Stripes Challenge

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    Necklace: Thrifted                                                               Shirt: Old Navy (Similar)
    Jacket: Thrifted                                                                   Tank Top: Gap (Similar)
    T-Shirt: Walmart                                                                  Skirt: Thrifted
    Pants: Gap (Similar)                                                           Tights: Target
    Shoes: ModCloth: BCB Girls (Similar)                                Shoes: Bergners: Laura Ashley (similar)

This week I participated in the stripes challenge over at What I Wore. I wanted to show two very diverse styles one very much in my typical style and one a little out of my comfort zone. I recently purchased/ thrifted the suit jacket and am still pondering ways to style it without getting lost in the shoulder pads. I think pairing it with these skinny capris makes for a nice silhouette.

I would also like to point out that I recognize that these images are shot a little bit later than what I would label "ideal" lighting but sometimes work calls and this week it called for prepping and dropping off student work for a show and many many meetings. Make it work! Right? (oh that Tim Gunn..)

Marble

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Earrings: Thrifted
Bracelet: Thrifted
Shirt: TJ Max
Skirt: Forever 21
Tights: Sam's Club: DKNY
Shoes: Qupid

I marbleized my nails. First I used a base coat of China Glaze in "Peachy Keen" and marbleized with Essie "Mango Bango".  I kinda just went for it from what I know about making marbleized paper, but next time I will definitely be using tape and more colors, like this tutorial. I made the mistake of not using the aforementioned tape, please learn from my mistake and save your self the extra 30 minutes of removing all of the polish off of your skin. Also do not use a styrofoam cup, the nail polish eats through it (I also learned that the hard way.) My nails also remind me a bit of smoke photography, random but I thought I would share. :)

Patterns

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Earrings: Thrifted

Sweater: Thrifted: Express

Dress: Thrifted

Belt: H&M

Tights: Jc Penny

Shoes: Target

This outfit is a little out there for me. I am more of a vintage, floral, lace, and scarf kinda girl, but today I decided to switch it up and add a little more edge. 

Pulling it off?

If you thought I was referencing How I Met Your Mother and Ted's red cowboy boots...you wouldn't be wrong.

Milwaukee & Door County

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A few weeks ago, Mr. Manfriend and I went on a much needed mini-vacation to Door County, Wisconsin and spent a day in Milwaukee along the way. Since it was the off season, there were quite a few places that were closed, but the stay was much cheaper and there were still beautiful sites to see! Here is a very small sampling of our trip.

Mr. Manfriend & I. We became pros at using our tripod and monopod.

Milwaukee Art Museum

Enjoying the animation exhibit.

The Scofield House B & B. The breakfast was amazing!

Exploring and taking pictures on a hike in Potawatomi Park

We made it! View at the top of the observation deck.

Pink

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Earrings: Thrifted
Shrug: Old Navy
Shirt: Target
Skirt: Thifted
Belt: Express
Tights: Van Maur: DKNY
Shoes: Blowfish (similar)

Mr. Manfriend says that I need to smile more in my pictures. This is my recent attempt. :)

Spring?

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Necklace: Forever 21 (similar)
Shirt: TJ Max
Belt: The Limited
Skirt: Thrifted
Scarf: Forever 21
Sweater: TJ Max

To spring or not to spring?

Weather here is bananas. The past week has fluctuated between 30s and 70s. Welcome to Illinois. Therefore, I like to layer it up. This might be my new favorite skirt. When I purchased it for a mere $4, it hit this awkward place above my ankles so I hemmed it up a bit...and it has pockets! I love pockets.

Day to Night

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        Scarf: Gap                                                                       Necklace: Forever 21

        Shirt: H&M (Similar)                                                   Pants: Old Navy

        Blazer: Thrifted                                                             Watch: Amazon

        Belt: Thrifted                                                                  Bracelets: Thrifted

        Jeans: Express                                                                Shoes: Plato's Closet- rue21

        Shoes: Toms

I should say 'day to different night'. The plan was to wear the jeans during the day and change that night for the movies. On this particular night Mr. Manfriend and I decided to stay in, so I wore a similar outfit two days in a row. My rule is that if you don't see the same people it is all good (or sometimes even if you do... ) I have a feeling you are going to be seeing much more of this blazer.