last minute

jumper: old navy

sweater: loft

shoes: seychelles

baby: adorable

this outfit wasn't supposed to be this outfit.   meaning, i was wearing something else when i got something all over myself and had to change.  not cool.  i only say not cool b\c i had to scramble for 15 minutes trying to work another outfit together.  this works though b\c i get to wear this jumper again and it is totes comfortable.  

hair:  today i tried this.  please don't be shocked when you see that my hair looks nothing like that.  i feel like my hair is just as long as hers, but i couldn't pull off the loose french braid- mine are always tight..  plus, by the time we took this photo, i had been running errands for 2+ hours... at least.  and i swear, i'm getting clear hair bands one day... it just looks weird w\o them

jump(er) around

we're all caught up!

jumper: old navy

sandals: havaianas

i just might wear this jumper every day for the rest of the summer.  srsly.  i own this beauty thanks to maegan (who looks quite sexy in it, if i might add).  when i saw it, i had to have one for myself.  she told me it was a steal from old navy.  so of course, i headed that way.  i found one- and it was an xxl, and was quite saddened.  but i took about 3 trips around the store and came back and not only were there more sizes, but more colors.  so it was between grey & black.  the price tag said $35, which i was not going to pay, but i got up to the register and it was only $8!  what what!  now, i wish i had gotten the black one too (and i might).  this thing is so comfortable.  i think i'll wear it again today... 

oh, my hair...  here's today's look for the summer of hair..  via pinterest.  it turned out really well except for the obnoxious pink ponytail holder that i chose.  i must not have braided as far down on this side, b\c i was able to tuck the other side into the bun.  i really need some clear hair bands!  i thought it turned out pretty cute though, and i even got a few (okay, one) complements!  

this is why we take multiple pictures

you're going to love this one...

top: loft

shorts: loft

shoes: seychelles

everything about this picture is laughable.  first, i had to crop dave's foot out of the bottom b\c he insists on laying on the ground instead of squatting to take a picture.  second, i look like an amazon.  third, this picture is awful b\c it's the only picture we took.  that's right, the camera died as soon as dave snapped this picture, so i was forced to work with what came out.  yikes.  i just don't think i like this top.  i think it might go very soon.  i can't decide.  there's just something about tops from loft with ruffles that just don't seem to work for me.  also, these shorts- falling down!  i bought these when i was pregnant, and they fit me very well then- now, not so much.  so, do i hold on to them for the next time around, or do i get rid of them too?  i guess i could always just wear a belt...

i'll think of a title later

tank- target

necklace- forever 21

scarf- swapped

belt- target

skirt- loft

wedges- target

i wanted to use this $2 tank again, but wasn't sure how.  then i remembered this fabulous idea from another blog i love.  it looks waaaaaaay cuter on her, but i think it work for me.  i still can't seem to pull it off quite like she does!  i got this skirt last summer & i love it- i'm pretty sure it was $4 final sale.  it's 100% silk and it's fabulous.  it also has to be dry cleaned.  boo.  i have yet to take it to the cleaners.  is that gross?  don't answer that.  also, an up close shot of this fabulous necklace.  the feathers have started to separate the longer i've had it, but i still love it.  it's so fancy.  

i resolve, july

not to make stupid resolutions this year that i will have forgotten about by... yesterday.

instead.  my "resolution" is to make a short list of attainable goals each month- and to share them with you.  sometimes later in the month than expected...

july is halfway over already... so, june goals:

• drink water like it's my job
• don't be so tied up online- manage my time better for blogging & working
• lose 4 more lbs!- i think i lost 2-3 lbs though.  i can't keep track.  i have lost 9 lbs total.
• sell a little more on ebay
• have an awesome birthday
• work on the list- it's definitely not going to be completed.

goals for july:

•  finish big item on list + at least 1 more
• 2 date nights (1 in, 1 out)
• keep going to bed early
• finish the book i've been reading for 2 months
• pick a new race!
• mail scarf to swap buddy
• write back to pen pal (yes, i have a pen pal, no, they're not in prison)

and, go!

breezy

dress: modcloth

shoes: seychelles

this is what i decided to wear after the triathlon.   it was the best option.  pants were not an option.  basically i wanted the thing i owned that would spend the least time touching my skin.  this won.  i only had 27 items picked so far and wasn't sure if i would add this in or not.  guess what?  i did.  i also look severely pregnant and/or fat in this dress- i'm not.  pregnant that is.  i think i'm just really bloated.  i had already eaten 1300 calories and drank nearly a gallon of liquids by this point.  and most of those calories had been from some kind of energy gel.  gross.  at least my dress is pretty.

mix & match

sweater: loft

skirt: loft

shoes: toms

it's not in my element to mix patterns like this- unfortunately, my head doesn't think that way.  that's why i have so much trouble putting together a good outfit- b\c i can't think outside of the box enough to put something together.  this is why i read blogs and participate in blog challenges... b\c i need help.  so while i would never think to mix a stripe with a floral this girl would mix 2 florals, and the results, well, it's brilliant.  so i thought i can do that myself.  i love how this turned out.  i felt so casual and so comfortable, although i was dressed up... and boy did i need the comfortable.  i stuffed almost 2000 calories and 185 carbs in this outfit.  it's really embarrassing to say that, but listen people, i needed the fuel.  they don't call it carbo-loading for nothing.