Fashion Inspiration: Green Pants

shirt: J.Crew Factory, pants: NY&Company, belt: J.Crew Factory
necklace: Forever 21, sandals: kelly & katie (from DSW)

I'm going to take a minute to brag about the AWESOME deal I got on these fabulous, green pants.

I was enjoying some leisurely reading in my Glamour magazine (don't judge!)....when I stumbled upon a coupon to NY&Company.  

It said, "Try our pants for $10."  My first thought was, "Yea right!  What's the catch?"  

So I read all the fine print and discovered that it was legit.  Pants for $10!  

Sure enough...I took these pants to the register with my coupon and the nice lady sold me $40 pants for $10.

And that my friends is the story about how I got green pants for $10.

Fashion Inspiration: Snow!

chambray shirt: J.Crew Factory, sweater: American Eagle
black skinnies: Banana Republic, necklace: Anthropologie (gift), boots: Arturo Chiang

 Snow!  Snow!  Snow!

I grew up in Ohio, so snow was a routine experience each winter.

Now that I live in Central Texas, snow is rare and minimal.

So...I was pleasantly surprised to see some "quality snow" this Spring Break.

{"quality snow" - enough snow to cover the ground entirely with no grass peeking out from under it}

J and I decided venture out on a road trip to New Mexico to see his brother and sister-in-law.

Yesterday, we got to ride the tram to the top of a mountain near their lovely home.

It was perfect!  So beautiful!  

Just what I needed to satisfy my final winter craving...now I'm ready for spring.

Fashion Inspiration: Clothing Swap

chambray shirt: J.Crew Outlet, cardigan: Loft, jeans: Forever 21
necklaces: Forever 21, boots: Arturo Chiang

Tonight, I went to a clothing swap.  It was a lot of fun!

Everyone cleaned out their closets and brought any clothes, shoes, or jewelry that they didn't want anymore.

There were about 7 of us and we brought a good amount of clothes.

I feel like everyone walked away with a few "treasures."

It was great to see people getting excited about their "new" pieces.

The night was a win-win situation...clean out your closet and spend $0 shopping.

I think that this may become a new tradition.

Fashion Inspiration: Chambray and Stripes

chambray shirt: J.Crew Outlet, sweater: J.Crew Outlet, jeans: American Eagle
necklace: Target,watch: Michael Kors, boots: Arturo Chiang

Today actually felt like winter here in Texas.

Don't let the pictures fool you.  It was in the 30s.

I've been wanting to pair this sweater with my chambray shirt for a while now.

However, when the high for the day is in the 60s...layering with a thick sweater doesn't really work.

So I jumped at the chance to wear this outfit when I saw that the high for today was in the 40s.

Okay...so enough about the weather.

If I get the chance to create this outfit again...I think that I'll pair it with my black skinnies.

I don't think that my denim was dark enough to create a strong contrast with the chambray.

My friend, Danielle, had her bridal portraits today.

Talk about gorgeous!  Wow!  This girl is one beautiful bride-to-be.

And...a trooper!  

She stood outside in her bridal gown for over 3 hours today.

She glowed right through the cold and looked fabulous.

I'm so excited to see the final pictures.

Also excited for her upcoming wedding in less than 2 weeks!

Fashion Inspiration: Chambray & Pink

sweater: J.Crew outlet, shirt: J.Crew outlet, pants: J.Crew Outlet, shoes: Sperry Top-Sider

I was trying to take a risk and be a bit adventurous today.  

(this is the first time that I haven't worn a black shirt with these pants...predictable, I know)

But...I'm still not sure I "love" this outfit.  I think that it's the shoes that bug me, but I'm not sure.

I switched out the pants and shoes for my evening activities...

jeans: Forever 21, boots: Arturo Chiang (from Dillard's)

I think that I like this better.  Maybe.  I don't know.  I just don't know.

Which one do you like better?