might be a way to add some pop and show that I actually do have a waist under there! Thoughts?

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Filed Under: just for fun, style Tagged With: self-esteem, What I Wore Wednesday

May 11, 2012

A Few of My Favorite Pins

May 11, 2012 By Jamee 3 Comments

With bouncing between so many doctors appointments the last week or two, I have had a hard time feeling pretty. Its been more of a blah. So I decided to do what every girl should do: 1- Vow to get back to linking up with What I Wore Wednesday and take more initiative to spend a little more time putting together outfits that make me feel better about myself; and 2- Logged onto Pinterest.

Here are a few of some of my favorite things that caught my eye this week:

source: polyvore.com via Accessory on Pinterest

I sorta have a thing for the chevron pattern these days so that matched with my love of skirts in warm weather makes me adore this outfit! I love the boho-chic accessories and the pop of green as well! I wish I had the hair too!

source: polyvore.com via Tyra D on PinterestLove the mix of colors in this one! I love gray and yellow and while I’m usually not a fan of navy, I really like it in this combo!

source: polyvore.com via Megan N on Pinterest

The only thing I would change about this outfit would be that the shorts would need to be longer! I would be quick to throw on flip-flops with these but I love the show they have paired with it!

source: nailstah via Shell Things on Pinterest

This polish would look great the the outfit pictured above! White and turquoise just screams summer to me! Anyone else?

source: lindseyholder.com via Jamee M on Pinterest

These short hair tips are getting my through my frustrating awkward-in-between-want-to-chop-off-all-my-hair stage! Need to stick to my guns for my bucket list!

What are some of your favorite things you’ve pinned this week?

Filed Under: just for fun, style Tagged With: fashion, Pinterest, random, self-esteem

May 6, 2012

Abby’s Party Day

May 6, 2012 By Jamee 1 Comment

Abby had really been looking forward to her birthday party. I had really been looking forward to her birthday party. This was the first year that she actually realized what a birthday was and what the party was about so she was really, really looking forward to it. She wanted a Tangled party so that is what we set out to do! I scoured Pinterest for ideas. We invited her friends from school and church.

Then last weekend happened and as much as I tried to fight it, we realized that a big party would not have been in the best interest for anyone. I cried and felt so guilty. I felt like a failure as a mom and worried that Abby would be so mad.

made the call to cancel her party but still have our family come to town and have a more-laid back gathering at our house.

Saturday morning came and I honestly don’t think Abby even noticed the difference. My parents, sister, and niece came down from Virginia for the weekend and John’s parents and brother came in from two hours away. It was an amazing day. To save on stress, we ordered a deli tray and a fruit tray but I made gluten-free cupcakes which turned out delicious!

I had worried that not having a big party would be sad for Abby but when I look at these pictures, I think we made the right decision: