Mixing Patterns

Over the weekend, I decided to take inventory of my closet. With the summer months coming up (it's actually already started to get quite warm!), I really wanted to get a few go-to outfits for various occasions that I can throw on, look great, and not spend a lot of time figuring something out. Ideally, I'd like to not buy too many new things as well!

One of the things I had been wanting to try lately is mixing patterns. It's been a trend for quite some time now, but I've steered clear. It honestly looked like one of those things that can look great on a model, but the average person wouldn't be able to pull off- and not just because the model is 6 feet tall and 120 pounds, just that the average person would look like a hot mess in a bunch of different patterns!

But I decided to bite the bullet and take a few risks. And I'm actually quite happy with the results! Of course, I didn't do anything too crazy, but I'm still proud of myself.


I think this first outfit would be perfect for a Friday happy hour in the city. I love this skirt, which is from Target. I debated on whether or not to get it, since it looks like something my mom may have put me in during the early 90's in elementary school. But floral is another trend I wanted to try, so I decided to give it a try. So glad I did!


This one would be great for a day-to-night date on the Boardwalk. Comfy, casual, and a cardigan for the possibly breezy night. I love these Old Navy cardigans (both outfits), I wish I picked more up before they all sold out.

Bargain Shopping

A few days ago, I got a coupon in the mail for $10 off a purchase at JCPenney's. I heard they were having some pretty good sales as well, so after work on Friday I decided to stop by. Well, it was totally worth it!

I headed up to the furniture and home decor section, where there were indeed a few good sales going on. I found this lantern for $15, on sale from $50! It's large and sturdy, and looks perfect on our entryway table. With the coupon, it would only be $5, whoo score! But unfortunately, I failed to read the fine print and it wasn't valid on furniture, which apparently a lantern is. Oh well, it was still too good of a deal to pass up.

So I headed downstairs in search of something I actually could use the coupon on. The jewelry caught my eye, and I found this cocktail ring on sale for $12.50, down from $20. And with my coupon, a grand total of $2.50- nice! So all in all, I got a gorgeous cocktail ring and an oh-so-perfect lantern for less than $20 total. It was a good day :)

Who's Got New Glasses??

ME!! I can finally see and am no longer terrified to drive at night! Whoohoo!