Life Lately

1. My usual at starbucks...i've been hanging around there a bit more these days.

2. From the Rise Against concert...this guy always has the most amazing energy.

3. The cute kitten at my sister's house.

4. The guy I get to spend all my time with....lucky me <3

5. One of my favorite pics from the Rise Against concert...this show was beyond amazing.

6. My new iphone case...finally got it after being on wish list for so long.

7. A pizza date...yum

8. That's me crowd surfing...i've always wanted to do it and gosh was it fun.

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xoxo erica

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Night Shift

 

Top: Langford Market, Shorts: F21, Tights: Target, Heels: Target

It seems I've been wearing shorts a lot lately. It's just the easiest thing to transition from day to night  just by adding tights and heels for a dressed up look. Oh and adding tights to any outfit is also probably my favorite way to transition all my summer looks into fall outfits. I'm loving the weather right now, the mornings and evenings are just beautiful and I can't wait till it's cool enough to wear tights all day. Till then, my tights will take the night shift.

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The After Effects

Jacket: F21, Tank: Dressing on the Side, Shorts: Thrifted DIY, Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell

Hope everyone is doing well. I was actually sick over the weekend and am feeling a lot better right now. I went to a concert last Thursday and by Friday my throat started to feel really sore. Saturday and Sunday I hardly sounded like myself and my voice was all scratchy. I guess I was really into the music but hey, Rise Against has that kind of effect on me. I even went crowd surfing which was pretty fun. So I guess this is what I dress like when I'm feeling sick. Needless to say, my voice is back to normal and all I'm left with is a bit of a sore throat, but don't worry I've been taking my medicine.

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Working Girl

Blouse: JC Penny, Skirt: Thrited Ann Taylor, Heels: Target, Ring: F21 

I usually show you all what I wear when I'm going out but I thought it would be fun to show you what you can find me wearing during the week from 8 to 5. This is a usual work outfit for me, a blouse, skirt, and heels....typical me right? The last time I worked an office job, I got bored with getting dressed for work because I wouldn't see too many people throughout the day...so I kind of stopped caring about what I looked like. These days, I make sure to only wear things that I know I love and am going to feel good in. This is an outfit I wore earlier during the week that consists of things that make me happy like a fun printed blouse, delicate jewelry, and a skirt with interesting details...love the inverted darts and exposed zipper.  

What does your typical work outfit consist of?

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Life Lately

1. Wore this star print dress to celebrate on mom's birthday.

2. Scar actually letting me take a photo of him.

3. Played photographer the other day and took some pics of my brother.

4. Chris likes to sing 80's songs...he actually hits those high notes pretty good.

5. So happy I found this book at the book store. Cupcakes and Cashmere was the first fashion blog I ever read.

6. Blue looking just as gorgeous as ever. It's about time I was able to get a photo of him.

7. My running partner (Chris) leaving me behind...running just isn't my thing.

8. This baked potato was huge...I actually cut it in half at first and then had to cut it in half again.

9. Chris <3 <3 <3 

10. Beautiful scenery I get to enjoy all the time.

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We Like to Throw Karaoke Parties

Every now and then my family likes to get together and have karaoke parties. My whole family loves to sing, I think it has something to do with my dad being in a band when he was younger. When I was a kid he used to pull out his guitar and me and my sis would sing The Beatles...good times.  For this karaoke party we were actually celebrating my oldest sisters birthday and she wanted to have an 80's theme...so lots of neon. There was a good collection of 80's music on the karaoke play list  but  my main songs for the night were Carrie Underwood's "Good Girl" and The Wreckers' "Leave the Pieces". Lately country music has been my thing. 

Have you ever done karaoke? Do you have a song of choice? Do tell.

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If You Want Something Do It Yourself: Color Block Tee

I feel like it's been way too long since I've done a diy post, so I'm really happy to be back with one. Since adding a color block blouse into my wardrobe, I felt myself wanting more of it...I may be just a bit late on this trend but I don't care. If you don't care either and want to add some color block to your life you're gonna love this...so easy, fast, and it really gives an your clothing some new life.

1. Turn your tees inside out. I measured 2 inches down from the armhole and made a mark on each side. Draw a line connecting the two markings so you know where to cut.

2. Cut along the line you just drew...repeat steps 1 & 2 for the second shirt.

3. Pin the contrasting tops and bottoms together.

4. Sew together

I think this would be fun if you mixed a solid tee and with a tee that has a fun print.

Let me know if you try it out.

xoxo erica

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Twirling About

I'm really not sure what it is about this dress but as soon as I put it on, I can't help but be in a good mood. I get all silly and my inner child comes out and all I want to do is just twirl in circles and dance around. I guess playing dress up in something pretty makes me happy. 

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Casual Kind of Date Night Look

Look y'all I've finally got pants!! 

Ok maybe I'm a little over excited, but hey pants have been on my shopping list for a long time. Chris snapped these pics before going out for an evening date. Although I'm used to wearing skirts most of the time for date nights, I still felt a bit dressed up by pairing my pants with a jewel tone top that has fun sleeves and heels.

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A Few Pics of FNO

 Blouse: Thrifted, Shorts: F21, Belt: Target, Shoes: Steve Madden

Last year for fashion night out, I got to dance in the finale of the fashion show. Even though this year I only got to be a spectator, it was so much fun to have a night with the girls and enjoy a night of fashion. So many beautiful clothes and while in Saks, I completely fell in love with the Alice + Olivia line and haven't been able to get this skirt out of my head. Did any of you end up doing anything...do tell.

xoxo erica

Down By the River

It was absolutely gorgeous the day that we went fishing so Chris and I decided to squeeze in a photo shoot. This is a dress I wear every now and then when it's hot out and I don't feel like getting all dressed up. I love the pattern on it...fun and summer like. So are any of you doing anything for fashion night out this evening? I'll be hitting up the festivities with my sisters and mom...nothing beats a girls shopping trip.