cultivate a beautiful life
I don’t know about you, but on Monday morning, I’m thinking about doing penance for my eating sins over the weekend. This weekend was basically a sugar bomb, so I need to get my ass moving. And cute workout clothes ALWAYS help the cause.
Link up with our bloggers each day and follow along with #WearToWhereTour.
Last Sunday, I shot my Wear to Where and Makeup Mix-Up looks. And of course, I got my hair to look awesome. And then I didn’t go anywhere for the rest of the day. Isn’t how that always happens?
And my Angelica’s Favorite Things Kinda Like Oprah but Nerdier officially has a winner! And it’s none other than the lovely Life with Lolo!
Awesome: Planning another awesome week doing Wear to Where. I am simply blown away by how awesome this is turning out to be. The bloggers participating with us are truly amazing. If you missed anything, find links to Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, and Day 5 sewist and stylist tour guides.
Awkward: I don’t know why you’d plan for something awkward to happen And I don’t have anything coming up that I’m all Bill Lumbergh about, so I guess awesome/awkward doesn’t work for this one!
Awesome: Everything you love should be awesome, guys.
Awkward: Awkward love is still beautiful, yo.
Awesome: Still reading Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert. It’s still incredible. She’s incredible. I love it. I love her. </fangirl>
Awkward: Health insurance stuff. Seriously, this is a big thing holding be back from ever wanting to run my own business. I don’t understand this junk and I don’t think I ever will. Every time I go to the dentist, she tells me how huge my tonsils are and that I should get them removed. So I started to look into who could do the surgery and based on my plan, how much I’d have to pay out of pocket. And then I drank half a bottle of wine because my head hurt.
Awesome: I’m wishing for awesome stuff in general to happen to me this year. Why? It’s my birthday (not a cheesy ploy for a “happy birthday” comment), just saying. Celebration emojis here!
Awkward: Another category that awesome/awkward doesn’t work for. I don’t know why you’d wish for something awkward to happen. Right? Prove me wrong, people, I love it!
Awesome: Actually, I’m just feeling awesome in general. There are so many incredible bloggers touring us through the Wear to Where series. I can’t believe that it was just an idea that Katy and I had months ago and it’s actually happening. I know, I’m talking about it so much, but it’s been ages in the making.
Awkward: No awkwardness here. Not even a totally half-hearted-because-I-don’t-really-mean-it old joke.
Honestly, I have no idea why I decided to talk about date night outfits. I was thinking about doing a helpful post that showed you how to transition from work wear to date wear, but really, I just slap on another layer of makeup and roll out the door in whatever I wore to work that day (see: my office isn’t super formal). So that idea was out.
And then I got to thinking. No matter what you put on, you want to be confident on a date, whether it’s the first one or the 500th. That’s the best thing you can wear.
That and some heels.
I picked up this jacket because I love the asymmetrical zipper and the leather details along the shoulder and sleeves. It’s a perfect date night piece because it’s a little edgy and it’ll keep you warm. What is it with women’s fancy clothes being basically thread while men can wear jackets and thick denim jeans and be toasty? It isn’t fair!
Jacket: Blank NYC (purchased at Jack + Jules)
Top: Express
Jeans: Forever21
Heels: Aldo
Necklaces: American Eagle (two short) | Bel Monili (round) | The Shop in East Liberty (triangle)
Cuff: Studebaker Metals
Beaded bracelet: Sol Shine Strands
I wear jeans almost all the time. They’re my go-to uniform for just about everything. But lately I’ve been embracing leggings. Just at home, guys, when no one is around to see me. Because honestly, sometimes they’re unflattering. I got a pair from Target that are THIN and shows things even I don’t want to see.
So I haven’t given much thought to date night in attire. If I do a movie or a hang-out-whatever night, I’m just in jeans. Today’s Wear to Where ladies are putting me to shame though.
Now let’s talk giveaway prizes for this tour!!
For the sewists: Choice of 3 patterns from Cole’s Creations, Choice of 3 patterns from Made for Mermaids, Pattern of choice from Patterns for Pirates, Pattern of choice from Scientific Seamstress, Sewing-tee of choice from Sewing Stadium, Pattern of choice from Simple Life Pattern Co, Pattern of choice from StitchArt
For the Fashionistas: Set of 6 cards from Designs by Nicolina, 30 minute Social Media/Copy Consult by Gardening in High Heels, Tee of choice from Handmade Escapade, $20 Store Credit from Jenny Penny Designs, Tumbler from Joy+Tren
A big thanks to our amazing sponsors!
Cole’s Creations | Designs by Nicolina | Gardening in High Heels
Handmade Escapade | Jenny Penny Designs | Joy+Tren
Made for Mermaids | Patterns for Pirates | Scientific Seamstress
Sewing Stadium | Simple Life Pattern Co | Stitch Art
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Link up with our bloggers each day and follow along with #WearToWhereTour.
I grew up when brunch was something we’d do almost every Sunday. There was a hotel in Pittsburgh that had my favorite brunch. I can’t remember what it was actually called, but it was painted a salmon pink color so I called it the Salmon Hotel.
Now let’s talk giveaway prizes for this tour!!
For the sewists: Choice of 3 patterns from Cole’s Creations, Choice of 3 patterns from Made for Mermaids, Pattern of choice from Patterns for Pirates, Pattern of choice from Scientific Seamstress, Sewing-tee of choice from Sewing Stadium, Pattern of choice from Simple Life Pattern Co, Pattern of choice from StitchArt
For the Fashionistas: Set of 6 cards from Designs by Nicolina, 30 minute Social Media/Copy Consult by Gardening in High Heels, Tee of choice from Handmade Escapade, $20 Store Credit from Jenny Penny Designs, Tumbler from Joy+Tren
A big thanks to our amazing sponsors!
Cole’s Creations | Designs by Nicolina | Gardening in High Heels
Handmade Escapade | Jenny Penny Designs | Joy+Tren
Made for Mermaids | Patterns for Pirates | Scientific Seamstress
Sewing Stadium | Simple Life Pattern Co | Stitch Art
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Link up with our bloggers each day and follow along with #WearToWhereTour.
