Floral Skater Girl OOTD

trying to work on my poses...and failed lol

top: Bisou Bisou / Skirt: Mossimo / Shoes: BCBGeneration (similar, pump version) / Earrings: BCBGeneration (love these) / Bag: Asos

Happy Memorial Day! I am so happy to have a much needed day off of work. I did the whole cookout thing yesterday so I will spend today relaxing, checking out Netflix, and (over)indulging on leftovers.  

What are your Memorial Day plans? Enjoy the day! 

BFSC Recap and Voting!

Last week I posted my final looks for the Big Fat Summer Challenge. Here is a recap of all my challenge looks:

Now comes the exciting part: Voting! Over at Jasifer Lions Club there is a poll for readers to vote for the finalist whose looks you love the most. I would appreciate it if you head over to Jasifer's blog and vote for me! Be sure to check out the other fab ladies who participated in the challenge too :)

Finishing the Big Fat Summer Challenge!

Long time no post! I have been so busy packing and moving into my new home that I've had no time to blog, and really haven't done anything with my hair or worn anything besides t-shirts and leggings.  The first chance I got to go out and put on "real" clothes I decided to dress up and fulfill the "wear something that's Hi-Lo" challenge:

BFSC: Something I Normally Wouldn't Wear

When I started the Big Fat Summer Challenge, I had no idea what I would put together for the "wear something you normally wouldn't wear" task- especially given the fact that so many of the other tasks were thins I wouldn't normally wear anyway ; )   

Taking a cue from other bloggers, I decided to shop my closet to hopefully uncover some items I had forgotten I purchased, or things that were too small, that I can fit again!  Well lo and behold, I found this sheer top (new with tags) that I bought on a whim from Charlotte Russe. I NEVER wear anything sheer, and I am a camisole queen, so it is especially rare for me to wear this top with no camisole!

Oh and colored jeans? Wouldn't normally wear those either! LOL

Top: Charlotte Russe / Jeans: NY & Company / Heels: DSW / Clutch: Steve Madden / Neckace: World Market / Earrings: Avon / Bangles: JCPenney

To see my past BFSC looks, click the "Big Fat Summer Challenge" link in the right column, or click here. 

Asos Haul + BFSC Bodycon Outfit

After months of "window shopping" at Asos.com, I finally made my first purchase. I bought three dresses on sale for $50 total, and I've worn two of them already this week!

The first one is a white shirt-dress that kept me cool in the 100-degree temperature this past weekend.

Dress: Asos / Belt: JC Penney / Flats: Red Camel (Purchased from Belks) / Earrings: Body Shop / Sunglasses: TJ Maxx

The next is a striped bodycon dress that fits into the BFSC challenge!

Dress: Asos / Sandals: Madden Girl / Sunglasses: JCPenney 

To see my past BFSC looks, click the "Big Fat Summer Challenge" link in the right column, or click here. 

BFSC: High Waisted Bottom

Another week, another BFSC look! 6 down, only 4 more to go!

I fell in love with these colored shorts when I saw them in JCPenney and had to stop myself from picking them up in every color. The rise on the shorts are not super-duper high, but it is high enough to cover my belly button (although they have gotten a little loose and slip down a little since I started doing Insanity workouts LOL).  

Tank, Belt: Old Navy / Shorts: JCPenney / Necklace: Sears / Sandals, Purse: Nine West

BFSC: Cropped Top

So I'm proud to say I can cross out the cropped top on the BFSC challenge list! This was one of the challenges I was most worried about, but as hot as it has been lately, I almost want to walk around with the belly out! (j/k!) I originally bought this cropped cardigan to wear over spaghetti-strapped dresses to make them more work appropriate, but in playing around in my closet I figured out it looks good with a maxi skirt!

 

Cropped Cardigan: Old Navy / Maxi Skirt: Belk's / Sandals: Seychelles / Necklace: Sears / Bracelet: World Market

BFSC: Wear Something Strapless

I'm back from the beach with another BFSC look! I should have worn more strapless clothing last week to avoid tan lines but oh well, I have the rest of the summer to get the perfect bronze look :)

Dress: Gap (old) / Necklace: Target / Sandals: MIA (purchased from Marshalls) / Purse: Nine West

Beach Day 1 + BFSC: Wear A Maxi

No words, just pics :)

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Big Fat Summer Challenge: Who Wears Short Shorts?

Here's another look for the Big Fat Summer Challenge!

Big Fat Summer Challenge: Something Sleeveless

This is my first look from the Big Fat Summer Challenge.  I have no problem showing my arms so this was one of the easier challenges. I wore this out to lunch with my fiancé over the weekend. It was super hot out but this cute little skirt kept me cool.  

Tank: Old Navy / Skirt: Banana Republic / Belt: Belks (came with a dress) / Sandals: Nine West / Wristlet: Target / Bracelet: World Market 

Side Note: I need to go accessory shopping.  I sometimes shy away from necklaces because my neck breaks out easily with some cheaper materials and  because I usually opt for big earrings and don't want a necklace to compete with them. But, now that I have this new hair my ears are completely covered so I need some necklaces to add the drama around my face.  I also want a headpiece like the ones featured here.

*Just as a reminder, here are the rules for the challenge:

I Joined the Big Fat Summer Challenge!

I've decided to join the Big Fat Summer Challenge created by Jennifer of  Jasifers Lions Club blog.  Between now and July 31st, participants have to create looks featuring summer trends and showing a little skin ;) Here are the rules:

I have to admit some of the challenges make me a little nervous (particularly the cropped top and the 2-piece bikini) but I'm going to try to push myself out of my comfort zone...after all,  I did just conquer my feelings about wearing shorts! LOL!

If you're up to the challenge, it's not too late to get in on the action! Head over to Jasifers Lions Club and start putting your looks together!

What looks will you be wearing this summer? Do you mind showing a little skin? Let me know in the comments!